Surf club hits the road

For the first time in seven years, Ōrewa Surf Life Saving Club has a dedicated club vehicle back on the road.

It’s a 2018 Nissan Navara, purchased with the generous support of loyal sponsors Mitre10 Silverdale, Barfoot & Thompson Ōrewa, McColl Building Services and B3 Buildings.

The primary driver will be head coach James Scott, but the ute will also be used for a range of activities including search and rescue callouts, transporting teams for lifeguard and rookies training, towing trailers of boards, skis, surf boats and IRB’s for all senior competitive lifesaving events, and junior carnivals.

Club president Faron Turner said having a club vehicle was a valuable asset and eased the pressure on volunteers, who have been giving up their time and using their own vehicles.

Membership at the club continues to grow, with Ōrewa being one of four northern regional clubs to have growth in juniors over the past two seasons, while also retaining lifeguard numbers and senior competitors.

“We have a busy summer ahead, with the first senior All In Carnival taking place last weekend at Ōrewa Beach.

“Our volunteer lifeguards are on the beach every weekend and our junior surf Sunday sessions are also underway and will be run throughout the summer. Both our junior and senior members will be at competitions throughout summer and will finish the season with Surf Sounds.”

20 November 2024, Local Matters