Umina wins surf carnival

Umina Surf Life Saving Club has won the Forster surf carnival.

"This is not the first time we have won this carnival but this year's results were fantastic as we had the lead by 300 points," club secretary Ms Christine Lavers said.

"Every year members from the Umina club head north to the annual Forster Weekend of Surf Carnival which is held on the long weekend of October.

"Endurance Ironperson events are held on the Saturday and regular carnival events on the Sunday.

"Umina has been attending this carnival for the past nine years and our numbers have been growing in strength."

Ms Lavers said the Umina Masters were represented by 10 competitors.

These were Rick Boylan, Peter and Richard Braddish, Gary Wilson, Wendy and Bill Cook, Carl Kruckler, Kerry Armstrong Smith, Lisa Brew and Annette Marsh.

In the Saturday Endurance Ironperson, Helen Krucler came third in the under-12s, Gaby Krucler came second in the under-15s and Jordan Krucler came first in the under-17s.

In the Sunday competition, Teigan Miller came second in the under-12s, Gaby Krucler came first in the under-15s, Jordan Krucler came first in the Open event and under-17s and Jarrod Marsh came first in the under-19s.

Kerry Armstrong came first in the open event and for the over-30s female group.

Peter Braddish came first in the over-30s male group.

"There were up to 60 competitors from all age groups including nippers, opens and masters," Ms Lavers said.

Club members Mandy Boylan, Phil Harding, Gary Mensforth helped officiated, and Andy Wing, Richard Braddish and Brad Swan helped with water safety.

Press release, 11 Oct 2007 Christine Lavers, Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club