Lifesaving club hosts overseas visitors

Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club hosted overseas visitors from Missoula, United States, on Thursday, March 22, as part of the Sydney Friendship Force Club's international travel program, which promotes cultural friendships worldwide.

Central Coast members Carol and John Farthing of Ocean Beach invited the international visitors for morning tea at their home.

"One of the highlights of the day was an insight into the surf lifesaving movement provided by Mark and Jane Davis from the Ocean Beach Surf Club," said Friendship Force member Ms Carolyn Rogers.

"The visitors were in awe of what the members of surf clubs provide on a voluntary basis to keep our beaches safe."

"Staples and Marie Byles lookouts provided a great overview of the area.

"The pelican feeding was a hit as well.

"Our visitors came away with very good memories," Ms Rogers added.

Email, 11 Apr 2012

Carolyn Rogers, Sydney Friendship Force Club

Photos: Pam Slater and Noelene Sylvester