Surf club takes gold

Ocean Beach Surf Club took a gold medal in the Surf Life Saving Central Coast's annual Champion Patrol Competition at Toowoon Bay on Sunday, January 22.

Ocean Beach took the gold medallion in the Open division while Soldiers Beach 'A' team took gold in the under-17s.

Patrol team captain Mr Richard Grimmond said: "The team event demonstrated all the skills lifesavers require for proficient rescue, resuscitation and first aid."

Mr Grimmond said: "We've come fourth in the past two years so to win this year was a great result."

All 15 Central Coast clubs competed in Open and under 17 year divisions to provide "a great yardstick prior to State and National Titles".

"Brilliant weather and calm seas made for an enjoyable day, however the blue bottles coming in on the breeze made the surf events more challenging for the competitors."

said team member Mr Bernie O'Keeffe.

"When you're competing with lifesavers, there's no shortage of assistance in the water or back on the beach."

Press release, January 25 Richard Grimmond, Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving