State Surf Lifesaving championships

 

The seniors events were held right here in Mooloolaba this last weekend. And what a spectacle!

I was rarely quite sure what was going on, but it was energetic, exciting, and clearly a big deal!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A few action videos below!

And a real rescue!

 

I watched a real surf rescue at Mooloolaba beach. A swimmer had been swept out further than she was comfortable with. 

 

None of that historic rope ceremony stuff at all, of course. A very fast surf rescue boat, a surfboard and lots of loudspeaker announcements all featured though.

Historic drills

I watched a funny little scene on Alex beach the other afternoon. I suspect it's to do with the state surf lifesaving champioships being held at Mooloolaba (youth events this weekend, seniors next weekend). They were clearly rehearsing some historic lifesaving drills, for a demonstration maybe. (Or perhaps it's a competitive event? I wouldn't put it past them.)

Alex's evening show

It's a great show most evenings on Alex Beach. The trainee surf lifesavers will be out there, rehearsing, competing, having fun.Whatever it is they do. Here are all the kayaks lined up, ready for the kayak rescue simulation race, or something like that. I got out of their way just in time!