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| Future Aussie Surf Lifesavers |
We wanted the kids to join an Aussie activity that would give them a deeper appreciation of Aussie culture, but didn’t want to spend weekends sitting on bleachers watching amateur cricket or rugby in the hot sun. So they agreed to Surf Lifesaving. It’s an Aussie institution, run by volunteers and donations. It’s also a widespread social organization, that takes even very young kids, beginning at age five, aka “Green Caps” and works them up through the ranks as “Nippers” ages 6-14 ,until they attain eventual status as Surf Lifesavers in their mid-late teens. It’s also a very fun, active (and tiring) day at the beach…
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| On the ferry over to Stradboke Island with the Healy girls |
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| Beach Buddies… |
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| Ditto…. |
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| Beach exercises… |
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| Getting in shape, on land… |
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| …and at sea |
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| Board work too… |
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| Georgia in SPF…in colors.. Who Knew…?? |
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| Blue Bottle Jellyfish attack….I survived, it did hurt…but no tears…Harden up Dr. Nolan!! |
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| A nice family activity, with the Healy’s |
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| Relay races |
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| and Tug of War…Pull Cate…!
Luke has been working hard all year to advance to Surf Rescue Certification..As this was the last meeting of the year he and some others tested out to get the SRC certification. There was a nice ceremony with gifts… He can now roster on for patrol as a Junior member..A very proud moment for us all! |
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| A young up and comer…
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It seems a long time ago that we first arrived and were marveling at the courage of the nippers.. I even blogged about them. Now the Nolan kids are getting right in there too..Fully accepted into their ranks…
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| View from the club deck looking south down Main Beach, Stradbroke Island…unbelievable..! |
As an older legacy organization, many of the SLSC’s are sited on amazing real estate, overlooking vast stretches of beach and river estuaries etc…. Members can take advantage of club restaurants and facilities for weddings and parties….
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| Looking east from the deck… |
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| Some deep club history, going back to 1947 |
With Christmas coming on, there was a rumour going around of a special guest arriving during lunch..The kids were fired up….Look, a Surf Rescue helicopter….!
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| What an entrance…He said it was too hot for the Reindeer to fly… |
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| A popular fellow, worldwide… |
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| Never too old to believe… |
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| A tricky Landing Zone… |
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| A nice accomplishment .. |
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| Luke’s SRC Uniform |
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| Back at Raby Bay with “The Minnow” |
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| Merry Christmas from Down Under!! |
We were recently at a water park White Water World…the kids were in their glory. So here are a few shots of, well… kids being kids…Merry Christmas to all family, friends and strangers; near and far. Please know that you are missed and close to our hearts at the close of a very eventful 2012, and looking forward to many new adventures in 2013.. With much love, DDU and the Nolan gang…
…and after all that activity…we are bushed…and it’s time for bed…sweet dreams…ddu
We wanted the kids to join an Aussie activity that would give them a deeper appreciation of Aussie culture, but didn’t want to spend weekends sitting on bleachers watching amateur cricket or rugby in the hot sun. So they agreed to Surf Lifesaving. It’s an Aussie institution, run by volunteers and donations. It’s also a widespread social organization, that takes even very young kids, beginning at age five, aka “Green Caps” and works them up through the ranks as “Nippers” ages 6-14 ,until they attain eventual status as Surf Lifesavers in their mid-late teens. It’s also a very fun, active (and tiring) day at the beach… 
