2009/2010 - Portsea Surf Life Saving Club

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A N N I V E R S A R Y
E D D I T I O N
P O RT S E A S.L.S.C.
61ST ANNUAL REPORT 2009/2010
Portsea Nippers Board Skills Training
PORTSEA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB LIMITED
It is with pleasure that we present
The 61st Annual Report and Financial Statement
For Season 2009 - 2010
Bronze Camp Spinal Lift Training
To Be Presented At The
Annual General Meeting
On Tuesday 12th October 2010
Requals 2009 IRB out of action for a while
Commencing 7:00pm
At the offices of
Toorak Bowls Club, Toorak
Bronze Camp Instructors
Vigilance and Service
A.B.N. 69 006 114 727
SPECIAL EVENT SUB COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE
PORTSEA SWIM CLASSIC
PRESIDENT
S. A. R. WILSON
T. McInerney
VICE-PRESIDENT
J. LYNCH
W. Ireland
CLUB CAPTAIN
J. TOSTEVIN
R. Fisher
PATROL MANAGER
J. UNKLES
S. Rayner
SECRETARY
I. R. CAMPBELL
F. Wilson
TREASURER
T. J. T. HART
J. Perrott
EQUIPMENT MANAGER
J. FAULKHEAD
S. A. R. Wilson
CHIEF INSTRUCTOR
P. SKINNER
C. Walton
CLUBHOUSE DIRECTOR
T. ADAMS
D. Walton
COMPETITION MANAGER K. HILL
T. Adams
JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
S. Clapp
MANAGER
C. SCHALL
C. Clapp
EVENTS DIRECTOR
T. GREIG
E. Ronald
SOCIAL DIRECTOR
J. ELLIOTT
J. Tostevin (Mrs)
SUB COMMITTEES
State Centre Delegate
Bronze Camp Tube Rescue Training
OFFICERS FOR SEASON 2009 - 2010
PIER TO PERIGNON
S. A. R. Wilson
A. Perkins
C. Hunter
NIPPER SUB COMMITTEE
A. Kiss
A. Schall
S. Knight
K. Hart
J. Lynch
S. Traynor
R. Robertson
P. Hunter
E. Ronald
J. Paynter
J. Tostevin (Mrs.)
G. Wells
BUILDING SUB COMMITTEE
F. Wilson
I. R. Campbell
L. Wilson
J. Byrne
S. A. R. Wilson
I. R. Campbell
WALL OF FAME
T. J. T. Hart.
R. Cameron
A. Schall
ADMINISTRATION SUB COMMITTEES
HONORARY REGISTRAR
I. R. Campbell
BOOMER EDITOR
J. Lynch
CHALLENGE
R. Fisher
B. C. Eva
I. R. Campbell
Bronze Patrol
M. Pizzi
Education Director Pippa Skinner delivered a great
Bronze Camp with another 90 new members hitting
the beach. Red Alert, the name given to our annual
visit to the Anglesea Surf Lifesaving Carnival and the
Bronze Patrol Day in early January both encouraged
many more Bronzies to get involved around the club
and should assist future member retention.
The Cadet camp continued as a week-long nonresidential program following last season’s successful
trial of this format. This new format takes a lot of the
pressure off our senior club members in early January,
and also allows the Cadets to enjoy their summer
with friends.
The competition team had another great campaign at
the Australian Championships. Georgia Barry, Kelly
McDonnell, Teisha & Amber King winning Gold in the
U/19 Beach Relay, Dave Rowell winning Silver in the
2km Run and Luke Anthony for his Bronze in the U/19
Beach Sprint.
The Nipper Program continues to grow under the
stewardship of Charlie Schall, Kerri Hart, Sue Trayner,
Paul Hunter and James Paynter. The success of this
program is integral to our future and we are safe in
the knowledge that over 300 future lifesavers gained
valuable surf lifesaving skills this year. The increased
participation at Nipper carnivals is giving a broader
range of activities for our members to be involved in.
The Nipper Program managers are working toward an
even bigger program for the year ahead.
Disappointingly the Nippers had to be moved from
their home of many decades at the Portsea Front
beach to Sorrento due to mass sand erosion at
Portsea. We can only hope the issue is dealt with
soon so they can return to their home.
The transition of management of the Portsea Swim
Classic to Tom McInerney and Will Ireland is now
complete and the swim was a great success.
As our largest event it continues to provide much
need funds and also show off the capabilities of our
hard working club members. Former race director,
Stuart Rayner, was on hand to assist Tom and Will in
the lead-up which was great appreciated by them and
the rest of the Swim Classic team.
The Pier to Perignon continues to be a very popular
event with seasoned open water swimmers and this
year the event sold out in only three weeks.
Another great day from event Director Charlie
Perkins and his team as they delivered an event that is
the highlight of the Victoria open water swimming
calendar. Thank you to Ted Baillieu and Robert
Robertson for their ongoing support
Our communications to members with the
professionally published Boomer and the fortnightly
e-Boomer has kept our members well and truly up
to date. Over the past three seasons this has had a
major impact on member information and connection
with the club. I would like to thank Jo Lynch for her
continued work as Boomer Editor.
RecLink is a volunteer organisation whose mission is
to provide sport and arts programs to enhance the
This is the third year utilising a paid Administration to
perform a multitude of administration tasks required
of the club. The committee has worked at setting
boundaries of responsibility to ensure smooth flow of
tasks between the administrator and the committee.
The challenge is to continue to build on this and
provide a year-round comprehensive work program.
Jane Tostevin has been a delight for all to work
with and we look forward to working with her in
the future.
Junior Development Camp
Season 2009/10 was about building and consolidation
on our operational improvements from the last
season. Thanks to the hard work of Jim Unkles and
his personal 100+ hours on patrol we had a great
season, and of course maintained our record of No
Lives Lost. Thank you to our Patrol Captains who do
so much to ensure that our beach is patrolled.
lives of people experiencing disadvantage.
The Great Peninsula Paddle is a joint venture with
RecLink which allows participants the opportunity to
paddle from Sorrento to Portsea along the stunning
Mornington Peninsula shoreline gaining an exclusive
paddler's perspective of the Peninsula’s clear blue
waters and white sandy beaches. In this its first year
we had positive feedback and we look forward to
working with RecLink in the years ahead
Julian Byrne, Ian Campbell and Tim Adams
managed major works on the clubhouse over the
2009 winter which has set up the club to be structurally sound for a long time to come. The replacement
of many of the outer deck support posts, the roof,
part of the decking and the railings around the deck
has made a huge improvement to the clubhouse.
One of the ongoing issues we have had with such
a large club and trying conditions has been to keep
all our equipment up to scratch and operational.
Equipment Manager Jesse Faulkhead was able to keep
everything on track until the end of the season which
made patrolling toward the end of the season much
easier and enjoyable for all.
Once again I have to report that there were no
further discussions with National Parks on the
renewal of our lease for the clubhouse despite some
positive moves in early 2010 that negotiations would
recommence.
Our relationship with Life Saving Victoria continues to
mature over the years. In my position on the Board of
LSV for the last year I have been given more
opportunity to articulate our position, and that of
many of the larger clubs on issues that affect us
day-to-day. Changes within their staff structure have
also allowed more effective communication.
I would like to thank all those that volunteered their
time to make Portsea the great club it is. Whether
you are in it for the community service, competition
or the social aspect, dedicating your valuable time to
ensure we maintain a safe swimming environment is a
noble effort you can be proud of. Of course we could
not do anything without those that make the club
part of their lifestyle. Thank you the members of the
club committee, especially my administration team, Ian
Campbell, Tim Hart, Jo Lynch and Jonathon Tostevin.
Ian Campbell will this year be standing down after 26
years’ service as Club Secretary. This is an astonishing
effort and a day that many of us were hoping would
never arrive. It will obviously be a challenge for us
to replace him but will be a little easier with Ian still
providing some assistance going forward. Jo Lynch, the
Vice President for the last 5 years will also be stepping
down this year. As well as the great work with the
Boomer and eBoomer I have really appreciated Jo’s
counsel and support over the years. I also thank Pippa
Skinner, Toby Greig and Kelsey Hill for their efforts
over their time on the club’s committee.
Simon Wilson
President
Red Alert Anglesea 2010 Kelly McDonald in Beach Relay
PRESIDENT’S FOREWORD
With more people on the beach than in the past
few summers, it was wonderful to see such strong
performance on patrols evidenced by the number of
patrolling members in attendance.
The annual Bronze Patrol held at the completion of
camp was captained by Tom Johnson with vice-captains
Will Clancy and Ted Mitchell. The future of patrols at
Portsea Surf Life Saving Club looks stronger than ever.
I want to congratulation all Patrol Captains for their
vigilance in encouraging members to patrol, weekend
after weekend. Especially big thanks must go to Jimmy
Unkles for his work not only in making our patrols
stronger and more balanced than ever, but also in
assisting in many areas outside his main responsibility.
Hot on the heels of Bronze Camp was Cadet Camp
ably run by Elena (Elmo) Parker and Jackie Gould with
their small but committed team of instructors.
Thanks to Elmo and Jackie for grooming our next
batch of potential Bronzies.
The Portsea Crocs Nipper program expanded this
year to accommodate 330 children in this highly
successful program
The Nipper management team of Kerri Hart, Sue
Traynor, Paul Hunter and James Paynter, under the
expert guidance of Charlie Schall organised the program with their usual enthusiasm and professionalism.
The 12/13 year old Nipper sessions were conducted
at the Back Beach whilst the younger Nippers trained
mainly on the Front Beach but also benefitted from
attendance at some of the Back Beach sessions when
the conditions were suitable. The aim was familiarise
them with the beach that one day hopefully they will
be responsible for patrolling.
The Portsea Swim Classic this year saw a change of
hands in organisers with Stuart Rayner handing over
the reins to Will Ireland and Tom McInerny.
As always the Swim Classic was a roaring success and
ran as smoothly as ever. A huge thanks to all those
that helped on the day and behind the scenes in the
lead up.
Pier to Perignon MC Graham Wells
The season kicked off with Bronze Camp in
December when 91 energetic kids descended on the
club house for their week-long introduction to surf
lifesaving. Pip Skinner in her final year as Chief
Instructor did magnificently to manage all of the
Instructors, Kitchen Staff and Water Safety staff while
ensuring every Bronzie gained their Bronze Medallion
with flying colours. Pip has been a great asset to the
club, and will be sorely missed. The club thanks you
for all your work during your time as Chief Instructor.
The Pier to Perignon which continues to grow in
popularity with increased numbers went along
without a hitch as always with a calm Charlie Perkins
at the helm.
In the off-season we have had some new members
taking on official positions and larger roles within the
club helping the club move ahead and find that balance
between patrolling, social activities, fundraising and
competition.
The major awards presented at Presentation night
included;
Patroller Of The Year - Elena Parker has been a
member since Bronze Camp in 2006.
She contributes to all aspects of the club, shows
incredible patrol commitment and participates in all
the training camps. Most of all Elena is a great role
model for younger members.
Club Captain’s Award - Jesse Faulkhead has really
taken his involvement to a new level this season
by assuming the Equipment Directors position and
ensuring his role was performed to the best standard
we have seen in years. Jesse not only ensured all the
equipment was always ready to go, but assisted in
the organisation and coordination of equipment and
personnel. Jesse has also been an active contributor
at all our fundraising events
President’s Award - James Paynter joined the Nipper
team as a Nipper parent with great vigour and passion.
He worked hard on securing new sponsorships for
the Nipper program and is now looking to expand this
into other areas of the club. His positive and valuable
contribution is helping address an area of the clubs
operations that really needed a boost and we thank
him for his efforts
John Wishart Award - Jim Unkles took on the position
of Lifesaving Director and has worked hard to ensure
we maintain our record of No Live Lost on patrol.
He is a dedicated patroller clocking-up 132 hours
this season. He is a great contributor and supporter
of the club’s different activities. He assisted with the
Bronze Camp, Swim Classic, Pier to Perignon,
Peninsula Paddle, and was always there to assist with
any little job that needed doing. He has also been
an active member of the competition team attending
many carnivals over summer.
The Golden Shovel was shared between Jerome
Elliott, Cameron Bolton and David Simpson for raising
the ire of the local emergency services with their
surfing adventures.
Thank you to all members who contributed their time
and effort to make Portsea a better place. I hope to
see you all again for the upcoming 2010 / 2011 season.
John Tostevin
Club Captain
Pier to Perignon Presentations. Robert Robertson, Zac Charlton, Ebony Ebenwaldnter and Ted Baillieu
CLUB CAPTAIN’S REPORT
With the 2009 / 2010 closed and the upcoming
season edging ever closer it’s a good time to look
over the summer that was. The season got off to a
cracking start with brilliant weather, some fresh faces
on the committee and around the club.
60th Anniversary
The club celebrated its 60th anniversary on Saturday
21st November 2009 at a function held in the
Olympic Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The theme centred on reminisces by leading club
members from each decade; An emotional
recollection of the 50’s was ably delivered by Peter
Horman; Vernon Spencer, Life Member, past Treasurer
and President gave his views on the 60’s; Simon (The
Guv) Knight, Life Member, Past Club Captain, National
Gold Medallist and current Patrol Captain of the
Legends took us on a ramble through the 70’s;
Tim Hart, Life Member, current and longest serving
Treasurer, National Gold Medallist and current Vice
Captain of The Legends Patrol took us through the
re-building phase of our great club in the 80’s;
Cameron Hunter, Life Member, Past President and
National Gold Medallist enlightened all present on the
Uncle Tobys era, the turbulent 90’s and to complete
this 60 year journey Emma Ronald, past Chief
Instructor and past Club Captain brought a gentle
touch to her presentation of the decade of the new
millennium.
There was also a presentation of a commemorative
plaque by Life Saving Victoria President Mike Martin
on behalf of Surf Life Saving Australia.
Past member and SLSA legend Rex Sargent made a
presentation of memorabilia and in a special moment,
Tim Wishart presented the Bronze Medallion of his
late father John Wishart to the club. It was agreed
that the club would present the medal on permanent
loan to Life Saving Victoria to be displayed at the
Victorian Headquarters of LSV.
The evening was a great success and our appreciation
is extended to Jo Lynch and her organising committee
of Jane Byrne, Ian Campbell, Tim Hart, Emma Ronald,
Gus Ronald, Jane Tostevin and Simon Wilson.
Surf Life Saving Australia Hon National Medical Officer
and Portsea Life Member Dr Natalie Hood continues
to serve Surf Life Saving through her involvement with
our peak body and as SLSA delegate on the Australian
Resuscitation Council.
Rowan Cameron wins LSV Award for Excellence
Champion lifesaver Rowan Cameron has won a
prestigious award for teaching water safety.
The Portsea Surf Life Saving Club patrol member of
30 years’ standing was awarded the 2009 Life Saving
Victoria Award for Excellence in water safety
education at Frankston High School, where he is
outdoor education and PE teacher.
Rowan introduced the State Government-funded
lifesaving program into the school in 1999.
This year Rowan won Gold and Silver in the Masters
carnival at the National Surf Life Saving
Championships in Perth. Rowan is coach of the
Portsea competition team, which was the secondplaced Victorian club at the National Championships
Sponsors
The Portsea Surf Life Saving Club is supported by a
large and diverse group of sponsors that contribute
funds and equipment to the Club. We depend greatly
on this support to ensure the community service we
provide to the public using the beach is first class.
Ord Minnett (Ords) continues to support Portsea as
sponsor of the Beach Patrol in this the third year of
their association with Portsea. The Ords Inflatable
Rescue Boat (IRB) is a vital piece of rescue equipment
and is in use on the Portsea Back Beach at every
patrol from November through to Easter. The IRB
was also used for water safety at the Portsea Swim
Classic, Pier to Perignon and Peninsula Paddle.
The sponsorship provides patrol t-shirts for all
patrolling members and naming rights on the Patrol
shelter. Portsea maintains its record of No Lives Lost
during patrol hours thanks to support from sponsors.
Honan Insurance Brokers are a long term sponsor of
the very popular Nipper Program. This is the 4th year
of their invaluable support of the Nipper Program.
The program provides training to 7 – 13 year old
children in general fitness, surf safety competition and
sun awareness. The sponsorship provides sun smart
Honan branded Rash Vests for each Nipper.
We are proud to list the following sponsors who
supported the club and members during the season.
Major Club Sponsors
Ord Minnett
Honan Insurance Brokers
Portsea Swim Classic
Major Sponsors
Blazer
2XU
Portsea Hotel
Herald Sun
Crocs
RT Edgar
Sponsors
Split Rock Bulla
Brookes
Lamana Bananas
Engine Eye Wear,
Supporters
Sorrento Just Fine Foods
Kay & Burton Real Estate
Sorrento Rotary
Southern Peninsula Rescue
St John's Ambulance
Monash Uni Sports
Greg Fink
Bill McKenzie-McHarg
Life Member Rob Moulden on Patrol
SECRETARY’S REPORT
Pier to Perignon
The club thanks major sponsor Kay & Burton Portsea
for their support of the Pier to Perignon. This is the
fifth year of their sponsorship at Major Sponsor level.
Major Sponsor
Kay & Burton Real Estate
Sponsors
JDK Furniture
Baked in Portsea & Sorrento
Bulla Dairy Foods
Moet Hennessy
Raymonds Quality Meats
Scicluna's Real Food Merchants
Lamana Bananas
Split Rock Natural Spring Waters
Stringers Stores
Sorrento Hotel
Government & Association Grants
The club acknowledges the support from Australian
Government, Life Saving Victoria and The
Victorian State Government in providing support for
our operations:
Appreciation of Services & Assistance
The Club depends heavily on members, their family
and friends in many areas of the Club's operation.
The Club extends thanks to these people who
supported us during the year.
Sale of Portsea Products
Jan Ingersole - Swimwear Galore
Junior Activities (Nippers)
Kerri Hart, Sue Trainer, James Paynter, Charlie Schall
Paul Hunter & Simon Knight.
Sally & Chris Clapp
Christine & David Walton
Janie Perrott
Richard Fisher
Dr Natalie Hood
Monash University Sports
Rosebud St Johns Ambulance
Pier to Perignon
Andrew Perkins
Cameron Hunter
Ian Campbell
Andrew Kiss
Simon Knight
Jo Lynch
Robert Robertson
Ted Baillieu
Richard Fisher
Emma Ronald
Jane Tostevin
Graham Wells
Fiona Wilson
Lachlan Wilson
Simon Wilson
General assistance with storage of equipment
Russ White
Donations to Operations
Sorrento Rotary
IRB Mechanic
John Stringer
Assistance with Bronze Camp
Victorian State Centre
Lauren Gargan - LSV Flinders District Supervisor
Richard Fisher
National Parks
Assistance and guidance during major events
Victoria Police – Sgt Mick Russell
Honorary Legal Adviser
Paul Hoy
Honorary Medical Officer
Dr Natalie Hood
Patrolling Awards of Merit:
The following members completed 100% of their
rostered patrols for the season
Richard Fisher
Dwight Harrison
Adam Greig
Simon Wilson
Darren Kerr
Jackie Gould
Tom Johnson
Tyrone Smoger
Tim Adams
This year, the club instituted an award for Patrol
Captains who completed 100% of patrols and showed
incredible commitment to ensure their patrol is
present on the beach and performs to the highest
level. Without the patrol captains, we would not
survive as a club.
Patrol Captain
Charlie Schall
Simon Knight
Kelsey Hill
Patrol
Leroys masochists
Legends
Young Guns
PATROL COMPETITION WINNER
The Red towel
Patrol – Uncle Tyes
Unkles, Jim (Capt)
Faulkhead, Jesse (VC)
Parker, Elena (VC)
Baillieu, Eleanor
Buirski, Alex
Burke, Nick
Chalmers, Georgia
Cook, William
Dowling, George
Drerup, Guy
Gray, Ben
Johnson, Tom
Koren, Tim
Lynch, Jo
Maher, Greg
McGoldrick, Camille
Mitchell, Ted
Silk, Jack
Silk, Oscar
Smith, James
Smoger, Tyrone
Steedman, Ben
Steven, Ben
Stewart, James
Tarrant, Lloyd
Unger, Matt
Wilson, Lachlan
Wilson, Simon
Zac Charlton - First across the line, Pier tp Perignon 2010
Lifeguards
Theo Doukas Head Lifeguard
Alex Gibson
Adam Greig
Toby Greig
Kelsey Hill
Bryce Paterson
David Rowell
Jim Unkles
RESCUE SUMMARY
Rescues performed by members at Portsea for season
2009 - 2010 were:
Rescues unaided
Rescue tube
Ski
Rescue board
Inflatable Rescue Boat
TOTAL
Assist to Safety
2009/2010
1
13
0
11
15
40
1,811
2008/2009
5
15
0
1
0
21
1,885
AWARD SUMMARY
Totals of the major patrolling awards gained by
Portsea since 1949.
PATROLLING LIFESAVER AWARDS
2009 Total Since
2010
1949
Surf Life Saving Certificate (Cadet) 67
689
Bronze Medallion
91
2,244
Advanced Resuscitation Certificate 12
373
Silver Medallion (Patrol Captain)
24
Gold Medallion (Advanced Lifesaving) 48
IRB Driver
109
AWARD DETAIL
Total of all awards gained during 2009 - 2010 season
Red Alert Anglesea 2010
Award Totals
2009 / 2010
Surf Life Saving Certificate (Cadet)
67
Bronze Medallion
91
Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management
15
Advanced Resuscitation Certificate
12
Advanced Resuscitation Certificate (E)
Defibrillation Certificate
7
Radio Operators Certificate
2
Radio Operators Certificate (E)
IRB Crewman Certificate
1
Senior First Aid Certificate
13
Certificate 2 Public Safety
98
TOTAL
306
Cadet
Sponsor
Interested Parties and
Service Organisations
TOTALS
57
30
49
30
20
1,271
20
1,134
DONATIONS
Portsea SLSC Donations
2009/2010
Des Whelan
Rick Law
Fullerton
John Fullerton
Jenny Shelmerdine
Julie Harrison
Norma Danks
O'Brien
Richard Spillane
Keith Farfor
Anthony Hiscock
JDK Furniture
Bewich P/L
Total
$50.00
$50.00
$60.00
$60.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$100.00
$110.00
$200.00
$500.00
$2,000.00
$3,530.00
VICTORIAN SURF LIFESAVER OF THE YEAR
The Wishart Medal is named in memory of John
Wishart who tragically lost his life at the Portsea Back
Beach in 1956 and is awarded to Victoria's Surf
Lifesaver of the Year. Portsea members who have
been recipients of the Wishart Medal:
1959
1974
1979
1988
1990
Peter Glenn
Brian Hall
Steve Reid
Tim Hart
Natalie Hood
AUSTRALIAN SURF LIFESAVER OF THE YEAR
The Australian Surf Lifesaver of the Year award is
presented annually at the Australian Surf Life Saving
Championships.
1990
Natalie Hood.
VALE
Ron Knight - Founding Active Member, Life Member
Russ White - Life Member, past Active Member
Lois Napthine - Club Support and wife of Mil,
President and Patron (Decd)
Portsea Nippers 2010
MEMBERSHIP SUMMARY
Membership numbers for the various categories for
season 2009/2010 were:
MEMBERSHIP
Honorary Life
Active
Active Reserve
Associate Life
Associate
Family Associate
Foundation
Nipper
Bronze
2009 / 2010
29
183
2
2
19
409
125
315
80
2008 / 2009
28
187
2
2
17
310
125
255
109
CLUB AWARDS
Club Captain’s Award
President’s Award
John Wishart Award
Junior Female Club Champion
Junior Male Club Champion
Senior Female Club Champion
Senior Male Club Champion
Golden Shovel
Golden Flipper
Red Towel
Patroller of the year
Competitor of the Year
Yencken Cup
Lady Nelson
J R Wright
Jesse Faulkhead
James Paynter
Jim Unkles
Madison Bolton
James Cameron
Emily Cameron
Cameron Bolton
Jerome Elliott
Cameron Bolton
David Simpson
Ryan Erskine
Josh Taylor
James Kilborn
Tom Jarman
Dom Salter (Instructor)
Uncle Tyes Patrol
Elena Parker
Amber King
Cameron Bolton
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
This is my last year in the role of Secretary of the club.
It has been a most fulfilling 26 years working with
some great lifesavers and committee members all of
whom give so freely of their time to our great club.
Thanks to my family; Lisa, Eliza, and Rory for their
support during my time as Secretary
Ian Campbell
Secretary
PATROL MANAGERS REPORT
This year Portsea Surf Life Saving club volunteers
totalled up over 4,800 hours of patrolling the Back
Beach, an astounding effort and continued another
season of No Lives Lost between the flags.
This year saw many new faces take to the beach with
91 Bronzies experiencing everything that the club is
about, with patrolling the beach whether it is flat as
a bay beach all the way to 12 foot boomers! With a
sense of nostalgia, this season saw a return to plenty
of rescues been undertaken by our volunteer patrols,
with everyone from newly qualified Bronzies right
through to the veteran lifesavers of the Legends and
Masochists patrols. A new record from recent years
of 34 rescues in one day from the Masochists and
White Pointers set the bar for the season, and must
be congratulated for their efforts!
The Bronze Patrol which was ably led by Patrol
Captain Tommy Johnson and Vice Captains Ted Mitchell
and Will Clancy was a rousing success. All Bronzies
experienced what started off as a quiet day at the
Back Beach but then the wind swung onshore and
some challenging surf arrived. Rescue boards were
surfed, outpost patrols started, roving patrols and
Huey swims a plenty! Over 72 Bronzies signed on
during the day and created a swarm of Red and Yellow
that only other clubs could dream of.
I must thank all the Patrol Captains for all their
hard work. This group of leaders work to ensure
that patrols are attended and the beach going public
protected.
I also express my thanks to the committee for giving
me support for my first year undertaking this role.
And finally the MEMBERS! Thank you for giving up
your weekends and public holidays to patrol at
Portsea. It is so rewarding to see everybody
chipping in, and I hope to see all of you down at the
surf club next season, and encourage you to get
involved, whether it is patrolling more than this year
or instructing on the Bronze, Cadet or Junior
Development Camps.
Jim Unkles
Lifesaving Director
POWERCRAFT & GEAR REPORT
The 2009 / 2010 patrol season was a great success
from an equipment point of view with most items
passing the Gear Inspection the first time with only a
few minor faults needing to be rechecked.
The fully equipped Ord Minnett Inflatable Rescue
Boat was on the beach at each rostered patrol and
thanks to some hard work from dedicated members
all of our rescue boards were kept in a great state all
season.
Thanks to all my helpers who worked tirelessly to
keep everything running smoothly and let’s make
2010 / 2011 even better then the last.
Jessie Faulkhead
Gear Steward
CLUBHOUSE DIRECTOR
Another summer zooms past. And it was a busy one
for our club house!
Starting out with a considerable amount of works in
winter 2009 we installed a new roof over the first
level of the club house and the IRB room, replaced
telephone-pole supports around the exterior of
the club house, electrical replacement and upgrades
throughout, and floor polishing of the Wishart and
Eva rooms.
This winter season we are targeting a grant to fund
further works to the clubhouse including removal of
the upstairs and downstairs fire places, adding an
internal stairwell in its place directly into the day
patrol room, renovation of the day patrol room,
renovation of the adjoining gear room. Hopefully we
receive the grant so that we can go ahead.
Thanks to the Committee for another great year, and
see you all next summer.
Tim Adams
Clubhouse Director
Kelsey Hill and Cameron Bolton were taking
Tropical Cyclone Ului and the 2 metre surf in their
stride though Kelsey narrowly missed out in
progressing through to the finals in the Surf Board
Riding event. Cameron had gallantly competed in the
surf race but struck out with a tough draw in the U/19
Surf Swim Quarter Finals.
A great performance in the 2km Open Beach Run
saw David Rowell pick up a well-deserved Silver
medal. David added this fourth 2Km run medal to his
Australian Championship haul over the past four years
in what was an extremely fast race. This is an amazing
achievement for David who has stayed at the top of
his game year after year. He has gained high praise in
Victoria and would have a claim as Victoria’s most
successful Lifesaving athlete over the past four years.
U/19 Beach Sprinter Luke Anthony crossed the line to
take Bronze in this highly competitive event adding to
his Bronze medal in the same event last year.
U/19 Womens Beach Relay team of Amber King, Teisha
King, Kelly Mac Donnell and Georgia Barry took Gold
in this event. This is the first ever Beach Relay Gold
medal performance from our club. Portsea’s previous
best Beach Relay in the Nationals was Silver in 1983
and a Bronze in 2009, so. Congratulations Girls!
Other outstanding performances on the Beach
included;
The U/19 Mens Beach Relay comprising James
Cameron, John Tascone, Jarrod Shepherd and Luke
Anthony recovering from a dropped baton in the
heats to get into the final. The team missed out on a
medal by just 30cm and Gold by less than 2m!
Amber King’s 4th placing in the U/19 Womens Beach
Flags adding to her Gold medal at the Victorian State
Titles was a fantastic result.
U/19 Beach Flags Jarrod Shepherd 5th despite a
dislocated shoulder one month out. This was a result
to be proud of.
U/15 Beach Flags. Ryan Bedford’s 7th place was a
great performance from someone who has competed
in only two carnivals prior to his appearance at these
Australian Titles.
U/19 Beach Flags. Kelly McDonnell 7th. This was
Kelly’s 4th appearance in an Australian Titles final.
National competition in Masters is always hotly
contested and our two old boys were well and truly in
the heat of it. Rowan Cameron with a Bronze in the
50 - 55 Beach Flags and Jason Johannsson also with a
Bronze in the 40 - 45 Beach Flags.
Club Championships were well attended and
conducted in a great competitive spirit.
Some competition awards included:
Junior Male Club Champion James Cameron, who
competed at all the local carnivals and made finals in
Sprints and Beach Flags.
Junior Female Club Champ – Madison Bolton
completed the Portsea Bronze Camp this season and
wasted no time getting competitive. She showed
impressive talent on the beach and in the water.
She has a bright future ahead of her.
Senior Male Club Champ - Cameron Bolton
dominated in the water at the Club Championships.
A regular competitor at Life Saving Victoria carnivals
he showed promising results in the U/19 beach and
swim events. Cam won the U/19 2km Run at the
State Titles and made finals in the Rescue Board and
Ironman and narrowly missed the final for the Open
Mens Rescue Board.
Red Alert Anglesea 2010
Senior Female Club Champ - Emily Cameron is a
back-to-back title winner who is driven by an intensity
and dedication that sets the benchmark for all
competitors. She revealed her true versatility over
both the beach and in the water at the Club Champs.
Competitor Of The Year - Amber King showed all
others in the competition what a difference a great
training regime makes. At the State Titles she won the
U/19 Beach Flags, the U/19 Beach Sprint and beat hot
favourite Hayley Atkins from Anglesea in the Open
Beach Sprint. At Australian Titles she came 4th in the
U/19 Beach Flags final, was a finalist in the U/19 Beach
Sprint and a Gold medallist in the U/19 Beach Relay.
IRB Mechanic John Stringer
The Titles witnessed the tragic death of Iron Man
Saxon Bird from the Queenscliff club on Sydney’s
northern beaches who was lost in the wild surf while
competing in the U/19 Iron Man event. The Portsea
Surf Life Saving club extends condolences to the
Bird family.
U/19 Beach Flags. John Tascone 7th. John only
decided to go to the Aussies one week before to help
out with the U/19 Beach Relay.
Bronze Camp 2009 Chief Instructor Pip Skinner
COMPETITION REPORT
The Australian Championships were held in March at
Kurrawa Beach on the Gold Coast and were the most
successful in Portsea Surf Life Saving Club’s history
with five Australian Championship medals.
Yencken Cup - Cameron Bolton added this premier
trophy to his swag of achievements during the year.
2010 Masters
The Portsea Team was made up of Dwight Harrison;
Simon Traynor, Charlie Schall; Henry Kiss; Cameron
Hunter, Wayne Stoll, Peter Bolton; Ian Campbell;
Michael Wilson ,Rowan Cameron, Jason Johannsson
and Natalie Hood and was the largest team we have
ever fielded and the first time ever we have fielded a
woman competitor.
Bronze Camp 2008 Run Swim Run
Our water competitors are still a great, fit looking
bunch of guys and they performed to expectations in
Swim, Tube, Swim Teams, Craft and Taplin.
The Portsea Club finished the day in 3rd position on
the club ladder behind Mount Martha and Half Moon
Bay. Or to look at it through rose-coloured surf
goggles and discount the Royal clubs, we finished
on top!!
The Competition Team should be very proud of their
achievements at local, State and National
Championships and we look forward to a great season
in 2010 – 2011.
Rowan Cameron
Coach
Kelsey Hill
Competition director
Summer Surf Series #1 - Sandridge LSC
13th December 2009
Open Mens Beach Flags
U17 Mens 2km Run
U/19 Womens Belt & Reel
U17 Mens 2km Run
U/17 Mens Beach Sprint
Open Womens Beach Sprint
U/17 Womens Beach Sprint
U/17 Mens Beach Flags
U/17 Womens Beach Flags
Open Womens Beach Flags
2nd Portsea (A)
3rd Patterson, Charles
6th Patterson, Charles
4th Newman, Joshua
3rd McDonnell, Kelly
4th Barry, Georgia
1st Cameron, James
3rd Cameron, James
6th Barry, Georgia
2nd Cameron, Emily
3rd McDonnell, Kelly
Summer Surf Series #4 - Jan Juc SLSC
31st January 2010
U/19 Mens Board Race
Open Mens Beach Relay
CARNIVAL RESULTS
Open Mens Beach Sprint
Summer Surf Series #3 - Ocean Grove SLSC
17th January 2010
1st Anthony, Luke
1st Anthony, Luke
2nd Shephard, Jarrod
1st Shephard, Jarrod
Summer Surf Series #2 - Anglesea SLSC
10th January 2010
3rd Blakey, Tim
6th Tissot, Nicholas
1st Shepherd, Jarrod
2nd Tissot, Nicholas
4th Leung, Malcolm
U/17 Womens Beach Flags 2nd Barry, Georgia
Open Womens Beach Flags 3rd King, Amber
4th Cameron, Emily
U/19 Womens Beach Flags 2nd King, Amber
6th Puszka, Chloe
1st Portsea (A)
U/17 Mens Beach Relay
4th Portsea (A)
Open Womens Beach Relay 1st Portsea (A)
U/19 Womens Beach Relay 3rd Portsea (A)
Open Mens Board Rescue 6th Portsea (A)
U/19 Mens Board Rescue
3rd Portsea (A)
Open Mens 2km Run
3rd Hill, Kelsey
4th Bolton, Cameron
U17 Mens 2km Run
3rd Shepherd, Jarrod
4th Leung, Malcolm
2nd Blakey, Tim
U/19 Womens Beach Sprint 1st McDonnell, Kelly
4th King, Amber
U17 Womens Surf Race
6th Strauks, Anita
U15 Womens Surf Race
4th Stott, Ellie
O/24 Restricted Surf Race 4th Bolton, Cameron
3rd Bolton, Cameron
2nd Portsea (A)
4th Portsea (B)
1st Portsea (A)
Open Womens Beach Relay 2nd Portsea (A)
2nd Shepherd, Jarrod
U/19 Womens Beach Sprint 1st King, Amber
U/17 Womens Beach Sprint 3rd Barry, Georgia
Open Mens 2km Run
4th Bolton, Cameron
U19 Mens Surf Teams Race 1st Portsea (A)
6th Newman, Joshua
2nd Shepherd, Jarrod
1stShepherd, Jarrod
2nd Tascone, John
Open Womens Beach Flags 4th King, Amber
U/19 Womens Beach Flags 2nd King, Amber
3rd Barry, Georgia
U19 Men`s Surf Race
2nd Bolton, Cameron
4th Meagher, Blayden
6th Strauks, Matthew
U19 Women`s Surf Race
5th Jackman, Melissa
U17 Women`s Surf Race
1st Strauks, Anita
Summer Surf Series #5 - Lorne SLSC
14th February 2010
U/19 Womens Beach Relay
Open Mens 2km Run
U19 Mens 2km Run
U17 Womens 2km Run
U/19 Ironman Race
Open Womens Beach Flags
5th Portsea (A)
5th Unkles, James
3rd Bolton, Cameron
6th Bolton, Madison
3rd Bolton, Cameron
6th Tascone, John
6th Anthony, Luke
4th Barry, Georgia
2nd King, Amber
5th Barry, Georgia
U/19 Womens Beach Flags 1st McDonnell, Kelly
2nd Anthony, Luke
U/19 Womens Beach Sprint 1st King, Amber
2nd McDonnell, Kelly
3rd Bolton, Cameron
5th Portsea (A)
Peninsula Regional Junior Championships Mt Martha 7th February 2010
U/8 Mens Wade Race
1st Hunter, Oscar
5th Doquile, Will
4th Hunter, Oscar
5th Traynor, Charlie
2nd Hunter, Oscar
3rd Doquile, Will
4th Molnar, Lottie
4th Molnar, Lottie
2nd Catt, Harry
1st Cosman, Kate
U/8 Womens Wade Race
U/11 Girls Iron
U/8 Team Events
U/8 Boys Wade Relay
U/8 Girls Wade Relay
U/10 Girls Iron
U/10 Mens Aqua Cameron
Relay
U/10 Boys Wade Relay
U/10 Boys Board Relay
U/10 Boys Surf Teams
U/10 Girls Aqua Cameron
Relay
U/10 Girls Board Relay
U/12 Girls Board Rescue
U/12 Girls Aqua Cam Relay
U/12 Girls Board Relay
U/11 Boys Aqua Cam Relay
U/9 Boys Beach Relay
U/9 Boys Wade Relay
4th Portsea (A)
6th Portsea (A)
3rd Lupson, Jonty
4th Backwell, Will
3rd Doquile, Annabelle
5th Portsea (A)
4th Portsea (A)
6th Portsea (A)
3rd Portsea (A)
3rd Portsea (A)
5th Portsea (A)
2nd Portsea (A)
4th Portsea (A)
5th Portsea (A)
4th Portsea (A)
6th Portsea (A)
2nd Portsea (A)
Metro Regional Senior Championships Chelsea Longbeach LSC 6th February 2010
4th Newman, Joshua
Victorian Masters Championships Lorne
13th February 2010
150+ Mens Board Teams
110yrs+ Mens Taplin Relay
Silver Portsea
5th Portsea
Schall, Charlie
Bolton, Peter
Traynor, Simon
110yrs+ Mens Board Teams Gold Portsea
Harrison, Dwight
Traynor, Simon
Schall, Charlie
30yrs+ Mens Board Rescue Bronze Portsea
Bolton, Peter
Traynor, Simon
35yrs+ Mens Surf Race
6th Stoll, Wayne
2010 Victorian Surf Life Saving Championships
Lakes Entrance SLSC 6th and 7th March 2010
Open Womens Beach Sprint
Open Womens Beach Relay
U/19 Mens Surf Race
U/19 Ironman Race
U/19 Mens 2km Run
Gold King, Amber
4th Portsea (A)
5th Bolton, Cameron
6th Bolton, Cameron
Gold Bolton, Cameron
4th Bolton, Cameron
Gold Anthony, Luke
3rd Shepherd, Jarrod
2nd Portsea (A)
Gold Shepherd, Jarrod
Bronze Tascone, John
Gold Cameron, James
U/17 Mens 2km Run
Gold Cameron, James
U/17 Womens Beach Flags 4th Barry, Georgia
Open Mens 2km Run
Gold Rowell, David
5th Unkles, James
Open Mens Beach Sprint
Gold Anthony, Luke
Gold Portsea (A)
U/19 Womens Beach Sprint Gold King, Amber
Bronze McDonnell, Kelly
David Rowell 2km Silver Medal Beach Run 2010 Australian Championships
U/13 Mens Board Rescue
35yrs+ Mens Board Race
Silver Traynor, Simon
35yrs+ Mens 2km Run
Bronze Traynor, Simon
35yrs+ Mens Beach Sprint Bronze Stoll, Wayne
40yrs+ Womens Beach Sprint 4th Hood, Natalie
40yrs+ Womens Beach Flags 4th Hood, Natalie
40yrs+ Mens Tube Race
Silver Schall, Charlie
Bronze Hunter,
Cameron
4th Bolton, Peter
5th Harrison, Dwight
40yrs+ Mens Ironman
Bronze Schall, Charlie
40yrs+ Mens Beach Sprint Silver Kiss, Henry
Bronze Johannsson,
Jason
40yrs+ Mens Beach Flags
Gold Johannsson, Jason
Gold Bolton, Peter
45+ Mens 2km Run
Gold Bolton, Peter
55yrs+ Ironman
4th Wilson, Michael
Silver Campbell, Ian
Silver Campbell, Ian
60yrs+ Mens Tube Race
4th Campbell, Ian
60yrs+ Mens Beach Sprint 4th Campbell, Ian
60yrs+ Single Ski Race
Bronze Wilson, Michael
60yrs+ Board Race
Silver Wilson, Michael
Gold Hunter, Cameron
Silver Harrison, Dwight
130+ Mens Surf Teams Race Gold Portsea
Harrison, Dwight
Bolton, Peter
Schall, Charlie
130yrs+ Mens Taplin Relay 6th Portsea
Harrison, Dwight
Wilson, Michael
Cameron, Rowan
30yrs+ Womens Single Ski 5th Hood, Natalie
50yrs+ Mens Beach Sprint Silver Cameron, Rowan
Silver Cameron, Rowan
Red Alert Anglesea 2010 Kelsey Hill hits the Anglesea water
State Junior Carnival #3 - Mentone LSC
30th January 2009
U/19 Womens Beach Relay
U19 Womens Ski Relay
4th Portsea (A)
Gold King, Amber
Silver McDonnell, Kelly
4th Portsea (A)
Australian Masters Surf Life Saving
Championships Kurrawa Beach QLD
16th & 17th March 2010
40-44 yrs Mens Beach Flags Bronze Johansson, Jason
50-54 yrs Mens Beach Flags Bronze Cameron, Rowan
Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
Kurrawa Beach QLD 18th – 21st March 2010
Open Men`s 2km Beach Run Silver Rowell, David
Bronze Anthony, Luke
U/19 Mens Beach Relay Race 4th Portsea
Cameron, James
Tascone, John
Shepherd, Jarrod
Anthony, Luke
5th Shepherd, Jarrod
6th Bedford, Ryan
U/19 Women`s Beach Flags 4th King, Amber
U/19 Womens Beach Relay Gold Portsea
King, Amber
King, Teisha
McDonnell, Kelly
Barry, Georgia
Club Championships Results
Under 17 Male
2km
James Cameron
Swim
James Cameron
Sprint
Tim Blakey
Wade
Tim Blakey
Board
Tim Blakey
Beach Flags
James Cameron
Iron Man
James Cameron
Under 17 Female
2km
Madison Bolton
Swim
Madison Bolton
Sprint
Teisha King
Wade
Teisha King
Board
Madison Bolton
Beach Flags
Teisha King
Iron Man
Madison Bolton
Open Male
2km
David Rowell
Swim
Cameron Bolton
Sprint
Jarrod Shephard
Wade
Stuart Rayner
Board
Charlie Schall
Beach Flags
Nick Tissot
Iron Man
Cameron Bolton
Open Female
2km
Millie Brearley
Swim
Mel Jackman
Sprint
Amber King
Wade
Emily Cameron
Board
Emily Cameron
Beach Flags
Emily Cameron
Iron Man
Emily Cameron
Kelsey Hill
Competition Director
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MEMBERS OF THE
PORTSEA FOUNDATION
Adler, Ross Mr
Anderson, Warwick Mr
Armstrong, Martin Mr
Baillieu, Will Mr
Ballantyne, Jenny Mrs
Bardas, David Mr
Barrett, Matthew Mr
Beazley, Ron Mr
Blythe, Brian Mr
Bongiorno, Tony Mr
Bunn, Peter Mr
Burke, Marcus Mr
Burrell Am, Will Mr
Buxton, Tom Mr
Buxton, Michael Mr
Cadden, Michael Mr
Clemenger, Peter Mr
Collie, Ian Mr
Davis, Brian Mr
Davison, Peter Mr
Deague, David Mr
Delany, Ed & Gerald Mr
Delves, Robin Mr
Douglas, David Mr
Doyle, Maureen Mrs
Dwyer, John Mr
Edgar, Jonathan Mr
Fildes AO, Rob Mr
Forbes, Keith Mr
Fox, Lindsay Mr
Fraser, Elizabeth Ms
Freeman, Geoffrey Mr
Fullerton, John Mr
Furnell, Peter Mr
Geer, David Mr
Gray, James Mr
Greenhatch, Kevin Mr
Gregg, Guy Mr
Guilday, Hal Mr
Harrison, Julie Mrs
Hart, Kerri Ms
Hay, Andrew Mr
Hayman, Margaret Mrs
Hewitt, Neil Mr
Hewitt, Wendy Mrs
Horman, Peter Mr
Hulett, Tony Mr
Hunt, Robin Mr
Hyams, Ann Mrs
Kaufman, David Dr
Kimberley, Craig Mr
Konrads, John Mr
Lansell, Ric Mr
Leeming, Warick Mr
Lupson, Peter Mr
Maher, Peter Dr
Mccann, Charles Dr
Mcintosh, John Mr
McNamara, Peter Mr
Miles, David Mr
Monahan, Brian Mr
Moon, Philip Mr
Morley, Glen Mr
Myer, Tony Mr
Napthine, Lois Mrs (Decd)
Nason, James Mr
Nervo, Garry Mr
Neville-Smith, James Mr
Nicholas, Stephen Mr
O’Brien, John Mr
O’Donoghue, Simon Mr
Park, Geoffrey Mr
Pisterman, David Mr
Pizzey, John Mr
Polk, Elizabeth Mrs
Rayner, Mark Mr
Redlich, Peter Mr
Robertson, Robert Mr
Roche, Denis Mr
Rockman, Irvin Mr
Smith, Clive Mr
Spencer, Denise Mrs
Spillane, Richard Mr
Stuart, Zella Elizabeth Mrs
Taylor, Greg Mr
Tegner, Charles Mr
Trescowthick, Donald Sir
Tresise, Pamela Ms
Wenzel, David Mr
Wenzel, Tony Mr
Wenzel, Peter Mr
Whelan, Des Mr
Wilson, Graeme Mr
Yates, Michael Mr
NIPPER MEMBERS
JANUARY 2010
Aitken, Annabelle
Aitken, Charlie
Allan, Anna
Allan, Lily
Allen, Matthew
Allen, Nicholas
Appleton, Jessica
Argyrou, Andrew
Argyrou, Sara
Atkins, Ella
Backwell, Angus
Backwell, Bella
Backwell, Will
Balderstone, Indi
Bartlett, Nick
Bartlett, Rich
Bartlett, Tom
Best, Ella
Bickford, Georgia
Bickford, Jack
Biviano, Cara
Biviano, Luca
Bongiorno, Mia
Burgess, Charlie
Burgess, Samantha
Burns, Elizabeth
Cameron, Casper
Cameron, Noah
Casey, Bridgette
Casey, Charlotte
Castan, Jesse
Castan, Mia
Castan, Zoe
Castledine, Paris
Catt, Harry
Clark, Honor
Clark, Serena
Coates, Emma
Coates, Lucy
Cody, Celia
Cody, Juliette
Connors, Natasha
Connors, Rebecca
Cooper, Jack
Copeland, Joshua
Copeland, Lachlan
Copeland, Tiffany
Cosman, Katherine
Cosman, Matthew
Cox, Alexandra
Cox, Annabel
Craigie, Benjamin
Crawford, Bella
Crummy, Ben
Cunningham, Amy
Curtis, Georgia
Curtis, Isabella
Decampo, Fedele
Decampo, Seve
Dixon, William
Donovan, Chiara
Donovan, Neve
Doquile, Annabelle
Doquile, William
Dowling, Lachlan
Downs, Joshua
Doyle, Cassandra
Duchini, Mathew
Duchini, Siena
Dunn, Harry
Dunne, Connor
Dunne, Thomas
Dunoon, Kate
Dunoon, Lucas
Duver, Elizabeth
Ebeling, Charlie
Kerr, Georgie
Knott, Edward
Lane, Anna
Larke, Bonnie
Larke, Will
Latham, Allanah
Latham, Tom
Lavelle, James
Lavelle, Sarah
Lennon, Gigi
Lennon, Jack
Lindeman, Amy
Lindeman, Sam
Little, James
Lord-Henry, Bridget
Lord-Henry, Megan
Lupson, Charley
Lupson, Jonty
Lynch, Annabelle
Macaw, Georgia
Macaw, Sam
Mackinnon, Thomas
Marie Razuki, Lily
Marsh, Jordan
Martin, Charlotte
Martin, Dara
Martin, Lachlan
Martin, Piers
Martin, Rebecca
Martin, Thea
Matthews, Mac
May Cody, Annelise
Maycock, Alex
Maycock, Jake
Mcgrath, Alexandra
Mcgrath, Olivia
Mcgrath, Sophia
Mcguire, Alexander
Mcguire, Joseph
Mclean Begg, Thomas
Mclean, Alexander
Mcnamara, Ellinor
Mcpherson, James
Mcpherson, Michael
Meadows, Alexandra
Mellor, Max
Mellor, Mietta
Mellor, Sam
Merbis, Chloe
Middleton, Mathilda
Molnar, Harry
Molnar, Lottie
Montag, Jemima
Montag, Piper
Morris, Tahlia
Mursell, Carter
Mursell, Madison
Nattrass, Lara
Nattrass, Thomas
North, Tom
Nowicki, Alice
Nuske, Blair
Nuske, William
Oldfield, Kate
Olsen, Finley
Osborn, Harriet
Osborn, Samantha
Osullivan, Conor
Parrott, Jasmine
Parrott, Sienna
Parry, Jacqueline
Paynter, Ben
Paynter, Harry
Paynter, Lachie
Paynter, William
Pearce Higgins, Alexander
Perkins, Claudia
Perrott, Christopher
Peter, Robert
Pryse, Annabel
Quinn, Madison
Ramsden, William
Renn, Harriet
Richardson, Annabel
Robb, Toni
Robertson, Elsa
Robertson, Jack
Rodgers, Chloe
Rodgers, Emma
Rose Stella, Lucia
Ross, Harry
Ross, Lachlan
Sargeant, Charlie
Sargeant, Ed
Sennitt, Chloe
Sennitt, Mitchell
Sennitt, Thomas
Silk, Oliver
Silk, Ted
Sinclair, Fraser
Sinclair, Julia
Sitch, Georgina
Sitch, Nikke
Sitch, Serena
Sitch, Sophie
Skillington, Laura
Slobom, Harry
Slobom, Jack
Slobom, Lucy
Smyth, Isabella
Stansen, Ashley
Stansen, Sasha
Stella, Thomas
Stents, Lorena
Stewart, William
Stoll, Lachlan
Strapp, Alice
Strapp, Annabelle
Strapp, Ted
Strapp, Will
Strauss, Lucy
Strauss, Sam
Stringer, Isabelle
Strover, Annabelle
Sutherland, Fraser
Sutherland, Grace
Tarrant, Annabel
Tarrant, Greta
Tembo-Callander, Trent
Theodosi, Alexandra
Theodosi, Andrew
Theodosi, Sophie
Tissot, James
Toland, Maxine
Traynor, Annabelle
Traynor, Charlie
Trigar, Alexander
Trigar, Millie
Tuddenham, Daniel
Tuddenham, Emily
Tuddenham, Mimi
Udovenya, Andrew
Vadiveloo, Amy
Vecchio, Isabella
Vecchio, Tara
Verde, Simone
Vizard, Olivia
Vogue, Zac
White, Jack
Whitford, Woody
William Fry, Charles
Williams, Charlotte
Williams, Louis
Wilson, Abbi
Wilson, Alexandria
Wilson, Ben
Wilson, Charlie
Wilson, Conor
Wilson, Georgia
Wilson, Jackson
Wilson, Lachlan
Wilson, Maxwell
Wilson, Sophie
Wirtz, Charlotte
Wirtz, Hugh
Wright, Annie
Wright, Toby
Yencken, Lily
Yencken, Sophie
Zeigler, Jessica
Zeigler, Oliver
Zeigler, Patrick
Zeigler, Quentin
Bronze Camp and Board Training
Ebeling, Georgie
Ekinsmyth, Jack
Ekinsmyth, Nelli
Ekinsmyth, Philippa
Evans, Emily
Fergus, Jack
Fisher, Maxim
Fox, Arabella
Fox, Isabella
Fox, Jemima
Fox, Lachlan
Frawley, Anna
Frawley, Kate
Frawley, Tom
Frazer, Georgina
Gillham, Timothy
Gleeson, Brigitte
Gleeson, Sarah
Glover, Lucy
Glover, Tom
Glover, William
Gordon, Emma
Gordon, Madeline
Gough, Charlotte
Gough, Isabelle
Goutallier, Charlotte
Goutallier, Chloe
Gray, Isabel
Gray, Jack
Green, Aimee
Grooby, Bella
Hallam, Mitchell
Hallam, Nicholas
Harrington, Jasper
Hart, Angus
Hart, Dominique
Hart, Holly
Hart, Jacqui
Hart, Thomas
Hayman, Henry
Heale, Lauren
Hiam, Charlie
Higgins, Jasmine
Hiscock, Sophie
Holmes, Mimi
Holt, Jack
Honan, William
Hough, Bridget
Hough, Harrison
Hunter, Lachlan
Hurley, Oliver
Hynes, Archie
Hynes, Harry
Irving, Lola
Irving, Ned
Johnson, Camilla
Johnson, Lucy
Johnson, Nick
Jones, Stephanie
Joubert, Annabel
Joubert, Chloe
Joubert, Sophie
Kelly, Charlotte
Kent, Alexandra
Kent, Emma
Kenyon, Lilli
Kerr, Annabelle
60 th
A N N I V E R S A R Y
T
he club celebrated its 60th anniversary on Saturday 21st November 2009
at a function held in the Olympic Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The theme centred on reminisces by leading club members from each decade;
An emotional recollection of the 50's was ably delivered by Peter Horman;
Vernon Spencer, Life Member, past Treasurer and President gave his views on the 60's;
Simon (The Guv) Knight, Life Member, Past Club Captain, National Gold
Medallist and current Patrol Captain of the Legends took us on a ramble through the
70's; Tim Hart, Life Member, current and longest serving Treasurer,
National Gold Medallist and current Vice Captain of The Legends Patrol took us
through the re-building phase of our great club in the 80's; Cameron Hunter,
Life Member, Past President and National Gold Medallist enlightened all present on
the Uncle Tobys era, the turbulent 90's and to complete this 60 year journey
Emma Ronald, past Chief Instructor and past Club Captain brought a gentle touch
to her presentation of the decade of the new millennium.
There was also a presentation of a commemorative plaque by Life Saving Victoria
President Mike Martin on behalf of Surf Life Saving Australia.
Past member and SLSA legend Rex Sargent made a presentation of memorabilia
and in a special moment, Tim Wishart presented the Bronze Medallion of his late
father John Wishart to the club. It was agreed that the club would present the medal
on permanent loan to Life Saving Victoria to be displayed at the Victorian
Headquarters of LSV.
The evening was a great success and our appreciation is extended to Jo Lynch
and her organising committee of Jane Byrne, Ian Campbell, Tim Hart, Emma Ronald,
Gus Ronald, Jane Tostevin and Simon Wilson.
60 YEARS OF VIGILANCE AND SERVICE
NO LIVES LOST
portsea
O U R
H I S T O R Y
Portsea Clubhouse 1950's
A SHORT HISTORY OF THE FIRST 60 YEARS
PORTSEA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB
Affiliation with State Centre
The club affiliated with the Victorian Surf Life Saving
Association State Centre in 1949
Formed 1949
Following a tragic drowning in 1949 the SorrentoPortsea Surf Life Saving Club was formed to
protect the less experienced surfers. At the inaugural
meeting of the Sorrento-Portsea club, Mil Napthine
was elected President, publicity officer and
Inter-club representative. The Club Captain, Arthur
Burge formerly a member of Torquay, was backed up
by eight active members, all local residents.
These founding active members were: Sam Stirling,
John Kirchubel, Ron Knight, John Wishart, Len Coker,
Cliff Smeaton, Stan Sonsie and John Robertson.
The active member subscription was ten shillings
per annum. Arthur Burge represented Australia in
the Water Polo team at the post war 1948
London Olympics.
The need for patrols was underscored when 34
people were rescued in that first summer, 24 requiring
resuscitation. When the patrols were not on duty,
there were three fatalities by drowning.
Generous support and donations were forthcoming
from many quarters including the Sorrento-Portsea
Citizens League and the Portsea Ocean Park
Committee of Management. Most useful was the small
shed donated by the Flinders Shire Council to serve
as a temporary Surf Clubhouse. In 1949 there were
only two other Surf Clubs in Victoria; Torquay and
Warrnambool that were at that time affiliated with
the New South Wales Surf Life Saving movement.
Sorrento-Portsea joined them in founding the
Victorian Branch of the Surf Life Saving Association.
Inaugural Club Committee
President
Club Secretary
Club Captain
Treasurer
Vice Captain
Patrol Captains
Milton M Napthine
John Scott
Arthur Burge
Neville Morgan
Len Coker
Len Coker
John Wishart
John Kirchubel
Committee meetings were held at Morgans funeral
parlour, later to become Morgans Bar in the ground
floor of the Koonya Hotel
1st Delegates to State Centre
Mil Napthine
Arthur Burge
John Kirchubel
1st Club House
A group of keen surfers wanting to stay close to the
surf over summer built a hut which evolved into the
Back Beach Kiosk. The kiosk lasted throughout the
years until destroyed by fire following an arson attack
in the 1970's.
The original clubhouse was a car packing crate which
was replaced with a small shed donated by Flinders
Shire Council to serve as a temporary Surf Clubhouse.
The shed was located 200 metres east of the current
clubhouse site. This temporary clubhouse quickly
proved inadequate and extensions into a substantial
two storey structure commenced in 1950 under the
supervision of Club Secretary John Scott. The building
was completed in January 1951 and during the carnival
being held at the Portsea Back Beach was dedicated
to the memory of the late Squadron Leader Simon
Fraser DFC who died on active service on 11th
October 1942. Simon was one of the pre-war
unofficial lifesavers.
Matt Hall after hs Bronze Exam 1950
The need for a surf club at the Mount Levy Ocean
Beach behind Portsea was foreseen during the early
1930's. The beach was remote and only good
swimmers ventured into the surf. The first recorded
organised presence on the Back Beach is reported in
The Argus on Friday 31 December 1937 where
members of a Bayside Life Saving club holidaying at
Portsea rescued 4 swimmers in difficulties.
Many rescues were conducted in the late 30's but the
outbreak of World War 2 interrupted any plans for
forming a surf lifesaving club.
Launch of The John Wishart 1958
The first permanent structure was erected on the
present site in 1960 and was upgraded in 1972 with
the addition of more storage areas.
In 1985 the Committee and members of the Club
commenced a rebuilding project to restore the
premises which were severely damaged in a storm.
Considerable assistance was given by the Peninsula
residents, business community and local service clubs.
1951/1952 SLSC Members
Aussies 2001 Portsea Mens Surf Team
Extract from the 2nd copy
The Club's annual Dinner will be held at the Nepean
Hotel, Portsea on Saturday 11th August 1956
at 6:00pm.
Following the dinner, Neville Sherburn will be
providing some hot music and you are asked to bring
your "chickies" along after the dinner (about 9:00pm).
John Wischart
In 1980 - 1981 a new format Portsea Boomer was
re-launched and has been printed every month since
that time.
The Portsea Foundation was formed by a number of
associate members towards the end of the
renovations when the club had exhausted its reserves
of funding for the work.
A further remodelling took place in 1999 - 2000
which included a decking extension to the western
end of the clubhouse and the addition of IRB storage
and kiosk
A beach access ramp from upper car park to the
clubhouse and then down to the beach was
completed in 1996.
Vic Title 1992 Surf Race Open Stuart Rayner
Jumior Club Champs
Rob Armstrong Cameron Hunter
and Peter Armstrong 1982
1st Carnival attended
In 1949 Sorrento-Portsea appeared in inter-club
competitions for the first time at the Victorian
Championships held on the Torquay beach.
Cap Colours and badge
Sorrento-Portsea club colours were Red and White
with the competition cap being Red with 2 White
stripes running front to back. The original badge of
the club was surf reel inside a circle with the wording
Sorrento Portsea Surf Life Saving Club.
Competition teams shown in early photographs show
a cap with only one single stripe.
Ladies Auxiliary
In the 1975 - 1976 season the ladies Auxiliary was
founded by Gwen Reardon sister of Life Member
Russ White with a major raffle which raised $1,007.
A street stall in Sorrento run by Mrs Margaret Law
raised funds towards necessary lifesaving equipment.
Another notable member was Lois Eva, mother of
long serving President and Life Member Brian Eva.
The Ladies Auxiliary was disbanded in 1981
following the introduction of female active members
into the association.
Club Newsletter
In 1956 the Club magazine "The Boomer" Was
launched by Portsea's Public Relations Officer
John Nugent.
In 2007/2008 under the Boomer underwent a total
redesign printed in full colour and distributed
quarterly supplemented by a fortnightly email
distributed publication titled The eBomer.
1st Portsea Carnival
The first carnival to be held at the Portsea Back Beach
took place on 7th January 1951. Marred by heavy seas
the carnival turned on many spectacular sights. Manly
Surf Life Saving Club was in attendance winning the
R&R and many other pennants.
1st Bronze Medallion squad 1949
Sam Stirling
Stan Sonsie
Ron Knight
John Wishart
John Kirchubel
Len Coker
Arthur Burge Instructor
1st Reel & Line
The club had two reels in the first season of
operation. It is not known if they were sponsored.
1st Surfboat
Our first surf boat, the "Fred Matear" previously
named the "Mary Drysdale" was purchased from the
Torquay club and donated to Portsea by the Mr
and Mrs F. Matear, Ian Matear and Mr and Mrs
Keith Krohn. This was a valued addition to our life
saving equipment.
1st Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB)
In 1979 Portsea won the "State Patrol Efficiency
Competition" winning the "3DB Music" Inshore
Rescue Boat (the Club's first IRB).
Major Club Events and Significant Items of Interest
J. R. Wright Handicap Surf Race
This Active members-only event started in the 1963
/1964 season and was won in that year by D. Wells.
The trophy was donated by club member John Wright
the father of two excellent surf swimmers in Richard
and Andrew who were both ranked in pool and surf at
Victorian and National competition level. J. R. Wright
Surf Race is conducted every Sunday and Public
holiday at 11:00am at the Back Beach.
Napthine Achievement Award
This award was donated to the Victorian Life
Saving Association in 1976 - 1977 by Portsea
President and Patron Mil Nathine and was awarded
annually to the club that gained the most Life
Saving awards in a season.
Portsea Breaker Fun Run
This commenced in 1987 and ran from the lower car
park near the clubhouse to Sorrento along the beach
then back to Portsea via Hotham Road. The run was
an important fund raising event for the club.
The event was later renamed The Percy Cerutty
Memorial Fun Run. This event was wound-up by the
club in 1998 and amalgamated with the Australian
Runners Association Portsea Twilight Run.
The award was won by Portsea from 1982 through
to 1992 as a result of the large number of
candidates enrolled in the famous Portsea Bronze
Camp.The award was discontinued at the end of
the 1992 season..
Pier to Perignon
This event commenced in 1989 with just 2 swimmers
known jointly as "The Humble Founders". The 4.5
km swim from Sorrento Pier to Portsea Pier that was
founded by friends Ted Baillieu and Robert Robertson
with a bottle of Dom Perignon going to the winner.
The winner in the inaugural event was Ted Baillieu in a
time of 59:58
Major Club Awards
John Wishart Trophy - Life Saver of the Year
President's Trophy - Assistance to the President and
the club
Club Captain's Trophy, Assistance to the Club
Captain and the patrolling effort
J R Wright Trophy - Handicap Surf Race
Lady Nelson Trophy - Ladies Handicap Surf Race
Yenchen Trophy - Club Championship Surf Race
Golden Shovel Award - Awarded to the perpetrator of
the most infamous deed during the season.
John Wishart In The News
On Monday 21 October 1929 in an article in
The Argus it was reported that as Alec Barlow with
passenger Hugh Hughes was attempting to take off in
his light plane from a paddock he realised he was not
going to clear the power lines so dipped down under
them. He clipped his undercarriage on a fence and
ploughed into Stringers Grocery Store. The incident
was observed by Mrs Margaret Mary (known as
"Biddy") Wishart nee Lonergan, wife of James Michael
Wishart (manager of Stringers). Mary and Michael
were the parents of Portsea legend John Wishart who
was in the store in his pram at the time of the incident. No serious injuries were sustained however the
veranda of the store was demolished in the accident.
Incorporation
The Club started life as an unincorporated
Association and was incorporated on 13th January
1983. The driving force behind the incorporation
was then current President Gerry Reardon and
Secretary Brian Eva.
Televised Carnival
Portsea was the host of the first Victorian Carnival
to be televised. The carnival was held on January
5th 1958 before a crowd estimated to be in excess
of 15,000 making it the largest carnival of the season.
A mass rescue of 50 swimmers carried out by reel
and line was undertaken at the carnival.
Portsea Nippers
In 1969 Jack Bednall started the Portsea Junior
(Nippers) section for boys aged 9-13.
Presentation Night Gerry Reardon 1982
The swim commenced in January 1987 and followed
an L shaped course around the Portsea Pier.
This event became a significant event on the Victorian
fun swim calendar and it contributes significant funds
to support the club's lifesaving efforts.
Bronze Camp 1990
John Wishart Medal
The Wishart Medal named in honour of Portsea
member John Wishart is awarded annually by Life
Saving Victoria to the best Victorian Surf Lifesaver.
Portsea members that have won this award are:
Peter Glenn
1959
Brian Hall
1974
Steve Reid
1979
Tim Hart
1988
Natalie Hood
1990
Life members of the Victorian Surf Life Saving
Association (Later Life Saving Victoria)
Mil Napthine
1962
Roy Boyce
1981
JR Wright Swim 2000
Portsea Nipper Program 2004
Women Members, 1st Bronze Squad
1980/1981
Squad Members
Margaret Lyle
Heather Forsythe
Jenny Evans
Suzette Dootjes
Fiona Harrison
Angela Whitty
Gerry Reardon
Instructor
Honorary Life Members
Life Member
Date
Bronze
Awarded
Medallion
Hopper, Mr J (Dec'd)
1961
1951
Napthine, Mr M.M. (Dec'd) 1962
1952
Hall, Mr M.
1963
1952
Thom, Mr N. (Dec'd)
1968
1959
Humphris, Mr P.W.
1970
1955
Milligan, Mr A.S.
1971
1959
Adams, Mr N.
1973
1958
Spencer, Mr R.V.
1975
1968
Wells, Mr G.J.
1975
1963
Guilday, Mr H. (Dec'd)
1977
1959
White, Mr R. (Dec'd)
1978
1965
Kay, Mr N.
1979
1964
Knight, Mr W.
1981
1968
Knight, Mr S.S.*
1981
1969
Eva, Mr B.C.*
1982
1972
Kay, Mr T.
1984
1968
Law, Mr R.
1984
1972
Boyce, Mr R.K. (Dec'd)
1985
1953
Fisher, Mr R.*
1989
1971
Parkes, Mr M.
1989
1976
Reid, Mr S.
1989
1971
Campbell, Mr I.*
1992
1981
Hart, Mr T.J.T.*
1992
1979
Martin, Mr N.J.*
1994
1977
Hood, Ms N.A.*
1995
1983
Dimmick, Ms S.A.
1996
1981
Hunter, Mr C.*
2000
1981
Moulden, Mr R.*
2000
1989
Hewitt, Mr A.*
2001
1984
Wilson, Mr L.*
2008
1992
Members marked * are current Active Members 2010.
Presentation Night 1964
Associate Life Members
Associate Life Members, being only the following
persons recognised as having materially assisted with
the formation of the unincorporated Association in
1949 and donation of the clubhouse: This category
was frozen at the time of Incorporation in 1983.
L.G. Darling (Dec'd)
G.H. Hillas (Dec'd)
G.M. Joshua (Mrs.) (Dec'd) A.E. Laycock (Dec'd)
B.A. Laycock (Dec'd)
K.J. Laycock
C. Wallace Smith
B. Wenzel (Dec'd)
Laycock, Mrs H M
Wall Of Fame
The Wall was conceived in 2001 by Life Member and
current Treasurer Tim Hart to recognise the effort
over an extended period of time of a wide cross
section of our membership and supporters.
WOF Member
Year Admitted
Adams, Norm
2002
Armstrong, Martin
2002
Aschhoff, John
2002
Baillieu, Ted
2002
Beattie, Phil
2002
Beazley, Ron
2002
Bell, John (Dec'd)
2002
Berry, Richard
2002
Boyce, Roy (Dec'd)
2002
Briglia, Anthony
2002
Burke, Marcus
2002
Cameron, Rowan
2002
Campbell, Ian
2002
Carlin,Vaughan
2002
Clifton, Richard
2002
Davidson, Peter
2002
Eva, Brian
2002
Eva, Lois
2002
Fisher, Richard
2002
Flower, Michael
2002
Grimshaw, Mark
2002
Guilday, Hal (Dec'd)
2002
Hall, Mal
2002
Harrison, Dwight
2002
Hart (Harris), Kerri
2002
Hart, Andrew
2002
Hart, Tim
2002
Hewitt, Andrew
2002
Hood, Nat
2002
Hopper, Jack (Dec'd)
2002
Aussie Titles 1981
Ladies Bronze medallion 1982
Natalie Wod Surf Life Saver of the Year 1990
National Lifesaver of the Year Award
The Surf Lifesaver of the Year award is presented
each year in recognition of excellence and
commitment to patrolling. This is one of Surf Life
Saving Australia's most prestigious awards.
Natalie Hood
1990
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2002
2004
2004
2005
2005
2007
2007
2007
2009
2009
2009
2009
2009
2010
2010
2010
2010
2010
2014
Senior Office Holders Since Inception
Year
President
Club Captain
1948/1949 M.M. Napthine A. Burge
1949/1950 M.M. Napthine A. Burge
1950/1951 M.M. Napthine R. Sargeant
1951/1952 M.M. Napthine J. Hopper
1954/1955 M.M. Napthine T. Willis
1956/957 M.M. Napthine A. Stirling
1957/1958 M.M. Napthine A. Stirling
1958/1959 M.M. Napthine M. Hall
1962/1963 M.M. Napthine P. Humphris
1963/1964 M.M. Napthine P. Humphris
Secretary
J Scott
J. Scott
J. Kirchubel
J. Kirchubel
J. Kirchubel
J. Kirchubel
J. Hopper
J. Kirchubel
D. Boykett
D. Powell
D. Powell
D. Powell
D. Marshall
D. Marshall
D. Glynn
P. Rowland
1964/1965 M.M. Napthine
A. Milligan
A. Milligan
J. Bednall
N. Thom
N. Thom
N. Thom
J. Bednall
N. Adam
1968/1969
1969/1970
1970/1971
1971/1972
1972/1973
1973/1974
1974/1975
1975/1976
1976/1977
M.M. Napthine
M.M. Napthine
M.M. Napthine
M.M. Napthine
H. Guilday
H. Guilday
H. Guilday
H. Guilday
H. Guilday
N. Adams
N. Adams
A. Briglia
A. Briglia
P. Davison
P. Davison
P. Davison
T. Mazzoletti
T. Mazzoletti
G. Wells
G. Wells
G. Wells
G. Wells
G. Wells
G. Wells
G. Wells
G. Wells
G. Wells
1977/1978
1978/1979
1979/1980
1980/1981
A. Milligan
V. Spencer
V. Spencer
V. Spencer
S. Reid
S. Reid
R. Law
R. Law
M.J. Schlesinger
M.J. Schlesinger
M.J. Schlesinger
B.C. Eva
1981/1982 G. Reardon
R. Law
1984 /1985 B.C. Eva
1985/1986 B.C. Eva
1986/1987 B.C. Eva
1987/1988 B.C. Eva
1988/1989 B.C. Eva
1989/1990 B.C. Eva
1990/1991 B.C. Eva
J.R. Adams
S.S. Knight
S.S. Knight
B.C. Eva
B.C. Eva
B.C. Eva
M.J. Parkes
M.J. Parkes
M.J. Parkes
T.J. Hart
T.J. Hart
T.J. Hart
T.J. Hart
I. R. Campbell
I. R. Campbell
I. R. Campbell
I. R. Campbell
I. R. Campbell
I. R. Campbell
I. R. Campbell
1991/1992 B.C. Eva
T.J. Hart
I. R. Campbell
1992/1993
1993/1994
1994/1995
1995/1996
1996/1997
1997/1998
1998/1999
B.C. Eva
C. Hunter
C. Hunter
C. Hunter
C. Hunter
C. Hunter
C. Hunter
T.J. Hart
T.J. Hart
R. Moulden
R. Moulden
R. Moulden
R. Moulden
D. Hickey
L. Wilson
I. R. Campbell
I. R. Campbell
I. R. Campbell
I. R. Campbell
I. R. Campbell
I. R. Campbell
I. R. Campbell
1999/2000
2000/2001
2001/2002
2002/2003
2003/2004
2004/2005
C. Hunter
C. Hunter
C. Hunter
C. Hunter
C. Hunter
S. Wilson
L. Wilson
L. Wilson
L. Wilson
J. Lynch
J. Lynch
W. Ireland
M. Stacey
2005/2006
2006/2007
2007/2008
2008/2009
S. Wilson
S. Wilson
S. Wilson
S. Wilson
W. Ireland
C. Carter
C. Carter
C. Carter
E. Ronald
Treasurer
N. Morgan
N. Morgan
N. Morgan
N. Morgan
N. Morgan
N. Morgan
R. Boyce
J. Morris
R. Crane
P. Boykett
P. Boykett
P. Boykett
M. McHugh
T. Campbell
V. Spencer
N. Thom
V. Spencer
V. Spencer
V. Spencer
H. Guilday
V. Spencer
G. Wells
V. Spencer
V. Spencer
V. Spencer
V. Spencer
V. Spencer
V. Spencer
V. Spencer
V. Spencer
V. Spencer
S. Reid
V. Spencer
V. Spencer
T. Kay
T. Kay
T. Kay
C. Smith
C. Smith
T. Kay
M.J. Donegan
B.C. Eva
D. Law
D. Law
D. Paterson
K. Walsh
P. Freeman
P. Freeman
P. Freeman
I. Lewis
I. Lewis
N. Hood
N. Hood
N. Hood
A. Hewitt
A. Hewitt
T.J.T Hart
T.J.T Hart
T.J.THart
Joint Club Captains
I. R. Campbell T.J.T Hart
Joint Club Captains
I. R. Campbell
I.R. Campbell
I.R. Campbell
I. R. Campbell
T.J.T Hart
T.J.T Hart
T.J.T Hart
T.J.T Hart
Joint Club Captains
2009/2010 S. Wilson
J Tostevin
Portsea Carnival Mi Napthine 1971
Hoy, Paul
Humphris, Peter (Dec'd)
Hunt, Jeff
Hunter, Cameron
Hunter, Paul
Hunter, Tyler
Kay, Nigel
Kay, Tim
Kirchhubel, John (Dec'd)
Knight, Simon
Knight, William
Law, Jos
Law, Richard
Lawson, Henry
Martin, Nicholas
McCann, Charles (Dec'd)
Milligan, Angus
Moulden, Robert
Murray, Peter
Napthine, Mil (Dec'd)
Parkes, Michael
Perrin, Lloyd
Pizzi, Marc
Porter, Bruce
Rowell, Dave
Reardon, Gerry
Reid, Steve
Robertson, Robert
Roche, Dennis
Schall, Andreas
Scott, Bill
Smith Snr, Clive
Spencer,Vernon
Stirling, Sam (Dec'd)
Stringer, John
Thom, Nick (Dec'd)
Tisher, Bryan
Traynor, Sue
Walsh, Steve
Wells, Graham
White , Russ (Dec'd)
Wilson, Lachlan
Wishart, John (Dec'd)
Wright, Andy
Adams, Tim
Wishart, Tim
Henry, Talbot
Hewitt, Sarah
Lynch, Jo
Raynor, Stuart
Wilson, Simon
Clinch, Michael
Hart, Marg
Henry, Andrew
Kerr, Darren
Sargeant, Rex
Byrne, Julian
Carter, Charlie
Ronald, Emma
Smoger, Tyrone
Wilson, Michael
Walton, David
Portsea Sheild 1958/1963
Andrew Wright
Michael Wilson
Michael Phelan
Michael Wilson
1962/63
1963/64
1964/65
1965/66
Tim Mazzoletti
Brian Hall
Greg Cunnington
(Buccaneers Trophy)
James Spencer
(Buccaneers Trophy)
Dale Collins
1972/73
1973/74
1974/75
Steve Reid
Peter Martin
Stuart Jones
(Buccaneers Trophy)
1971/72
Brian Marshall
Scott Nicolson
Michael Wilson
Rod Brink
1970/71
Andrew Hancock
Keith Forbes
David Wells
R. Adamson
Dale Collins
Andrew Ryan
Andrew Ryan
Andrew Ryan
Andrew Ryan
Rod Brink
William Scott
Rodney Eggleston
William Scott
Michael Phelan
Michael Phelan
Andrew Wright
Wishar t Award not
mentioned in
Annual Report
Nick Thom
Andrew Wright
Andrew Wright
Andrew Wright
Bruce Morgan
Nick Thom
Bruce Morgan
Not Awarded
Andrew Wright
1969/70
Michael Wilson
Andrew Wright
1961/62
1968/69
Andrew Wright
1960/61
William Scott
Andrew Wright
1959/60
Michael Wilson
Peter Glenn
1958/59
1966/67
Peter Glenn
Peter Glenn
1957/58
1967/68
David Crankshaw
1956/57
William Belton
Anthony Woodhouse
1955/56
Peter Glenn
Not Awarded
Dick Ellis
1954/55
1953/54
This award
commenced in
1981/82
This award
commenced in
1951/52
Peter Horman
Presidents
Trophy
Yencken Cup
Senior Surf
R ace
Rex Sargeant
First Awarded
1982/83
Lady Nelson
Trophy
1952/53
Peter Glenn
This award commenced
in 1957/58
This award commenced
in 1957/58
Dick Ellis
John Wishart
Award
The Nepean
Trophy
Club Champion
1951/52
1950/51
1949/50
Season
John Gray
Brian Hall
Tim Mazzoletti
Graham Wells
Angus Milligan
James Spencer
Brian Marshall
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Jack Bednall
Rod Cummings
Angus Milligan
This award
commenced in
1963/64
Club Captains
Trophy
Not Awarded
Stephen Reid
Julian Byrne
Not Awarded
James Spencer
Not Awarded
James Spencer
Keith Forbes
Nick Thom
Rod Cummings
David Wells
David Wells
Peter Horman
This award
commenced in
1963/64
J R Wright Handicap Surf Race
Triton Trophy
Handicap Surf
R ace
1951 -52
MAJOR TROPHY WINNERS SINCE INCEPTION
Michael Flower
1979/80
Hamish Hunter
Hamish Hunter
Hamish Hunter
S. Roberts
R. Stephens
M. Simpson
David Rowell
David Rowell
Cameron Bolton
2002/03
2003/04
2004/05
2005/06
2006/07
2007/08
2008/09
2009/10
Cameron Hunter
1996/97
2001/02
Julian Grainger
1995/96
Cameron Hunter
Anthony May
1994/95
Peter MacDonald
Anthony May
1993/94
2000/01
Anthony May
1992/93
1999/2000
Andreas. Schall-Riacour
1991/92
Anthony Deague
Stuart Rayner
1990/91
Peter MacDonald
Vaughan Carlin
1989/90
1997/98
Nicholas Martin
1988/89
1998/99
Bryan Tisher
A. Schall-Riacour
1987/88
1985/86
1986/87
Robert Armstrong
Cameron Hunter
1984/85
Mike Sheppard
Bryan Tisher
1982/83
1983/84
Mike Sheppard
B. Roberts
1978/79
Michael Flower
Steve Reid
1977/78
1980/81
Steve Reid
1976/77
1981/82
Michael Flower
1975/76
Melainie Henr y
James Unkles
Tyrone Smoger
Jerome Elliott
Priscilla Barrington
Emma Ronald
Charlie Car ter
Tim Adams
David Austin
Tim Rowler
Jo Lynch
Talbot Henr y
Anthony Deague
Lachlan Wilson
Tim Simpson
David Hickey
Phil Lonie
Rober t Moulden
Anthony May
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Sally Adams
Sally Adams
Olivia Cable
Alex O'Shaughnessy
Alicia Williams
Alicia Williams
Not Awarded
Cathy Woodhouse
Cathy Woodhouse
Cathy Woodhouse
Cathy Woodhouse
Sarah Hewitt
Summer Hall
Helen Wills
Helen Wills
Helen Wills
Kate Rayner
Sue Dimmick
Nicholas Mar tin
Helen Wills
Sue Dimmick
Not Awarded
Melainie Henr y
Melainie Henr y
Melainie Henr y
Data Missing from
Annual Repor t.
Paul Freeman
Richard Berr y
Natalie Hood
Timothy Har t
Simon Knight
Michael Parkes
Richard Hayes
Heather Forsyth
Simon Knight
B. Roberts
William Knight
Mike Sheppard
T. Burrett
Steve Reid
Cameron Bolton
Dwight Harrison
Cameron Bolton
Cameron Bolton
Dwight Harrison
S. Roberts
Hamish Hunter
Hamish Hunter
Hamish Hunter
Luke . Harper
Hamish Hunter
Cameron Hunter
Grant Seidle
Nicholas Martin
Tommy Gregg
Anthony May
Anthony May
Anthony May
Stuart Rayner
Timothy Hart
Peter Appleyard
Peter Appleyard
Peter Appleyard
Timothy Hart
Cameron Hunter
Mike Shepherd
Br yan Tisher
Mike Shepherd
Mike Shepherd
Mike Shepherd
Ed Jewell
Mike Shepherd
Mike Sheppard
Steve Reid
Michael Flower
James Paynter
Stuart Rayner
Jo Lynch
Julian Byrne
Stuart Rayner
Andrew Perkins
Stuart Rayner
Peter Flockhart
Lloyd Perrin
Robert Robertson
Richard Fisher
Richard Berr y
Tim Hart
Nicholas Martin
Vaughan Carlin
Andrew Hewitt
Ian Campbell
Natalie Hood
Kate Rayner
Data Missing from
Annual Report.
Michael Parkes
Simon Knight
Timothy Hart
Natalie Hood
Ian Campbell
Ian Campbell
Simon Knight
Brian Eva
Richard Law
Jesse Faulkhead
Jonathon Tostevin
Kieran Byrne
Adam Godfrey
Tom Coulton
William Dwyer
Charlie Carter
Emma Ronald
David Austin
Peter Wilson
Simon Wilson
Paul Meehan
Tyrone Smoger
Simon Wilson
Thommy Gregg
Trent Knox
Mark Morris
Susan Dimmick
Kate Rayner
Data Missing from
Annual Report.
Vaughan Carlin
Stephen Walsh
Dwight Harrison
Timothy Hart
Jeff Hunt
Phillip Beattie
Tim McNamara
Br yan Tisher
Simon Knight
Brian Eva
Gerr y Reardon
Tony Westcott
Clive Smith
Guy McCausland
Richard Law
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Not Awarded
Dwight Harrison
Luke Austin
Luke Austin
Dwight Harrison
W. Dwyer
Nicholas Martin
John Aschhoff
John Aschhoff
John Aschhoff
Michael Hunt
David Whelan
Mark Morris
Robert Moulden
Timothy Hart
Br yan Tisher
Cameron Hunter
Nicholas Martin
Nicholas Martin
John Aschhoff
Nicholas Martin
Br yan Tisher
William Walker
William Walker
David Law
John Adams
B. Roberts
Clive Smith
Not Awarded
John Aschhoff
Richard Leggo
Russ White
EXTRACTS FROM THE ANNUAL REPORTS.
1949/1950
The presence of a patrol encouraged more swimmers
to the Back Beach. 34 people were rescued by the
patrol that year but sadly three drownings occurred
when no patrol was on duty .
The temporary clubhouse was now inadequate for
our purposes and work started on a two storey
structure under the supervision of Club Secretary
John Scott.
Sorrento-Portsea appeared in inter-club competitions
for the first time at the Victorian Championships held
on the Torquay beach.
1950/1951
Active membership reaches 15. 37 people rescued
during the season. Work commenced on the second
storey of the new clubhouse.
1951/1952
Portsea was selected as the venue for the Victorian
Surf Lifesaving Championships. Nine Clubs competed
but unfortunately exceptionally heavy surf permitted
only the beach events to be held. A lifesaving
demonstration was hastily arranged to provide
entertainment for the very large crowd that attended.
The Club's funds were augmented by £140. The
Championships were held at a later date at Torquay.
1952/1953
Active membership has now reached 37.
47 rescues carried out over the season with the most
being performed during one four day period.
On the 2nd January 1953 member Tom Willis dives
from London Bridge in a valiant attempt to rescue a
fisherman who had been swept away. Although not
successful in locating the fisherman Tom is awarded a
certificate for his bravery.
Noted in the annual report that the club will purchase
a generating plant to provide lighting for members
staying at the clubhouse.
The senior boat crew come 4th in the Victorian titles
with the Junior crew gaining 2nd.
Portsea Lifeguards 1998
SLSV Champs Portsea Boat Crew 1990
1953/1954
Active membership remains at 37. The clubhouse is
finally completed.
A touring team of New Zealand lifesavers visited
Portsea and stayed at the Lord Mayors Camp
in Portsea.
1954/1955
During another visit from a New Zealand touring
team they presented Portsea with a new Surf Reel.
Pt Leo becomes the second Surf Life Saving Club on
the peninsula.
1955/1956
Tragically, on Sunday 4th march 1956 John Wishart,
one of the founding members of the Club was
attacked by a shark as he was catching a wave with
fellow members Jack Hopper, Richard Wright, David
Crankshaw, Gregory Warland and Tony Woodhouse
following the Club Championships. John was one of
Victoria's top surf lifesavers, had represented the State
and personally been instrumental in 30 rescues. His
passing was a great loss to the Club .
A number of members transferred to the new Point
Leo Club, leaving only 24 members to start the
season. However a big recruiting and training effort
by Roy Boyce, Mal Hall and Sam Stirling doubled the
active membership by January.
The estate of the late Thomas Baker donated the Club
a surf boat named the "Lady Nelson" named after the
first Royal Navy Ship to enter Port Phillip Bay.
Agreement between West St Kilda Royal Life Saving
Club and Portsea to store reels at St Kilda to facilitate
winter training.
A road down the cliff to the Club House is bulldozed
by Mr Tom Maw.
1956/1957
Our former Club Captain, Jack Hopper, was appointed
to the very responsible position of State
Superintendent of the Victorian Surf Life Saving
Association. The John Wishart Memorial Medal was
introduced by Victorian State Centre - Surf Life Saving
State Surf Team Portsea Team A.Wright, (above) M. Phelan, B. Morgon
Olympic Representation by Portsea Members
Member
Membership
Olympics
Arthur Burge
Active
Water Polo
London 1948
David Boykett
Active
Rowing Eight
Melbourne 1956, Tokyo 1964
Neil Hewitt
Family Associate
Member of the Portsea Foundation
Rowing Eight
Melbourne 1956
John Konrads
Family Associate
Member of the Portsea Foundation
Swimming
1960 Rome, Tokyo 1964
Ken Roche
Family Associate
Athletics
Tokyo 1964
Pam Westendorf Active
Rowing
Moscow 1980
Peter Van Miltonberg Active
Athletics
Los Angeles 1984
Hamish McGlashan Active
Rowing
Seoul 1988, Barcelona 1992
Peter Foster
Active
Kayak
Seoul 1988
Toby Haenen
Active
Swimming
Barcelona 1992, Atlanta 1996
Danni Roche
Active
Women's Hockey
Atlanta 1996
Kate Richardson
Nee Anderson
Active
Athletics
Atlanta 1996 Sydney 2000
Natalie Hood
Active
Kayak
Atlanta 1996
Georgina Douglas Active
Rowing
Atlanta 1996 Sydney 2000
Rachel Imison OAM Active
Hockey
Sydney 2000, Athens 2004, Beijing 2008
Patrick Murphy
Active
Swimming
Athens 2004, Beijing 2008
introduced by Victorian State Centre - Surf Life Saving
Association of Australia to be awarded in recognition
of Victoria's best all round Surf Lifesaver for the
season. January 12th 1957. 22 people saved in a mass
rescue. On 20th January 1957 Mal Hall rescues his
own brother Clive from the surf. Reefer jackets are
now permitted club attire as well as blazers.
Straw Boaters complete the dress, 30/6d at Myers.
1957/1958
A record number of 77 rescues were performed, the
most noteworthy of these was Richard Wright's 500
yard swim to rescue four swimmers swept out beyond
Huey's reef. Andrew Wright becomes Portsea's first
active Cadet Member.
The outstanding competition successes were the win
by Peter Glenn in the Victorian Surfbelt
Championship and a third by Don Hudson.
Peter also came fifth in the in the same event
conducted at the Interstate Teams Challenge held at
Scarborough in Western Australia.
Our public relations officer, John Nugent, launched the
Club magazine "The Boomer".
The first Pt Leo Vs Portsea surf carnival held at
Portsea on April 7th 1958. It is hoped this will be an
annual event for years to come.
1958/1959
The name of the Club was officially changed to
Portsea Surf Life Saving Club by which it had been
more generally known. The original club badge was
replaced by a shield design.
A trophy in remembrance of John Wishart named the
"John Wishart Memorial Trophy" is struck.
This trophy is to be awarded each year to the best all
round lifesaver for the year. The trophy was donated
by Messrs. A. Stirling and J Roberts. The competition
extends over the whole season, points being awarded
for patrol efficiency, for successes in competition, and
the results of three special surf and belt races.
Peter Glenn is awarded the John Wishart Memorial
Medal as Victoria's best all-round Victorian Surf
Lifesaver for the season.
A new surfboat, launched in October, was named the
"John Wishart" to honour our late Club member.
Trophies for the Club Championships were presented
by Federal Treasurer, The Right Hon Harold Holt at
the annual presentation night.
A ten man Portsea team travelled to Maloolabah, in
Queensland, to compete in the Interstate Teams
Challenge held before the Australian Team
Championships. Portsea's Andrew Wright and Lorne's
McKenzie Greening won the Junior Surf Brace
Championship of Australia,Victoria's first ever win at
an Australian Team Championship
It is with regret that we have to report the deaths of
two of our new young members, Michael Gostelow
and John Ogge, who died in a tragic car accident on
their way to the Portsea surf they loved on March
31st 1959.
1959/1960
Club President Mil Napthine was elected Treasurer
of the Royal Humane Society, which makes civilian
awards for outstanding bravery.
We had a very good competition year. The Club won
a surf reel at the first carnival and a surfboat, donated
by B.P. at the last carnival which was held at Ocean
Grove. The deciding factor in winning the surfboat
was the points earned by outsider Terry Smith who
came in fourth in the senior surf race.
Victorian Championship Titles went to our Junior
Rescue and Resuscitation Team and individually to
Andy Wright for his win in the Junior Belt Race.
The Club committee started to plan the construction
of a new clubhouse.
1960/1961
Jack Hopper is made the first Life Member of the club.
Mr Geoffrey Grimwade C.B.E., BSc great supporter of
the club since inception dies.
A major advance in life saving methods was the
adoption of mouth to mouth resuscitation techniques.
Andy Wright and Peter Burke respectively won the
senior and junior Victorian Championships Surf Belt
Titles and were selected to compete for Victoria in
the Interstate Teams Challenge where Andrew won
the Surf Race event.
Future Prime Minister and Portsea resident Harold
Holt joined Fred Matear as Patrons of our Club.
George Halls acknowledged for his cooperation in
construction of a motorised surf boat.
1961/1962
Nick Thom and Kevin Morris were awarded the
Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal for Life Saving
for their efforts following a tragic drowning at
Koonya Beach.
Both Mr Nick Thom and Mr Kevin Morris were
awarded the Bronze Medal in 1962, the following is
taken from the archives of the Royal Humane Society.
The Portsea Surf Life Saving Club was phoned for help,
and a party of life savers arrived, quickly followed by a
reel and line.
When Morris arrived he saw Opie and Bishop about
100 yards out with Offor on their surf board.
He swam out to help them, and as he neared them
they were swept from their board. He swam to Offor
and, with difficulty, swam with him through the surf to
the shore.
When the reel arrived from Portsea, Thom put on the
belt and swam 150-200 yards, accompanied by Peter
Campbell. They commenced to bring Wentworth
ashore. When they reached the breakers Campbell left
Thom in order not to hamper him, but when still 30
yards from shore Campbell was exhausted and had to
be rescued by another beltman.
Wentworth did not respond to treatment. The rescue
operations were abandoned because of the worsening
conditions.
The following Portsea members and local
people were awarded Royal Humane Society.
Paul Offor:
Bronze Medal
Ronald Percival Opie:
Bronze Medal
Allan John Bishop:
Bronze Medal
Kevin Francis Morris:
Bronze Medal
Noel Rodney Campbell:
Certificate of Merit
Peter Neil Campbell:
Nicholas Thom:
Bronze Medal
Graeme Lindsay Schlipalius:
James Douglas Farfor:
Ian Robert McCorkell:
Harold Noel Clarke:
The following two people who lost their lives
had their names recorded in the archives:
John Edwin Strahan, Bundoora (Vic), aged 21 years,
who lost his life in going to the rescue of
Robert Evans
Harvey Townshend Wentworth, Frankston (Vic),
ambulance driver, aged 33 years, who lost his life in
going to the rescue of Robert Evans and John Strachan
at Koonya Beach, Sorrento, on 10th December 1961.
Andy Wright wins Bronze in the Surf Belt event at the
Interstate Teams Challenge held during the Australian
Titles at Burnie Tasmania.
Mil Napthine was elected an Honorary Life Member
of our Club and Victorian State Centre - Surf Life
Saving Association of Australia.
1962/1963
Mal Hall is awarded Life Membership of the club.
On the competition front our Junior Boat crew won
a State Title. Bruce Morgan and Andy Wright gained
selection in the Victorian State Team which competed
at the Interstate Teams Challenge at the Australian
Championships held at Warrnambool Victoria.
Work commences on the new clubhouse.
1963/1964
The new clubhouse is by now finished and had cost
over £17,000. It was the best equipped in Victoria,
with an excellent first-aid room, ready to meet
any emergency.
Andy Wright was one again chosen for the Victorian
State Team to compete at the Australian Titles but
regretfully relinquished his place on the team due to
impending examinations.
The second Portsea shield which was created around
1958 is replaced by the current design.
1964/1965
Our Club Champion, Mike Phelan, won the State
Belt Title and was selected to represent Victoria at
the Australian Championships in Western Australia.
Michael Wilson won the State Board Title against a
red hot field. Andy Wright was one of two Victorians
selected in an Australian Representative Surf Team to
compete in the USA.
Funds were allocated towards the cost of a new
surfboat to be named "John Wishart II".
1965/1966
Repco Limited's generous donated an aluminium
surfboat to the club.
This boat represented an innovative departure from
standard surfboat construction.
The club purchases 2 new surfboats and a gear trailer.
1966/1967
We had an opportunity to examine the USA lifesaving
methods firsthand when a touring USA team
competed at the Portsea Surf carnival.
Our sympathy is extended to the families of Active
member Anthony Misso and Associate member H. G.
Wells who died during the year.
1967/1968
Sunday 17 December 1967 our Patron and Australia's
Prime Minister, the Rt. Honourable Harold Holt
drowned at the isolated Cheviot beach. Portsea
members were called from the nearby Mt. Levy beach
and were the first to initiate a search but
unfortunately without success.
Nick Thom was awarded Life Membership of Portsea
for his meritorious action in the Koonya Beach rescue
in 1961.
1968/1969
On Sunday 16th December 1968 the Harold Holt
Memorial Surf Carnival was held at the Back Beach.
The carnival was attended by 24 clubs and fine
weather and good surf made this carnival the most
successful this season.
A record 83 people were rescued from the surf
1969/1970
Peter Humphris is awarded Life Membership of
the club.
We started to build much needed extension to the
surf clubhouse to provide additional gear storage and
accommodation.
There were two important innovations at Portsea.
We fostered a group of Nipper lifesavers, open to
boys aged 9-13 years. Jack Bednall was instrumental in
getting this new activity off the ground. Secondly, Tony
Briglia and Jeff Hart organised a Bronze Medallion
training camp. Eleven prospective new members
participated in an intensive week-long course of
Bronze Medallion training. We hope these new
activities will encourage young men to join our Surf
Lifesaving Club to participate in both patrols and
competition. The legendary Portsea Bronze Camp
is born!
1970/1971
Angus Milligan is awarded Life Membership of the club.
The Club channelled its energies into the planning and
building of the clubhouse extensions, with many
members sacrificing participation in other Club
activities to ensure the smooth progress of the
building works.
Big surf and good organisation make the Portsea
carnival a memorable carnival for the many
competing Clubs.
1972/1973
After 23 years as President, Mil Napthine, retired and
was installed as Club Patron.
Norm Adams is awarded Life Membership of the club.
The season saw the Club introduce a mandatory
pre-season 400 metre swimming test, designed to
increase the efficiency of patrols.
A rescue at Pearce Road Beach was particularly
demanding with at least nine members demonstrating
their experience in heart-lung resuscitation.
In late February, the touring USA Team visited Portsea
facilitating a useful exchange of lifesaving techniques.
A new surfboat, donated by the Coca-Cola Company,
was christened the "Mil Napthine"
1973/1974
The high point of the season was the announcement
of Brian Hall as the John Wishart Memorial Medal
winner, awarded to Victoria's best all round Surf
Life saver.
The Premier of Victoria, the Rt. Honourable Mr. R. J.
Hamer, was Guest of Honour to open the Portsea
Surf Carnival which was unfortunately abandoned due
to the inclement weather.
1974/1975
Vernon Spencer and Graham Wells are awarded Life
Membership of the club.
The surfboat crew competed in the first 140 mile
"George Bass Marathon Row" from Batemans Bay to
Eden. The crew consisted of Ray McDonald, Tim Kay,
Richard Fisher, Julian Byrne, Karl Aschhoff, Peter
Reddie and Nigel Kay.
1975/1976
In November, 1975, the Portsea Back Beach Reserves
were transferred to the National Parks service which
resulted in the commencement of capital works
projects to protect the park area.
An extension to the gear room was completed
with the assistance of a Victorian Government
Building Grant.
The ladies Auxiliary was founded under the guidance
of their president Gwen Reardon. The Auxillary has
already made a valuable donation of trophies and
equipment to the club.
1976/1977
Hal Guilday is awarded Life Membership of the club.
The second "George Bass Surfboat Marathon" was
held and the Portsea Boat Crew, led by Russ White,
won an outboard motor.
The season also saw the installation of sophisticated
radio communications equipment that allowed the
Club to communicating directly with Victorian State
Centre and other emergency services
1977/978
Russ White is awarded Life Membership of the club.
Portsea hosted the Canterbury District Team
(New Zealand) for the first leg of their tour: a day
they remembered throughout the Tour.
As a new innovation, the Patrol Rescue Event
was conducted in conjunction with the
Club Championships.
The Portsea Hotel sponsored the purchase of a
second wooden surfboat named the "Sarah Kennon".
The Portsea Surf carnival was cancelled due to heavy
surf conditions and transferred to an alternate venue.
1978/1979
Steven Reid was announced as the "John Wishart
Memorial Medal Winner" for Victorian Surf Lifesaver
of the season year.
Marcus Bourke awarded Bronze Medal for the rescue
and 2km swim to shore get help for his mate on a
capsized yacht.
Nigel Kay is awarded Life Membership of the club.
Portsea won the "State Patrol Efficiency Competition"
winning the "3DB Music" Inshore Rescue Boat
(the Club's first IRB).
The surf boat boat crew contested the "George Bass
Surf Boat Marathon.
1979 - 1980
Michael Parkes was awarded an SLSA of Australia
Bronze Meritorious award for his heroic rescue of
four swimmers caught in a rip at Skenes Creek on the
west coast near Apollo Bay
A new surfboat the "London Bridge" arrived towards
the end of the season.
Ladies Auxiliary President Lois Eva reported on
various functions including dinner dance, BBQ's raffles
and street stalls.
Portsea Clubhouse 1962
1990 Winter IRB Training
Pier to Perignon 2005
1980/1981
Brothers Bill Knight and Simon Knight are awarded
Life Membership of the club.
Female Active Members join the Association. Our first
female active members were Margaret Lyle, Jenny
Evans, Heather Forsyth, Suzette Dootjes, Fiona
Harrison and Angela Whitty.
The Los Angeles Lifeguard Touring team included
Portsea on their itinerary, with the visit facilitating a
useful exchange of lifesaving techniques.
Roy Boyce granted life membership of Victorian Surf
Life Saving Association.
1981/1982
Brian Eva is awarded Life Membership of the club.
This season saw the Surf Life Saving Association of
Australia celebrate its seventy-fifth anniversary.
Club Honorary legal Advisor Colin Keon-Cohen dies
after a short illness.
The clubhouse underwent some changes with the
construction of a communications and observation
tower to provide a more effective beach observation
Aussie Titles Simon Knight,
Michael Parkes,
Rowen Cameron
1971/1972
At last the completion of the extensions to the
clubhouse. The interior, kitchen and bunkroom were
fitted out with accommodation increasing to 21 beds.
The Club suffered a serious setback when the
"Cyril Farfor" one of the finest and most
competitive surfboats in Victoria, was lost in big surf
at Gunnamatta.
1983/1984
President Gerry Reardon resigns to move interstate.
Rick Law assumes Presidency.
Rick Law and Tim Kay are awarded Life Membership
of the club.
A new surf boat named the "Lois Napthine"
christened on11th February 1984 at a function held at
the Portsea home of Patron Mil and Lois Napthine.
The Portsea team finishes second in the Victorian
winter IRB competition.
Portsea clubhouse almost destroyed in a wild
storm that hit the Mornington Peninsula on March
30th 1984.
1984/1985
Roy Boyce is awarded Life Membership of the club.
Portsea win Silver in the Junior Beach Relay at
National Titles at Pt Leo with team members, Vaughan
Carlin, Cameron Hunter, Brandon Reid and
Andrew Shiels.
Restoration of the destroyed clubhouse in full swing
managed by Restore Portsea Group (RPG) comprising
Ian Campbell, Simon Knight, Richard Fisher, Jeff Hunt
Michael Parks Phil Beattie and Gus Milligan.
The Sorrento Rotary Club donated $10,000 to the
restoration fund.
The Portsea Foundation, a group formed to raise
funds to assist in the completion of the extensive
renovations to the clubhouse and to provide funds
for future capital works was created by a number of
Melbourne's businessmen
THE FOUNDERS
John Bell (decd.)
David Deague
Lindsay Fox
John Mcintosh
Denis Roche
Marcus Burke
Rob Fildes
John Konrads
Glen Morley
Clive Smith Snr
1985/1986
Totally restored and remodelled Clubhouse re-opened
on 15th March 1986 by The Hon. Neil Tresize, Minister
for Sport and Recreation.
A group to be known as The Portsea Foundation is
formed by a number of prominent businessmen and
women assures capital funding for the future
requirements of the club.
Sue Dimmick wins Silver in the Malibu Open Ladies
event at the Australian Titles, Moana SA.
1987/1988
Portsea still largest Surf Life Saving Club in Australia
with triple the nation average of female members.
Tim Hart awarded the John Wishart Memorial Medal
for Victorian Life Saver of the Year.
Mathew Incani awarded the Tattersalls Bravery Award
for rescuing a pilot from a ditched aircraft at the
Portsea Front Beach during Bi-Centennial celebrations
in January. Mathew received a medal and $1,000 from
Tattersalls which he donated to the club.
Portsea wins Silver in National Titles Patrol
Competition.
Sue Dimmick named captain of the Victorian State
Team at the National Titles in Cronulla. The first time
a female has captained any Interstate team in the
history of the Association.
A little known actress, Kylie Minogue featured with
Portsea Lifesavers for a TV WEEK photo opportunity
at the Back Beach.
Patron Mil Napthine celebrates his 80th birthday at a
formal party at the Portsea Hotel.
1988/1989
Michael Parkes, Steve Reid and Richard Fisher are
awarded Life Membership of the club.
The first Portsea Surf Carnival for 16 years held on
the bayside beach within the newly opened Pt Nepean
National Park. Full March Past held on the School of
Army Health parade ground.
Portsea wins Silver for the second year in National
Titles Patrol Competition.
Simon Knight wins Gold in the over 35 Beach Sprint,
National Masters Titles.
Natalie Hood is selected as a member of the Victorian
team to tour New Zealand winning the Womens
Beach Flags events at all carnivals and first place in
the Malibu and Surf Ski events at the Taylors Mistake
Beach Carnival.
1989/1990
Portsea celebrates 40th year of operation as a Surf
Lifesaving Club.
Natalie Hood awarded the John Wishart Memorial
Medal for Victorian Life Saver of the Year and goes
on to be the first female to win the Australian Surf
Life Saver of the Year. Natalie Hood becomes the first
women to gain an IRB Drivers certificate at Portsea.
The Under 21 boat crew of Mathew Incani, Paul Wells,
Andrew Holliday, Rafe Loadman and sweep Michael
Parkes win the Victorian Title and gain 4th in the
Australian Titles.
Mil Napthine
Portsea Back Beach
1982/1983
Portsea was incorporated as a company limited by
guarantee on 13th January 1983.
The introduction of a professional lifeguard service at
the beach on weekdays and Saturday mornings from
Christmas Day to Australia Day.
Portsea win Gold at the inaugural Victorian IRB Titles
held at Portsea.
1986/1987
Using active members as a measure Portsea becomes
the largest surf lifesaving club in Australia.
Sue Dimmick wins Ladies Malibu in the
Interstate Teams Challenge at National Titles at
Scarborough. WA.
First running of the Portsea Swim Classic attracted
200 entrants.
In the first year of the National Titles Patrol
Competition event Portsea takes a 4th place
Pt Nepean National Park opens.
Christening the John S. Bell 1994
post and effective communications control centre.
A female bunkroom was also incorporated into the
building to accommodate the ever increasing number
of female members.
Dick Fisher Gerry Reardon Russ White
Uncle Tobys Iron Man comes to Portsea in its
inaugural year. Despite enormous pressure from Surf
Life Saving Australia national and State organisations
to abandon our involvement the event it is a huge
success with 25,000 spectators cramming the beach.
Portsea applies to the Guinness Book of Records for
a record for the world's biggest Surf Life Saving Patrol
with over 100 members on duty.
Portsea wins Silver for the third year in National Titles
Patrol Competition at Burleigh Heads QLD with the
team of Andrew Hewitt, Nick Martin, Simon Knight,
Andreas Schall-Riacour, Natalie Hood and Team
Captain Tim Hart.
Simon Knight wins Gold in the Over 35 year Beach
Sprint at the National Masters Championships at
Pacific Beach QLD 29th March 1989
Portsea Swim Classic entrants pass the 1,000 mark.
On January 21st 1990 151 people rescued by Simon
Knight's patrol following a sand bank collapse.
1990/1991
Portsea finally wins GOLD in the National Titles
Patrol Competition with the team of Simon Knight,
Andrew Hewitt, Nick Martin, Andreas Schall-Riacour,
Cameron Hunter and Team Captain Tim Hart.
Under the management of President Brian Eva the
club submits an application to host the 1993 SLSA
Australian Championships in part as a response to the
lack of local carnivals after several years of applying
for a Victorian carnival. The application was not
successful with the Titles going to Kurrawa QLD.
The first local carnival for 18 years was held at the
Back Beach with perfect weather and big clean
surf ensuring it was a successful return of a carnival
to Portsea.
Richard Fisher establishes a fund to support the
operational activities of the club. The fund is to be
known as The Challenge 2000. When individual
donations to The Challenge exceed $500, members
will be recognised as members of The Napthine Trust.
1991/1992
Ian Campbell and Tim Hart are awarded Life
A large team attend the Victorian Titles held this year
at Pt Leo. Portsea coming away with seven GOLD,
eight SILVER and five BRONZE medals including Gold
and Silver in the Patrol Competition.
At the National Titles in Collaroy Portsea takes the
SILVER in the National Patrol Competition. The team
comprising Nick Martin, Andreas Schall-Riacour,
Cameron Hunter, Bryan Tisher, Stuart Rayner and
Team Captain Tim Hart.
Simon Knight wins GOLD in both the Over 40 Beach
Sprint and Beach Flags at the National Masters Titles.
1992/1993
Brian Eva retires as President after taking the position
in 1984. He retires as the second longest serving
President after Mil Napthine. Prior to this Brian
served as Secretary from 1979/1984.
At the National Titles in Kurrawa NSW Portsea wins
BRONZE in the National Titles Patrol Competition.
The team of Nick Martin, Andreas Schall-Riacour,
Anthony May, Marcus Stacey, Cameron Hunter and
Team Captain Tim Hart.
1993/1994
Cameron Hunter elected to the position of president
of the club.
Nick Martin is awarded Life Membership of the club.
John Bell, club supporter, Swim Classic sponsor and
philanthropist tragically dies aged 43.
At the National Titles in Swansea Belmont NSW
Portsea takes the SILVER medal in the National Titles
Patrol Competition with team members Bryan Tisher,
Cameron Hunter, Anthony May, Marcus Stacey, Hamish
Cook and Team Captain Tim Hart.
Tim Hart retires after 7 years as Club Captain.
Clubhouse extension to the western decking area
provides much needed IRB storage.
Fisherman Raymond Walker is swept from the Heuy's
Reef outside patrol hours and tragically drowns.
Despite a lengthy search by club members and police
Mr Walker's body is never recovered. The family of
Mr Walker subsequently presented a plaque to the
club to honour him and the efforts of club members.
1994/1995
Natalie Hood is awarded Life Membership of the club.
Portsea Swim Classic and Pier to Perignon events run
successfully.
The 100th anniversary of the late Percy Cerutty's
birth is celebrated at the clubhouse with speeches by
Percy's widow, Nancy Cerutty supported by Olympian
Herb Elliott.
1995/1996
Sue Dimmick is awarded Life Membership of the club.
Construction of the beach access road commences
after 15 years of lobbying State and Local
government bodies. Portsea makes the final of Open
Surf Teams at the Australian Titles at Kurrawa QLD
with the team of Talbot Henry, Soren Luckens, Rob
Moulden and Adam Mackey.
1996/1997
A kiosk was constructed at the western end of the
clubhouse to aid in fund-raising.
Following construction of the beach access road work
commences on moving the main entrance to the club
from the eastern to western side.
First carnival in over 20 years held at the Back Beach.
Our first ever Womens Surfboat crew win Silver at
the Victorian Titles at Lorne and make the finals at
the National Titles at Kurrawa QLD. Crew comprised
Leanne Ambrose, Annie McDonnell, Pam Westendorf,
Fleur Worboys and sweep Andrew Sturgess
1997/1998
Percy Cerutty fun run amalgamated with the
Australian Runners Association's Portsea Twilight Run.
Ed Roche wins GOLD in the Open Surf Teams event
at the Victorian Titles at Ocean Grove and goes on to
make the final in the National Titles at Kurrawa QLD
in the same event.
1998/1999
50th Anniversary of the club celebrated at a black tie
function in The Great Hall of the National Gallery.
The Portsea Swim Classic reaches a record field
of 2,400
Past Club Captain (1950 - 51) Rex Sargeant and
Victorian Life Saving President Charles Lyne OA visit
the Portsea Bronze Camp.
The fundraising initiative The Challenge / Napthine
started by Richard Fisher hits the $100,000 mark.
1999/2000
Cameron Hunter and Rob Moulden are awarded Life
The Challenge fund reaches $100,000 under the
management of fund founder Richard Fisher.
The Portsea Swim Classic is hit by a huge storm mid
swim that resulted in 150 swimmers being rescued by
water safety staff. The event was postponed until the
following day when it was successfully concluded.
Major maintenance works completed on the
clubhouse with an upgrade to the kitchen,
replacement of the roof and extension of the
western decking. The works were made possible by a
$100,000 grant from the Victorian Government.
A magnificent effort by our Nipper competitors at
the Victorian Nipper Championships held at Pt Leo
in March where Portsea won 5 Gold, 1 Silver and 3
Bronze medals.
2000/2001
Inaugural Advanced Lifesavers Certificate Camp held
to develop the clubs lifesaving elite.
The Uncle Tobys Iron Man series returns to Portsea
after a year away and for the last time. Competitors
were confronted by a typical Portsea 3/4 metre surf.
Welcome back Uncle!
Rob Moulden and Cameron Hunter awarded Life
2001/2002
Inaugural Advanced Lifesavers Certificate Camp held
to develop the clubs lifesaving elite.
The Uncle Tobys Iron Man series returns to Portsea
after a year away and for the last time as the series is
being wound-up. Competitors were confronted by
typical Portsea 3/4 metre surf. Welcome back Uncle!
Andrew Hewitt awarded Life Membership of the club.
2002/2003
Mil Napthine, founding president and later Patron
sadly dies on 26 September 2002 aged 94.
After 2 years of planning and hard work the Wall Of
Fame was finally unveiled at the Captain's Barrel on
Easter Sunday. The Wall was conceived in 2001 by Life
Member and current Treasurer Tim Hart to recognise
the effort over an extended period of time of a wide
cross section of our membership and supporters.
The criteria for membership of the Wall are wide and
embracing. It recognises members and nominal
members of the Portsea SLSC who have given long
and/or exceptional service to the club. The WOF is
launched at the Kooyong Tennis Club. Mil Napthine is
remembered in an emotional address by Life Member
Roy Boyce.
The Swim Classic internet entry system goes live with
many swimmers taking advantage of this new entry
and payment method.
2003/2004
Cameron Hunter retires from the position of
President after 7 years of service and is replaced by
Simon Wilson.
Daniel Smith wins GOLD in the U/19 Beach Flags
at the National Surf Lifesaving Championships at
Kurrawa QLD. This is the first individual gold medal
Portsea has won at the national titles.
September saw the commencement of a massive
schedule of training and education including the Junior
Development Camp
2004/2005
Rowan Cameron and Jarrod Monaghan appointed as
competition Club Coaches.
Portsea's Honorary Club Medical Officer and Life
Member Dr Natalie Hood is appointed National
Honorary Medical Officer and member of the
Australian Resuscitation Council.
Life Members Cameron Hunter and Tim Hart awarded
Citation of Merit by the International Life Saving
Federation for services to the lifesaving community.
The club sadly acknowledges the passing of Sam
Stirling, a founding active member and Nick Thom,
Life Member.
2005/2006
Portsea's IRB racing team win the Victorian
Championships.
The Portsea Swim Classic celebrated its 20th year
Great results at the National Titles; David Rowell 6th
in the Open Mens 2km Run, Daniel Smith 8th in the
Open Mens Beach Flags and Meredith Woods 7th in
the U19 Womens Beach Sprint.
Peter Bolton wins GOLD in the Mens Surf Race at
the Masters World Championships held at Lorne in
February 2006.
2006/2007
2007 is declared The Year of the Surf Life Saver by the
Australian Government.
Major maintenance is undertaken on the clubhouse
including the replacement of the front and eastern
decks, replacing the lintels across the gear room roller
doors and upgrading storage inside the clubhouse.
Dave Rowell, Robbie Hyland and Mark Simpson finish
1st, 2nd and 3rd in the Open Mens 2km run at the
Victorian Championships at Lorne 17 Feb 2007
Dave Rowell wins a Bronze Medal in the Open Mens
2km run at the Australian Championship at
Scarborough Beach WA.
As a by-product of the internet based membership
payments system we can capture email addresses and
use these to enable email delivery of the eBoomer
electronic newsletter.
Hon National Medical Officer and Life Member
Dr Natalie Hood has been involved in assessing and
implementing the major changes to our cardio
pulmonary resuscitation methods incorporating the
30:2 regime.
2007/2008
Lachlan Wilson is awarded Life Membership of
the club.
Silver Medals won at the Australian Championships at
Scarborough WA by Dave Rowell in the 2km Beach
Run and Rowan Cameron in the Masters 50-55 years
Beach Flags.
The Pier to Perignon celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Vice President Jo Lynch manages a revamp of The
Boomer publishing a quarterly, full colour magazine
with a pre-season edition in November, a summer
edition in January, a season wrap up in April and a
winter edition in August. To supplement this a
fortnightly eBoomer was created that will be sent to
all members by email.
Sadly the club loses the following members: Clarice
White, John Kirchhubel, Hal Guilday, Tom Willis, Ricky
Hunt and Roy Boyce.
The Inaugural "Red Alert" was held at the Anglesea
carnival where the might of Portsea took on the soft
side (West Coast) on 6 January 2008. The day was a
huge success with a total of 80 competitors and
officials from Portsea attending.
2008/2009
Portsea Surf Life Saving Club's David Rowell has been
awarded Male Athlete of the Year in the 2009 Life
Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence.
The competition team had great Australian
Championships campaign at Scarborough WA. Dave
Rowell won Gold in the 2km run, Luke Anthony won
Bronze in the Under 19 Beach Sprint and the Under
19 Beach Relay team of Kelly MacDonnell, Teisha King,
Amber King and Emily Cameron won Bronze.
Kelly McDonnell won the U/17 Beach Flags in the
State Teams carnival.
James Cameron selected to compete for Victoria in
the Open Mens State Teams Beach Flags against
ex-Open National Titles champions.
2009/2010 The 60th Anniversary
Builders were commissioned to replace the club roof,
replace external balcony telephone-pole supports,
upgrade the electrical system, and replace the roof
over the IRB gear room. All of these works were
ready for the 2009/2010 season and ensured our club
facilities are capable of providing a first class base for
members and for the safety of the swimming public.
Georgia Barry, Kelly McDonnell, Teisha King and
Amber King winning Gold in the U/19 Beach Relay,
Dave Rowell wins Silver in the 2km Mens Beach Run
and Luke Anthony wins Bronze in the U/19 Beach
Sprint all at the Australian Championships Kurrawa
Beach QLD, 16th & 17th March 2010
Ian Campbell resigns from the position of Club
Secretary after 26 years of service in this role.
The highly successful Portsea Crocs Nipper program
expanded this year to accommodate 330 children.
The Nipper Management team of Kerri Hart, Sue
Traynor, Paul Hunter and James Paynter, under the
expert guidance of Charlie Schall organised the
program with great enthusiasm and professionalism.
Rowan Cameron wins Life Saving Victoria's Award for
Excellence for his work in teaching water safety.
Another very sad year as the club losses Founding
Member and Life Member Ron Knight, Life Member
Russ White and Lois Napthine, wife of Founding
Member and past patron Mil Napthine (decd)
The club celebrated its 60th anniversary on
Saturday 21st November 2009 at a function held in
the Olympic Room at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.
In a special moment, Tim Wishart presented the
Bronze Medallion of his late father John Wishart to
the club. The committee agree with Tim to loan the
medal to Victorian Surf Life Saving to be displayed at
the Life Saving Victoria Headquarters.
Portsea R/R Team 1982
The preceding brief look into the history of the club
in this its 60th year of operation was drawn from
annual reports, Boomer newsletters, committee
meeting minutes, newspaper articles and personal
recollections of members.
If you consider any of the details are incorrect contact
the club and provide evidence and we will correct this
before a similar short history is published at some
significant point in the future.
Ian Campbell.
Portsea R/R Team Michael Shepherd,
Steve Reid, Rob Watson, Day,
MarkWallace, Andy Wraith 1970's
Mil Napthine Surfboat /Crew 1972
Notes
5,227 LIVES SAVED SINCE 1949

2009/2010 - Portsea Surf Life Saving Club

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