Introducing: Matt Russell-Jones – Surf Boat Captain

Introducing: Matt Russell-Jones – Surf Boat Captain

In response to the feedback we received from the recent member survey, we thought it would be a good idea to introduce you to the different members of the Long Reef SLSC Management Committee. In this post we meet Matt Russell-Jones who is the club’s Surf Boat...
Connor Blitzes Competition in U9 Boys Swim

Connor Blitzes Competition in U9 Boys Swim

Is this a future SLS champion in the making? Connor Ward, Longy U9 nipper, came 1st in the U9 boys swim at the SNB Branch Carnival at Collaroy last Sunday! His sister CJ Ward placed an excellent 17th in the U11 girls swim in a highly competitive field, including many...
IRB Crew & Driver Training in Full “Flight”

IRB Crew & Driver Training in Full “Flight”

(photos: young gun driver candidate Ben & crew punching through waves) For the last couple of months the new IRB crew & driver candidates have been busy homing their skills in at times quite challenging conditions at Longy beach. The photos say it all,...
New Nippers Competition Coordinator – Dione Mead

New Nippers Competition Coordinator – Dione Mead

This season at Longy there was a gap for those Nippers wanting to compete in surf lifesaving carnivals. We have not been actively promoting them as there is a lot of effort in organising the competitors, entries, water safety and officials for each carnival. This is...