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...
Forsyth Family Donates Nipper Board

Forsyth Family Donates Nipper Board

A big thank you to the Nicole Forsyth and her family for donating a nipper board to Longy! It will definitely be put to good use. If you have any unused boards or other nippers gear which you would like to donate to the club, please contact Euan Fisher at...
Long Reef Gives the Active Foamie Fast Fives a Go

Long Reef Gives the Active Foamie Fast Fives a Go

A group of Long Reef Under 9’s and Under 10’s started off their summer school holidays with a board competition at Dee Why Surf club in December. This was a casual competition to give the younger ones a taste of what it was like to enter a carnival. It included 2 swim...
Now Available: Mountain Fresh Fruit Juices

Now Available: Mountain Fresh Fruit Juices

We are now stocking these amazing Mountain Fresh fruit juices. So buy a single drink for $2 or a large family juice (1.5 litres) to share for only $5 (with free plastic cups). • No preservatives • No colour or flavour • No stabilisers • No water • Only the highest...