Weekly Bulletin – 2 March 2015

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Mar 2, 2015 / in Weekly News Bulletin / by

Surf conditions were tough for nippers competing at the Junior Branch Championships at Salt last Saturday and Sunday. Congratulations to all Yamba Nippers who braved the tough conditions and represented our club so well.

In team events, the U10’s surf race team (Kalani Ives, Malik & Yasmin Elabbasi and Sam Earle) won silver. The Buchannan Team (Cooper Olsen, Logan Miltiadou, Taliga Laverty, Max Earle, Kalani Ives and Carissa Miltiadou) won bronze. Carissa Militadou (U11’s) went on to win gold in the ironwoman, silver in the surf race, and bronze in the flags. Sam Earle (U9’s) bought home a bronze medal in the surf race. Kalani Ives (U10’s) won gold in the flags, board and surf race and bronze in the beach sprints. Jorden Elabbasi (U13’s) won silver in the surf race and just missed the medals placing fourth in the ironman and board events. Malik Elabbasi (U10’s) won gold in the surf race.

This Saturday is the final round of the North Coast Surf Boat Series at Coffs Harbour. There are double points on offer in this final round. The Over 160 Years Masters crew of Chris Bonner, Wayne Ringland, Rod McSkimming, Scott Greensill and sweep Ray Wiblen are leading the point score in their division and will be looking for a top 3 placing to claim the title. The Open Women’s Crew of Leah Essex, Jo King, Angela Eke, Cassie Maria, Hannah Smith and sweep Rod McSkimming are running a close 2nd behind Crescent Heads and will be out for a win at Coffs to try and claim the title.

After a few weeks of no Nippers due to the conditions it was nice to be back on the beach on Sunday morning. The surf conditions were perfect for plenty of time on the boards. Congratulations to the Nipper of the Week Jorja White. Jorja impressed everyone with her swimming and board work, and even surprised herself with how far she swam! Congratulations Jorja, enjoy using your Sassafras Pasta and Pizza Restaurant voucher.

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Yamba Nippers will be hosting a “Life Saving Extravaganza” and Open Day on Sunday 15th March. This morning will showcase the life saving skills Yamba Nippers have mastered this season. If you have ever wondered what Nippers is all about, come down and watch the demonstrations and join in fun.

Yamba SLSC meat raffles are on every Saturday evening at the Yamba Golf and Country Club. Ray O’Brien, Pat Ridgway, Steve Pettet & Rob Foster will be selling tickets from 5:30pm with the draw staring at 6:30pm. With 33 meat trays up for grabs, come along and try you luck!

Thank you to our volunteer patrols who continue to monitor Main Beach in all conditions. Patrols for this weekend are:

Saturday 7th 9-1pm Patrol 2- Mitch Imeson, Luke Patricks, Katie Becker, Cathy Felmingham, Pierre De Billot, Molly Sanders, Ellie Felmingham, Xahlia Pashen, Luke Hitchings.

Sunday 8th 9-12.30pm Patrol 3- Matthew Saunders, Marty Dougherty, Daniel Connors, Jill Ennever, Belinda Bock, Rebecca Clout, Max Normand, Jesse Holloway, Jasmin Ives.

Sunday 8th 12.30-4pm Patrol 4- Phil Kelly, Ray O’Brien, Caitlin O’Mahony, Mike Smith, Jo King, Leah Essex, Erin Johns, Mitchell Johns.

Yamba SLSC thanks all their sponsors for their continued support. Sponsors for the 2014/15 season are Gold – Elders Real Estate Yamba, Clarence Valley Council, Yamba Golf & Country Club; Silver – Waratah Constructions, Westlawn Finance, Yamba Shores Tavern, The Yulgilbar Foundation, Coopers Premium Beverages, Pacific Hotel, The Northern Network, Yamba Bowling Club; Bronze – Harwood Hotel, Clarence Valley Review, Maclean Variety Meats, Belinda’s Store, The Daily Examiner, Yamba Lions, Yamba Rotary, Radio 2GF, Coastal Views.

The 2014/15 Yamba Nipper sponsors are Yamba Flooring Xtra, SunSense Sunscreen, Stand Up Paddleboards Yamba, SeaFire Restaurant @ Yamba Golf & Country Club, Sassafras Pasta and Pizza Restaurant, Yamba Physiotherapy, Signcraft, Maclean Variety Meats and Back Home Bakery.

All club information, including newsletters, membership details, training courses and coming events, is available on the website yambaslsc.com.au

The club office is open on Monday 9am-12 noon, Tuesday 2:30pm- 5:30pm and Friday 10am – 2pm.