Weekly News Bulletin – 9 March 2015

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Apr 5, 2015 / in Weekly News Bulletin / by

It was gold and silver to Yamba SLSC Boaties after the final rounds of the Far North Coast Boat Series were held at Coffs Harbour on Saturday. Congratulations to the Over 160 Years Masters crew of Chris Bonner, Wayne Ringland, Rod McSkimming, Scott Greensill and sweep Ray Wiblen who finished the series in 1st place and the Open Women’s Crew of Leah Essex, Jo King, Angela Eke, Cassie Maria, Hannah Smith and sweep Rod McSkimming who finished the series in 2nd place.

Yamba Boat Crews @ Coffs 2

Once again conditions turned bad for the NSW State Age Championships held in Umina on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with dangerous surf conditions making it tough for competitors, water safety and officials. Well done to Kalani Ives, Yasmin, Malik and Jorden Elabbasi who competed in such tough conditions, making it out of the heats in their water events. Congratulations to Kalani for placing sixth in the final of the U10’s female board race.

Yamba Nippers will be hosting a “Life Saving Extravaganza” and Open Day this Sunday from 10am. The 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.

Georgia Salvestro 2Congratulations to the “Nipper of the Week” U11’s Georgia Salvestro, Georgia is the quiet achiever of her age group, always smiling and showing great sportsmanship. Enjoy using your Sassafras Pasta and Pizza Restaurant voucher Georgia.

The Yamba SLSC 2015 club championships will be held this Sunday, starting after the completion of nippers activities. All competitors need to report to Jim Dougherty at 11am. The order of events is surf race, board race, ski race, iron man, beach sprint, beach flags, finishing with the traditional snake race. All senior members are welcome to compete, and spectators are encouraged to come down and enjoy an entertaining morning of competition.

Yamba SLSC meat raffles are on every Saturday evening at the Yamba Golf and Country Club. Bob Darby, Greg Zietsch, Jo and Grant Bennett and Rick Harris 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 14th 9-1pm Patrol 5- Andrew Cumberland, Chris Bonner, Wayne Ringland, Brendan Watkins, Stephen Morfett, Caleb Watkins, Jaydan Watkins, Tristan Watkins, Alicia Cumberland.

Sunday 15th 9-12.30pm Patrol 6- Roger Varcoe, Will Brighton, Brendan O’Mahony, James Browne, Sam Kapeen, Marc Adamson, Eleanor Varcoe, Lizzy Hyne, Vincent Bolton, Zac Brotherson.

Sunday 15th 12.30-4pm Patrol 7- Brent Sahlqvist, Josh Ryan, Joe Dougherty, Andrew Bell,

Joe O’Keefe, Zac Robison, Cassie Maria, Angela Eke, Hannah Smith, Josh Robinson, Billy Holloway, Morgan Holloway, Lee Everett, Alex Robinson.

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.