Board Riding
Cottesloe has seen a surge of interest in Board Riding with a growing group of members riding surfboards. Cottesloe has won a number of medals in Board Riding competitions over the past few years. Short board events start at U13’s and go through to Open Male and Female competitors whilst longboard competition is open to male and female competition 30-39yrs up to Open Competitors. There is also an Open Mixed Short Board Team Event. Clubs will also compete for the Champion Club.
Please contact Stan Davies at standavies@bigpond.com if you are interested in Surf Board Riding.
Pool Rescue Competition
Pool Rescue competition is a growing sports discipline for Surf Lifesavers run during the off season. Pool Rescue sees competitors’ aquatic skills tested with events including manikin tows, obstacle swims, brick pickups and tube swims carrying patients.
Pool tournaments also encourage athletes who may feel uncomfortable at competing in the ocean to get involved. If you are interested, please contact the Club Captain at surfsports@cottsurf.com.
Surf Belt Race
The Surf Belt race is a traditional and prestigious race in Surf Lifesaving competition. It uses the surf reel, line and belt and is a sprint race to the can. The race starts with the swimmer on the beach, they place the belt around their waist and tow the surf line out to their assigned buoy and signalling their finish. The swimmer is helped by three linesmen and a reel handler.
If you are interested, please contact the Club Captain at surfsports@cottsurf.com.