SURF LIFE-SAVING

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXII, Issue 22259, 6 November 1935, Page 11

SURF LIFE-SAVING

DECISIONS OF CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES AMONG CLUBS ** That surf life-saving work has been advanced at least two years was the general opinion expressed by delegates who attended the recent national conference at Wellington. The conference, representative of all parts of New Zealand, was the means of cementing the ties of district associations and their u council. *** A national" outlook for the work as-* a community service will result front * the adoption of the universal ' costume. This costume, which was used in Auckland last year, has become—familiar with its thrpo diagonal " white stripes, as being the - mark of a qualified surfman. The suggestion of the Piha Club, * that a yellow flag be flown from clubhouses when a doctor is required, was agreed upon. » The official surf season in Auckland /., commenced on October 29 and continues until April 25. During this Vt Seriod any club may challenge for the ohr.ston Pennant. This handsome trophy is for tbe most practical contest in Auckland", as it ensures that the club folding it will have a fullytrained team always on duty and ready to defend it. Takapuna, the present . holder, has now had the trophy for 2 ' two seasons. The Mount Maunganui Club has !era enthusiastic secretary in Mr. A. Pem-" berton, and it is expected to do wells: at the provincial championships afcw Ohope in February. The club haat'Z registered new colours, bottle green f' with three diagonal gold stripes. The Piha Club has had the benefit of instruction from an Australian surfman, W. Lambert, of the Mowbray Park Club, Queensland His knowledge of surfboat work has been taken full advantage of by members, who have .started regular practice rows on the Waitemata. Members of the Auckland Rowing Club, in whose clubhouse the surf boat is housed, have also been coaching the Piha crew. T. Pearce, the well-known amateur . wrestler, is an active member of the West Coast Club, as also is C. Cur-'<•■■ tice, another wrestler and well-known, gymnast. The Waitemata Club has a keen • team of girls training, and they are expected to be seen in action against - tho Milford Girls' Club on the official opening day on November 24. L. Reed - has taken over the instruction of the Karekare Club, and already has the members doing well in practical work. The Mount Eden Club promises tobe a strong organisation, and should prove a valuable adjunct to the M ciation, as it will patrol the Motoiiiij| marine park beaches. j