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SURF LIFESAVING

 

Australia opened the world’s first surf lifesaving club, on Bondi Beach in 1906.   Since then, Australia’s bronzed lifesavers in their bold red-and-yellow uniforms have come to symbolise our coastal lifestyle.  They’ve also rescued almost half a million people from the ocean. These daily heroics are thanks to a surf club culture that starts with ‘Nippers’ under the age of seven and ends with the fierce endurance athletes known as ‘Ironmen’ and ‘Ironwomen’. Surf carnivals are held on beaches all around Australia between November and April. Following is a guide to some of the biggest events.

 



WA

Ironman Western Australia, Western Australia


  The sleepy beach town of Busselton, close to the Margaret River region, is the backdrop for this tough triathlon in December.  The race starts at dawn and includes a 3.8km swim, 180km bike ride and 42.2km run.  Anyone can enter b... 

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SA

World Life Saving Championships - Rescue 2012, South Australia


  Lifesavers from across the world will head back to Adelaide’s pretty Glenelg Beach for the world championships in November 2012.  Rescue 2012 is expected to draw thousands of competitors and spectators, from both overseas and Au... 

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QLD

Coolangatta Gold, Queensland


You need more than an iron will to complete the Coolangatta Gold triathlon in November. It’s been described as “one of the most gruelling physical events on the planet”. Yet each year at least 500 athletes from around the world s... 

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SA

Australian Inflatable Rescue Boat Championships 2011, South Australia


  You can catch lots of Baywatch-style action at the Inflatable Rescue Boat Championships, to be held at Adelaide’s Glenelg Beach in July 2011.  The red inflatable rescue boats made famous in the American TV series will be everywh... 

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NSW

Ironman and Ironwoman Australia, New South Wales


  You’ll be awed by the stamina on show at Ironman and Ironwoman Australia, held in Port Macquarie in May.  The race consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run, and competitors need both speed and techni... 

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