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Surf Rescue Challenge 2017




Since it's Summer here now - started 1st December I decided to walk a little further than I normally go. Instead of walking part way down the beach I walked to the very end and saw the beginnings of the International Surf Rescue Challenge for 2017 in the midst of being set up.

This event goes for 3 days, it's held every 2 years, there are 8 national open teams and and 4 youth national teams from NZ, Australia, England, South Africa, USA, Canada, France and Japan.


Comments

Billy Blue Eyes said…
Sponcored by DHL I see
3 December 2017 at 08:34
Wayne said…
Sounds like a pretty cool event to watch!
3 December 2017 at 11:23
Fun60 said…
Will you be returning to watch more of the event?
4 December 2017 at 11:00
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
What an interesting competition -- calls attention to what must be some great and needed rescue work as well as I'm sure being fun for the participants and audience. I too would love to see pictures of the event.

Happy Summer!!!
5 December 2017 at 07:48
Bill said…
Be interesting to see this event.
6 December 2017 at 12:35
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