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Club Burglary

16/5/2020

On the 9th of April somebody has smashed their way into the surf club through a window.
The offender has stolen a surf board and possibly some wetsuits.

They were however kind enough to leave some blood behind on the broken glass.

If you have heard anything or have any information regarding the break in and theft please let us know or contact Dunedin police.

Thanks Dunedin Casino Charitable Trust

16/5/2020

Last year we were fortunate enough to secure funding from the Dunedin casino trust to purchase a new Can-am ATV.

This has already shown its value to the community by transporting many patients off the beach to the surf club or waiting ambulances.

St John Ambulance used the Can-am at last years Dunedin Marathon as a response resource for the narrow tracks through the Botanic Gardens and down the harbour cycle way.

During a large scale search for a missing teen in January the ATV was used at St Clair to transport the Police National Dive Squads equipment on and off the beach.

Having this ATV increases safety for our lifeguards significantly as it has a wider foot print as well as seat belts, speed restrictions, roll cage and even gives lifeguards some protection from the elements whilst patrolling the beach.

What else is happening

16/5/2020

Some of our Senior St Kilda lifeguards are a part of the Dunedin Marine Search and Rescue, Water Rescue Squad.

Each year they must go through dry winch simulations as well as some wet ones.

Members must also go through a HUET (Helicopter underwater escape training) course bi-annually which is held in the pool at Dive Otago.

Check out these photos of what they get up to.

5 mins with...

16/5/2020

Name: Matt Lloyd
Age: 18
Day job: Regional Lifeguard

What is your role at St Kilda Slsc?
Co Lifeguard coordinator/Patrol Captain

How long have you been with St Kilda?
6 years

Why did you join?
Loved surfing and my mate was a member and convinced me to join.

Most memorable moment/incident at St Kilda Slsc and why?
Participating in the recent search at St Clair and a rescue I did last season for which I got Club rescue of the year.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
Surfing, Diving and fishing

What has been your greatest achievement in your time at St Kilda Slsc?
Winning 2x gold medals and top U19 IRB crew at Nationals with Danyon Noakes

Aims for 2020?
Finishing my first year of University with more than just Debt

5 mins with...

16/5/2020

Name: Felix Cook
Age: 23
Day job: SLSNZ Club Development Officer

What is your role at St Kilda SLSC?
Patrol captain / frothing grom

How long have you been with St Kilda?
Three seasons

Why did you join?
Moved to Dunedin for uni and wanted to stay involved with surf over winter

Most memorable moment/incident at St Kilda SLSC and why? Participating in the recent search at St Clair

What do you like to do in your spare time?
Diving, fishing, team sports and being a massive physics nerd

What has been your greatest achievement in your time at St Kilda SLSC?
Getting second place with Kilda A in Patrol Championships at Brighton

Aims for 2020?
Upskilling of as many lifeguards as possible

Any message to readers?
Swim between the flags, educate yourself on identifying rips and stay safe in the water

5 mins with..

16/5/2020

Name: Anja
Age: 25
Day job: Marketing Manager / CEO 😂

What is your role at St Kilda Slsc?
(Dormant) Lifeguard

How long have you been with St Kilda?
17 years

Why did you join?
Dad chucked me in as a add on to swimming and I stayed because I started winning races 😂

Most memorable moment/incident at St Kilda Slsc and why?
Lots of great stories but the best involved Tim Baird, a lie about some laxatives and his make shift plastic bag underwear.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I enjoy going on any kind of adventures and getting out of the house as much as possible

What has been your greatest achievement in your time at St Kilda Slsc?
Gathering some national medals for Boat Racing with number 1 crew Janey & Baby Ryan.

Aims for 2020?
To tick off my drivers ticket (6 seasons in the making)

Any message to readers?
Hydration is the key to success in all elements of life & blow up toys are shit house in the ocean

5 mins with Nat!

14/3/2017

Name: Natalie Ashton
Age: 22
Day Job: Nutrition Student and Part time Waitress

Role at St Kilda SLSC?
I am a volunteer lifeguard and a patrol captain for one of the patrols at the club. I also help run the club Social Committee.

How long have you been with St Kilda?
For about 5 years

Why did you join?
I had a few friends that were clubbies that asked if I was keen - couldn’t think of anything better than being at the beach every weekend!

Most memorable moment/incident at St Kilda SLSC and why?
There's been some pretty awesome day trips out in the boats that I’ll never forget.

Pet hate?
Getting into a wet wet suit.

What do you like to do in your spare time? Relaxing with family and friends is always a priority

What has been your greatest achievement in your time at St Kilda SLSC?
Probably finally getting my IRB drivers award.. and racing this year. Looking forward to a few trips away!

Aims for 2017?
To have a fun filled year and give everything a go

Any message to readers?
Join up - there is no place I would rather be over the summer months, you won’t regret it!

South Island IRB Champions!

14/3/2017

St Kilda's Premiere and Senior IRB crews won their divisions to contribute towards the club taking out the BP Surf Rescue South Island Championships title at Warrington over the weekend.

The Premier crew of Ben Pickles, Nick Harwood and Danyon Noakes finished ahead of North Beach and St Clair with the club's two senior crews finishing in first and second respectively ahead of North Beach.

Eight clubs participated including one from the North Island. It was a good battle between St Kilda and reigning champs St Clair for first place which ultimately saw St Kilda take the win with 146 points, just 12 points clear of St Clair on 134 points.

Crews will now travel to Waipu Cove for the BP Surf Rescue New Zealand Championships from April 1-2 to battle it out for the honour of top IRB racers in the country.
Good luck team. Looking forward to more awesome results!

Get to know Hannah in our next '5 mins with'

7/3/2017

Name: Hannah Rogers Age: 16

Day job: What job

What is your role at St Kilda SlSC: I partake in both sands and IRBs, because I like the look on peoples faces when they realised they didn’t come last

How long have you been with St Kilda: 2 Seasons

Why did you join: I thought being a lifeguard would make me cooler

Most memorable moment: The first time someone remembered my name

Pet hate: Parents

What do you like to do in your spare time: Mow the lawns

What has been your greatest achievement in your time at St Kilda SLSC: Using sprinters to help me get a medal at South Island Sand champs in a relay

Aims for 2017: Stop coming last in IRB races and learn how to paddle a board properly

Any message to readers: Joining this surf club was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made and only good things have ever come out of it

Get to know Danyon in our latest "5 mins with"

7/3/2017

Name: Danyon Noakes
Age: 16
Day job: Stuck at school

What is your role at St Kilda SLSC? I am a life guard and I am part of the irb team as a driver

How long have you been with St Kilda? For about 10-11 years

Why did you join? I joinned because a life guard (Karen Hodgkinson) saw me surfing on a boggie board and said that I was really good and should join the nippers at St Kilda (and i've never looked back)

Most memorable moment/incident at St Kilda SLSC and why? Going to irb nationals as a patient because it was a awesome road trip,beating St Clair at events why because its a sweet feeling

Pet hate? Winter

What do you like to do in your spare time? Go to the beach if possible,play video games or train on a paddle board

What has been your greatest achievement in your time at St Kilda SLSC? becoming a life guard,patient and a irb driver

Aims for 2017? Becoming a great irb driver

Any message to readers? Aim for the stars you just might hit the moon

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