International Surfing

Midway Beach was the venue for the Gisborne Surf Life-saving Association's International Carnival at which teams from Australia, Auckland, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, and Hawkes Bay competed.

A large crowd watched the event in warm but cloudy weather. A moderate surf was running.

The Australians proved their superiority by winning the aggregate points title with a clear margin. Gisborne, however, came to the fore to record wins in the two premier events, the six and four-man rescue and rescucitation.

Reflected in the wet sand, Australian champion beltman Jim Ryan heads for the surf while competing in the six-man R and R. Following him are linesmen H. Kenny, R. Goodman, and B. Rodgers, with reelsman B. Duhne at rear.

Members of the Gisborne six-man R and R team await the starter's pistol. From left: Mark Pickett, Ian Watt, Barry Green, Bruce Adams, Glen Sutton, and Garry Thompson. All are from the Waikanae Club.