Outstanding Achievement

An outstanding achievement was recorded by the Waikanae senior life saving team when they annexed the premier trophy, the Nelson Shield, for the fourth year in succession at the New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships. These were held at Midway Beach over three days. Hundreds of competitors and spectators took part in the proceedings.

Notable Retirement

After 21 years as a member of the life saving fraternity and the past 14 years as Waikanae club captain, Barry McLean has announced his retirement from serious competition.

A notable figure on the New Zealand Surf Life Saving scene, Barry, and his father, Mr Jack McLean, both became members of the newly-formed 21 Club. Members of clubs who have given 21 years' service to surf life saving are eligible to join.

The members of the victorious Waikanae team are, from left, Barry Green, Bruce Adams, Mark Pickett, Kevin Barrett, Garry Thompson and Barry McLean.

Barry and Jack McLean.

Malibu board championship winner D. Dalton is congratulated by second placegetter A. Nicholls.

Garry Thompson won the Instructors' Trophy.

Reeling in is a vital part of the drill.

Bruce Adams hands over the belt to Garry Thompson.

Waikanae team members Bruce Adams, Barry Green and Garry Thompson bring ashore "patient" Mark Pickett.

This Waikanae team, competing in the N.Z. junior beltman's championship, conveys the sense of urgency which is prevalent in an actual rescue.

The Midway ladies during the judging of the second heat of the six man R and R event. From left: Jillian Pritchard, Janis Cook, Vicky Benson, Cheryl Benson, Raewyn Ellis and Patti Jamieson.