Posted on February 10th, 2010 by Cottsurf Admin

G’day everyone,

Well, we are well and truly into the business end of the season.

Last Sunday the Senior Club Championships were held with a great turnout of competitors. Results will be released shortly. Congratulations to the winners and all those that entered, it was a great morning of competition at Cottesloe Beach.

Over on the east coast, seven boat crews competed for Cottesloe at the Australian Surf  Rowers League Open, held at Wollongong. Results and a summary of the spectacular events can be found here.

Congratulations to all those that competed over the weekend in testing conditions, though perfect as a lead up to Kurrawa. Special mention to Des & Troy, who were the only crew to make it into two finals over the weekend. Sensational effort lads!

Speaking of Kurrawa, if you haven’t already confirmed with Club Captain, James Bairstow, please do so as a matter of urgency your attendance at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships.

The Senior State Championships will be over the weekend of 27 and 28 February at Secret Harbour, please place this weekend in your diary along with the Sunday evening/night at Cottesloe Surf Club for the States Party, remembering there is a public holiday on the Monday! Everyone is encouraged to either participate or support, likewise the following weekend will see the Junior’s battle it out in their State Championships being held at Trigg Island.

Masters State Championships will be held on Sunday 14^th February at City of Perth. For more information, please refer this link or enquiries and confirmation to Stan Davies.

This Saturday 13^TH February will see the inaugural Cottesloe Ocean Adventure, comprising a swim, bike, paddle and run. If you would like to compete in this event, entry forms are available on our website www.cottsurf.com though if you would like to assist with Water Safety, First Aid, Drinks, etc… please contact the office and advise of your availability. Those members who assist in the running of the Ocean Adventure event will get a Shmico Event T shirt…..limited print. Volunteers will be required from 5.30am, with the event proceedings finishing at 11am. For those that can help with Water Safety and First Aid specifically, please contact Chris Inglis prior to Friday evening.

Saturday 13^th February will also see the Cottesloe Under 23’s undertake a Bikini Car Wash, due to the success of the last one. If your car is in need of a clean, save it for Saturday 13^th. More information can be obtained on Facebook.

PATROLS for this weekend of the 13^th and 14^th February.

            Saturday 9am to 1pm     -           Patrol 17           -           Kellie Jones (Capt)
            Saturday 1pm to 5pm     -           Patrol 3             -           Peter Bryant (Capt)
            Sunday 9am to 1pm       -           Patrol 19           -           Jill Ferridge (Capt)
            Sunday 1pm to 5pm       -           Patrol 20           -           Courtney Franz (Capt)

The following weekends patrols (20^th & 21^st) are Sat am, Patrol 5 (Curt Hofmann), Sat pm, Patrol 4 (Felipe Chaves), Sun am, Patrol 2 (James Jenkin) and Sun pm, Patrol 12 (Jarrad Dorey)

Do you ever give BLOOD? Well Surf Life Saving WA have created a challenge. Please refer this link for information about blood donations and the Surf challenge currently underway. Remember, you don’t have to be a member of Cottesloe, so please pass on to friends or family that may donate on a regular basis, but if you have been thinking about donating for a while, now’s your chance!

Brendon Sarson – one of Cottesloe’s great champions and reigning WA Open Ironman opens up. For an insight into Brendon, please refer this link.

For those that haven’t heard, Cottesloe Beach was successful in its first attempt at obtaining the Havaiana Thong WORLD RECORD which was held on Australia Day. For more information, please refer this link.

Someone has made mention of a Bikini World record attempt to be made in April at the Bell Tower, The club will be actively pursuing this event to be staged at Cottesloe Beach, would be great to take another title away from Bondi!

Lastly, The AFL season is just about upon us. Cottesloe created a tipping comp last year that didn’t quite get off the ground, though we are keen to introduce it again this year. What we need from you is a commitment up front a couple weeks out from the season start of your $50 (full season) payment.

Complete details will be released shortly, but upon a minimum of 61 tipsters, the following will result.
$50 weekly winners bar tab
$1000 season winning first prize
$500 for second
$250 for third
$125 for fourth
$62 for fifth and a
$50 bar tab for last!!  

The competition is internet based and if you want to hear more about the brilliance of the concept, speak with Cottesloe’s gaming guru, Martin Johnson next time you’re having a beer on a Friday night!

See you around the club.

Cheers,

Richard Olson
President