Sunset Beach U19 Surf Boat Crew - North Island Champions

Trust Waikato Sunset Beach Lifeguard's had 2 x U19 Men's Surf Boat crews competing at the North Island Surf Boat Champs held at Waihi Beach 5th and 6th February. The Sunset Young Guns won the Gold Medal and are now the U19 North Island Champs. This was also part of the NZ Surf Boat Series so the win assured them of Gold Medal for the NZ Surf Boat Series. With Piha Big Wave to go in two weeks time on the 18th February, the Sunset Hipsters have to wait and compete to retain 2nd position in the series. Day two was the NZ Regional Surf Boat Challenge. Four regions competed for the trophy with Sunset Young Guns representing Northern Region U19 mens and Sunset Hipsters rowing for the Central Region. Northern Region retained their title winning gold and the trophy. Central Region were 4th.

Champion of Champions was then held with 24 teams competing for a position in the A, B and C grade final. Sunset Young Guns and Sunset Hipsters made the A grade final. The Sunset Young Guns with some awesome rowing came 2nd overall and Sunset Hipsters 5th. This was competing against senior teams.

Ted Marsh was proud of the performance of the teams. "Good performance all round by the Sunset Young Guns and Sunset Hipsters. Sunset Young Guns holding onto their NZ Title in the NZ Surf boat series and Hipsters in second place till Piha Big wave is testament to how these guys are rowing". "They represented their Regions well and have a huge respect amongst the senior teams as up and coming rowers. Sunset Beach can be proud of these young men!"

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"Golden Day" for Sunset Beach - Northern Region IRB Champs

Sunset Beach retained their title on January 14th 2017 with 8 teams competing. Loads of photos to check out... everyone was busy and conditions were flat and great for some close finishing. Thank you to the officials at the event today and the supporters who came along to watch. 13 Golds 6 Silver 5 Bronze There were 13 gold medals available and Sunset won them all.  Click on this link to go to our facebook page for more photos...

Toyota Financial Services Sponsors New Rescue Vehicle

Trust Waikato Sunset Beach Lifeguard Service
Celebrating Success

On Saturday 10th December, our club had an opportunity to celebrate the success of the past season as the ‘Top Club’ in New Zealand for Surf Rescue (Inflatable rescue boats) and also the success of our U19 Surf Boat Crews at National Level.

Having just been sponsored by Toyota Financial Services a new multipurpose rescue vehicle, we invited Chris Stark, Marketing & Insurance Manager for Toyota Financial Services and Waikato District Councilor, Jacqui Church to an event held to acknowledge this sponsorship and launch the rescue vehicle to the public.  Trust Waikato Sunset Beach Lifeguard Service are very appreciative of this 3 year sponsorship and the support that goes with itThe season last year for us was huge.  The club had major success as a small club competing against the giants of Surf Life Saving clubs in New Zealand and we would like to acknowledge their success and the heart from which our club operates. 

We have shifted the communications tower twice in one year, the decision to retreat by the council and the erosion problems are something our lifeguards deal with every weekend and acknowledge the communities awareness and support.  Our president Malcolm Beattie has also been recently elected as President of the Northern Region Surf Life Saving. We are sure the Sunset Beach Lifeguard Service and the Northern Region is in good hands going forward.  Click on this link to go to our facebook page for more photos...

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Pat Flynn - Surf Life Saving New Zealand Service Award

Congratulations to Pat Flynn who was awarded a Surf Life Saving New Zealand Service Award for contribution to Surf Lifesaving at the Surf Lifesaving New Zealand Awards of Excellence on the weekend.

Thanks Pat, we appreciate your dedication.

Malcolm Beattie - Elected President Surf Life Saving Northern Region

We wish to congratulate Malcolm on his new appointment.  Last night at the Surf Life Saving Northern Region AGM, he was elected as President for a term of 2 years. 

Malcolm gives a significant contribution in all aspects of Surf Life Saving with his vast experience, leadership skills and dedication.  We are sure this will benefit SLSNR and its Associate Clubs.

Well done Malcolm.