Surf life savers call for help

THE Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club has been attracting new members and up-skilling current lifesavers, with more than 40 lifesaving awards achieved already this season.
The nippers program began on December 27, with more than 180 children aged five to 13 taking part.
The community is urged to support the club as it struggles to raise sufficient funds to cope with the increased number of tourists in the region, club president Craig Watson said.
“We hold Saturday night dinners at the clubhouse throughout January, as well as tin rattles and additional fundraisers, but with the burden of building and equipment maintenance, crippling insurances and the purchase of new lifesaving resources, we find it very difficult to raise sufficient funds,” Mr Watson said.
“We are currently exploring ways to increase funding via South Gippsland Shire Council and local business, but operate in a very competitive space.”
Mr Watson supporting surf lifesaving offered potential sponsors a unique opportunity.
“We are the only volunteer emergency service that also operates as a fully fledged sporting organisation,” he said.
“We train kids to save lives and to possibly go on to represent Australia at Olympic Games in a variety of events from swimming to athletics, to rowing and canoeing.”
To make contact, or learn more about the club visit www.vbslsc.org.au

Rising talent: Venus Bay Surf Life Saving Club’s nippers, front, from left, Oliver Greeves, Alex Vandermeer and Zac Barnett join with other participants and leaders at beach one last Wednesday.

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