Summerstrand Surf Lifesavers, who patrol Pollok Beach during the summer months, returned from the recent Lifesaving SA Hang Ten National Surf Lifesaving Championships with an overall third placing in the Grand aggregate, where the seniors and juniors points are combined to determine the top clubs. Fish Hoek won (1250.5 points), from Durban Surf (673), with Summerstrand third (343), followed by Suncoast Pirates (298) and Umhlanga Rocks (286). King’s Beach excelled to place sixth (198), … [Read more...] about Summerstrand Surf Lifesavers Third at National Championships
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Grizzled Lifesavers Show Youngsters a Thing or Two
The surf lifesaving youngsters of yesteryear provided some excitement and entertainment during the annual East Cape Masters championships at Pollock Beach on Saturday afternoon. Competitors took part in seven individual and team events, with results split into the ten year age categories from 30 years upwards. In the relays, the three persons ages had to add up to at least 120 years, or older. Summerstrand Life Saving Club's Andrew Skowno won the 30 to 39 surf swim, followed home by … [Read more...] about Grizzled Lifesavers Show Youngsters a Thing or Two
Summies Local Hero Saves Man From Drowning
www.MyPE.co.za: One of Summerstrand Surf Lifesaving Clubs newest members, 16 year old Patrick Abraham, is the clubs latest hero after rescuing and resuscitating a man who had drowned off Pollok Beach, Port Elizabeth, late on New Years Day. The young hero, who starts grade 10 at Victoria Park High later this month, only passed his senior Surf Lifesaving Award two weeks ago, and he had just completed his fourth voluntary duty for the club on New Years Day. The voluntary club patrols Pollok … [Read more...] about Summies Local Hero Saves Man From Drowning
