Published on
April 4, 2009 in
News.
From the Surf BOP website:
“Rescue of the Month-February 2009 (Period Four)
The February Rescue of the Month is awarded to Hot Water Beach Volunteer lifeguards: Gary Hinds, Logan Carter, Peter Curry, Stacey Semmens, Connor McVerry and Cody Muir. These guards have been recognised for their coordinated mass rescue effort involving four patients signally and screaming for help, while stuck in strong rips outside the flagged area. Maximising the use of rescue resources, these lifeguards showed initiative and impressive teamwork by successfully getting the heavily distressed and uncooperative victims back to shore safely.
The impressive work of the three junior lifeguards that responded initially with tubes and fins to the patients, the coordination and management of the rescue from shore by senior lifeguards, the launch and maneuvering of the IRB in rough conditions, and the medical treatment provided back on shore, all demonstrated high levels of lifeguarding skill and knowledge.
These lifeguards also won the SLSNZ Rescue of the Month for February.”
Published on
January 20, 2009 in
News.
From Surf BOP: “The December Rescue of the Month is awarded to Hot Water Beach Regional and Volunteer lifeguards: Chris, Logan, Gary, Andre, Ashleigh, Peter and Paloma. These guards have been awarded for their mass rescue of five adults during unpredictable and dangerous conditions.
“During this rescue the skill sets of each guard were practically applied to responsibilities throughout the incident. This included Peter, (a newly qualified lifeguard of one week) performing a single tube rescue and Chris (Regional Head Guard) with the remaining four victims on his rescue board awaiting further tube swimmers. This rescue demonstrated the impulsive and frequent unpredictability of Hot Water Beach, and above all it demonstrated a very well executed patrol team response and support for each other.”
See also the Surf Life Saving BOP website.
Congratulations to all involved – well done!
Published on
January 20, 2009 in
News.
Two Bay of Plenty Region Patrol Team competitions were held over the weekend – the Rookie Cadets on Friday and the Lifeguards on Sunday. These meets are physically & mentally demanding, made up of eight different events during the day. Hot Water Beach fielded a team for each competition and both teams gained third place for their efforts.
The Rookie Cadets comprised of Callum Oliver, Mitchell Carter, Emily Adam, Ashlee Jackson & Baylee Horne. The highlight for their day was getting first place in the Tube Rescue.
The Lifeguard Team was made up of Gary Hinds, Stacey Semmens, Chris Carter, Logan Carter, Megan McVerry & Andre Adam. The highlight from their day was getting first place in the Lifeguard scenario with 29 out of 30 points & second equal in the First Aid scenario.
Congratulations to all who participated – an impressive effort all round.
Photos below of the Seniors competition.
Published on
January 10, 2009 in
News.
Published on
December 20, 2008 in
News.
Today Megan Cleverly from Surf Life Saving BOP held our final exams for 12 new Lifeguards alongside current Lifeguards refreshing for this season. All the new trainees qualified (despite a surprise visit from a sting ray) and some were able to immediately join the patrol on the beach. Three current Lifeguards also gained Instructors qualifications. Congratulations to all our Lifeguards on your achievements – well done. More photos from the day here.
