8 Burning Palms Surf Life Saving Club Inc. – 86th Annual Report – 2024-2025 Season Club Captain As the Club Captain, I am proud to present this year's achievements and highlights in our lifesaving operations. Our patrolling members have worked tirelessly to ensure the safety and well-being of all beachgoers, and their efforts have truly made a difference in ensuring no lives lost on our beautiful beach. Lifesaving Achievements • Patrol Hours: Our patrol teams have collectively logged over 1,615 hours this season, demonstrating their unwavering commitment to keeping our beach safe. • Rescues and First Aid: We successfully conducted 5 rescues and provided first aid on 46 occasions and carried out 163 preventative actions. Each rescue, first aid and preventative action is a testament to the skill and readiness of our lifesavers. • Training and Proficiency: This year, we were able to issue 29 awards. We also conducted numerous training sessions, ensuring all members maintained their qualifications and were prepared for any situation. We also conducted our missing nipper scenario training which received glowing feedback from the Sydney Branch Duty Officer, this was also well-received by those that attended. Community Engagement • Hosted other Surf Clubs: We hosted South Maroubra Surf Club and had the opportunity to showcase our beautiful beach to a whole new demographic, providing information on beach safety and lifesaving techniques within the Royal National Park. • Beach Clean-Ups: Our patrol teams participated in beach clean-up events, contributing to the preservation of our beautiful coastline. Awards and Recognition • Patrol Person of the Year: Congratulations to Rebekah Helyer, whose dedication, leadership, and exceptional performance in patrol duties have set a high standard for all members. Rebekah went above and beyond in providing support to our beach and works hard as the Communications Officer. • Team Excellence: Congratulations to Patrol Team 2 for their efforts in being named Patrol Team of the Year. Patrol Captain Scott Barwick was able to guide and lead the Patrol throughout the year and was able to achieve a staggering 1700 Patrol Hours to Burning Palms. A big thank you to all our patrol teams and patrolling members, as they have consistently demonstrated teamwork, professionalism, and a strong sense of duty, making our club a leader in lifesaving excellence. • Junior Member of the Year: Congratulations to Zach Williams who is awarded the Junior Member of the year. Zach completed 58 hours of patrolling on our beach, providing substitutions, volunteering and picking up new awards throughout the year. Future Goals • Enhance Training Programs: We aim to introduce more specialised training sessions, including advanced rescue techniques and first aid certifications during the coming seasons. • Community Outreach: We will aim to engage with the community through educational programs and events, promoting a culture of safety and awareness for all that attend our beach. Conclusion I extend my heartfelt thanks to all our lifesavers, volunteers, and supporters for their dedication and hard work. Together, we have made significant strides in lifesaving down at Burning Palms. I look forward to another year of growth, safety, and excellence. Terrence Farley - Club Captain
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