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A Tribute to Life Member - John Illingsworth 1922- 2012

We regret to advise the passing of Newport Surf Club Life Member John Illingsworth late January.

John was a highly respected member of the club and was very active in the 1930s, 40s and 50s.

He was a regular surf boat crew member and sweep of the double ended boats of the time and his wife Billie, who survives him, was also active in the Ladies Club. John was involved in many rescues having gained his Bronze Medallion in 1937 with Laurie Payne as his instructor.

John served in World War 11 and was Club Captain in 1946/47. He met his wife Billie at the beach when she sought treatment for bluebottle stings.

For our history book published in 2009 John wrote "it goes without saying that to spend the weekends on duty in the sun and surf while helping the community and to save lives was a very rewarding feeling".

To those who knew John Illingsworth he was a genuinely good bloke who served the club with distinction. His sage advice as a Life Member was sought on many issues

The thoughts of Newport Surf Club and its members are with his wife Billie and his children at this time of sadness.

Next Two Social Functions for your Diary

Sportsmens' Lunch - Friday, 13 April
Nantucket Shield (Patrol versus Patrol Competition followed by lunch) - Wednesday, 25 April

End of Season Celebration - Friday, 18 May 2012

Miramare Gardens, Terrey Hills | New Format | Please click here to view more details and access our online booking system | Transport to and from venue, depart: 6:30pm from Newport Surf Life Saving Club, return: choose from 10:30pm, 11:00pm, 11:30pm and 12:00am.

Please make a note of the date in your calendar.

Check out the latest photo gallery

Drawings courtesy of our Nipper Beach Sprinters

Kings and Carroll Cups round 3 results

Congratulations to Jackson Borg who won the 3rd round of the Carroll Cup with Charlie Brooks in second and Kevin Flood in third. Max Brooks won the 3rd round of the Kings cup from Pete Euers and Cooper Halligan. The Kings cup is still anyones race going into the final round

Newport Surf Club Swipe Access System

Newport Surf Club has a large number of members who have keys to the clubhouse. Over time the management of the key allocation has become increasingly difficult as:

Some members leave the club and do not return their key

Some people have had multiple keys issued as they have lost keys and others who have access to the lost keys.

Access to the club is a privilege to members who are financial and who have an ongoing commitment to the care of the clubhouse. In particular, it is important to recognize the need to maintain a high level of security for the building given vale and community importance of the surf rescue and equipment held within the clubhouse.

For further information as well as an application form please click here...

Twelve Weeks of Summer begins on Friday, 2 December

Come down and enjoy Friday nights at the surf club over summer... click here to view flyer

The bar will be open
BBQ chicken kebabs, steak sandwiches and salads will also be available for sale
Live music

Registrations

Please contact our Registrar John Greenhill for all new memberships. For renewing Members follow the links below: