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The Boat Harbor Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s little idea to find a way to celebrate 40 years of women in surf rescue became a national winning initiative. On Saturday the club received Surf Life Saving Australia’s Innovation of the Year award for Sisters in the Surf. Abbey Fairbrother, a board member for the Boat Harbor Beach Surf Life Saving Club, said it was the toughest secret to keep after recording the winning speech earlier in the week. “It was a big surprise, I didn’t think we would get the win at all,” said Miss Fairbrother. Sisters in the Surf saw all-female patrols on Tasmanian club beaches on the first day of surfing season. The plan to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the women who won their bronze medals began in August of last year. IN OTHER NEWS Miss Fairbrother said it’s obvious a big celebration wouldn’t be possible due to COVID-19 restrictions, so they thought about celebrating by having all-female patrols. “I was thinking of doing it at Boat Harbor Beach and asking our neighboring clubs in Somerset and Burnie if they wanted too.” When I voiced the idea in my club, they thought why not expand it. ”She said ten of fourteen clubs in Tasmania attended. Individual clubs took the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the women who save lives in the surf, with some hosting morning teas and recognizing members’ long service. . like what guys have to do, “said Miss Fairbrother. She said gender equality is definitely improving from 40 years ago, representing her club’s board of directors at 60 % female. Miss Fairbrother said the long-term goal of the initiative would be to run it for the next ten years to reach the 50th anniversary. “We have set the date for this year for December 12th and the Most clubs have committed to return with the Sisters in the Surf patrol this season. “It was a lot of fun to organize.” The Boat Harbor Beach Surf Life Saving Club was Tasmania’s only national award winner. Our journalists work hard to provide local and up-to-date news to the community. Here’s how you can continue to access our trusted content:

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The Boat Harbor Beach Surf Life Saving Club’s little idea to find a way to celebrate 40 years of women in surf rescue became a winning national initiative.

On Saturday the club received Surf Life Saving Australia’s Innovation of the Year award for Sisters in the Surf.

Abbey Fairbrother, a board member for the Boat Harbor Beach Surf Life Saving Club, said it was the toughest secret to keep after recording the winning speech earlier in the week.

“It was a big surprise, I didn’t think we would get the win at all,” said Miss Fairbrother.

Sisters in the Surf saw all-female patrols on Tasmanian club beaches on the first day of the surf rescue season.

The plan to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the women who won their bronze medals began in August of last year.

Miss Fairbrother said it was obvious a big celebration wouldn’t be possible due to COVID-19 restrictions, so they thought about celebrating by having all-female patrols.

“I was thinking of doing it at Boat Harbor Beach and asking our neighboring clubs in Somerset and Burnie if they wanted it too.

“When I expressed the idea in my club, they thought why not expand it.”

She said ten of the fourteen clubs in Tasmania attended.

Individual clubs took the opportunity to recognize and celebrate the women who save lives in surfing, with some hosting morning teas and recognizing members’ long service.

“I know that in Penguin women have to drive the tractors, which is normally considered what guys have to do,” Ms. Fairbrother said.

She said gender equality is definitely improving from 40 years ago, representing her club’s board of directors which is 60 percent female.

Miss Fairbrother said the long-term goal of the initiative would be to run it for the next ten years to reach the 50th anniversary.

“We have fixed this year the date of 12^e December and most clubs have committed to teaming up with the Sisters in the Surf Patrol this season.

“It was a lot of fun to organize.”

The Boat Harbor Beach Surf Life Saving Club was Tasmania’s only national award winner.

Our journalists work hard to provide local and up-to-date news to the community. Here’s how you can continue to access our trusted content: