First Carnival Of The Season For Ayr Surf Club

The Ayr Surf Club travelled to the beautiful Alma Bay on Magnetic Island over the weekend to undertake the first carnival of the competition season hosted by Arcadian SLSC.

The club had a small but mighty contingent of only 32 competitors, who all put in some incredible individual and team efforts throughout the two days of competition.

The Ayr crew ended up bringing home second overall out of the seven clubs in the North Barrier Branch, behind a much larger Arcadian team.

Club president Ben Lawry advised that he was extremely proud of all our members and enjoyed watching the comradery and good sportsmanship displayed by all competitors.

He reported that it was a big two days with tough conditions, and it was rewarding to see our members tackling the difficult surf conditions with skill and determination. The club will head off Forrest Beach in a few weeks for the next carnival of the season.

The 2024/2025 Patrol Season was also launched with the historic 'Raising of the Flags' Ceremony Honouring Volunteer Lifesavers and First Nations Custodians.

This year, the inclusion of the Australia, Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander flags, along with the Red and Yellow flags, represents a symbolic gesture, highlighting SLSQ's commitment to First Nations acknowledgement, inclusion, and reconciliation.

It also serves to recognise our shared histories and collective responsibility in caring for Queensland's beaches and all who visit them.

Contributed with thanks to Kellie Lawry.

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Ayr Surf Club competed in their first carnival of the competition on Magnetic Island over the weekend. Photos supplied

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The Patrol Season was launched with the historic 'Raising of the Flags' Ceremony Honouring Volunteer Lifesavers and First Nations Custodians

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Alexandra Moloney catching a wave in Under 11 board Race
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Charlotte Lawry in Under 13 Ironwoman
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Ryley Sartori in Under 15 Ironwoman
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Isla Chapman in Under 15 Ironwoman
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Jude Lawry and Quinn Pontifex attending their first carnival as Under 8s
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Milla Chapman & Ivy Ryan (Arcadian) in Under 13 Female Flags Final
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Toby Hatherell diving in Under 9 Male Flags
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Start of Under 13 Female Board Race

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