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The attached "History of the Modern Surfboat" has been very generously compiled by Bert Hunt, Life Member ASRL
You're now invited to read through the updated history of the modern surf boat. We hope you enjoy revisiting some of the wonderful memories of our past and present surfboat builders.
Bert adds: "This document hasn’t been researched to the point of total accuracy and isn’t meant to be the definitive compilation of the stages of surfboat manufacture. It is written with a view to inviting others to provide some of the detail to backfill some of the gaps. Apologies in advance to any boat builder missed or for any detail not correct, as this is an attempt to create a running history of our evolution and later versions will correct and record and add any missing pieces."
CLICK HERE TO OPEN/DOWNLOAD THE DOCUMENT
Australia’s premier surf boat event will be heading back to one of Australia’s favourite beaches in 2022, bringing more than 3,000 competitors, supporters and event officials to Cronulla in Sydney’s south.
The 2022 Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL) Open will be held at Cronulla’s Elouera beach from 17 – 20 February 2022, with over 350 surf boat crews from almost 100 clubs expected to attend. This equates to thousands of surf life savers from across Australia who will head to Elouera for four days of exhilarating surf boat racing.
The Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL) are proud to announce REX DALE as the forty-sixth inductee into the ASRL Hall of Fame.
Pictured are Rex's boat crew at Dee Why when winning gold at Australian Championships in 1975 - Peter Grant, Bob Luce, Lance Hately, Gary McKellar and Rex Dale.
Rex rowed in Point Lonsdale SLSC 'A' crew from 1967-1980 and his record is outstanding.
AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS (5 medals as a rower in 6 years)
1st Dee Why 1975
1st Clifton Beach 1976
2nd Glenelg 1974
3rd Kingscliff 1978
3rd Trigg Island 1979
INTERSTATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
1st Dee Why 1975
1st Bancoora 1977
2nd Blacksmiths 1972
VICTORIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Numerous medals
After rowing, Rex served as an official at state carnivals and Australian Championships for 25 years.
AWARDS GAINED
Australian Sports Medal 2000
Victorian Sports Star Medal 1977
Life Member Point Lonsdale SLSC
Life Member Victorian Surf Rowers League (VSRL)
Life Member Life Saving Victoria
Outstanding Service Medal VSRL
Distinguished Service Medal VSRL
Want to thank a sweep, praise a sponsor, reward a crew or thank a representative from your club?
Mike Tamblyn's Surf Boat Trophies make surf boat trophies to cater to the many aspects of our great sport of surf rowing ranging from :
• A replica trophy to give to a sponsor on boat launching day
• A memento to the person honoured with their name on the new boat
• Appreciation from a crew to their sweep or coach or special individual
• Club presentation night for outstanding crews and perpetual trophies
All our trophies are made from selected Australian timber and materials. Each trophy is individually made to your requirements
Visit www.surfboattrophies.com.au for more information or contact Mike Tamblyn phone 0414 659 701 or email: mike@tamblyn.com.au
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The ASRL represents the surf rowers of Australia, guiding the development and promoting the advancement of National surfboat competition at both grassroots and elite levels.
The attached "History of the Modern Surfboat" has been very generously compiled by Bert Hunt, Life Member ASRL
You're now invited to read through the updated history of the modern surf boat. We hope you enjoy revisiting some of the wonderful memories of our past and present surfboat builders.
Bert adds: "This document hasn’t been researched to the point of total accuracy and isn’t meant to be the definitive compilation of the stages of surfboat manufacture. It is written with a view to inviting others to provide some of the detail to backfill some of the gaps. Apologies in advance to any boat builder missed or for any detail not correct, as this is an attempt to create a running history of our evolution and later versions will correct and record and add any missing pieces."
CLICK HERE TO OPEN/DOWNLOAD THE DOCUMENT
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