So far in 2008 we've visited surf locations in Queensland, New South Wales, South Australia, Tasmania and various spots around Victoria. I say visited because we haven't always found surf - unfortunately (as all surfers know only too well) its 'hit and miss' when your traveling around the country looking for waves.
On top of all this we had a terrific 'Celebrity Surf Day' in February.
A great beach day was had by all who attended the 'Charity Surf Day' at Point Lonsdale Front Beach. Surf was in the one to two foot range with some fun conditions for the professional surfers and celebrities and also for the kids to learn in.
The group of 15 special kids from Geelong were treated to a presentation by Leigh Coutie and his team from the Point Lonsdale Surf Life Saving Club, the club provided wonderful support by way of an environmental orientation to the children, provision of Life Guards and safety resources. This was followed by a fabulous two hour surf lesson with Mark Phipps and his Point Lonsdale Surf School team, a bbq lunch and then a tag team surf contest with celebrities including Olympic gold medal sprinter Cathy Freeman, 2005 World Champion Chelsea Hedges, WQS surfers Nick Muscroft and Jack Perry. Following this Chloe Messner from Quiksilver (The Quiksilver Foundation) presented children with a wonderful Quiksilver/Roxy gift pack.
On top of this, the Geelong Football Club even bought the premiership cup along for all to enjoy.
Everyone was a winner!
Picture - Tony with 2005 World Champion and CBTS Ambassador Chelsea Hedges and Geelong's 2007 Premiership Cup
