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Silver Surfers get a surprise on Lyall Bay beach (06/02/2012) 

A local band turned up to play for a music video they were making. Maranui Patrol Team Silver Surfers were asked to be in the shot as patrol was starting...

Marc Pulepule and John Tuia were caught on camera helping them to get there groove on.

Luke McGuinness, Senior Lifeguard and IRB Driver will be sorely missed from Silver Surfers as this was his last day on patrol. He is to attend school in Hamilton training to be a Tree Surgeon. Marani SLSC and Patrol Team Silver Surfers wish him all the best for the future...

Maranui Nippers back in full swing (05/02/2012) 

Back to school showed with Maranui Nippers returning to routine. Nippers at Maranui showed an increase in numbers getting back to norm of 100.

This proved to be quite a sight for visitor Ron Watt (President Maranui Swimming Club), who was very impressed with the organisation and parental support that Maranui SLSC Nippers had. He was visiting to talk to Club Captain (Marc Pulepule) about extending more time to Maranui during their sessions at Freyberg Pool.

Comment from onlookers: Dennis Thompson (Principal Lyall Bay School) from his home on Melrose said'...the sound of the kids screaming and laughing, the sight of all the kids from my place was just awesome...' '...you're obviously doing something good for these kids...' 

Maranui Nippers creating Lifeguards for the future... 

Maranui SLSC supporting Aquatic Sports in the Habour (04/02/2012) 

Wellington Habour festival was an opportunity for Maranui SLSC to showcase what it does for the community of Wellington.

Maranui had set up it's Maranui Tent on Freyberg beach to house a variety of activities for its display. First Aid equipment, paddle boards for demostration and to try, an IRB giving rides, information on its very successful Nipper programme and Lifeguarding service. The main objective for Maranui was to project and provide information to the Public about what the Club does and to promote a pathway for interested people.

Unfortunately this was the weekend of the Sevens and the weather was not great either so support from the Public was less than expected.

Maranui SLSC would like to thank Dave Wells, Jenny Everett-Wells and Marc Pulepule for being Club Ambassadors on Sat 4th Feb 2012.

According to organisers, there is to be another event planned before the end of the summer.

Maranui Surf Brigade Mid Season Meet (01/02/2012) 

This meeting is for all active refreshed Lifeguards. It presents an opportunity for lifeguards to feedback to the Club and for younger lifeguards to realise an avenue to hear their concerns. It is also one of the two occassions that the Maranui Surf Brigade is able to fully meet to present awards.

Thank you to those that took the time to attend...

Maranui Surf Brigade would like to congratulate the following Maranui Lifeguards in attaining their Maranui Wings. (achieving Maranui Wings is the ultimate accolade in the Maranui Surf Brigade) 

Jenny Everett-Wells

Quintin Tahau

Matthew Wood

Barry McGuinness

Tabitha Ross 

Well done people, wear with pride...

More Maranui Nippers enter Capital Classic Kids Ocean Swim (29/01/2012) 

Maranui Nippers step up and give it a go; big ups to the Maranui Nippers that entered the race. What an effort...

Some strong results: Che Pulepule, second overall in the 6-10 year old age group in a time of 2.45mins, followed by Max Reid placing third overall... well done kids

Nippers Sunday 29th Jan

Session times moved for the Sunday as below:

6-8yrs - 1pm start

9-13yrs - 2pm start

Maranui promotes pilot scheme to address drowning among high risk groups(28/01/2012) 

Water Safety NZ and Porirua City Council organised a Water safety Family day on Saturday 28th Feb at Cannons Creek pool. Maranui SLSC sent Marc Pulepule to talk to the community about Rips and associated dangers at local beaches. 

Maranui candidates pass Lifeguard Award exam (25/01/2012) 

Four Maranui hopefuls have added their names to the list of candidates that have made history by passing their Lifeguard Award during the 100th Season.

Josh Rippin

Troy McGuinness

Jack Malin

Francis Natoli

Maranui would like to congratulate these new Rookies who have passed their Lifegard Award course and wish every success in pursuing a future in Lifeguarding. Well done boys...

sunday 18 Dec - nippers cancelled

Due to weather conditions, we are sorry to announce that the last session of Nippers for 2011 is cancelled.  We look forward to seeing you all on a (sunny!) Sunday 15 Jan 2012. 

Otaki Carnival (11/12/2011)

Maranui SLSC would like to thank Otaki SLSC for hosting this event. A successful event full of fun for the kids.  

Maranui sent up an IRB team and 2 Surf Officials to help with proceedings... 

Otaki turned on a beautiful day, waves were small but suited to Junior surf.

Maranui turned out a team of 47 competitors; the beach was busy of kids dragging boards to events and clumps of parents watching.

What a day... 

Maranui post first patrol 09 Dec 1911 

9th December 2011, Maranui Lifeguards celebrate over a 'cup of tea and cake' (code for pizza and beer) the first patrol 09/12/1911.

This low key event saw 'the three wise men' (code for the Club President, Club Chairman and Club Captain) on hand to greet past and present lifeguards. Some coming from as far a field as Auckland to enjoy a cupper and delicious cake. 

Club Captain, Marc Pulepule, found a 'naked samoan' loitering around the Club. Past Lifeguard Robbie Magasiva and partner reliving his memories of Wellington.

Rarely seen Robbie Magasiva makes his mark with Jim and the Boys.... 

CLUB NIGHT CANCELLED FOR wEDNESDAY 7 DEC DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS

100th Surf Class, maranui LGA Candidates pass

The Lifeguard Award Exam was held on Sunday 4th Dec 2011. Maranui had 4 candidates for this exam. The Surf Exam saw 50 candidates from all over the region participating.

This is Maranui 100th Surf Class, so it has significant historical value. Marc Pulepule was the Surf Instructor for the 100th Surf Class.

Maranui would like to congratulate the following candidates on attaining their Lifeguard Award.

John Tuia 

Jacob Hogwood

Nick Berry

Barney Melville

Congrats Boys; we will see you on the beach...

Maranui performs a rescue on first day of season 100(03/12/2011)  

Maranui IRB roving patrol performs a rescue on the first day of patrol. 

Divers exhausted from diving got into trouble while returning to shore. Maranui IRB roving patrol round to Island Bay picked them up and saw them to safely to shore. 

Maranui IRB roving patrol was born from a Coastal Public safety report done in 2010. Maranui set this up as part of its address to meet recommendations from this report. The patrol has been in operation since last season. This has proved to be well worth it... Good show Maranui IRB roving patrol. 

Jandal day (02/12/2011) 

Maranui was out collecting today. Numbers was lower than in previous years but that didn't deter the ones that did turn up.

It has to be said; the weather was hot and the City was a buzz with people getting out  in it. People were in a generous mood and it is always good to know that people do support what we do. Thank you to everyone that gave to Surf Lifesaving.

A special thanks would have to go a tireless buzzy bee Jenny Everett-Wells; our Jandal Day Coordinator and of course, not forgetting our collectors.

irb twlight series feature Maranui irb crew(1/12/2011) 

The twlight series kicked off at Lyall Bay beach with the top guns on display. Crews from Otaki, Maranui, Lyall Bay, Titahi Bay and Paekakariki showed bystanders what IRB can do. Conditions were not ideal but locals were treated to the roar of engines and the smell of petrol.

Representing Maranui Dave Wells and Henry Williams matched their skills with the top crews in the region. 3rd and 4th placings meant that there was still a lot of work to do. 

Other crews gave tips to this inexperienced two for things to work on. That's the spirit.... 

Worser Bay Carnival, another success(27/11/2011) 

Maranui would like to thank Worser Bay LSC for the fantastic work in organising this successful event. It is no doubt the best start to the season.

Maranui turn out: 85 competitors far exceeding Club Head Coach (Chris Mark) expectations. His infrastructure coped well with the excess to provide all the kids with guidance, resources to make the day fun and exciting. 

Maranui coaches and parent helpers featured in all arenas, a testatment to the structure of Nippers at Maranui. Maranui was able to provide IRB support and Surf Officials to aid Worser Bay LSC successful event.

Thank you Surf Coaches and parents for your efforts in helping to make this carnival for the kids, one to remember...

Club night cancelled for wed 23 november

Maranui promoting parental involvement

As part of Maranuis Surf Programme it promotes parental involvement through a hands on approach. Parental participation through becoming a Surf Coach helps their Nippers feel more comfortable about being in the water, dispel fears of being around water and generate an activity for the whole family to do.

On the 19th November 2011; Maranui sent 9 parents to Foxton SLSC to train to be Surf Coaches. Maranui would like to congratulate the following attaining their Surf Coach award. 

Geoff McDonnell

Hannah Whiteman

Hirata Harris

Matt Titcombe

Tony Oyo

Vidette Bussell

Anna McDonnell

Darren Read

Wayne Wickens

Nice one guys, keep up the great work and we will see on the beach... 

Maranui Nippers turn out (20/11/2011)

Conditions on Maranui beach portray a typical Wellington day; but this did not deter Maranui Nippers; this week 105 Nippers turned out to learn about Surf Lifesaving.

What a hardy bunch of kids... Maranui Nippers are really starting to get to know that going to the beach is really fun in a safe environment. That going to the beach as a family is even more fun.

Year 2 and Year 3 kids are ready for the beach this summer(15/11/2011)

Maranui was given an opportunity to advise year 2/3 kids on 'what to do when they go to the beach this summer'.

Maranui lifeguards,Jenny Everett-Wells and Marc Pulepule; took the time to talk to Lyall Bay School kids in Room 6 and 7 about 'what to do when you go to the beach this summer'.

A 15 min talk with heaps of props helped the kids of Lyall Bay School learn 3 simples rules.

1. Swim between the flags

2. Never swim alone

3. Listen to the Lifeguards

Maranui First Nipper session(13/11/2011)

130 kids turned out on Sunday (13/11/2011) for the first day of Nippers for the season. This far exceeded our expectations and so for safety reasons can't except any new registrations. 

Maranui however will take names for those who have missed out this season to be on a waiting list.

the 2011/2012 nipper season now full

Maranui wins overall regional award for its efforts in the community (10/11/2011) 

Maranui has cemented its place in the community winning overall the category of Education and Child/Youth Development at the Wellington Regional Airport Community Awards.

Maranui had won this category at Wellington City Council level and was put forward to represent at the Regions. The regions consists of Porirua City Council, Upper Hutt City Council, Kapiti City Council and Lower Hutt City Council. 

The award was presented for Maranuis work with Nippers and education in preparedness and readiness for a Tsunami Response.

The work with Nippers has been 5 years in the making spearheaded by Chris Mark (Head Coach). The Tsunami Response effort spearheaded by Marc Pulepule (Club Captain) completes a developing and growing Club whose focus on family and service has been an asset to the community. 

This Award is for you MARANUI!!!

Marc Pulepule Club Captain

Chris Mark Head Coach and Vice Club Captain

Maranui lifeguards excell in waterpolo (07/11/2011) 

Maranui would like to congratulate Rory McJorrow on recieving Waterpolo Player of the Year 2011 at the College Sport Wellington Awards held over the weekend.

Maranui would also like to recognise another Maranui Lifeguard who recently was named in the New Zealand U18 team for Waterpolo; Jerome McGuinness.

Congrats Boys, well done...

Maranui Lifeguards preaching the SLS message to Kindy kids(02/11/2011)

Today Lyall Bay Kindergarten recieved a yearly visit from their friendly Maranui Lifeguard. Every year Maranui sends a lifeguard to give a 10 min talk to Kindy kids about what to do when they go to the beach this summer.

1. Listen to the lifeguards

2. Swim between the flags

3. Never swim alone

Maranui 100 and still growing strong

Maranui turned 100, 3rd October 2011.

About a 100 Clubbies and friends turned up to celebrate Maranui turning 100. Club President Jim Warwick introduced a low key proceedings and Patron George Gallagher gave a small histroical account to date of the Club; this meant that the real conversations and accounts of what really happen could start.

Maranui is not one for too many words; action speaks louder than words and so that's what happened, the cake came out to excited Nippers; cups of tea flowed and the room was a buzz with laughter, finger pointing and recognition of old friends.

Maranui Clubbies came from as far a field as Australia and the far North to be here for this great occassion. Mayor Celia Wade Brown was also there to help make Maranui 100th Birthday special. It was a meeting and greetings of generations that spanned the 100 years since Maranui formed.

Happy 100th Birthday Maranui...

(refer to Gallery for photos from the night; Maranui 100th Birthday)

Maranuis work get the seal of Approval by the Mayor at the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards(27/09/2011) 

Maranuis Nipper programme was recognised at the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards becoming the overall winner, Education and Child/ Youth Development Award. 

Club Captain Marc Pulepule picture here with Mayor Celia Wade Brown and council members.

Maranui was nominated for two catagories and was overall winner in the catagory of Education and Child/ Youth Development. This is in recognition for the past 5 years of developing Nippers which has seen it swell to over 100 kids. 

Chris Mark and his continual work with the Nipper programme should be mentioned as one of the principle reason for this award.

The other nomination was to do with the work that Maranui is doing towards being ready and prepared for a Tsunami in the Lyall Bay area. Maranui has been working on this for the past year fronting a campaign to being ready and prepared for a coastal hazard. The overall winner in this catagory of Health and Wellbeing was Wellington Free Ambulance.

Refer to previous articles below...  

Maranui Patrol Captain and partner on hand to save the day (12/09/2011)

The accident occurred near the corner of Willis and Manners Street. A woman crossing the road between  a van and a car was hit by an on coming vehicle. 

The impact caused the victim to tumble over another vehicle to land on the road with her head under another car.  Blood was coming from the victims' head and limbs were in disarray.  Drivers of the vehicles involved were traumatised and in shock.

From their Florist Shop (Woodstock Florist) they witnessed the accident; Vanessa Procter and partner Maranui Patrol Captain Wayne Wickens reacted.

Assessing the situation as critical they were able to revive the unconscious patient and secure the area till help arrived.  Quick thinking and training in a critical situation saved the patient from further injury.  

Emergency Medical Staff arrived and the victim was whisked away to hospital.

We understand that the victim has since been discharged and is recovering at home.

Maranui show that they can mix it with the rest of them (10/09/2011) 

90 Mile Classic IRB Race is in its 19th year. This is the first time that Maranui has entered an IRB Team.

There were crews from Clubs all over the North Island: Muriwai, Bethals beach, North Piha, Raglan, East End, Waimarama, Sunset, Manguwai Heads to name a few. We even had a crew from Del mar; California, America who came over specially for this race. Maranui was the southern most entry.

This is an endurance race; crews will be tested on their abilities in team work, mental toughness (metal), speed and strenght.  

There are 4 stages with 4 Check points; at each Check point crews are required to perform tasks to earn a tag completing the stage. As crews register they draw a starting position. Maranui drew 9th position; photo count three boats for Maranui IRB 2; Scotts Point in background.

Le Mons start launched the Race; crews ran 200m to their boats, then dragged them 50m to water before starting their engines. Maranui started in the middle of the pack jostling for position.

Maranui IRB 2 Team: (Left to Right) Luke McGuinness, Henry Williams and anchorman Dave Wells.

Motupia Island

Check point 1: Motupia Island (The test of Team)

Crews land and then send a runner to collect their tag from Officials 150m away; then race around Motupia Island clockwise to return directly towards shore before heading off to next stage. Maranui left in the middle of the pack.

Checkpoint 2: The Bluff (The test of Metal)

Crews beach IRB then carry IRB over a spit 250m wide to launch on the other side of spit to the next stage. Crews must also refuel and collect their tag. Maranui caught up lots of crews here heading off in 6th but had to return forgetting to collect their tag. They lost 4 valuable places.

The return to collect the tag meant that fuel consumption was altered and an extra stop to refuel was required. Lucky they had a support crew on hand; Marc and Juilet.

Check point 3: Hukatere (The test of Speed)

Crews must send two runners to Hukatere hill to collect their tag. This is a 1.5 - 2km run. To recieve the tag they must be presented together before returning to the IRB. Meanwhile the other crew member refuels and makes adjustments and repairs before lauching for the next stage. Maranui left in 13th place.

Check point 4: Waipapakauri (The test of Strenght)

Crews must disconnect the engine from the hull and carry it around a flag set at the high tide mark; refuel and collect their tag. Maranui showed grit and determination to peg back another place and leave 12th overall.

The final leg was down to boat speed; Maranui IRB 2 showed it had plenty of this. It maintained speed for most of the way passing a struggling crew but ran into engine trouble breaking an engine clamp. With 3kms to go quick thinking and Maranui ingenuity meant that they finished 11th overall.

Maranui can mix it with the rest of them by being the highest placing newcomer in Race history.

Great work boys you have just set a mark to better.

(Check out gallery for photos 90 Mile Classic IRB Race)

90 mile Classic IRB race team

The Maranui IRB Race Team is up at 90 mile beach (Northland) today - Saturday 10 September,  to compete in this amazing endurance race.  Drivers Dave Wells, Henry Williams, Luke McGuinness and team support club captain Marc Pulepule, will be up against 21 other boats.

The race starts at the northern tip of 90 mile beach (Scots Point) and takes most of the day to the finish line at Ahipara.  All teams race flat out and have to complete challenges along the way.  This is an awesome achievement for any team to complete, let alone to win !  Not to mention hardcore !  Keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates.

 Good luck to our boys, the conditions are perfect, they are amped and ready  - GO MARANUI !

Maranui Lifeguards recieve Hero Awards from the City of Wellington (06/09/2011).  

January of this year; Patrol Team X Men PC (Marc Pulepule) was on patrol. Oriental Bay beach was cloudy and the wind was blowing out to sea. It was late in the afternoon when the roving team at Freyberg beach were called into action. Craig McGuinness responded to two young girls on a flotation device being blown out to sea. He swam out to rescue the two by taking them to the raft and then returning them to shore. The girls were shaken up but safe on land. 

PC (Marc Pulepule) rotated the teams to have Craig placed on Oriental Bay beach; Almiro Clere was now roving at Freyberg beach. No sooner did Craig get to Oriental Bay beach when he was called to action again; this time a man carrying a beer bottle was tracked by PC (Marc Pulepule) heading out to the raft. His stroke was laboured and he was struggling to get to the raft at low tide. Craig was called to respond rescuing the drunk individual and returning him to shore. He was okay and recovered quickly to be told by PC (Marc Pulepule) that he was not to enter the water in his current state.

While this was happening at Oriental Bay beach; Almiro Clere, tracking a group of young school girls at the pier beside the Tug boat; noticed that one girl was struggling after leaping into the water off the pier. Assessing the situation as critical he responded by diving in after her and returning her to the pier ladder. He soon discovered that her laboured breathing was as a result of her having cystic fibrosis. Luckly parents of the individual were on hand with medicine to assist. No further intervention was required as she recovered soon after recieving her medication.

Their deeds were reported to the Dominion Post by bystanders but not recognised by SLSNZ at the time of the incident.

Last night our Maranui Lifeguards Craig McGuinness and Almiro Clere recieved recognition for saving an unprecedented 4 people in 1 hour on Oriental Bay beach.

Congratulations Craig and Almiro... below is the Mayor (Celia Wade Brown) presenting Craig McGuinness and Almiro Clere father with awards.

Maranui PCs recieve CDEM Certificates from Mayor

WEMO graduation ceremony was held at the Mayoral Chambers last night (1st Sept 2011).

Top Wayne Wickens and Jenny Everett-Wells recieving a certificate on behalf of her husband (Dave Wells) from the Mayor (Celia Wade Brown).

Through this award Patrol Captains at Maranui have attained an intimate view into WEMO processes and workings. Maranui confirms its part in the forefront of response in the likely event of a coastal hazard.

Currently Maranui is drafting a local response plan that includes using these new skills its Patrol Captains have attained.   

Maranui hopes to include other Surf Clubs in the City to pool resources and be in readiness and preparedness for any local coastal hazard. 

Maranui Nippers dominate Maranui Swim Club Awards

Maranui SLSC rekindles its relationship with Maranui Swimming Club. The Swim Club started by Surf Club members is swelling with Maranui Nippers coming through its ranks. 

Maranui Swimming Club held its annual Club Championships on the 24th June and 1st July at Freyberg Pool.

At the Awards Evening on the 5th August 2011 saw Maranui Nippers dominate by winning first overall trophies for most of the age groups.

Congratulations to the following recipents and second place getters:

Trophy Winners

6 Year Old Girls       Asha Pulepule

7 Year old Girls        Kelsey Dewar

9 Year old Girls        Molly Dewar

9 Year old Boys       Che Pulepule

11 Year old Boys     Finn Speirs

13 Year old Boys     John Tuia

Second Overall

7 Year old Boys       Luc Speirs

8 Year old Girls       Tallulah Nament-Sargent

11 Year old Girls     Saffron Nament-Sargent

Well Done Maranui Nippers... 

Capital Coast has a neW PC and Surf Instructor Facilitator(15/08/2011)

A Facilitators course was held in Rotorua over the weekend (12-14 August 2011). Candidates from all over the country attended; selection to attend the course was done by CDOs from each region.

Marc Pulepue (Maranui) was selected to attend this course.

He will now be able to facilitate the Surf Instructors Course and the Senior Lifeguard - Patrol Captain Course. 

Maranui SLSC would like to congratulate Marc on his selection and for being the first Maranui Facilitator in recent years. He will prove to be an asset to the region as he is to Maranui SLSC.

Congratulation Marc well done; keep up the good work...  

IRB Development and Exam (23/07/2011)

Maranui had a candidate for the IRB exam held at Lyall Bay beach on 23rd July 2011. Dave Wells sat his IRB Crewperson and IRB Drivers certificates passing both to add to Maranui team of IRB operators. Maranui will have its first IRB Instructor Marc Pulepule who was also underscrutiny by region examiner Paul Carlyon.

Maranui had two IRB Operators (Henry Williams and Marc Pulepule) involved in IRB skills development. Conditions for this scheduled event could not have been better with swells hitting 2m and winds 15 knots SE gusting to 25 knots. Temperature 7 degrees.

It was a good turn out from the region with Clubs attending from as far a field as Levin-Waiterere. 

Congratulations to Dave Wells for attaining his IRB qualifications...  well done.

CDEM Graduates (22/06/11)

Maranui has entered into a collabration with WEMO (Wellington Emergency Management Office) to better use its resources to aid the Community of Lyall Bay, Kilbirnie, Island Bay,  Miramar and Strathmore in the event of a coastal hazard (e.g. Tsunami).

Preparedness and readiness is the aim for our area. 

Congratulations to Maranui Patrol Captains (PC), Dave Wells and Wayne Wickens for completing the Civil Defence Emergency Management Course (CDEM); through their commitment and efforts are our first PC/CDEM lifeguards empowering them in a  coastal hazard as Civil Defence representatives.

Maranui SLSC strongly veiws a Tsunami as a high risk and is working with WEMO to address preparedness and readiness for the Lyall Bay area.  

Capital Coast Regional Awards(28/05/11)

The Regional Awards saw a strong Maranui presence with 28 members attending to witness Maranui Junior Surf recieving Junior Surf Medals, surprise nomination Marc Pulepule Surf Instructor of the Year and Maranui SLSC recieving Innovation of the Year 2011.

It has been a long time since Maranui SLSC has recieved recognition at the Regional Awards. Our Junior Surf programme has proved successful with Maranui results dominating the age groups from 9 and under.

Highlight in the Senior Awards, Maranui gained  Innovation of the Year 2011 Award: Communication Course written by Marc Pulepule.

This is as a result of Maranuis work patrolling Oriental Bay beach; Maranui has identified that beach users under the influence of Drug/Alcohol are a high risk of drowning and created a course to help manage this. The course arms Patrol Captains with communicational skills to identify signs and symptons of beach users under the influence, use the aggression cycle to best intervene  to diffuse and identify crisis point, rights under the law, appropriate and professional response in a crisis situation.  

Congratulations to the following recipents:

Junior Surf Medals

7 year old Girls: 1st Bailey Reddish, 2nd Lucy Reid (5th Talula Sargent)

7 year old Boys: 2nd Cooper Russell-Hall

8 year old Girls: (4th Liberty McIntyre-Reet)

8 year old Boys: 2nd Issac Wood, 3rd Che Pulepule

9 year old Girls: (5th Emily Register)

9 year old Boys: 1st Max Reid (4th Thomas Raimbault) 

Senior Awards

Maranui SLSC Innovation of the Year 2011: Communication Course

Please refer to the Gallery for photos from the Awards evening...

Junior surf Results (5th May 2011)

Below please find the confirmed Junior Surf results for this season 2010 - 2011. The top three Junior Surf Athletes in each age group will be recieving medals at the Regional Awards on Saturday 28th May. If you would like to attend this ceremony please contact Marc Pulepule m.pulepule@xtra.co.nz before 20th May, 5pm for Tickets.

  Junior Surf results 2010-2011.pdf (0.03MB) 

 Prize Giving (2nd April 2011)

 Congratulations to all our prize winners and to everyone that contributed to making this season fun and rewarding for all.

List of recipients for Prize Giving 2010.doc (0.14MB)

Surf Lifesaving Certificate results (02/04/2011) 

The following candidates have passed the Surf Lifesaving Certificate which was held on the 25th-26th March at the Clubhouse. They have meet all requirements and have shown with competency to be capable to undergo the Lifeguard Award at age 14. Congratulations...

Jack Malin

Troy McGuinness

Josh Wood

Francis Natoli

Tekaha Soloman-Murch

Future Lifeguards in the making...

Lifeguard Awards 

On the 27th March 2011 the last Surf Exam for the year was held at Titahi Bay SLSC; this resulted in 3 Maranui candidates qualifing.

Congratulations to

Jenny Everett-Wells

Mia Morris

Claudia Morris

An awesome effort, look forward to seeing you on the beach next season... 

Saturday 26 March 2011

All members: Please read the latest newsletter below for updates and the final say for the 2011 season

  Maranui Musings (0.08MB) 

Surf nationals Masters Competition (12/03/2011)

Maranui sent a lone competitor to the Masters and National competition this season; George Gallagher.

This is not his first competition; he has represented Maranui for a long time and has made it his mission to attend this meet every year. His efforts this year has been rewarded with an overall place of third in his age group (60-69yr old).

Congratulations George on a massive effort; once again showing the way for the younger generations...

Nippers cancelled

Nippers cancelled due to bad weather (06/3/11)...

Check out the Gallery for photos of Carnivals involving Maranui SLSC members.... (photos by Michelle Speirs, Jim Wana and Wayne Wickens; cheers Guys)

 MARANUI JUNIOR SURF CARNIVAL

Maranui Carnival (Feb 6 2011) 

This is the first carnival that Maranui SLSC has held since 2008. It is the first time that Maranui Club has had the responsibility for organizing and running all the events for 7-14 year old age groups.   

Great organizational skills were on display as Maranui Club showed precision and the accuracy relative to the dismal weather conditions for all Surf competitors. Comment from other Surf Clubs on the condition of the beach rivaling National Champs. Flow of events was done with military precision and little disruption which meant that competitors had little time to wait for the next event. 

Feedback from Surf Officials that attended said '... that it was obviously preplanned...' which showed in continuity of events and that the carnival took only 4 hours to completion. Great enthusiasm and parental support reflected the strong showing of Maranui Surf Athletes.

Throughout Maranuis’ Carnival, Maranui Surf Athletes were performing; both Boys and Girls 7-9 year old age group, Maranui featured in the top 5 in all events. In the 7- 14 year old age group had mixed results but Maranui Surf Athletes braved the conditions in togs to place and prove what a Hardy bunch they are. 

An overall tone of this Carnival could best be summed up by how much fun the Carnival Announcer (Jason Reid) was having huddled up, snug and warm, in the sound box.

Congratulations to all our Maranui Junior Surf Athletes, keep it up... 

On to the next calendar event; 12th and 13th of February Capital Coast Champs both Senior and Junior will be on display.

Maranui sends Maranui irb 1

Maranui sends Maranui IRB 1 to welcome the 6 lifeguards that are circumnavigating the whole of New Zealand in IRBs. Henry Williams, Jim Warwick and Marc Pulepule crewed Maranui IRB 1 with three other Surf Club IRBs to guide this crew into Lyall Bay at 7.45am in the morning of 30th January 2011.

They met the crew out in Cooks Strait about 10kms off shore and conveyed it back to Lyall Bay beach. Through undulating seas they encountered dolphins playing in their wake; as the sun rose media had gathered to greet this crew who were exhausted but glad to reach land.   

 Maranui Nippers in action again

Capital Classic Kids 200m and 300m Ocean swim was held on 29th January in Oriental Bay, Wellington. In the 200m event Maranui was represented by Che Pulepule, Maxwell Wickens and Toby Mark recorded a 1st, 2nd and 4th placed males in the 6-10 year old age group. In a field of 39 kids they crossed the finish line in 4th, 7th and 11th respectively.

Che stopped the clock at 2.41 min.

In the 300m Ocean swim; 12 year old Tess Hindle-Daniels placed 7th, her time was 5.45min.

Well done to all our Nippers that competed, great results….

Riversdale Carnival  (22/01/11)

Riversdale Carnival has always been a great carnival for Maranui Nippers. This year the event was marred by high surf and strong weather conditions. The Carnival was called off early and a Fun Day took place for those who had already made accommodations at Riversdale. Ten families from Maranui were present; of these ten families three had made the trip over to take part. That’s dedication for you. 

In pouring rain and cold conditions; Maranui Nippers braved the weather to register top in all events that they entered; Che Pulepule and Lucy Reid were our stand outs recording wins in beach flags, beach sprints, Run-wade-Run and Run-swim-Run. Weather conditions worsened but credit goes to Riversdale SLSC for hosting and looking after the Surf Clubs that were able to attend.  

A big thank you goes to Wayne Wickens for ferrying our Nippers back and forth from Maranui HQ once they were cold or had had enough; and to the ladies of Maranui HQ for keeping the fires hot and the kids well feed after the Fun Day.  

The Fun Day ended an hour and half later, which meant that the festivities could start a little early this year.

Patrolling on Oriental Bay

16/01/11 a patrol of four was posted on Oriental Bay beach; Marc Pulepule (PC). The day started with gusts up to 70km/hr but ended with four rescues and 150 visitors during peak time. Early intervention and early assessment helped to reduce response time and save lives.

X-Men were surprised by the amount of swimmers on a seemly dull and drab windy Wellington day. 

Aliens came out to play

Quality did not diminish when a patrol team of two was posted (15/01/11) Jason Reid (PC); producing an audit score of 44/52 in choppy seas and wind gusts, Aliens continued to patrol proactively. Visits from a hen’s party and people promoting vitamin drinks helped to ignite a little ray of sunshine to a wind swept but incident free day.

A-Team brought its A-game

A patrol of five was posted on an overcast day (09/01/11) in the Capital; Wayne Wickens (PC). Oriental Bay beach saw visitors using it for various activities; Photos with no pants, Baptism and even a movie shot for a youth group.

The patrol continued its proactive approach which proved to be useful in reducing its response time affecting a rescue. The victim swimming to the platform got into trouble but for early intervention by lifeguard Henry Williams. The victim was tracked and rescued within seconds; although embarrassed, the victim was glad for lifeguard assistance. 

WW II stood in force

A patrol of four was posted at O'Bay (08/01/11); Wayne Wickens (PC). The beach was filled with Football fans watching a Football tournament which lasted the whole day. Beach goers were pressed for choice to swim or to watch the Football. The patrol remained proactive and vigilant ending an incident free patrol.

Open patrols

Day Two of the Year

02/01/11 saw three post a patrol. The sun shone with moderate northwesterlies predicting a busy beach of sun seekers. A drunk individual decided to enter the water under strong advice not to by lifeguards. Lifeguards coaxed him back to shore as Police were called to have him arrested for drinking on an alcohol free beach.

The day ended with 180 visitors during peak time.

New Years Day

01/01/11 was overcast and warm; well wishers came to warm on the beach at O'Bay, a patrol of three was posted. New kids to O'Bay were trying climb on to the fountain but were quickly set right. The wind did pick up but didn't prevent beach users from mooching and mucking about. We were able to pitch the tent and fly the flags of Maranui in a totally incident free patrol.

Wild and fresh in the Capital

Foul Weather Patrol!!! Tuesday 28th December 2010, three turned up to brave an easing storm to post a Foul weather patrol; this was an all PC affair. Lots of debris littered O'Bay which marred beach goers as the wind eased and the sun shone briefly. TV3 were filming a piece about the weather and catching the flags in the background. A few braved the elements to swim to the platform and back. Access to the Rotunda proved to be a great refuge from the wind.  

Another windy day on O' Bay

Monday 27th December 2010 was another windy day but it didn't deter beach goers therefore didn't deter Maranui. We posted a patrol of three which proved to be incident free; it was a time for Rookie Lifeguard Barry McGuinness to work on his Rookie booklet.

The rescue that Maranui performed on 18th December by Peter Clark saw the Aunt of the victim turn up to wish us a merry christmas and happy new year. She said that the victim was doing well and commended Maranui on its discretion but rapid response. The victim was very embarrassed but happy at achieving the swim to the platform.  

Boxing Day Patrol

Six turned up to patrol a windy, cloudy Boxing Day 26th December 2010. A routine beach sweep revealed two dead Blue penguins. DOC was notified and came to collect the carcasses; DOC said Oriental Bay can expect more carcasses washing up due to El Nina weather conditions forcing penguins to search further afield for food. The day was plagued by visitors clearing their heads by going for a Boxing day dip and visitors from overseas wanting to be photographed with Surf Lifeguards.

Nippers Newsletter

 Please see below newsletter for all the dates and news for the Junior Surf 2010/2011 season.

Nippers Newsletter (0.06MB) 

Lifeguard Awards

Congratulations to the following club members who have just passed their Lifeguard Awards. Keep an eye out for them on the beach...

Barry McGuinness, Craig McGuinness, Jerome McGuiness, Kevin Albrecht, Matt Wood, Renee Gerlich, Lara Geenen

The next Lifeguard Award Course will start in the new year. More details to follow. If you are interested you can register your interest at info@maranui.co.nz

Patrolling on Oriental Bay

X-Men showing the way
Congratulations to the X-Men Patrol team; aided by an increasingly hot day on Sat 18^th December; the Team was audited producing a high score 60/61. Later on duty, Peter Clark performed a board rescue rescuing a teenager who was suffering from exhaustion, first for the season. With all this excitement it seemed fitting that a visit from the Red Bull girls giving out free Red Bull to cool matters down capped off a patrol to remember.

Angels II tough it out
Conditions for patrol had deteriorated on Sunday 19^th December to rain and strong Northerlies; Paula Wood (PC) was able to send lifeguards home and post a smaller team.  To help pass the time between brave swimmers in the water, Dominion Post interviewed Angel II while huddled up out of the elements in a bus shelter. All were in good spirits as photos were taken finishing an incident free patrol.

Check out the latest patrol roster below...

patrol roster (0.10MB)