Growth of the Club

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Sponsorship changes everything — 1987/88

The 1987/88 season marked the beginning of a new era. Two major sponsors came on board — Glen and Dianne Felkin from Seaview Caravan Park, and Carter’s Broulee Cellars and General Store. Their support allowed the Club to buy a new competitive surfboat and update the IRB.

The season’s highlight was the George Bass Marathon. Despite the boat being holed at Tuross and the last two legs rowed with only five crew due to illness, the team finished 20th. It was the year of the surfboat.

From strength to strength — 1988/89

The 1988/89 season was the Club’s strongest yet. With 101 financial members, Broulee gained 59 lifesaving awards — the largest number in the Far South Coast Branch. The January surf carnival was an outstanding success, and James Hayward and Mark Edibone were chosen to represent the Far South Coast at the Inter-Branch Championships at Manly.

The Carter’s Store IRB was successfully launched at the January Carnival. New sponsors were gained in WIN 4, ABC Industries, and the Commonwealth Bank — from whom the Club acquired a new fully fitted out surfboat. Through hard work in Patrol Competition, Patrol Skills, and Award Incentives, the Club won the prestigious Mayne Nickless IRB and engine.

Lionel Franks was named Club Member of the Year and James Hayward received the Young Achiever Award — two new awards introduced that season.

1989/90 season

The Club continued to grow its profile through surfboat results, gaining new members from Narooma along with their sponsored surfboat. Meg and Ken Filmer donated two wetsuits for use in the IRBs, and the Club was presented with their new Mayne Nickless IRB.

1989/90 Committee

• Patron: Jack Horne
• Vice Patrons: Dr P Bannon, G Felkin, G Carter
• President: T Freeman
• Vice President: L Franks
• Secretary: C Dixon
• Treasurer: A Wensing
• Assistant Secretary/Treasurer and Public Officer: N Dixon
• Club Captain: J Gale
• Vice Club Captain: C Filmer
• Boat Captain: J Shiels
• IRB Captain: R Suter
• Publicity Officer: R Coleman
• Chief Instructor: J Gale
• First Aid Officer: J Vaughan
• House Captain: T Cootes
• Gear Steward: C King
• Radio Officer: D Franks
• Committee Members: P Halpin, G Williams, K Filmer

Cover image: Brewarina to Bourke Outback Marathon — Broulee finished third in 1989, our best achievement in surfboats.

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