Gary Pettigrove

Gary Pettigrove was elected Life Member at the 2023 Annual General Meeting.

Gary joined the Broulee Surfers SLSC in 1999. He was already a Life Member at Torquay Surf Life Saving Club, having previously been a patroller since 1974. In 1996/97 Gary was awarded the Victorian Life Saver of the Year.

Gary has been a Surf Life Saver for 50 years. At Broulee he has been a trainer and assessor of Bronze Medallion, SRC, IRB driver and crew and advanced resus.

Gary has been on the Club Committee since 2000/01 in various roles including Boat Captain, Vice President, Secretary and has been the Club President since 2020.

In a sporting sense – Gary has mentored numerous crews as sweep in ten and half George Bass Marathons. He has won and coached 5 World Gold Medals, 2 silver medals at worlds, silver medal at Aussies and two Bronze. At ASRL 3 gold medals, 2 silver and 3 bronze. Many more medals won at South Coast Boat Series and Far South Coast Branch carnivals.

He is a dedicated competitor, coach and official.

Gary started the Hotondo Ocean Swim and was the coordinator for the first 13 years.