PERRANPORTH SLSC

2014 ANNUAL REPORT

WHO WE ARE
The Committee
Presidents Report
Chairwomans Report
Captains Report

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WHAT WE DO
Secretarys Report
Lifesavings Report
Lifeguarding/Patrols Report
Nippers
Youth
IRB Report
Surfboat
Team Perranporth SLS Sports results

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Page 18-19
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THE MONEY
Treasurers Report
Membership Report
Buildings Manager Report
Our Supporters
The Accounts

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Attached

The Committee
President
Chair
Secretary
Treasurer
Captain
V.Captain
Lifesaving manager
RNLI/Patrol Reps
Youth Manager
Nippers Manager
IRB Capt
Surfboat Captains
Membership Secretary
Buildings Manager
Committee Members

Peter Gaisford
Doreen Lawrence
Nigel Bowden
Cath McRitchie
Simon Boyle
Chris Hunt
Dave Meads
Ben Gardiner / Robin Howell
Simon Boyle
Emma Spike Gaisford
Rob Farr
Shelly Hardwick / Arron Jones
Lyn Bowden
Carl Harding
Chris Rogers, Paul Tutt, Marcus
Cooper.

Triathlon Committee
Emma Spike Gaisford
Matt Sanwell
Chris Harding
Mike Bartlett

Michelle Mick Sanwell

Karen Longstaff
Shelly Hardwick

Youth Committee
Doreen Lawrence
Shane Tellam
Simon Boyle
Jason Wheeler

Cath Hill
Rob Farr
Chris Rogers

Presidents Report

The Perranporth Extreme Surf Triathlon, what has this to do with

Perranporth SLSC ? The Triathlon was conceived by former club president
Chris Strickland 27years ago. The Triathlon requires and draws in all
Perranporth SLSC club members, supporters, family members, boyfriends,
girlfriends and grand parents to make this club fund raising event a huge
success. The result, is one of the best weekends of the year, to view and
admire the teamwork, friendship and community that one Surf Life Saving
Club can provide.
In 2014 the result in the Open Womens category was extra special, as the
event was won by Perranporth SLSC club member Rhiannon Strickland.
Rhiannon has grown up with the Triathlon, always scheduled for September
every year. Rhiannon and mum Helen have done it all, from packing goody
bags, taking entries, sorting signs and of course calming Chris. The Triathlon
raises a significant amount of funding for the club and it needs everyone, to
keep it as one of the most highly regarded events in the SW Triathlon
calendar. Thank you all, for your support.
Due to the exceptional warm weather this summer. There were significant numbers of the bathing public
using the beach outside of the normal lifeguard patroling hours. Fortunately there are club members of
all ages from Nippers through to Masters available to guide and advise beach users as to the safest place
to bathe. Several of the youth club members completed their voluntary duties alongside the RNLI
lifeguards, with a view to applying to the professional lifeguard service in due course.
The Nipper section 7 12 yrs now has a waiting list in all the separate age categories. The Youth section
13 18 years continues to expand and needs additional senior club members and parents to take
coaching qualifications to assist with their training. The Senior section tends to suffer from a drop in
numbers as people move away for academic and employment reasons. However, the Masters 30+ is
growing once more and the club is attracting former club members and new members to this age
category.
Perranporth SLSC was represented at the World Life Saving Championships 2014 in Montpellier, France.
The club participated in the Masters, Inter Club and Surfboat competition with Gold, (Andrew Byatt),
Silver (Simon Lawrence and myself) and Bronze medals for the Womens surfboat crew (Alice Bane, Tina
Pascoe, Paula Bright and Ruth Creamer). In 2015 the European Life Saving Championships are in Alicante,
Spain. The age category to be for Youth and Masters, scheduled for mid September. Pencil the date in
your diaries, it could be a memorable club tour.

Pete Gaisford

Chairwoman Report
I have been pondering on what I am going to write for the
last two months! (much to Simons Boyles dismay! ) Well I
am writing it now Simon, the day before this goes to print!!

There have been two events this year that have made me think about Perranporth Surf Life Saving, deep
thoughts.
One event in France and one incident at Mawgan Porth, miles apart in different countries but both
relevant to us, Perranporth Surf LIFE SAVING Club.
The event in France was the World Surf Life Saving Championships, and I went as a Technical Officer
(Official in UK talk). Perranporth was there as a competing club of which I was very proud. Masters,
Boaties and Open, they all did Perranporth proud and came back with medals! There were a lot of UK
clubs, Hayle, Porthreath, Bude, Saunton, Porthcawl, Newquay, Woolacombe I think there were a few
others but cant think at the moment, and were all there representing Great Britain. We shared tents, ate
together and we all cycled, we had a great time all together. But we were part of a wider community,
The World! Australia, New Zealand, USA, France, Italy, Germany (lots of Europeans) Japan, Canada and
many more, we were all there taking part. Perranporth is part of a Community spanning the World and
we must remember we are part of this much larger club. Our Club is up there rubbing sholders with the
world and doing alright!
The other incident was at Mawgan Porth October Half Term when three people tragically lost their lives.
In our title we have LIFE SAVING as two of the words and these are very important. In the summer
months some of our young people took their Surf Life Saving award to allow them to progress to RNLI and
be lifeguards on our beaches here in Cornwall and further field and also volunteer on our beach. I hope
that the training that they received will put them in the position to help and advise people on any beach
when there are no professional life guards on duty so that there will be fewer tragedies like this one. I
have said young people, but you can LIFE SAVE as any age, so this applies to all members of Perranporth
Surf Life Saving Club. I am happy that the club is committed as it has always been to Surf Life Saving.
May I take this opportunity to wish you and your families a Happy Christmas and New year!

Doreen Lawrence

Captains Report
Well another year has passed quickly, time certainly flys when we are busy. No doubt youll all be in
agreement that we have been again blessed with another brilliant summer. Everything seems to work so
much better when the sun is shining and seas are kinder to us.
After 4 years in the hot seat Im starting to understand what it really takes to be the captain of one of the
most iconic surf lifesaving clubs in the country, patience!! We have an amazing club, its members are
fantastic and have some of the best facilities in Surf lifesaving GB. We are all extremely lucky to be part
of such a brilliant place.
What we do well, we are really good at. When we work together as a club, there is no doubt that we
achieve some very successful moments. The relaxed approach we take to the running of club, does
create a very social and inviting atmosphere. However, we have to be careful that we dont lose focus of
what are goals are. We want our members to enjoy their time at the club but without the expense of
them taking for granted what we have to offer. It is a fine line and we as a committee have to balance it
right. We are going through a tough
time at the club at the moment. The
Committee has change a great deal in
the past couple of years but we are
still working hard towards keeping it
all together.
The year started with a brilliant Diner
and Dance. Back at the seiners, and
well attended it showed that we still
do have strength in numbers. Youth
of the year went to Esme Rogers who
is becoming an amazing all-round
club member. Esme got involved in
fundraising, patrols, competition and
continued to be an excellent member this year. Clubbie of the year went to Rob Farr, who has been an
excellent club member for many years but really impressed with his dedication to the club and taking the
lead excellently with the IRB captaincy.
Once again Dave Meads has been leading the way for lifesaving education. It can be easy to forget that
our foundations lie directly with beach safety but Dave has been at the forefront of ensuring our
members obtain a lifesaving proficiency. It is something he works very hard at and Im sure you are all
very grateful for his committed efforts.
Something that has worked well this year is better communication. It is something that I felt was really
important and we had to improve on, too many times in the past we had relied upon the occasional Email
or Facebook message. This year working with Spike, she tried hard to collate as much information from
all goings-on in the club and would have a regular club newsletter. It worked really well, and made
important dates more memorable.
Patrolling is an essential part of our club. It is why were here in the first place. The RNLI do a fantastic
job of keeping the beach safe and in a modern way we support them as best we can. This year over the

busier weekends of the summer I asked members to come down to the club and help out the RNLI. I have
to stress that Robin Howell (weekend supervisor) was very good at keeping our members busy and
showing the ropes to the newer patrolers. The nipper juniors were the most regular attendees showing
you dont have to be lifeguard qualified to help out. Patrols are not the best attended part of our club,
its something that we need to improve on and certainly needs discussion on how to get the best out of it.
Thanks has to go to all those who showed up to patrols this year.
Another area that I feel needs improvement is
competition. Perranporth has a well-established
history in surf lifesaving sport. It would be fair to say
that at present we somewhat under achieve for a club
of our stature. The figures from 2014 say that only
13% of the whole club took part at national
competitions. I personally think that we need to be
more direct with our members and encourage more
people to compete. It can be very off putting as the
level of competition especially within the older youth
and the seniors can be high. But I urge as many of you
as possible to have a go, whats the worst thats going
to happen.
Rescue 2014 was in France, was better attended than
I first thought. We had a team in the masters, the
open and in the surf boats. A massive congratulations
has to go to Andrew Byatt, officially a world champ
(30-35) in the board race. Lots more individual and
team medals were won. A great effort by those that
represented the black and gold.
Finally, I must just say a big thank you to all of you
that have helped out in that past 12 months. It can be extremely difficult committing yourself, we all
have busy lives, I should know. I appreciate all of your effort and help in whatever way you could give.
Please dont rest on your laurels though, it takes a huge effort to keep our club moving forwards.
Thanks

Simon Boyle

WHAT WE DO

Secretarys Report
As per normal it has been another busy year for the Perranporth Surf Life Saving Club with another 12
months of hard work and commitment. To list all the achievements over the year would just take too
much time, so I would like to thank all the members of the club for all their time making the club such a
great place to be. Like last year there is going to be a few changes within the committee which is always
unsettling but hopefully this will just move the club forward with a new outlook on what we done and
what we can achieve. All the committee members standing down will still be a big part of the club but
now have more home commitments.
Sadly we say goodbye to our Club Captain who is standing down this year, but again will still be involved.
The work of Simon cannot go unnoticed, all the work and effort he has put in over the last few years has
made such a change to the club. Along with all the club activities he has supported and also the work he
has put in with our current Youth has been amazing. These are home grown talent who show total
respect for the club and why the club was setup, we once again have some amazing Lifesavers who I look
forward to see working on our beach.
The club has now started to mould together and is
looking far more joined up. This needs to continue
into 2015 and make the club more assessable and a
place where members meet and enjoy. This year we
have seen success in sport at Cornish, National and
World events. It was good to see a small team at
Rescue 2014 (World Championships) Montpellier
and La Grande Motte, France with a handful of
medal coming back home and also Andrew Byatt
Master Board World Champion.
This year has seen a lot of changes within Surf Life
Saving GB which Perranporth have been involved. We need to show our support of our National
Governing Body and work with SLSGB to promote our objectives in a joint up approach. We need to keep
the right balance between Lifesaving and Sport to make Perranporth Beach as safe as possible and have a
club that supports this idea, I believe Perranporth Surf Life Saving Club will be at the forefront of these
changes and will be leading as a centre of excellence which it has always been.

Nigel Bowden

Lifesaving Report
It has been great to just focus on training the wide range of lifeguard qualifications SLSGB have to offer. I
have been very disappointed with the lack of Clubbies gaining qualifications over the last couple of years.
After handing the Chairmanship onto the wonderful Doreen Lawrence, it has freed me up to start
developing the vital training the club needs.
What I love about this job is
seeing young people putting in
the time and effort with youth
training,
taking
part
in
competitions and then joining a
course where they gain the
invaluable
skills
and
qualification that let them start
volunteering for the RNLI.
Eventually they become valued
members of the RNLI lifeguard
service on Perranporth Beach
and I get the chance to work
with them.
This year we had a good group
of students who showed
commitment and worked hard to develop their water and first aid skills. It was great being able to teach
Doreen but most of the facts she already new due to the years of training and life experiences along the
way. Spike and Rob, also was great to work with due to there deep knowledge of first aid. They all passed
with flying colours and soon were volunteering their services for events especially the Triathlon and the
Aquathon.
The proudest moment this season was when we're were all at the waters edge about to start training
when a member of the public ran down to say that a lady had passed out outside of the watering hole. It
was 7.30pm and there was no RNLI services but we had well trained Clubbies on hand to deal with the
situation. We were able to restart her heart on two occasions and give her top quality CPR and hand her
over to the air ambulance with a rhythm. Sadly she only lasted a week but this is why we all should want
to become qualified.
It was great to see the Boaties become qualified as Tube rescuers giving us more water cover for events
and nipper training nights. I hope more cubbies can step up and gain qualifications that help the club run
smoothly and make Perranporth beach a much safer place. There are qualifications for all abilities and
ages and for people who hate water. I look forward to gaining more awards next year. By the end of the
season there were 35 awards passed which is a great achievement and help to the club.
Upwards and onwards!

David Meads
Lifeguarding Report

So what can I say, 2014 was like the Summer of 1976 by all accounts, Im too young, just, to recall it ;). It
was a long, warm proper summer compared to the last few years, you know the rest. The flip side to this
was that the beach was busy, if not as challenging on the surf side, than the last few years. The RNLI
lifeguards also had me, a Perranporth club member as their new Supervisor. I hope the club realized that
the lifeguards are appreciative of the facility that they have at the club and for the input by members who
have worked alongside us all season. We have done our best to keep the club tidy, assisted with the
decking digging out, appreciate the use
of the BBQ a couple of times and
genuinely enjoyed the members who
just say hi. We need to maintain and
build upon the great relationship
between the RNLI and the Club.
Many of the guards are club members,
many club members are ex-guards, so
the requirement when we are
overwhelmed on the busy days to have
some help from members is invaluable
in an extra pair of hands and the
experience that comes with it. Ian
McDermott was at Perran Sands on one
such occasion, using the radio to update Perranporth Base that two lifeguards had had to simultaneously
enter the water on boards to rescue persons in difficulty, thank you. Other mentions of thanks should go
to the Telham brothers, they were great with weevers and also learning from the guys by joining in on
rotations for a few hours here and there. Ezme Rogers also helped out a lot, there were others too, so
thank you to all. Numerous senior members committed their time to weekend patrols and we hope this
will continue into 2015.
Special thanks to the IRB team for giving us a giggle when the club IRB needed a tow to shore, not on one
occasion, but twice, you know who you are (OHare, Flanigan and Wheeler by the way!). But seriously, the
club IRB have helped again for another year with the RNLIs Castle to Castle swim and patrols. The RNLI
backed the club event in September and between us we put on a great show of cover for the Triathlon.
The season saw a successful resuscitation of a two and a half year old girl in late June, Spike was there
with the Ambulance and having that connection with other agencies, such as with Rob Farr with the Coast
Guard, is great as it allows the different organisations to better understand each others roles and
capabilities when it matters.
Perranporth RNLI lifeguards and myself would like to thank all at the surf club for the season and look
forward to 2015 already.
All the best

Ben Gardiner
Patrols
As you can see most of the volunteers were girls this year. But all
did a sterling job with minor first aid and observational
lifeguarding on truck to, where they based themselves.

So anyway, Thanks the the people who came down. Whilst young the volunteers were keen and I think
that it important. Weavers and minor first aids were rife this year and that extra support on the beach by
the volunteers took pressure of the guards on the busy days, this meant guards could focus on water
patrols and not have to worry about beach incidents. It goes to show that you do not have to have a
NARS to help out and anyone thinking about coming down, who thinks they might be expected to paddle
out in a 4 foot shore dump and rescue people are wrong. You can help out in so many other ways. So
please
join
in.

Perranporth SLSC Volunteers

Ben Scott

Cath Hill

Dave Cromie

Abi Pope

Spike

Grace Rice

Tom McRitchie

Jess Commons

George Hudson

Megan Smith

Esme Rogers

Katie Whitbread-Abrutat

The Tellams Rory, Samson, Shane

Robin Howell

Nippers Report
Winter swimming stood the children in
good stead from the start of 2014 and our
Nippers turned out in force for the Cornish
Frostbite Event at Penzance in
February. This Stillwater pool competition
had 51 Perranporth children take part, the
best attendance yet for an indoor event.
We again had some great results in the
lifesaving mankin tow and flipper races.
Eight children then stepped forward and
made the trip to the National Stillwater
Champs at Cardiff's Olympic 50m pool and
along with the Youth contingent we had a great day of racing with most children in the top 20. We also
had fun staying as a group at the Youth Hostel and having an evening out in Cardiff after the days hard
work
The fantastic warm sunshine again this year meant the Perranporth Nippers hit the beach in May with
much enthusiasm, Mum's and Dad's had no excuses getting in the warm sea with their children. Our
beach sessions saw many Thursdays with smaller conditions than years previously which meant even the
youngest groups managing good deep water swims and board paddles offshore, whilst the older Nippers
were able to swim much bigger open water distances than before, increasing their confidence
massively. Cornish Ocean Champs were at Portreath this year and we had a lovely weekend of racing in
great weather with 29 children entered. National Ocean Champs took us to Exmouth, the first time an
event has been held here. Thirteen children and their parents came and we had a brilliant time camping
by the side of the River Ex with fire pits and dinner cooked for us by the Royal Marines. The competition
was pretty fun as well with some well
earned medals won.
The Aquathon was the biggest yet both
entries (167 children from across
Cornwall) and in the swim distances. As
water prevailed the course was set to the
maximum and all the children were
magnificent in the 3 course distances.
Normally we have to adapt the swim to
surf but this year it was just perfect.

in
flat

the

A big thank you to all our Nipper parents who have supported the sessions in the water, particularly those
who have taken on the Coach or Age Manager role at the beach or poolside. Several Dads stepped up and
took some lifesaving awards which we are required to hold to be able to run Nippers at all. Without them
the session cannot happen and the club is eternally grateful to you. It was really lovely to see lots of
parents at the club Dinner in February and I hope to see even more Mum's and Dad's at the 2015 Dinner

which will potentially be the last to be held at the Ponsmere Hotel. Our parents were also fantastic in
their support marshalling, setting up and running our 27th Triathlon and of course the Aquathon; these
events raise the vital funds that keep the club going. Finally I urge more parents to take some lifesaving
and first aid awards to enable Nippers to continue long into the future, and to make the effort to bring
their children along to the competitions we attend as a team; no pressure to win but a desire to take part
and do your best is all that is needed. We dont select, we invite everyone to be in the team!
Looking forward to a great 2015
Nipper Awards 2013
Nipper Age
Group

Most Improved Nipper 2013

Age Group Nipper of the Year 2013

Finn Love

Archie Mallet

Seb Bartlett

Ben Eisenkolb

Sofie Palmer

Tom Dingle

10

Justin Caton

Jack Farr

11

Chloe Rogers

Sam Gapp

12

Jessica Common

Grace Rice

13

Lily Carlisle Reece

Ned Owen

CLUB

CLUB

Most Improved Nipper of the Year 2013:

Nipper of the Year 2013

Rory Tellam

Megan Smith

Spike

Youth
The youth team are the strongest forces in our club. For such a small group they achieve so much.
Fundraising, competitions, patrols, water cover, coaching, the youth are involved.

We have got to a stage where our youth

nights almost run itself. The difficulty lies
in making sure that they are pointing in the
right direction. Luckily we are blessed with
some fantastic helpers. Shane Tellam, Rob
Farr, Pete W-A, Doreen, Cath Hill, Andrea
Commons, Jason Wheeler, Chris Rogers
(sorry if I missed anyone!). With some very
level headed decision making (not by me)
the sessions ran smoothly and fairly
effective.
The club only spends 4 and half months on
the beach. From October to mid-May we are in the comfort of a heated pool. The wind, rain and tide has
little effect on the training nights. Our two sessions in the pool a week have helped the overall fitness
levels of the youth. Its great to see so many youth swim really well. Like most surf lifesaving clubs we
pay for professional coaching, the two paid coaches, Alan Reid and Russell o Conner both do a fantastic
job on different nights and have helped cement the youth into a committed squad and helped improved
their fitness levels
The two pool competitions were the
Cornish champs held at St Ives and the
National Champs at Cardiff. We only
took a small team to the Nationals and
it is something that we need to
improve on. We have over 40 youth
on the register it would be a real
achievement to take half this number
to one of the big competitions. Thanks
has to go to Spike, Doreen and Simon
Lawrence for helping over that
weekend.
Back on the beach our main focus was
to improve on surf skills first and
fitness second. With varying abilities the challenge can be how to make sure everyone is getting the best
out of the session, not an easy thing. This year we were fortunate to have not one but two experienced
coaches, Milky and Jake Moses, both highly
skilled in SLS were given the task coach the
older more capable youth. This freed up
more coaches to spend time with the
younger nipper juniors to learn surf skills
on newer bigger equipment.
This year the Cornish ocean champs stayed
at Holywell bay as per last year. This is
always seen as a warm up to the bigger
National champs. On the whole there were
some very good results.
Being a local

venue it is easier to a big team going. The National Champs took a bit more organizing, camping in what
appeared to be a car park the youth made the most of the nearby KFC, other fast food outlets are
available. The Hard work at training paid off, the first national gold medal for 5 years and other
outstanding results left the youth squad feeling pleased with themselves
It was great to see a group of the Youth take their Lifeguarding qualifications with Dave Meads. The next
step is for them to start guarding on the home beach. The future is theirs for the taking. It is down to all
of us to encourage them as much as we can. We have to make sure that we have a group of youth take a
lifeguarding proficiency every year. It doesnt have to be the gold standard of awards but all of the youth
must understand the clubs ethos and work towards helping make the beach a safer place to be.
Thanks to everyone involved in the youth set up this year. We have very bright future ahead as long as
we all keep working towards it. The youth are the next generation of our club and if we want our club to
be more successful in the future in all areas of Lifesaving we have to put the time in to our youth team.

The Youth Committee

IRB REPORT
Its been a busy year for the people involved with the clubs inshore rescue boat. The year kicked off with
the usual delivery of St Piran to the beach for The Welcome. An interesting event which involves the
transport of this 4 foot high papier
mache figure out through 3-4 foot
of low tide surf, before then
returning to shore in the gap. We
again managed to get him to
shore in a non soggy state!
Crews attended a training day
hosted by Hayle slsc early March
and were greeted by a perfect 2-3
foot clean wave at the Bluff. This

was the start of the years training which saw two courses run back to back over the summer on
Wednesdays or Fridays, culminating in a crew exam in July, and a driver exam in October. Well done to
Shane Tellam and Andy Sidebotham for getting their crew, and then to Shane again and Matt Sanwell for
gaining their drivers in some very testing conditions. Thanks to Ben Gardiner and Jason Wheeler for their
help with training and assessing.
The club boat was then used in May by Southampton uni for two weeks, to carry out rip current
experiments on Perran beach. This resulted in a 1000 donation from the uni to the club. May also saw
some early youth training on the river at Malpas, with the IRB escorting a flotilla of skis and boards. It
even attracted the attention of the harbour master who gave us a visit to see what was going on.
Thursday nippers and Tuesday Youth training saw the IRB either afloat or available on the waters edge,
making it much more accessible and visible to the nippers and youth; the future of the club. As a result, a
number of youth are keen to complete their crew awards, next year. Im hoping that this will be the start
of a young and dynamic IRB racing team!
Id also like to especially thank RNLI techie Tom (Forehead), for his help over the year, enabling us to keep
operating. Id also like to thank Nick Barsch for his continued support and patience in tracking down and
fixing a persistent engine problem we had.
Over the year the IRB has again shown itself to be an essential piece of rescue equipment for the club.
Without the IRBs, and more importantly the trained crews, club and SLS training, events and competition
would not be able to go ahead. If you want to get involved with the IRB in any way, then please let me
know. rob.farr@perranporthslsc.org.uk

Rob Farr
Surfboat Report
From the start of the season the Perranporth women had been put together in two crews, the Poisson
who could make the Worlds and Infinite Ocean in France and the Pixies. Perran woman had a good start
and ruffled some feathers by getting first and second in the river race.
The next two events took place in a picturesque part of Wales which as usual gave flat conditions. Made
up of a Poisson majority Perran woman managed to make top 3 in of all the races.
In Devon both Pixies and Poisson
competed in the first event at
Westward Ho! With a small onshore
wave there was a little more
excitement and the well experienced
Pixies won the majority of their races.
The Poisson who were starting to find
their feet were not far behind taking
mostly second and thirds revealing
their strength on the return leg. The

following day in Puttsborough the crew again made up of a Poisson majority brought home similar results
but
this
time
in
flat
conditions.
The Cornish events took place at Watergate and Perranporth. Both hot sunny days with very small clean
surf. The Poisson rowed very respectably at Watergate getting plenty of points for the league. On the
Perranporth day the Poisson were
joined by their Pixie allies and both
crews scored up in the top 3. That
was the end of the league with
Perranporth Poisson taking second
place to Porthtowan. On that
beautiful evening Perranporth
hosted a well attended BBQ raising
some funds for the club.

starting

to

look

like

well

established

crew

As the UK Open was cancelled the

next events to train for were those
taking place in France. The Poisson
utilised much opportunity to train
together in preparation. They were
and were clearly bonding well.

In September the Poisson travelled to Grand Motte, Montpellier in the South of France to represent
Perranporth at World Surf Life Saving Champs. Air temp was hot with mixed sea conditions. A training
morning in a surprising 2ft clean swell put a smile of Mr Gaisford's face. The following day once the crazy
thunderstorm had passed by, the Poisson took on the howling onshore conditions to take Bronze in the
Masters 120+ category. It felt good to get on the podium in a world championship and receive some
strong handshakes from the Australian crews who had taken first and second.
The next day brought hot flat conditions for the Open. 14 strong crews mostly Australian with New
Zealand and France also. The Poisson could see the competition was tough. Taking it race by race they
modestly found themselves in the semi final. Another hard hard slog in the semi and they made it
through to the final. A season of rowing together had paid off, the Poisson rowed a faultless final, pushed
physically to the extreme, their focused minds kept them going along with Mr Gaisford's well needed
encouragement. Beating Porthtowan and inches off a bronze medal the Poisson got highly respectable
4th
place
the
World.
Wooo!
From the Mediterranean to the Atlantic Coast for the next event, Infinite Ocean. More beautiful weather,
warm sea as well as chunky head-high surf. The Poisson were joined by their male counterparts the
Needtodobettercrew who led them astray to bars and flash restaurants. In the Masters event the Poisson
took some good positions against strong Aussie and New Zealand crews in the heats. They also landed on
the beach in various ways adding to the entertainment. Overall taking 5th place. The following day was
the Open in slightly bigger surf. The Poisson came second in their first heat riding a lovely wave to the
shore. Rowing back to the beach in the second heat they missed a wave to the bear the brunt of a late
take off. Still managing a third despite coming side on, losing their stroke and bashing into Porthtowan.
With the stroke now injured the remaining Poisson borrowed a gutsy New Zealand bow rower. The next
heat brought waves and another third making their way to the final. The final was impressive, started into

a set, Poisson hit a wave at the worst point pushing them backwards and losing Paula overboard but
miraculously staying upright. Being at such a disadvantage they had clearly lost that race but persevered
to complete it with heads held high. Much beer and wine was drunk that evening in celebration of an
awesome
event.
All in all a season of great results, great rowing and masses of fun.

Shelly Hardwick

CHAMPIONS KEEP PLAYING

UNTIL THEY GET IT RIGHT!!

Team Perranporth, Sport Report

This report covers just the Regional, National and Rescue 2014, but would also like to highlight all the
time and hard work the club Coaches give to the club. Sport has always been a big part of Perranporth
SLSC and this year has seen the teams grow. SLSGB sport is still a numbers game when entering, the
larger the team the more chance of winning. Surf lifesaving is one of the only sports where the individual
will shine but needs the support of the rest of the team to succeed.
This year started with the Cornish Nipper Stillwater, this took part in Penzance pool over two weekends.
Perranporth SLSC 10th overall.
Perranporth Nippers (8-10)
Ollie Critchley, Brock Hathaway, Isaac Sanwell, Callum Tutt, Ben Eisenkolb, Martha Marney, Chloe
Walker, Josie Plant, Tiffany Postle, Maya Bessell, Stella Pope, Abby Martyn, Laura Waterhouse,
Archie Mallett, Byron Postle, Finn Love, Jowan Kerry, Freddy Gaisford, Evie Knight, Anabel Salmon,
Tom Dingle
Perranporth Nippers (11-13)
Sam Stephens, Eva Rundle, Grace Honey, Grace Rice, Katie Whitbread-Abrutat, Megan Smith, Matti
De Beer, Reece Thomas, Sam Gapp, Jessica Georgelin, Abi Pope, Megan Waterhouse, Aiden De Beer,
Jack Farr, Aaron Martyn, Morgan Stephens, Harvey Gaisford, Anya Knight, Ben Evans, Summer
Jeffrey, Ella Waterhouse, Nathan Williams, Jake Georgelin, Zach Smith, Alex Robinson, Freya Sanwell,
Willow Jeffrey, Mia Rose Barr, Milly Jones, Romy Rundle

Event
Girls 8yrs Flipper Race
Boys 8yrs Flipper Race

Girls 9yrs Flipper Race

Boys 9yrs Flipper Race
Girls 10yrs Flipper Race
Boys 10yrs Flipper race
Boys 11yrs Flipper Race
Girls 12yrs Flipper Race
Boys 12yrs Flipper Race
Girls 13yrs Flipper Race
Girls 8yrs Board Race
Boys 8yrs Board Race
Girls 9yrs Board Race

Name
Evie Knight
Freddy Gaisford
Finn Love
Byron Postle
Jowan Kerry
Josie Plant
Maya Bessell
Abby Martyn
Tom Dingle
Ben Eisenkolb
Willow Jeffrey
Mia Rose Barr
Jake Georgelin
Zach Smith
Aaron Martyn
Jack Farr
Harvey Gaisford
Jessica Georgelin
Abi Pope
Matti De Beer
Megan Smith
Anabel Salmon
Jowan Kerry
Finn Love
Freddy Gaisford
Josie Plant
Laura Waterhouse

Place
5th
12th
13th
14th
15th
4th
8th
12th
5th
6th
11th
16th
Bronze
6th
8th
14th
16th
14th
16th
8th
12th
15th
10th
12th
13th
5th
14th

Girls 10yrs Board Race

Boys 10yrs Board Race
Boys 11yrs Board Race
Girls 12yrs Board Race
Boys 12yrs Board Race
Boys 8yrs Manikin Race

Girls 9yrs Manikin Race

Boys 9yrs Manikin Race
Girls 10yrs Manikin Race
Boys 10yrs Manikin Race
Boys 11yrs Manikin Race
Girls 12yrs Manikin Race
Boys 12yrs Manikin Race
Girls 13yrs Manikin Race
Girls Board Relay 8-10yr
Girls Medley Relay 8-10yr
Girls Medley Relay 11-13yr
Girls 8-10yrs Board Rescue
Boys 8-10yrs Board Rescue
Girls 11-13yrs Board Rescue
Girls 8-10yrs Tube Rescue
Boys 8-10yrs Tube Rescue
Girls 11-13yrs Tube Rescue
Boys 11-13yrs Tube Rescue

Chloe Walker
Willow Jeffrey
Zach Smith
Nathan Williams
Ben Evans
Jessica Georgelin
Abi Pope
Sam Gapp
Reece Thomas
Archie Mallett
Jowan Kerry
Maya Bessell
Abby Martyn
Josie Plant
Tiffany Postle
Callum Tutt
Mia Rose Barr
Jake Georgelin
Zach Smith
Aaron Martyn
Harvey Gaisford
Jessica Georgelin
Sam Gapp
Matti De Beer
Megan Smith
Grace Rice
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth

16th
5th
Silver
14th
10th
6th
16th
15th
16th
Bronze
9th
13th
5th
11th
15th
10th
13th
5th
16th
8th
14th
Gold
7th
11th
8th
13th
13th
7th / 15th
8th /13th
13th
12th
15th
12th
7th / 13th
11th
9th / 16th

Cornish Stillwaters
The Cornish Youth and Seniors were held at St Ives Pool, this was a real team effort and Perranporth
came 3rd overall.

Perranporth Youth Team

Esme Rogers, Megan Smith, Jessica Commons, Amy Purohit, Charlott Farr, Alice Whitbread-Abrutat,
Katie Whitbread-Abrutat, Grace Rice, Rory Tellam, Samson Tellam, Toby Blanks, George Hudson,
Matt Hunt, Max Lawrence, Conner Carroll, William McRitchie
Perranporth Open Team
Tom McRitchie, Chris Hunt, Jason Wheeler
Perranporth Master Team
Simon Boyle, Shane Tellam, Simon Lawrence, Lloyd Belleine, Matt Beardmore, Pete WhitbreadAbrutat, Peter Gaisford

Perranporth Results
Race
Boys U16 75m Manikin Tow with Fins
Open Ladies 75m Manikin Tow with Fins
Open Men 75m Manikin Tow with Fins
Masters Ladies 75m Manikin Tow with Fins
Masters Men 75m Manikin Tow with Fins

Boys U16 75m Manikin Carry with Fins

Open Ladies 75m Manikin Carry with Fins
Open Men 75m Manikin Carry with Fins
Masters Ladies 75m manikin Carry with Fins

Masters Men 75m Manikin Carry with Fins

Youth 4x25m Manikin Relay

Youth 4x25m Medley Relay
Open 4x25m Medley Relay
Master 4x25m Medley Relay

Name
George Hudson
Tom Barton
Samson Tellam
Katie Purohit
Jason Wheeler
Chris Hunt
Andrea Commons
Simon Boyle
Simon Lawrence
Matt Beardmore
Peter Gaisford
George Hudson
Samson Tellam
Katie Purohit
Jason Wheeler
Andrea Commons
Simon Boyle
Simon Lawrence
Shane Tellam
Pete Whitbread-Abrutat
Peter Gaisford
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth

Place
Silver
13th
14th
10th
4th
10th
7th
Bronze
5th
11th
14th
4th
14th
7th
11th
4th
6th
9th
14th
15th
16th
6th / 14th
Gold / 6th/ 14th / 15th
Silver /
5th / 9th / 10th /12th

National Stillwater
2014 SLSGB National Stillwaters Cardiff International Pool
Nipper Team 2014
Jessica Georgelin, Abi Pope, Harvey Gaisford, Aaron Martyn, Jake Georgelin, Abby Martyn, Stella

Pope, Freddy Gaisford

Perranporth Results
Race
Boys 11yrs Flipper Race
Girls 12yrs Flipper Race
Girls 9yrs Manikin Race
Boys 10yrs Manikin Race
Boys 11yrs Manikin Race
Girls 12yrs Manikin Race
Boys 11yrs Board Rescue
Girls 12yrs Board Rescue
Boys 11yrs Tube Rescue

Name
Aaron Martyn
Jessica Georgelin
Abi Pope
Abby Martyn
Jake Georgelin
Aaron Martyn
Jessica Georgelin
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth

Place
6th
9th
16th
14th
8th
10th
10th
12th
10th
6th

Youth Team 2014

Tom McRitchie, Will McRitchie, Max Lawrence, Tom Meyers, Mathew Hunt, George HudsonGaisford, Ellie Meyers, Esme Rogers
Perranporth Results
Race
Male 15yrs 100m Obstacle
Male 15yrs 100m Manikin Carry with Fins
Male 15ys & Under Medley Relay
Male 15ys & Under Obstacle Relay
Male 15ys & Under Manikin Relay

Name
George Hudson-Gaisford
George Hudson-Gaisford
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth

Place
10th
5th
Silver
14th
9th

Cornish Nippers
The Cornish Nippers was the largest event in the SLSGB calendar, with just short of 600 nippers
competing. This year it was held over two days at Portreath with two fantastic days of weather and small
surf.

Nipper Team 2014

Tiffany Postle, Stella Pope, Laura Waterhouse, Ella Waterhouse, Jessica Georgelin, Abi Pope, Megan
Waterhouse, Chloe Rogers, Megan Smith, Grace Rice, Katie Whitbread-Abrutat, Jessica Commons,

Byron Postle, Freddy Gaisford, Ollie Critchley, Callum Tutt, Ben Eisenkolb, Jake Georgelin, Zach Smith,
Alex Robinson, Aiden De Beer, Jack Farr, Harvey Gaisford, Huw Owen, Matti De Beer, Sam Gapp, Joel
Critchley, Sam Stephens, Anna Dingle, Tom Dingle, Danny Burns, Aisling Cook, Lucy Cook

Perranporth Results
Race
Boys 12yrs Golden Nipper
Boys 10yrs Board Race
Boys 12yrs Beach Flags
Girls 13yrs Beach Flags
Girls 9yrs Beach Sprint
Boys 10yrs Beach Sprint
Girls 12yrs Beach Sprint
Boys 12yrs Beach Sprint
Girls 13yrs Beach Sprint
Boys 10-11 Sprint Relay
Boys 10yrs 1km Beach Run
Boys 12yrs 1km Beach Run
Girls 13yrs 1km Beach Run

Name
Sam Gapp
Zach Smith
Sam Gapp
Katie Whitbread-Abrutat
Aisling Cook
Zach Smith
Chloe Rogers
Sam Gapp
Matti De Beer
Megan Smith
Perranporth
Zach Smith
Sam Gapp
Katie Whitbread-Abrutat

Place
8th
7th
Silver
7th
8th
4th
8th
Gold
7th
8th
8th
4th
Gold
8th

Open, Youth and Masters Cornish Championships

This year the event moved to Holywell Bay, and again we had good weather and surf to suit the event.
Cornish Youth Team 2014
Jessica Commons, Megan Smith, Esme Rogers, William McRitchie, Toby Blanks, Alexander Cant, Max
Lawrence, Thomas McRitchie, Joel Griffett, Samson Tellam, George Hudson-Gaisford, Declan White,
Conall Cromie, Matt Sanwell, Simon Boyle, Martin Fleet, Alex Clifton, Ben Scott, Simon Lawrence,
Andrew Byatt, Peter Gaisford
Perranporth Results
Race
Male 16-17yrs Surf Race
Female 16-17yrs Board Race
Male 16-17yrs Board Race
Male 16-17yrs Ski Race
Female 16- 17yrs 1km Run
Male 16-17yrs 1km Run
Male 14-15yrs 1km Run
Female 13yrs 1km Run
Female 16-17yrs Beach Flags
Male 16-17yrs Beach Flags
Male 14-15yrs Beach Flags
Female 13yrs Beach Flags
Female 16-17yrs Beach Sprint
Male 16-17yrs Beach Sprint
Male 14-15yrs Beach Sprint
Female 13yrs Beach Sprint
16-17yrs Male beach Relay
Female 16- 17yrs Board Relay
Male 16-17yrs r Board Relay
Male 16-17yrs Tube Rescue
Female 16-17yrs Board Rescue
Male 16-17yrs Board Rescue
Open Male Surf Race
Open Male Board Race
Open Male Ski Race
Open Iron Man
Male Ski Relay
Male Taplin Relay
Male Board Relay
Male Double Ski
Male 30-39yrs Board Race
Male 45-49 yrs Board Race

Name
George Hudson-Gaisford
Thomas McRitchie
Esme Rogers
Thomas McRitchie
George Hudson-Gaisford
Thomas McRitchie
Esme Rogers
George Hudson-Gaisford
Samson Tellam
Joel Griffett
Alexander Cant
Megan Smith
Esme Rogers
Samson Tellam
Conall Cromie
Alexander Cant
Megan Smith
Esme Rogers
Joel Griffett
Samson Tellam
George Hudson-Gaisford
Alexander Cant
Megan Smith
Jessica Commons
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Andrew Byatt
Andrew Byatt
Andrew Byatt
Andrew Byatt
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Matt Sanwell
Simon Boyle
Simon Lawrence

Place
5th
7th
7th
6th
7th
4th
Gold
Gold
4th
8th
8th
5th
5th
7th
8th
Gold
Silver
Silver
Silver
4th
8th
Gold
Bronze
8th
Gold
Bronze
Bronze
Bronze
5th
Silver
Silver
5th
4th
Bronze
Silver / 6th
Bronze
Bronze
4th / 5th
Gold
Bronze
Gold

Male 60yrs + Board Race

Male 30-39yrs Ski Race
Male 45-49 yrs Ski Race
Male 60yrs + Ski Race
Male 30-39yrs Oceanman
Male 40-44yrs Oceanman
Male 60yrs + 1km race

Peter Gaisford
Simon Boyle
Simon Lawrence
Peter Gaisford
Simon Boyle
Martin Fleet
Peter Gaisford

Bronze
Gold
Silver
Gold
Silver
6th
Gold

Youth and Masters National Surf Championships

This year for the first time it was held at Exmouth, no surf but good racing and the weather was kind.
National Master Team 2014
Simon Boyle, Simon Lawrence, Martin Fleet, Matthew Beardmore, Lloyd Bellenie, Alex Clifton,
Matthew Sanwell

Perranporth Results
Race
Male 30-39yrs Surf Race
Male 40-44yrs Surf Race
Male 45-49 yrs Surf Race
Male 30-39yrs Board Race
Male 40-44yrs Board Race
Male 45-49yrs Board Race
Male 30-39yrs Ski Race
Male 40-44yrs Ski Race
Male 45-49yrs Ski Race
Male 30-39yrs Oceanman
Male 40-44yrs Oceanman
Male 45-49yrs Oceanman
Male 30-39yrs 1km race
Male 45-49yrs 1km race
Male 30-39yrs Beach Sprint

Name
Simon Boyle
Martin Fleet
Lloyd Bellenie
Simon Lawrence
Matthew Sanwell
Simon Boyle
Martin Fleet
Lloyd Bellenie
Simon Lawrence
Simon Boyle
Martin Fleet
Simon Lawrence
Simon Boyle
Martin Fleet
Simon Lawrence
Simon Boyle
Simon Lawrence
Matthew Sanwell
Simon Boyle

Place
9th
12th
13th
8th
Bronze
4th
5th
11th
5th
5th
4th
Silver
5th
5th
6th
6th
4th
9th
11th

National Youth Team

Thomas McRitchie, William McRitchie, George Hudson-Gaisford, Alexander Cant, Toby Blanks,
Thomas Meyers, Joel Griffett, Esme Rogers, Megan Smith, Ellie Meyers, Jessica Commons

Perranporth Results
Race
Male 17yrs & Under Surf Race
Female 17yrs & Under Board Race
Male 17yrs & Under Board Race
Male 17yrs & Under Ski Race
Female 17yrs & Under 1km Run
Male 17yrs & Under 1km Run
Female 15yrs & Under 1km Run
Female 13yrs 1km Run
Female 17yrs & Under Beach Flags
Male 15yrs & Under Beach Flags

Name
George Hudson-Gaisford
Esme Rogers
Thomas McRitchie
George Hudson-Gaisford
Thomas McRitchie
Declan White
Esme Rogers
George Hudson-Gaisford
Ellie Meyers
Megan Smith
Esme Rogers
Alexander Cant

Place
13th
9th
5th
10th
8th
9th
Bronze
4th
13th
7th
6th
Silver

Female 17yrs & Under Beach Sprint

Male 17yrs & Under Beach Sprint
Female 15yrs & Under Beach Sprint
Male 15yrs & Under Beach Sprint
Female 13yrs Beach Sprint
Male 17yrs & Under Double Ski
Male 17yrs & Under Tube Rescue
Female 15yrs & Under Tube Rescue
Male 15yrs & Under Tube Rescue
Female 17yrs & Under Board Rescue
Male 17yrs & Under Board Rescue
17yrs & Under Mixed Beach Relay
15yrs & Under Mixed Beach Relay
Male 17yrs & Under Board Relay

Esme Rogers
Joel Griffett
Ellie Meyers
Alexander Cant
Megan Smith
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth

5th
4th
15th
Gold
15th
Bronze
4th
15th
8th
11th
6th
Bronze
5th
4th

Nipper Nationals
The National Nipper is now the biggest Surf lifesaving in the country and maybe Europe with over 600
competitors from 31 clubs. This is a big step for our young Nipper to take, but they all took on the
challenge and competed to their best for the Black and Gold of Perranporth. Finishing 15th with such a
small team showed their commitment.
National Nipper Team 2014
Megan Smith, Jessica Commons, Abi Pope, Chloe Rogers, Sam Gapp, Harvey Gaisford, Zach Smith,
Jack Commons, Stella Pope, Tom Dingle, Anna Dingle, Jowan Kerry, Freddy Gaisford

Perranporth Results
Race
8yrs Girls Surf Race
9yrs Girls Surf Race
9yrs Boys Surf Race
12yrs Girls Surf Race
8yrs Boys Board Race
12yrs Boys Board Race
12yrs Boys Golden Nipper
8yrs Boys 1km Run
9yrs Girls 1km Run
10yrs Boys 1km Run
12yrs Boys 1km Run
13yrs Girls 1km run
8yrs Boys Beach Flags
10yrs Boys Beach Flags
13yrs Girls Beach Flags
8yrs Girls Beach Sprint
8yrs Boys Beach Sprint
9yrs Girls Beach Sprint
10yrs Boys Beach Sprint
12yrs Boys Beach Sprint
13yrs Beach Sprint
12-13yrs Girls Beach Relay
8-9yrs Boys Board Relay
8-9yrs Boys Surf Relay
10-11yrs Boys Surf Relay
10yrs Boys Board Rescue
12yrs Girls Board Rescue
13yr Girls Board Rescue13yrs Boys

Name
Anna Dingle
Stella Pope
Tom Dingle
Abi Pope
Jowan Kerry
Sam Gapp
Sam Gapp
Jowan Kerry
Stella Pope
Zach Smith
Sam Gapp
Megan Smith
Jowan Kerry
Jack Commons
Megan Smith
Anna Dingle
Jowan Kerry
Daniel Tremayne
Stella Pope
Jack Commons
Sam Gapp
Megan Smith
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth

Place
14th
13th
10th
15th
13th
5th
10th
5th
13th
4th
Gold
10th
Bronze
7th
9th
11th
6th
7th
16th
6th
Bronze
5th
5th
15th
12th
14th
12th
10th
10th

Open National Surf Saunton Sands

Perranporth Senior Team 2014

Andrew Byatt, Sam Gill, Jakes Moses, Jason Wheeler, Simon Lawrence, Dan Goodway
Perranporth Results
Race
Male Surf Race
Male Board Race
Male Ski Race
Male Oceanman
Male Taplin Relay
Male Board Relay
Male Surf Team
Male Board Rescue

Name
Jakes Moses
Andrew Byatt
Andrew Byatt
Jakes Moses
Sam Gill
Andrew Byatt
Jakes Moses
Andrew Byatt
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth

Place
Silver
7th
4th
10th
11th
11th
12th
15th
Silver
Silver
Bronze
Silver

Paddle Round the Pier - Brighton

Perranporth Team 2014
Andrew Byatt, Esme Rogers
Perranporth Results
Race
Male Open Surf Race
Male Open Board Race
Female Under 17 Board Race
Male Open Ski Race
Male Open Oceanman
Male Open Beach Flags
Female Under 17 Beach Flags

Name
Andrew Byatt
Andrew Byatt
Esme Rogers
Andrew Byatt
Andrew Byatt
Andrew Byatt
Esme Rogers

Place
Silver
Silver
Bronze
Bronze
4th
Gold
7th

Rescue 2014 (World Championships)

Montpellier and La Grande Motte, France
Perranporth Team 2014
Sam Gill, Jake Moses, James Bunney, Mike Taylor, Andrew Byatt, Simon Lawrence, Peter Gaisford,
Paula Bright, Tina Pascoe, Alice Bane, Ruth Creamer,

Perranporth Results
Race
Mens Open Board Rescue
Mens Open Taplin Relay
Master Mens Surf Race (30+)
Master Mens Board Race (30+)
Master mens Oceanman (30+)
Master Mens Ski Race (30+)
Master Mens Ski Race (45-49)
Ski Relay 130+
Taplin Relay 130+
Open Female Surfboat
Master Surfboat 120+

Name
Perranporth
Perranporth
Andrew Byatt
Andrew Byatt
Andrew Byatt
Andrew Byatt
Simon Lawrence
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth
Perranporth

Place
5th
12th
10th
Gold
6th
Silver
6th
Silver
5th
4th
Bronze

Event

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Cornish

14

12

12

National

World

Total

18

23

22

THE MONEY

Treasurers Report
It has been another busy year for the club. Fuel costs have been kept low due to a more economical
vehicle after Tommy Tremewans kind donation of the pick up last year.
We have had to replace the decking at the front of the club, due to the storm damage last winter. Luckily
an ex club member was selling decking and with the help of Lloyd Bellini and others, this was then
replaced at a cost of approximately 1000.
We have also had to replace the front door at the club, due also to weather and storm damage.
This year, to name a few fund raising events, we held a bake-off event at The Waterfront Restaurant in
April, a bag pack in Morrisons in June, a collection in August, Nippers demo night which also included
cake sales on the sea front.
Paul McGannity kindly donated 400 to the club to buy radios for the IRBs.
A few of the donations made this year were by Plymouth University for the use of the club for a rip-tide
study, and we have received grants from Perranporth Gardens Committee for 500, Perranzabuloe
Council for 800 to buy a defibrillator and the RNLI to help with training and equipment. Also, thank you
to New Wave Church for their kind
donation of 300 in respect of the
purchase of a new nipper board.
With regard to the Triathlon, this raised
approximately 9,500 with a high number
of competitors taking part. A big thank
you to Healeys Cider Farm for their
support and donations to the event, and
also to the club members who gave up
their weekend to run the cake stall and
bbq at both the Triathlon and Aquathon,
raising a considerable amount of money.
This year/next year, it is looking likely that
the pumps at the club have reached the
end of their life, and will have to be replaced.

Cath McRitchie

Membership Report
Membership Type
Senior
Youth
Nipper
Associate
Honorary Life
Total
(Family memberships)

2014
102
51
106
8
19
286
(19)

2013
103
45
120
5
18
291
(22)

2012
123
44
139
7
19
332
(29)

2011
120
36
123
3
19
301
(19)

2010
132
39
109
6
18
304
(24)

Several places are available on the committee and we also need people to put themselves forward to
bring change and a new lease of life to what is a long-standing, large, successful surf life saving club
blessed with a fantastic clubhouse in a beautiful location..
The Club is run by the members for the
members and the Club expects its
members (new and old) to support in
all areas such as fundraising, water
cover for club nights, volunteering for
triathlon
marshalling, helping out at
events by selling cakes and assisting
with the BBQ to name but a few.
Senior 83
Youth (13-19) 48
Nipper (7-12) 43
Associate 28
Family (2 adults & 2 children) 172
Family (2 adults & 3 or more children)
195
SLSGB affiliation fees remains at 23 and this is paid by the club from your membership. We request that
existing members settle annual membership fees early in the year since this 23 covers insurance for
individual members to be in the club and to use club equipment (boards, gym, surf boat, use of television,
kitchen area etc).
Breakdown of fees ()
Membership fees paid
Affiliation to SLS GB
Balance to club

Lyn Bowden

2014
13746
6256
7490

2013
13930
5480
8450

2012
15470
6300
9170

2011
14335
5540
8795

Building Report
After 4 years of looking after the maintenance of the club I've decided its time to take a break from the
role and the committee. This will free up more time for me to pursue grants to have solar panels installed
an eventually an extension to the club. I'd like to thank all those who turned up to various work party's
over the last few years and helped to keep the club ship shape. I'd also like to thank Altro for their
generous donation of the new sprung sports floor soon to be installed in the gym.
Last but not least I'd like to say remember it's your club so look after it!

Carl Harding

Supporters
Triathlon Supporters:
Healey's Cornish Bite
Cycle Logic
Snugg
Thle
Ponsmere Hotel
The Watering Hole
Perranzabuloe Parish Council
Kier Group
Perran Signs & Graphics
Truro Marquees
RNLI
Bathsheba Surf Shop
Skinners Brewery
CMS Consumables
SeaDog IT
Coastal Surf
Chris Law Oestopath
Laura Chapman Verve Fitness & Therapy
Mr & Mrs Anderson
Mr & Mrs Coad

Aquathon Supporters:
Haven Perran Sands
The Cornish Print Company
Bathsheba Surf Shop
Coastal Surf
Handprint
Finisterre
Carve Magazine
Truro College
Falmouth School
Peninsula Podiatry
Flowrider
The Waterfront
Design UNLTD

Tri /Aqua Organising Team:

Admin and Entries
Karen Longstaff
Michelle & Matt Sanwell
Event Coordination
Spike Gaisford
Marshal Coordination
Shelley Hardwick
Route Makers
Simon Boyle
Chris Strickland
Andy Cox
Dave Cromie
Richard Blackie
Set up crew
Chris Harding and the Old Boys
Nigel Bowden & Pete Gaisford
Malia's dad.
Fencing/Road Closures
Mike Bartlett
Goodies & Bags
Tessa Wilson
Mandy Owen
Registration
Barbara Tremewan
Route Take Down
Paul Halstead and Rachel Armitage
Watercover Coordination
David Meads
RNLI
IT Gurus
Dave Cromie
Matt Sanwell

Thanks you to all of you that have contributed towards the club in
anyway. Your help and support is greatly received.

PERRANPORTH SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 SEPTEMBER 2014

Registered Charity No 1041075

Independent examiners report to the Trustees of Perranporth Surf Life Saving Club
I report on the accounts of the Club for the year ended 30 September 2014, which are set
out on pages 2 to 5.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charitys trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitys
trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the
Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;

to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and

to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiners report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the
Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the
charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes
consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations
from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not
provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is
given as to whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to
those matters set out in the statement below.

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Independent examiners statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the
requirements:

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the
accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or

2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper

understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Scott Bentley
Chartered Accountant
Date:

For and on behalf of

Francis Clark LLP
Tregolls Road
Truro
Cornwall
TR1 2NA

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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2014
Note

2014
2013
Unrestricted Restricted
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total Funds
Funds

Total

Receipts
Collection/fundraising/auction 1,266
Subscriptions
16,151
Grants
- Perranzabuloe Parish
Council
- SLSGB
- RNLI
- Gardens Charities
Donations
- ICI
- Grundy
- Other
5,244
Swimming
6,604
RNLI Licence fee
2,014
RNLI sundries
150
Interest received
Sundry income
1 3,178
Triathlon income
19,458
Minibus income
463
50/50 income
13
Surfboat income
490
IRB income
630
Proceeds of sales of Jeep
300
-------55,961
--------

1,266
16,151

4,464
15,798

4,464
15,798

800
600
500

800
600
500

200
100
-

500
1,050
-

500
200
1,150
-

--------1,900
---------

5,244
6,604
2,014
150
3,178
19,458
463
13
490
630
300
-------57,861
--------

1,682
6,567
1,900
235
7
2,609
14,609
754
868
455
60
-------50,308
--------

4,200
4,000
--------9,750
---------

4,200
4,000
1,682
6,567
1,900
235
7
2,609
14,609
754
868
455
60
-------60,058
--------

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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2014
Note

2014
2013
Unrestricted Restricted
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total Funds
Funds

Total

Payments
Purchase of IRB trailer
IRB Expenses
536
Building costs and repairs
2,915
Equipment (less sales)
840
Purchase of Double Ski
Insurance
4,951
Telephone, electric and water 1,448
Calor gas
580
Swimming
6,352
Minibus, Land Rover
& Jeep expenses
2,815
Purchase of new Jeep
Triathlon expenses
9,077
50/50 expenses
Surfboat expenses
623
Motor expenses
1,013
Sundry expenses
2 15,593
-------46,743
-------Surplus/(Deficit) for the year
9,218
Transfer Duncan Newby funds
to restricted funds
Cash at bank 30/09/2013
Cash at bank 30/09/2014

1,670
190
2,818
-

536
4,585
1,030
2,818
4,951
1,448
580
6,352

--------4,678
--------(2,778)

2,815
9,077
623
1,013
15,593
-------51,421
-------6,440

12,013
-------3 21,231
=====

8,940
--------6,162
======

20,953
-------27,393
=====

1,310
811
758
5,723
1,091
387
6,413

392
4,200
-

1,310
811
392
4,958
5,723
1,091
387
6,413

5,103
694
6,614
131
127
1,906
13,767
-------44,835
-------5,473

108
--------4,700
--------5,050

5,103
694
6,614
131
127
1,906
13,875
-------49,535
-------10,523

(1,720)

1,720

2,170
--------8,940
======

10,430
-------20,953
=====

8,260
-------12,013
=====

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER

2014

Note

Monetary assets
Cash at bank and in hand - unrestricted
- restricted
3

Debtors

2014

2013

21,231
6,162
-------27,393
=====

12,013
8,940
-------20,953
=====

=====

=====

79,653
======
13,036
======
430,023
======
10,000
======

84,946
======
12,881
======
424,674
======
10,000
======

Other assets
For use by the charity:
Equipment at insurance value
Buildings contents at insurance value
Buildings at insurance value
Motor vehicles at insurance value

I approve these accounts and confirm that I am responsible for them. I confirm also that I
have made available all relevant accounting records and information for their completion.

Cath McRitchie
Treasurer
Date: 26/11/2014
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2014

1.

Sundry income
2014

295
996
145
1,742
--------3,178
=====

2013

1,290
1,148
171
--------2,609
=====

Clothing

2014

475

2013

1,139

Affiliation, entry fees and exam fees (net)

Administrators expenses
Sundries
Christmas dinner
Nippers Christmas Awards
Dinner and dance
NARS
Youth camping expenses
Stationery

9,304
500
860
200
20
2,013
607
225
189

7,581
1,225
2,024
340
22
307

955
245
--------15,593
=====

737
500
--------13,875
=====

2014

3,805
23,528
60
--------27,393
=====

2013

3,923
15,983
1,047
--------20,953
=====

2014

800
2,650
992
1,720
--------6,162
=====

2013

1,170
2,050
4,000
1,720
--------8,940
=====

Clothing
Other income
NARS
Dinner and dance

2.

Sundry payments

BBQ Event
Donations

3.

Cash at bank and in hand

Current account
Triathlon account
50/50 account

4.

Restricted funds

Perranzabuloe Parish Council (defibrillator)

RNLI (first aid kit and training)
Grundy bequest (equipment for juniors)
Duncan Newby (memorial event)

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