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Wonthaggi and Venus Bay Life Saving clubs excel in action packed weekend

Results from back-to-back race of the inflatable rescue boat competition at the Lorne Life Saving Club.

By news@gippsland - 23rd June 2021 - Back to News

Life Saving Victoria’s Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) racing teams have had a busy weekend at Lorne Surf Life Saving Club, competing in back-to-back carnivals on Saturday and Sunday. With cold and choppy surf conditions, particularly on Saturday, the teams all stepped up to the challenge and put on an impressive display of rescue-ready racing, showing off both their competitive natures and valuable lifesaving skills.

Life Saving Victoria ensured all athletes, officials and community was COVID-safe event as the teams showed off their competitiveness and knowledge in life saving

Full weekend race

LSV Manager – Aquatic Sport Simon Butterly said, "After unfortunately missing our third carnival of the season earlier this month due to COVID-19, it was absolutely fantastic our teams were able to head down to Lorne for a full weekend of racing."

"Our teams not only put on an exciting racing show, but also worked hard to ensure all athletes, officials and the local Lorne community was COVID-safe during our event. With LSV returning to Lorne SLSC for the IRB Victorian Championships early next month, it was great for our teams to have a dress rehearsal at the venue."

Inflatable rubber boat champions

Mr Butterly said, "Thank you to Lorne for being such awesome hosts and we can’t wait to come back next month and crown our IRB state champions!"

Round 4 results (Saturday)

Round 5 results (Sunday)

Life Saving Victoria works to prevent drownings and other water related deaths and injuries in Victoria while teaching the local communities about water safety, swimming and resuscitation

Pictures from Life Saving Victoria.

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