Muriwai Volunteer Lifeguard Service: Event Reports

Muriwai Bulletin 15th May 2012

Tue, 15 May 2012 23:36:00 +1200

Winter is on its way but there has been heaps happening over the last few weeks.

The new surf club building commences !

Construction on our new clubhouse has started ! Monday 14 May 2012 will go down in club history as a historic day, when ground-breaking occurred and the realisation of 14 years hard work started becoming a reality. To discover more about this world leading project visit the website here and register to receive e-news and regular updates…..

The Trusts Community Foundation has announced a further donation of $550,000 toward the new surf life saving club and community centre at Muriwai. The Trusts Community Foundation’s total support of the project is now a whopping $1,040,000 meaning they are now the largest cash funder of the project. The Muriwai Lifeguard Service Amenities Trust is moving directly in to its final fundraising drive, targeting the $550,000 needed to allow the new facilities to be constructed in full, and debt free. The announcement by Matua Wines on 3 April that it will contribute $30,000 to match $30,000 donated by Nobilo Wines means the trust has secured the essential $4,650,000 to construct the essential elements of the new facility. This follows hard on the heels of the Waitangi Day Music Festival that raised an amazing $15,000, and news that the Muriwai Sports Fishing Club will contribute a further $20,000. Final fit-out of the upstairs lounge and bunkrooms will be deferred until a further $306,000 has been sourced, and the competition gear store will also be deferred pending receipt of the $200,000 needed to pay for its construction. Construction of the core lifesaving operations, education, community hall and meeting facilities is assured. With construction expected to take nine months trustees are highly confident this provides sufficient time to find the final funding.

A big thanks to the Trust members who have worked tirelessly to secure this funding in what must be record time! Please be aware that there will be builders residing in the clubhouse so the upstairs bunk room is out of bounds.

Bold New Future for Muriwai

A group of your fellow clubbies met recently to develop a new strategic plan for the club. It was awesome to see representatives from all club groups there and some great ideas have come out of this session. Over the next few weeks we will carry on with this work, identifying some key areas which will determine our strategic direction over the next few years. For minutes of the first planning meeting click here.

Horse Racing Night 14th July

This has become an annual event for Muriwai with proceeds targeted to Junior Surf and the boaties at this stage. Unfortunately with Dan now heading off to the states and Patty also out of the country we need some energetic person (or several ) to put their hand up and drive it. The task is not that onerous – sell some horses and make sure that we have people there. The latter is really important as if we don’t make sure that we have lots of representatives from Muriwai there then it is unlikely that we will be given the proceeds of this event again. So come on all you boaties and Junior surf parents – its time to do your bit for the club! Get your friends together and make a night of it. Full details of the event will be available shortly.

California Exchange announcements

Rob Pidgeon (United North Piha) and Dan McCormack (Muriwai) have been selected for the 2012 California Lifeguard Exchange. They will visit clubs in California during the upcoming US summer and be researching lifesaving techniques relating to our support services. Read more here. Congratulations Dan! We are sure you will represent Muriwai well!

Dan is planning a fundraising dinner on the 31st May at the RNZAF Whenuapai Base Officers Mess (all ranks welcome) This will include pre dinner port, 3 course dinner, live music, wine, local area shuttle and a guest speaker all for the price of $65 per person or $120 for two. Black tie event! Sounds like it will be an event not to be missed!

2012 Northern Region Awards of Excellence

Date: 30th June 2012
Venue : Ellerslie Events Centre
Time : 7pm
Price : $60 per person includes dinner and cash bar
Dress : Formal

Please order your ticket through secretary@muriwaisurf.org.nz by the 8th June!

Buddy Lucas Scholarships

This scholarship gives two young leaders the opportunity to develop and expand on their knowledge of Surf Lifesaving & increase their personal development skills. The applicants must have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability at a club and/or district level & they are individuals who would like to further their leadership capabilities. Please click here to view further information.

Surf Sports Update

Seniors your first training session is on 19th May, Muriwai 8am. The planning for next season has been well under way for the last few weeks and we have decided upon the following:

Tuesday morning Ski/kayak at the Lake. Time TBC
Tuesday afternoon Board at the lake. Time TBC
Thursday morning ski/kayak at the lake. Time TBC
Saturday morning iron/run alt between Muriwai and Takapuna.
One more afternoon session day TBC at Takapuna

With this in mind the first session for the 12/13 season will commence at 8am at Muriwai on the 19th of May. I would like all of you who are planning to train to come out as there will be some pretty important things brought up here. If all the U18 competitors could bring a parent that would be awesome as I realise some of you may "miss" some important info. Following this we will do our first training of the year so bring running gear and wet gear to go in the water. If you have just moved up from the senior club then you need to be at this training!

Junior Surf Training for B & C Group

To provide additional opportunities for the B & C Group children to gain important skills there is to be a meeting/training on the Saturday the 19th of May out at Muriwai, 8.30am. We would like ALL of the kids AND parents from both of these groups to attend if available as we will have a sit down talk about the plan for the season. If you have any questions then please contact David 0210394267.

Applications for key Surf Sport roles 2012-2013!

Please click here to view information and application forms for the key roles in the 2012-2013 season. These include; Event Referee, Junior Event Referee, Surf Official Liaison, Selector, Trans Tasman roles.

SLSNZ announce new Event Manager

SLSNZ is excited to announce that Scott Roberts has been appointed as the SLSNZ Event Manager. Read more

Source: Muriwai Bulletin 15th May 2012

Muriwai Bulletin 9th April 2012

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 19:53:00 +1200

This is it the season is officially over and with it comes fantastic summer weather! Typical! I can’t complain though as this fine weather has allowed huge progress on my house which will be fully enclosed within the next couple of days!

Whilst patrols may be finishing up there will be lots of work going on behind the scenes over winter to prepare us for the future. Read on to see what is in store for members over the next few months!

"Last Patrol Party"

Theme- Fantastic French.
Where- MVLS
When- Sat 14th April
Who- You and your clubbie mates from 3pm for some games, a relay race around the island (conditions dependant). BBQ/light refreshments kick off at 6pm
BYO- Beers and frogs/snails for the BBQ.
R16 from 9pm

Please come down to the Muriwai surf club for an afternoon of fun and activities to celebrate another great season of life guarding and competing for the Muriwai VLS. This will also be an opprtunity to farewell our french friends Nico and Max.

Free French kisses all night (see Nico or Max for details!).

Building Update

Anyday now we should see commencement of the new building. The Trusts Community Foundation has confirmed a further $490,000.00 which will allow us to commence building. There is still a lot more to be done to secure the final funding which will see the project fully completed. Thanks also to Simon Armitage of Bayleys North West, Spiller & Little Ltd and their vendor Colleen Falloon who have raised $1,000 for our club. Another thanks to Oliver Tyack who organised a mufti day at Rosmini College which netted a further $1,000 for the building project. The biggest thanks must however go to the Trustees of the building Trust and in particular Tim Jago and Neil Reid who have been working pretty well fulltime on this project over the last few months to ensure they meet those ever changing deadlines!

Further fundraising opportunities for the building project are continuing with Muriwai Quilters donating a quilt to raffle – all proceeds to the building. We do need someone in the club to take responsibility for organising this raffle so if you have some spare time please contact Neil muriwai43@xtra.co.nz

New Leadership Camp on the Horizon for 18-25 years

Its been a long time coming but the club is putting the final plans in place to run a leadership camp for 18-25 year olds. It is something we have wanted to do for a number of years now to build the capability in our club and provide an extra incentive for this age group to stay involved in the club. The camp will run Friday evening thru to Sunday and is likely to be sometime in May. (not the dates of the Warriors games!) We are just waiting on confirmation from the facilitators. There will also be some exciting adventures e.g canyoning, tree adventures and action world. As soon as we have dates confirmed we will send members an email inviting them to apply. Spaces are limited to 25 members.

2012 Awards of Excellence

Please click here to view the information and nomination forms for the 2012 Awards of Excellence.

The awards will take place in June, the date is still being finalised.

If you believe a member is worthy of any of these awards then please submit the name and a brief on that person to the secretary@muriwaisurf.org.nz by the 15th April. This allows time for the awards committee to gather further information and then decide on the most worthy person. In your brief please ensure that you cover all key points listed in the criteria for selection. The awards committee will recommend the most worthy person which is then approved by the management board. We are also looking for service award recipients so once again it is up to members to recommend people that they believe are worthy of these awards both at club and regional level. As there are not full records on all our members we need you to help us to identify these people.

Entertainment Books on Sale

James has an email advertisement which he can forward you to email to your friends with all the information so if you require this please email him.

This is a very easy fundraiser for the club and doesn't require much work at all. Muriwai Entertainment Book Order Page

Please contact James Dench if you have any questions

Upcoming events over winter

22 September AGM
TBC September In it for Life Awards Function

More information will be able soon for these and the regional award functions. All the calendar dates for the 2012/13 surf sport season are online here.

Kiwis finish Aussie surf titles in the medals

New Zealand surf lifesavers picked up three more golds as the Australian championships drew to a close on the Gold Coast today, while the minor medals also came thick and fast.

Taranaki swimmer Ayla Dunlop-Barrett led the charge on North Kirra Beach, helping Australian club Northcliffe win the open women's tube rescue title, along with teammates Kelly Jury, Kathryn McKenzie and Jessica Walker. Dunlop-Barrett also won bronze in the open women's surf teams race, helping the Northcliffe B team secure third behind the star-studded Northcliffe A team and Maroochydore. Read more... | View more photos here…

Surf Official Level 1 Course

This is a full day course to be held Saturday 28th April at the MRC. Please click here to apply.

The cost is $30 per person which will be invoiced to your club. This includes lunch.

This is first in first served, all participants must register themselves using the link above. Club endorsement will be sought following the close of applications at 9am on Monday 16 April.

SLSNR Leadership Survey reminder

Please take the time to fill in the Leadership Survey and make the changes you want to see. Sorry guys the link still doesn’t work!

REOPENED - California Lifeguard Exchange

Applications have reopened until next Friday 13th April. Since 1969 senior lifeguards have been selected from clubs in the Northern Region, to visit lifeguard agencies in California. The exchange is a structured learning experience, and is an opportunity for clubs to nominate exceptional lifeguards who show the ability to enhance surf lifesaving in this country. Click here for application form and further information.

Source: Muriwai Bulletin 9th April 2012

Muriwai Lifeguards compete at State National Champs

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 21:37:00 +1300

Muriwai lifeguards competed at the recent State National SLS Champs, held in Gisborne. The women's under 21 boat crew of Alison Craigie, Jess Parkin, Kendall Harrington and Sophie Rowland who took gold in the Short course and silver in the long course at Nationals.

The Open Mens boat team of Tim Wilson, Rick Wells, Dan McCormack, Hayden McIntosh and Ben Taperau took bronze in the long course. Alison then backed up with a bronze in the Open Womens Flags. Awesome effort guys and gals!

More info is available here

Source: Muriwai Lifeguards compete at State National Champs

Muriwai Bulletin 25th March 2012

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 11:57:00 +1300

The end of the season is nearly upon us so it is important to ensure that you do still attend patrols and start thinking about what training you need to do over the next year to increase your skills. Contact James Dench to book onto any training courses. james.dench@gmail.com

Tight finishes dominate finals day

A series of gripping finishes marked the final day of the State New Zealand surf lifesaving championships in Gisborne today. Omanu's Max Beattie out-sprinted local favourite Cory Taylor in the open ironman, denying Taylor's dreams of capturing the open-under-19 double, while the women's ski race and men's surf race both needed video footage to decide the winners. In the end, Wainui's Oliver Puddick and Midway's Mike Janes couldn't be separated after their surf race sprint finish, crossing the line together and awarded first-equal, while Red Beach's Caitlin Ryan took out the women's ski race from Rachael Dodwell (Mairangi Bay and Devon Halligan (Midway). Read more… Congratulations ! Womens Under 21 boat crew of Alison Craigie, Jess Parkin, Kendall Harrington and Sophie Rowland who took gold in the Short course and silver in the long course at Nationals. The Open Mens boat team of Tim Wilson, Rick Wells, Dan McCormack, Hayden McIntosh and Ben Taperau took bronze in the long course. Alison then backed up with a bronze in the Open Womens Flags. Awesome effort guys and gals!

Australian Surf Sports Development Trip

Expressions of interest are being invited for a surf sports development trip to Australia in the next season. To participate in this you will need to commit to regular training, competing for the club in the next season and fundraising activities. So if you are keen then contact davidbutt18@gmail.com

Surf Sports Equipment

There are a number of individuals that have been allocated gear by the club – many of you have not trained or competed for some time now so please ensure that you make arrangements to have this gear checked and returned if you are no longer using it. Contact davidbutt18@gmail.com A large portion of senior gear has been returned to the gear shed this week following nationals whilst the team takes a break from training. We have sorted through the gear and left one rack right at the front with gear that members are welcome to paddle whilst at the beach over the next couple of weeks. All other gear in the shed is not for general use – most of this the fins have been removed to prevent this. Some of this gear is damaged and needs to dry out before we have it repaired so please don’t help yourself to it. If you want to take up paddling and want some gear then you need to contact davidbutt18@gmail.com All Junior Surf Sports gear MUST be returned ASAP contact Patty biwi@xtra.co.nz Structureflex Once again these have been found stored covered with mud/sand and wet. All user groups are responsible for returning these to storage in a clean and dry state. Please respect this as we need to prolong their life as much as possible!

2012 Awards of Excellence

Please click here to view the information and nomination forms for the 2012 Awards of Excellence. The awards will take place in June, the date is still being finalised. If you believe a member is worthy of any of these awards then please submit the name and a brief on that person to the secretary@muriwaisurf.org.nz by the 15th April. This allows time for the awards committee to gather further information and then decide on the most worthy person. In your brief please ensure that you cover all key points listed in the criteria for selection. The awards committee will recommend the most worthy person which is then approved by the management board. We are also looking for service award recipeints so once again it is up to members to recommend people that they believe are worthy of these awards both at club and regional level. As there are not full records on all our members we need you to help us to identify these people.

IMPORTANT message from Genesis Communications

There has been a considerable increase in radios having the issue of Salt Water immersion but not being attended to with fresh water once immersion has happened at clubs firstly. SALT WATER DAMAGE - If the radio and battery have been immersed in salt water - even though they may still work - they should be lightly rinsed with fresh water and sent in to us as soon as possible. A lot of the salt water damage actually occurs between the time the radio was exposed to the salt water and when it is finally bought in for repair/service. The outcome from this is a radio that maybe considered “Beyond economical repair” and cost the club $1000+ to replace or a radio that has been rinsed with fresh water to remove any salt, sent in to Genesis and needs minimal work done (cleaning, proofing and diagnostic check) at a minimal cost $50-$100. So folks lets make sure that if you do accidentally immerse a radio – you rinse it immediately irrespective of whether it still works or not and get it to our head lifeguard Chris Butt ASAP. We cannot afford to keep replacing these. We have another batch of new waterproof bags just arrived – once again it is important to discard any that are leaking and let Chris know when you do discard one so that he can order more in.

Entertainment Books on Sale

The club is again selling the Auckland Entertainment Book for the 2012/2013 period. Each book sold gives the club $13. The link below allows you to order and pay for books online which is new this year. The books can still be paid for by cash and can be dropped off but there is also a postage option this year. James has a email advertisement which he can forward you to email to your friends with all the information so if you require this please email him. This is a very easy fundraiser for the club and doesn't require much work at all. Muriwai Entertainment Book Order Page Please contact James Dench if you have any questions.

New Chief Executive announced

Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s Board is delighted to announce Paul Dalton as the organisation’s new Chief Executive, based in Wellington. Paul joins Surf Life Saving from the New Zealand Rugby Union, where he has led the commercial team as Commercial Manager for the last four years and having previously been the Business Development Manager for two year before that. Paul comes with a wealth of commercial expertise and extensive knowledge of the sporting sector. He has broad senior management experience in major corporates both here and overseas. Paul brings with him a history of successful leadership in small and large organisations including New Zealand Post, Trinidad and Tobago Postal Corp and Hong Kong Post. His strong leadership, strategic and business development focus and financial management experience will be of huge value to Surf Life Saving New Zealand. Paul is a member of the NZ Institute of Directors and past President of the NZ Orienteering Federation. He is a competent sportsman, still competing at a national level in orienteering and on a number of occasions has represented New Zealand as an international competitor. The Board is excited to welcome Paul to his new role, which will commence on Monday 16 April 2012.

Source: Muriwai Bulletin 25th March 2012

Small Update to Patrol Lists

Sun, 27 Nov 2011 21:34:00 +1300

There has been a small update to the patrol lists, as we have recently qualified some new lifeguards, and also we have new rookies for the 2011/12 Season. The patrol lists and roster are available here

New Lifeguards

Darian Moore (C2)
Carmen Daniel (C1)
Luke Jennings (C1)
Korrin Spice (A1)
Michelle Talbot (A1)
Courtney Burgoyne (D2)
Rosalie Van Dael (D2)
Jordyn Dangen (B2)

New Rookie Lifeguards

Ella Stanford (A1)
Bree O'Leary (A1)
Claire Norbitt (C1)
Helen Boyle (C1)
Ella Scopas (D1)
Isabelle Leremia (D1)
Olivia Broderick (A2)
Josefien Van Dael (A2)
Thomas Polo (D2)
Cambell Milne (D2)
Isaac Kibblewhite (D2)

Please make our new members welcome!

Source: Small Update to Patrol Lists

Muriwai VLS Patrol Rosters - UPDATED

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:24:00 +1300

Due to some changes in the patrol lists, and switching of some of the patrols due to the eastern region champs, we've had to issue new patrol rosters, which are available here

Source: Muriwai VLS Patrol Rosters - UPDATED

Surf Boat Identities Live On - Nor-West News

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 13:38:00 +1200

Muriwai's three surf boats were named at ceremony after the club's AGM, on the 21st of August. The following article appeared in the Nor-West News, on the 25th of August.

Written by Katie Shepard

Source: Surf Boat Identities Live On - Nor-West News

Surf's Up as new club starts - Rodney Times

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 13:45:00 +1200

Preliminary work on Muriwai's new surf club has started, with construction of the access road. Article appeared in the Rodney Times, on the 11th of August

Source: Surf's Up as new club starts - Rodney Times

Auckland Council donates $1m to new clubhouse

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 16:39:00 +1200

$1m has been allocated to the Muriwai Lifeguard Service Amenities Trust for its new surf club and community centre from the Auckland Council. This allocation will join grants from the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board and the Trusts Community Foundation, and means the Muriwai VLS is very close to beginning construction on its $4.5m clubhouse.

Photo: Muriwai VLS's new clubhouse

For more info please visit the clubhouse website here.

To read the Rodney Times article about the announcement click here.

Source: Auckland Council donates $1m to new clubhouse

Muriwai Lifeguards win at Surf Lifesaving Awards of Excellence

Sun, 19 Jun 2011 13:12:00 +1200

At the SLSNR Awards of Excellence Muriwai members Oliver Tyack received the U19 Lifeguard of the Year Award and Pauline Butt the Administrator of the Year.

Oliver contributed over 230 volunteer hours lifeguarding at the beach this season, gaining his First Aid Level 1 and IRB crewpersons award in just one season and is thoroughly deserving of the award.

Photo: U19 Lifeguard of the Year, Oliver Tyack

Pauline works tirelessly behind the scenes ensuring that all the administrative tasks that are required to run such a successful club are taken care of and ensures that members receive regular updates.

Photo: Club Administrator of the Year, Pauline Butt

The club had several other finalists : Tim Jago Volunteer of the Year, Mackenzie Cook Rookie Lifeguard of the Year, Bernie Limbrick Official of the Year, Patty Wilson Most Outstanding Contribution to Junior Surf. The Club was also a finalist in the Club of the Year Award.

The Club is in a strong position currently with one million dollars being confirmed this week from the Auckland Council for the club's new lifeguard and community facility. The council contribution is recognition that Muriwai Beach is visited by 1.5million people from across the region.b Further funding is still being sought to enable the project to commence. For further information or to donate www.thesurfclubatmuriwai.org

Despite winter the club is still very active with the annual YMCA versus Muriwai fun run on Sunday 26 June, registrations 9am at the club, cost $5 with all proceeds going to the club.

A surfer was rescued from the rocks on Saturday by on call lifeguards after he got in to difficulties. The club operates a call out system over the winter with local senior guards and members of the Muriwai Surf School. All beach goers are reminded to check the conditions, surf with someone who knows the beach, and surf within their limits.

Source: Muriwai Lifeguards win at Surf Lifesaving Awards of Excellence

Muriwai VLS New Clubhouse Lead Contractor Announced

Sun, 15 May 2011 23:32:00 +1200

The lead contractor for the Muriwai VLS clubhouse was announced at the club prizegiving on Sunday 15th of May. Naylor Love will construct the building as designed by Jasmax. The Muriwai VLS and the Muriwai Lifeguard Amenities Trust thanks all who got us to this stage. For more info please visit The Surf Club at Muriwai's webpage here

Source: Muriwai VLS New Clubhouse Lead Contractor Announced

Movies on the Green

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:16:00 +1200

A big thank you to the community for supporting our first “Movies on the Green” night. Approximately 500 people carried down their bean bags, blow up furniture and in some cases armchairs down to the Village Green to snuggle up and watch some fantastic short films and the surf doco “Stepping Into Liquid”. Many thanks to all the volunteers involved, but especially to our financial sponsors, Harvest Fresh Ltd, Next Door Productions Ltd and Robbers Dog Films. Also, Auckland Council and the Rangers Scott and Lynette whose assistance prior to the night made it so much easier for us and the audience on the night as they supplied the portaloos!

Tim Jago, presented the building plans and timeline to the audience and outlined what a fantastic community owned building the new Surf Club at Muriwai will be. The new building designed by Jasmax, is expected to be completed in July 2012, it will be the new home to many local sports, leisure and interest groups, a purpose designed educational facility, a gathering point for the local community, and the foundation of a strong and prosperous volunteer lifeguard service ongoing.

Movies on the Green was a combined effort from Muriwai Surf Lifesaving, and the Muriwai Beach Progressive Association. This is a great example of two community based associations working together to bring a fantastic event to the community. If you would like to be informed about happenings around Muriwai and have the chance to get involved or make your opinions known, please come and contribute at the MBPA meetings held on the third Tuesday of every month, 7.30 at the fire station.

Thanks again,

Erin, Adam, Malcolm and Jayne

Source: Movies on the Green

King of Rangitoto - Oct 2010

Sat, 16 Oct 2010 17:20:00 +1300

Muriwai lifeguards competed in the recent King of Rangitoto, held from Takapuna Beach in Auckland, on Saturday 16th, October. The Muriwai Girls Surf Boat Crew (A Craigie, J Parkin, R Cray, L McCallum,D Tenheuvel) placed 1st in their division. A Muriwai Girls Double Ski crew (B Stark, E Wilson) placed 6th in the combined division. The Muriwai Senior and U23 Surf Boat crew also competed. The King Rangitoto race starts from Takapuna Beach, then crews race from Takapuna to Rangitoto in various surf craft, then run to the summit of Rangitoto, then return to Takapuna Beach.

Source: King of Rangitoto - Oct 2010

SLSNR Pool Champs Sept 2010

Sat, 18 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Muriwai's small pool champs team did well at the the recent event held at Henderson's West Wave pool, on Saturday the 19th of September.

100m swim with obstacles

Open women : Jamilah Hudson 3rd

U19 Men : Andrew Whyte 3rd

Masters Women : Rose Fox 1st

4 x 50 relay with obstacles

U19 men (Guy Williams, Anaru Clarke, Andrew Whyte, Steve Butt) 1st

U19 women (Brydhi Stark, Alice Rowland, Emma Wilson, Anna Mickel ) 2nd

100m manikin tow with fins

Open Women : Julia Toomey 1st

U19 women : Anna Mickel 2nd

Masters Women : Rose Fox 1st

100m Rescue medley

Open women : Julia Toomey 2nd, Jamilah Hudson 3rd

U19 women : Emma Wilson 3rd

50m manikin carry without fins

Open women : Julia Toomey 1st

4 x 50 medley relay

U19 men : 1st

u19 women : 2nd

Good luck to Julia, who leaves next week with the the NZ team to compete in the Worlds in Egypt

Source: SLSNR Pool Champs Sept 2010

90 Mile Classic - Sep 2010

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +1200

Muriwai teams placed 1st, 2nd and 5th in the 90 Mile IRB Classic. The 90 Mile Classic runs the length of 90 Mile Beach in Northland. Teams of three race the four stage race, which differed from the course run in previous years. This year, 65kph winds and 4m waves lashed competitors over the entire course. The Muriwai A team of Matt Buswell, Jason Harvey, and Blake Ingram placed first, the Muriwai C team of Scott Buswell, Brad Pearce and Tom Clarke placed second, and the Muriwai B team of Andrew Lancaster, Mark Seaward and John Seaward placed fifth. Thirty teams were entered with five not completing. For full race results click here

Source: 90 Mile Classic - Sep 2010