A huge weekend for our patrols this October Long Weekend, an estimated 4000 plus visitors came to Stanwell Park Beach over the weekend. The peak time was Sunday afternoon with around 2500 visitors.

Visitors to the beach were parked up on Lawrence Hargrave Drive, and the que at the top of Bald Hill extended more than 1km back towards Stanwell Tops.

All the patrols were very well attended and were extremely active on the waters edge and roving patrols. Patrols members performed a number of rescues mainly with Rescue Boards and Rescue Tubes as they were all close to shore. Fortunately the traditional Stanwell Park "shore dump" was not present, but rips either side of the swimming area kept all patrol members on their toes.

A special call went out to Patrol Members on Monday afternoon due to the crowds and conditions, thanks to the members who answered the call and came down to support their fellow clubs.

Patrols rostered on over the weekend were,

Sunday AM - Patrol 3 - Captain Ed White
Sunday PM - Patrol 4 - Captain Carl Williams
Monday AM - Patrol 5 - Captain Steven McDonald
Monday PM - Patrol 6 - Captain Iris Huizinga

Thanks to all the patrol members for their efforts, ensuring the safety of the swimming public at Stanwell Park.