I was lucky enough to join Portsea SLSC and get my Bronze Medallion in 1987 at a Bronze Camp run by Rick Berry, Charlie Schall and many other Portsea legends. The Club was a big part of my life through my late teens and 20’s, lifeguarding for four seasons through Uni. I remained involved throughout my 20’s, mainly through my interest in surf ski paddling and competing for the Club, and patrolling my favourite beach. A career, kids and other interests took me away for a few years before returning as our own children got involved in our Nipper program ten years ago. While I still enjoy patrolling with the Masochists, it’s the fun and friendships that make the Club a special place for me.
I am pleased to continue as Vice President and the Junior Development Director role. I have a great appreciation of what a modern surf life-saving club needs to be in order to be successful (and sustainable). At the heart of this is protecting the beach going public and as such, I continue to patrol as an active member of the Point Break Patrol and continue to represent the club at Masters at State and National levels each year. All of my family are actively involved in the club and I see it as a fantastic place for members of all ages to develop new skills and for us to positively influence the lives of our younger members. Our club is made up of some amazing people – of all ages – and spending time with them – either on the beach, out the back or on the deck at night is what makes our club so great.
I am very excited to be the Membership and Leadership Development Director this season! I have been a member at Portsea since I was 6 years old and just a nipper. Portsea Surf Club has provided me with so many incredible opportunities and leadership development support from being an instructor on Bronze camp to becoming a Team Leader Beach Lifeguard on the Mornington Peninsula. I am excited to continue Portsea’s legacy of building excellent leaders!
I joined the club back in 2011 after doing my Bronze, I became a patrol captain of the Usual Suspects a few years later.
I am delighted to have been appointed to the Portsea SLSC Committee. I am of an age when females were not permitted to participate in surf lifesaving or get our bronze so I was confined to the beach jealously watching the boys have all the fun. Thankfully times have changed and I look forward to sharing my experiences working as CEO of Women’s Cricket Australia, Softball Australia and Netball Victoria and also as a former board member of VicHealth and Cricket Victoria. I am a passionate open water swimmer and have participated in many events at Portsea and am equally passionate about providing opportunities for women and girls. My daughter Kim had a wonderful time at Portsea as a nipper and Junior several years ago. She was well supported by clubbies at the time and I am keen to “give back”.
I joined the Portsea SLSC Community 5 years ago and I was taken back by the degree of camaraderie that existed between members of all ages. This supportive and encouraging environment was what inspired me to apply for the Education Subcommittee and is the element of the Club that I still value the most today.
My progression from an Education Subcommittee member, to Education Director to Club Captain stands as testament to the level of belief, trust and opportunity this Club invests in its young members. I would encourage all members to become as involved as you possibly can, as the skills you learn and friendships you make are truly invaluable.
I am very excited to be the Membership and Leadership Development Director this season! I have been a member at Portsea since I was 6 years old and just a nipper. Portsea Surf Club has provided me with so many incredible opportunities and leadership development support from being an instructor on Bronze camp to becoming a Team Leader Beach Lifeguard on the Mornington Peninsula. I am excited to continue Portsea’s legacy of building excellent leaders!
Hi, I’m Oscar and I’ve been a part of the club my whole life. Before I could even walk I’ve spent my summers down at the Back Beach and over the years I’ve worked through my awards and now have the amazing opportunity to be a part of the Operations Committee as the Deputy Competition Director. This season I’m going to be working closely with the rest of the Competition Subcommittee to grow our team, engaging as many members as possible. As well as this I patrol the beach both as a Peninsula Lifeguard and a captain of Cruisers patrol. I’m a sucker for Big Wednesday lines and live for a big shore break and perfect northerlies. I look forward to making this the best summer it can be for all our members.
I first became involved in the surf club as a nipper back in 2012. Since then, I have competed for Portsea, undertaken water safety for nippers and the junior competition team, have completed my Bronze, instructed SRC and patrolled with the Masochists since undertaking my SRC.
G’day, I’m Flynn and I’ve been a part of the club for as long as I can remember. I first became involved with the Surf Club as a young nipper in love with the ocean. From there, I got really into the competition side of the sport where I was the Portsea Junior State Team Captain in 2016. Since then I have completed my Bronze medallion, Silver medallion and recently completed the Advanced Lifesaving Course for my Gold Medallion. I have been fortunate enough to attend 3 Lifesaving Victoria Development Camps and meet lifesavers from all over the state. At the club, I am the Social Media Officer and an Environmental Officer, with the aim of engaging all of our members and thinking of new ways to improve the club. I live for the perfect northerlies and love getting out on a board with mates to catch some waves. If you see me out in the water or around the club, feel free to come say hi!
Hello! I am Andrew May, more universally known as Andy May or the club’s Equipment Director. I have been involved with the lifesaving club since attaining my Bronze Medallion in 2017 and was previously the club’s First Aid Director on the Operational Committee. I am actively involved in patrolling, water-safety and education programs throughout the club, serving as the Patrol Captain of Moe’s Tavern, the Water Safety Coordinator of the Portsea Swim Classic and Pier 2 Perignon swims, as well as a Co-Chief Instructor of Bronze Camp. Whilst I work as a lifeguard along the rest of Peninsula over summer, I always return back home to Portsea, entranced by the notorious surf, ever-present legends and the chance to give back to the club, which has done so much for me over the years.
I began my PSLSC journey through the Club’s brilliant Nipper program, rising through the awards to complete my Silver Medallion in 2016, I have since treasured being a part of the club’s terrific events and community. For this season I will be undertaking the role of Training Equipment Officer and Moe’s Tavern’s Vice Captain.
Captain of the Mighty ducks patrol for my third season. My journey started on bronze camp 2016 and from there I found my love for the surf club and continued on to instructing, chief instructing and assessing multiple camps from nippers to silver camp. Including multiple hours patrolling, volunteering and living within the club. Hopefully you’ve seen me around. I have broadened my life saving skills outside Portsea SLSC and work under Life saving Victoria as a payed beach and jet ski lifeguard.
I am excited to take on the role of Deputy President as well as continuing in the Junior Development Director role. I have a great appreciation of what a modern surf life-saving club needs to be in order to be successful (and sustainable). At the heart of this is protecting the beach going public and as such, I continue to patrol as an active member of the Masochists Patrol (often in the IRB – offering a different perspective on the beauty of our beach) and continue to represent the club at Masters each year. All of my family are actively involved in the club and I see it as a fantastic place for members of all ages to develop new skills and to positively influence the lives of our younger members. Our club is made up of some amazing people – of all ages – and spending time with them – either on the beach, out the back or on the deck at night is what makes our club so great.
Hi, I’m Oscar and I’ve been a part of the club my whole life. Before I could even walk I’ve spent my summers down at the Back Beach and over the years I’ve worked through my awards and now have the amazing opportunity to be a part of the Operations Committee as the Deputy Competition Director. This season I’m going to be working closely with the rest of the Competition Subcommittee to grow our team, engaging as many members as possible. As well as this I patrol the beach both as a Peninsula Lifeguard and a captain of Cruisers patrol. I’m a sucker for Big Wednesday lines and live for a big shore break and perfect northerlies. I look forward to making this the best summer it can be for all our members.
After completing Bronze in 2016, I was involved as an active club member and a member of the Usual Suspects patrol. I am involved in the Junior Competition Team and a team committee member helping out in a variety of ways. This summer I am looking forward to getting more involved with the Nippers Program and a summer of warm weather.
I have been actively patrolling for over 30 years and am a member of the mighty Masochist patrol (red towel). I know that I don’t look old enough, but I am a life member of Portsea S.L.S.C. I was part of the elite Portsea lifeguard team for 5 years. Competition has been a big part of my time in the club, competing in IRB comp around Australia & summer carnivals around the state. I have learned many valuable lessons in my time at the club such as never get in an IRB with Dwight (he cannot drive & almost killed me – seriously! ). I enjoy surfing year round. I have two wonderful daughters Georgie & Katie who are actively involved in the club and compete. Portsea S.L.S.C. is an awesome place. I have made many lifelong friends here – get involved!
I began my PSLSC journey through the Club’s brilliant Nipper program, rising through the awards to complete my Silver Medallion in 2016, I have since treasured being a part of the club’s terrific events and community. For this season I will be undertaking the role of Training Equipment Officer and Moe’s Tavern’s Vice Captain.
I Joined Portsea in season 1980-81 via part time Bronze squad with fellow Legend Jeff Hunt. I Joined the Committee in 1984 as Secretary, a role I filled until retiring in 2010. In 2015 I took over the role of Club Historian. I was made a Life Member of Portsea in 1991 for service to the Committee and the Club. I am a current patrolling member of the award winning Legends Patrol and have been since we started in 1988. I Competed in the IRB carnivals through the 80’s and 90’s and also in Masters from the 80’s with fellow Legends Rowan Cameron (Horse) and Simon Knight (The Guv) specialising in beach sprint, beach relay and flags until retiring in 2010.
Hi, I’m Oscar and I’ve been a part of the club my whole life. Before I could even walk I’ve spent my summers down at the Back Beach and over the years I’ve worked through my awards and now have the amazing opportunity to be a part of the Operations Committee as the Deputy Competition Director. This season I’m going to be working closely with the rest of the Competition Subcommittee to grow our team, engaging as many members as possible. As well as this I patrol the beach both as a Peninsula Lifeguard and a captain of Cruisers patrol. I’m a sucker for Big Wednesday lines and live for a big shore break and perfect northerlies. I look forward to making this the best summer it can be for all our members.
G’day, I’m Flynn and I’ve been a part of the club for as long as I can remember. I first became involved with the Surf Club as a young nipper in love with the ocean. From there, I got really into the competition side of the sport where I was the Portsea Junior State Team Captain in 2016. Since then I have completed my Bronze medallion, Silver medallion and recently completed the Advanced Lifesaving Course for my Gold Medallion. I have been fortunate enough to attend 3 Lifesaving Victoria Development Camps and meet lifesavers from all over the state. At the club, I am the Social Media Officer and an Environmental Officer, with the aim of engaging all of our members and thinking of new ways to improve the club. I live for the perfect northerlies and love getting out on a board with mates to catch some waves. If you see me out in the water or around the club, feel free to come say hi!
Hi, I’m Amy and I’ve been at Portsea SLSC since I was at nipper. I completed my Bronze in 2017 and Silver the next year, these experiences down at Portsea have been some of my most memorable. I am so excited to be a part of the Environmental Sub- committee as I believe it is a great opportunity for our club to get ahead and make a sustainable difference. This committee is an amazing opportunity that will further this clubs amazing work and achieve exciting and necessary environmental goals. I really look forward to working with this committee to make a significant difference in the sustainability of our environment.
Hi, I am Priscilla Brown, but many of you may remember me as Prill Barrington! I was heavily involved in the Surf Club, having gone right through from Nippers to Lifeguarding and even a couple of years on the Committee. The better part of the past 10 years has seen me work interstate and overseas, however, I am now settled back in Melbourne and keen to again be part of the Club that I loved so much. I am looking forward to catching up with so many familiar faces!
Our family joined the lifesaving club in 2011 and both my daughters participated in the Nipper program and the Bronze camps. I did my part-time Bronze Medallion in 2014 but after a particularly challenging rip swim realised that my skills were more suited to the Merchandise Committee! I really enjoy communicating with the club members before the season commences and then meeting them at the club over Summer.
I joined PSLSC a short 6 years ago via the involvement of my youngest daughter Eliza in the Nipper program. Over this time The Club has become an integral part of our families Summer, as both Jessica and Eliza have taken on their own roles within various Education programs and Patrolling. When the call went out for members with relevant experience to put up their hand to help with a new merchandise range, I was naturally drawn in, having spent the best part of the last 30 years involved in sport branded merchandise, marketing and PR. Everyone has been very welcoming over this time and I encourage all members to become involved as much as possible to help out an amazing Club that prides itself on protecting the beach we all like to enjoy.
I joined Portsea some 8 years ago as our eldest daughter Alexandra started Nippers. Since then our family has been actively involved in a variety of programs and the club has become a big part of our summer and life due to our various involvements and friendships. After spending some 30 plus years in retail, product development and marketing the merchandise subcommittee seemed like a logical fit and a way that I could become involved and contribute to our fantastic club.
I joined the club back in 2011 after doing my Bronze, I became a patrol captain of the Usual Suspects a few years later.
Portsea SLSC is such a wonderful place and community to be a member of. Like many others, the club has become a large and wonderful part of my life for which I couldn’t be any more grateful.
Hello! I am Andrew May, more universally known as Andy May. I have been involved with the lifesaving club since attaining my Bronze Medallion in 2017 and was previously the club’s First Aid Director on the Operational Committee. I am actively involved in patrolling, water-safety and education programs throughout the club, serving as the Patrol Captain of Moe’s Tavern, the Water Safety Coordinator of the Portsea Swim Classic and Pier 2 Perignon swims, as well as a Co-Chief Instructor of Bronze Camp. Whilst I work as a lifeguard along the rest of Peninsula over summer, I always return back home to Portsea, entranced by the notorious surf, ever-present legends and the chance to give back to the club, which has done so much for me over the years.
I have been actively patrolling for over 30 years and am a member of the mighty Masochist patrol (red towel). I know that I don’t look old enough, but I am a life member of Portsea S.L.S.C. I was part of the elite Portsea lifeguard team for 5 years. Competition has been a big part of my time in the club, competing in IRB comp around Australia & summer carnivals around the state. I have learned many valuable lessons in my time at the club such as never get in an IRB with Dwight (he cannot drive & almost killed me – seriously! ). I enjoy surfing year round. I have two wonderful daughters Georgie & Katie who are actively involved in the club and compete. Portsea S.L.S.C. is an awesome place. I have made many lifelong friends here – get involved!
Hello! I am Andrew May, more universally known as Andy May. I have been involved with the lifesaving club since attaining my Bronze Medallion in 2017 and was previously the club’s First Aid Director on the Operational Committee. I am actively involved in patrolling, water-safety and education programs throughout the club, serving as the Patrol Captain of Moe’s Tavern, the Water Safety Coordinator of the Portsea Swim Classic and Pier 2 Perignon swims, as well as a Co-Chief Instructor of Bronze Camp. Whilst I work as a lifeguard along the rest of Peninsula over summer, I always return back home to Portsea, entranced by the notorious surf, ever-present legends and the chance to give back to the club, which has done so much for me over the years.
Portsea SLSC has been a big part of my life. I began as an 8 year old in the nippers program, completing every year of Nippers right through to Bronze and Silver Camp. Portsea has encouraged me to develop skills both in and out of the water whilst having heaps of fun and making lifelong friends. When I’m not at the beach I enjoy playing guitar and hanging out with mates. I am grateful for the opportunity to be the new Director of First Aid and look forward to the year ahead in our amazing new clubhouse.
Hello! I am Andrew May, more universally known as Andy May or the club’s Equipment Director. I have been involved with the lifesaving club since attaining my Bronze Medallion in 2017 and was previously the club’s First Aid Director on the Operational Committee. I am actively involved in patrolling, water-safety and education programs throughout the club, serving as the Patrol Captain of Moe’s Tavern, the Water Safety Coordinator of the Portsea Swim Classic and Pier 2 Perignon swims, as well as a Co-Chief Instructor of Bronze Camp. Whilst I work as a lifeguard along the rest of Peninsula over summer, I always return back home to Portsea, entranced by the notorious surf, ever-present legends and the chance to give back to the club, which has done so much for me over the years.
