On Saturday, the senior carnival competitors pushed through rain, onshore gusty winds and big seas to take part in a range of events including surf boat rowing, swimming, board riding, flag events and beach sprints. 

In true Australian lifesaving tradition, the competitors were tough and determined to put their skills to the test under less than perfect conditions. 

In particular, the home team Pambula, competed strongly in the water. 

Amongst Pambula’s senior ranks, the youthful cadets were well represented and again demonstrated they are fast becoming a powerhouse of the club. 

They brought with them great team spirit, enthusiasm and strong surf lifesaving and surf sporting prowess. 

Close on the cadets’ heels as far as being the future of the club, were Pambula’s strong band of Nippers. 

Their ranks numbered close to 70 participating in Sunday’s junior carnival.  

Pambula’s Nippers joined the throng of about 400 juniors from seven Far South Coast clubs competing.

Older Nippers braved very big seas to compete in swimming events on Pambula Beach. 

However, the carnival was subsequently moved to calmer waters. 

“A safety call was made to move the water events to the Pambula River Mouth because of very rough surf conditions,” Nippers president Andrew Holt said . 

The carnival finished in perfectly calm protected waters that required lots of paddling in the absence of waves. 

The carnival ran smoothly and provided lots of fun for local and visiting surf lifesavers alike. 

“The weekend was a great success thanks to the efforts of volunteers who marshalled, provided water safety, set up, packed up, cooked and undertook countless unnoticed jobs,”  Pambula surf lifesaving president Don Hay said.