Mollymook Ocean Swimmers in Action – April 2015
Paul climbs onto this wave
and nails it, while Brett watches on.
Surf’s up! (For young women and 50+ folks)
In the last five years, the number of Australians 14+ who surf board ride either regularly or occasionally has risen from 702,000 to 746,000.
And the groups driving the growth? Men and women aged 50+ and young women under 25. Among women aged 50+, 58,000 of whom hit the surf last year, up from 40,000 in 2010 – a 45% increase in participation. In contrast, men aged 50+ are taking to the waves in ever-increasing numbers: up from 93,000 in 2010 to 169,000 in 2014.
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Norman Morris, Communications Director, Roy Morgan Research, says:
“Make way for a new breed of Silver Surf board riders! Increasing numbers of men and women from the 50-64 and 65+ age groups are surfing: a demographic that would have witnessed Australia’s surfing boom during the 1960s and 70s, when legends like Midget Farrelly, Michael Peterson and Phyllis O’Donnell were at their peak. Perhaps their increased participation is a way of recapturing their youth? Or perhaps they’re simply making the most of their new found freedom now that the kids are grown and work responsibilities are winding down”.
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Source: Roy Morgan Research, April 23, 2015
An 8 year old kid carving up the Golfie Reef Break. April 2015
Golfie beckons, young and old. April 2015
Ben positions himself for his wipe-out
No fear, the Lady swimmers boat crew show Ben how its done
Potential wipe-out: Simone watches out for Tracy
Visiting Albury swimmers, Grant & daughter Ella
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The ‘Bold and the Beautiful’
Darryl as the sun began to rise
Ken leaving the water. (or is it Grant from Albury)
Movers and Shakers
Craig an experienced local prospector has discovered an incredibly rich gold deposit in WA. He gives it the name ‘Stephanie’. He has brought his prized possession back east to show off to friends and family. They are likewise stunned, how could this lay back humble prospector stumble across something so rich and so amazing. (To be continued)
Scott from Colorado USA writes; plans are all in place for my visit down under arriving in Mollymook Ulladulla June 12. I’m bringing the love of my life, girl friend Heather with me to show her the local area, have a swim or two and in particular catching up with all my friends down there in Oz.
Photogenic Craig seen punching above his weight
Heather and Scott