VIKA Events

17/07/2024

11/07/2024

CBV Annual Presentation Dinner

Congratulations to all this year’s award winners.

Patrol Captain Awards

Sam Dick, Tim Delahunty, Billy Psaltis, Paul Guilfoyle, Pat Trevor Jones, Brody Trevor Jones, Madison Ruygrok, Kaitlyn Byrne, Morgan Brodhurst Hill

Surf Sports Awards

Jeff Foreman Outstanding Surf Rescue Competitor: Julia O’Shea
Tony Vitiello Outstanding IRB Competitor: Abbey Holyman, Tristan Boal, Werner Piehler

Jnr Encouragement: Nicholas Peachey
Junior Battler: Bobby Kennealy-Flegler
Marshall Kropp Best Junior Swimmer: Kobi Holden
Outstanding Pool Rescue Competitor: Callum Brennan
Norm Rabjohns Outstanding Iron Competitor: Riley Brennan
Dick Cahill Outstanding Board Competitor: Lucas Berezwick
John Guest Outstanding Beach Competitor: EJ Forsyth
Norm Rabjohns Outstanding Ski Competitor: Jayden Erskine
Marshall Kropp Best Senior Swimmer: Callum Brennan
John Towner Outstanding Surf Boat Competitor: Currumbin Cockatoos - Lisa Moseley, Sascha O’Keefe, Tara Coates, Kelissa Brockett & Matthew Wildman
Outstanding Board Riding Competitor: Ben McCabe
Outstanding Masters Competitor: Chris Maynard

10/07/2024

CBV Annual Awards

CBV Annual Presentation Dinner

Congratulations to all this year’s award winners.

Lifesaving Awards Best Patrol Member: Peter Nibbs

Most Improved Patrol Member: Lucas Berezwick

Top Patrol Hours 106.59: Peter Harding

Karen Andrews Lifesaving Appreciation Awards: Ron Blyth, Sean Campbell & Pat Trevor-Jones

Trainer/Assessor of the Year: Paul O’Shea

100% Patrol Attendance: Katie Barton Harvey, Riley Oswald, Sean Campbell, Paul Guilfoyle, Ben McFarlane & Greg Stolz

Champion Patrol Team: Patrol Group 12 - Brett Ross, Nait Thomson Smith, Sean Taylor, Kelissa Brockett, Lachlan Blackmore, Jack O’Toole, Elliot Shaw, Luke Power, Laurie Johnston, Blaise Masson, Curtis Allnut, Ben Buxton, Riley Oswald, Wil McDowell, John Munro

Membership Awards U18 Jnr Surf Lifesavers of the Year: Julia O’Shea & Jackson Brennan

Young Surf Lifesaver of the Year (18-21): Tai Smith

Outstanding Service to the Club Council: Paul O’Shea, Marsha Maynard & John Lacheca

Vikings Way Culture Awards Vikings Way Recognition Medals: Abbey Holyman, Elliot Dowker, Warren Artz & Robina Tomlins

Vikings Way Winners: James Johnson, Peter Nibbs, Steve Purcell, James Maloney & Jackson Danaher

09/07/2024

CBV Annual Awards

CBV annual presentation dinner

On Friday, 31 May, Vikings from all sections of the Club gathered for the Annual Presentation Dinner to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the 2023/24 season and recognise Club Members who have made a positive impact across patrol and lifesaving, surf sports and culture.

We were also pleased to have members of our Supporters’ Staff, including our Kinship and VIKA team join the fun this year. It was another great evening with special guests, The Hon. Karen Andrews, MP for McPherson, Laura Ge**er, Currumbin MP and Gail O’Neill, Division 14 Councillor along with our sponsors who presented various awards. We’re proud to recognise our Club person of the Year, Robert Dunlop, who has been a key part of the Surf Club Council, our fundraising efforts and the Lifesaver Team this season.

This year was particularly special with the introduction of two new perpetual awards in honour of two Vikings legends. The inaugural Ted Carey Volunteer of the Year was awarded to Team Manager, Kurtis Smith and we were honoured to have Ted’s daughter, Leanne, and extended family and friends to present the award. Our second new inaugural award was the Sue Shepherd award for Excellence in Service.

The award went to Zoe Youngman, our amazing Head Chef, and was presented by Sue’s son, Tim Wolfgang. A huge thank you to Kristy Smith, Sharon Brennan, Ben Munro and the wider Surf Club and Supporters’ staff team who made the night such a success. A true One Club effort.

08/07/2024

See you there!

07/07/2024

CBV Social

Vikings Winter Warriors

It was another superb morning at Currumbin Beach on Sunday, 16 June for Round 2 of the Vikings Winter Warriors.

With a small, crisp swell on offer, the contest was a body surfing master class between young and old.

The Masters Champion and claim of the day aptly went to the Vikings’ very own Winter, Mr Sean Winter.

The rivalry for the longest wave of the day was a highlight and closely contested, however, the winner on the day was Riley Brennan and the participation award went to Jackson Brennan.

Thank you to Kristy and Kurtis Smith for organising the morning, prizes and most importantly, the BBQ breakfast.

Do you have the surf skills to take the chocolates in Round 3?

We encourage all Vikings to come down to participate or spectate and support from the sidelines at the next event on Sunday, 28 July from 7:30am.

06/07/2024

CBV Social

Vintage Vikings 2024

The annual Vintage Vikings get together was held in the Vikings Room on a stunning afternoon on Saturday, 25 May 2024.

The afternoon is always a fantastic opportunity for past and present Vikings to catch up over a few beverages and enjoy the hospitality of the Supporters’ Club.

Once again, we had many familiar faces present and there were laughs, tall stories and drinks all round.

This year was the first without our beloved Club Patron, Ted Carey, who never missed an event and was such a good friend and source of wisdom to so many of the Vintage Vikings throughout his time with the Club. His memory was toasted amongst the group and we’ve no doubt that he was smiling upon us.

Thank you as always goes to John Lacheca, who once again was instrumental in organising the afternoon and gathering the tribe. John was recognised at this year’s Presentation Dinner for his quarter century service to the Club and Vintage Vikings is one of his great passions.

We also wish to thank the social and events teams at the Club for hosting the afternoon and creating such a seamless experience.

Keep a lookout for next year’s event and we hope to see even more Vikings in 2025. Remember, Vintage isn’t old, it’s classic.

05/07/2024

CBV Pool Rescue

Gold Coast Pool Rescue Championships

On Saturday, 1 June our Vikings Pool Rescue Team hit the pool deck at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre for the first carnival of the season, the Gold Coast Pool Rescue Championships. Congratulations to our 24 athletes, supported by their amazing coaches, our club officials and parent support crews for a great effort in competition, coming first in the Club point score.

Our ‘Poolies’ have been training hard over the past 2 months under coaches Rachelle King, Natalie Peat and Tai Smith.

Our athletes have been working on their pool rescue technical skills, racing the stop watch at the Gold Coast and Brisbane Pool Rescue Championships and now look forward to representing the Club at the upcoming State and Australian Pool Rescue Championships.

GOLD COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS

James Love: U15 Male 100m Manikin Carry with Fins
Jackson Brennan: U15 Male 100m Manikin Tow with Fins
Riley Brennan: U19 Male 100m Manikin Tow with Fins
Billy Love: U17 Male 100m Manikin Tow with Fins
Myla Naylor: U14 Female 100m Manikin Tow with fins
Hunter Gaffney: U12 Female 100m Obstacle Race
Myla Naylor: U14 Female 200m Obstacle Race
Ellie Dee Etherington: U19 Female 200m Obstacle Race
James Love: U15 Male 50m Manikin Carry
Riley Brennan: U19 Male 50m Manikin Carry
A reminder that if you are wishing to nominate for States, please register on the Poolies page or email [email protected] Nominations close on 5th July. Nominations for Aussies will be posted soon.
Chelsea Jones: Open Female 50m Manikin Carry
Myla Naylor: U14 Female 50m Manikin Carry
Billy Love: U17 Male 50m Manikin Carry
Callum Brennan: Open Male 50m Manikin Carry
U14/15 Male 4x50m Medley Relay: Jackson Brennan, Bobby Kennealy-Flegler, James Love & Taiga Ware

Other Team Relay Results:

U14/15 Female 4x50m Medley Relay: 2nd Marlie Clark, Abigail Eveleigh & Myla Naylor

U12/13 Female 4x50m Medley Relay: 3rd Asha Clark, Hunter Gaffney, Piper McIntyre & Ayana Ware. 4th Bronte Brennan, Leilani Brodie, Ruby Cahill & Nieve Kelly

03/07/2024

CBV Youth

Gold Coast youth development ball 2024
Our Currumbin Vikings Youth enjoyed a fabulous night of recognition and celebration at the annual Gold Coast Youth Development Ball held at the Currumbin RSL in late May.

The Gold Coast Youth Development Ball provides an opportunity for Youth members aged 12 to 14 years of age within the Point Danger Branch and South Coast Branch to come together and celebrate their achievements for the season, as well as make some new friends and connect with interclub mates.

The Vikings crew looked dapper and represented the Club with pride. Our Youth have a solid bond and we’re excited to continue seeing this group grow and excel in the coming seasons as they transition into the Senior Club.

Congratulations to our B***e YIPS award recipients:

Abigail Eveleigh
Myla Naylor
Bobby Kennealy-Flegler

Congratulations also to our Silver YIPS award recipients:

Marlie Clark
Jackson Brennan

A huge thank you to our team chaperones Amanda Kennealy and Tai Smith for accompanying the team.

03/07/2024

CBV Nippers

It’s a ripper to be a Currumbin Nipper

On Sunday, 28 April our Nippers gathered at the Currumbin Alleygators Rugby Union Club for a fun filled afternoon to celebrate the season. This year saw plenty of highlights from the opening of the new JAC Club to the 3-day Nipper Camp and some powerful results in competition. We also farewelled our U14 Nippers who are graduating to the Senior Club next season. What has been evident this season is the joy and bond that the love of surf lifesaving creates amongst our Nippers and the friendships that continue to flourish.

Congratulations to the Perpetual Award Winners honoured at this year’s event: Dimity Goss Top Female Water Competitor: Navah Holmes Maynard Top Male Water Competitor: Smith Masson Quennell Top Male Beach Competitor: Connor Theron Col Alchin Top Female Beach Competitor: Milla Clarke Shearer Most Individual Carnival Points: Ivy Artz Grant Frost Top Surfing Competitor: Navah Holmes Brett Dowker Top Pool Rescue Competitor: Myla Naylor Tony Vitiello Memorial Pool Rescue Award: Hunter Gaffney Bruce Smith Memorial Trophy (Battler): Levi Lawrence Bendigo Future Champion (8-10): Florence Gaffney Dick Family Club Person of the Year: Lindy Masson President’s Trophy: Richie Ferris Volunteer of the Season: Sean Campbell Jed Cahill Leadership & Culture Award: Ethan Musk Ray Fien Culture Award: Digby Booth

02/07/2024

Fair Play For All Queensland Kids

Queensland Sport and Recreation’s popular Fair Play Program will open to all Queensland children aged from 5 to 17 years from 1 July 2024, with the voucher value increasing to $200 per child to offset the rising cost of junior sport for families. This is a great opportunity for our Nippers, Active Cadets and Active Juniors to apply for a voucher to assist with the cost of membership fees, competition and participation costs. Currumbin Beach Vikings Surf Life Saving Club is an approved activity provider (Life Saving Surf) and Round 11 will open on Monday 1st July 2024.There is limited availability of 150,000 FairPlay vouchers of up to $200 and we encourage all Vikings Members to apply as early as possible for the best opportunity to secure a voucher.

There is a limit of 1 voucher per child per financial year and parents, carers and guardians will need to register for an Enquire account before applying for a voucher. Once your application for a voucher is approved, you can present or email the voucher to the Club when you register your child. For more information on how to apply follow this link:

https://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/fairplay

01/07/2024

CBV patrol & lifesaving

IRB drivers and crew for 2024/25 season

As we prepare for the upcoming 2024/25 patrol season, we are keen to promote a combined IRB Drivers and Crew Course being held by the Point Danger Branch in August.

To bolster our patrol groups and water safety we would love to see more members upskilled in IRB Drivers and Crews within our patrol groups. If you are interested and available, please register into the PDB August Course or contact Point Danger Branch by email at:

We extend a huge thank you to Ian Hardwick and Paul McGrotti - Facility Manager at Robina Hospital for their recent donation of a new treatment bed for the First Aid Room. This donation is greatly appreciated and will be a welcome addition for the upcoming 24/25 patrol season.

The dates for next season’s patrol proficiency have officially been released. Mark these dates in your calendar and keep a lookout for further instructions to enrol and complete theory components.

Saturday, 31 August 2024 at 8:45am
Sunday, 29 September 2024 at 8:45am
Saturday, 2 November 2024 at 8:45am
Sunday, 24 November 2024 at 8:45am
Saturday, 14 December 2024 at 8:45am

30/06/2024

CBV in Surf Lifesaving

On Friday, 3 May, the Vikings hosted a special dinner to honour our Club Members who were recognised as National Medal Recipients for at least 15 years of service, presented by The Hon. Karen Andrews MP - Federal Member for McPherson. Congratulations to: Ronald Anderson, Paul O’Shea, Grant Epple, Lauren Quinlan, Grant Harrison, Mark Quinlan, Peter Nibbs and Brett Ross.

We are proud to acknowledge members of the Currumbin Vikings who were recognised this year with National Medals. National Medals are a prestigious award, one of the original elements of the Australian honours and awards system. The National Medals recognise long and diligent service by members who risk their lives or safety to protect or assist the community in times of emergency. Across Australia, 221 volunteers received their National Medal for 15 years of service, 25 were awarded their 1st clasps for 25 years of service and 8 dedicated volunteers received 2nd clasps for 35 years of service to the Surf Life Saving movement.

29/06/2024

A huge thank you goes to our amazing Supporters’ Staff for all their preparation, efforts and service at this year’s CBV Annual Presentation Dinner in May. There is a massive amount of work that goes in behind the scenes both before and on the night of the event to make the evening one of the highlights of the Club calendar. It was brilliant to have a table of our Supporters’ Staff this year who experienced the event from the other side of the pass. It was a privilege to witness the connection between the staff as they came together for a photo after Zoe Youngman received the inaugural Sue Shepherd Award.

Thank you Mighty Vikings. We are blessed to have such a great group of staff who strive to live the Vikings Values each day.

Check out our newly minted courtesy bus and book a local ride to the Club to enjoy our delicious offerings and the best view on the Gold Coast. Our courtesy bus now operates 4 days per week and services Currumbin, Tugun, Palm Beach, Tallebudgera, Bilinga & Elanora on the following days: Thursday from 4pm Saturday from 1pm Friday from 3:30pm Sunday from 3pm Call the driver on 0408 643 015 for your local pick up.

18/06/2024

ANZAC DAY

In the darkness, thousands gathered on Currumbin Beach for the ANZAC Dawn Service to remember and honour the courageous men and women who have served in the Australian and New Zealand defence forces.

The sound of the bagpipes and drums echoed along the coast as Veterans marched to the ceremonial site in front of Elephant Rock, before the notes of the digeridoo played by Glenn Barry (Gamilaraay) commenced the service.

Michael Humphreys, President, and Peter Thorpe, Deputy President of the Currumbin Palm Beach RSL led the service, including a recitation of The Ode of Remembrance by the great Ron Workman OAM. This year, special recognition of servicemen and women who lost their lives in peacetime accidents was led by Suzanne Shipp of the Currumbin Palm Beach RSL Sub Branch.

A moving address from Major Nick McRae of the Australian Army reminded us of the similarities in terrain between Currumbin Beach and ANZAC Cove. He painted vivid imagery of the reality of what our ANZACs faced that morning at Gallipoli and the sacrifice those thousands of men made for us that day.

“We are them, and they are us”

Major McRae reminded us that we gather on 25 April each year to reflect on how those men, and the many defence force personnel since, have helped shape who we are as nations. Each year, we renew our pledge to remember them and never forget their sacrifice to protect the freedom and values we hold dear.

17/06/2024

CBV Social

Aussies youth dinner & senior after party

During a season of elite training, early morning rises, effort in the gym and time on the water, the fun of surf lifesaving competition can sometimes be lost.

Leave it to the Vikings to bring the good times to the fore and let loose once all the racing is done.

The traditional Youth Dinner for our youngest Vikings was enjoyed on the Saturday of their competition at Savvy Squire Mooloolaba. Our competitors gathered with their families, team managers and coaches to reflect on the first day of racing and cement the team.

After Super Sunday, the senior Vikings enjoyed a team debrief at the Duporth Tavern, Maroochydore.

On Mad Monday, the Salties donned the Matilda’s uniform and the Boaties turned the Sunshine Coast green and white. Special mention goes to Chook for his Riddler’s barbecue lesson at the park.

13/06/2024

AUSSIES 2024

Thank You To the Vikings Support Crew

Neither the season, nor the results at The Aussies could have been achieved without the invaluable support of a whole village. The Currumbin Vikings is a true family Club and we’re blessed to call so many amazing human beings part of our tribe.

Big thanks to our fearless leader King Kurtis who has had a mammoth job as Team Manager this season. We thank you for all that you have done and continue to do for the Club and our athletes/members. Your efforts have not gone unnoticed.

Thanks also to our Club Coaches and Sweeps for your commitment, dedication and tireless efforts supporting our members in their surf sports disciplines and training pursuits. From the early morning swims, boat sessions, iron sessions through to the arvo ski, board, beach and surf rescue training, our members have been well catered for this season.

To our officials at Aussies - Ben, JB, Sharleen, TC, Kate, Dennis, Charles and Judith - we thank you for putting up your hand to officiate over many long days.

To Sharon and Carole, nothing would function as well without you two in the engine room.

To Rachel Clark for her fabulous photography, capturing the spirit of the week.

Finally, to all our Vikings supporters and families who have stood by our athletes day in and day out, we extend our appreciation to you. It’s the little tasks that see our members through the season - transporting gear, putting up tents, packing carnival lunches, laundering togs, towels and uniforms, and an oh-so-gentle nudge out the door on the coldest of mornings. Thanks to the Vikings Family for this season - you truly were Mighty.

12/06/2024

AUSSIES 2024

DayS 8 & 9 - Super Finals Weekend

Our Boaties had a huge program at Alexandra Headlands to get through all their races due to the weather forecast, for an almighty Super Saturday. It was tough conditions at the boat arena with Alley 1 claiming a number of scalps from a variety of Clubs over the course of the day. The racing was exciting - rarely was any one crew able to lead for the entire race due to the changing conditions and the waves on offer.

Congratulations to our Reserve Male crew, the Currumbin Odins, who continued their season of fantastic results with a Bronze in the final. Well done to the crew of Kale Fogg, Jesse O’Neill, Darren Clunes, Jack Ryan and Lyle Clark.

Congratulations also goes to our Reserve Females, the Currumbin Collectors and Open Males, the legendary Barbarians who made their finals.

To finish off an amazing day, the Vikings Crew again headed to the sands of Mooloolaba to watch the finals of the Beach Flags. Our beach Queens were nothing short of amazing with Tahlia Sunderland bringing home silver in the U19 Female Beach Flags and EJ Forsyth crowned Australian Champion for the 6th time. The Vikings family made their presence known in the stands and the Vikings’ clap rang out loud and clear before each run so that everyone knew who we were there for.

The weather on Super Sunday was close to cyclonic, yet the brave Vikings showed up for one another to round out the competition. Congratulations to Riley Brennan who claimed Bronze in the U19 Surf Race on the final day of competition.

09/06/2024

AUSSIES 2024

DayS 8 & 9 - Super Finals Weekend

The rain didn’t dampen our Vikings spirit on Saturday as our Mighty Vikings rose to the occasion and delivered across the beach, boats and ocean. Vikings love a team event and on Saturday, we were out to prove it. One of our favourite Club events - The Lifesaver Relay - saw not only one team, but both our Currumbin teams podium, with Team A crowned Australian Champions after chasing down a lead from Maroochydore & Surfers Paradise, and Team B coming home strong for the Bronze.

Congratulations to our Vikings teams: Currumbin Team A: Currumbin Cockatoos of Kelissa Brockett, Tara Coates, Lisa Moseley, Sascha O’Keefe and Chook Wildman (female surf boat); Lucas Berezwick (board); Callum Brennan (swim); Jayden Erskine (ski); and Kobi Holden (U17 sprint). Currumbin Team B: Currumbin Hunters of Elise Buchanan, Genevieve Kelly, Tara Townsend, Marianne Walker and Lyle Clark (female surf boat); Nick Green (board); Riley Brennan (swim); James Johnson (ski); and Vern Winter (U17 sprint).

Backing up following that epic race, the Mighty Vikings showcased their surf skills to take the silver medal in the inaugural Mixed Taplin Relay - what a result. Congratulations to Jayden Erskine, Kirsty Higgison, Lucas Berezwick, Jayda Kempton, Chelsea Jones and Callum Brennan for their historic podium finish.

07/06/2024

AUSSIES 2024

Day 7 - Friday Night Lights

The Currumbin Boaties joined the action on Friday at Alexandra Headlands. We had a huge contingent of surf boat crews at Aussies this year and it was fantastic to see so much green and white on the water. It certainly felt like there was a Currumbin crew in every race.

There was fierce competition across the waves with crews required to row up to three rounds and two semis just to reach a final. A massive congratulations goes to the Currumbin Drakkars who came second in the U19 Male Surf Boats on Friday. The Drakkars crew of Jack O’Toole, Luke Power, Elliot Shaw and Jonny Munro were swept by Anthony O’Toole and gave the Vikings plenty to cheer about on day one of the boat competition. The Drakkars are just one example of the generational reach of the boaties within Currumbin, with Anthony sweeping son Jack to a medal. Congratulations also to the Chilli Pepperz who narrowly missed out on a medal, finishing 4th in the U19 Female Boats.

Friday evening and we were back under the lights at Mooloolaba to watch the beach relay events. And wouldn’t you know it, our Vikings team delivered the goods, becoming the Champions of the Open Mixed Beach Relay.

Congratulations to Tim Delahunty, EJ Forsyth, Tahlia Sunderland and Mathew Currie for their outstanding result in the sand. The celebratory vibes had us primed for finals weekend and some more team medals.

05/06/2024

AUSSIES 202

Days 5 & 6 - surf, boardS & beachies

Ben McCabe represented the Vikings at the Board Riding in Coolum and on Day 5 came third in the 50-59 Male Short Board Riding with a final score of 7.97. He carried on his blistering form the following day, securing a silver medal in the 50-59 Male Long Board event with a final score of 11.83.

Congratulations Benny. The U17, U19 and Open water competitors took to the ocean over Wednesday and Thursday undertaking rounds of qualifying for finals weekend. On Thursday, our Open Men’s Surf Team of Jacob Loughan, Callum Brennan, Riley Brennan and Gus Shivnan secured a well-earned bronze medal. That afternoon, the fast twitch fibres of the Beachies were on display at the track in front of Mooloolaba SLSC. Under the lights, a cohort of vocal Vikings gathered to support our beachies, EJ Forsyth, Tim Delahunty and Tahlia Sunderland in the sprint finals. Our Beach Queen, EJ claimed silver in the Open Women’s Beach Sprint in a nail-biting photo finish.

The gold medal was taken out by her Viking Athletics teammate, Chloe Mannix-Power, who was this year’s Stawell Gift winner. It was a tough field and we’re so proud of EJ’s efforts on the sand to bring home the silverware. Congratulations also to Tim and Tahlia who made the semi-finals of the Open Male Beach Sprint and U19 Female Beach Sprint respectively. It was just the start for our Beachies who had a sensational carnival.

04/06/2024

AUSSIES 2024

Day 3 & 4 - MASTERS OF ALL

Also on the Monday, our Masters competitors got underway, under the watchful gaze of Marsha Maynard and Sandy Kelly in their specially commissioned team manager’s attire.

The Masters competition was hot and it’s fair to say that they would give the Open athletes a run for their money in the same events.

Straight out of the gate, our Vikings Masters were a force to be reckoned with and the first day of competition bagged a number of medals.

Congratulations to our Masters for the following Day 3 results:

60-64 Male Board Race: Chris Maynard, 1st
60-64 Male Board Rescue: Michael Chase Smith & Rob Dorrough, 2nd
50-54 Male Board Rescue: Michael Chan & Chris Maynard, 2nd
45-49 Male Board Race: Ben Cox 2nd
60-64 Male Single Ski: Rob Dorrough 3rd
45-49 Female Surf Race: Brooke Hanson-Clarke, 3rd

Tuesday’s competition moved into the team events and our Masters picked up where they left off the day before.

Congratulations for the following team results:

60-64 Double Ski: Chris Maynard & Rob Dorrough, 1st
150 Yrs Board Relay: Paul O’Shea, Michael Chan & Ben Cox, 1st
150 Yrs Surf Teams: Michael Chan, Ben Cox & Paul O’Shea, 1st
130 Yrs Taplin Relay: Shaun Robertson, Ben Cox & Paul O’Shea, 3rd

31/05/2024

On Monday, 15 April, our Champion Lifesavers were out to showcase their skills and knowledge in the ultimate test of lifesaving abilities.

The team had worked hard all year to hone their skills under the guidance of Captain, Paul O’Shea and the results didn’t disappoint.

Congratulations to all our Champion Lifesavers who finished in the top 5 places at Aussies 2024:

40-49 Champion Lifesaver: Paul O’Shea, 2nd

U17 Champion Lifesaver: Billy Love, 2nd

U17 Champion Lifesaver: Julia O’Shea 2nd

U19 Champion Lifesaver: Lucas Berezwick 3rd

U15 Champion Lifesaver: James Love 4th

U19 Champion Lifesaver: Herb Winter 4th

Open Champion Lifesaver: Darcy Winter 5th

At Coolum Beach, we had Tai Smith and Kirsty Higgison repping the Vikings in the first day of the Board Riding competition. Congratulations to Kirsty who claimed Bronze in the Open Female Surf Board Riding with a 7.30 score.

30/05/2024

IT’S A RIPPER TO BE A CURRUMBIN NIPPER

Our youngest Vikings got competition underway on Saturday, 13 April with the Youth Championships for U13 to U15 age groups and some of the best weather of the week.

For many, this was their first time competing at an Aussies event and the excitement amongst the group was palpable.

Our U13-U15 Vikings did Currumbin proud over the two days of competition. It’s no easy feat to be amongst the top competitors in the country and our youngest Vikings gave it their all and mixed it with the best of them.
A special mention goes to our superstar in the making, Ivy Artz, who made all her individual finals in the U13 female division, narrowly missing a medal in the board event.

Congratulations to our Youth team for the following finals results:
U13 Female Board Race: Ivy Artz, 7th
U13 Ironwoman: Ivy Artz, 15th
U13/U14 Female Surf Teams: Ivy Artz, Bronte Brennan, Nieve Kelly & Sena McCabe, 9th
U14 Male Beach Flags: Cal Fischer, 8th
U15 Male 2km Beach Run: Bobby Kennealy-Flegler, 5th
U15 Male Beach Flags: Bobby Kennealy-Flegler, 8th

Each of our Vikings competed with heart and in great spirit. We look forward to cheering you on again next year as you progress through the age groups. The future of the Vikings certainly looks bright.

29/05/2024

Aussie championships 2024

THE VIKINGS ARE COMING

The Mighty Vikings’ Aussies campaign kicked off on Sunday, 7 April with a team briefing and breakfast at VIKA. Members representing the Vikings at the Australian Championships for the first time were issued with a Club cap, including the youngest competitor in the entire Championships, our own U13 Bronte Brennan.

Our Club President, Team Manager, Coaches and Captains shared words of encouragement and gratitude to all involved in getting the team ready throughout the season, igniting inspiration for the final week of preparations before racing commenced later that week.

The Currumbin Vikings had over 140 competitors from U13 to Masters, spanning across Surf Boats, Surf Rescue (Lifesaving), Beach, Board Riding, and Ocean events. They joined the over 8,000 registered athletes and members who raced over the 9 days of competition across the four beach venues at Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, Coolum and Alexandra Headlands.

28/05/2024

CBV Boaties

Zenoz ASRLQ Championships

In a final hit out before Aussies, our Boaties competed in the final ASRLQ event this season, the Zenoz ASRLQ Championships at Burleigh Heads on 6 April.
The U19/23 division competed in block racing, followed by the Opens and Ressies in round robin competition with finals.

The conditions were challenging for surf boat racing and there were plenty of large waves on offer and a few spills over the day.

Congratulations to our Currumbin crews who secured some awesome results:
Open Male: Currumbin Barbarians 1st
Reserve Female: Currumbin Sirens 4th
U19/U23 Male: Currumbin Drakkars (U19) 2nd
U23 Female: Currumbin Valkyries 2nd & Currumbin Crocs 4th
U19 Female: Currumbin Kaos 2nd & Currumbin Chilli Pepperz 4th

23/05/2024

CBV IN THE COMMUNITY 2024

MCPHERSON COMMUNITY ACHIEVERS

This month four of our Currumbin Beach Vikings were recognised for their contribution and dedication to our community through the McPherson Community Achiever Awards. The Awards recognise the amazing work done by residents in a variety of ways, including with local charities, sporting clubs, service organisations, community groups and other voluntary activities. Proving how important the surf lifesaving movement is to our region, there is a specific award category for service Community.

to the Surf Lifesaving Richie Ferris and Sarah Maritz were recognised this year for their tireless efforts to our Junior Activities Club. Their awards were presented to them by The Hon. Karen Andrews, MP for McPherson.

It’s no secret among the Vikings that Richie and Sarah are integral to the inner workings of the JAC and supporting our Nippers. They’re often the first ones to put their hands up to undertake background and support work, whether it be water safety, administration, age manager duties or the all-important barbecue duties. It’s heartening to see their efforts widely acknowledged.

Also recognised this year for services to Lifesaving were our Surf Club President, John Brennan OAM and our CEO, Michael Sullivan. Both well-deserved honours, although JB and Sully were absent due to the Surf Lifesaving Championships.

Congratulations to each of you for living and displaying the Vikings Way Values.