LEADERBRAND Wainui Surf Lifesaving Club is launching a “public subscription” to raise funds for a new $10,000 surf canoe and to help meet costs associated with maintaining its key rescue craft – the IRBs.
The club needs to replace a canoe damaged beyond repair during last month’s national championships in Gisborne and also ensure its IRBs are kept in top order.
“Wainui is a very challenging beach at times and the IRBs we run cost thousands of dollars a season to operate effectively,” said appeal organiser Murray Robertson.
“Given the role IRBs play in keeping Wainui Beach safe for swimmers…Â Details
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