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The Lorne Surf Life Saving Club proudly hosts the race each year, with the support of the Rotary Club of Highton.
Swimmers feel safe under the careful watch of many voluntary club members and professional lifeguards, who supervise on boards, surf skis and In-shore Rescue Boats (IRBs).
Swimmers are separated into groups of around 300 people of similar age and graded according to their expected swim time.
Waves of swimmers enter the water from a ramp near the pier at five to 10 minute intervals from 12.30pm to 2.15pm.
Times are recorded at the finish line on the nib Pier to Pub computer system and published in the Herald Sun Newspaper the next morning and on www.lornesurfclub.com.au
The prestige and esteem of completing ten nib Lorne Pier to Pub swims and joining the Shark Bait Club is a goal chased by many. The club is named after the late Vic ?Sharky? Marshall, who was a life member of the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club. Swimmers accepted into the Shark Bait club receive a commemorative medallion.
Proceeds from the nib Lorne Pier to Pub go to the Lorne Surf Life Saving Club to help fund its voluntary lifesaving activities, and to maintain its clubhouse and equipment. The club also assists other local charities, such as the Lorne Hospital, Lorne School and the Rotary Club of Highton, with a portion of the proceeds.
On the Friday night before the nib Lorne Pier to Pub, is the nib Lorne Mountain to Surf run. The nib Lorne Mountain to Surf Run is a family oriented fun run open to entrants of all ages. Starting in William Street the course winds into the hills behind Lorne and then through the forest along the river’s edge before returning to Lorne along the Great Ocean Rd. A fit runner can expect to complete the race in approximately 30-40 minutes.
Created: 15/Jun/2008 - 09:15 AM Last updated: 10/Nov/2009 - 10:03 AM
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