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the blog: 24/01/10 Back In Training – New
We have some update training times and sessions to inform you all of: SLS/Swim
Training. Saturday @ Truro School. 5.00-5.45pm (7-10)
£2 | 5.45-6.30pm (11-13) £2 |
6.30-7.30pm (13+). £2.50 Keep an eye on this site for additional info. Melissa, Junior Coach
Gylly parent and supporting member, Catherine Ralph is currently in training to swim the Chanel as a relay team in July 2010. The team consists of 5 colleagues who work at Treliske Hospital in Truro. The weather hasn't been too favoursome to their training schedule, nonetheless they are all training hard for this extreme challenge. Catherine is hoping to gain some sponsorship for her chosen charity and will donate to the local initiatives of the RNLI.ms To sponsor the team, visit their just giving page here>>> 07/01/10 New Years Day, Iceberg Challenge
On 1st January 2010, a large bunch of hardy Gylly clubbies put on their bathers and entered the freezing (no exaggeration) waters of the English Channel. Why…? I'm not too sure, I guess you can call it tradition or madness, or a bit of both. It certainly cured Mr King's hangover anyway! The record was smashed this year with a lead group of 5 staying in the sea for an incredible 29 minutes! This was possibly helped by the summer-like weather we were lucky to encounter on the day and also the small wave to keep our wits about us. On what was a very busy day on the best beach in Falmouth we can be proud to be members of such a great club! Thanks to Mrs Emsden for keeping the times, although, I would like to see you in the sea next year!ms See the Pics in the gallery>>> 06/01/10 2010 is here! Hi all, happy 2010! I hope you all enjoyed your break from training, I certainly did - although I managed to get a couple of swim sessions in! We are planning to be back to our normal winter training schedule from this saturday 9th Jan. I've just been looking at the BBC weather forecast and they are predicting some heavy snow showers this weekend. This may lead to us having to cancel the swim session on Saturday evening. I'll post on this site as soon as I have any info on this (more than likely on Saturday morning itself). Anyway, I hope to see everyone back in training soon.ms 22/11/09 Falmouth Mob Match 09
View the results here> ms
Congratulations to Allan Reid, Dave Bartlett and Emily Trebilcock who recently completed the 26.2 mile Cornish Marathon. Allan ran well finishing in 9th place with a time of 3:11:08. It was Emily and Dave's first Marathon distance and they both completed the race in good times. Dave came in 43rd in 3:38:07 and Emily placed 3rd in the Female Under 35 catergory breaking 4 hours (3:49:40).
You can view the 2009 Annual Report here and the minutes from the AGM here.
Did you know
you can now keep up to date with Surfers Against Sewage (SAS)
A photograph of Gylly nippers taken by Hugh Emsden at the Nationals has been released in an Australian Newspaper. The Daily Telegraph in New South Wales has written a report on the happenings on our little beach.ms Take a look for yourself here>>> 30/09/09 Clothing Update
The club now has a full range of club clothing. These include T-shirts, Hoodies, Running Vests and Tri-Suits. Check them out in the clothing section of this site. I would also like to welcome Kate Emsden on board, our newly appointed clothing secretary.ms 29/09/09 Membership Renewal As from 1st October, all members will have to renew their membership to the club. After 3 pool sessions no-one will be able to train who is not a paid member of Gylly SLSC due to insurance reasons. The fees can be found by going to the join section of this website. You can either download an application form below or come to a club training session and pick one up from our membership secretary, Michelle Reid. If you have any questions please contact Michelle on 01209 891647.ms Download a membership application form here >>>
Emily had a number of strong races throughout the year, and it showed when she took the overall Female title. Nikki was an amazing 4th and Melissa (the only Gylly entrant to complete all 5 races) in 7th. The overall series was won by Neil Eddy of Mounts Bay in the male category, closely followed by our very own Dave Bartlett in 2nd. Allan took 5th with Matt just behind him in 6th place. Well done to everyone who took part, and I'm sure we'll have even more competitors there next year.ms Visit the Mounts Bay Harriers site for full results>>> 28/09/09 Gylly SLSC est. 01/10/2008 As October comes round again, the club will have been running for 12 very eventful months. Seeing many ups, and very few downs we have been going from strength to strength. To celebrate this, there will be a fun morning at the Falmouth Fire Station for all Nipper members. It will be on 8th November at 10.30am-12.00pm. There will be team building games and lots of fun to be had. Please bring a spare set of clothes as you are likely to be getting a bit wet! All juniors watch this space, plans are in the making. Adults, please see the AGM notice below.ms
Above: Our first training session with just 4 members + Falmouth Surf School boards 05.10.08. From left to right, Will Parkinson (Gear Steward), Melissa Reid (Junior Coach), Tom James (Captain) and Matthew Stone (President) Below: The last beach training session of 2009, the club now has over 100 members 20.09.09
A notice to all members. Gyllyngvase Surf Life Saving Club will be holding its first Annual General Meeting on 3rd November, 7.30pm @ the Gylly Beach Cafe, Falmouth. All members 16+ are welcome to attend. There will be a bar open from 7.00pm and hopefully some live music to party to as well! It will also be the celebration of the clubs 1 year anniversary for the older ones. More info, including AGM documents, will be posted on this site in the next few weeks. I hope to see you all there. Matthew Stone, Club President. back
to top Endless Summer Swim 09 Results>>>
It must be something in the name! Like last years race, the 2009 Endless Summer Swim truly was the last day of the summer. Almost 100 swimmers aged 6-60 met at the beach on a perfect Sunday morning. The event in 2008 was meant to be a fund-raiser, to get the club off the ground. Only a handful of locals took part and I couldn't have imagined how much the club and the race could grow in only 12 months time. Thanks to everyone involved for their dedication and support throughout, without you all we wouldn't be here! The sea was calm, not even a ripple could be seen as the younger Nippers took to the start line. With the Gylly Buoy their target, armed with boards, goggles and smiles the whistle blew. There was a fast dash into the water, and a summer of training on the beach clearly showed. The first board out was Cameron Hopkins, with Holly Stonehouse and Kae Cornish on his tail. In the swim race, Emily Beccansall glided through the cool waters in 1st place. A strong swim by Theo Flemming saw him take 2nd with Daniel Johnson in 3rd. Soon after the 10-13 aged Nippers lined up with a 250m Buoy staring at them from what looked like half way to France! 11 swimmers, all determined to succeed. Before you could say 'Gyllyngvase', Courtney-Lee Reid emerged from the water to retain her title from last year. Harriet Lord ran past the line shortly after in 2nd with Izzy Steele in 3rd.
At 12pm a strong field of 51 lined up with an 800m swim course in their view. Some young, some not so young. Some relishing the idea, some with shaky legs. All finishing, what turned out to be a great event. Rescue Boards at the ready, the countdown began. 'Ready, Set, Long Pause, Siren!'. From my viewpoint on the RNLI IRB there was a clear separation from those looking to see gold and those looking to conquer the course. A front group quickly appeared with Matt Trewellar leading from start to finish. At only 14 years of age, who knows how far he can go in the future? He stormed to victory, winning the Junior age category. The 1st placed adult was Adam Trexler, who only heard about the race bumping into a hunky Gylly lifeguard the day before on the beach! Next out of the water was Nick Deards (2nd adult) closely followed by Matt Dunsbler (3rd adult). Not too far behind was Nikki Russell taking 2nd place in the Junior field with Sam Steele swimming well in 3rd. I have to give a special mention to our local swimmer Roma, who took home the Seagull trophy for raising a fantastic £145.50. Together with race sponsorships, face painting, cake sales and welcome donations, we raised an amazing £860 on the day! After a lot or organization, it all seems worth it now. Many thanks to all those who took part, particularly the marshals and safety cover. I hope to see you all again next year!ms <<<Year
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