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06 Xmas Shopping Special Feature Use our map to find unique works by local artisans 08 Xmas Special Feature From ethical to active gifts 10 Xmas Special Feature Market hopping, easy shopping 12 News bites Food & drink 14 Books ‘Rusty Rumble’ author 16 Cover feature Meet a master surfboard maker 20 Gardens Native Xmas trees 22 Water dragons On beaches!

24 Chamber of Commerce News 26 Cider secrets Judging awards 28 Knitting Nannas In protest

30 Panto time Meet the 16-year-old playwright 32 Vegie power Healthy eating 34 Water & Light New book 36 Time to ... be creative Daisy Huckel finds joy in her art 38 Ocean protector Surfrider Foundation’s new national chair 40 Volunteer Save our seabirds BUSINESS 42 Local directory Your ultimate guide to small business SPORT / RECREATION 46 Tides 47 Dr Rip Top 5 summer tips 48 SUP titles Locals impress

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MEET OUR CONTRIBUTORS DR ROB BRANDER

JACQUELINE TYLER

CATH HILL

is an accredited practising dietitian and nutritionist with a Masters of Science in Nutrition, Dietetics and Exercise Rehabilitation from the University of Wollongong. Working at Physical Edge Healthcare, a clinic with a focus on physiotherapy, rehabilitation, sports injury and nutrition, Jacqueline provides an individualised service and does not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. With a strong interest in mindful eating, she is passionate about helping clients foster healthy relationships with food. See page 29.

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was born in Bulli – a fact she readily shares with any locals – and has now returned to the beautiful Illawarra with her husband and two children.

She currently works for the Communications and Media Law Association and previously worked as the Editor’s Assistant at Good Weekend magazine and The Bulletin. Cath writes the monthly News Bites column about local restaurants and cafes – this issue, the focus is on Christmas and New Year’s Eve events. See page 10.

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worked in marketing for more than 20 years but wanted more creativity. Since studying photography at Ultimo Sydney Institute, Lara has worked as a freelance photographer for the past 10 years. Lara’s work includes editorials for magazines, portraits, food and web photography. Living in Coledale with her three children and husband, Lara is inspired by the abundance of natural beauty. “I love meeting people through diverse projects.” Lara painted the Small Makers watercolour map, see page 6.

– aka ‘Dr Rip’ – is a coastal geomorphologist and Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. A resident of Stanwell Park, he’s been studying beaches for 25 years, starting in Canada where water temperatures convinced him to come to Australia to do his PhD. He is an international expert on rip currents and runs a beach safety education program called The Science of the Surf (www.scienceofthesurf. com). His column is on page 47.

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Nikki McCarthy Hicks and Tom Lyons, of Sandon Point parkrun. Photos: Kevin Mayes (left) and Luke Hopkins (above).

“I work in outdoor fitness and in the last 10 years, there has been a bit of a boom in recreational running. It is an easy way to maintain fitness, catch up with friends, be healthy. You just throw your joggers on and get out the door.”

Sandon Point parkrun has a social side – The parkrun is a fitness phenomenon for everyone afterwards they meet for coffee at Bulli Beach Cafe.

– from triathletes to teenagers, from octogenarians “That is part of the park run ethos, encouraging to bubs in prams, even good dogs on a leash. people to catch up afterwards,” says Nikki.

It started in London’s Bushy Park with 13 Tom: “I find parkrun to give a sense of runners in 2004. “It was just a run with mates, they community – I know that’s where I feel a greater were just doing a time trial,” says Nikki McCarthy sense of belonging and community in Wollongong.

Hicks, parkrun Event Ambassador for the region It’s great for how everyone is so friendly and from Cronulla to North Wollongong. welcoming; you make a lot of good friendships.”

Australia’s first parkrun was on the Gold Coast It’s all volunteer powered, with a core team of in April 2011; today runs are held at 256 locations Tom, Nikki and four run directors. “It’s very low countrywide, involving more than 370,000 people. maintenance, which is probably also what’s helped Tom Lyons is Event Director of our local Sandon it grow so quickly,” Tom says. “It’s simple to run.”

Point parkrun. “Event no. 1 was back in June 2013, Now is peak parkrun season, with many visitors and we’ve had 231 events now,” Tom says. joining in over the holidays, Tom says. “We usually Sandon Point runners range in age from about get around 130ish in winter, then in summer five to mid-80s. “It’s a big family thing,” Tom says. months, we pick up around the 200 mark.”

“A lot of young kids are out there – a lot of the The scenic 5km course, mostly along the bike times, it’s mum and dad who are struggling to keep track, starts and ends at Bulli Beach Surf Club, with up with their little ones just blasting away.” “a couple of hills in there, just to keep things Nikki: “I’ve got people with prams who overtake interesting”, Tom says. “Our course record is me – and small kids! There is a bit of humility in 15 minutes and 10 seconds. That’s not an average!” doing parkrun as well.”

Nikki: “Most of our finishers would be between Nikki loves how it appeals to all generations.

25 and 35 minutes, but you also have a few walkers “We have got a family where it’s mum, dad, their and slower runners that will be doing it in kids, and their kids’ kids in prams.” anywhere between 35 and 50 minutes. We don’t It’s a run, not a race, she says. “There are also lots often have anyone going over an hour but there is of walkers, so it’s not an elite community. You do no time limit. Walkers are more than welcome.” get a position and there’s obviously people who Tom: “Volunteers are on post until the last come first, second and third, but it’s not celebrated runner, so no one gets left behind.” around that – it’s celebrated around volunteers, it’s n 8am, Saturdays at Bulli Surf Life Saving Club, celebrated around beating your own time. visit www.parkrun.com.au/sandonpoint/ 2515 Every Saturday morning, in 17 countries around the world, people rise early to go for a free, timed 5km run.

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Support small makers Discover local artisans and give unique presents this Christmas, writes Lara McCabe. Follow her map to the stores stocking the work of #smallmakers.

1. Earth Walker & Co, 749 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale Pick up the Found at Sea coffee table book by local surf photographer Ray Collins. With a range of delicious produce (tea blends, chocolate), the Earth Walker team is making great gift hampers.

2. Nest Emporium, 287 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul Covering two levels, this decor store has everything. Greeting cards and limited edition photography prints from The Studio Coledale and paintings from Nicole Grimm-Hewitt.

3. Cocoon Trading, 2/357 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul Purchase gorgeous candles handmade in Thirroul

by Bella and Toby, Lobster pot lights made in Wombarra by The Lobster Shack, plus local handmade greeting cards.

4. Sketch Coffee Art, corner Towradgi Rd & Carters Lane Featured local makers include proprietor and painter Jaqueline Burgess. Brews are served in amazing ceramics by local Rhiannon Gill.

5. Three Flying Ducks, 19 Allowrie Street, Jamberoo Handmade soaps by Raw Lather and recycled silver turned into handcrafted jewellery by Magdalena Pillai of Vspora Art. 6. Beachside Emporium, 106 Terralong Street, Kiama Local art is a real feature here: colourful paintings

by Kerry Bruce, beachy oils on canvas by Di Crisp plus handmade ceramics from Brigita Hammell.

7. This Old House Studio, 81 Queen Street, Berry Bespoke products include macrame wall art, shibori hand-dyed throws, restored furniture, handcrafted board games, screen-printed totes and tea towels, paintings, limited edition photography prints, and more! 2515

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The good gift guide Shopping with a special type of someone in mind? 2515 picks some easy local options.

For The Ethical Consumer Thirroul’s Flame Tree Community Food Co-op doesn’t only sell food. It also stocks a range of lovely stocking fillers, from handmade soaps to bamboo toothbrushes. Or surprise your sustainability-conscious loved one with a $25 annual co-op membership, which will give them a 10% discount in store, email news and entry to a community taking great pride in “shopping local”.

Look out for the Fair Trade logo on gorgeous felt toys and clothing for babies and children at Boho Emporium (next to Articles Fine Art Gallery in Stanwell Park). Pictured above is the Fairy Pod, hand-felted, dyed and stitched in Nepal, using all Australian and New Zealand wool. For grown-ups, Boho Chic owner Wendy Roche hand-picks clothing in beautiful, breathable fabrics: think hemp and bamboo men’s shirts, silk kaftans, linen dresses and floaty cotton frocks in all sizes. Also look out for vintage-style toys – chess, draughts and more. Board games are back!

the smell of flowers, the buzz of bees and awesome iced coffee (courtesy of Lime Leaf Cafe). The nursery has a gift shop with colourful planter pots, garden tools, stylish homewares and children’s toys.

Sydney Wildflower Nursery in Heathcote has an amazing array of native plants – shop here for a native Christmas tree (see article page 20). The expert staff – including our own gardening writer Narelle Happ – can help with planting advice too.

For The Kid Who Has It All Encourage your little darlings to get out there and choose life with one of these real-fun experiences: 1. Surf lessons. Surf coach Fiona Hunt is a big promoter of “women on waves” and runs a local surf school (often at Coledale Beach). Lessons from $45, wetsuits and boards supplied, call 0407 283 117. Need a tactile gift? Fi owns Essential Surf & Skate at 20Walker Street in Helensburgh, where you can buy everything from bikinis to boards.

2. Zoo time. Buy a day pass, an annual pass, a close-up animal encounter (eg, with meerkats, red pandas, monkeys and For The Hard Worker more) or give them a taste Whether it’s for the of hands-on hard work and spirit-sapped commuter, the be a Zoo Keeper for a Day. multi-tasking mum or any Helensburgh’s Symbio Wildlife Park is an other busy bee in your life, award-winning, family-run zoo with a strong focus you can’t go wrong with the on sustainability and endangered species’ breeding gift of relaxation. Invest in programs. It has a bug alley, reptile house, lawns of the mindful healing power grazing kangaroos, tigers, crocs, lemurs and a of massage at Live Life Health in Stanwell Park farmyard where kids can bottle-feed lambs. More (4294 2217, remedial, deep tissue and sports injury info and prices at symbiozoo.com.au. massages also available), Helensburgh Massage 3. Circus school. Charlie Truscott, director of Therapy (0455 415 775) or Harmony Naturopathics the children’s program at Burgh Healthy Hub in in Thirroul (4268 1928). This health and beauty Helensburgh is an enthusiastic advocate of the clinic also offers spray tans and sauna sessions; power of positive risk-taking and runs classes in turn to page 44 to redeem a special offer). acrobatics, drama and circus (including aerial antics). Courses will give restless ones the physical thrills they crave via a program of good, oldFor The Green Thumb fashioned practice, hard work and team building.

With a huge variety of plants – from herb punnets As well as year-round classes, Charlie has a special holiday program, Outdoor Summer Camp, in to fruit trees, succulents to January that includes parkour, aerials, stilt-walking, shade lovers and many and tree-climbing (Charlie’s husband and Burgh native gems – Sunrise owner Ben Abeleven is also the local arborist Nursery is a great place to behind Climb Care). Race you to the booking shop for the gardener in form: burgh.com.au/SUMMERCAMP.php. 2515 your life. Time here will refresh your senses with

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Christmas markets Avoid the crowds at city malls and gift shop the pleasant way at your local markets, writes Cath Hill.

TWILIGHT MARKETS, SUNRISE NURSERY Thurs, Dec 7, 4.30-8.30pm, 193 Princes Hwy, Helensburgh Plants make a perfect and universal gift so pop along to the Twilight Markets at Sunrise Nursery for stalls and live entertainment. Enjoy refreshments at Lime Leaf Cafe or snap up a sausage or the curries available. In keeping with the Christmas spirit, all stall fees are donated to charity.

FORAGERS MARKET, BULLI SHOWGROUND Sun, Dec 17, 9am-2pm, Grevillea Park Road, Bulli Sneak in a final pre-Christmas visit to the popular Foragers Market on the 17th (there will be no Foragers on Christmas Eve) and find something for everyone. Great foodie and crafty gifts to be found here.

COLEDALE TWILIGHT MARKET, COLEDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL Wed, Dec 20, 2-8pm, 699 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Coledale Ocean views will take any stress out of Christmas shopping! Have a picnic dinner from the food stalls then go about filling your Christmas stockings with handmade and unique gifts. Stall holders can apply online from 1st December. 2515

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Festive fun

Santa’s Village in the window at Horizon Credit Union in Thirroul. “We’ve been displaying the village since 2009 and it’s become a lovely tradition for young and young at heart to come and see,” said Horizon’s Kim Morris.

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Santa Fest Wollongong Christmas Carols is on 3-8.30pm on Sunday, December 10 at Lang Park.

It’s family friendly and there will be fireworks.

The Christmas tradition of the Combined Churches Carols In The Burgh continues on Saturday, December 16, 6-9pm at Rex Jackson Oval, Helensburgh. In disappointing news, Thirroul’s popular Carols by the Sea is cancelled this year but will be back in 2018.

Many locals deck their homes out with sparkling Christmas lights. Helensburgh’s Shannon Drive, Parkes Street and Laurina Avenue and Stanwell Tops’s Annesley Avenue are usually worth a look. Corrimal and Woonona also have good reputations too for turning on the magic. And Horizon Credit Union (277A Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul) always has a charming Christmas window display. 2515

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BOHO CHIC BOUTIQUE & EMPORIUM Beautiful and unique clothing and gifts are in store now.

Women’s, Men’s and Children’s clothing and accessories. Exclusive stockists of fair trade, natural fibre clothing for everyone.

Avoid the mall madness and shop locally this Christmas.

And we’re open right up until Christmas Eve!

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Cath Hill tracks down the festive action at local eateries.

Tumbling Waters (31 Stonehaven Road, Stanwell Tops) are hoping to be the first venue in Australia to host a same-sex wedding in anticipation of successful legislation. Same-sex couples can enter a competition to win a free garden ceremony, photographer and celebrant!

Find entry details on the Tumbling Waters Facebook page.

In addition to dishing up delicious Mexican and gelato, Uluwatu Blue (1/109 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Stanwell Park) will be again running their Dreamcatcher workshops on Thursdays at 11am throughout January. You can plant your own succulent too. Great school holiday fun for kids!

Support the Helensburgh-Stanwell Park Surf Club Boaties at an Aussie-themed trivia night on Friday, 8th December at 7:00pm with a barbecue, bar, baked goods on sale. Great prizes to win too! Tickets are available at www.trybooking. com/SSGQ at $10 per person or $80 per table (eight on each table).

Or rock it at the beloved ScarboroughWombarra Bowlo (578 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Wombarra) at a special Christmas Eve gig (3-8pm) with local band, Crims’N Leon.

Sadly, Samuels Restaurant (382 Lawrence Hargrave Drive Thirroul) are closing “with heavy hearts” at the end of the year. Don’t miss a chance to bid a fond farewell to Samuels elegant fine dining. The final night is a New Year’s Eve celebration dinner. Book now and be sure to use any gift vouchers before it’s gone forever.

Here are some other gig ways to celebrate New Year’s Eve locally: Red Nectar (Level 1, 121 Parkes Street, Helensburgh) Enjoy a three-course dinner for $69 including glass of sparkling or beer on arrival at Red Nectar. Local musician John Nichol will entertain you.

José Jones (222-226 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul) Get your 80s pastels on and snap up a ticket to José Jones’ ‘Miami Nights’ NYE party. $150 per head gets you an open bar, roaming food platters and a DJ playing old school Miami Vice style tunes. And over summer, try their ‘Mexican Mercado (market)’ with tacos, nachos, Mexican beer and tequila on Tuesdays from 2pm.

Thirroul Beach Pavilion (23 Cliff Parade, Thirroul) is also open on New Year’s Eve for bites and drinks while you watch the new year and waves roll in. A new dinner menu starts this month.

Beaches Hotel (272 Lawrence Hargrave Drive, Thirroul) Beaches sees in 2018 with a Best Of British tribute show featuring music from classic bands such as The Kinks, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Cream, T.Rex, Joe Cocker and many more. Tickets are $25.

Tradies (30 Boomerang Street, Helensburgh) will celebrate the new year with music from Marty Simpson (pictured right).

And don’t forget to check out the flash mob performance on New Year’s Day at 2pm at Austinmer Beach!

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Local author Dianne Ellis started out self-publishing her children’s picture books, inspired by a gutsy little Jack Russell.

Now Melbourne’s Brolga Publishing has picked up on her work and will publish Dianne’s new book, Mr Crocodile’s Cooking Class, in December. This is her story.

My name is Dianne Ellis and I’m a local author, with three picture books self-published: Rusty Rumble and his Smelly Socks, Rusty Rumble’s Day at the Beach and Rusty Rumble goes Camping.

The main character of my books is a gutsy little Jack Russell and a local identity. Rusty is well known in the doggy circles of our community and beyond. Boasting 18 well-lived years, Rusty has slowed down but he still looks forward to his morning walks. When we rescued him 14 years ago, we saved his life but he has so enriched ours.

Rusty’s lovable personality, along with his endearing trait of hiding our socks and undies in his bed, urged me to write my first picture book, Rusty Rumble and his Smelly Socks, thus he’s been immortalised in print.

All my life, I’ve enjoyed writing. I can recall how proud I was to win my first poetry competition at the age of nine. As life progressed, it became hectic with children and full-time work but I always managed to write a story or poem to mark special occasions. Funnily, I attended a work-related speech course that included a component of Creative Writing and I passed that subject with flying colours. Subsequently, I gained my Diploma in Professional Children’s Writing, attended several writing courses and joined critiquing groups.

Since my publishing debut in 2012, I have enjoyed reading and speaking to children at

schools, preschools, libraries and special events such as the CBCA South Coast Children’s Literary Luncheons and Kids Day Out as well as the Viva La Gong Children’s Festival. Promoting literacy in children is important and it’s so rewarding when children show me their own stories.

I believe it is important to grow and challenge yourself as a writer and to learn from those around you. Constructive criticism is a key element and now that I have more time, my writing has improved. I value being part of a supportive writing group where we critique, learn, laugh, support and even cry together. I couldn’t imagine not having these special and talented people in my life.

Last year, my dream came true when I signed a contract with a publisher for one of my picture books, Mr Crocodile’s Cooking Class. This book is about Mr Crocodile loving good food, so much so that he decides to join a cooking class. But he finds out that cooking isn’t as easy as eating. Aimed at children up to seven years, my book will be launched on Saturday, December 16 at the 1st Austinmer Scout Hall, 20 Moore St, from 2-3pm.

You’re all invited and I’ll be delighted to sign each sold book. Alternatively, contact me on sanders7@ aapt.net.au if you wish to order any of my books.

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He is one of the go-to guys in the Illawarra for anyone who wants an awesome locally-made surfboard and master board shaper Dylan Perese’s brand is going from strength to strength. 2515 reports.

Anyone who has spent any time on a beach in the Illawarra will have seen a surfboard bearing the distinctive DP Surfboards logo (“dp”). The boards are everywhere and that’s because DP is a hugely popular surf brand with a legion of fans. Dylan Perese is the driving force behind that board label.

When we meet Dylan in his retail store, The DP Boardroom in Thirroul, for this issue’s cover shoot, he looks pretty chilled out. Looking relaxed is an impressive achievement for someone who is juggling his seemingly never-ending responsibilities as owner/manager/head shaper of one of the most successful surfboard companies in NSW, if not Australia.

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suburbs – he attended Scarborough Public School, then Bulli High School – and now resides in Austinmer in “a little old miner’s cottage, a five-minute walk straight down to Sharkey’s Beach”.

He and fiancée Bekky bought the house in 2016.

He has also spent “a significant amount of time” on the South Coast in Ulladulla, where the DP Surfboards factory has been for eight years.

Dylan kindly answered 2515’s questions.

How old were you when you started surfing?

I was about 11 or 12 years old when I started surfing so around 22 years ago! Wow, time flies.

I was living just up the road from Scarborough Beach at that time and all the older local boys and my mates’ older brothers were all into surfing so it was definitely the cool thing to do!

I guess living on the coast so close to the beach it was inevitable that I’d give surfing a go and it certainly didn’t take long for me to catch the bug and become obsessed with all things surfing and it’s been at front and centre of my life ever since.

At what age did you start shaping/making boards?

Do you still have the first one?

I was about 12 years old when I first stripped the fibreglass back off some old boards; whatever I could get my hands on I would pretty much rip the glass off and shape some sort of wild bumpy little creation vaguely resembling a surfboard (haha).

From around 14, I started doing custom-made boards to order out of mum and dad’s back shed in Scarborough, then later Coledale, and things snowballed from there. Two more years passed and, with the support of mum and dad, I opened my first dp boardroom Thirroul, next door to the old Jim’s Fish (now South Sailor), which we had for about three to four years.

I don’t have the first board I ever shaped but I do have a handful of very early ones – I think #16, #34 and few more at least 20 years old. I have heard that a guy who grew up in Scarborough may still have the very first so, if you’re reading this, let me know!

Give our readers a basic description of the process of shaping and making a board.

When I first started in this industry the process would start with rough moulded surfboard blank which you then “hand-shape” using an electric planer, sander and a whole host of other hand tools and abrasives etc. The hand-shaping process was and still is good but it’s hard to meet demand and fine-tune with the same consistency and accuracy that the modern 3D shaping programmes and latest machine technology can achieve.

I handshaped for a little over half of my career before moving some of my work across to computer-aided design facilities and gradually as the technology improved so did the consistency of quality that boards were coming out and naturally

I moved more and more towards machine-cut boards. For anyone out there thinking machine shaped, ‘Agh, they’re pop outs’ or ‘They are all the same’, just know that the computer is only as good as the designer/shaper – it’s just another tool that we use to get our product to the highest standard of quality possible.

Once you have a shaped blank, whether it’s machine-cut or handshaped, it then goes to the glassing stage, the fin boxes are routed and installed, then fibreglass cloth is laid up and laminated onto the foam with either polyester or epoxy resins. This process is done on the bottom first then repeated on the deck. It then gets what we call a filler coat, which is a layer of resin that is then sanded back flat and smooth.

That’s a very simple explanation of the process without getting into resin tints and artwork etc.

What’s the most difficult thing about board-making?

Most rewarding?

Producing boards is a very hands-on and very demanding skill-wise, so it is hard to find really good passionate and reliable staff to keep the level high. We are lucky enough to have a great team of guys in our Ulladulla factory and in the new glass hut factory in Wollongong where we do a lot of our manufacturing now. There are many challenges associated with making surfboards, from building a sustainable business or income out of what really

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started as a young grom with a passion and grew into the business, to now making sure each and every board is made to a certain level of quality and everything in between.

There’s definitely a level of job satisfaction when you see a grom’s face light up when he picks up his first freshly painted custom-made board or when a team rider has a great competition result or even just working on certain shapes and designs and getting the call from a team rider or regular customer saying, ‘It’s the best board I’ve had in years’ or things like that, make it all worthwhile.

Tell us about a few DP team riders.

We have a whole host of young up and coming team riders along the east coast, boys and girls, and well-established competitors and big wave/slab chargers.

Nic Squiers, owner of Illawarra Surf Academy, is one of our most established and distinguished competitive surfers, having competed on the World Qualifying Series for years and he also won $50,000 in the Jim Beam The Break competition [in 2011], using the money to travel the world and compete.

He had success and moved up through the rankings but decided to start his business and compete part-time.

Leroy Bellet is an interesting team rider of ours who uses our tow boards to tow behind another surfer into death-defying shallow slabbing waves and film it all! His shots have graced the cover of many magazines and is making surf photography history at the tender age of 17 years old.

There are so many other great surfers that we work with but there’s just too many to list.

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What are a few of the most important changes to surfboard design, tech and/or materials in the past 10 years or so?

Overall, how we make boards hasn’t changed a great deal in that time, although the eps/epoxy construction has become a lot more popular. There seems to be a lot of different brands with different versions on epoxy construction, which has become a necessary part of any board label’s catalogue.

I guess also the general shape of boards in the last 10 years have trended toward shorter, wider and more volume-rich shapes to better handle a lot of average east coast conditions and suit people’s body shapes and ability a bit better.

Over the past five years the volume measurement of a surfboard has become a very useful and popular tool in helping to narrow down what suits the surfer, once they have their preferred volume it’s easier to work out what will suit the surfer in terms of length and width etc, where before there was a little more guess-work involved.

What’s the future hold for DP Surfboards?

We will continue to strive to make the highest quality product achievable. We have an exciting opportunity coming up to work with University of Wollongong, with some of the country’s best scientists and facilities, to test and develop new materials and construction that will be backed with scientific research and testing. This is something we are very much looking forward to.

Apart from all of that, I will continue to enjoy and follow my passion of crafting surfboards for surfers until I’m too old to do so! n Visit the DP Boardroom (Shop 8, Anita’s Theatre) or www.dpsurfboards.com.au. 2515

THE HOME FRONT WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE HOUSING MARKET IN 2018 It is no secret that the Sydney property market has seen strong growth during recent times, increasing by 13.8% during the last financial year alone. This has impacted our local property prices directly with similar levels of growth seen throughout the Northern Illawarra. But with the first downturn for the Sydney market in 17 months occurring during September 2017, there are signs that the days of annual double figure growth may be coming to an end.

The slowing growth of the property market is being attributed to several factors, namely a considerable increase in developments being approved, predictions of an interest rate rise in the next 6 months, unfavourable changes for overseas investors, as well as Australia’s main bank watchdog APRA tightening the standards on investment and interest-only loans.

For those hoping to find a ‘bargain’ in coming months, don’t hold your breath, as a Housing Boom

and Bust Report by SQM Research has forecast Sydney’s median home prices will actually still increase next year by 4-8%. This is a return to what is considered normal market conditions.

In summary, while property values may no longer be increasing exponentially and those who are selling may experience a slightly longer time on the market before finding their buyer, properties in the Northern Illawarra are still highly sought after and there are plenty of people still willing to pay a good price for a home in this area.

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Christmas trees for life Narelle Happ, owner of local business A Garden for Life, presents native alternatives to the traditional pine tree.

Here are some of my suggestions for native alternatives to use as your Christmas tree that can be planted out or kept in a pot until next year.

When growing the following trees in pots, remember to use the best quality ‘native’ potting mix available. Use a glazed pot or a terracotta pot that has been sealed for best moisture retention.

Mulch the top of the pot to avoid moisture evaporation. Use a dish under the pot while it resides inside and to allow you to water it through the Christmas season. Once Christmas is over,

Adenanthos sericeus Woolly Bush H: 2-3 m W: 1.5m Soft foliage with a very bushy habit and small red flowers over spring and summer.

place in the shade for several weeks until you can gradually move it to a sunnier position or plant in the garden.

If keeping in a pot until next year, re-pot in the following spring into a larger sized pot and maintain as above. Feed your pot plants every six months with a slow-release native fertiliser or mulch with your compost or some organic cow manure. Maintain water to ensure the plant doesn’t become stressed.

Enjoy your native gardening Christmas. 2515

Ceratopetalum gummiferum ‘Alberys Red’ - NSW Christmas Bush H: 3-5 m. W: 2m White flowers occur in spring followed by showy red bracts in summer. Great as a cut flower.

Araucaria heterophylla Norfolk Island Pine Large tree to 10 metres.

Great foliage for hanging your Christmas ornaments from.

CREAM OF THE CROP: Coledale Public School is training the green thumbs of the future. In 2017’s Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program, children learnt many skills, including propagation, composting, mulching, garden design, harvesting, pest and disease control, weeding and safe tool handling. They also studied recycling and sustainability and built worm farms. A big event at the start of the year was a bumper crop of pumpkins, which was a surprise as no pumpkins were planted! “They must have self seeded from compost over the Christmas holidays. They just took over the whole garden!” wrote program manager Joanne Chilton. 2515

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Meet your local dragon – the Eastern Water Dragon (Itellegama lesueurii) .

Photo: Kylie Madden

Year of the Water Dragon Residents say it’s like being in the Galapagos, with Eastern Water Dragons fighting on our beaches. Office of Environment and Heritage Senior Threatened Species Officer Kylie Madden has the low-down on their behaviour.

Meet your local dragon – the Eastern Water Dragon (Itellegama lesueurii) – a handsome, fierce-looking beast that looks more at home in an Attenborough documentary than on your back verandah.

Like a cross between a miniature dinosaur and a character from How to Train Your Dragon, these magnificent lizards look vaguely prehistoric for a good reason – they are. Fossils of a related, super-sized water dragon have been found in Queensland that date over 20 million years old, and in south-east Asia at 54 million years old. They are a survivor from the age of the lizards, and it seems this year, at least, they’re doing rather well.

Reports abound from the Northern Illawarra as the weather warms up of water dragons sitting in the middle of roads, on fences, frightening cats and dogs and even fighting on the beaches.

These are all signs of a population that is booming. They are moving out of the confines of the escarpment and occupying any territory they can get. The big males – spotted by their red chest and dark black markings – become very aggressive and will physically battle intruders who challenge them for their territory. They’ve put time and effort into selecting a prime location that will have: a) a nice sunny spot to bask in; b) shelter to sleep and run away from predators; and c) water. They’re

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not called water dragons for no reason. And this factor explains why they are so common in the Northern Illawarra. We live in an area with a million escarpment creeks, most very small, tumbling down the escarpment to the sea. Each one is excellent habitat for a water dragon.

A lot of creeks means a lot of water dragons. This year, however, they seem to be especially many around. The reasons for this can only be guessed, but judging by the sizes, there seems to have been a successful breeding year about two to three years ago. Those baby dragons are now all grown up and coming out of the shadows, where they have been hiding from cats and birds, and onto your lawn.

Water dragons, like many Australian reptiles and birds, are extremely long lived. There are reports of them surviving in captivity for 47 years! That crusty ,old dragon in the prime position down on the creek might be older than you are.

With the Australian climate being so unpredictable, they do not breed successfully every year. They need to live a long time to take advantage of those rare years where everything goes perfectly and their whole clutch of eggs not only hatches but survives to adulthood.

Appreciate their abundance this year because in coming seasons there may not be so many – until the next ‘year of the water dragon’. 2515

Ask Bohmer

In my experience, the older the tree the more vulnerable it is to infection, although I have seen Before heading off to the Arboriculture younger trees affected after periods of drought and/or water logging.

Australia Climbing Comp (thanks to Currently there is no cure – removal is your Husqvarna), Bohmer took time out only option. to answer a common question about As a replacement, however, it’s worth noting that conifers. there are several species of conifer that are known to be less susceptible to this pest.

What’s making my hedge go brown? I have been Have a chat with staff at Helensburgh’s Sunrise trimming my conifer hedge for the last 12 years and Nursery to see what they stock or can source. it’s been just fine, however a few weeks ago I cut my – Clive Woodnutt/Bohmer is the director and head arborist at hedge in the usual way and now parts of it are Bohmer’s Tree Care, call 0432 789 530. 2515 dying off. What’s going on?

Sadly, you are not alone – in the last year alone, I’ve encountered this issue many times at local gardens.

In 90 per cent of cases, the cause of decline is caused by ‘Cypress Canker’, which is a pathogen​ that infects a plant via spores, transported by water droplets, insects or wind.

The spores land on the host plant, germinate and enter the tree through natural cracks in the bark or wounds caused by animals or pruning cuts.

It then girdles the trunk or branch, interfering with the tree’s vascular system, and eventually kills the tree.

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Meet the Chamber’s exec

Each month, 2515 introduces a volunteer serving on Northern Illawarra Chamber of Commerce’s committee. This month, meet NICC executive officer Warwick Erwin.

Please tell us about yourself and your career path.

Stanwell Tops Technical Services is my company.

I’m married to a fantastic, supportive wife and I’m a father to four grown-up daughters (two married).

I’m also the convener of Neighbourhood Forum 1.

I’ve been called a community activist and I love living in the 2508 area; it’s the best place to live, and to raise a family. I’m Christmas lights crazy and a proud supporter of our local community.

My background, career wise, has been via industrial control system, as a project manager, network manager and involved in communityengagement training.

I love seeing this country by train and I’m writing this while on a heritage train trip to the wheat lines in south-west NSW. What do you enjoy about being part of NICC? Networking with other local businesses, learning about businesses in the 2508 and 2515 areas and meeting the people behind those businesses. Some

people have local businesses and put back into the local community and beyond: Shaz at Need a Feed is a good example.

NICC helped to put defibrillators in Helensburgh and Thirroul libraries, and holds its Buy Local promotions.

How has your business benefited from being part of NICC? Finding out about local businesses and being able to use NICC membership resources; there is help when you need it via any Chamber members or by a member referring you to someone. There are also plenty of networking opportunities. n NICC will celebrate another successful year with its annual Christmas party at Symbio Wildlife Park on Friday, December 8. Bring the kids for a behind-the-scenes tour of the family-owned, award-winning zoo! This is a membersonly event. Visit nicc.net.au. 2515

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What makes a winning cider

Glenbernie Orchard’s Jo Fahey has the inside story on the judging process at the Australian Cider Awards.

What makes a world’s best cider?

How are ciders judged in competitions and what makes a cider outstanding?

Mostly the cider market in Australia is dominated by sweet ciders. The more interesting dryer styles and those made from cider-specific apples are hard to find.

These products are mostly only found at the cellar door and have to be sought out.

Recently I had the chance to examine more than 250 incredible products emerging from cideries across Australia while assistant judging at the Australian Cider Awards. Judging took only two days but my taste buds took a week to recover!

In large competitions ciders are split into categories that may include new world, old world, experimental, fortified and spirits. These categories are further divided into sweet, medium, dry and method traditional.

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A panel of judges will independently taste and give each cider a mark for aroma, flavour, appearance, mouthfeel and overall impression.

Judges taste blind – this means the room is set by a group of stewards who ensure each cider is poured into a randomly assigned and numbered glass.

The judges only enter the room after set up so they do not know which cider is in each glass.

Water, cheese and biscuits are provided for judges to cleanse the palate in between tastes if needed.

After individually assigning a score for all ciders in a category the judges retire to a deliberation room where each judge gives their score and each cider is individually discussed and an overall score given. If there is disagreement on a cider’s score it will be recalled, re-tasted by all judges and reconsidered until agreement is reached on a final score. It is a very thorough process.

The most popular category in Australia currently is New World, Contemporary Medium Cider with 70 competitors in 2017. You have to feel sorry for a judge who is having to stay focussed enough to judge 70 ciders!

“New World” ciders are also made in England, Sweden, the United States, Canada and Germany.

New World cider is made primarily from culinary/ table apples. These ciders are generally lower in tannin and higher in acidity. They can be dry, medium, sweet or method traditional. Our Darkes Howler Cider is in this category.

An ideal medium cider serves well as a “session” drink, and suitably accompanies a wide variety of food. Judges are looking for balance in the flavour with no off-putting or weird tastes. It can be really difficult to separate great ciders that have no faults.

An exceptional cider is one that invites you to want to have more and more and more of it. 2515

Real food with Steph Stephanie Meades shares a recipe for a wholefood sweet treat.

This fudge is divine, the perfect decoration for your Christmas table. You can also wrap it up in gorgeous parcels to give to friends and family. It is filled with the goodness of brazil nuts, goji berries, medjool dates and raw cacao powder and sweetened perfectly with a little fresh banana.

It takes five minutes to whip up, about an hour to set, then it’s ready. Opt for shelled whole pistachio nuts rather than hazelnuts to give a nice red and green Christmassy feel. It looks great when you slice through the fudge with the bursts of colour.

REAL FOOD ROCKY ROAD FUDGE INGREDIENTS: • 1 heaped cup of organic brazil nuts • ½ cup roasted hazelnuts or shelled pistachios • 1 heaped cup of plump medjool dates, pitted • 1 large ripe banana • 3 tbsps of raw cacao powder • 1 tbsp melted coconut oil • ½ cup goji berries DIRECTIONS:

Place all ingredients (except goji berries and hazelnuts) into your blender in the order listed above and blend until well combined. Take care not to overmix as the mixture will become oily.

Transfer mixture to a bowl and fold in goji berries and roasted hazelnuts. Pour into a prepared 20x20cm square cake tin (lined with baking paper) and smooth over the top with the back of a metal spoon. Place in the freezer for 1-2 hours to set before slicing and devouring.

This slice will last in the freezer for a few weeks. n More recipes at www.lifewellnessco.com. 2515

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Nannas in Adani fight

The Nannas and some fellow protesters during the November 3 Adani mine protest. Photo: I KNAG

miners Australia wide. It will also impact on shipping businesses at Port Kembla.”

Determined about #StopAdani and the end of fossil fuels, the young people of the Illawarra Australian Youth Climate Coalition Wollongong spoke passionately about threats to a climate they The Illawarra Knitting Nannas Against Greed (I KNAG) will inherit. continue to fight for the causes they believe in.

The Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery delivered a This time it’s the proposed Adani coal mine in central strong message to the gathered crowd about the climate threat the Carmichael coal mine posed. He Queensland. I KNAG’s Annie Marlow reports. also accepted a letter from the gathering of more than 60 people.

“Would Council see its potential to act to stop the I KNAG believes local councils can play a vital Adani Carmichael mine?” That was the question role in our transition to sustainable energy. Council on the minds of concerned citizens representing 10 groups gathered outside Wollongong Town Hall has shown leadership in reviewing and reducing its carbon emissions. Reviewing businesses during the on Friday, November 3. Welcome guests from tender process for ties to the Carmichael coal mine Melbourne Galilee Blockade joined Illawarra groups to start a national push for local councils to will add to its program to mitigate climate change.

Wollongong Council has a great opportunity to eliminate from their contracts, companies that join Lismore in leading the way for other councils. support the Queensland Adani mine.

All parties eagerly await Council’s response.

Cherry Hardaker, of I KNAG, one of the protest’s The Knitting Nannas continue to expand the organising groups, said: “The increased coal network of community groups concerned about production by the Adani Carmichael mine at a Adani Carmichael. If you would like your group to time of record low prices for coal, will adversely affect the profitability of our local coal mines in the join us, please contact Cherry (via email on cherry7777@internode.on.net) or Annie Illawarra. If the Adani mine goes ahead, it will (emailanniemarlow@gmail.com). 2515 impact on local coal-mining jobs and on jobs of MAKING LANDFALL: beautiful things from the Illawarra, an exhibition by the Illawarra Association for the Visual Arts (IAVA), is now on at Waverley Library Galleries. The group has paintings, prints, sculptures and curious assemblages of recycled objects on show. On Saturday 9 December, IAVA artists will discuss their works and the experience of creating art. Join them and stay on for drinks with the artists. Waverley Library Galleries are at 2-48 Denison St, Bondi Junction. Exhibition entry is free. Until 22 January. Visit www.iavacontempart.org.

IAVA artists pictured are: back row, from left: T.S. Zaracostas; Alena Kennedy; Libby Bloxham; Arja Valimaki; Jennifer Jackson.

At front, from left: Moira Kirkwood, Judy Bourke. 2515

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Let go of festive food fears

By Jacqueline Tyler, a dietitian and nutritionist at Physical Edge Healthcare.

December is a month filled with social events and festive foods.

For many people it can be a time of struggling with food fears and the worry of overindulgence. Putting the following tips into practice may help you let go of food anxieties.

Listen to your body Our bodies have their own unique ways of telling us when we need to eat and when we have had enough to eat. Unfortunately, due to our busy and distracting lifestyles, many of us have gotten out of touch with these hunger and fullness signals.

Become aware of the signs your body sends you when it is hungry, comfortable or uncomfortably full and practise eating until you reach the ‘comfortable but not full’ stage.

Learning how to tune in to these physical cues and trusting your body can help reduce the fear of overeating.

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Give yourself permission Many people worry that if they allow themselves to have certain party foods, they won’t be able to stop at just one. It is often this restrictive mindset itself that leads to bingeing on these foods.

Giving yourself unconditional permission to eat and enjoy the foods you love at Christmas time will help to break the perceived ‘power’ that the food has over you.

Practise mindful eating After you’ve given yourself permission to enjoy your favourite holiday fare, give yourself the best chance of enjoying it. Take a pause from the conversation, carols and decorations and bring your full attention to the look, smell, flavour and feel of the food. Savour the taste, taking time to appreciate the effort that may have gone into the food preparation. Allow yourself to be fully present in the moment and enjoy every bite.

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many different scripts, I was very familiar with how the structure should be, how much audience participation is necessary and the kind of jokes, making the panto fairly easy and fun to write.

SAGE McATEER The writer/director of Stanwell Park Arts Theatre’s Christmas pantomime is a local 16-year-old. SPAT’s Cameron Campbell interviews a young star on the rise.

Who are you and how long have you been with Stanwell Park Arts Theatre (SPAT)?

My name is Sage McAteer, I am 16 years old and I am a Stanwell Park resident. I play hockey, act, surf and play an array of instruments. This year I have written and directed the 2017 43rd annual Christmas pantomime, Miss Lily’s Holiday Home and the Stealing of Christmas. I joined SPAT in 2010 when I was eight years old and have taken part every year in the annual pantomimes.

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What made you become a member?

I remember when I was a little kid watching the pantomimes and I couldn’t wait until I was old enough to take part. I began where most people begin, in the chorus. Throughout the years, I found myself playing many different roles such as the villain’s sidekick, one of the two idiots and the principal boy. Soon enough, I wanted to engage myself from a different perspective, so I do decided to write and direct a show of my own.

How long have you been writing?

I wrote my first script in 2013 when I was 12, which was performed by our year 6 class at Stanwell Park Public School. After then, I focused mainly on acting and only wrote short scripts for school things. I started writing the script for the pantomime in January 2017. Once the final draft was completed, a group of us got together to workshop it. I guess because I have done the pantomime for so many years and worked with so

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What is this year’s panto about?

Miss Lily’s Holiday Home and the Stealing of Christmas is about three guests who decide to go to Miss Lily’s Holiday Home during the Christmas holidays. Working at the holiday house is Arden and Arlo, the two idiots, Chef and his two assistants, who cook the worst food in the whole southern hemisphere, and, of course, Miss Lily the dame. Meanwhile, living in the Stanwell Park Mushroom Tunnel are the villains, Scarlett and her cockies. Scarlett has recently had some exciting news from her Tinder profile that Santa is within a three-kilometre radius. With singing, dancing and mayhem the show is definitely a must-see.

Who would you encourage to come along and watch? Why? Miss Lily’s Holiday Home and the Stealing of Christmas is suitable for all ages. There is plenty of singing, dancing, jokes that the children will find hilarious and jokes for adults that will fly right over the children’s heads. There is a huge range of characters, from squawking cockies to abominable chefs. The cast’s ages range from six to 71 and for those who aren’t aware, a pantomime involves audience participation. So come along to boo the villains and cheer for the heroes.

You’ve been picking up work as a movie and TV extra?

I got an agent around four months ago and I have gotten heaps of work for the amount of time I’ve been in the industry. Being on TV has been something that I’ve always wanted to do so I’m glad that I finally got an agent and got into it. I’ve been on Home and Away various times and just finished an up-and-coming movie.

What would you like to do when you leave Bulli High School?

I’m planning to study acting at Uni after I get my HSC and then move into the real world. I’m still in the process of deciding whether to go into theatre or film but now that I’ve experienced both, I’m pretty sure I’m going to go with film and TV. n Miss Lily’s Holiday Home and the Stealing of Christmas will be performed at Stanwell Park’s CWA Hall at 7.30pm on Saturday, December 9, 2pm on Sunday, December 10, 7.30pm on Friday, December 15 and Saturday, December 16. The last show is a matinee on Sunday, December 17 at 2pm.

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Co-operation makes it happen Residents have rallied to save Thirroul’s Flame Tree Co-op, Erin O’Dwyer reports.

Thirroul’s Flame Tree Community Food Co-op will move to a larger shop on the other side of Lawrence Hargrave Drive in January, after a crowdfunding campaign raised more than $80,000 in 22 days.

The final campaign week lead to record sales, many sold-out items in the shop, and support from business and community members.

• A total of $80,922 was raised from 416 supporters, exceeding the $78,000 target.

• Half of all donations came from non-members.

• As a percentage of cash value, 40% came from non-members.

• 79 memberships were issued.

“We started off moderately strong, then crawled along very low except for one day where we got a spike, then climbed steadily over the final week

until it peaked very high on the second last day,” said co-director Paul Spencer.

“A turning point was when we started to get through to people that staying put was not an option and making the move was necessary.

That changed it from a nice idea to a real ‘save-the-Co-op’ moment.”

The Co-op was founded in late October 2007 and began trading in February 2010. It has more than 500 active members and stocks local and organic produce. The Co-op’s volunteer directors launched the Pozible campaign after unfavourable lease conditions forced them to look for new digs.

Planning is now underway for the move and bespoke fit-out, with the new shop set to open in the old Aminya Spa site in mid-January.

Co-director Helen Piper said: “We want to thank everybody who pledged money and gave so generously of their time and skills. We’re just a little community organisation run mostly by volunteers and, with everyone’s help, we made it.” 2515

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Nutrition coach Hollie Kempton has a new summer recipe book out in December. Photo: Lara McCabe

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Lara McCabe meets local recipe book author, blogger and healthy living advocate Hollie Kempton.

Please tell us a bit about yourself.

I am a health and nutrition coach, recipe book author, fitness instructor and self-taught cook.

I absolutely love working with people to educate them on achieving their best health.

My aim is to empower people to build positive relationships with health promoting plant foods.

I not only delight in nourishing my body with great food to feel good but also to fuel my athletic pursuits. I am a powerlifter, training under the guidance of a fantastic local coach at National Strength and Performance Centre in Woonona. I wholeheartedly believe wholefoods are the best way to fuel optimum performance and recovery.

I cook and prepare plant foods at home and am a wholefood plant-based vegan. But I am not worried about labels. I think food should be fun and taste delicious. Keep it simple. Eat whole fresh foods most of the time and think about food as an expression of love towards your body.

I’m not into “diets” and counting calories. Think about foods as nourishment for a strong healthy body that will take you on a lifetime of adventures.

The by-product of foods that make you feel this way is maintaining a healthy weight.

What inspired you to become vegan / make the change?

I came across a documentary called Forks Over Knives – if you haven’t seen it you really should.

(Don’t worry, it’s not one where you see animals getting slaughtered all over the place.) After watching it and having many “a-ha!” moments, I learnt many things about nutrition from peerreviewed sources that totally changed my mind

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about animal products. I dived into the lifestyle head first and have never looked back. I feel like my choices now align better with my values and my health has never been better.

What makes you happy?

I am happiest when talking about the healing power of good foods, cooking up a storm in the kitchen and creating new recipes, helping people make sustainable changes in their lives to improve their health or getting on the platform to compete with my friends in powerlifting competitions.

What is the one fruit/vegetable you couldn’t live without?

Bananas. They are a great source of energy for training and can be eaten in so many different ways, a frozen ripe banana is all you need to make delicious banana ice cream.

What is your most indulgent treat?

My Vegan Minty Chocolate. You can find the recipe on my website.

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Lifeology With Terri Ayliffe.

Let’s talk about anxiety.

Feeling anxious in a stressful situation is common. The feeling of anxiety usual passes when the stressor is removed. However, for some of us, anxious feelings are present in our everyday life, devoid of stressful situations.

It has been suggested that anxiety is supported by future-focused thinking. We may fear what has not yet happened and we rate the possible outcomes of a future situation as highly negative.

Embedded in anxiety are errors in our thinking.

We exaggerate the possibility of a negative outcome, then we tell ourselves how catastrophic it would be, and convince ourselves we could not live with the consequences, which causes us to worry more, increasing our anxiety. Our thinking creates an anxiety loop, which maintains and increases our fear.

To break this cycle, we must challenge our thoughts by employing evidence-based thinking.

Let’s use an example, I have an exam next week, I am sure I will fail and if I do all my study will have been for nothing. I won’t get the career I want and I will end up in a job I hate and I will have a miserable life.

If I challenge these thoughts I will come to a different conclusion which alleviates rather than exaggerates my anxiety. I feel anxious about the exam next week, I fear I will fail, although the evidence doesn’t support this, after all, I have done quite well in my other exams and have actually received very good marks. I don’t think this exam will be any different, so I will be ok, I will pass and I will get the career I want.

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Wild angles Thirroul photographer Ray Collins will launch his new book, Water & Light, on Friday, December 15 at Anita’s Theatre. Here Ray tells 2515 about his extraordinary transformation from coal miner to award-winning ocean photographer and what went into the making of his stunning new collection of ocean imagery.

Please introduce yourself.

I am an ocean photographer from Thirroul. I went to Bulli High School and I worked as a coal-miner in the Illawarra coalfields for a dozen years. That ended over two years ago when photography commanded too much of my time and I could no longer juggle between working underground and shooting, travelling and running a business.

So I removed the safety net and here I am.

It’s been just 10 years since you bought your first camera, now you’re winning awards all over. Please fill us in on some of the decade’s highlights and how your life has changed.

The last 10 years have been so life-changing that it’s hard to actually remember the day to day stuff from a decade ago. I originally set off with the goal of having one published photo within a 12-month time frame. That was realised within six weeks, and I’d had my first cover shot by the fourth month.

From there I focussed on winning awards, I used to find personal reward and worth in getting cover shots of magazines or winning awards, but now I realise it’s not a healthy way to view success.

I’ve worked with National Geographic, have had works in the Smithsonian Museum, California Academy of Sciences. Won the Australian Surf Photo of the Year twice and heaps of other stuff that I can’t think of off the top of my head.

It all means nothing though. It’s just the opinions of others. I shoot to push myself creatively, I want

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to capture things that have never been seen before, and more importantly, I want to use my voice to bring attention to causes like the protection of our oceans – to be a better person than I was yesterday.

In the last decade too, I’ve stopped drinking alcohol and transitioned to a plant-based diet.

They’ve both been huge steps in my personal well-being which then feeds into more productivity, which feeds into more well-being and the cycle continues.

You are launching a new book, Water & Light, on December 15 at Anita’s Theatre – where did you go and what did you do to capture the images for this book?

To make this book I hung harnessed out of a door-less helicopter in Hawaii, swam amongst the below-freezing North Atlantic seas of Iceland, sailed through the remote and uninhabited island chains of the Indonesian archipelago, documented a once-in-a-decade Tahitian mega swell, and drove for days on end to the desolate reefs and bomboras of Australia’s raw southern and eastern coastlines.

I also got some of the best stuff swimming out the front of my house at McCauley’s Beach too!

What camera did you use?

Mainly D5, D4 and D810 from Nikon Australia.

For every water shot, of which there are lots, I used Aquatech Water housings which are a Thirroulborn and -bred company; they’re the best in the

world and fortunately for me they’re up the road.

I’m so lucky!

Where was the book’s cover image taken?

The cover image was taken somewhere in the Great Australian Bight, hours away from anywhere or anything.

I chose it because it is just so different to any image I had taken, or seen for that matter. It takes a while to process what is even happening. The darkness and moodiness really stood out to me.

Who is the publisher and how did you fund the 'making of' the book?

I’m self-publishing again, I learned a lot from my first book, Found At Sea, it’s good having complete creative control over the project.

Aquatech are the main sponsor for the book, so they helped financially with the cost of production.

Name three favourite beaches on the South Coast.

It would be easier to lump them into groups.

1. Stanwell Park to Bellambi. This is my favourite area in the world and the place I connect to the most – it’s ‘home’.

2. Kiama area; the geography changes a lot from the coal coast, only 40 minutes away, the waves change too.

3. Ulladulla/Bawley and beyond; so untouched and pristine.

When’s the book launch and who’s invited?

The launch is on Friday 15th of December at Anita’s Theatre; it’s free and there will be nibblies and drinks on the night. We will also be screening Patagonia’s new film Fishpeople (6.30pm and 8pm) which is about six different people’s relationship with the ocean. I’m one of the people in it and any ocean-loving person will enjoy it. Tickets are $10 for that and can be purchased at Anita’s or at TicketMaster.

Proceeds will go to the Surfrider Foundation – why this organisation?

All profits from the night will go towards the South Coast chapter of The Surfrider Foundation. I chose this because I can see the immediate effect on the local environment, I’m just trying to do my part as a concerned citizen. Susie [Crick, new Surfrider Foundation Australia chair, see page 38] is such a passionate advocate for the environment and I’ll always support her in any way I can.

Where can readers buy a copy of your book?

Online at RayCollinsPhoto.com or EarthWalker, Nest, Byrne and a few other places locally.

And what are your plans for next year?

To be present and thankful and create more. n Visit www.raycollinsphoto.com. 2515

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be creative

Daisy Huckel’s life has been full of colour. After a career as a tailoress and a TAFE teacher she continues to find fulfilment and joy in painting, weaving and felt-work. Janice Creenaune reports.

At 85, Daisy radiates a passion for her many works.

“It was something I was born with and I believe I can help other people. That’s the way it is,” Daisy says. “All my art works are like moveable pieces and they all have a commonality in their colours. I am a colourist really. That is how I look at myself.”

Daisy’s work extends through her studio. Her spinning wheel, weaving loom and felting table dominate, but the creative energy resonates in all areas. “I like the freedom of painting and felting, but weaving gives me no flexibility at all to make a mistake,” Daisy says.

“I have to really concentrate on weaving, it is precise and unforgiving. It really made me grow up when I started weaving. I cannot afford to take my mind off it. I cannot cover mistakes. The other disciplines let me flourish in creativity. I love weaving but I really need to concentrate when setting up but once the process begins I do feel I become one with the loom. We work together through the pattern.”

Daisy finds both energy and peace in the ocean.

“I love what I do and I find peace in painting but when I’m lost or worried the sea calms me. I watch it, feel it and often paint it, or show it within my other disciplines.’

Daisy works with a multitude of mediums. She paints in mixed media, oil or watercolours, weaves in cotton and wool and felts in wool and silk.

“The real constant for me is in the colours I use, the whole palette comes to life. I also like to focus on our indigenous community and feel the warmth and their inter-connectedness with the land.’

Daisy has won many awards for her artworks. In 2015, she won the prestigious Grand Champion of

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Arts and Crafts at the Royal Easter Show in painting, weaving and felting.

“I have been committed to the Royal for 25 years, so I was deeply honoured.”

Daisy has also been short-listed for the drawing prize at the NSW Art Gallery and won many prizes at our local Bulli Show.

“I must commit to the local events as well,” Daisy says, “it’s where I live. My late husband offered me immense support so I also offered my works to the Grenfell Henry Lawson Competitions over the years. It is the area where he came from. I won many prizes there over the years.”

Daisy has no problem selling her works.

“It all goes to charity, particularly to the Parkinson’s Foundation and cochlear implant research with Dr Graeme Clark. I am happy to raise money for these causes, so my works all have a greater importance. I believe in what I am doing and if I can help somebody else it helps me to grow.”

Inspiration has come from all around, including the sea, the environment, her teachers, in particular, Les Burcher, then head of TAFE at West Wollongong College. “He recognised my potential and offered me opportunities to move forward and expand directions into other areas of art.”

But Daisy’s husband was her biggest inspiration.

“I also love to spend time with my grandchildren.

But I know I can only set an example for them.

They are the next generation and they too are an inspiration.” n Janice Creenaune is a voluntary worker, a ‘local hero’ for the Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Foundation, helping to raise awareness of the disease. 2515

Local IGA’s online store a hit!

In response to customer demand, IGA Thirroul launched its online store in November and feedback has been “very good”, says owner David Hoade.

(from left) IGA Thirroul store manager Kate Burnell, owner David Hoade and produce buyer/manager Eli Meers.

Lock up!

In the wake of recent thefts from unlocked houses and cars, police officers are urging residents to be vigilant.

Sergeant Heath Rhind, of NSW Police, said: “Lock your premises, lock your vehicles and be vigilant.

If someone looks suspicious, give us a buzz and we’ll come and have a chat with NSW Police Sergeant them. It might be as Heath Rhind simple as that, or it might be that they are up to no good and that then allows us to hopefully catch the people who are committing break-and-enters or who are there for other unlawful reasons.”

Sgt Rhind says that criminals tend to target communities where residents may be a bit relaxed about the security of their house and car.

“What I really want to drive home – especially coming into December and Christmas when there are sometimes a lot more presents and money and valuables in the house – is just go the extra step to make sure that the place is locked up.” 2515

“We have already had several repeat customers telling us they love the website and how much easier it is to use than what they have been used to.

“The fact that we use no plastic checkout bags and hand stack items in returnable boxes has also been well received.”

David says IGA Thirroul’s online store is “the region’s first full service independently owned and run online shopping platform.

“Picked and delivered right out of our store in Thirroul.”

He says: “The new online shop is just another extension of our ever-increasing team’s hard work and will add another dimension to what we do.”

Visit www.igathirroul.com.au. 2515

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Meet new head of Surfrider The new chair of Surfrider Foundation Australia is a Coledale resident. 2515 meets Susie Crick.

At first, it’s like an unexpected meeting of a mutual appreciation society. “I love your work”, “No, I love your work!” And then suddenly it’s a partnership to save the planet and 2515 signs up as the Surfrider Foundation’s first media partner.

This means you’ll be reading a lot more about Susie Crick and the South Coast branch of this global not-for-profit. Founded in the US, the Surfrider Foundation is a ‘sea-roots’ organisation dedicated to protecting our waves and beaches through Conservation, Activism, Research and Education (C.A.R.E.).

From January 2018, each month 2515 will publish a report on Surfrider’s activities and how you can help make a difference in a practical way.

For example, Susie is eager to promote her new ‘Ocean Friendly’ campaign to Australian restaurants and cafes. And the very first to sign up is Earth Walker & Co (in a happy coincidence, also the venue for 2515’s meeting with Susie).

Powered by an infectious enthusiasm, Susie plans to increase local membership, clean up the coast and help make the ‘Plastic Free Wollongong’ dream a reality.

Please tell us about yourself.

I’m a mum of three, an ex professional figure (ice) skater where I learnt how to fall and get back up (gracefully), have been working as a (part-time)

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international flight attendant and run Planet Preschool. I like to keep busy and have lots of projects going. Campaigning for the environment is my thing.

I’ve been volunteering with the Surfrider Foundation Australia for the past five years, after meeting the previous chairman at a ‘paddle out’ on Sydney Harbour. The action was organised by the Boomerang Alliance to alert the State Government that the people of NSW wanted a Container Deposit Scheme. It is great to see that five years later it is finally coming to fruition. I’m proud to play a part of the various actions that bring about the change in governmental policy – but there are so many more goals to kick!

Congratulations on your new role. What are some of your goals for the Surfrider Foundation?

Recently I was appointed the Chair of the Surfrider Foundation Australia. The role is voluntary and I love the challenges that it brings. My main goal is to grow the membership and to get our community involved in our initiatives.

I also believe that ‘we all live downstream’ so want to engage with other environmental organisations, both in Australia and overseas, to find out how we can collectively tackle the issue of marine plastic debris. It is so rewarding to play a part in meaningful projects.

Give us a short history of Surfrider in Australia.

Surfrider Foundation Australia’s story began in July 1991 on the Gold Coast, mainly as a result of the sewage outfalls affecting Australian beaches.

The surfers organised the ‘poo’ marches to let the government know that the beach goers and ocean lovers didn’t want to swim and surf amongst raw sewage. Active campaigning continued to build around the country against ocean outfalls, oil pollution and other direct threats to marine and coastal environments.

Over the years, our campaigns have shifted to reflect the problems that affect us today. Our issues now are far more complex and often unseen. There are untold plastics and micro plastics finding their way to the ocean. Our emphasis now is on the education of the public and alerting them to the dangers of single-use plastics such as straws, plastic bottles, polystyrene, microbeads, and even microscopic fragments of polyester/fleece clothing when we wash our laundry. When these escape into our waterways, they wreak havoc upon the marine ecosystem.

Even cigarette butts, which are made of 15,000 tiny strands of cellulose acetate, break apart and fall to the sea bed where they are eaten by the very marine creatures that end up on our plates.

People forget that the ocean gives us life and provides the earth with oxygen; two out of every three breaths that you take are made by marine plants and phytoplankton; we can’t treat our oceans like a garbage tip.

thing as ‘away’. When we throw something away it must go somewhere.”

Endangered Waves is our campaign where we protect the marine environment from over development. We have several campaigns at present; one on the Gold Coast and the other at Bells Beach in Victoria.

What does your new “Ocean Friendly” campaign involve?

The Ocean Friendly campaign is all about encouraging business owners to reduce their plastic footprint and become “ocean friendly” by giving their customers options other than single-use plastic. We are rolling out the campaign as a part of “Plastic Free Wollongong” at the Surfrider Illawarra Clean Beach Festival.

The program rewards businesses that agree to meet an ocean-friendly standard. One of the main goals of the program is to eliminate or significantly reduce plastic waste, including plastic water bottles, straws, disposable coffee cups and lids, plastic takeaway food and beverage containers, single-use cutlery/foodware, expanded polystyrene EPS foam, (a type of plastic typically used for inexpensive, disposable products such as cups, plates, ‘clamshells’) and plastic bags. These are some of the most common items that we find at beach cleans. As there are additional types of pollution and other issues impacting the ocean that cafes and restaurants can help address to be truly “ocean friendly”, optional criteria is included to highlight eateries that are also working to conserve water and energy and offer more sustainable food.

Several businesses throughout our 2515 community have approached us through our instagram @surfrider_southcoast stating that they would like to be involved in the “Ocean Friendly” program. Eventually we hope that all cafes in our region will be “Ocean Friendly”. I have seen the program become really successful in Oahu, where the Surfrider Foundation has over 150 cafes and restaurants signed up and customers reward them by giving them patronage for doing the right thing by the environment.

Rise Above Plastics and Endangered Waves are two nationwide projects – please tell us more.

Our Rise Above Plastics campaign is all about changing people’s behaviours to steer them away from single-use plastics.

In the past we were told to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle , but we have to be better than that and simply Refuse all single-use plastics. Plastic lasts forever and never goes away – there is no away.

Plastics break up into tiny pieces that become impossible to capture. We urge people to Rethink their options and Upcycle as much as possible. The easiest way is to simply Refuse.

How can readers help?

Start small and make one small change each day The best way that your readers can help is by – everyone can do it. We owe it to our children and becoming a member and getting involved. the future, but most importantly, we owe it to ourselves NOW. What an awful mess we are leaving Everyone is welcome to join us and behind to future generations. How wasteful are we? you don’t have to be a surfer. You Plastic was a marvellous invention and still is a really can make a difference and valuable resource that we are simply throwing everyone can take small actions away. In the words of Annie Leonard [executive to help keep our oceans cleaner director of Greenpeace USA, critic of consumerism and plastic free. Join us at: www. and creator of The Story of Stuff]: “There is no such surfrider.org.au 2515

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Looking out over Lake Illawarra and (inset) ASR members Lisa Hood and Betty Spilsted catch a badly injured pelican.

Photos: Lara McCabe, supplied

Save our seabirds Lara McCabe interviews Bonnie Cassen, South Coast Branch Coordinator, Australian Seabird Rescue.

Humankind’s rubbish harms countless seabirds around the world every year. Fish hooks may lodge in birds’ wings or, worse, in their throats. Dead seabirds are often found tangled in lengths of discarded fishing line.

On the day I attended Australian Seabird Rescue’s pelican and seabird rescue course at Port Kembla Sailing Club, we found an injured pelican at the water’s edge with a fishing hook lodged in its body and, five minutes after removing that, we saw seagulls entangled in fishing line. It was then that I understood this is a real local problem.

I asked Bonnie Cassen, South Coast Branch Coordinator, Australian Seabird Rescue about the group’s program.

How many people are involved in the South Coast branch of Australian Seabird Rescue?

We have about 70 members, around half of these are active rescuers and spread over the entire South Coast, from the edge of Sutherland to the Narooma area.

at sea or on the shoreline where many species feed.

Plastic is also a huge risk to turtles and penguins.

What type of issues and injuries do you see with seabirds?

Birds are dying with stomachs and organs filled with plastic. Plastic stops the seabirds from being able to dive for fish, makes them think they are full whereas they are starving, and the toxins in plastic disrupt hormones and leave the birds sterile so they cannot breed.

Plastic entanglement restricts movement and can sever limbs and wings. So now it is not only fishing hook and fishing line injuries but plasticrelated issues as well.

Seabirds also get hit by boats, attacked by dogs and cats, and we also come across a small amount of deliberate cruelty which, of course, is a punishable offence under the Wildlife Act.

How can people help?

Members of the public are really important, as people are out and about everywhere every day, and can report any suspected injuries they notice to our telephone hotline: 0431 282 238.

Are you seeing fewer or more cases of seabirds needing Anyone can join our South Coast branch by rescue, treatment and care? completing a membership form and paying the Both, really. On the positive, we have been membership fee. Then it’s up to you how much you educating people who fish for many years and so there are a lot of people around boat ramps who are become involved. Some members monitor ocean areas near where they live, participate in rescues, doing the right thing. However, tourism is rehabilitation and ‘man’ our phone hotline. constantly increasing in the area and many people n For more info, call Bonnie on 0403 433 515, visit are not aware of how to prevent injuries. www.seabirdrescue.org or Australian Seabird Also, plastic is now a huge problem with most Rescue South Coast Branch. 2515 seabirds (over 90%) having ingested plastic either

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SEA LIGHT EXHIBITION SEA LIGHT - Arts and Crafts inspired by the Illawarra Belinda Baccarini and Friends will be at Clifton School of Arts (338 Lawrence Hargrave Drive) on Saturday and Sunday, December 9 and 10, 10am-4pm. On exhibition and for sale will be framed photos, bookmarks, cards, ceramics, metal art and craft. Belinda loves the colours of the escarpment and the changing moods of the waves and sea. “The sun and light hits the sea water and creates ‘sealight’ a moment of magic that is mesmerising to photograph,” she says. Her style is ‘impressionistic’, using camera movement to capture an instant of light, form, shape and emotion – an image without hard edges. www.belbaccaphotography.com 2515 Belinda Baccarini won the photography award at the 2017 Thirroul Seaside and Arts Festival.

WHAT’S ON AT THIRROUL LIBRARY

MUSIC IN THE LIBRARY Sat, Dec 2, 11am-noon.

With musicians from the Wollongong Conservatorium of Music. No bookings required.

AUTHOR TALK Mon, Dec 4, 5pm: Thirroul resident Ann Young will speak about her work, Upland Swamps in the Sydney Region. Bookings essential.

KIDZ CONNECT Wednesdays Dec 6 and 13, from 3.30pm. Drop in and create stuff, play games, meet new friends. For years K-6.

TWEENS Thu, Dec 14 from 3.30pm. Get together to share books, movies, magazines, audio books and apps, craft and food. For ages 8-13.

SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES The library will hold holiday activities in January. Find out more via Council’s website, book via Eventbrite. 2515

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FINDING DORY MOONLIGHT MOVIE

The free outdoor movie night at Thirroul Beach Reserve has been rescheduled for Saturday, December 2. Food stalls from 6pm, Finding Dory screens at 8pm. Let’s hope the rain holds off this time!

uNCOILEd reviewed

Lara McCabe attended Austinmer Dance Theatre’s show at Coniston’s Phoenix Theatre in October, describing it as “contemporary and intimate”.

Presented in three parts, the first piece – Ritual Ignorance, choreographed by Jack Tuckerman – was powerful and captivating, with fluid movement and a haunting score. The second performance, Within, was company member Kate Arber’s first choreographed piece for uNCOILEd. Kate’s work was wonderful and presented variety, humour and tenderness. The final performance, Tether, choreographed by former Australian Ballet and Queensland Ballet artist Tim Farrar, was a polished piece of the highest standard. Simple costumes and

Meet Texta, a 10-month-old stumpy-tailed cattle pup. All he wants for Christmas is a home of his own and a family to play with!

Happy Texta loves to run and play, loves the water and is learning to chase balls and bring them back. He’s had basic training, is very smart and learns fast.

Want to adopt or foster? Email Julie-ann on ccarpetrehoming@tpg.com.au or Helensburgh’s Country Companion Animal Rescue. 2515

Dancer Kate Arber in Tether, choreographed by Tim Farrar.

Photo: Simone Coleman (Children of The Revolution)

a black stage devoid of distractions ensured the dancers’ movements remained in focus. Lighting highlighted every muscle, showing the strength of these young performers. 2515

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Dr Rip’s Science of the Surf Dr Rob Brander has five summer surf safety tips. You simply must read this.

against headlands and along the beach, and can suddenly appear out of nowhere when large waves break. Along our coast they occur about every 150m along the beach and there are about 17,000 Summer is here so it’s time for rips on Australian beaches at any given time. Do my obligatory ‘surf safety tips’ you know how to spot rips? If not, look at my Rip and while many experienced of the Month feature at www.scienceofthesurf.com. beachgoers may be thinking ‘yep, already know this There are seven years of rip pictures! Also keep an stuff!’, it’s always risky to be over-confident and eye out for a documentary called Rip Current complacent and a myth to think only international Heroes that will premiere on the National visitors get into trouble. Most drownings on Geographic Channel this December 20 at 9pm. It’s Australian beaches are Australians who live near an amazingly powerful and educational doco and the coast. Here are my top 5 things to think about: I’m in it! The picture above is a screen grab.

1. Always swim between the red and yellow flags.

4. Don’t just run in to save someone.

We hear this so much it’s almost boring, but it’s so Tragically, many people drown trying to save important, particularly if you have kids, are not a others. If you do see someone in trouble, even if it’s confident ocean swimmer, and don’t understand a family member, it’s important to not rush in, but much about waves and rip currents. Drownings take 10 seconds thinking about what you should rarely, if ever, occur between the red and yellow do. Get someone to go get a lifeguard or call for flags. Lifeguards and lifesavers do an amazing job help. Look for something on the beach that will of keeping you safe. If they can’t see you, they can’t float that wthe person you are trying to save (and save you. yourself) can hold onto.

2. Spend 5 minutes looking at conditions before going in. 5. Keep your eyes open.

If there are no red and yellow flags on the beach (or Never turn your back on breaking waves when you even if there are), you absolutely have to spend a are coming out of the ocean, especially dumping few minutes thinking about whether the conditions waves. Look for jellyfish washed up on the beach. look safe or not to enter the water. Are the waves If they’re on the beach, they are probably in the too big? Is the water moving along the beach? Are water! Just being an extra bit observant can end up there rips? Is there a nasty shore dump? Are there saving you a lot of pain. flags further down the beach? You don’t cross the If you want more information you can always road without looking both ways and you should read Dr Rip’s Essential Beach Book (UNSW Press) never go for a swim without spending some time while relaxing on the beach (this is my annual thinking about whether it’s safe or not. Those few shameless Christmas gift plug!). Visit www. minutes may save your life. scienceofthesurf.com.

3. Know your rip currents. All surf beaches have rips.

Have a question for Dr Rip about the Science of the Surf?

These strong, narrow seaward flowing currents Email rbrander@unsw.edu.au. 2515 often occupy semi-permanent deeper channels

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Stevo Rainford on his way to a first place at the Tradies Surf Masters in Cronulla. Photo: Surfing NSW

SUP surfers in top form Locals have nabbed impressive results at two recent stand-up paddling (SUP) events: the 2017 National SUP Titles and the Tradies Surf Masters. Mick Slattery of Surefire Boards reports.

Surefire Boards team rider Blair Moore, of Woonona, and I competed in this year’s National SUP Titles, held on the Gold Coast from November 14 to 18. Competitors at this event had earned their title spots by making it through state selections.

Blair competed in the open men’s SUP surfing and the over-40s SUP surfing and managed a solid quarter-final result in both divisions.

I got knocked out in the over-40s semis, after leading for the first half of the heat, and holding onto second place to within a few minutes of the hooter, narrowly missing a place in the finals by a fraction of a point. I managed a sixth place.

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