Home and hosed: Portsea Kings members Andrew Nash, Peter Bolton, Drew McLennan and Nick Bowden with the manager of Headspace Australia Leisal Jackson. Picture: James Devereux

Kings rule the challenge THE Portsea Kings won the annual Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron 2020 team challenge last week. Members Andrew Nash, Peter Bolton, Drew McLennan and Nick Bowden came home in one hour, four minutes and 18 seconds. Challenge committee member Andrea Devereux said the event, in its fifth year, raises funds and awareness for vocation assistance and job opportunities for youth on the southern peninsula. She said all proceeds from the event will go to the new Headspace satellite at Rosebud. “Given the recent weather, it was a relief to have a glorious day for the event which saw 19 teams competing and then enjoying a delightful lunch afterwards on the deck at BYS,” Ms Devereux said. “An enthusiastic band of volunteers gave up their time to ensure the event ran smoothly and that everyone had fun.” Second place went to the Commodore’s team

of Eddie Lim, Charlie Schall, Richard Robertson and James Devereux (1.07.33). Third were Portsea Queens – Simon Traynor, Nick Callendar, Anthony Deague and Bev Thomas (1.14.12). Members of each four-person team completed an individual leg and then a fifth leg as part of a team. These included a 1.2km swim, 3km ski paddle, 2km stand-up paddleboard, 2.4km beach run and team swim over 500 metres. Other winners were fastest swim: Andrew Nash in 13 minutes 15 seconds; fastest paddle: Anthony Deague 14.23; fastest SUP: Richard Robertson 12.53; fastest run: James Devereux 8.26, and fastest team swim: Portsea Kings. Major sponsors were Searoad Ferries and Hocking Stuart Belle Property Blairgowrie. Other businesses donated prizes and items for the silent auction and allowed advertising boards to be placed in prominent locations.

COMPETITORS in the Blairgowrie Yacht Squadron 2020 team challenge take to the wave on the day. Picture: Shaun McKenna

Staying Connected Program SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE WHO ARE 65+

For older people living in the Mornington Peninsula community, our social support volunteer program Staying Connected matches and coordinates volunteers who provide you with one-to-one social support. Our volunteers may provide home visiting, social outings or social support activities, and of course, a little fun, laughter and companionship along the way!

For more information, please

Phone Us

1300 558 368

Email

contact@genu.org.au

Rosebud Year 7-9 Campus

Wednesday 11 March 2020 from 4-7pm

Padua College

Tyabb Year 7-9 Campus

Twilight

Wednesday 11 March 2020 from 4-7pm

Mornington Year 7-9 Campus

Open Days

Thursday 12 March 2020 from 4-7pm

Mornington Year 10-12 Campus Thursday 12 March 2020 from 4-7pm

You’re invited to come and discover more about our Catholic secondary coeducational offerings and explore our state-of-the-art Senior Learning Centre at Mornington.

Bookings via www.padua.vic.edu.au

Born at The Bays Hospital Trusted by generations for over 80 years

The Bays has one of the finest maternity units in the region. Each year we bring around 500 new babies into the world. It's a great start in life for the next generation. When you choose to have your baby with us you'll be taken care of by the finest professionals in the latest facilities. The first days of your baby's life are unforgettable. Spend them at The Bays.

Our Obstetricians Dr Dr Dr Dr Dr

Kelly Griffin - (03) 5970 5353 Andrew Griffiths - (03) 5976 5257 Keith How - (03) 5976 6630 Sarah Roberts - (03) 5970 5353 Amy Swanson - (03) 5970 5353

Book your maternity tour on 5976 5262 or online at thebays.com.au

The Bays Hospital

Vale Street, Mornington VIC 3931 Phone 03 5975 2009 www.thebays.com.au

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