World Record Attempt - Paddle Out - Next Saturday

This is shaping up to be an epic community event—easy to join, fun to be part of, and nothing but good vibes all around!

If you haven’t signed up yet, now’s the time! Grab a spot in Group 5 or Group 8—seems like that’s where the Garie crew is gathering.

And to make it even sweeter, here are a couple of discount codes to get you over the line: BOARDRIDERS or GROMS2230.

You can sign up here - https://the-worlds-biggest-paddleout.raiselysite.com/

Regards

Danga

T-Shirt's Ordered

The 2025 Club T's have been ordered and will be available by the end of January 2025.

2025 - Garie Road to Open Mid 2025 - We are told!

This is a short update, the word is that Garie Road will reopen mid 2025.

In an effort to get ready to resume Garie Boardriders events in mid 2025, membership for 2025 is now open.

We are getting Club T-Shirts done and social events are on the agenda with a new younger Committee in place with fresh ideas for the Boardriders.

Despite numerous statements by politicians that it would open for summer this year is might end up being summer next year, we just don't know.

Fees have been reduced for 2025 given the uncertain about how many events we will be able to hold.

Another wave pool events is planned as well, the first was a success.

If your a past or life member wishing to keep up to date with surfing and social events these pages are a must:

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/groups/garieboardriders/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/garie_boardriders/

Garie Road Update - Closed Until Spring

The most current news we have from NPWS is that the Road will be closed until at-least Spring 2022 with the aim of being opened for warmer period, we suspect because they get so much income from park entries they actually need this road opened rather than any other urgency.

RMS will be using the overflow parking on the hair pin bend so we have been advised that the NPWS will not open that carpark either. NPWS are taking offence to those walking in but as the coast track is open in parts controlling access to this public beach remains hard.

Good luck all hope you can find a wave otherwise.

Garie Road - UPDATE

Hi Current and Past Members,

Here is the lastest update about Garie Road that came through today from NPWS:

Good morning everyone,
By now you may have heard that Garie Road has been impacted by the recent rainfall events.

Garie Road

Yesterday at approximately 12.00pm Transport for NSW advised that the road surface had dropped about 5 cm overnight and that as a result the road would be completely closed to all vehicles.
Garie road is a Transport for NSW asset
We have been advised that Transport will be conducting geotechnical testing sometime within the next to weeks which will provide a clearer understanding of the situation
The Garie precinct, buildings etc will remain closed to everyone throughout this period

Garie Headland

Garie Headland path remains closed
Several new rock and landslips were identified in the recent drone survey
We are also waiting on the latest geotechnical advice related to Garie Headland and this path of travel will remain closed until this report is received and necessary works can be implemented
Works on Garie headland may be delayed due to access issues associated with Garie Road

Garawarra farm road

Garawarra farm road remains open to key holders to access the car park and burgh ridge track
Works on the road have been delayed due to the weather
The road is will be opened to the public from this weekend and closed again when works are underway

Access

We ask that visits to Little Garie cabins be restricted to essential trips during this period and are accessed via The Burgh Ridge track
No alternative access is being considered at this stage however the situation will be reassessed when further information is available from Transport

Regards

Brendon Neilly
Area Manager, Royal Area
Park Operations
NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service

TWO-UP and New Life Member @ Engadine Tavern - Noon Anzac Day

Hi all current and past members,

Garie Boardriders Inc. is hosting Two-Up at Engadine Tavern, on 25 April 2022, from 12 noon to 4pm.

We are also inducting a new life member. He joined in the early 1980s and has made a long-standing contribution to the running of Garie Boardriders over decades as he was an easy choice for Life Membership.

Most of our life members have advised they are showing up to welcome our new life member and all past and present members are welcome to join in this reunion whether or not you are into Two-Up.

Over 750 members have passed through the club since 1978 and all are welcome to join us on the 25th of April at Engadine Tavern.

Garie Beach Road - Closed

RMS have advised that the road is closed. Get your walking shoes on for surfing in the Royal.

Competition tomorrow 20 March 2022

Hi all,

Pass the word the competition is on tomorrow.

Report 6:30am, comp will start early.

2022 Begins - first competition is 5-6 February 2022

We welcome you back for 2022 (our 44th season).

The first competition is 5-6 February 2022.

Report time for the committee is 6am. Draw at 6:30am, First heat before 7am.

Please join ASAP on https://surfingaustralia.com/clubs - search for “Garie".

This includes Life Members wishing to surf, you must still join as a "Life Member" through https://surfingaustralia.com/clubs - search for “Garie". Shaggy, Hans will help you complete the process for a six (6) pack!

NO BEACH ENTRY AT ALL - YOU MUST JOIN THROUGH SURFING AUSTRALIA

The calendar for 2022 is:

5-6 February 2022 Competition 1
26-27 February 2022 Competition 2
19-20 March 2022 Competition 3 - Twilight Comp
9-10 April 2022 Competition 4 - Clean Up Australia Day
13-15 May 2022 - Bendalong Weekend - NOT TO BE MISSED PRESENT AND PAST MEMBERS WELCOME
4-5 June 2022 - Competition 5
2-3 July 2022 - Competition 6
6-7 August 2022 - Competition 7
10-21 September 2022 - Competition 8
8-9 October 2022 - Competition 9
5-6 November 2022 - Competition 10
26 No ember 2022 - Presentation

Regards

Brett Daintry & Anthony Farquhar
Co-Secretary
Garie Boardriders Inc.9878710

Email: garie.registrar@gmail.com

Join the Club

Check out our club’s pages, events & membership stuff:

• https://www.garieboardriders.com

• https://surfingaustralia.com/clubs - search for “Garie"

• https://www.facebook.com/garie.boardriders

• https://www.instagram.com/garie_boardriders/

• https://groups.google.com/u/1/g/garie-boardriders

Competition 6 - CANCELLED

Due to our most disliked Virus is 100 years we are again prevented from holding Point scores.

The committee is going to meet on Zoom this week and plan the rest of the 2021 season.

Automatic Email updates are now switched off on our website.

Current and past members who have signed up on Surfing Australia's portal will receive email updates.

Competition – 6 TBC – COVID AFFECTED

Competition 7 – 7-8 August 2021

Competition 8 – 4-5 September 2021

Spring School Holidays – Monday 20 September to Friday 1 October

Labour Day – 4 October 2021

Competition 9 – 9-10 October 2021

Bendalong Weekend - 15-17 October 2021 (This surf permitting will now include a Double Pointscore Event) to make up for lost events because of COVID. More news on this to follow but we may even go down on the 14th and setup.

Competition 10 – 6-7 November 2021

Two-Head Competition and Presentation Night - 20 November 2021.

Annual General Meeting - 25 November 2021

Join online for 2021: https://surfingaustralia.com/clubs/ - search for “Garie” and click “Join Club” & pay online.

Electronic Funds Transfer details:

To: : Garie Boardriders Inc.

BSB : 06 2164

Account : 1023 9690

Description : SURNAME First Name or Initial or “FAMILY”

Fees

Juniors (under 18 at 1 January 2021) $20 / person

Adults $70 / person