About us - History

The Ithaca Caloundra City Lifesaving club started operations in March 1954 with a group of six men whose aim was to form a Royal Life Saving Club that catered for men. This was unusual at the time, as Surf Clubs catered for men, while Royal Life Clubs had women members.

By the late 1950s and early 1960s the Club had grown to a reasonable size. During this time, patrols commenced at Bulcock Beach, Caloundra.

Originally the Beach was patrolled by women only. Later on, men and women patrolled on alternate weekends and mixed patrols began in the 1970s.

Our archive collection photos show some of our early members competing in the Reel and Line and the March Past events in Life Saving competitions. Right from the beginning, the Club colours were blue and gold - the colours of the sand and the sky.

The original clubhouse was located on the site of the present building, next to the White Fleet shop which was a general store that hired out boats. Older members have many fond memories of the crowded accommodation and the fun times that they had!

In 2004, the Club celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a reunion of over one hundred and fifty past and present members. It was a great opportunity to swap memories and reminisce about the past as well as make plans for the future.

Our Secretary welcomes old photos or memorabilia that you may have tucked away. Click here to make contact.

LIFE MEMBERS                                   

1961    Mr George Marr
1979    Mr John McClelland AMSM, CRLSS
1982    Mr Ben Williams
1983    Miss Bronwyn McClelland
1984    Mr James McClelland DipRLSS, CRLSS
1985    Mr Robert Stinson CRLSS
1989    Mr Stephen Pearl
1990    Mr Stephen Skinner ARLSS
1991    Mrs Ann McClelland
1993    Mrs Yvette Skinner
1996    Mr Scott Conway ARLSS
1999    Mr Paul Barry
2000    Mr Jeffrey Phillips
2003    Mr Mathew Schneider
2004    Mrs Helen Morris ARLSS       

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