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Lifesaving SA Champs took place at Kings beach in PE. NSRI Melkbosstrand volunteer Lifeguards Cara Wileman and Natasha Kriel competed in the Masters Competition (1st & 2ndApril) Natasha Kriel doing the Iron man event with the men! Congratulations to Cara Wileman and Natasha Kriel on an excellent display of skill and grit during the Masters Lifesaving Champs at Kings Beach today!Natasha scooped Gold in flags, surf ski and the beach sprint, as well as gold for iron man and gold for the board race. Cara brought the silver for the beach sprint and flags to NSRI Melkbosstrand trophy Cabinate! What a display for the first Lifesaving National Champs in which a Sea Rescue team took part!They will also compete in the Seniors from 5th – 7th April.
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