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Surf Boat Lifesavers ~ Cronulla ~ Australia

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Surf lifesaving originated in Australia in 1906 in response to drownings at local beaches in Sydney. Volunteer groups of men were trained in life saving methods and patrolled the beaches as lifesavers looking after public safety. Today there are various competition races between clubs.

 

Camera Model: Nikon D300 , Lens’s focal length: 70-200 mm , Photo Focal length: 200 mm, Aperture: f 4.5, 1/250s, ISO: 200

 

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Uploaded on October 18, 2009
Taken on October 17, 2009