Fingal Beach Surf Life Saving Club

About

The surf lifesaving club was established on August 23, 1964 when a group of people recognized the need for a patrolled beach following the increase in population at Fingal Bay and influx of tourists, created by the addition of a caravan park. After some discussion on which beach should be patrolled, Fingal or Zenith, the foundations for the club were established where you can find it today. The longest-serving member at Fingal Beach, whose signature you will find on the first committee meeting minutes from 1964, is Eddy Bergsma. A patrolling member for over 50 years who dug the foundations of the original clubhouse, he has seen a lot of changes with the club, Fingal Bay itself, and in surf lifesaving.