"It was a great chance for the coaches, the athletes and their families to get together before the festive break. We've got a big junior carnival next weekend and many of our juniors will be competing in that, although there will still be a junior programme running at the club.
"Having Santa turn up on the IRB was a definite highlight for the kids, who were very impressed with his wave-riding skills."
Nippers runs every Sunday morning from November to March, with a break during the Christmas period. Mount lifeguards reported a busy day on the beach yesterday, with a one-metre swell running, although the only incidents were minor first-aid situations.
Regional surf lifeguards will be patrolling Bay of Plenty beaches from today, in conjunction with regular voluntary patrols, which will run for eight weeks over the holiday period.
