National Surf Lifesaving champs I

<p>A great event at the beach - the National Surf Lifesaving championships in Mount Maunganui. A selection of p<span>hotos by Jamie Troughton and Joel Ford of the men, competing on day one and day two. <a href=" http://www.bayofplentytimes.co.nz/photosales/" target="_blank">Click here for photo sales </a></span></p>

Mount Maunganui's Andrew Newton celebrates as he comes into the beach ahead of the field in the men's board race at surf lifesaving's national championships.

Image 1 of 12: Mount Maunganui's Andrew Newton celebrates as he comes into the beach ahead of the field in the men's board race at surf lifesaving's national championships.