Surf Carnival Draws Competitors to Clifton Beach

Clifton Beach Surf Life Saving Club hosted the Statewide Surf Sports Carnival in mid-February, welcoming hundreds of competitors from across Tasmania for a weekend of competition in ideal weather conditions.

More than 300 junior entrants and over 160 senior competitors took part in the carnival, with events including swimming, paddleboarding and beach running.

Clarence City Council officers were also on site during the event to hear community feedback as part of consultation on the Clifton Beach Master Plan.

Deputy Mayor Allison Ritchie congratulated the club’s committee, members and volunteers for hosting the successful event and for their ongoing work supporting surf lifesaving in the community.

Club president Matthew Clingeleffer also provided councillors with an update on plans for expanded club facilities.

The club continued its strong season soon after, taking out the Championship Total Points Score Shield at the 2026 Junior State Championships held in Burnie.

Surf lifesaving volunteers were also recognised nationally with the launch of the first Red and Yellow Day on 4 March, celebrating the people who dedicate their time to keeping Australia’s beaches safe.