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Dicky Beach Surf Life Saving Club (formerly known as North Caloundra SLSC) was established in 1950 when the rigid rules concerning public bathing (men and women bathing together) were relaxed around the turn of the century (1900). Surfing quickly became popular and drowning began to occur. Prior to, and immediately after World War II, Dicky Beach was only patrolled during the Christmas/New Year and Easter holidays by patrolling members from Metropolitan Caloundra SLSC at Kings Beach. After the War, as the area around Moffat Beach and Dicky Beach became closely settled, the need for regular weekend patrols became obvious. There was a strong local support for the establishment of a surf club to patrol the area on a permanent basis. Funds were raised locally to build a clubhouse and with the assistance of the State Government subsidy the club became a reality. The original site on the point south of the Dicky Wreck (Neil Street) was selected as the new club had access to both Dicky Beach which was to be the club’s main patrolling area and Moffat Beach which was popular with board riders. Metropolitan Caloundra SLSC had experienced major problems with beach erosion in the area, so the site on the point was considered to be safe from similar problems. From the outset, Dicky Beach SLSC had some difficultly in mustering sufficient qualified members to mount effective patrols. Three Met-Caloundra members, Maurie Schafer, Cliff Croughan and Jim Roberts all agreed to transfer to the new club to help it in its initial stages. In October 1950 the club carried out its first patrols with a membership of ten. That number reached twenty by the end of the season 1950-51. Today, there are approximately 150 active patrolling members at Dicky Beach SLSC.
In 1950, the club commenced with two-story fibro
structure to now the excellent modern facilities we have today. Dicky
Beach SLSC has made gradual progress over the years. All this progress
has been accomplished by generous donations from our loyal supporters
and a lot of voluntary work by members of the club. The grand tradition
will continue well into the new millennium. |