Calls are being made for a shake-up to the way a potentially lethal surfcraft is being used on some of the Sunshine Coast s most popular beaches. Noosa World Surfing Reserve will hold a roundtable meeting later this month with surfers and stakeholders to discuss changes to the way surf foils are used in the shire. It comes after hydrofoils were banned at the iconic Bondi Beach in Sydney in 2019 after they were labelled too dangerous to coexist with swimmers and beachgoers by Waverley City Council. Noosa reserve president Phil Jarratt said there had been too many close calls involving foil users and swimmers over the summer holidays.
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Subscriber only A sea of surfboards covered Coolum Beach on Saturday morning as the tight-knit community farewelled Luddy Reynolds. Coolum Boardriders Club members were joined by Mr Reynolds family and friends in an emotional mark of respect. An avid surfer, the 20 year old had been a member of the club from the moment he could stand up on a surfboard . Coolum Boardriders Club and the surfing community gather for a paddle out on Saturday morning. Picture: Coolum Boardriders Club What a beautiful paddle out for Luddy, a post on the club s Facebook page read. Coolum Beach is a special place when our surfing community comes together to show so much love for Luddy and the Reynolds family.
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