Doug has been involved in the Surf Life Saving movement since 1972 as a competitor, coach and administrator and is still actively involved in competition. Doug began his career as a surfer and as a strong swimmer, board paddler and iron man, gradually progressed into other events including surf ski paddling and wave ski riding.

His love of the surf and the water led him to become involved in encouraging others, particularly youngsters to develop their skills and enthusiasm in the surfing environment. Putting many hours of voluntary labour into the organization, Doug is well known in national and international circles, most recently coaching the Surf Life Saving Sydney team to success in the NSW Interbranch Championships. Doug is now the Ski (Paddling) coach at Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club.

His vast experience in surfing activities has given him an understanding for what can often intimidate or hold people back who would love to improve their skills - be it fear of water movement or lack of technique, and therefore confidence.

Doug is passionate about helping others enjoy what has given him so much satisfaction and pleasure over the years.

Doug's Achievments

• 2010 - Australian Masters Ironman, Board Relay & Ski Relay Champion
• 2009 - World Masters Board Paddling, Board Relay & Taplin Relay Champion
• 2006 - Australian Masters Ski Champion
• 2005 - Australian Masters Board Rescue Champion
• 2004 - World Masters Ski and Board Champion
  World Masters Board paddling Champion
• 2002 - Australian Masters Board Relay Champion
• 2001 - Australian Masters Ski Champion
  Australian Masters Board Relay Champion
• 2000 - World Masters Iron Man Champion

• 2000 - Australian Masters Iron Man Champion
  Australian Masters Single and Double Ski Champion
• 1993, 1994 - NSW Open Wave Ski Champion
• 1991, 1992 - NSW Open Ski Champion
• 1978 - Australian Open Board Riding Champion
• 1974 - Australian Under 15 Board Riding Champion
• 1973 - Australian Under 18 Board Riding Champion