Historical information

Part of a wooden oar that was broken during an international dory race at Huntington Beach California USA in 1971. A dory is a small flat-bottomed wooden boat with high sides that was used during ocean rescues. Dory racing pits two-person crews against each other to test their strength, endurance, and lifesaving skills.

Significance

This oar is significant for its connection with the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club

Physical description

Part of a wooden oar from the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club

Inscriptions & markings

Presented to Torquay SLSC by John Russell & Peter Milburn. This oar was broken by the above members in the international Dory race at Huntington Beach California USA 1971