Our History

From strength to strength

Carlton Park Surf Life Saving Club was officially established in 1975 following the merger of Hobart Carlton and Park Beach Surf Life Saving Clubs. Both Hobart Carlton and Park Beach made significant and colourful contributions to surf life saving in Tasmania, and original members of both Clubs can still be found at Carlton Park today.

Research into the Club’s history was completed for Carlton Park’s 40th anniversary in 2015, and an outline of significant events is provided below. Further details will be added here over time.

Information and photographs relating to the Club’s history can be forwarded to Amanda Mackinnon on 0427 076 802 or amandalmackinnon@bigpond.com

CPSLSC Timeline

Opening of new beach access at river end of the clubhouse
Opening of new beach access at river end of the clubhouse
Opening of new storage facility – 21st March
Opening of new storage facility – 21st March
20 year anniversary of the Ocean Swim Series
40th Anniversary of Carlton Park SLSC
New IRB purchased with assistance from Westpac Grant
New IRB purchased with assistance from Westpac Grant

New gear trailer, nipper boards and boat oars purchased. Grants enabled purchase of new Commander ATV and a speaker system.

Demise of the ‘Mavis’ tent at the Junior State Titles in Burnie when wind blew it onto the railway line.
Carlton Park first in State Lifesaving Championships
Participation in the Bass Surf Life Saving development camp- VIC
Kitchen upgrade as part of the capital works program
Clubhouse broken into three times (2011/12)
PO Box 44
Dodges Ferry, 7173
carltonpark@slst.asn.au