Richard Twight OAM – Collaroy SLSC
He was a tall man and a tower of strength to the Collaroy Surf Club. Dick Twight certainly achieved a lot in Surf Life Saving.
It was hardly surprising he joined Collaroy as his parents owned the Tea Rooms right on Collaroy Beach. Dick joined Collaroy SLSC as a 12-year-old in 1938 and remember, there were no Nippers in those days.
As a competitor, Dick won six Australian Gold medals, one in the Open Boat and five in March Past. He represented Australia in 1949 and Captained the National team to South Africa in 1954. He served as Club President for 11 years and held other positions as well. It was inevitable he would be awarded Life Membership of Collaroy and Sydney Northern Beaches Branch. Dick received one of his greatest honours in 1990 via an OAM for his services to Surf Life Saving. 12 years later, he became Club Patron of Collaroy.
Richard was awarded SNB Life Membership in 2004.
Richard passed away on October 9th, 2013. He was aged 87.
