The Centurion takes to the surf at Cottesloe beach
Written by Julie Bishop Monday, 25 January 2010
Throughout history boats have been christened in the hope of ensuring good fortune for future voyages.
While in traditional christening services sacrifices were made to the gods and often centralised around the use of blood and wine, present services tend to involve a champagne bottle being broken across the bow.
In marking its centenary season, Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club recently unveiled its new boat The Centurion which I was honoured to christen at a dusk service on Cottesloe beach.The Centurion reflects a new partnership the Club has with Centurion Transport.
Established in the spring of 1909, Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club is Western Australia’s oldest surf life saving club and among the first established in Australia.
Cottesloe played a pivotal role in establishing the surf life saving movement in this state and has remained an iconic historic feature of Perth’s coastline.
I am proud to be a patron of Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club and wish it all the best in its centenary season.
Christening The Centurion at the dusk service in January
The Centurion and crew take to the surf for the first time at Cottesloe beach
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