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Can not deal with how fun this was. Find you tribe and book in a dance class. You will not regret it. Ever.

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Tagines, beaches, bike rides, surfing, freezing cold ocean, sunsets into the water and daily puppy play 😍
📍Taghazout , Morocco Oct 2025

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🔔 MILESTONE ALERT @code5_fitness 🔔

JESS ‘LAYTS’ LAYTON 150 GAMES 🐺

Laytos joined the Wolfpack in 2017 and it hasn’t been silent since! One of Layts’ biggest strengths is her loud voice and her ability to constantly communicate, both on and off the field. Whether you’re on Weldon, Frank Grey or at home in bed, it’s safe to say you can hear Layts yelligating on the field

In her 150 games, Layts has played almost every position on the field (yes, she even had a season in the ruck!). She is renowned for her fitness, strength and ability to outcompete anyone in a one-on-one (or three-on-one) contest. She is a calming and consistent presence who brings out the best in everyone she plays with.

Layts is an incredible cross code athlete, already an Australian Surfboat Rowing Champion in 2026. Here’s hoping she can add another piece of silverware to her repertoire come September!

150 games is a huge achievement, Layts. We’re very lucky to have you in the Wolfpack! 🐺❤️

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Surf Boats - A sport that can be so very cruel, yet brings me so much joy. However, here is the post we have all been waiting for .. It only took 20 years, but FINALLY we saved our best race for last, we didn’t have the ‘right’ alley but we made it work 🏆🥇🔴
On Sunday March 29th the Collaroy Giants rowed every little ripple possible at Tugan Beach and became the National Champions of Australia 🏆🥇🔴 We already got the AUS green Blazer, now competed the set with the Collaroy Black Blazer - Makes this the most successful season we could have ever asked for - Throw in being the SNB Rays team too 🙌🏽
Thanks to so many people through the years that rode these waves with me/us & put up with my persistence to keep going and questioned why I do this sport but stuck by me 😜
@collaroyboaties
@chocolateboxtraining
OG Giants + Giggle’s
@lukeslobin @tommy.sloot
@motus.hp

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Forever Australia’s #529.
It’s always been a goal & a dream to represent Australia in surf boats - The Collaroy Giants did just that!
We claimed our green blazer in all possible surf conditions back in Dec 2025, and then went on to win the Trans Tasman in Feb 2026 with some of the best there is out on the water.
It was absolute pleasure to share this experience with the Currumbin Barbarians and development crews South Curly Burley & Palm Beach Pinas, but most of all the open women Collaroy Giants.
Some very fond memories we will never forget & I have never laughed so much in 4 days 💛💚🦘🇦🇺
🟢🟡Cap #529

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Australian Open Female Champion.

For so many years, we were so close. If you had told little Ren that after having two incredible children—after navigating all the challenges that come with motherhood—she would return to the sport she loves, the sport that shaped who she is today, and win a national championship… I never would have believed you.

Coming back to rowing has been life-changing. When I was asked to return five years ago, it felt like a huge leap. Could I juggle it with the kids? The family? The mum guilt? Could my body handle it? Did I still have what it takes? Do I even have abs?

But when you surround yourself with a truly supportive network, incredible things happen. This gold medal isn’t just mine—it belongs to everyone who helped keep this mumma going, and who somehow managed to juggle all the kids’ schedules along the way.

My husband… you are unbelievable. The countless weekends away, patrols, early mornings, late nights—and yes, even my mood swings—you took it all in your stride. I have this medal because you believed in me.

My Giants—this season had it all. Highs, lows, and every emotional rollercoaster in between… but we did it. I always knew we could. I will never stop admiring each of you for what we achieved. I love you all. What we have is special—unmatched. You go, I go.

Collaroy—you are home. You welcomed my family with open arms, and my kids feel so loved by you all. I couldn’t have asked for a better club to achieve something this special with.

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Your 2025/2026 Open Women’s Australian Gold Medalists, the Collaroy Giants. 🥇🥇

It has been 80 years since Collaroy’s last Open Boat Gold Medal, and what a deserving crew to crack this drought!

Our Giants, you are the role models of our boat section and have taught all of us how to remain dedicated, passionate and calm towards our sport. The crowd that watched you come home on the winning wave live or on livestream is a testament to your sportsmanship and leadership in the sport.

What a huge milestone to represent Australia and win the Australian champs in one season! HUGE ⭐️⭐️

Congratulations to the @collaroy_cobsaders on also making the Open Women’s final, you’re amazing!

Collaroy is so unbelievably proud of you ❤️❤️

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AUSSIES 2026 WRAP UP
what a season and an even greater Aussies campaign for our boat section!!

🥇GIANTS 🔴 open women, so proud of these inspiring, hardworking leaders. (Another post to come)
5️⃣ @collaroylongnecks 🍺 u23 men - what a season these boys have had!
5️⃣ @collaroy_cobsaders Open Women Crusaders 🗡️ first season together and making an Aussie final!

Congratulations to the @collaroycannons top 12, @collaroy_cobsaders top 16 and @collaroy_keh.bahbs , @collaroy_cutters and @collaroy_cowboys for a strong campaign 🙌🏽

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🔴 This one’s for the rowers.
Surf boat rowing is brutal. Nine to ten months of pre-dawn starts and late afternoon sessions, five to seven days a week in the gym, grinding through every weather condition the ocean wants to throw at you — all while holding down a job, a family, and some kind of life outside the water.
And after all that? You’re still at the mercy of the surf gods. A rogue wave doesn’t care how hard you trained. It’ll check a boat — or flip one — without a second thought.
Some athletes spend their entire rowing career chasing just one final. Some never stand on a podium.

This year, Collaroy sent three crews to Australian finals. 🔴⚫
Our Under 23 Men — the Longnecks — rowed their hearts out and claimed a proud 5th place.
Then came the premier event — the Open Women’s final.
And Collaroy? We didn’t have one crew in it. We had two. Let that sink in. Out of every surf life saving club in the country, Collaroy put not one but two crews on that start line. That alone is something to be enormously proud of. 🔴⚫🔴
The Collaroy Crusaders ran a brilliant campaign and finished a fighting 5th.
And then there were the Collaroy Giants.
Already named Australian representatives this year, they drew what many called the worst alley in the arena. Didn’t matter.
They put their heads down and won.
🏆 Australian Champions.
The first open women’s crew in our club’s history to win a national title.
The first open team — men or women — to win an Australian Championship since 1946.
Eighty years.
Congratulations, Collaroy Giants. And to every single rower who wore the red and black this year — we see you. The whole club is bursting with pride. 🔴⚫🔴
#CollaroyISLC #AussieChamps #SurfBoatRowing #CollaroyGiants #AustralianChampionships

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The last of the last. 26.3. What a way to go out 🖤❤️🤍 @chocolateboxtraining

#frothfit

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NSW STATE CHAMPS! What a great weekend of racing across all divisions. Not long now until the big dance 🕺🏽🕺🏽

🥉OW Giants 🔴
🥉U23 Cobras🐍
5️⃣ U23 Cannons💥
6️⃣U19 Cowboys 🤠
Semi finalists: Cutters, Longnecks, Crusaders
Rounds: KEHBABS

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