Best of the Gold Coast 2020: The region’s best surf clubs as voted by you

A surf club famous for it’s friendly staff and sustainable practices has been crowned the best on the Gold Coast. Here’s the top 10 clubs in the region, as voted by you.

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A CLUB famous for no plastic, a stellar view and friendly staff has been crowned the best on the Gold Coast.

Palm Beach Surf Club is a secret beachside haven and it’s been “helping the community” since 1930.

The public gave thousands of reviews on social media and Bulletin subscribers voted it the winner from 12 finalists.

Palm Beach SLSC employees Emily Signorini, Samantha Jennings and Andrew Mihalka celebrate being voted the Coast's best surf club. Picture: Jason O'Brien.

Manager Daragh Murphy puts winning Best of the Gold Coast down to three things — the staff, sustainable efforts and the modern dining options.

“After winning in 2018, we were overwhelmed by the response from members and new visitors,” he said.

“We are also proud to be leading the way as the only ‘Ocean Friendly’ club on the Coast and are excited about our new food and drink menu.”

The Surfrider Foundation gave the club the title for their environmental education programs, their no single-use plastic or cling wrap policy and use of biodegradable napkins and coffee cups.

Palm Beach SLSC general manager Daragh Murphy and lifesaver Ben Cox celebrate being voted the Coast's best surf club. Picture: Jason O'Brien

Club member Samantha Jennings, 16, said she would love Gold Coasters to check out the club, which was now filled with whales.

“Thanks to artist Sam Gowing we now have whale sculptures hanging from the ceiling for the next five weeks,” Miss Jennings said.

“It’s amazing, just like our club.

“We are a family and support each other through thick and thin.”

Palm Beach beat strong competition from BMD Northcliffe, who came in a close second.

Northcliffe, a Surfers Paradise club, was awarded 2020 Clubs QLD Best Club in Queensland (intermediate) earlier this year.

Northcliffe BMD nipper. Picture: Nigel Hallett.

Nominations for the Best of the Gold Coast ‘ Beauty’ series open on Monday, November 23 at 6pm.

The categories include: eyebrow technician, make-up artist, massage therapist, eyelash technician and nail technician.

TOP 10 CLUBS ON THE GOLD COAST IN 2020

10. MIAMI BEACH SLSC

Action from Miami Beach Surf Life Saving Club. Picture: HARVPIX

9. BROADBEACH SLSC

Broadbeach SLSC.

8. TUGUN SLSC

Tugun Surf Club for Best of the Gold Coast.

7. COOLANGATTA SLSC

Coolangatta Surf Club general manager Steve Edgar and operations manager Stacey Hammond. Picture: Nigel Hallett.

6. CURRUMBIN BEACH VIKINGS SURF CLUB

The Currumbin Vikings Surf Life Saving Club next to Elephant Rock at Currumbin Beach.

5. TALLEBUDGERA SLSC

Tallebudgera SLSC operations manager Sharna De Groot with the new tank beer from Carlton. Picture: Glenn Hampson.

4. SOUTHPORT SLSC

Tiago Cornes and Dylan Cornes. Picture: Mike Batterham.

3. KURRAWA SLSC

Kurrawa staff Sharni Cogswell, Hayleigh Studdon, Amber Collyer, Jessica Smith, Mark Edwards, Jarred Sharman and Erin Burns. Picture: Glenn Hampson.

2. BMD NORTHCLIFFE SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB

BMD Northcliffe nipper Emily Gauld. Picture: Nigel Hallett.

1. PALM BEACH SURF CLUB

Palm Beach SLSC employees Emily Signorini, Samantha Jennings and Andrew Mihalka celebrate being voted the Coast's best surf club. Picture: Jason O'Brien.

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Originally published as Best of the Gold Coast 2020: The region’s best surf clubs as voted by you