Rotary Club of Victoria assists ‘unofficial lifeguard’ Jean-Marc Hoareau |29 July 2021
Jean-Marc Hoareau (centre) has received three surf boards to help him better carry out the job of ‘unofficial lifeguard’ (Photo: Joena Meme)
In line with its missionwhich is to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace in the community, the Rotary Club of Victoria has donated three surfboards to surfing instructor Jean-Marc Hoareau, as a sign of recognition for the heroic voluntary services he renders his community.
Better known as the ‘unofficial lifeguard’, Mr Hoareau is a common figure at the Anse Gaulette beach, at Baie Lazare where he keeps an eye on those who are in the water and even assists them when in distress.
In his latest heroic act a few months ago, Mr Hoareau saved a Russian tourist from drowning at the Anse Gaulette beach and it was that act that prompted the Rotary Club of Victoria to reward him.
When approached by the club, Mr Hoareau requested surfboards which he said will help him better carry out the job.
Mr Hoareau received his three Surf Power boards which have been imported from Mauritius at a cost of nearly R20,000 yesterday afternoon, during a short ceremony attended by members of the club, includingformer presidents Lambert Woodcock and Sunil Dhanjee, immediate past president Charlie Ng Ping Cheun and president elect Vijay Virasamy.
Overwhelmed, Mr Hoareau thanked the club for its support which he said will go towards better helping the community.
He explained that it is the ideal equipment since the surfboards are light and easy to handle in cases of emergency at sea.
The Rotary Club of Victoria falls under Rotary International which is an international service organisation whose stated purpose is to bring together business and professional leaders in order to provide humanitarian service and to advance goodwill and peace around the world.
It is a non-political and non-religious organisation open to all.
There are over 35,000 member clubs worldwide, with a membership of 1.2 million individuals, known as Rotarians.
Roland Duval