Pat Conaghan (Cowper, National Party, Shadow Assistant Minister for Social Services) Share this | Hansard source

I'd like to pay tribute to Crescent Head legend and sporting identity Geoff Kennett, who passed away just last month. He was a member of a very special group of people—just one of 20 runners to compete in 50 consecutive City2Surf races. Geoff was educated at Trinity Grammar and excelled in sport, and he caught the eye of New South Wales selectors while playing first-grade cricket as a talented left arm quick. But, lured by the waves, Geoff set cricket aside as he fell in love with surfing, joining his mates to represent North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club. It was with these mates that he ran his first City2Surf. Another of Geoff's accomplishments was competing in the world championships in Spain as captain of the Australian water skiing team.

Geoff moved to his beloved Crescent Head in the early eighties and involved himself with community sport, generously sharing his time, knowledge and passion for training with many of the local athletes. Over the years, Geoff competed in numerous events, from fun runs to marathons, short-course triathlons and ironman races. Those who knew him referred to him as Superman. Geoff's footsteps will be missed on the road to Bondi and the beaches of Crescent Head and by his loving wife, Bobbie, son, Matt, family and many, many friends. Vale, Geoff Kennett.

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