16 December 2022, Issue 1140
Ten monstrous battles! By day, Andrew Fergusson is a mildmannered 55-year-old franchise development manager. When the gun goes on Mount Maunganui’s Main Beach tomorrow morning, however, he’ll turn into a Monster-slaying, wave-chasing
weapon. Andrew is one of nearly 400 surf lifesavers lining up in the 10th anniversary of the Dexion-sponsored Mount Monster – but he’s the only one to have lined up every year. Tomorrow’s race has attracted lifeguards from all over New Zealand,
using the 23km endurance race to build crucial fitness ahead of a busy summer on the beach. They’ll paddle, run, swim and stroke their way up and down the stunning coastline, with families and friends lining
up alongside high performance athletes and old salts alike. In their midst will be Andrew, who epitomises what the event is all about. Read more on page 9. Photo: Jamie Troughton/Dscribe Media.
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