​Coogee has long been one of the most successful SLSA Clubs when it comes to surf boat rowing and has a long and proud history of success with numerous Gold, Silver and Bronze medals won at Branch, State and Australian Championship levels throughout the years.  The first surf boat carnivals were held way back in the 1920’s in old timber whaler boats and have evolved now into the sleek, fibreglass types that crews compete in today.

There are a number of surf (swim) events at carnivals during the season, culminating in Aussies.

These include Surf Race, Tube Race, Belt Race and 2km Ocean Swim.