OBITUARY
The Killcare surfing community is in mourning this week following the death on June 27 of Noel David Annand at the age of 73.
Family members said Annand was devoted to Killcare Surf Life Saving Club, where he served as Club Captain in the 1975/76 and 1977/78 seasons.
“He won the chariot race in 1976, which was a real highlight,” daughter Kellie said.
“And he even saved lives in the surf.
“He was a proud and serious competitor in everything he did — including his success in the Australian Pillow Fight Championships.
“This was a real athletic contest that took strategy, timing, and strength.
“Dad won the national title in 1974 and again in 1976, with four golds and two silvers overall.
“His signature move was to wait until his opponent was spent, then strike from down low.”
A Killcare SLSC spokesperson said pillow fighting was a central part of surf sports until 1979.
“Pillow fighting champs were lauded and there were few better than Noel, with one hand clinging to his speedos, a pillow in the other, straddling the pole four or so feet off the sand,” the spokesperson said.
“Above all Noel was a devoted clubman, a great life saver, a tireless servant of the movement and a great mate to many.
“Go well Noel – thank you for your service.”
