BUDE Surf Live Saving Club's women's team are champions following the British Masters in Exmouth. The annual British Masters Surf Life Saving Championships for ages 30 plus were held on August 16 and 17, and the Bude club picked up gold, silver and bronze medals. Teams from all over Britain attend the championships and compete in a variety of surf life saving related races. The competition comprises several water events including individual surf swimming races, board and surf ski races and oceanman/woman races as well as varied beach events. For the full report, and a round-up of the area news and sport, see this week's edition of the Post.