Busselton Jetty Swim Committee
Profiles of the members of Busselton Allsports Inc.
Kat lives in West Busselton and as an Accountant was a natural fit for taking on the Treasurers role three years ago. Kat sits on both the Busselton Jetty Swim committee and Busselton Allsports Inc. Executive Committee. Kat spends her spare time participating in Triathlons, travelling, camping, mountain biking, spending training and social . . . .
Ross lives in Busselton with his wife Pat who is also a keen Busselton Jetty Swim volunteer. He paddled a kayak as a volunteer safety person as part of the 1998 Jetty Swim, and from 1999 onwards became involved on the organisational side. He likes to describe himself as a keen land-based open water swimmer! He has never swum around the Jetty, but. . . .
Sue lives in Busselton and is a Funeral Consultant with William Barrett & Sons. Sue enjoys swimming, golf, walking, holidaying and volunteering in the aged care sector. Sue joined the committee in 2017 and during her tenure she has shadowed Leanne Ford to learn the ropes of being the Volunteer Coordinator and will take on the role for the 2020 . . . .
Rhys, along with his wife Gemma run their own business “Supper Road” which is a catering business specializing in events, weddings, private dining & wholesale food. In his spare time, Rhys enjoys mountain bike riding and travel when allowed! . . .
Deb joined the committee in 2021 after having participated in more than ten Busselton Jetty Swim events and realising how much the COVID19 outbreak impacted on the volunteer committee so decided to support the event, wanting to help the event survive, grow and stay in touch with its local community. . . . . .
Lee is an enthusiastic volunteer, who lives in Busselton and works in the Outdoor Education & Tourism industries as well as running her small Drone Photography business. Having spent most of her childhood holidaying on the Golden Mile, Lee has a strong connection to, and is . . . . .
Brian from West Busselton has been a committee member of Busselton Allsports Inc. for two years but actively involved with the Busselton Jetty Swim for many years. As a Crane Rigging Supervisor working at the Gorgon Gas Plant on Barrow Island, he is able to contribute his knowledge of risk and logistics to the event. . . .
Sinan or Sinch to many who know him is from Busselton and is the Principal at Vasse Primary School. Sinch enjoys fishing and all sports and first joined the Busselton Allsports Inc. committee 16 years ago and has been heavily involved ever since. He joined the event committee to support a community event, for the friendship and company . . . .
Stan previously employed as a General Manager for a multi –national industrial packaging company located in Fremantle, joined the Busselton Jetty Swim committee in 2018 after retiring and making a sea change from Perth. Stan now resides in Geographe and enjoys his retirement participating in running, swimming, bike riding, golf and . . . . .
Local resident Judy Davy has lived in Busselton for 23 years and of recent, volunteered at Busselton Jetty Swim in 2019 and 2020. Her experience with the event was so enjoyable, it led her to be involved in the committee. Judy loved the energy and organization and found the weekend a lot of fun. After a 35 year career as a nurse and mid wife . . .
Brigitte, recently retired, previously worked in the computer industry then had a long career as a baker and a pastry chef. Brigitte is no stranger to endurance events having participated in Busselton Jetty Swim nine times. Brigitte joined the committee in 2021 . . . . .
Michael Adbo, a Wonnerup resident is a Sales Director for multinational Life Sciences Company based in Zurich and San Francisco and joined the Committee in 2021 to learn the ropes and help where needed. Michael’s first Busselton Jetty Swim was with his brother and sisters as a team in 1998. The following year he participated . . . .
Trish joined the Busselton Jetty Swim committee in 2019 to assist Kat Rafferty with the Treasurer’s role initially and then took on the role in 2020 when Kat became President. Her background is in accounting with a career of small business ownership, bookkeeping, bank officer and school registrar.Trish lives in West Busselton and is a third generation Busselton local . . .
Lyndon from West Busselton, a Building Maintenance Contractor, joined the Busselton Jetty Swim committee in 2014 ~ the year of Space Invaders. He is passionate about Busselton and serves his community in many capacities ~ as Councillor of the City of Busselton; sits on the Board of the local high school and actively involved with . . . .
Graeme has been a Busselton resident since 1992 and joined the Jetty Swim committee in 2020. He retired from employment at the City of Busselton in 2017 after having worked there for 28 years. He now enjoys his time participating in running, mountain bike riding, gymnasium, fishing and spending time with family . . .
New recruit to the committee, Brendan McNally is no stranger to Jetty Swim having participated seven times in the solo swim. His first swim was in 1998 where a much younger Brendan was first across the line. Brendan currently is the City of Busselton Senior Sport & Recreation Project Officer bring him back home to WA (and Busselton) . . .
Natalie Metcalfe moved to Busselton in April 2021 and is a very enthusiastic open water swimmer. The Busselton Jetty Swim is her favorite open water swim of the year and recognizes that it is an iconic community based swimming event. Natalie’s appreciation of how much hard work goes in to . . . . .
Simon and his family live in Busselton and love the lifestyle the South West offers. His days are busy as Associate Principal of Vasse Primary School and Sinch’s PA however on his weekends, Simon enjoys mountain biking racing and leisure, art, the development of and helping others with personal wellbeing and being proactively well . . . .
Jordan joined the committee in 2018 after taking part in a community based event that he had previously taken part in, having swum the Jetty Swim twice. Living in Kealy and working as a General Manager of a holiday resort, Jordan assists the committee with the management of the social media campaign. Jordan was also an . . . .
Simon is a resident of Busselton and joined the committee in 2018. He is a self-employed business owner of The Caravan Doctor and also an Electrical Contractor. Simon brings all of his business acumen and trade skills to the committee during the planning stages and is a huge asset on the event weekend assisting greatly with the setup . . . .
Newly appointed member, David Markovich is a Busselton based lawyer focusing on resolving disputes and defending people’s rights. David has taken on the role of Governance Officer for the committee. David lives in Quindalup but spends half of his time in Perth for business and on his time off he enjoys travel, nature . . . .
Yalyalup resident Teagan Anderson joined the committee in 2021 after making the sea change and moving to Busselton. Teagan felt her background in Event Management would assist the committee in the planning of Jetty Swim. . . . .
Kat lives in West Busselton and as an Accountant was a natural fit for taking on the Treasurers role three years ago. Kat sits on both the Busselton Jetty . . . .
Ross lives in Busselton with his wife Pat who is also a keen Busselton Jetty Swim volunteer. He paddled a kayak as a volunteer safety person as part of the . . . .
Sue lives in Busselton and is a Funeral Consultant with William Barrett & Sons. Sue enjoys swimming, golf, walking, holidaying and volunteering . . . .
Rhys, along with his wife Gemma run their own business “Supper Road” which is a catering business specializing in events, weddings, private dining & wholesale food . . .
Deb joined the committee in 2021 after having participated in more than ten Busselton Jetty Swim events and realising how much the COVID19 outbreak. . . .
Lee is an enthusiastic volunteer, who lives in Busselton and works in the Outdoor Education & Tourism industries as well as running her small Drone Photography business. Having spent . . . . .
Brian from West Busselton has been a committee member of Busselton Allsports Inc. for two years but actively involved with the Busselton Jetty Swim . . . .
Sinan or Sinch to many who know him is from Busselton and is the Principal at Vasse Primary School. Sinch enjoys fishing and all sports and first joined . . . . .
Stan previously employed as a General Manager for a multi –national industrial packaging company located in Fremantle, joined the Busselton Jetty Swim . . . . .
Local resident Judy Davy has lived in Busselton for 23 years and of recent, volunteered at Busselton Jetty Swim in 2019 and 2020. Her experience with the event was so enjoyable . . .
Brigitte, recently retired, previously worked in the computer industry then had a long career as a baker and a pastry chef. Brigitte is no stranger to endurance events having participated . . . . .
Michael Adbo, a Wonnerup resident is a Sales Director for multinational Life Sciences Company based in Zurich and San Francisco and joined the Committee in 2021 to learn . . . .
Trish joined the Busselton Jetty Swim committee in 2019 to assist Kat Rafferty with the Treasurer’s role initially and then took on the role in 2020 when Kat became President . . .
Lyndon from West Busselton, a Building Maintenance Contractor, joined the Busselton Jetty Swim committee in 2014 ~ the year of Space Invaders. He is . . . .
Graeme has been a Busselton resident since 1992 and joined the Jetty Swim committee in 2020. He retired from employment at the City of Busselton in 2017 . . .
New recruit to the committee, Brendan McNally is no stranger to Jetty Swim having participated seven times in the solo swim. His first swim was in 1998 where a . . .
Natalie Metcalfe moved to Busselton in April 2021 and is a very enthusiastic open water swimmer. The Busselton Jetty Swim is her favorite open water swim of the year and . . . . .
Simon and his family live in Busselton and love the lifestyle the South West offers. His days are busy as Associate Principal of Vasse Primary School . . . .
Jordan joined the committee in 2018 after taking part in a community based event that he had previously taken part in, having swum the Jetty Swim twice . . . .
Simon is a resident of Busselton and joined the committee in 2018. He is a self-employed business owner of The Caravan Doctor and also an Electrical . . . .
Newly appointed member, David Markovich is a Busselton based lawyer focusing on resolving disputes and defending people’s rights. David has taken on the role of . . . .
Yalyalup resident Teagan Anderson joined the committee in 2021 after making the sea change and moving to Busselton. Teagan felt her background in Event Management would . . . .
Busselton Jetty Swim Life Members
Profiles of the Busselton Allsports Inc. Life Members
Max was the President and founding member of the Busselton Jetty Swim and was involved with the concept of the event and the continued evolvement from 1996 to 2020. Max’s love of keeping fit (ex Ironman), Mountain Biking, swimming, paddling, running, cycling, fishing, camping, travelling was the genesis of the event . . . .
Jenny, wife of Max Higgins, founding member of the event, was actively involved in the Busselton Allsports Inc. committee from its inception in 1996 to 2020. Jenny was an Executive Committee member and Busselton Jetty Swim committee member. Whilst Max came up with the concept of the Busselton Jetty Swim, Jenny fully supported the . . . .
Richard, a local resident of Geographe was one of the four original founding members of the Busselton Jetty Swim and was actively involved for 25 years as Vice President and Executive Committee member. Richard was integral in the growth and development of the event as he adopted his background and knowledge . . . .
Leanne of Geographe was one of the four founding members of the event and was actively involved as an Executive Committee and Committee member from 1996 to 2020. Leanne first became involved in the event when supporting her sporting husband and friends and has maintained an integral role as the event grew. Leanne recalls the first year when she . . . .
Max was the President and founding member of the Busselton Jetty Swim and was involved with the concept of the event and the continued evolvement from 1996 to 2020 . . .
Jenny, wife of Max Higgins, founding member of the event, was actively involved in the Busselton Allsports Inc. committee from its inception in 1996 to 2020 . . .
Richard, a local resident of Geographe was one of the four original founding members of the Busselton Jetty Swim and was actively involved for 25 years . . . .
Leanne of Geographe was one of the four founding members of the event and was actively involved as an Executive Committee and Committee member from 1996 to 2020 . . .
Retired Members
Profiles of the Busselton Allsports Inc. Retired Members
Rhonda joined the committee in June 2004 as Secretary. Prior to 2004 Rhonda was a volunteer on the registration & checkin desk for event days. The invitation to join the committee was extended by Max and Jenny Higgins to ‘put some structure’ into their committee meetings! Not sure that worked but Rhonda is still around . . . .
Wendy retired as a member of the committee at the end of the 2021 Event. She is a working director of Planet Graphics and throughout her time on Committee Wendy used her skills and experience as a Graphic Artist to raise the profile of the event. Wendy and her husband Roger have been involved with Busselton Allsports since about 2002 . . . .
Rhonda joined the committee in June 2004 as Secretary. Prior to 2004 Rhonda was a volunteer on the registration & checkin desk for event days. . . .
Wendy retired as a member of the committee at the end of the 2021 Event. She is a working director of Planet Graphics and throughout her time on . . . .
