Between The Flags. 100 Years of Surf Life Saving In New Zealand. Edited By Bob Harvey. Very Large Book (over 2kgs) in Dust Jacket, First Edition 2010, Colour and Black and White Photographs, illustrations, maps etc, end papers, 416 Pages, Published By Surf Life Saving New Zealand Wellington. A Fine Copy. 'This book is more than a day at the beach. A remarkable story of dedication, courage and pride is told in this book. It is a story of 50,000 lives saved. A story of a rich beach culture that developed on the gold and black sands of New Zealand beaches. It is about ordinary people doing extraordinary things. In the last hundred years, surf lifesaving has grown from humble beginnings on the shores of suburban beaches in Christchurch and wellington to one of New Zealand's most honoured and respected volunteer organisations. What a century it's been. When New Zealanders discovered the beach and the joy of swimming, lifeguards were there to watch over them. Through two world wars and the Great depression, surf lifesaving grew and evolved. It bonded a beach culture of camaraderie and fierce competition with skill and a will to serve and save lives. We are a swimming nation. New Zealand has thousands of beaches and millions visit them every year. Ninety per cent of New Zealanders live within 40 minutes of a beach. The century has seen surf lifesaving reach beyond the beach and into this country's psyche. The stoic lifeguards standing between the fluttering red and yellow flags are now part of our national identity. This is their story. It is told in the words and photos of the characters and competitors that were part of this great and grand history. they are as relevant today as they were when they first stood looking out to sea, searching for an upraised hand and a cry for help'