Whether they were taught by Hector McLean himself or the dedicated line of swimming instructors that followed, community members came out in droves on Friday to pay tribute to 100 years of Learn to Swim in Deniliquin.
Postponed from 2022, the centenary celebrations centred around the unveiling of a permanent informative panel at the beach named in Mr McLean’s honour.
McLean family members, previous students and instructors shared stories and a delicious barbecue lunch - complete with spuds cooked on the beach while the proceedings took place.