![Dave Roberts (back, right) on the beach that was to shape his life.](/web/20170517220102im_/http://www.smh.com.au/content/dam/images/g/v/n/k/g/m/image.related.wideLandscape.460x259.gv7bxu.png/1494984955613.jpg)
Innovator in surf lifesaving and champion kayaker
 David Roberts grew up with sand between his toes. Not surprising, then, that innovation in surf lifesaving was to be one of his great legacies. He was instrumental in the setting up of Masters Surf Lifesaving in Australia after an instructional tour to New Zealand, where Masters competition was already strong.