"Maroubra" is a local aboriginal word meaning "thunder" perhaps due to the thunderous breakers which
are sometimes encountered here. In 2006, Maroubra Beach became the second Australian beach to be
named a National Surfing Reserve (the first beach being Bells Beach in Victoria). This a picture of
the Maroubra Seals licensed club. The Maroubra Seals Sports and Community Club was first envisaged
in 1962 when members of the Maroubra Seals Winter Swimming Club and the Maroubra RSL Club decided
that they needed a licensed club, where they could meet socially, conduct meetings and at the same
time financially assist lifesaving on Maroubra beach. On the 11th August 1964 the newly registered
club opened its doors at its current location.