THE first of three Mid-North Coast Surf Life Saving branch carnivals took place on Sunday. Port Macquarie Surf Club hosted the day at Flynns Beach. Photographer Ivan Sajko was there.

Mid-North Coast nippers carnival | photos

Into the water: The under-8 girls start their first ever race.

Thumbs up: Gayle and Rebecca Ellis from Wauchope-Bonny Hills enjoy their time in the sun on Sunday.

On the way: Cayden Briscoe runs on the sand.

Great time: Angela Chapman, Evie Cassel and Lilly Maher from Port Macquarie Surf Club enjoyed their time on Sunday.

Fun in the sun: Liam Head competes in the running race at Port Macquarie Surf Club.

Loving it: Kiera Hetherington, Sienna Gill and Milla Seale enjoy the fun at Flynns Beach.

In the running: Charlee Maher leaves the water during her first ever nippers race.

Now for the run: Zak Morris from Port Macquarie leaves the water.

Family time: Indy and Amanda Lorger at the nippers carnival on Sunday.