Paddler injured at surf champs at Mooloolaba A young woman is treated at Mooloolaba after sustaining an injury in the Sunshine Coast Branch lifesaving championships. Picture: Megan Slade Source: The Sunday Mail (Qld) A FEMALE ski paddler has been injured at the Sunshine Coast Branch Surf Life Saving Championships at Mooloolaba. Lifesavers were quick to come to the assistance of the Noosa competitor involved in a collision between two double skis. Carnival referee Santo Della Bianca said they had been racing side by side on the way to sea when a wave lifted one up and it landed on the other. Mr Della Bianca said the craft had landed across the legs of the paddler at the front of the Noosa ski. "An ambulance was called and she is being treated for a suspected leg injury," he said. There was a small wave earlier, but conditions are quite flat now. We wanted to take every precaution with this competitor to make sure she was okay after the incident. A Department of Community Safety spokeswoman said the injured competitor had been treated at the scene by paramedics and taken to Nambour Hospital with a suspected fractured leg. Surf Life Saving has increased its vigilance during competition following fatalities at recent Australian Championships. Safety additions include fluorescent wet shirts for ocean competitors to make them more visible to safety crews and officials.