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#IRBINTERSTATE26 // When the action shots are this good, they’re too good to leave in the camera roll 📸🔥

Many years of hard work and focus on a singular goal came to a head at South West Rocks on Wednesday 15 July, where a strong NSW side ended a streak of Queensland dominance to triumph at the @sharkskin_watersports 2026 Australian IRB Interstate Championships.

NSW’s total of 60 points earned across the Open and U23 race categories was more than enough to help the sky blue caps to their first victory in nearly two decades – some 13 points ahead their rivals in maroon and a further eight points ahead of Victoria who placed third on the dias.

“I’m so proud of this team, this is another one to tick off my bucket list,” SLSNSW Director and Chair of Surf Sports, Don van Keimpema said.

“IRBs has been a bit of a passion project for me and to see this result after years of work, it’s outstanding and reflective of the effort put in.”

The win marked the start of a bumper four-day program for the Australian Championships, where NSW clubs showed their speed and skill against some of the best surf clubs in the country in the rubber ducks.

Incredible action shots by @dhdarts 💥 ...

#IRBINTERSTATE26 // Still riding the high from NSW claiming the Interstate Championship Title at the @sharkskin_watersports 2026 Australian IRB Championships 🏆

Relive some of the moments from an unforgettable few days at the Australian IRB Championships.

Captured through the lens of @malcolmjtrees 📸 ...

#POOLRESCUEINTERSTATE26 // Meet the 2026 NSW Pool Rescue Interstate team 🏊 💥

From 7–9 August, Australia’s top lifesavers will take to the pool at the South Australia Aquatic and Leisure Centre in Adelaide, competing for national honours and the opportunity to earn selection in the Australian Lifesaving Team.

Congratulations to all selected team members. We can’t wait to see you race in the sky blue and proudly represent NSW! 💙🏊 ...

#IRBINTERSTATE26 // 💙 HISTORY MADE. DOMINANCE DELIVERED. 💙

After 17 consecutive years of QLD dominance, NSW has rewritten the history books, claiming the Interstate Championship Title in emphatic fashion at the @sharkskin_watersports 2026 Australian IRB Championships.

The final standings tell the story:
🥇 NSW – 60 points
🥈 QLD – 47 points
🥉 VIC – 41 points

What made this victory so special wasn`t just the result. It was the consistency, the composure under pressure and the way this team raced for each other in every single event. The team culture, spirit and support shown today was second to none, with many commenting on how well this entire group worked together both on and off the water.

A huge congratulations to our coaching and management team:
Jayson Elkins – Head Coach
Adrian Futterleib – Assistant Coach
Stephen Strong – Team Manager
Guyren Smith – Assistant Team Manager

NSW, this one`s OURS!!! 🔵🔥

📸 Credit to @malcolmjtrees for always capturing the moment. ...

#IRBINTERSTATE26 // One more sleep ⏳

A few great shots from the NSW IRB Interstate Team’s training session over the weekend as they put the finishing touches on their preparations for the 2026 @sharkskin_watersports Australian IRB Championships.

With competition getting underway TOMORROW, the team is set to represent NSW against the nation’s best IRB athletes. Good luck to the team for a huge week of competition 

A big thanks to Ben (IG: @sh0tsbyben )for capturing the team’s training session. ...

#IRBINTERSTATE26 // The 2026 NSW IRB Interstate Team is locked in 💥

Our athletes will proudly represent NSW at the 2026 @sharkskin_watersports Australian IRB Championships this week.

Wishing the entire team the very best as they prepare for a huge day of fast, fierce and highly competitive racing against the nation’s best 👊 ...

#IRBCHAMPS26 // Nailed it, almost 😅 @bondi_irb_racing_team

Another moment too good not to share from last weekends NSW @sharkskin_watersports IRB Champs at @fingalbeachslsc 🔥 ...

#BIGSURF // Hazardous Surf Warning ⚠️

Large surf and powerful swell are creating dangerous conditions along the NSW coastline, specifically from the Byron coast to the Illawarra.

Beachgoers, rock fishers and boaters are urged to check conditions and follow the advice of emergency services.

Conditions are expected to be dangerous for at least the next two days. Stay informed, make safe decisions and avoid unnecessary risks around the water. ...

#IRBCHAMPS26 // This is what State Champs is all about ☀️
 
A packed weekend of racing, club pride, friendships, celebrations, disappointments and everything in between.
 
While the results are locked in, these moments help tell the story of an incredible weekend at @fingalbeachslsc and capture what makes the 2026 @sharkskin_watersports SLSNSW IRB Championships so special.
 
A huge thank you to Malcolm Trees (@malcolmjtrees) for his outstanding work behind the lens, documenting the action both on and off the water throughout the event 📸👏 ...

#IRBCHAMPS26 // Highlights from this mornings action at Fingal Bay 🚤
 
A huge morning of racing has already set the tone for Day 2 of the 2026 @sharkskin_watersports SLSNSW IRB Championships.
 
All roads lead to this afternoon’s finals 👊
 
#slsnsw #irbseries #surflifesaving #surfsports @fingalbeachslsc ...

#IRBCHAMPS26 //A huge morning of racing at the 2026 @sharkskin_watersports SLSNSW IRB Championships. Here’s a look at some of the action so far 🚤

Plenty more action to come 🫡 ...

#DRONES // The NSW Government is significantly expanding its investment in shark-spotting drone technology to help keep people safer in the water with year-round coverage that will deliver the largest expansion of aerial shark surveillance in the world.

The Government will invest an additional $34 million in drones including harnessing artificial intelligence and emerging technology in a major scale-up of drone coverage across beaches in Sydney and along the NSW coast.

Under the expanded program, Sydney beaches will benefit from drone monitoring 365 days of the year, along with some locations in other coastal local government areas.

Surf Life Saving NSW is looking to recruit and train new drone pilots to deliver the expanded program. For more information on this exciting opportunity, visit the link in our bio!

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#IRBPREMIERSHIP // Another Season in the Books 🌊

Round 4 may have marked the end of the 2026 @sharkskin_watersports NSW Inflatable Rescue Boat Premiership, but we couldn`t let these great shots go unseen (📸 Mal Trees).

Here`s a look back at some more memorable moments from the final round and another fantastic season of IRB racing.

Congratulations once again to @cavesbeachslsc, @northcronullaslsc and @thirroul_irb on finishing on top in the premiership standings. 👏

A big thank you to all clubs, competitors, officials and volunteers who helped make this season such a success.

@malcolmjtrees 📸

#irbracing #surfsports #lifesaving ...