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As thousands of NSW Year 12 graduates make their final preparations for the traditional schoolies week which officially kicks off from Saturday, the lifesaving community is issuing a warning to those looking to cool off during the celebrations; alcohol and the ocean are a dangerous combination.

Surf Life Saving NSW is excited to be one of the first charity partners to benefit from the introduction of the NSW container deposit scheme.

They are a common sight on beaches across the state, powering through the surf on the way to plucking stranded swimmers out of the water, and this weekend surf lifesavers from across Sydney and the Far North coast will be making their way to Garie Beach for an important training session.

Surf Life Saving Clubs across the state are busy putting the final touches on their 2017 Open Day program which takes place this Sunday 15 October.

When one starry eyed Nipper and his proud parents complete the registration papers at Bulli SLSC on Saturday he will not only be continuing a family tradition, but will be making history becoming a fourth generation lifesaver to belong to the same club in the same season.

As an expected influx of crowds prepare to descend on beaches across the state this long weekend, lifesavers have issued a warning encouraging those looking to make the most of their break to enjoy the ocean safely.

From Canada to Bermagui Bruce McAslan’s journey has been one of adventure but one constant has been a passion for the ocean and community, and it is this attitude that has seen this humble man and his wife Cheryl warmly embraced by the Surf Life Saving community.

The death of a respected community member who heroically saved his son from a rip last April prompted one Hunter school to rally for one of their own, and now thanks to their generosity, many more lives will be saved in the future.