Sunday 25 April will be the final day of volunteer patrols for 2020/21 season for NSW surf lifesavers.
Lifesavers to the Rescue in Flood Emergency
Once again, Surf Life Saving volunteers have stepped up to assist the community in a time of crisis.
Quick Thinking Lifesavers and Lifeguards Awarded NSW Rescue of the Month
Sunday 27 December 2020: Near-record crowds flock to Sydney’s beaches after a wet Christmas. Surf Life Saving Sydney Support Ski operator Kane Hughes described the day as the busiest he had experienced in a long time along the Bate Bay stretch.
Nippers Save Mates Life at State Champs
Over 25,000 kids between 5-13 years took part in the Nippers junior activities program this season in NSW. They learn about surf safety, gain skills in the water as well as participate in competition with many also representing their clubs in local, branch and state championship events.
Lifesavers Respond to Two Drownings on NSW Coast
Tragedy unfolded on Sunday with two men sadly losing their lives in separate coastal incidents.
Nipper Heroes Awarded NSW Rescue of the Month
A group of surf lifesavers from The Lakes Surf Life Saving Club, including four members of a school-based Nippers training program, saved a large group of people caught in a rip at Soldiers Beach and have been awarded NSW Rescue of the Month for November.
Lifesaver Awarded for Mass Rescue of 11 People
Jerrad Allen from Pacific Palms SLSC and member of the Lower North Coast Support Operations team has attended many incidents and performed countless rescues since gaining his Bronze Medallion in 1992. This one was particularly significant for the volunteer surf lifesaver who had to assess, manage and perform a high-risk rescue single-handedly at an isolated beach.
Rockfishing Double Tragedy at Port Kembla
Two rockfishers have died just weeks after the tragic loss of three people at Hill 60, Port Kembla, despite a joint agency rescue effort last night.
Multi-agency Search Continues at South West Rocks for Missing Spear Fisherman
A large, multi-agency search is continuing for a 53-year-old spear fisherman who went missing at South West Rocks yesterday afternoon, 4 February.