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Volunteers Face Busy Weekend as Countdown to Summer Continues

A busy weekend for lifesavers, headlined by a successful resuscitation at Ocean Beach on the Central Coast, has once again highlighted the value of volunteers patrolling our coastlines.

Emergency Beacon Saves Two Men from Drowning on Far North Coast

Two males in their 20s have been rescued at the notorious drowning hotspot, Dreamtime Beach on the state’s far north coast after a woman activated the Emergency Response Beacon (ERB), alerting the Surf Life Saving NSW State Operations Centre that the men were drowning.

Unique Rescue in Flood Relief Efforts

Flood relief efforts across the state continued in earnest this week, with volunteer lifesavers deployed to assist SES in daily taskings and distress calls.

Northern Beaches Lifesavers Recognised for Flood Relief Role

Proving lifesavers are never truly off duty, Avalon Beach SLSC’s Nick Sampson and Jason Dale’s quick thinking and sound action in a high-pressure situation has seen the Northern Beaches pair awarded with Surf Life Saving NSW’s Rescue of the Month for July 2022.

Drowning Decrease in Focus as Volunteer Lifesavers Return to Beaches

More than 20,000 active patrolling volunteers have returned to the beach , with the beginning of the Surf Life Saving season – marked by a symbolic raising of the red and yellow flags – officially announced at Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club on Friday 23 September by the NSW Premier, Dominic Perrottet.

NSW Records Deadliest Year for Coastal Drownings

The release today of the 2022 NSW Coastal Safety Report by Surf Life Saving NSW reveals that 2021/22 recorded the highest number of coastal drownings on record – up almost 30% on the 10-year average.

Rock Fishing Safety Program Launches at Deadly Blackspot

The first in a series of ground-breaking rock fishing safety sessions has been delivered at Port Kembla this weekend, with Surf Life Saving NSW and the NSW Government joining forces to build awareness of the dangers of the sport.

Rock Fishers Rescued on Lower North Coast

Surf Life Saving Lower North Coast Duty Officer Jerrad Allen has hammered home the importance of wearing a life jacket when rock fishing after two young men were rescued from treacherous waters at Charlotte Head in Booti Booti National Park on Tuesday 6 September.

Lifeguards Expecting Significant Rise in Coastal Visitors

Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) Lifeguards are anticipating a dramatic increase in coastal visitors this summer, with holiday makers set to take advantage of the first lockdown-free year since 2019.

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Volunteers Face Busy Weekend as Countdown to Summer Continues

Emergency Beacon Saves Two Men from Drowning on Far North Coast

Unique Rescue in Flood Relief Efforts

Northern Beaches Lifesavers Recognised for Flood Relief Role

Drowning Decrease in Focus as Volunteer Lifesavers Return to Beaches

NSW Records Deadliest Year for Coastal Drownings

Rock Fishing Safety Program Launches at Deadly Blackspot

Rock Fishers Rescued on Lower North Coast

Lifeguards Expecting Significant Rise in Coastal Visitors

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