Volunteer lifesavers and surf clubs from across the state are preparing to embark on the Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row for mental fitness, keeping their rowing machines moving for 24 hours straight.
Volunteer Lifesavers Under Spotlight at Emergency Services Match
Volunteer surf lifesavers were at the heart of it all as the spotlight agency at the Sydney Roosters’ 3rd Annual Emergency Services Match at Allianz Stadium on 23 August – the stadium a sea of red and yellow as everything Surf Life Saving was celebrated.
Volunteer Service Recognised at NSW Awards of Excellence
It was an evening of reverence, reflection, and ultimately celebration of all that makes the movement special for more than 650 volunteer lifesavers and their supporters at the 2026 Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence in Sydney on 22 August.
NSW Surf Lifesavers Honoured with National Medal
44 of the state’s most passionate and dedicated volunteers have been recognised for their many years of service with National Medals in the recent Batch 57 announcement by Surf Life Saving Australia.
25,000+ Flights Mark First Month of Enhanced Drone Shark Program
Surf Life Saving NSW drones undertook more than 25,000 flights, covered over 165,000km of coastline across NSW, and sighted over 600* sharks in July, data behind the program has revealed.
Lifesavers Strengthen and Consolidate at State Conference
Almost 500 of the state’s Surf Life Saving leaders and emerging youth members came together to share ideas and build on existing skillsets over the weekend, with the bi-annual SLSNSW State Conference providing a platform for collaboration between individuals, clubs and Branches.
Verco Conquers Molokai to Oahu Course in Record Time
Charlie Verco from North Bondi SLSC has capped an incredible 12 months of competitive surf sports and lifesaving achievements by setting a new record finishing time to claim his fourth consecutive Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard World Championship in Hawaii.
Volunteers Honoured at Rotary Awards
Brunswick SLSC Patrol Captain, Simon Ceglinski has been recognised for more than two decades of passionate and dedicated service to the movement by the Rotary Districts of NSW, taking out the Surf Life Saving NSW category at the annual Rotary Emergency Service Community Awards (RESCA).
NSW Snaps 17-Year Hoodoo at IRB Interstate Championships
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 2026 Australian IRB Interstate Championships.