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 again issuing a warning to those looking to cool off during the celebrations; alcohol and the ocean are a dangerous combination.
Lifesaver Laing Looks Back On 60 Patrolling Summers
One sunny day back in 1958 at The Entrance Beach on the scenic Central Coast a rookie 16-year-old volunteered for his first ever patrol. Six decades down the line and Col Laing is still on duty watching the surf and those within it with an experienced eye.
Cooks Hill Named Good Sports Club Of The Year
For its commitment to building a stronger, healthier and more inclusive club environment, Cooks Hill SLSC has recently been crowned the 2018 NSW Good Sports Club of the Year by the Alcohol and Drug Foundation.
Two Aussie Icons Join Forces on Beach Safety
Qantas is taking passenger safety to new heights with the inclusion of beach safety messages as part of its in-flight public announcements for flights to many coastal capitals and regional centres this summer.
Fingal Emergency Response Beacon Launched
Surf Lifesavers joined government and local representatives at Fingal’s Dreamtime Beach today to launch the state’s first-ever permanent Emergency Response Beacon (ERB).
Reduce, Re-use, Recycle; Lifesavers Support Environmental Message during National Recycling Week
Like many who spend their lives around the ocean, surf lifesavers are uniquely placed to understand not only the ebbs and flows of the tide but also the impact that rubbish can have on the marine environment.
Surf Lifesavers Head Bush For Milestone Program
A team of volunteer surf lifesavers are gearing up to head inland next week as they prepare to deliver beach safety lessons to thousands of NSW country primary school students.
Lifesavers Pause For Remembrance Day
Like thousands of other Australians, volunteer surf lifesavers across the state will pause on Sunday to reflect on the sacrifice of not only those who gave their life for the country but served during the war effort.
SLSNSW Elevates New Life Members
At the recent Surf Life Saving NSW Annual General Meeting, four long-serving volunteer lifesavers were elevated to the distinguished position of NSW Life Member.