As thousands of festival revellers from as far away as Southern NSW and Queensland prepare to make their annual pilgrimage to Byron Bay for Splendour In The Grass from tomorrow, surf lifesavers have reiterated a simple message; alcohol, drugs and swimming are a deadly combination.
Strong Showing At IRB Aussies For State’s Top Racers
It may have been a stop-start affair, but there were some positive results for the NSW surf lifesavers who showed they have the skill to challenge the country’s best rubber ducky racers at the Interstate and Australian IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boat) Championships at Thirroul last weekend.
Surf Lifesavers Tame Pool
It was a highly successful and enjoyable weekend in the pool for the lifesavers that competed at the 2018 NSW Surf Life Saving Pool Rescue Champions held in the Peninsula Leisure Centre at Woy Woy on the state’s Central Coast.
Man Drowns In Kiama Accident
Despite the best efforts of emergency responders a man couldn’t be revived after falling into the ocean at Kiama on the state’s south coast on Friday afternoon.
Thar She Blows – Lifesavers On Whale Watch
Every winter thousands flock to beaches and headlands across the state’s coastline, desperately searching for the best vantage point to see one of nature’s most majestic creatures make their annual migratory trip north to warmer waters.
Lifesavers To Swap Waves For Lanes
The halcyon days on a summer beach will be a distant memory for the more than 400 talented surf lifesavers who this weekend will hit the pool in the quest for glory at the NSW Pool Rescue Championships on the state’s Central Coast.
NSW IRB Teams Preparing For Aussie Tilt
Queensland clubs have enjoyed plenty of success at the Australian Inflatable Rescue Boat Championship in recent seasons, but the NSW competitors will be counting on home-town knowledge when they take to the water at Thirroul from this Friday.
Finalists Named For Awards of Excellence
With just 7 weeks to go until lifesavings’ night of nights, Surf Life Saving NSW is pleased to confirm the finalists for the 2018 Awards of Excellence.
Scarff Steps Up
As he moved up the ranks in the surf sport scene he was a constant medal threat on the sand across Australia, so it is no surprise that beach star Dean Scarff is making a seamless transition to Masters competition.