Their talents may shine brightest on the summer stage, but the cold of winter hasn’t dampened the enthusiasm of some of the north coasts’ emerging surf sport stars after they recently completed the first ever Country Development Camp.
PHOTO COMPETITION: The Best You’ve Ever Seen Your Beach
Illawarra surfers Darren Longbottom & Tim Rushby-Smith have teamed up to write an incredible book surrounding the events of Darren's freak accident, terrifying rescue and his long journey home after suffering a life changing injury while on a surf trip in Indonesia. To celebrate the launch of their book we have five (5) copies to giveaway.
Brunswick Legend Still Saving Lives
Not many 88-year-olds would willingly, or indeed be able to, rush into a rip current to save the life of a stranded swimmer but after a lifetime in and around the surf this is exactly what Bruce Stewart managed to do earlier this year.
NSW Pool Rescue Representative Team Named
Surf Life Saving NSW is pleased to confirm the 2018 Interstate Pool Rescue Team who will travel to South Australia later this month for the annual representative competition.
Festival Goers Urged To Be Beach Aware
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.