The hours of slogging it out on the water in the chill of an early morning have been ticked off, the highly-tuned motors have been cleaned, the competitor’s bags are about to be packed, and it’s all for this moment; the final round of the 2018 NSW Sharkskin IRB Premiership Series.
From The Oceans To The Skies (Almost)
A team of lifeguards from the Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) recently got a first-hand look at the intense training professional helicopter crews put themselves through in order to save lives on the state’s beaches.
Lifesavers Honoured in Queen’s Birthday Awards
There was plenty to celebrate for a number of Surf Life Saving members who have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to not only the movement, but also to their communities when the annual Queen’s Birthday Honours list was announced on Monday.
Trapped Caver Rescued At Snapper Point
For the second time in a fortnight, off-duty surf lifesavers have rescued a stranded caver after they were called to attend an incident at Snapper Point in the Lake Munmorah Conservation Area on Wednesday afternoon.
Aussie Lifesaver Rescues Drowning Man in Croatia
An Irish traveller is alive because he was lucky enough to be aboard a boat with a northern beaches surf lifesaver holidaying in Europe.
IRB Sharkskin Premiership Series Statement
Due to the inclement weather experienced off the NSW Coast last weekend, Round 3 of the 2018 NSW IRB Premiership Series slated to be held at Umina Beach was cancelled.
Bondi Lifesavers Honoured For Top Rescue
The prompt actions of a group of Bondi surf lifesavers in assisting an elderly man who had suffered a cardiac episode in April have been recognised with the NSW Rescue of the Month Award.
Powerful Swell to Hit NSW Coastline
The first days of winter will bring a powerful swell to the NSW coastline with rock fishers, boaties, surfers, and swimmers all urged to be vigilant after the Bureau of Meteorology issued a Hazardous Surf Warning.
Quacks Away, Umina Set To Host IRB Race
Points will be at a premium this weekend as a hardy bunch of Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) racers make the trek to Umina on the state’s Central Coast for the penultimate round of the 2018 NSW Sharkskin Premiership Series.