On what was one of the busiest weekends of summer so far, Sutherland Shire Council lifeguards and volunteer lifesavers around Bate Bay had plenty of work on their hands ensuring that visitors to Sutherland Shire beaches were kept safe in very challenging surf conditions.
Surf Tragedies as Hazardous Swells Hit Beaches
Surf Lifesavers experienced one of their busiest weekends of the season as hazardous conditions caused chaos on NSW beaches.
Surf Safety Comes To Sydney Commuters
A prominent partnership between Transport for NSW and Surf Life Saving NSW is successfully delivering the ‘Swim Between the Flags’ message to commuters on key bus routes and train stations around Sydney.
Lifesavers Reiterate Safety Calls After Busy Day
Surf Lifesavers are pleading with the public not to ignore safety warnings after recording one of their busiest days of the season on Saturday.
Swimmer Missing At Valla Beach
There are serious concerns for the welfare of a young swimmer after he went missing at Valla Beach on the NSW North Coast earlier on Saturday afternoon.
Powerful Weekend Swell Expected For NSW Coast
Surf lifesavers around the state are preparing for a busy weekend with a forecast of large weekend swells prompting safety agencies to issue a hazardous surf warning to all swimmers, surfers, rock fishers, and recreational boaters looking to head out on the water in coming days.
In Their Own Words; Lifesavers Reflect On Exchange Program
They recently returned from the 2018 Lifesaving Exchange Program getting the chance to patrol beaches far beyond their home break, and this year’s participants are keen to not let the experience go to waste as they strive to improve their skills and knowledge.
Change As Good As A Holiday For Young Lifesavers
A group of 19 passionate young lifesavers from across the state have recently returned from the annual City to Country exchange program, and with summer still in full swing they’re determined to put their new skills to good use.
Swimmer Rescued From Brunswick Rip
A lunchtime swim nearly ended in disaster on Monday after a woman was caught in a powerful rip before being rescued by lifeguards on the NSW Far North Coast.