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.
Fisherman Rescued At Kiama
A rock fisherman has been plucked from the water at North Bombo on the state’s South Coast after slipping off a rock platform on Monday morning.
Lifesavers Rescue Stranded Kayakers
An early morning kayak trip at Byron Bay on the state’s Far North Coast could have ended in disaster had it not been for the intervention of surf lifesavers who carried out a dramatic rescue effort on Sunday.
Home Advantage A Bonus For Lifesavers
Surf Lifesavers from across the Mid North Coast took full advantage of being on home turf at last weekend’s Envirobank Country Surf Life Saving Championships returning from South West Rocks with a swag of medals and plenty of confidence heading into next month’s State Titles.
Batemans Bay Flies Flag For Far South Coast
They may have had the longest trek to the 2018 Envirobank Country Surf Life Saving Championships but the lifesavers made the most of their journey to South West Rocks last weekend, returning home with a number of solid results.