With the mercury making its presence felt across NSW last weekend, it’s important to note that Lifeguards from the Australian Lifeguard Service are back on duty just in time for the School Holiday Period.
NSW Surf Patrol Season Starts
As volunteer surf lifesavers prepare to raise the red and yellow flags on a new patrol season from tomorrow, a report has been released that reinforces the importance of beach safety ahead of what is anticipated to be a very busy season on NSW beaches.
On The Warne Path
While many of the state’s surf sport stars were taking advantage of a rare off-season to recharge ahead of another busy summer campaign, Cudgen’s Anthea Warne wasn’t one of them.
Local Lifeguards Gear Up For Patrol
Port Macquarie school kids aren’t the only ones counting down the days until the break with local Lifeguards itching to get back on patrol for the new season.
Board Riders All Class At State Champs
Mother Nature didn’t always co-operate but that didn’t stop the 100 competitors who braved the surf at the NSW Board Riding Championships last weekend from making the most of the challenging conditions as they eyed off state glory.
NSW Stars Named In Strong Aussie Squad
The state’s top surf sport athletes continue to earn national recognition with six NSW based athletes named in the Australian team that will contest the International Surf Rescue Challenge later this year.
Man Drowns After Heroic Rescue Attempt
Wollongong’s City Beach was the scene of tragedy on Sunday after a man drowned following a valiant attempt to rescue a group of children who had been swept out to sea.
Board Riders Prepare For State Champs
Lifesaving’s best surf board riders will swap patrol uniforms for wetsuits when they take to Birubi Point’s famous break for their shot at glory when the 2017 Surf Life Saving State Board Riding Championships get underway tomorrow.
Chinese Drone Operator Flies Into Port
Port Macquarie’s reputation as the home of the drone gained another tick of approval this week with a successful visit by a Chinese delegation to the scenic Mid North Coast town.