While their peers relaxed during the final weekend of the October school holidays, a group of the state’s most promising ocean competitors traded books for swimsuits at an intensive camp designed to improve their skills while giving them an early insight into the reality of life for an elite surf sport athlete.
Young Pool Guns Gear Up For NZ Tour
After packing the essentials of swimmers, goggles, training equipment and passports, the NSW U18 Pool Rescue Development team even had room in their luggage for optimism as they gathered at Sydney International Airport on Wednesday for their flight to New Zealand.
Surf Clubs Gearing Up For Annual Open Day
Surf Life Saving Clubs across the state are busy putting the final touches on their 2017 Open Day program which takes place this Sunday 15 October.
Bulli Legacy Passed Through Generations
When one starry eyed Nipper and his proud parents complete the registration papers at Bulli SLSC on Saturday he will not only be continuing a family tradition, but will be making history becoming a fourth generation lifesaver to belong to the same club in the same season.
Development Network Program Participants Named
Surf Life Saving NSW is pleased to confirm the selection of participants for the 2017 Development Network Program.
Lifesavers Push Beach Safety This Long Weekend
As an expected influx of crowds prepare to descend on beaches across the state this long weekend, lifesavers have issued a warning encouraging those looking to make the most of their break to enjoy the ocean safely.
Profile of the Month: Bruce McAslan Bermagui SLSC
From Canada to Bermagui Bruce McAslan’s journey has been one of adventure but one constant has been a passion for the ocean and community, and it is this attitude that has seen this humble man and his wife Cheryl warmly embraced by the Surf Life Saving community.
Northern Lifeguards Ready For Busy Season
The 2017/18 patrol season might be only a week old, but Lifeguards from across Northern NSW are confident that their hard work will pay off during what they are anticipating will be another busy summer.
Lifesaving Award For Shelly Beach Volunteers
The efforts of two Shelly Beach surf lifesavers to go to the aid of a stranded stand up paddle boarder on the state’s Central Coast has been recognised with the Surf Life Saving NSW Rescue of the Month Award for July/August.