Macksville-Scotts Head SLSC were presented with their distinguished National Rescue of the Month award for the May/June period on Thursday at Canberra’s Parliament House.
Rip Currents, Know Your Limitations
The dangers of rip currents were brought into stark reality recently when an off-duty surf lifesaver together with a member of the public rescued three women caught in a rip off Cabarita Beach on the NSW Far North Coast.
Lifeguards Return To NSW Beaches
Beachgoers looking to take advantage of a warm start to spring will be able to enjoy a swim at a patrolled beach thanks to the Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) who will shortly be resuming patrols at beaches around NSW.
Lifesavers Return For New Season
As NSW slowly emerged from the depths of winter, thousands of patrolling lifesavers from all over the state eagerly anticipated the coming spring when they could once again resume their task of keeping a watchful eye on our beautiful beaches.
Surf Clubs Throw Open Doors
On Sunday 16 October 89 surf clubs from across NSW will throw open their doors to the public to give an insight into the vital role that the modern day surf lifesaver plays within their community.
Beach Signs Crucial To Public Safety
In an ongoing effort to reduce the drowning toll, Surf Life Saving NSW has received funding from the Surf Life Saving Australia Beach Drowning Blackspot Reduction Program to use in a variety of innovative projects to further improve public awareness.
Excitement Builds As Lifesavers Return For New Season
The warm spring weather heralds the start of a new patrol season for NSW surf lifesavers as they return to protect beaches across the state this Saturday.
Life’s Never Boarding For Far North Coast Lifesaver
A chance visit to the island of Boracay in the Philippines back in 2013 as part of the Festival of the Wind Lifesaving Competition sparked a passion for helping develop the skills of lifesavers internationally for one North Coast club member.
Life’s Never Boarding For Far North Coast Lifesaver
A chance visit to the island of Boracay in the Philippines back in 2013 as part of the Festival of the Wind Lifesaving Competition sparked a passion for helping develop the skills of lifesavers internationally for one North Coast club member.