Charlie Verco from North Bondi SLSC has capped an incredible 12 months of competitive surf sports and lifesaving achievements by setting a new record finishing time to claim his fourth consecutive Molokai to Oahu Paddleboard World Championship in Hawaii.
Volunteers Honoured at Rotary Awards
Brunswick SLSC Patrol Captain, Simon Ceglinski has been recognised for more than two decades of passionate and dedicated service to the movement by the Rotary Districts of NSW, taking out the Surf Life Saving NSW category at the annual Rotary Emergency Service Community Awards (RESCA).
NSW Snaps 17-Year Hoodoo at IRB Interstate Championships
Many years of hard work and focus on a singular goal came to a head at South West Rocks on Wednesday 15 July, where a strong NSW side ended a streak of Queensland dominance to triumph at the Sharkskin 2026 Australian IRB Interstate Championships.
$5.5M Available to NSW Surf Clubs for Facilities Upgrades
The latest round of the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program has opened for 2026/27, with surf clubs up and down the coast able to apply for funding from a pool of $5.5 million.
Caves Claims Fourth Straight IRB State Championships Title
Despite a spirited challenge from North Cronulla SLSC, a fourth straight title is heading back to Lake Macquarie after Caves Beach SLSC triumphed, once again, at the 2026 Sharkskin NSW IRB Championships in Fingal Bay.
Major Boost to Shark Drone Program to Improve Beach Safety
The NSW Government is significantly expanding its investment in shark-spotting drone technology to help keep people safer in the water with year-round coverage that will deliver the largest expansion of aerial shark surveillance in the world.
Competition Shines as Caves Seals Premiership Series
It’s another Sharkskin NSW Inflatable Rescue Boat Premiership title for Caves Beach SLSC, but the win came with a statement from a Sydney club that the chasing pack is getting closer and closer with every race.
Coogee Shark Bite Hero Reflects on Rescue Efforts
North Bondi and Newport SLSC lifesaver, Charlie Verco, says he’s “never been more grateful to be a part of Surf Life Saving” after his actions during a shark incident at Coogee where he was able to bring a woman who had been bitten back to shore.
NSW Lifesavers Among Community Sports Awards Finalists
Surf Life Saving NSW members and initiatives will contest five categories at the upcoming NSW Community Sports Awards, while a stalwart of country surf sports will be recognised with a Distinguished Long Service Award.