Involvement in Surf Sports at any level – be it a competitor, coach or official – requires sincere and often unrivalled commitment to stand out in the field.
New Lifesavers Breaking Down Cultural Barriers
Eight young Muslim men are the latest to graduate from Surf Life Saving’s ground-breaking, culturally sensitive lifesaver training program, earning their Bronze Medallions and becoming fully fledged volunteer lifesavers at Wanda Surf Life Saving Club.
Illawarra Volunteer Wins Big at Rotary Awards
Woonona SLSC’s Morgan Clarke has been recognised for more than 12 years of passionate mentorship and service to Surf Life Saving, named the Overall Officer of the Year in a Volunteer Capacity at the Rotary Emergency Services Community Awards.
Four World Records for NSW Pool Athletes
A record-breaking weekend at the Gold Coast Aquatic Centre saw four NSW athletes set new world record times across an exhilarating three-day Australian Pool Rescue Championships.
State Rescue Award for Lower North Coast Lifesavers
A daring rescue off One Mile Beach in Forster in June has been praised by Lower North Coast Director of Lifesaving, Nathan De Rooy due to the high level of inter-agency cooperation between Surf Life Saving and NSW Police.
NSW Eyes Interstate Rescue Boat Title
Nearly 40 of the state’s best and up-and-coming Inflatable Rescue Boat racers are ready to compete for glory this weekend when the Sharkskin Australian and Interstate IRB Championships kick off at Kingscliff from 20-23 July.
New Beacons to Keep Swimmers Safe at Fingal
Locals and holiday makers at a popular but hazardous coastal location at Port Stephens will be able to swim a little safer with new lifesaving technology installed for use in emergencies, launched on Thursday 13 July by the Member for Port Stephens, the Hon Kate Washington.
Vale John Bevan
Surf Life Saving NSW is saddened to advise of the passing of Stockton SLSC, Hunter Branch and SLSNSW Life Member, John Bevan on 2 April 2023.
Caves Beach Crowned Twice on Bumper IRB Race Weekend
A hoodoo of nearly a decade was broken on the Central Coast on Sunday as Caves Beach SLSC emerged victorious from the 2023 Sharkskin NSW Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Championships.