Surf Sports in NSW is set for a shakeup following the release of Surf Life Saving NSW’s Surf Sports Re – Imagined – an inaugural surf sports strategy which will strive to position Surf Sports as NSW’s first choice coastal sport & recreational pursuit.
New Format Proves Huge Success at Australian Surf Boat Championships
The 2022 National Short Course Surf Boat Championships were held at Queenscliff at the start of December with mixed divisions put to the test for the first time. NSW crews took out 10 of the 12 events and saw two teams selected to represent Australia as a result.
Sydney Dominates at Interbranch Championships
A clinic of skill and speed on the beach has helped Sydney Branch to claim its first Interbranch Championship in six years, breaking a streak of three straight Sydney Northern Beaches titles in the process.
Men Rescued from Capsized Vessel at Newport
A remarkable rescue midway through the afternoon on National Water Safety Day has rammed home the message that lifejackets save lives, as two men were brought back to shore safe and well after their vessel capsized off Newport reef.
Interbranch Surf Championships Makes Welcome Return
Following two pandemic-affected years, Shelly Beach on the NSW Central Coast finally gets its chance to host the 2022 NSW Surf Life Saving Interbranch Championships.
Icons of Summer Team Up For Water Safety Day
Surf Life Saving NSW and the Sydney Sixers have teamed up to spread a message of surf and water safety, signalling the start of summer and, just as importantly, National Water Safety Day – where the focus is on raising awareness of safe practices around the water.
Footballers Swap Boots for Boards in Surf Safety Program
North Curl Curl SLSC is doing its part in educating at risk communities in surf safety, after successfully running a training program in conjunction with Blacktown City Football Club.
Safety Message for Schoolies Revellers
Alcohol, drugs, and the ocean do not mix any day of the year, but with schoolies celebrations set to officially kick off on Saturday 26 November, surf lifesavers are reaffirming the message to those looking to visit the beach as part of the celebrations.
Avoca Rock Fishing Safety Program Proves Success
More than 100 rock fishers have walked away better educated in how to stay safe after Surf Life Saving NSW’s popular rock fishing safety program, Gone Fishing, was successfully held at Avoca Beach yesterday, November 20.