More than 20,000 active patrolling volunteers have returned to the beach , with the beginning of the Surf Life Saving season – marked by a symbolic raising of the red and yellow flags – officially announced at Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club on Friday 23 September by the NSW Premier, Dominic Perrottet.
NSW Records Deadliest Year for Coastal Drownings
The release today of the 2022 NSW Coastal Safety Report by Surf Life Saving NSW reveals that 2021/22 recorded the highest number of coastal drownings on record – up almost 30% on the 10-year average.
Surf Clubs Raise Nearly $300K for Mental Fitness
The Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row for mental fitness raised more than $290,000 in September after a record-breaking effort by 40 surf clubs and 12 gyms and schools across Australia.
Rock Fishing Safety Program Launches at Deadly Blackspot
The first in a series of ground-breaking rock fishing safety sessions has been delivered at Port Kembla this weekend, with Surf Life Saving NSW and the NSW Government joining forces to build awareness of the dangers of the sport.
Rock Fishers Rescued on Lower North Coast
Surf Life Saving Lower North Coast Duty Officer Jerrad Allen has hammered home the importance of wearing a life jacket when rock fishing after two young men were rescued from treacherous waters at Charlotte Head in Booti Booti National Park on Tuesday 6 September.
Vale John Wake
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Coffs Harbour SLSC and Surf Life Saving NSW Life Member, John Wake, on Tuesday 6 September.
Lifesaving 24 Hour Row Back for Biggest Year
Thousands of Australians are preparing to embark on the Gotcha4Life 24 Hour Row for mental fitness by keeping their rowing machines moving for 24 hours at surf clubs, gyms and schools.
Hazardous Surf Warning for NSW north coast
Surf and swell conditions are set to be hazardous over the coming days, with Surf Life Saving NSW issuing a particular warning to those intending to go rockfishing, boating or swimming.
Four NSW Athletes to be Inducted into SLSA Hall of Fame
Former Newport SLSC Ironwoman sensation, Georgia Miller and legendary Wollongong City SLSC board racer, Bob Little OAM are among four current and former NSW athletes set to be inducted into the Surf Life Saving Australia Hall of Fame later this year.