A busy weekend for lifesavers, headlined by a successful resuscitation at Ocean Beach on the Central Coast, has once again highlighted the value of volunteers patrolling our coastlines.
Rock Fishing Safety Program Hits Central Coast
Surf Life Saving NSW’s ground-breaking rock fishing safety program moves to Avoca Beach this month – the first for the region in a program that will see rock fishers across the state learn about vital safety measures and skill-building and receive a free lifejacket.
Emergency Beacon Saves Two Men from Drowning on Far North Coast
Two males in their 20s have been rescued at the notorious drowning hotspot, Dreamtime Beach on the state’s far north coast after a woman activated the Emergency Response Beacon (ERB), alerting the Surf Life Saving NSW State Operations Centre that the men were drowning.
Record Number of Lifesavers Bringing Beach Safety to the Bush
More than 10,000 primary school-aged children, 86 participating schools, 14,000 kilometres travelled – these are the key numbers behind Surf Life Saving NSW’s flagship education program, Beach to Bush, set to take over regional and rural NSW this month.
Competitors to ‘Storm’ NSW Beaches as Exciting New Event Debuts
You’ve asked and we’ve listened – a brand-new, fast-paced, team-style beach series has been added to the Surf Life Saving NSW surf sports calendar, with the first event set to take place on Saturday 5 November at North Steyne SLSC.
Vale Ron Shepherd
It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore SLSC, Far North Coast Branch and Surf Life Saving NSW Life Member, Ron Shepherd, on Wednesday 26 October, aged 88.
Unique Rescue in Flood Relief Efforts
Flood relief efforts across the state continued in earnest this week, with volunteer lifesavers deployed to assist SES in daily taskings and distress calls.
Mona Vale Celebrates 100 Years
Life Members, long service members and distinguished guests were on hand to celebrate a remarkable milestone on the Northern Beaches on 21 October, with the date marking 100 years since the formation of the new Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club.
Northern Beaches Lifesavers Recognised for Flood Relief Role
Proving lifesavers are never truly off duty, Avalon Beach SLSC’s Nick Sampson and Jason Dale’s quick thinking and sound action in a high-pressure situation has seen the Northern Beaches pair awarded with Surf Life Saving NSW’s Rescue of the Month for July 2022.