Surf Life Saving NSW has supported SES in flood zones with volunteer lifesavers responding to calls for assistance across Sydney and the Central Coast in the wake of the wild storms that battered the region over the weekend and into Monday.
Surf Club Improvements Get the Green Light
Nearly $1.5m is set to go towards critical surf club upgrades on the Tweed Coast, Central Coast and in the Sutherland Shire with the latest Surf Club Facility Grant announcement. In all, 22 NSW clubs are set to benefit from the latest round of NSW Government funding.
Future Bright for Sharkskin NSW Inflatable Rescue Boat Premiership
A slew of excellent results for all competing clubs on the final weekend of the Sharkskin NSW Inflatable Rescue Boat Premiership at Ocean Beach has shone a spotlight on the importance of the event as a method of upskilling while the iconic red and yellow flags are down over winter.
Inflatable Rescue Boat Premiership to be Settled on Central Coast
A race between two in the Sharkskin NSW Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Premiership will be settled on the Central Coast this weekend, with Kiama Downs or Caves Beach set to be confirmed as series winners when racing concludes on Sunday at Ocean Beach.
Multicultural Short Film Series Targets Reducing Drowning
The day that changed Amr Sheiba’s perspective on rock fishing in Australia lives as vividly in his mind as though it happened yesterday.
Surf Life Saving NSW Members named as OAM Recipients
Congratulations to members of Surf Life Saving in NSW, recognised in this year’s Queens Birthday honours list.
Remarkable Statistic Highlights Importance of Subcontinent Partnership
A devastating drowning rate nearly 20% higher than the entirety of NSW, on a patch of coastline shorter than Mona Vale to Manly, is behind a partnership between Surf Life Saving NSW and India – focussed on increased awareness of safe swimming practices.
Kiama Downs Takes Upper Hand in Sharkskin NSW Inflatable Rescue Boat Premiership
A second straight round win for Kiama Downs SLSC at Broulee has seen the South Coast club leapfrog Caves Beach into first place in the 2022 Sharkskin NSW Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) Premiership, meaning the Premiership win will come down to the final weekend at Ocean Beach on 25-26 June.
Rock Fisher Rescued While Rescue Boats Race
A 34 year-old rock fisherman narrowly escaped drowning after being washed into the sea at Pretty Point near Batemans Bay on Sunday 12 June, thanks to the skills of a highly experienced Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) crew.