Despite predictions of possible ‘unsettled weather’ across parts of coastal NSW to end 2024, volunteer lifesavers and lifeguards are remaining vigilant ahead of what has traditionally proven one of the most challenging and dangerous times of the year.
Lifesavers Urge Beachgoers: ‘Make Safety a Priority This Holiday Season’
With the holiday season upon us and hundreds of thousands of beachgoers set to visit the coastline, volunteer lifesavers and lifeguards are reminding the public that alcohol and the ocean never mix and the safest place for them this summer is at a patrolled beach between the red and yellow flags.
NSW Stars in the Mix after Iron Series Round 1
Seven NSW athletes have progressed to the next rounds of the new-look Iron Series after a gruelling weekend at Wanda beach saw the field of 56 athletes whittled down to 44.
NSW Reaffirms National Beach and Ocean Dominance
Six wins on the trot was brought up in style by the NSW squad at the Australian Interstate Beach and Ocean Championships at Wanda on 13 December, even though a nail-biting finish saw just five points separate first and second when the podium was announced.
Six Years of Interstate Glory Up for Grabs for NSW
A focused and in-form NSW select group of Youth and Open athletes are preparing to defend six years of history on Friday 13 December when the Australian Interstate Ocean Championships descends on Wanda beach as a precursor to a huge weekend of surf sports.
Ingenia Holiday Parks Building Lifesaving Partnership
NSW volunteer surf lifesavers can continue to focus on the safety of the community this summer following the announcement that Ingenia Holiday Parks has extended its support of Surf Life Saving NSW for a further two years.
Vale John Reeves OAM
We are saddened to advise of the passing of John Reeves OAM – a valued member of Cooks Hill SLSC and a Hunter Branch and Surf Life Saving NSW Life Member.
Three Straight for Sydney at Interbranch Championships
Dominant displays on the sand and high-level consistency in the water has ultimately pushed Sydney Branch to a third consecutive Surf Life Saving NSW Interbranch Championships title at Cape Hawke on the state’s Lower North Coast.
Huge NSW Representation at Revamped Iron Series
The NSW lineup is locked and loaded ahead of a refreshed Iron Series in 2025, with 10 athletes across the male and female fields ready to compete in Round 1 & 2 at Wanda in December.