A Surf Life Saving NSW drone has been used to successfully locate a missing man in bushland at Port Macquarie, demonstrating the effectiveness of the technology for search and rescue applications in a variety of settings.
2021 NSW Lifesaving Development Camp
In April, Surf Life Saving NSW held its first Lifesaving Development Camp for surf lifesavers aged 16-21 years. The live-in program focused on developing and enhancing the knowledge and skills of young people, while at the same time preparing them to take on more responsibility in their patrol teams, their own clubs, and the wider community.
Mass Rescue at Tourist Hotspot Wins Award
The beautiful beaches of the Illawarra, easily accessible to people from south-western Sydney, were slammed over summer, with lots of rescues performed by lifesavers, both on patrol and in after-hours emergencies.
NSW Claims 223 Australian Titles in 2021!
From board riding to surf boats, the beach track, water arenas and lifesaving events, NSW athletes have taken centre stage at the 2021 Australian Championships winning almost half the Australian Titles on offer.
Rescues Up as NSW Lifesavers Lower the Flags
Sunday 25 April will be the final day of volunteer patrols for 2020/21 season for NSW surf lifesavers.
Vale Kevin Morrison
It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Surf Life Saving NSW and Surf Life Saving Australia Life Member Kevin Morrison from Nambucca Heads SLSC
Junior Lifesavers of the Year Announced
The 2021 Junior Lifesavers of the Year from every Surf Life Saving Branch in NSW have come together in Sydney this week to challenge themselves and learn new skills. Of the 22 young participants, the overall NSW Junior Lifesaver of the Year (JLOTY) award was presented to Taylah Moffitt from Kempsey Crescent Head SLSC and Vivek Sirkari from Warriewood SLSC.
Surf Boat Finale to NSW Championships
The 2021 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships, proudly supported by Your local club, concluded with the high flying action of the surf boat competition, which was rescheduled after floods forced the event to be cancelled in March.
Lifesavers to the Rescue in Flood Emergency
Once again, Surf Life Saving volunteers have stepped up to assist the community in a time of crisis.