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.
Quick Thinking Lifesavers and Lifeguards Awarded NSW Rescue of the Month
Sunday 27 December 2020: Near-record crowds flock to Sydney’s beaches after a wet Christmas. Surf Life Saving Sydney Support Ski operator Kane Hughes described the day as the busiest he had experienced in a long time along the Bate Bay stretch.
Nippers Save Mates Life at State Champs
Over 25,000 kids between 5-13 years took part in the Nippers junior activities program this season in NSW. They learn about surf safety, gain skills in the water as well as participate in competition with many also representing their clubs in local, branch and state championship events.
Beach Closures Expected Due to Flooding
Many beaches across NSW are expected to be closed this weekend due to polluted and hazardous water after a week of torrential rain and floods.
Sharks Saving Lives in New Partnership
Surf Life Saving NSW has teamed up with Madimack in the fight to prevent drownings by running our successful CPR course, Living Room Lifesaver with the Cronulla Sharks.
Warning Comes as Coastal Hazards Combine
Large swell, strong winds and poor water quality have combined to cause extremely hazardous coastal conditions in NSW.
Surf Life Saving Joins Flood Relief Efforts
Volunteers and assets including Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB) and jetskis are assisting with flood relief and rescue activities throughout the state, with more on standby in case the unfolding natural disaster worsens in some areas as expected.