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.
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.