Surf Life Saving NSW today launched its 2020 NSW Coastal Safety Report which highlights a concerning spike in boating-related coastal drownings on the NSW coastline. Last year, for the first time, boating incidents eclipsed swimming as the activity which led to the most fatalities.
$4 MILLION BOOST FOR NSW SURF LIFE SAVING CLUBS
Surf Life Saving Clubs across NSW will benefit from a $4 million funding injection following the opening of the NSW Government’s Surf Club Facility Program.
Flags Down on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
Beach goers urged to stay home to stop the spread of COVID.
Happy Holidays from the President
On behalf of the Surf Life Saving NSW Board and the Surf Life Saving Services Board, I would like to wish you and your families a very happy Christmas and New Year.
Surf Life Saving NSW Brings the Beach to the Bush
In response to research that highlighted 50 percent of people rescued from the surf live more than 50km from the beach, volunteer surf lifesavers have been visiting schools in rural and remote areas of NSW for the last 26 years to educate primary school students about beach safety as a part of Surf Life Saving NSW’s iconic Beach to Bush initiative.
Top Lifesavers Selected for Leadership Program
Eight up-and-coming NSW surf lifesavers have been selected to attend the 2021 Surf Life Saving Australia National Leadership College - the development program for aspiring leaders.
Newly Renovated Coogee Surf Life Saving Club Opens
On its 113th birthday on 13 December 2020, Coogee Surf Life Saving Club celebrated the official opening of its new clubhouse after undergoing the largest renovation in the club’s history.
Father and Son Drown on NSW Central Coast
Despite the best efforts of surf lifesavers and other emergency service responders, a 55-year-old man died and his son is in hospital after getting into difficulty in a rip at Frazer Park Beach on the NSW Central Coast.
Hazardous Surf Warning: Large Swell to Impact NSW Coastline
With hazardous weather conditions forecast to impact the northern NSW coastline from tomorrow and into Monday, surf lifesavers are urging the public to exercise caution when visiting the coast.