With the unfolding COVID-19 situation on the Northern Beaches and now parts of Greater Sydney, there have been many enquiries in relation to the status of the State Championships scheduled for this coming February/March.
Man Drowns at Notorious Wattamolla Beach
Despite the fast response of Surf Life Saving and emergency service personnel, a 27-year-old man drowned yesterday at remote Wattamolla Beach after swimming in a coastal lagoon outside lifeguard patrol hours.
Drone Spots Large School of Sharks at Evans Head
A large school of whaler sharks (e.g. spinner, dusky, bull sharks) was spotted at Evans Head on the state’s far north coast yesterday, causing the beach to be closed for most of the day.
New Year’s Warning for NSW Beaches
Surf Lifesavers across the state are on standby for incidents, rescues and other emergencies in the lead-up to the traditionally busy and often dangerous New Year’s period.
Surf Club Facility Program Information Session
The NSW Office of Sport will hold an information session on January 20 regarding the $4 million Surf Club Facility Program recently announced by NSW Acting NSW Sports Minister, the Hon Geoff Lee.
New Report Shows Boating Deaths Highest on Record
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.