World championship tour surfer Matt Wilkinson has had a close encounter with a shark while surfing at Sharpes Beach at Ballina today.
Sharks, Big Crowds and Rescues keep Surf Lifesavers Busy
Surf lifesavers were flat-out across the October long weekend with high temperatures bringing huge crowds to most NSW beaches. Despite Christmas holiday like numbers on the beach and a significant number of rescues along the NSW coastline, there were no drownings thanks to the efforts of volunteer surf lifesavers and lifeguards along the coast.
LIVE: 2020 Envirobank Super Teams Series Drafting
Surf Life Saving NSW is excited to introduce the Envirobank NSW Super Team Series - a new event concept that features six teams competing across Swim, Ski, Board, Sprint, Flags, 2km Run and Relay racing over three rounds, similar to the SSTL and Interstate formats.
Athletes will be drafted into six teams across the disciplines of Swim, Ski, Board, 2km Run, Sprint, Flag and Iron.
Drone Alerts Surfers to Sharks at Kingscliff
Drone speaker technology has proved its worth this month at Kingscliff Beach on the Far North Coast after lifeguard Andrew Abood was able to alert surfers to the presence of sharks close by.
Surf Lifesavers Prepare for a Busy Long Weekend on NSW Beaches
With COVID-19 travel restrictions preventing holidaymakers from travelling interstate or overseas, the number of people on some NSW beaches these school holidays has been similar to those normally seen at Christmas and New Year. Surf lifesavers are now worried about the possibility of increased coastal drownings this coming long weekend.
Nth Palm Beach Lifesavers Assist Emergency Medivac
North Palm Beach Surf Life Saving Club members provided critical support in a recent emergency medical evacuation, assisting paramedics locate and treat a man having a cardiac episode on the Barrenjoey Headland, Palm Beach.
World’s Largest CPR Class A Success
Surf Life Saving NSW was proud to partner with the former yellow Wiggle Greg Page and Nextdoor in a world record attempt for the most people trained in CPR at one time. The free virtual event beamed live from the Castle Hill RSL on 19 September was estimated to have reached around 25,000 people on the night, and an additional 5000 post the event.
Teenager Drowns Near Forster
Surf lifesavers are pleading with holidaymakers to always swim between the red and yellow flags, at patrolled locations, after a teenager drowned at an unpatrolled beach on the NSW Lower North Coast today.
Coaches’ Corner – Daniel Robberds
Surf Sport coaches play a crucial role in developing, inspiring and leading athletes to achieve their goals within Surf Life Saving. Each fortnight we'll be profiling some of the incredible coaches from around NSW and finding out their tips and tricks and what they enjoy most about being a Surf Sports coach.