A team of Australian Surf Life Saving trainers recently travelled to Phuket in Thailand to run lifeguard, junior lifesaver and water safety training programs for local lifeguards.
Boxing Day Rescue Wins Award
It was Boxing Day 2019 and the post-Christmas stampede to the NSW coastline had begun. A howling north-east wind was blowing - attracting kite-surfers and sailboarders to Sydney’s beaches to take advantage of the perfect sailing conditions. However, the swell increased over the course of the afternoon and by 3pm conditions on the water were rough with significant wind chop.
Vale Dennis O’Sullivan: Man of the People
It is with great sadness that Surf Life Saving NSW advises the passing of Life Member Dennis O’Sullivan.
Dry Lifesavers Take to the Skies
Surf Life Saving NSW has had a long association with aviation over its 112-year history – operating both fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters for search and rescue and marine creature surveillance. Now a new breed of ‘dry lifesaver’ is being trained to use unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) technology to help keep beachgoers safe on the NSW coastline.
Aussie Lifesavers Support New Gaza Surf Club
The Palestinian territory of Gaza isn’t well known for its beaches. Its association with the Australian Surf Life Saving movement, however, dates back to World War II and two Gazan surf lifesavers are determined to set up a new Gaza Beach Surf Lifesaving Club - with the assistance of North Steyne SLSC in Manly and the Gaza Surf Project.
Five Minutes with Hayley Smith
Hayley Smith from Cudgen Headland SLSC is attending her 10th State Champs this year. At 18, Hayley has developed into a talented surf competitor representing the Far North Coast branch and the NSW Country team at the Interstate Championships.
Vale Max Waters OAM: The Innovator
It is with great sadness that Surf Life Saving NSW advises of the passing of life member Max Waters OAM on 4 February 2020 at 89 years-old.
Five Minutes with Tom Bridge
Tom Bridge from Avoca SLSC will compete in his last Your local club Inclusive Champs this year ahead of transitioning into the Under 12s Nippers program in 2021.
U.S. Provides Direct Relief for Bushfire Effort
With the recent bushfire crisis attracting attention from around the world, Surf Life Saving NSW has been the recipient of an incredibly generous donation of around 40,000 particulate face masks.