Two Sydney-based volunteer surf lifesavers have been recognised in the NSW Australia Day 2020 Awards.
Jetski Drivers in High Demand
Rescue Water Craft (Jetskis) are becoming an increasingly important asset in modern surf lifesaving operations. Their considerable speed and agility in the surf - and the fact they can be crewed by a single driver - makes them ideally suited to coastal emergencies requiring fast responses.
The Rubber Duckie Turns 50
Surf Lifesavers celebrated a milestone anniversary of the Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) on 2 November 2019, 50 years to the day that the first prototype was trialled at Avalon Beach in Sydney in front of a sceptical crowd of onlookers.
Collaroy’s Australian Champion Achieves Epic World Record
It’s a classic case of name coincidence; Collaroy SLSC’s Georgie Rowe has just ‘rowed’ her way into history after breaking the world five-kilometre indoor rowing record yesterday.
Meet the Women Keeping Ships Safe in NSW
Women are taking the helm and steering maritime into the future. Here’s how women are helping the ports of NSW stay safe, secure and open to the world.
Sydney Lifesavers Win Rescue of the Month Award
The rescue of a kitesurfer at Kurnell has won volunteer surf lifesavers the NSW Rescue of the Month award for September 2019.
Drone Cuts Response Time in Boating Incident
New technology and strategically positioned rescue equipment is making life easier for surf lifesavers responding to emergency callouts in the Batemans Bay area this season.
Kiama Lifesavers Win Rescue of the Month Award
The rescue of a rock fisherman at Kiama has won volunteer surf lifesavers the NSW Rescue of the Month award for July/August 2019.
Far South Coast Advanced Training To Save Lives
Powercraft play a vital role in rescues especially on the Far South Coast where emergency callouts can often be tasked to remote locations.