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March 2019
Welcome to our monthly e-news for Surf Life Saving members in NSW. Each month we’ll bring you a quick snapshot of what’s happening across the state, we’ll celebrate the achievements of some of our dedicated surf lifesavers, let you know about the latest special offers for members and feature upcoming events!
Surf Champs Wrap Up At Swansea
The 2019 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships, proudly supported by Your local club, wrapped up earlier this month after a solid three days of competition in the Opens at Swansea Belmont SLSC. The elite level of the sport was on display in a big way as the premier events were run under blue skies, high temperatures and small surf conditions.
Check out our website for all of the event wrap stories and all of the live streamed videos are available on Youtube if you missed out on any of the action! Photos from the 2019 Age Champs are also available on GeoSnapshot.
Far South Coast Team Step Up To Assist Coastal Investigation
When a person goes missing on the vast, rugged far southern NSW coastline, it often takes the expertise of many agencies to perform a successful search and rescue operation.
Surfer Safety Series: Episode Three - You're In The Water And Something Bad Happens, What Do You Do Next?
The Surfer Safety Series hosted by Newport SLSC's Nick Carroll is an introduction to taking the first steps to help save a life for surfers. The six part series breaks down surfboard rescues and basic CPR for surfers.
The Beach Is Set For Everyone
It was all smiles for the 45 competitors from 10 surf clubs who hit Mona Vale Beach in mid-February for the third annual Sydney Northern Beaches Branch Inclusive Championships.
NSW Youth Head To Nationals
The 2019 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, better known as 'The Aussies' to its 6,500 competitors, begins this weekend with the cream of NSW youth athletes set to take centre stage.
Surf Life Saving Celebrates Diversity At Lunar New Year
In February this year, Surf Life Saving New South Wales had the opportunity to take part in one of Sydney’s largest public events. As the official charity partner of the 2019 Lunar New Year Festival, volunteer lifesavers celebrated the Year of the Pig through the creation of a ‘City Beach’ in Circular Quay; the purpose being to interact with the public and spread important surf-safety messages.
