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April 2020
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!
Bungan Beach and North Avoca Junior Lifesavers Win State Award
Congratulations to Kale Puata (North Avoca SLSC) and Chloe Carr (Bungan Beach SLSC), the 2020 NSW Junior Lifesavers of the Year!
For the first time in its 32-year history, the process for the selection of the prestigious awards for 13 and 14-year old lifesavers has been completed online due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Season Thanks to Volunteers and Lifeguards
Surf Life Saving NSW and the Australian Lifeguard Service thanks all volunteers and paid lifeguards for their vigilance and service during these extraordinary and unprecedented times and look forward to returning to beaches to protect and save lives next season.
Patrols Go Virtual During Coronavirus
It’s not only office workers who are turning to video conferencing to communicate and keep in touch during the Coronavirus pandemic. Surf lifesavers are also using this technology to stay connected with other surf club members.
Race Analysis Series
The Race Analysis Series is an opportunity to walk through surf sports finals with our champions. We'll break down the winning performances so you can pick up tips and tricks to help you improve your racing skills.
In episode one, join Max Brooks with his coach Nick Carroll and brother Charlie to talk through tactics, techniques and what was going through the champion Ironman's head during the 2019 Australian Ironman race.
Off Duty Lifesavers Win Award For Bronte Mass Rescue
A mass rescue that was described as incredible and heroic, has won lifesavers James and Kirsty McLennan a Rescue of the Month Award for saving the lives of nine people who were caught in the notorious Bronte Beach rip.
Original Yellow Wiggle Promotes Safe CPR During Covid-19 Crisis
Surf Life Saving NSW has teamed up with the original “Yellow Wiggle”, Greg Page, to launch a new video demonstrating safe cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) technique during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Living Room Lifesavers - Online CPR Course
For the very first time, we’ve made our surf lifesavers' training resource available to the community, allowing you to learn life saving CPR skills at home.
SLSNSW Donates Protective Equipment to Frontline Police
On behalf of SLSNSW, CEO Steven Pearce has donated 11,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) masks to the NSW Police Force.
Navy Dynamic Duo - Protecting Australians On and Off the Beach
Many of those who keep our beaches safe as volunteer surf lifesavers also defend our country as members of the Australian Defence Force. On weekends, Louise and Owen Skjeime are active members of Garie Surf Life Saving Club and Bondi Surf Bathers Life Saving Club, patrolling the NSW coastline as volunteers. On weekdays, they work full-time with the Royal Australian Navy.
SurfLIFE Magazine - The Quarterly Magazine from SLSNSW
SurfLIFE has gone digital! Our quarterly magazine that you know and love is now available online.
Your Online Shopping Can Now Save Lives
Register for free with Shopnate and each time you shop online at over 680 big retailers including eBay, The Iconic, and ASOS, Surf Life Saving NSW will receive a donation at no extra cost to you.
New Episode of What the Surf?!
This month we celebrate 40 years of women in Surf Life Saving with the all-women's March Past at the NSW State Championships. We also talk to Jenny Kenny about becoming SLSA's newest Life Member and SLSNSW President George Shales about the early end of the patrol season due to Coronavirus - and what's ahead for next season.
