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October 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 Life Saving NSW Launches New Podcast Series
This month SLSNSW launched a new podcast series. The irreverently titled What the Surf?! podcast features news and interviews with volunteer surf lifesavers who dedicate thousands of hours each year to saving lives.
What the Surf?! introduces listeners to passionate surf lifesavers from the 129 surf clubs along the NSW coastline and celebrates their bravery, achievements and commitment to protecting and saving lives.
Quick Thinking Surf Lifesavers Revive Copacabana Man
Off-duty surf lifesavers are being praised for their quick-thinking after they revived a man who had a severe heart attack and collapsed in Copacabana on the NSW Central Coast.
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.
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. It may be one of the smallest branches in the state with only seven surf clubs, but the NSW Branch of the Year is leading the way with innovative training and search and rescue collaborations.
Mass Rescues Mean No Holiday for Hero Lifesavers
A group of off-duty surf lifesavers have emerged as unsung heroes after performing back-to-back rescues at the remote Seven Mile Beach on the NSW Lower North Coast.
SLSNSW Offering Free UAV Drone Pilot Training
Providing a new pathway into Surf Life Saving, the UAV training program gives aspiring pilots the opportunity to don the iconic red and yellow uniform and patrol the NSW coastline without even getting their feet wet.
Photo: Nobbys SLSC
#50yearsIRBs
50 years ago the Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) - or rubber ducky - revolutionised how we performed rescues. It has since become a vital piece of equipment that is used not only in Australia but right around the world.
Since records started the mighty IRB has saved 108,000 lives.
There are currently 1,094 IRBs being operated by 7,292 drivers and crewed by 14,388 crew in Australia. They are used by all 314 surf clubs to carry out rescues each week.
To help celebrate this iconic and life saving asset we want to share your IRB stories and photos. Were you a driver or crewy who helped save a life? Are you still in contact with the person you rescued? We want to hear from you! Send your IRB rescue stories and photos to media@surflifesaving.com.au
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.
NSW Athletes Shine at Coolangatta Gold
“I’d never done this race before so I didn’t know what to expect. It was a grind, but I absolutely love tough racing like that it makes it really interesting,” said Jemma Smith (Umina).
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.
Team NSW Wins 39 Medals in New Zealand
The state’s best Pool Rescue athletes have returned to Australia with a trove of 39 medals after cleaning up at the New Zealand National Championships earlier this month.
Meet the Women Keeping Ships Safe in NSW
The global maritime industry is changing. Historically a male-dominated industry, today women are increasingly taking the helm to steer maritime into the future.
Junior Athletes Inspired by Olympian
On the back of Team Australia’s impressive win in South Africa earlier this month, our future sport stars spent three days being inspired and learning from the professionals at the Sydney Academy of Sport, Narrabeen.
