Archive: Nov 2016

23 . 11 . 2016

My Beach

Surf lifesavers answer call to patrol from the sky this summer

Dubbed the ‘Lifesaver in the Sky’, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) is set to take beach patrols to new heights this summer with the commencement of a drone patrol trial. The trials, part of the State Government’s $33 million shark hazard mitigation strategy, will be conducted at multiple beach locations commencing in December. The drone […]

Safety & Rescue

19 . 11 . 2016

My Beach

Lifesavers ask for helping hand to keep WA’s beaches safe this summer

Last summer more than 570 lives were saved on WA beaches by volunteer surf life savers and now they are asking for a helping hand of their own. Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) 2016 BeachSAFE Appeal kicks off on Monday 21 November, raising vital funds to support Western Australia’s 30 Surf Life Saving Clubs, more […]

Safety & Rescue

09 . 11 . 2016

My Beach

Surf Sport wrap of huge weekend of action

The most recent weekend saw over 1000 of our members competing in Surf Sport events on beaches across the state, with action taking place on both the northernmost and southernmost beaches of the metro being used for the first time this season. SunSmart Premiership Series: Nippers Coogee Beach was the venue for the first interclub […]

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