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City Beach Lifeguard Saves Two Young Lives

A potential tragedy at City Beach was averted earlier this month thanks to the brave and swift actions of Ethan Lewins, an additional on-duty Surf Life Saving WA lifeguard contracted by the Town of Cambridge. The incident occurred on 12 July when three young children were playing at the water’s…

End of summer no time for complacency says Surf Life Saving WA

While Surf Life Saving Western Australia (SLSWA) reported a drop in coastal and ocean drowning deaths across WA this summer, with plenty more hot weather still on the cards over coming weeks, they are reminding beachgoers to remain vigilant about their safety around the water. Since 1 December 2022, tragically,…

Beach safety urged across the holiday season

As WA looks set to deliver ideal beach weather for the Christmas break, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) urges beachgoers to remain vigilant when heading to the beach over the coming holidays. “We know that going to the beach on Christmas Day and over the holiday period is a truly…

Rescue numbers remain cause for alarm as abalone season set to open

Despite no fatalities last season but with rescue numbers alarmingly high, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) is urging fishers to put safety ahead of their catch as the annual West Coast Zone abalone fishing season opens this weekend. Last year, volunteer surf lifesavers performed 46 rescues, administered 48 cases of…

Outstanding contributions of young members recognised

More than 100 outstanding young members from across WA were recognised for their achievements at Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) annual Nipper & Youth Awards presented by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of WA, held this afternoon. Nearly 300 guests gathered at this year’s event to recognise and celebrate the…

Country Carnival locations announced for 2023 and 2024

The Country Carnival is a significant event on the surf sports calendar every season. Held over the Australia Day weekend, it is a great opportunity to get away and enjoy all things surf with families, friends, and clubmates. Last year, over 1300 competitors and their families descended on Bunbury for…

Lifesavers perform nearly 400 rescues as WA patrol season comes to a close

As the red & yellow flags are packed down signifying the end of the 2021/22 lifesaving patrol season,  the efforts of surf lifesavers across WA beaches this past summer are recognised. Surf Life Saving WA General Manager Lifesaving Chris Peck paid tribute to the work of the more than 5,500…

Safety a priority as abalone season opens

Despite no fatalities last season but with rescue numbers alarmingly high, Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) is urging fishers to put personal safety and the safety of friends, family and fellow fishers ahead of their catch as the annual West Coast Zone abalone fishing season opens this weekend. Surf Life…