News & Events

Near perfect conditions for season opening

  The first of the west coast zone abalone fishing sessions kicked off on Saturday and saw thousands of fishers descend upon onshore reefs to collect their quota of the popular delicacy in the one-hour fishing period. Warm weather and near ideal conditions saw surf life saving services perform two…

WA Surf League returns with a splash!

WA Surf League made its much awaited return at North Cottesloe beach on Sunday, as Round 1 kicked off with 16 teams from 11 clubs, including a combined south-west team, taking to the competition arena. The event opened in spectacular fashion with a new event, the 1km Team Beach Run.

Warnings keep south-west heli service busy

After a busy couple of weeks in the air, the crew of the south west Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter service has praised the actions of ocean users, who heeded warnings to leave the water following two recent shark sightings. At around 10.30am on Tuesday morning, while conducting a patrol between…

South west youth looking to make their mark!

A group of the south-west’s top young surf sports athletes will be heading to Perth this weekend to make their debut in round one of the WA Surf League at North Cottesloe beach. In its second year, this is the first year the WA Surf League will host a youth…

Foundation renews investment in SLSWA youth members

Earlier this month, we were delighted to welcome long term partners, the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of Western Australia (SMCFWA), back on board for a further 3 years as they continue their support of our youth members. Over the past 8 years their support of our very popular youth camps,…

Thousands of fishers prepare for the summer abalone season

  Abalone fishing season commences this Saturday, 8 December 17,000 fishers will target abalone over the summer months World Class seafood on the doorstep of Perth for the community Authorities urge fishers to take appropriate safety precautions to ensure their safety and that of their friends and family. With changes…

Warm weather heralds return to daily patrols for the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter

Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) patrol services will kick up a gear with the Busselton based Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter moving to daily patrols as of Monday through until the 3 February 2019. SLSWA General Manager Chris Peck said that with the warm weather seeing the return of people heading…

WA volunteers shine at national Awards of Excellence

The WA flag flew high at the 2018 Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) Awards of Excellence with two WA representatives picking up national titles. Among a field of outstanding finalists from surf life saving clubs across Australia, Sandy Clarke of Mullaloo SLSC took home the 2018 DHL Volunteer of the…