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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…

Good luck to our 2022 SLSA Awards of Excellence finalists

The 2022 Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence returns to the Gold Coast this Saturday for the first in-person event since 2019. The annual awards celebrate the achievements of members & clubs from across the country & recognise their dedication and commitment to their communities. Winners from 12 categories…

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…

VALE Robert “Bob” Howard ESM OAM

We were saddened to hear of the recent passing of Floreat Surf Life Saving Club, Surf Life Saving WA, & Surf Life Saving Australia Life Member, Robert “Bob” Howard ESM OAM. Bob’s involvement and commitment to Surf Life Saving spanned decades, beginning at Fremantle Surf Life Saving Club where he…

Spring heralds return of patrols to WA beaches

Surf Life Saving WA’s Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service will return to the sky tomorrow, watching over West Australian beachgoers through until April 2023. Surf Life Saving WA General Manager Lifesaving Chris Peck, said the Service continues to play a central role in helping keep WA beachgoers safe. “While…

Surf joins Water Police & Marine Rescue for training day

Last Thursday, 18 August, with representatives from six of our clubs, we joined forces with the Peel Water Police and Mandurah Volunteer Marine Rescue in a multi-agency training exercise in preparation for the coming season. With more than 50 participants, including 18 members from Secret Harbour, Port Bouvard, City Of…

Mullaloo claim their sixth straight Champion Club honours

After a couple of false starts due to unfavourable weather conditions, the 2022 WA IRB Championships finally took place at Sorrento Beach last weekend. Conditions were perfect for fast racing, and even with a reduced number of clubs competing, there were some outstanding races with several finishes too close to…

Western Suns claim 4th and multiple Australian records at Pool Rescue Championships

Western Suns Team close out a huge weekend in the pool, placing 4th at the 2022 Interstate Pool Rescue Championships, the first to be held since 2019. Following three days of action in the pool, the team, comprised of only 6 female and 5 male athletes, performed exceptionally well…