Safety & Rescue

Beach sense urged ahead of Easter long weekend

With warm weather forecast over the coming Easter long weekend, Surf Life Saving WA is urging West Australians to be sensible and heed state government advice if heading to the beach over the coming days. “We are fortunate that our beaches are still open, but that will only remain the…

Beach patrols to continue amidst Coronavirus crisis

Surf Life Saving WA have announced that beach patrols will continue across WA beaches to maintain public safety and prevent drownings as the state comes to grips with the growing Coronavirus crisis. While many people are self-isolating and public gatherings of more than 500 people in outdoor spaces have been…

Surf Life Saving WA receives abalone fisher safety grant

With abalone fishing recognised as the most dangerous coastal recreational activity in WA, with 5 fatalities since 2012, the 3 year, $300,000 grant will support the activity undertaken by Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) and its affiliated clubs to sustain abalone fisher safety. Surf Life Saving WA (SLSWA) General Manager,…

Diligent lifesavers to thank for a successful abalone season

Surf Life Saving WA credits the dedication of its clubs and members as the 2019/20 west coast zone abalone fishing season closes out fatality free. Despite a final session which proved challenging, with overcast weather and increased wind and swell catching out a number of fishers, overall the season saw…

Beach safety urged over holiday period

As WA looks set to provide some warm summer days for the Christmas and New Year period, Surf Life Saving WA are reminding beachgoers not to be complacent when it comes to their personal safety, and that of friends and family, when at the beach. “While we encourage people to…

Lifeguards set to hit the sand ahead of summer holidays

Lifeguard patrols at the popular Margaret Rivermouth Beach will commence for the season this Friday, 20 December and, while the red & yellow uniform will remain, the service will now be delivered by Surf Life Saving WA under a new contract to the Shire of Augusta Margaret River. The service will see…

Vigilance urged ahead of weekend abalone season opener

Surf Life Saving WA, the state’s peak coastal safety organisation, are reminding fishers to use caution ahead of this weekend’s West Coast zone abalone fishing season opener. Surf Life Saving WA General Manager Lifesaving, Chris Peck says that despite no fatalities last season, abalone fishing is still the most dangerous…

The not so cosy encounter at Cosy Corner

Three teenage divers found themselves in a distressing situation last Saturday as they became stranded on reef being circled by sharks, some 80 metres offshore at Cosy Corner, just south of Hamelin Bay. Alerted to the situation by WA Water Police, SLSWA’s Busselton based Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service…