New jet ski to patrol local beaches this summer

Trigg Island Surf Life Saving Club is gearing up for the coming patrol season as they took possession of their first jet ski this week. Trigg Island Surf Life Saving Club President Dan Humble said the new jet ski was a fantastic asset not just for the club but for…

Shark sightings up as helicopter patrols finish for the season

With a 16% increase in shark sightings and a resulting 20% increase in beach closures, Surf Life Saving WA’s (SLSWA) Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter Service (opens in a new tab) (WLRHS) continues to demonstrate the vital role it plays in protecting beach goers and those…

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…