Surfing
Drones used to save teenage swimmers
By Agencies at January 22, 2018 | 6:19 pm | 0 Comment
Lifeguards used a drone fitted with a flotation device to rescue two swimmers struggling in heavy surf at Lennox Head. In a world-first rescue, lifeguards at Lennox Head have used a drone to spot two swimmers in powerful surf about one kilometre north of the flags. The lifeguard used the drone to drop a Rescue Pod into the water. Once expanded, the swimmers were more...
Top 10 surf spots in NSW, Australia
By Agencies at December 5, 2017 | 9:26 pm | 0 Comment
Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach is the 10th site in NSW to be recognised as one of Australia’s top surfing destinations and named a National Surfing Reserve. National Surfing Reserves are 'iconic' places of intrinsic environmental, heritage, sporting and cultural value. Top beaches in NSW that have also been named National Surfing Reserves are: Angourie more...
Young men most at risk of dying in ‘Rip Currents’
By PT News Service at October 11, 2016 | 12:24 am | 0 Comment
In a bid to combat the ongoing issue of drowning deaths along the Australian coastline, Surf Life Saving Australia has launched a sobering safety campaign highlighting the serious dangers of rip currents – and according to figures, it’s young men who are most at risk of losing their lives. ‘The Facts about Rip Currents’ campaign will bust some common myths more...
Schoolies urged to be beach safe
By PT News Service at November 27, 2015 | 12:13 pm | 0 Comment
As NSW Schoolies celebrations are about to begin, Surf Life Saving NSW is urging partying teens to make their visit to the beach a safe one. With school leavers descending on NSW’s popular coastal towns from this weekend, teenagers are being reminded to play it safe while enjoying the ocean. Lifeguards and lifesavers will be out reinforcing the ‘Don’t Drink and more...
Be beach aware during holidays
By PT News Service at September 21, 2015 | 8:45 pm | 0 Comment
As the spring air heats up thousands are expected to make the most of the good weather and head to their nearest beach, but lifeguards are calling on everyone to be “beach aware” these school holidays with strong swells expected along the coastline from Wednesday. The Bureau of Meteorology on Monday issued a dangerous surf warning for the period of Tuesday 22 more...
Shark Sighting Closes Beaches at Ballina
By PT News Service at July 27, 2015 | 6:59 pm | 0 Comment
A large shark has been spotted just offshore this morning at Ballina near a group of surfers. Police and Surf Life Saving have closed beaches in the area for the few hours and are urging people to stay out of the water. Ballina SLSC members have helped police clear the water and erected beach closed signs. The Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter is conducting aerial more...
Large swells and strong winds expected along NSW Coast
By PT News Service at April 8, 2015 | 3:27 pm | 0 Comment
Surf Life Saving NSW are urging beachgoers from Illawarra to the Hunter to maintain extra vigilance when participating in coastal activities over the next two days after the Bureau of Meteorology issued a dangerous surf warning. Strong off-shore winds reaching speeds of up to 50 knots are expected to bring peak swells of between 4-6 metres throughout more...
Heavy swells forecast for NSW coastline
By PT News Service at February 20, 2015 | 6:41 pm | 0 Comment
Photo Courtesy: The Herald Surf Life Saving New South Wales urges all coastal water users to remain vigilant following the issuing of a dangerous surf warning by the Bureau of Meteorology. The heavy swells, strong coastal winds and widespread rain expected are caused by the presence of Tropical Cyclone Marcia off the Queensland Coast. Heavy conditions are expected more...
More heavy swells forecast for NSW coast
By PT News Service at February 5, 2015 | 5:58 pm | 0 Comment
Surf Life Saving New South Wales is urging all coastal water users to be mindful of their own and others safety with heavy swells expected to hit over the next 48 hours. An initial south to south-easterly swell of around 2 – 2.5 metres will affect the Batemans Coast region by Wednesday evening. The swell has been forecast to head north overnight and will affect the more...
Dangerous surf forecast to hit NSW coast
By PT News Service at January 30, 2015 | 6:18 pm | 0 Comment
Surf Life Saving New South Wales is urging all coastal water users to exercise caution over the next 48 hours as dangerous surf conditions have been forecast. From Friday a south-to-south-easterly swell of up to 4 metres with a swell period of up to 12 seconds is expected to affect the entire NSW coastline. The hazardous conditions have been forecast to continue into more...
