Tag: surf life saving
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SURF LIFE SAVERS WELCOME CHANGES FOR COAST ROCK FISHERS
Central Coast rock fishers could face hefty fines, if they’re caught without a life jacket in the near future. Surf Life Savers have welcomed news council will opt into a scheme, making it mandatory for anglers to wear the life-saving devices.
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TERRIGAL TAKES OUT NUTTY MASTERS CARNIVAL
Surf life saving stalwarts turned out at Wamberal Beach today for the annual Nutty Masters carnival. The over 30s contested around 20 events including the sprint and relay. Defending champions, Terrigal were crowned winners again, beating the host club. The event commemorates the life of former Wamberal member Garry Lambert.
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NEAR-DROWNED CENTRAL COAST TEEN REUNITED WITH RESCUER
A teenage boy has been reunited with one of his rescuers, after nearly drowning at Soldiers Beach earlier this week. NBN News was there, as the boy and his family paid thanks to the man who saved his life.
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HERO SURFERS SAVE CENTRAL COAST TEEN FROM DROWNING
Two surfers have saved a teenage boy’s life, pulling him from the water after he tried to save a friend in distress at Soldiers Beach. Police say a 17-year-old girl was caught in a rip and the young man tried to help her just before 7:00PM last night. He then went under, himself. She made…
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UMINA WOMEN’S WIN OPENS SURF BOAT SEASON
The surf boat season has kicked off on the Central Coast with round one of the Streets Series. Eleventh-hour hosts Umina warming up for the national and state titles with a win in the Women’s Open.
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CAMDEN HAVEN SLSC AWARDED FOR DANGEROUS RESCUE
Camden Haven Surf Life Saving Club has been recognised at the Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence. The branch won Rescue of The Year, for saving the life of a Sydney woman who became caught in a rip on Easter Saturday. Vision Courtesy of Surf Life Saving NSW
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AVOCA WINS SLSCC BRANCH CHAMPS
Avoca finally knocked off Terrigal to claim surf lifesaving’s Branch Championships. But it was Umina’s Jemma Smith who really stood out at Ocean Beach today, claiming a massive 12 gold medals.
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CUDGEN HEADLAND WINS COUNTRY CHAMPS
Cudgen Headland has taken out the New South Wales Surf Lifesaving Country Championships at South West Rocks, ending Byron Bay’s six-year reign. More than 1400 competitors attended the two-day event at South West Rocks.
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COUNTDOWN TO SLS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS
The countdown is on to the 2017 New South Wales Country Surf Life Saving Championships. More than 1500 competitors will hit South West Rocks for the second-straight year.
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ROOKIE LIFESAVERS TACKLE TERRIGAL CHALLENGE
More than 90 young lifesavers flooded Terrigal Beach today for this year’s Rookie Challenge. The competition is designed to not only improve their skills, but reward them for their hard work during summer patrols.