On behalf of Surf Life Saving Sydney, we wish all our Members, Officers, friends and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.|
Surf Life Saving Sydney is extremely proud of our members and their achievements throughout this season and we thank you.
Enjoy a safe holiday period on and off the beach.
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U11 Development Camp – Registrations now open
Clubs can submit registrations for Nippers and Minders for the annual U11 Development Camp to be held at Deer Park, Port Hacking 28-30 January 2022. All information can be found here in Circular 19
ROM October – Branch Winner
Congratulations to Sydney Support Operations Team being awarded Branch Winner Rescue of the Month for October 2021.
On 17 October at 12.15 pm members of SLSS support services : Sydney RCO, Duty Officer Eastern Beaches, SR30 crew, Support Ski 3, and Randwick Lifeguards were involved in a successful rescue south of Little Bay off the 18th Hole Coast Golf Club.
13SURF downwards notification advising 2 people in water at Little Bay after boat capsized. Location South Little Bay.
Rescue Crew person from SR30 were tasked to enter the water as per a risk assessment by the Skipper of SR30. SS3 operators tried to get the female from the boat but she was tied to the boat by rope. Rescue swimmer from SR30 was deployed to remove the female from boat that she tied her self to. The male skipper of the overturned vessel was taken to SR30 by SS3. The reason the Jet skis and SR30 where tasked to the job was due to the conditions on the water it was quite choppy and had a good size swell running with white caps on the ocean. The training by both SR30 crew and SS3 operator was the reason the rescue was a success.
The Job was about 300m away from the cliff with a Southerly wind of about 15km plus we had a swell of about 3 to 4 foot Medium visibility and had some white caps on the ocean. It was a reflective swell off the cliff face that made it a difficult time to retrieve the 2 POI’s as the reflective swell hit by the southerly swell made the over turned boat move a lot in the water. At one stage the POI that was tied to the over tuned boat was going under water and she was classed as a near drowning patient. The out side Temp was about 23.
A successful rescue with the team of services working together for a positive outcome.
Win a Betty’s Dining Experience – opportunity for our Clubs
Our Branch Partner Betty’s Burgers is giving our Clubs the opportunity to Win a Betty’s Dining Experience valued at $500. This promotion starts this weekend – for 2 weekends only – so please get your best patrol photo (ensure you follow the 4 steps in the flyer attached) for your chance to win.
Bettys Burgers – SLSS WIN a Bettys Dining Experience
SLSS Junior Lifesaver of Year – nominations are open
Nominations for SLS Sydney Junior Lifesaver of the Year Award are now open for 2021-22.
Junior Lifesaver of the Year is a way for Clubs and Branches to recognise their U14 members’ achievements and contribution. All information can be found in Circular 17
Key Dates
- Nominations close at Branch Friday 26th November 2021 at 5:00pm
- Branch Finalists advised by 6th December 2021
- Interview for selected finalists 16th January 2021
- Sydney Branch Junior Lifesaver of the Year will be announced at the 2021-22 Branch Age Championships – Sunday 6th February 2022
It is important you follow the instructions required for the nomination form and nomination questions, as outlined in Circular 17.