#SEARCH Lifesaver 23 #moruya tasked to #Bermagui to assist person stuck on rocks. On arrival the person had been picked up by the #Bermagui surf IRB. ✅
#MESSAGE // SLSNSW President George Shales would like to sincerely thank our members and those who will be covering callout team surveillance patrols for the remainder of the season.
Message to SLS Members:
Make sure you’re up-to-date with #COVID19 – take the free online course available for all SLS Members here: https://t.co/hiwmO24bXW
#RESCUE Lifesaver 23 tasked to #PedroPoint to boat in difficulty. Swimmer winched down and swam to boat to check welfare. Anchor line snapped and started to drift towards beach. Moruya IRB towed out of break to @MarineRescueNSW and rescue swimmer retrieved
#MEMBERS // A page on our website has been set up to house information and resources for members regarding the #coronavirus pandemic. We will continue to update our website as information becomes available.
🖥️ https://t.co/D1qIr957kN
The NSW RFS created a dedicated account to collect donations for the families of volunteers tragically killed at Green Wattle Ck fire. This is official donation account, established with endorsement of the spouses of Geoffrey & Andrew. https://t.co/UwbOTSsgOg #nswrfs#nswfires
#FINAL: #Lifesaver23 has located two people wearing life jackets on their overturned boat. @bermisurfclub IRB directed to the scene to collect them.
Life jackets save lives!
WEEKEND // Congratulations to SLSNSW Branch of the Year @FSCLifesaving , who raised over $45k this weekend thanks to the 2EC and Power Fm radiothon this weekend.
INNOVATION OF THE YEAR. Congratulations to the Far South Coast Branch, NSW worthy winners for their innovative approach to improving lifesaving services.
#AOE19#ThisisQueensland@slsnsw
#TRAINING // The Far South Coast branch spent last weekend on a combined powercraft training weekend at #tathraslsc. An amazing opportunity for all operators of #IRB#Jetski and #UAV to get together ahead of summer.
#LIFESAVING // Fully equipped support vehicles and jetskis are being rolled out to all 11 Surf Life Saving Branches in NSW thanks to enhanced rescue funding provided by the NSW Government.
https://t.co/W5khxYZYeY
#AWARDS // Wendy Law of #brouleeSurfersSurfLifeSavingClub was awarded 2019 Volunteer of the Year. "It's pretty amazing there were some pretty big names on the list. It's recognition for a lot of years doing what I love to do with Surf Life Saving."
#AWARDS // Congratulations Far South Coast, Development of Joint Operations Search and Rescue Capability, the 2019 Innovation of the Year. #SLSNSWAwards
#SEARCH: The search for a missing swimmer at Gillards Beach is continuing. #Lifesaver23 has searched an extensive area off the coast. The crew have refuelled at Merimbula and is airborne again. Working closely with @FSCLifesaving, @slsnsw, @nswpolice and @MarineRescueNSW.