Posts by Whale Beach SLSC
The latest on the boatshed renovations
The History: The original stone boatshed (pictured above), which saw its final days in May 1974 could only fit two surf boats! Captured in the photo are legacy Whaley members Colin Timms, Rich Stewart and Ron Clark some years ago. Today, we pioneer into the future, renovating our boatsheds to ensure the space is functional,…
Read MoreAwards Night: A golden celebration of the 2017/18 season
The Annual Awards Night 2018 saw a sea of golden dresses, tuxedos, and everything in between – it was a fantastic evening with many of our members coming together to celebrate the season. Patrol Captain of the Year Suzy Bownes and Young Lifesaver of the Year Sophie Rothery, began the night with a touching tribute…
Read MoreDave Maguire rescues drowning tourist in Croatia
Our phenomenal surf lifesaver and boat sweep for our female rowers, Dave Maguire, saved the life of an Irish man whilst on a cycling tour through Europe. Without Dave’s expertise and exceptional surf lifesaving skills this man would not be alive today. Well done Dave, a sign that we are never really off duty as…
Read MorePatrol 9 awarded SNB branch and SLS NSW Rescue of the Month
Patrol 9 awarded SNB branch and SLS NSW Rescue of the Month by Whale Beach SLSC | Feb 7, 2018 | Achievements, Community, SLSA Whale Beach SLSC is exceptionally proud of the team from Patrol 9, who have been awarded Rescue of the Month by not only the Sydney Northern Beaches Branch but also from Surf Life Saving NSW. This…
Read MoreThe Big Swim 2018
Thought to be New South Wales longest continuing running ocean swim with its first start in 1974, THE BIG SWIM presented by the Whale Beach Surf Lifesaving Club in association with Macquarie is a journey swim, not around the buoys in a bay, or up and down a beach outside the break but a true…
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