James Coutie has one of the more unusual roles of LSV’s volunteers, as our Chief Remote Pilot.
The Point Lonsdale SLSC member oversees using drones to perform beach surveillance and mapping as part of a modern water safety initiative.
Giving …
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Wye River Surf Life Saving Club has reaped the rewards of a dedicated and dynamic mother-daughter duo, with mum Debra Hocking and daughter Miranda Bordignon at the helm of the club.
Debra became involved with Wye River SLSC in Miranda’s …
Hamish McKendrick is one of our valued volunteers who helped keep Victorian swimmer safe during season 2020-21, spending his summer patrolling the Mornington Peninsula.
A member of Portsea Surf Life Saving Club and LSV’s State Gear and Equipment officer, Hamish …
LSV have delivered more than 35 governance training courses and programs, upskilling over 550 community leaders in governance since July 2019.
The courses range from specifically tailored sessions for our life saving club boards and committees, to half day sessions …
After five months, Victoria’s 57 life saving clubs have taken down the red and yellow flags for the last time in 2020-21, marking the end of the state’s longest and busiest lifesaving season to date.
The extended season, which was …
The regional town of Mallacoota made international headlines in late 2019 when the skies were turned crimson as the town was surrounded by a catastrophic bushfire. Just over a year after, Mallacoota Surf Life Saving Club has thanked those who …
A healthy dose of sibling rivalry is nothing out of the ordinary, but for the Dripps brothers of Jan Juc Surf Life Saving Club, it’s the driving force behind their impressive Champion Lifesaver results.
Finn (19), Freddie (18) and Samuel …
In 2020, it’s estimated 145,000 children missed swimming lessons each week due to COVID-19 lockdowns, amassing to a staggering 5 million lost lessons.
As Victorians flock back to pools for lessons now restrictions have eased, an estimated 600-plus swim teachers …
After a whirlwind week of competition on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships (The Aussies) are over for 2021.
Athletes waited for 740 days since Aussies 2019 for the chance to compete at this level, in particular …
Ocean Grove SLSC has been named ‘Overall Club Champion’ with 504 points at the 2020/21 LSV Victorian Youth/Senior State Championships, with Point Leo SLSC taking out the 2020/21 LSV Victorian Masters State Championships.
Lorne SLSC hosted the R&R, beach and …