March 2005

Royal recognition for St. Lucian Lifesavers

Carol Devaux, the President of St. Lucia Life Saving Association hosted a Cocktail Party on behalf of the Association to thank those who sponsered their Men’s Team, who participated in…


Aussies and South Africans tie

Following days of intense competition, South Africa and Australia have emerged as joint victors with a tied point score of 738 at the 2005 South African Stillwater Championships held from…


SLSA reaffirms commitment to integrated solution

Unusually strong seas on Australia’s eastern coastline over the summer have led to a dramatic increase in the coastal drowning rate and renewed calls for beachgoers to behave responsibly. However,…


Rescue statistics bigger than last summer

Despite a slow start to summer, the numbers rescued on New Zealand beaches look likely to exceed last years tally. Surf Lifeguards have saved 1,574 lives since this summer compared…


Success for RLSSNZ in Australia

A squad of eleven young New Zealand lifesavers, representing RLSS-NZ competed at the 2005 Australian National Pool Lifesaving Championships with much success. A total of eleven medals were won by…