August 2005

SLSA at the cutting edge of innovation

Ever since the development of the surf reel in 1907, surf lifesavers in Australia have been at the forefront of rescue tools and techniques which saved many lives around the…


Safer beaches through standardised training

Australiaâ„¢s beaches will be even safer this summer as a result of moves to provide nationally accredited training courses for the countryâ„¢s active surf lifesavers. From the beginning of the…


Canada presents National Drowning Trends Report

The long-term trend towards fewer drownings in Canada continues. With 431 drownings and preventable waterrelated deaths, 2001 marked the fifth consecutive year that a record low was reached. During the…