November 2006

2006 RLSSA National Drowning Report

65 Australians lost their lives in drowning related incidents last year according to the Royal Life Saving Society Australiaâ„¢s 2006 National Drowning Report released at Parliament House Canberra on October…


Lifesaving challenge in Doha – Qatar

The first ever open lifesaving challenge organised in Doha took place on Monday 13 November 2006 on the magnificent beaches of the Doha Five Star Intercontinental Hotel. Teams members originated…


Governor-General launches ‘Between The Flags’

More than 112,000 surf lifesaving volunteers across Australia took a well-earned bow on November 3, with the launch of 2007 Year of the Surf Lifesaverâ„¢ at Sydneyâ„¢s Bondi Beach, where…


2006 Lifesaving South Africa Awards

Lifesaving South Africa presented the 2006 lifesaving awards. Keith Mattthews from Mnandi Surf Lifesaving Club and Barjo van Niekerk from Hartbeespoort Lifesaving Club are the winners of the Lifesaver of…


ILS Governor passed away

It is with great sadness to inform you that Dr. Henry Fok Ying-Tung, Patron of the Hong Kong Life Saving Society and Governor of ILS passed away on 28 October…