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WHAT WE DO

South Narrabeen SLSC is one of the 129 Surf Life Saving Clubs along the NSW coastline. Whilst the coastline is beautiful and dynamic, it is a sometimes dangerous place.

​The primary role of our volunteers is to save lives on our beach and protect beach-goers on weekends and public holidays each season (September-April).

Surf lifesavers are easily recognised by the famous red and yellow cap, and their bright red and yellow uniforms.

JOIN US today and become part of this iconic movement!

Patrol roster

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Patrol roster
For any changes please email [email protected]

Useful Links

South Narrabeen Surf Cam & Surf Report

Bureau of Meteorology

Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches

Surf Life Saving NSW

Surf Life Saving Australia

SLS Beachsafe


After hours
​Call Out Team

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Mike Renie - Co-ordinator
​Sarah Oaten
Grant Shapcott
Troy Stephen
James Ryburn

Things to remember when on patrol

  • Remember when your patrols are, please be there on time, and if you can’t make it, organize a substitute and inform your patrol captain.
  • The Streets tent must be erected on patrol and ALL patrolling members are to wear DHL patrol uniforms, a patrol cap and hat, and plenty of sunscreen.
  • Make sure all equipment is cleaned and locked up at the end of the day.
  • Also make sure that the radios are on charge.
  • ​Each patrol MUST have an IRB driver and crew, ARTC and Spinal Management award
  • If there is any equipment that is broken and needs to be repaired please inform your Patrol Captain.
  • All patrolling members need to make themselves aware of the Patrol Operations Manual

Parking Permits

Northern Beaches Council will issue a Parking Permits to Surf Life Saving Clubs under these conditions:
  • Members and volunteers who are non-rate payers and perform surf life saving duties (i.e. you are a fully registered Patrol Member with a Bronze Medallion) are entitled to one (1) parking permit per person.
  • Nippers are not permitted to submit an application and this includes nippers’ families and / or carers.
  • All applications can only be sent via the Director of Administration. The Council will not accept any application sent directly to them.
How to apply for a parking permit:
  • Print off the parking permit application form
  • Complete the Member detail section including your Patrol number.
  • Sign it, scan it and email it to [email protected]

What is the role of the patrol captain?

​Responsibilities:

It is the responsibility of the Patrol Captain to ensure that identified high risk areas along their beach are appropriately covered with Surf Life Saving services in a proactive capacity. Dependant on conditions the patrol captain is responsible for the opening and closing of flagged areas and/or beaches.
The Patrol Captain should have a hand held radio scanning channels 2 and 3 with them at all times during the patrol so they are easily contactable by their fellow patrol members and SurfCom.

Duties:
  • Liaising with the previous Patrol Captain/Lifeguard to identify any issues or hazards present
  • Allocating responsibilities to team members in case of an emergency and/or rescue
  • Ensuring all lifesaving equipment is checked before duty
  • Selecting the safest area of the beach to erect the red and yellow flags
  • Ensuring the safe positioning of lifesaving equipment
  • Designating suitable areas for surfboard riders and/or body board riders
  • Ensuring a proper buffer zone exists between the surf craft area and the swimming area
  • Take immediate steps to report any serious breach of Surf Life Saving safety policies or any patrol deficiencies identified to the Club Captain
  • Be aware of and abide by the Local Government Act
  • Coordinating any search and rescue situation that may occur
  • In the event of an incident assume command of the situation using the resources available to them and liaising with SurfCom, until the Duty Officer arrives
  • Arranging with the Duty Officer for suitable debriefings and/or peer support for club members as required
  • Ensuring the correct information is recorded in log books, report forms, etc
  • Make themselves easily accessible to the general public to answer any questions

Knowledge and skills required:
  • SLSA Bronze Medallion
  • Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management
  • Other higher SLSA awards (desirable)
  • Leadership skills
  • Decision making skills
  • Sound communication skills
  • Professionalism
  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to work under pressure

On Warringah Council* beaches, the Patrol Captain must have completed the Honorary Beach Inspector training run by the Council.

​*Warringah Council now form part of Northern Beaches Council
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​1200 Pittwater Road
Narrabeen NSW 2101
Ph: (02) 7910 9312

​[email protected]
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  • HOME
  • Lifesaving
    • Become a Lifesaver
    • Join/Renew
    • MEMBERSHIP
    • Membership Fees
    • Education
    • Working With Children Check
    • Patrol Roster >
      • Resource Library >
        • Resource Library
  • NIPPERS
    • Join/Renew
    • Age Groups
    • Membership Fees
    • NIPPERS HANDBOOK
    • Nippers Calendar
    • MEMBERSHIP
  • .MEMBERS.
    • Membership Fees
    • Gym
    • Resource Library
    • CONSTITUTION & BY LAWS
  • VENUE HIRE
  • ABOUT
    • CONSTITUTION & BY LAWS
    • CULTURAL INCLUSION
    • Annual Reports
    • CLUB COMMITTEE
    • Awards
    • CONTACT
    • Sponsors
  • History
    • Wally Proudfoot (1939)
    • South Narrabeen's Involvement in World War II
    • South Narrabeen and Aircraft