Surf life saving

Surf Life Saving

Monday scorcher kept beaches busy

With temperatures soaring to 38 degrees, people flocked to local beaches.

30 Jan 2025

News

Long weekend drowning risk

New research shows Australia Day is one of the worst days of the year for drowning deaths and near misses.

24 Jan 2025

Surf Life Saving

Several near misses at local surf beaches

Busy weekend on local beaches, with over 40 rescues in Bass Coast on Saturday alone.

21 Jan 2025

News

Be beach safe this long weekend

This Friday marks the one-year anniversary of the Forrest Caves drownings.

21 Jan 2025

News

Surf life savers on the go

WBSLSC President Jason Close said high temperatures saw busiest weekend for rescues statewide in 20 years.

07 Jan 2025

Surf Life Saving

Swim between the flags this summer

Daily patrols are now underway at Woolamai and Smiths Beach through until February 16.

17 Dec 2024

News

Findings delivered for Forrest Caves mass drowning

The tragedy was the worst incidence of mass drowning in the state in nearly two decades.

17 Dec 2024

News

Most dangerous island beaches: Colonnades

On Christmas Eve 2018, a father and his 20-year-old son were swept away by a rip at the Colonnades

10 Dec 2024

News

Ninety-six per cent chance of drowning: report

Fatal drowning summary, which ranks Bass Coast second highest, is based on incidents since 2014/15 within Victorian LGAs.

10 Dec 2024

Summer Safety

Most dangerous island beaches: Surf Beach

Summer safety series highlights beach danger for visitors not familiar with local conditions.

03 Dec 2024

News

Summer life saving season has begun

Daily patrols now underway at Woolamai and Smiths Beach.

19 Nov 2024

News

Issue of beach safety heats up with the season

PINP and council begin public awareness campaigns for beach safety leading into summer.

12 Nov 2024

Surf Life Saving

Dynamic duo: over 280 patrol hours for father son team

Volunteers hours at Woolamai Beach Surf Lifesaving Club equivalent of 35 working days.

05 Nov 2024

News

Emergency services get funding boost

$83,960 grant from State Government for repairs to the Smiths Beach Rescue tower.

29 Oct 2024

News

Woolamai Surf Club Open Day

Club is opening its doors on Saturday, to give the community a chance to see The Block makeover.

24 Sep 2024

Fundraiser

Smiths Beach rescue base future still uncertain

Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club seeking $140,000 in funding to ensure safety of the rescue base.

10 Sep 2024

Surf Life Saving

Prestigious honour for Forrest Caves rescue

Local lifesavers win Victorian Rescue of the Year.

13 Aug 2024

News

“Passion in life” leads to state excellence award

Bonny named Victorian Education Instructor of the Year at Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence.

13 Aug 2024

News

Shire does not budge on community budget funding

Community groups’ plea for funding has fallen on deaf ears in this year’s Bass Coast Shire budget.

25 Jun 2024