SLS FNC Branch

14/10/2026

2026 Interbranch Team Announced. Congratulations to all and welcome to our new members.

06/10/2026

Advanced IRB Skills Development Program

SATURDAY 7 AND SUNDAY 8 NOVEMBER 2026 @ Brunswick SLSC

Designed for experienced IRB crew and drivers who want to build confidence beyond routine operations, the Advanced IRB Skills Development Program combines dedicated coaching, practical drills and challenging scenarios in a range of surf environments.

Participants work with experienced trainers to refine technique, improve crew and driver teamwork and develop the confidence to safely operate in more complex situations.

What to expect
• Advanced IRB handling and surf negotiation
• Driver and crew teamwork
• Scenario-based rescue activities
• Dedicated coaching and skill refinement
• Location-specific activities, which may include operating around rocks and rock-shelf access

Who can attend?
Financial and proficient members holding IRB Crew and / or SMIRB Driver.

Program duration
Saturday 7th | 7:30am–3:30pm (approx.)
Sunday 8th | 7:30am–11:30am (approx.)

REGISTRATION LINK; https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/advanced-irb-skills-development-program-at-brunswick-heads-tickets-1999315991952?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Fingal Rovers Surf Life Saving Club
Cudgen Headland SLSC
Salt Surf Life Saving Club
Cabarita Beach Surf Life Saving Club
Brunswick SLSC
Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club
Lennox Head - Alstonville SLSC
Ballina Lighthouse & Lismore SLSC
Evans Head-Casino SLSC Inc.
Yamba Surf Lifesaving Club
Surf Lifesaving Far North Coast - Rescue Services
Surf Life Saving NSW

01/10/2026

Patrol Season has begun! Thank you to our sponsors Newcastle Permanent and Tursa Employment and Training for attending our Raising of the Flags Ceremony hosted by President Craig Reid and club members at Brunswick SLSC on Saturday 26th September. SLSFNC received a blessing from our Branch Chaplain, Reverend Graeme R. Davis OAM and the commencement of the 2026/27 Season was celebrated by Branch President Wilson Cregan, members of the SLSFNC Branch executive and Byron Shire Mayor Cr. Sarah Ndiaye.
Ballina Lighthouse & Lismore SLSC Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club Cabarita Beach Surf Life Saving Club Cudgen Headland Surf Club Evans Head-Casino SLSC Inc. Fingal Rovers Surf Life Saving Club Lennox Head - Alstonville SLSC Salt Surf Life Saving Club Yamba Surf Lifesaving Club Surf Lifesaving Far North Coast - Rescue Services Surf Life Saving NSW

21/09/2026

14/09/2026

Our Far North Coast Education Team were busy over the weekend with over 50 TAFs (Trainers, Assessors, Facilitators) representing our 10 FNC Clubs attending the pre-season meeting on Saturday 12th September at Ballina Lighthouse & Lismore SLSC
Our members are preparing for the 2026 volunteer Patrol Season to begin on Saturday the 26th September.
Brunswick SLSC Byron Bay Surf Life Saving Club Cabarita Beach Surf Life Saving Club Cudgen Headland Surf Club Evans Head-Casino SLSC Inc. Fingal Rovers Surf Life Saving Club Lennox Head - Alstonville SLSC Salt Surf Life Saving Club Yamba Surf Lifesaving Club

22/08/2026

Congratulations Chloe Jones. Cudgen Headland Surf Club SLSNSW Lifeguard of the Year.

22/08/2026

Congratulations Chloe Jones, NSW Lifeguard of the Year

22/08/2026

WOW!!! Biggest surprise of the night.
Congratulations Yamba U13 Boys.

22/08/2026

Congratulations Christine Warren Evans Head-Casino SLSC Inc. on Trainer of the year at SLSNSW awards night