Mindil Beach SLSC

29/08/2026

A mobile phone was found at the entrance to the boardwalk and handed in to our volunteer lifesavers today. Please contact us if this sounds like yours or someone you know.

24/08/2026

Member recognition: Adam has recently passed the 2,500 patrol hours milestone!

That’s the equivalent of a full-time job for over 14 months straight, running 350 marathons, or watching every Mindil sunset for seven years. It’s a lifetime of service condensed into one extraordinary contribution.

A Mindil Beach Life Member, SLSNT President, and one of our patrol captains, Adam embodies what volunteer surf lifesaving is all about: consistency, care for community, and a willingness to show up year after year.

Adam has provided 24 years of service, leadership, and unwavering commitment to Australia's coastline.

Congratulations Adam.

18/08/2026

A huge congratulations to the six Mindil members who completed their Bronze Medallion assessments and annual skills maintenance over the weekend.

We're excited to welcome our newest members to the Club. Every volunteer lifesaver strengthens our patrol team and helps drive Surf Life Saving NT's vision of zero preventable deaths in NT waters.

A massive thank you to Marcus for leading the training and Tima for their support throughout the assessment - your time and dedication make achievements like this possible.

Check out our roster to see where we will patrolling each weekend until the end of the dry season: https://mindilbeachslsc.org.au/patrols

15/08/2026

Early knock-off for our volunteers today as the tide ran away so fast even our Patrol Captain couldn't bring it back!

If you zoom in on the photo, you will spot him way down the tidal flats chasing the ocean like it owes him money.

We will be back on patrol tomorrow 16/08/2026 from 2pm to 6pm at Lake Alexander - guaranteed water included.

08/08/2026

Congratulations to the 58 swimmers who took part in our Arafura Ocean Swim #2 this morning at East Point Beach. This was our final swim for 2026, but we will be back in 2027 with the Arafura Ocean Swim Series.

Results 1km:
🥇Sean Deutsch
🥈Megan Gallagher
🥉Christine Pogue

Results 600m:
🥇Elizabeth van Riet
🥈Corinne Fabian
🥉Clare Labowitch

A huge thank you to all our volunteers for setting up the course and providing water safety. Events like these simply wouldn't happen without you 🙏

06/08/2026

Huge congratulations to Lee‑Anne and Luke — two Territory lifesavers who embody what service, leadership and community spirit look like. Mindil is proud to recognise their contribution and celebrate this well‑earned honour. Their impact reaches far beyond their clubs and continues to inspire the next generation of lifesavers.

Darwin Surf Life Saving Club
Surf Life Saving Northern Territory

01/08/2026

Two separate locations for our activities on 2 August 2026:

🦀Nippers: East Point Beach 4:00pm - 5:30pm
🏊Patrol: Lake Alexander 2:00pm - 6pm

Stay safe this long weekend

27/07/2026

🌊 Ready to make a splash?
After the huge success of our first swim, the Arafura Ocean Swim is back for round two!

Choose your challenge: 600m or 1km — whether you’re chasing fitness, confidence, or just bragging rights at brunch.

🏖️ East Point Beach
📅 Saturday 8 August
🕘 Check-in from 9:45am | Swim starts 10:30am
💸 Entry: $5 (pay on the day)
🦀 Mindil Beach SLSC members swim FREE!

Water safety proudly provided by Mindil Beach Surf Life Saving Club — so you can dive in with confidence.

👉 Scan the QR code or https://forms.gle/iLo44ujUEBTSabPCA to register and join the fun.

26/07/2026

Looking for something to do on this glorious Sunday afternoon? Come down to East Point beach and enjoy the NT tropical lifestyle. We’re here until 6pm 🏖️

Check out our patrol roster to see where we’re patrolling: https://mindilbeachslsc.org.au/patrols

25/07/2026