South Port SLSC Inc.

09/06/2026

South Australian remote and off-grid clean energy specialist MyEnergy Engineering has sponsored a grid-connected solar upgrade for an iconic South Australian surf life saving club.

05/06/2026

Such sad news today with the passing of Club Life Member Robert ‘RJ’ Mayo AM on Thursday 4 June.

‘RJ’ was a legend of the Club joining in the early 1960’s.

Over his exemplary commitment to South Port, he held numerous positions including Club Captain for a season, Secretary and Treasurer for 4 seasons together with being the Club’s March Past coach for numerous years, donating his time in an unmeasurable amount!

Besides being a Life Member of the Club, he was also a Life Member of Surf Life Saving Australia together with Surf Life Saving SA.

He was recognised in many levels for his dedication to not only the Club but to surf life saving in general which included:

- Inducted into Surf Life Saving Australia Hall of Fame in 2008.

- Inducted as Member/Coach of the South Port March Past Team into Surf Life Saving Australia Hall of Fame in 2015.

- Inducted into Surf Life Saving SA Hall of Fame in 2016.

- Inducted as Member/Coach of South Port March Past Team into Surf Life Saving SA Hall of Fame in 2016.

- Inaugural South Port SLSC Sporting Hall of Fame Member in 2020.

Bob's legacy is significant with the Club being nationally recognised as a leader in the Australian March Past arena but also through his support of the Club’s Mayo Room.

Members send our sincere condolences to wife Kaye, son Phil and the extended Mayo family.

RIP ‘RJ’ you will be sorely missed 😢

30/05/2026

South Port State Champions!

Follow up from last weeks Board Riding State Championships.

Massive congratulations to our group of surfers who competed at the Board riding State Championships last weekend. South Port won the overall pointscore and bought home the State Championship, our first in a few years.

South Port has won the point score in the board riding for the last 3 yrs, but this year they have separated the board riding from Senior overall states, making it a stand alone state championship. This our first State Championship since we took out the IRB State Championship in 2009, 17 years ago!!

Everyone surfed well and made the most of the conditions. Saturdays short boards seeing some success, especially in Women’s events. Leading to an amazing Sunday for youth shortboards and Longboards, where South Port missed medals in only 2 events. Even getting 2 medals in all but one long board division!!

Results:

U15 Female Shortboard-
🥈 Laura Dalbeto

U19 Female Shortboard-
🥉 Zoe Williams

Open Female Shortboard-
4th Zoe Williams

40+ Male Shortboard-
🥉Stefan Olesinski
4th Alex Botha

40+ Female Shortboard-
🥇Erika Oemcke
🥈Sue Williams

Open Male Longboard-
🥇Alex Botha
🥉Austin Botha
=5th Stefan Olesinski

Open Female Longboard-
🥇Erika Oemcke
🥈Zoe Williams

40+ Male Longboard-
🥇Stefan Olesinski
🥉Alex Botha

40+ Female longboard-
🥇Erika Oemcke
🥈Sue Williams

Honourable Mention to:
Peter WH ‘Gucci’ for competing and supporting as well.👍🏽🤙🏽💪🏽

26/05/2026

21/05/2026

This week, we celebrate the heart of our club — our incredible volunteers.

For International Volunteers Week, we want to say a huge thank you to every person who gives their time, energy, support, and care to help make our club what it is. From coaching and water safety, to fundraising, administration, BBQs, set up, pack up, and everything in between — none of it happens without you.

Your dedication creates opportunities, memories, friendships, and a strong community for our members and families every single season.

Thank you for the early mornings, the long days, the encouragement, the teamwork, and the countless hours you give behind the scenes. Your efforts never go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for everything you do.

❤️ Happy International Volunteers Week ❤️

18/05/2026

⭐️ SOUTH PORT SLSC WEEKLY SWIM CHAMPS ⭐️

💙💚 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 💙💚

Female
Junior – Delilah James
Youth (U14-U19) - Zoe Williams

Male
Junior – Eli McKee
Youth (U14-U19) – Franklin Oliver
Masters 30+ Male – Alex Botha

Overall
Male – Alex Botha
Female – Delilah James

18/05/2026

⭐️ SOUTH PORT SLSC SENIOR CLUB CHAMPS ⭐️

💙💚 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 💙💚

U14 Female - Willow Waters
U14 Male – Kieran Hendry
U15 Female - Mackenzie Peterson
U17 Female - Grace McAvaney
U17 Male - Franklin Oliver
U19 Female - Chloe Klingner
Open Male - Alex Botha
Open Female - Chloe Klingner
Masters Male - Alex Botha
Masters Female - Catherine Clohesy

18/05/2026

⭐️ SOUTH PORT SLSC SURF BOAT AWARDS ⭐️

💙💚 CONGRATULATIONS TO U19 SHARKS 💙💚

Most Outstanding Performance by a Boat Crew
South Port Sharks U19 Boat Crew - 2026 South Australian Short Course Champions (Gold Medal) – Felicity-Lee Coates, Sienna Lines, Dayna McPhee and Shae Player (Keith Mills – sweep).

Most Improved Boat Crew
South Port Sharks U19s Boat Crew - Mylie Atkins, Sienna Lines, Dayna McPhee and Shae Player (Keith Mills – sweep).

18/05/2026

⭐️ SOUTH PORT SLSC LIFESAVING AWARDS ⭐️

💙💚 CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 💙💚

Trainer and Assessor (BM & SRC):
Lyndon Mills

Silver Medallion IRB Driver:
Leo Oliver

ART and JRB Crew:
Cameron Smith

Bronze Medallions:
Austin Botha
Leo Foster
Robyn Gilligan
Kelly-Ann Hendry
Matthew Hendry
Nicole Hendry
Bailey James
Sienna Lines
Grace McAvaney
Debra Oliver
Nico Rodriguez-Beluche
Bejay Thomas
William Upitis
Neil Uys
Zoe Williams
Koen Wright

RE-DONE Bronze Medallions:
Nathan Misell

SRC:
Isabel Exell
Ziva Foster
Rosalie Giebel
Keiran Hendry
Braxton Howse
Cooper Lines
Axel Stoodley
Willow Waters

IRB Crew:
Katherine Foster
Leo Foster
Finn Gilligan
Sienna Lines
Franklin Oliver
William Upitis
Zoe Williams
Tillie Zeitz

17/05/2026

⭐️ SOUTH PORT SLSC YOUTH DEVELOPMENT GENERAL ⭐️

💙💚 CONGRATULATIONS NICOLE HENDRY AND BRAXTON HOWSE 💙💚

Nicole has taken on the role of swim coach for the Nippers this year and has done an exceptional job. Her dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment to the team have made a lasting impact, and her support and leadership have been truly appreciated by everyone involved.

This season, Brax stepped into the role of Assistant Age Group Manager for our Nippers program, where he demonstrated great leadership, commitment, and support for the children. In addition to his AGM responsibilities, he also played an important role in assisting the March Past team, always willing to lend a hand and contribute wherever needed. His dedication and positive attitude have made a valued impact throughout the season.