Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club

Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club Warrnambool SLSC is located on the foreshore of Lady Bay in Warrnambool. A great stretch of beach for recreational & surfing activities.

Our members patrol Warrnambool's main beach all summer and we offer a social, sport and nipper memberships.

03/09/2026

Life Member Series - Dean Kilpatrick 🙌🏼

VALE - PATRICIA (Pat) BLACKNEY (Nee Richardson)All at the Warrnambool SLSC are deeply saddened by the passing of one of ...
28/08/2026

VALE - PATRICIA (Pat) BLACKNEY (Nee Richardson)

All at the Warrnambool SLSC are deeply saddened by the passing of one of our Life Members, Pat Blackney, who passed away peacefully at her home in Warrnambool, surrounded by her loving family, on August 25. Pat was 95 years old and was the wife of Ron (dec.), who was also a distinguished Life Member.

Pat was the cherished mother of Anne-Maree, Sharon and Lynn; admired mother-in-law of Ian and Rebel; and friend of Adam and Vlado. She was the adored Granny of Marli, Sienna and Steve, Tanna, Ahliya, Jordan, Jarra, Charlotte and Audrey. We extend our deepest sympathies to Pat’s family and friends.

Pat joined the Warrnambool SLSC in 1951, where many great times were had in the old clubhouse. During the 1950s and ’60s, on the last Thursday of each month, Associates met at different venues for Ladies Night, where a more formal meeting also took place. Pat served as Secretary of this group for a period of time. When a formal Ladies Committee was established, Pat became President from 1966–68.

In the 1966/67 season, women were permitted to present for the Resuscitation Certificate, and Pat joined a group that successfully obtained the qualification. Pat was also a regular at the Club dances, which she remembered as always being “good fun”. Pat believed these social occasions were responsible for many romances and future partnerships!

Pat was also a recorder for the Hopkins River Mile Swim for more than 40 years. There were many hectic times manually working out the results at the end of the swim and ensuring presentations could be made immediately afterwards.

Her involvement extended across generations. Pat attended surf carnivals for more than 60 years, supporting Ron, her children and grandchildren, and remaining a familiar and much-loved presence around the Club.

In recognition of her outstanding contribution and service, Pat was awarded Life Membership of the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club in 1974.

Pat gave generously of her time and energy for many decades. Whether it was administration, fundraising, competition support, social events, the Hopkins River Mile Swim or simply being there to support the Club and our members.

Thank you, Pat, for your all-round contribution to the Warrnambool SLSC and for a lifetime of friendship, service and support. Your connection to our Club spans generations and leaves a wonderful legacy. A life very well lived.

Rest peacefully, Pat.

Throwback Thursday 🌊Warrnambool SLSC Nippers Comp Squad, circa 2016. A few familiar faces in this one! 👀
27/08/2026

Throwback Thursday 🌊

Warrnambool SLSC Nippers Comp Squad, circa 2016. A few familiar faces in this one! 👀

25/08/2026

We gathered the troops and took our bid for a new Surf Life Saving facility straight to our local member, Roma Britnell MP.

Our message was simple, Warrnambool needs a fit-for-purpose Surf Life Saving facility, and we’re not going to stop pushing until it becomes a reality.

The plans are ready. The community is behind it. Our volunteers are ready.

Now we need the funding to make it happen!

20/08/2026

Life Member Series - Alan Aulsebrook 🙌🏼

Congratulations, Stephen 🏆👏🌊 Steve received two outstanding honours at the 2026 Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellenc...
18/08/2026

Congratulations, Stephen 🏆👏🌊

Steve received two outstanding honours at the 2026 Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence — the Masters Athlete of the Year award and a President’s Certificate in recognition of his significant contribution to Life Saving Victoria, Warrnambool SLSC and the wider lifesaving movement.

Steve is an examplar of high-level and sustained commitment to lifesaving and surf sports. His contribution extends far beyond sporting competition, strengthening Warrnambool SLSC and LSV as a whole.

Steve is a lifelong surf lifesaver and outstanding competitor. He claimed gold in the 40-44 Male Individual Board Race and bronze in the Ironman at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships.
Won the Jim Wall Open Board, and achieved the remarkable milestone of winning the Open Male Board Final at the Victorian Lifesaving
Championships for the tenth time.

More than two decades after his first state title, Steve remains among Victoria's elite competitors while also making a significant contribution as a coach, mentor and role model.

Steve’s lifelong dedication, remarkable achievements and commitment as a competitor, coach, mentor and role model make these awards truly well deserved.

Celebrating Our Members 🏆🌊Congratulations to our valued members who proudly represented our Surf Club at the Lifesaving ...
17/08/2026

Celebrating Our Members 🏆🌊

Congratulations to our valued members who proudly represented our Surf Club at the Lifesaving Victoria Awards of Excellence in Melbourne over the weekend! 👏

We are incredibly proud of your achievements and the dedication you continue to show to our club and the wider lifesaving community.

A huge congratulations to all the Surf Clubs from across Victoria who were recognised and celebrated on the night. It’s fantastic to see the incredible contribution of so many volunteers and lifesavers across our state.

Well done everyone!

🌊 A very special milestone for our Surf Club! 🌊At the AGM on Friday night we inducted two very deserving Life Members t...
15/08/2026

🌊 A very special milestone for our Surf Club! 🌊

At the AGM on Friday night we inducted two very deserving Life Members to our club. 🏆❤️

Xavier Thornton and Ben Johnson.

This honour recognises their incredible dedication, commitment and contribution to our club and the wider surf community over the years.

Congratulations and thank you for everything you have given to our club. We’re so proud to celebrate this special achievement with you! 👏🌊

Congratulations to our newest Life Members! 🎉

Congratulations to our Life Saving Victoria Awards finalists representing our club tomorrow night. Every one of you is a...
14/08/2026

Congratulations to our Life Saving Victoria Awards finalists representing our club tomorrow night.

Every one of you is a deserving finalist who has made an incredible contribution to our club, our members, and our community.

We’re proud to have you representing us and wish you the very best for the awards night. 👏🏆

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80 Pertobe Road
Warrnambool, VIC
3280

Telephone

+61355611790

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