Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club - CSLC

02/09/2026

POV: The sounds of Sunday training at Clifton

Because sometimes you don’t need a trending audio to enjoy the sound of stoke at 4th beach.

01/09/2026

☀️Looking After Others☀️

Being a lifeguard isn’t only about making rescues.

At Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club, we believe it’s about caring for people.
Whether someone needs reassurance, First Aid or simply a calm voice in a stressful moment, lifeguards learn that compassion is just as important as technical skills.

Throughout the lifeguard course you’ll develop:
• Patient care.
• Communication.
• Responsibility.
• Professionalism.
• Empathy.

Looking after people is a skill that extends far beyond the beach.

Registrations for our upcoming lifeguard course are now open! Contact [email protected] for more.

Lifeguarding starts with caring - it’s the heart of everything we do.

Because long after words fade, people remember how you made them feel.

That’s why our lifeguard course builds real human skills: patient care, compassion, responsibility, and more.

After all, looking after someone goes far beyond making a rescue; it’s about being present when they need you most.

At the centre of it all is kindness, one of the most powerful skills any lifeguard can learn.

01/09/2026

🔴🟡Lifeguard Spotlight | Moune Ilderton 🔴🟡

Sometimes, the decisions that shape us most begin with simply saying yes.

What started as joining Clifton because her friends were doing it became something far bigger for Moune: a community, a responsibility and a place that has shaped the person and leader she is today.

Lifesaving has repeatedly pushed her to step up when it matters, teaching her that leadership isn’t always something you set out to pursue. Sometimes, it’s something you grow into when the people and situations around you demand more of you.

Having also experienced what it feels like to be the person needing help, Moune has seen lifesaving from both sides. Being injured and relying on her fellow lifeguards gave her a deeper understanding of the vulnerability that comes with needing someone else and an even greater empathy for every person who turns to a lifeguard for help.

But at the heart of it all are the people. The friendships, the community and the knowledge that when it matters most, there will always be someone ready to step up.

This is Clifton.

27/08/2026

What are our international athletes up to for winter training?

This is Savannah Voigt , one of our Clifton South African Aussies!

Savannah raced the Australian Pool Rescue Championships in Adelaide 🇦🇺 Tough competition in the Open Ladies, but she came away with bronze in the 200m Obstacle. Grateful for the chance to race against some of the best, and excited for what’s ahead.

We can’t wait to see Savannah at Worlds 2026

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This is Daniel Miller , one of our Clifton Aussies!

Straight off SA Champs, Dan rolled into the Aussie still water season. Four PBs, a bit of bling from state and national champs, and the overall win across the country with the Queensland state team. Big high: no hip flexor injuries. Big low: no SERC practice — redemption arc still in progress.

We can’t wait to see Dan at Worlds 2026

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This is Alex Lefevre , one of our Clifton Aussies!

Over the winter, Alex and her squad training have been putting in heaps of hours on the water and in the pool, getting stronger and fitter for when the warm weather rolls back around. Plenty of laughs along the way and a big season ahead.

We can’t wait to see Alex at Worlds 2026

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This is Risei Takada , one of our Clifton Japanese athletes!

Risei’s s week is ten sessions deep and almost all of it before sunrise. Five pool sessions, four on the ocean split between board and ski, and a Friday night on the track. Most mornings start at 5:15.

We can’t wait to see Risei at Worlds 2026

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This is Jess Oates , one of our newest Clifton Aussies!

Jess has just wrapped up the Australian pool rescue season, racing in Perth, Adelaide and Bundaberg. Leading into Worlds it’s a lot of swimming and gym, with maybe a surf session or two thrown in. Both sides of her family are South African, so representing a South African club at Worlds means a lot.

We can’t wait to see Jess at Worlds 2026

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This is Darryl D Lindt 🇨🇭 , one of our Clifton athletes away from home!

Darryl’s off-season has been all about upper body strength for that drive phase out of flags and sprints. The running happens at either 4am or midnight — the only two windows the weather all

26/08/2026

⛑️Every Rescue is different🛟

Thats why Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club teaches lifeguards how to think before they act.

Throughout the course you’ll learn how to assess risks, choose the safest method to recuse somebody, adapt to changing condition, make confidant decisions and put safety for yourself and others first.

Experience is built through practice. Good decisions don’t happen by chance, they’re developed through training.

Registration for our upcoming course closes on the 6th of Sepember‼️Contact [email protected] for more.

25/08/2026

🌊 Clifton Lifesaving Club – 70 Years of Service

Yesterday, as part of our annual Sub-Council tradition of recognising residents and organisations who have made an exceptional contribution to their communities, I was delighted to present a Certificate of Appreciation to the Clifton Lifesaving Club.

As the Club enters its remarkable 70th year, it felt particularly fitting to acknowledge an organisation that has become such an integral part of Clifton and its beaches.

For most of us, the lifesavers are simply a reassuring presence on the beach -people we hope we will never need, but know will be there when we do. Behind that presence, however, are countless hours of training, volunteering and commitment to maintaining the exceptionally high standards required to keep thousands of beachgoers safe.

But the Club's contribution extends far beyond lifesaving. Children can become involved from as young as five, growing up outdoors, in the ocean and as part of a strong and supportive community. Over the years, generations of young people have learnt not only lifesaving and water skills, but teamwork, responsibility, discipline and a genuine respect for the sea.

The Club also has a wonderful sense of ownership of the Clifton beaches - in the very best possible way. They care deeply about the environment, the condition of the beaches and the experience of everyone who visits this very special stretch of our coastline. They are often amongst the first to notice when something needs attention and are always willing to get involved and help find solutions.

Seventy years of service is an extraordinary milestone. This Certificate of Appreciation is a small acknowledgement of an enormous contribution made by generations of Clifton Lifesaving Club members and volunteers. Thank you, Christina, for being there to represent the Club.

Thank you for keeping our beaches safer, for investing in generations of young people, and for caring so deeply about Clifton and its community. Congratulations on 70 years! 🌊

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24/08/2026

CLIFTON SURF LIFESAVING CLUB AWARDED 2026 CIVIC AWARD 🖤💛

Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club has been recognised with a 2026 Civic Award from the City of Cape Town, acknowledging the club’s decades of service to the Clifton community and its contribution to beach and water safety.

Serving Clifton since 1956, the club is one of the oldest organisations in Councillor Nicola Jowell’s ward. Accepting the award at the City of Cape Town Council Chambers during the 2026 Certificate of Recognition Awards, Clifton Media Officer Christina Mallion represented the club.

In presenting the award, Councillor Jowell highlighted the role Clifton has played across generations, from introducing young people to the water and developing lifesaving skills, to providing a constant presence on the beach and supporting the wider community when help is needed.

“You don’t necessarily know just how important they are until you need them — and then they’re just there.”

She recognised the club’s role in developing young people:

“They’ve been bringing children into the club from young ages, teaching them water skills, fitness and lifesaving techniques.”

And its responsibility beyond lifesaving itself:

“When something is wrong, when there’s a problem, they’re often the first people to report it.”

Jowell also paid tribute to the volunteers and young people who continue to give their time to the club:

“A huge thank you to all the volunteers who give their time, and to all the young people who have walked through those doors and taken up such a healthy activity.”

She concluded by recognising the lasting impact of the club on the place it has served for 70 years:

“The environment and the beach are so much better because of the presence of the club.”

The award belongs to every Clifton volunteer, lifeguard, coach, official, parent and member, past and present, who has contributed to the club and helped make it an enduring part of the Clifton community.

70 years of service. One purpose. One community. 🖤💛

20/08/2026

20/08/2026

5 Things That “Just Make Sense” At Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club 💛🖤

There are many things, people, and places that spring to mind when our Clubbies think about Clifton.

We’ve come up with a short (and fun!) list of those things…
1. Warming up as a team. The comraderie is unrivalled. 🤸‍♂️
2. ⁠Soft sand running repeats. The Allott’s now infamous +-400m running intervals make our Sunday training just a tad more spicy 🥵
3. ⁠Doing “silly” drills. The silliness keeps the sessions fun while still learning important skills
4. ⁠Having all different conditions to train in and patrol. It’s true, there are PLENTY of ‘character building’ moments. Come rain or shine, we’ll be there. 🌦️
5. ⁠Having 5 beaches each with wildly different surf breaks. From 4th Beach’s more sheltered water through to the bone-crushing waves at Moses, variety is not a concern. 😉

19/08/2026

🏃Fitness With Purpose🏊🏽‍♂️

Fitness means something different when someone’s life depends on it.
At Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club, we don’t train simply to become fitter - we train to be ready to help others when they need us most.

During the lifeguard course you’ll develop:
• Swimming fitness.
• Beach running.
• Rescue endurance.
• Functional strength.
• Confidence in the water.

Every session has a purpose.
Because when someone needs help, your preparation becomes their opportunity to get home safely.

Registrations for our upcoming lifeguard course are now open! Contact [email protected] for more.