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The Golden Whales

The Golden Whales is the Gold Medallion training squad based at Whale Beach SLSC, founded in 2016.

For more info about our education & training programs visit the Education and Training page, or contact education@whalebeachslsc.com

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Running a surf club takes a village so whether you want to flip burgers on the deck, organise the next club social event, help the public as a first aider, or navigate the surf like a pro on a board, ski or in the IRB, there is a place for you at Whale Beach Surf Life Saving Club!

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Want to join a great bunch of people, keep fit, le Want to join a great bunch of people, keep fit, learn lifesaving skills, and give back to your community? Our next FREE Bronze Medallion and SRC course kicks off soon at Whale Beach SLSC. Date: 12th October Location: Whale Beach SLSC Time: Sundays, 8:30am – 12:30pm Prerequisite: Swim 400m in under 9 minutes Don’t miss your chance to become a surf lifesaver and make lifelong friendships. For more information or to register, email membership@whalebeachslsc.com Please share this with friends and family, if you think they'd be interested. #WhaleBeachSLSC #SurfLifeSaving #BronzeMedallion #SurfLifesaver #BecomeALifesaver #Volunteer #Community #LifesavingSkills #LearnToSaveLives #BeachSafety #SurfClub #SurfRescue #WaterSafety #NorthernBeaches
Massive shoutout to our CTO, Jacqueline Rees, for Massive shoutout to our CTO, Jacqueline Rees, for putting together a super practical and easy-to-follow How-To Guide for Skills Maintenance! 🙌 Whether you’re a seasoned patrol member or gearing up for your first season, this guide is a must-read to keep your skills sharp and your knowledge up to date. If you’re attending this weekend’s session, make sure you sign up and come prepared. Let’s hit the beach confident and ready! #SurfLifeSaving #SkillsMaintenance #ThankYouJac #PatrolReady #LifesavingSkills #StaySharp #SLS
Monthly Drinks for members and guests will be held Monthly Drinks for members and guests will be held this Saturday, 27th September, from 5pm-7pm at the Surf Club. We would like to extend a warm welcome to all members of our community. We are thrilled to have you join us and look forward to sharing our love for the ocean and the beach and hope to see you next Saturday. There will be some nibbles as you chat and drinks will also be available to purchase from the bar.
Want to join a great bunch of people, keep fit, le Want to join a great bunch of people, keep fit, learn lifesaving skills, and give back to your community? Our next FREE Bronze Medallion course kicks off soon at Whale Beach SLSC. Don’t miss your chance to become a surf lifesaver and make lifelong friendships. For more information or to register, email membership@whalebeachslsc.com. Please note, it is a 8 week course not 3, apologies for this error! #WhaleBeachSLSC #SurfLifeSaving #BronzeMedallion #SurfLifesaver #BecomeALifesaver #Volunteer #Community #LifesavingSkills #LearnToSaveLives #BeachSafety #SurfClub #SurfRescue #WaterSafety #NorthernBeaches
As the Patrol season starts on the 27th of Septemb As the Patrol season starts on the 27th of September with Captains Patrol, all patrolling members are reminded to complete their skills maintenance (proficiency) before hitting the beach. Skills Maintenance Dates
28 Sept – All Awards (+ free pizza & season launch)
26 Oct – All Awards
8 Nov – BM, First Aid & ART
22 Nov – All Awards What you need to do: 1. Complete your online theory in the SLSA Hub at least 24hrs before your session. 2. Attend a practical session at the club (Run-Swim-Rescue, CPR + award-specific skills). Without proficiency, you cannot patrol, operate rescue craft, or compete. Proficiencies close 31 Dec. Let’s start the season strong, skilled and rescue-ready.
Just 24 hours to go until our 24 Hour Row! Join u Just 24 hours to go until our 24 Hour Row! Join us in the Whaley clubhouse from 12pm Saturday to 12pm Sunday as we row around the clock in support of Gotcha4Life and mental health awareness. Come down, cheer us on, and be part of this amazing community effort! 👉 Donate or sign up via the Linktree in our Instagram bio.
Patrol Rosters Are Out Patrol rosters for the upco Patrol Rosters Are Out Patrol rosters for the upcoming season have now been sent out via email. Please make sure you check your inbox and add your patrol dates to your calendar. We’re looking forward to another great season together - see you on the beach! If you haven’t received an email or haven’t been placed in a patrol please email lifesaving@whalebeachslsc.com
Skills Maintenance – Saturday 28th September Our Skills Maintenance – Saturday 28th September Our 1st Skills Maintenance Day will be held on Sunday 28th September from 8:30am to 4:00pm at Whale Beach SLSC. All Bronze Medallion, SRC and IRB award holders are required to attend a skills maintenance session to remain proficient for the 2025/26 season. This is a vital opportunity to refresh and update your skills to ensure that we are all ready for a safe and successful patrol season ahead. A pizza lunch will be provided, so please join us for the full day as we train together, catch up, and get set for the season.
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Whale Beach SLSC is proudly sponsored by:

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Contact Us:

The Strand, Whale Beach,
New South Wales 2107

PO Box 354
Avalon NSW 2107

(02) 9974 4944
Emergency: Call 000 immediately

info@whalebeachslsc.com

Useful Links:

  • The Big Swim
  • Ocean Swims
  • SLS Sydney Northern Beaches
  • Surf Life Saving NSW
  • Surf Life Saving Australia

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We humbly acknowledge that Whale Beach SLSC operates on land historically belonging to the Garigal and Caregal people, embodying both the ancient and contemporary essence of the world's oldest living culture. In honoring this heritage, we deeply value and respect Indigenous knowledge systems as integral to Australia's wealth of knowledge. With utmost reverence, we recognize the enduring strength, resilience, and future potential of the Aboriginal community, paying our heartfelt respects to the Elders, past, present, and future.