Members & Friends of Surf Life Saving GB

The Surf Life Saving Association of Great Britain (SLSA GB) was formed in 1955. Volunteer clubs patrolled beaches at Bude and St Agnes in Cornwall and Brighton, their aim to protect, rescue and resuscitate bathers.

There are now 60+ Surf Life Saving Clubs affiliated to the Association, with thousands of members aged from 7 – 70 years.

During the last 50 years well over 20,000 rescues have been made on our beaches by lifeguards, most of whom have come from the volunteer ranks of the Surf Life Saving Clubs where they learn their patrolling and rescue skills.

Motto: “Vigilance and Service”

Mission Statement: “To provide a safe and enjoyable environment on our beaches”

Objectives:

to save lives

to promote, improve and control the work of life saving, resuscitation and first aid on all beaches in Great Britain

to provide facilities for young people to participate in organised life saving as a voluntary, vital public service and in beach and water sports for enjoyment and recreation and also to encourage the high standards of team work and responsibility in both activities

to promote and improve national and international standards of water safety

to develop and improve beach life saving methods and equipment

to establish and monitor nationally and internationally recognised qualifications in beach life saving, resuscitation and first aid

to co-operate with all organisations with similar aims (read less)

Members & Friends of Surf Life Saving GB

The Surf Life Saving Association of Great Britain (SLSA GB) was formed in 1955. Volunteer clubs patrolled beaches at Bude and St Agnes in Cornwall and Brighton, their aim to protect, rescue and resuscitate bathers.

There are now 60+ Surf Life Saving Clubs affiliated to the Association, with thousands of members aged from 7 – 70 years.

During the last 50 years well over 20,000 rescues have been made on our beaches by lifeguards, most of whom have come... (read more)