General News
21 November, 2025
Lifesaving season begins
THE flags will be out and surf lifesavers will be on patrol when the 2025/26 Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club season kicks off this weekend.
Tomorrow (Saturday) will see the first day of patrol for the new season.
From 4pm the club will celebrate the season opener, with plans to include the launch of its new IRB and surf boat.
Existing and new members are welcome to join the season launch, along with anyone interested in the club’s activities.
With the weather warming up and crowds about to head back to waterways across the state, Life Saving Victoria (LSV) is urging all residents to make safety their top priority around the water this summer.
Six people have tragically drowned in Victoria in the past three weeks, a stark reminder of how quickly things can go wrong in and around the water.
Now that volunteer lifesavers have returned to patrolling beachers for the summer season, the message is clear – don’t take risks and don’t become a statistic.
Key safety reminders include the following:
Swim at patrolled beaches, and always between the red and yellow flags;
Never swim alone or after drinking alcohol;
Check conditions and know your limits before entering the water;
Wear a lifejacket when boating or fishing.
Last season, Victorian lifesavers performed more than 1,000 rescues, responded to 1,600 major first aid incidents, and took more than 350,000 preventative actions – but they can’t be everywhere at once.
Water is unpredictable. Don’t let your next swim be your last.
