Welcome to Southport Surf Life Saving Club! 

Southport SLSC was established in 1924. Apart from the loss of our original clubhouse to mother nature and sever sand erosion in 1936, our clubhouse still remains at its original location, however it has undergone several appearance changes, and makeovers. In recent times our facilities have and will continue to be upgraded to improve the amenities for our members, their guests and supporters.

Southport SLSC’s proudest achievement in a distinguished history is, “no swimmer has ever lost their life whilst swimming between the patrolled flags at Main Beach”.

Our Club has many prominent members and competitors who have provided valuable and talented contributions towards establishing Southport's reputation as one of the strongest Surf Life Saving Clubs on the Gold Coast.

To become an Active Lifesaver you are required to undertake a Surf Lifesaving, Bronze Medallion award course.

This course is usually conducted over a 8-week period. The minimum requirements to be accepted into the course are:

• you must be at least 15 years of age
• you must possess the ability to complete a timed pool swim of 400metres within 9 minutes.

Once qualified, all Active members are allocated to a beach patrol. Patrols are carried out on weekends and public holidays during the surf season, which runs from each September to May. Active Lifesavers are also required to participate in fundraising activities and a variety of Club duties. Additional Lifesaving awards can be gained, these include:

• First Aid Certificate
• Instructor
• Examiner
• Radio Officer
• IRB Driver
• IRB Crew
• and many more

Active Lifesavers enjoy many benefits including participation of a vibrant and enthusiastic group of people who enjoy health and fitness, camaraderie and being part of a community minded Club. You will also have the opportunity to use our well-equipped Gymnasium and participate in intra and inter club competition.

STAY ALIVE Swim only between the Red & Yellow Flags Surf SafetyTips

1) Swim only at beaches patrolled by lifesavers or lifeguards and listen to their instructions
2) The Red & Yellow flags indicate the safest place to swim
3) Take note of what flags are flying and be aware of the conditions
4) The Red flag on its own indicates extreme danger so please do not enter the water
5) Always wait before swimming directly after a meal
6) Alcohol may impair judgment, so don’t swim under the influence of alcohol
7) Should you have a cramp or get into other difficulty, raise your arm and float
8) If you get caught in a rip, remain calm, raise one arm in the air and float and wait for a lifesaver to help you
9) To escape a rip, swim diagonally across the rip, not against it
10) If you’re unsure of the conditions, check with the lifesaver or lifeguard, they are there to help you.