The body of a Jervis Bay rock fisherman was recovered today. Rock fishing is one of Australia’s most dangerous sports, every year around nine rock fisherman drown. See the full story here.

The NSW Department of Primary Industries has tips on fishing safety;

• Stay alert to the weather conditions
• Keep an eye on the waves 
• Learn how to swim
• Choose the safest possible location
• Wear the right gear – lifejacket and cleats on your shoes
• Never fish alone 
• Know what to do if someone is washed into the ocean 

For more rock fishing safety tips see NSW Department of Primary Industries website here.

Sign up for the Tamarama bronze medallion course today and bring a friend for FREE! 

Tamarama is committed to being a diverse and inclusive club and we are looking for more female members.  Female prospective members can invite a female friend to join the course free of charge. 

We are hosting a bronze medallion information night on Wednesday 26 September at 6:30pm where you can hear more about the club and the course.  Details including course requirements and sign up instructions can be found here:

https://www.tamaramaslsc.org/bronze_medallion

Note, both prospective members must achieve the course prerequisites to be eligible for the discount.

Have fun, make friends and support the community at the beautiful Tamarama beach!

Completing the Bronze Medallion (Certificate II in Aquatic Safety) course will give you the skills and qualification to become a surf lifesaver.  Tamarama SLSC will be running our next Bronze Medallion course commencing in October 2018.

Find out more and sign up:

http://www.tamaramaslsc.org/bronze_medallion

Congratulations to the new Tamarama SLSC Management Committee for the 2018-19 season who were confirmed at the AGM on Sunday 15 July.

A number of opportunities to join the team supporting the Management Committee exist.   Contact a member of the Management Committee for more details