The Early History of North Burleigh SLSC – 1950’s & 1960’s
The North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club was affiliated with South Coast Branch of the Surf Life Saving Association on 7th January 1950.
North Burleigh is a community oriented Club with established programs in all aspects of Surf Sports; ranging from board, ski, swim, beach, IRB and nippers. The Club nurtures growth in these areas and continues to enhance performance in all aspects.
Equally as important as the competitive nature of the sport, is the training of our members in rescue skills and life saving awards. Over the past 5 years members of North Burleigh SLSC have spent over 40,000 hours patrolling our beach.
In that time, our surf life savers have kept a recorded beach attendance of 197,574 safe from harm. Locals, interstate visitors and international tourists are free to enjoy the surf, sun and sand with ease.
Many beach-goers found themselves in situations they did not expect but our members patrolling the beach performed in excess of 800 first aid treatments and 6,768 preventative rescue actions.
Most importantly, 344 life saving rescues were performed by our patrolling members which further upheld our club mantra of N.O.N.E (Not One Not Ever) lives lost on North Burleigh Beach.
Our patrolling members are all local volunteers. Without the ongoing support of our club supporters, regular contributions and revenue raised by our facilities; the vital life saving service on this beach would not be possible. North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club is your partner in the local community and has been proudly “Saving Lives Since 1949” with your support.