Broome Surf Life Saving Club
Broome Surf Life Saving Club contact details
| Postal Address: |
PO Box 1732, Broome WA 6725 |
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| Club Rooms Phone: |
9193 7327 (between 5-7pm) |
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| Email: |
broomeslsc@westnet.com.au |
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Broome Surf Life Saving ClubThe Broome Surf Life Saving Club was formed in 1987 as a result of the increasing number of tourists and residents frequenting Cable Beach, and community concern that a lifesaving service was needed.
Since 1987, the Broome Surf Lifesaving Club has provided a volunteer beach safety service of the highest standard to the community of Broome and to the thousands of visitors to Cable Beach every year.
In that time, Broome Surf Life Saving Club has provided in excess of 20,000 hours of patrol time at no cost to the community. This service equates to over three hundred thousand dollars. Yet, our service is provided to the community absolutely free.
Broome Surf Life Saving Club has grown from an initial membership of 10 to a total in excess of 200. This number is made up of Juniors (5-13), Cadets (14-16), Senior Members (16 upwards), Associate Members and Social Members.
Who Can Become a Surf Lifesaver?
Anyone from the age of five can join the Broome Surf Life Saving Club and learn the necessary skills to become an active surf lifesaver
Junior Activities - "Nippers"
Children can join Junior activities from the age of five. Junior activities teach surf awareness and safety through the Surf Education program. Children are able to participate in board paddling, surfing, swimming, running, wading and other fun games and activities.
Surf Rescue Certificate
Surf Lifesavers can achieve this award from the age of 13 to help prepare for active patrol duties. The award trains candidates in rescue skills, first aid and patient management, resuscitation, plus safety knowledge and surf awareness.
Bronze Medallion
The Bronze Medallion is the core award for Surf Lifesavers. Available to Surf Lifesavers aged 15 and over, this award is designed to skill in areas such as surf awareness, survival, patrol and rescue procedures and emergency care. All of these skills combine to train candidates to be effective surf patrol team members, tasked with providing a safe beach environment for the community.
Patrol Hours
The Broome Surf Life Saving Club provides voluntary surf patrols between May & October. The patrol provides a comprehensive beach service including mobile beach and boat patrols.
Broome SLSC Patrol Hours
| Saturdays |
1.00pm – 4.30pm |
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| Sundays |
9.00am – 4.30pm |
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During May to October the Shire of Broome appoints Lifeguard patrols for Cable Beach during weekdays
Where do I Swim in Safety?
The most important thing to remember when you're at the beach is to swim between the flags. This is where the Surf Lifesavers patrol, and designates the safer area to swim.
What is a rip?
Basically, a rip is water moving back to sea. Rips are the most common cause of rescues on Australian beaches and do occur on Cable Beach, usually around the high tide period. Tidal currents also create rips, particularly in the areas adjacent to the main formation of rocks on Cable Beach. Generally the larger the surf the stronger the rip.
How do I identify a rip?
Common characteristics of the rip include:
- Murky water due to the sand being stirred up
- Waves breaking on either side of the rip
- Foam and debris floating on the water
- A rippled look when the surrounding water is generally calm
How do I escape from a rip?
Don't panic, stay calm.
Weak or tired swimmers should float with the current, then swim parallel to the shore for about 30 metres. Once out of the rip, swim back to the shore, or raise one hand and wave as a signal for help.
Stronger swimmers can swim at a 45 degree angle across the rip and towards the shore. Once out of the rip, swim back to the shore, or raise one hand and wave as a signal for help.
Water Safety Signs
At any time and depending upon the weather and surf conditions, Surf Lifesavers will erect water safety signs on the beach to ensure the safety of the public. Signs convey important information to the public about beach and safety conditions, and should be abided by.
Vehicle Access
Please remember that no vehicles, except for emergency services, are permitted on Cable Beach south of the access driveway.