You are most welcome to join as a member or come along to South Port Beach and enjoy a relaxed beach environment with, at times favourable surf conditions.

Beach and surf safety tips…

§         Always swim under supervision or with a friend.

§         Always swim or surf at beaches patrolled by surf lifesavers.

§         Swim between the red and yellow flags on patrolled beaches. They mark the safest place to swim.

§         If you get into trouble in the surf, keep calm, raise one arm for help, float and wait for assistance.

§         Remember to always apply sunscreen, wear a hat and sunnies when at the beach.

§         Avoid swimming after a meal and never after drinking alcohol.

 

 

 

Aerial shot of the beach

You can check the surf by logging into swellnet at www.swellnet.com.au/.

ALWAYS SWIM BETWEEN THE FLAGS

F FIND the flags and swim between them – they mark the safest place to swim at the beach.

L LOOK at the safety signs – they help you identify potential dangers and daily conditions at the beach.

A ASK a surf lifesaver or a lifeguard for some good advice – surf conditions can change quickly, so always check before you  enter the water.

G GET a friend to swim with you – you should never swim alone and parents should always supervise their children when they are in the water.

S STICK your hand up for help – if you get into trouble in the water, stay calm and raise your arm to signal for assistance. don’t try to swim against a current or rip, but float with it.

 

AUSTRALIA"S CLEANEST BEACH

THE BIG NEWS OF THE WEEK – SOUTH PORT AUSTRALIA’S CLEANEST BEACH

SOUTH PORT NOARLUNGA BEACH WINS NATIONAL AWARD

South Port Noarlunga beach in South Australia has today won top honours in the Keep Australia Beautiful Clean Beaches Awards for 2009-10. 

Minister for Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Water, Senator Penny Wong, today presented the award to South Port Noarlunga at a ceremony at Sydney’s Manly beach.

The Awards recognise local community and individual efforts that are helping coastal areas to become environmentally, economically and socially sustainable communities.

South Port Noarlunga won awards for its efforts in Resource Recovery & Waste Management, Environmental Innovation & Protection, Water Conservation and Young Legends. These four awards led to the South Port Noarlunga beach being awarded the overall title.

“South Port Noarlunga beach community members have demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment in taking steps to improve their local environment,’’ Senator Wong said.

Kingston MP Amanda Rishworth congratulated the South Port Noarlunga Beach community.

“We have one of the nation’s most beautiful coastlines here, just south of Adelaide,’’ she said.

“South Port is a pristine beach and, thanks to the hard work of the local community, it remains a must see tourist destination for the many local, interstate and overseas beachgoers that frequently enjoy our spectacular coastline.”

Senator Wong said community initiatives to protect Australia’s coastline and beaches were an important part of managing the risks of climate change.

“By working together to protect our beautiful coastline we can help ensure Australia’s beaches remain sustainable for future generations,’’ Senator Wong said.

“The risks to Australia’s coastlines are real and well known, and it is initiatives like Keep Australia Beautiful that will help ensure we are well placed to respond to the impacts of climate change.’’

Further information on the awards is available at www.kab.org.au