About
Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club was founded in 1986 and in the early years was commonly referred to as Southbourne Surf. Our initially small membership has grown steadily over the years and can now boast more than 130 members from age 7 to 65+. Our new club house was opened in 2016 and is located at the bottom of St Catherine’s path on the promenade near to Sobo Beach.
We work closely with RNLI Lifeguards and the Coastguard (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) to keep our community safe by providing coastal surveillance and using our Inshore Rescue Boat, rescue boards, and surf skis. We have supported a number of local events over the years by providing safety cover, in and out of the sea, including the Brownsea Island swim, the Seahorse Swim, seafront marathons and triathlons, the Bournemouth Air Festival and the Macmillan Caring Locally annual Christmas Dip.
In recognition of their work and dedication over a great many years and their continuing commitment to the club and its members, we have awarded Gwyn Scott, Lindsey Scott, and Philip (Sponge) Younger life membership. Without them and the late Bill Ezekiel MBE there would be no Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club.
You can find out more about the history of Surf Life Saving in the UK here https://www.slsgb.org.uk/about-us/our-history/.
We work closely with RNLI Lifeguards and the Coastguard (Maritime and Coastguard Agency) to keep our community safe by providing coastal surveillance and using our Inshore Rescue Boat, rescue boards, and surf skis. We have supported a number of local events over the years by providing safety cover, in and out of the sea, including the Brownsea Island swim, the Seahorse Swim, seafront marathons and triathlons, the Bournemouth Air Festival and the Macmillan Caring Locally annual Christmas Dip.
In recognition of their work and dedication over a great many years and their continuing commitment to the club and its members, we have awarded Gwyn Scott, Lindsey Scott, and Philip (Sponge) Younger life membership. Without them and the late Bill Ezekiel MBE there would be no Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club.
You can find out more about the history of Surf Life Saving in the UK here https://www.slsgb.org.uk/about-us/our-history/.
Our Charitable Objectives
Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission (charity number, effective 5th February 2021, 1193415) and its objectives are to save lives and prevent drowning and to provide education and training in all areas relating to lifesaving, rescue and resuscitation for the benefit of the public in the Southbourne area of Bournemouth Christchurch Poole (BCP) Council by:
- The promotion and provision of Surf Lifesaving qualifications and training in water safety, rescue, lifesaving, coaching, resuscitation and first aid;
- The promotion and organisation of lifesaving and rescue, beach and pool training, water sports and lifesaving activities for training, recreation and enjoyment that encourage fitness, team work, responsibility and excellence in pursuit of these objects;
- The promotion of and the provision of voluntary lifesaving and rescue services to the community and public at large;
- The provision of lifesaving safety awareness and prevention of drowning information;
- The promotion of the CIO and its activities within the local community.
Important Information
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Our Club Bye Laws contain the following policies:
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SLSGB's Safeguarding arrangements and policy can be found here.
Our CCTV Policy:
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Link to the SLSGB Privacy Notice.
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