About Us / Lifeguarding
Welcome | Lifeguarding | Surf Sports | Junior Surf | Downloads | LinksPreventing drowning and injury at Otago beaches.
As surf lifeguards Surf Life Saving Otago is an organisation of ordinary New Zealanders doing extraordinary things.
Committed to our community Surf Life Saving Otago plays a critical role in the continued safety of the public.
Proactive, the key word that makes Surf Life Saving unique, as an essential service. Surf Life Saving is not a reactive rescue service activated by call outs.
Each saturday and sunday from the start of november till the middle of march our six clubs put the red and yellow flags in the safest place on the beach.
To become a Lifeguard, the ‘entry level’ qualification is the Surf Lifeguard Award. We’re committed to ongoing learning within Surf Life Saving too, whether you’re 7 or 70.
From lifesaving, first aid, coaching and instruction, to leadership, teamwork and communication, our training will stand you in good stead for the rest of your life.
