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.
Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club is affiliated with Surf Life Saving GB (SLSGB), our governing body. We are a registered charity entirely funded by membership fees, donations and grants, which we use to buy and upgrade our rescue and training equipment and first aid kits.
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.
Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club is affiliated with Surf Life Saving GB (SLSGB), our governing body. We are a registered charity entirely funded by membership fees, donations and grants, which we use to buy and upgrade our rescue and training equipment and first aid kits.
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/.
Donations
We are always grateful to receive donations which you can make in the following ways:
- Making a donation direct to the club using this button...
- Buying BH Coastal Lottery tickets in the name of Southbourne Surf Life Saving Club. You not only donate to our club but also to other local causes and have an opportunity to win a cash prize.
- Sponsorship - either from a business or through members, their families or friends arranging a sponsored event.
- We can provide a donation box for business premises, schools and other organisations to display on their counter.
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 charity number, effective 5th February 2021, is 1193415
Our CCTV Policy:
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Link to the SLSGB Privacy Notice.
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