AS the weather heats up and locals prepare to enjoy another blissful summer, Hunter Surf Life Saving welcomed another season with its annual Raising of the Flags ceremony.
The highly anticipated event took place at 9:30am on Friday 26 September at Dixon Park Beach in Newcastle.
Hunter Surf Life Saving President Henry Scruton ESM highlighted the importance of vigilance this summer.
“Over the course of the summer, our volunteers took over 82,000 preventative measures, clocking up more than 65,000 patrol hours, which is no small feat,” Mr Scruton said.
“Our lifesavers are essential to help ensure safety, with more than 858,000 visitors to our beaches last summer and more expected this season.”
Hunter Surf Life Saving has been supported by Newcastle Permanent for over 40 years.
Newcastle Permanent Head of Customer Lending Greg Hooper said he is proud to continue the partnership as the flags are raised for another season.
“The raising of the flags signifies an important time on our calendar, and we are honoured to have partnered with Hunter Surf Life Saving for more than four decades,” Mr Hooper said.
“We’re excited to continue this partnership with Hunter Surf Life Saving and help ensure the sustainability of this service through recruitment, training, recognition and retention of local life savers.”
As more people head to the coast as the weather heats up, HSLS maintains their dedication to keeping beachgoers safe.
The region is well-prepared for another safe surf season with 13 Surf Life Saving clubs stretching from Tea Gardens-Hawks Nest to Catherine Bay.
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