Rescue Sport Series Welcomes Sealand as Official Community Partner
Saving lives starts here. The Rescue Sport Series exists to do more than crown champions. Every race, every competition and every season is designed to build a stronger future for lifesaving in South Africa. Through competition, we recruit and retain the next generation of lifeguards, inspire more people to join lifesaving clubs, and grow awareness […]
RESCUE SPORT SERIES AWARDS 2026: CELEBRATING A SEASON OF PERFORMANCE, GROWTH, AND COMMUNITY
The Rescue Sport Series Awards Evening will bring the 2025–2026 season to a close on 30 May 2026 at the Salt River Terrace Rooftop, celebrating a record year of competition across Surf, Pool, and Ocean (Iron) disciplines. This season featured 11 Surf and Pool events, alongside the introduction of Oceanwoman and Oceanman racing, marking a […]
OCEAN CHAMPIONS CROWNED: RESCUE SPORT SERIES WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The 2025–2026 Rescue Sport Series marked a major milestone with the official introduction of Oceanwoman and Oceanman (Iron) racing into the series programme. This addition reflects the rapid growth and rising importance of Iron racing, both locally and internationally. Traditionally limited to Western Cape Championships, the discipline has evolved into one of the most demanding […]
POOL CHAMPIONS CROWNED: RESCUE SPORT SERIES WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The 2025–2026 Rescue Sport Series from Lifesaving Western Cape delivered its most competitive and expansive season to date, featuring eight Surf and Pool competitions, making it the largest event calendar in the history of the series. Powered by Solid Oak Insurance, the series continues to provide a structured high-performance pathway for surf lifesaving athletes, combining […]
SURF CHAMPIONS CROWNED: RESCUE SPORT SERIES WINNERS ANNOUNCED
The 2025–2026 Rescue Sport Series from Lifesaving Western Cape delivered its most competitive and expansive season to date, featuring eight Surf and Pool competitions, making it the largest event calendar in the history of the series. Powered by Solid Oak Insurance, the series continues to provide a structured high-performance pathway for surf lifesaving athletes, combining […]
Western Cape Surf Lifesaving Championships 2026: A Provincial Celebration at Clifton 4th Beach
There are championships that define winners — and there are championships that define communities. From 28 February to 1 March 2026, the Western Cape Surf Lifesaving Championships return to Clifton 4th Beach, bringing together the province’s athletes, clubs and families for a weekend that celebrates participation, pride and performance in equal measure. For months, athletes […]
Beginner’s Guide to Pool Rescue Video Training Series Launches to Build Skills and Confidence
The Beginner’s Guide to Pool Rescue Video Training Series has officially launched, giving beginner and developing athletes a chance to master one of lifesaving sport’s most technical disciplines. From manikin retrievals to precise underwater techniques, Pool Rescue can be intimidating — but this new six-part video series is here to simplify the journey. Meet the […]
Oceanwoman & Oceanman Joins the Rescue Sport Series!
The Rescue Sport Series is proud to announce that, from January 2026, Oceanwoman and Oceanman (Iron) racing will officially become part of the Series programme. This decision recognises the rapid growth and competitive importance of Iron racing, both locally and internationally. While historically limited to Western Cape Champs, the event has gained global prominence — […]
The Clifton Cauldron: Surf Season Opener of the Rescue Sports Series
The sand is warm, the Atlantic crisp, and the first whistle of the season is about to shatter the calm. On 15 November 2025 at 13:30, Clifton 4th Beach transforms into the Clifton Cauldron, a proving ground where every athlete is tested on speed, skill, and strategy. Framed by granite boulders and backed by the […]
First Pool Rescue Gala at UWC celebrates talent, teamwork, and the purpose behind lifesaving sport
CAPE TOWN, 18 October 2025 — The opening round of the 2025-2026 Rescue Sport Series at the University of the Western Cape marked an exceptional start to the season, combining elite-level performance, balanced participation, and a clear sense of purpose. The event brought together athletes from across South Africa in a showcase of strength, skill, […]