Coolangatta SLSC

24/12/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Coolangatta SLSC ✨🎄

The festive season is here and our beaches are busier than ever 🌊

Whether you’re a local or you're visiting our wonderful beach please swim between the flags, keep an eye on conditions, and don’t forget to say hey to your lifesavers who are volunteering over Christmas to keep everyone safe.

Wishing you all a safe, happy and sun-soaked holiday period!🎅❤️

24/12/2025

50 years. Countless patrols. One incredible legacy.

This week, we celebrate Phil Hammond (“Hammo”), a constant presence on Coolangatta Beach and a cornerstone of our club for half a century. From a young volunteer to a trusted mentor, Hammo has shaped generations of lifesavers through quiet leadership, deep knowledge of the ocean, and an unwavering commitment to keeping our community safe.

Hammo’s impact goes far beyond the red and yellow flags. He is a coach, boat sweep, official, trainer, assessor, and patrol captain. His dedication has left a lasting mark on the club, the beach, and the people who have learned from him along the way. His service and dedication have been recognised with life membership, a surf boat named after him, and, more recently, the best senior lifesaver medal struck in his honour. We are incredibly grateful for the time, care, and energy he has given and continues to give to Coolangatta. Thank you, Hammo, for 50 years of service, leadership, and heart. Your legacy will continue to guide the next generation of lifesavers.

To read the full story, check out Drew Kerrigan’s article in the Gold Coast Bulletin - https://bit.ly/4pP9IKP

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20/12/2025

Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club is incredibly proud to announce that Life Member Michael “Coinsy” Mahon was recently recognised by Surf Life Saving Queensland, with the new State Operations & Communications Centre room named in his honour.

Joining Coolangatta Surf Life Saving Club in 1974, Coinsy has dedicated more than 50 years to operational lifesaving — from patrols on our beaches to radio operations, command, coordination, and mentoring generations of volunteers. His foundational role in SurfCom and communications helped shape the way lifesaving operates today.

This recognition reflects a lifetime of service, reliability, and quiet leadership. We couldn’t be prouder to see Coinsy’s legacy honoured in this way.

👏 Congratulations and thank you, Coinsy, from everyone at Coolangatta SLSC 👏

15/12/2025

Meet Belinda, the president of Coolangatta SLSC. A dedicated leader, life member, and someone who brings passion, heart and direction to our club.

This is the first episode of our Meet the Committee series. Stay tuned over the coming weeks as we introduce the amazing people behind the scenes who make our community what it is.

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08/12/2025

Swim Between the Flags!

The festive season is here and our beaches will be busy! 🌊☀️
Wherever you’re swimming these holidays, remember the golden rule:
Always swim between the flags.
It’s the safest place in the surf and where our lifesavers are watching.
Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy the summer! ❤️💛

05/12/2025

🌊 Happy International Volunteers Day! 🌊

Today we say a massive thank you to the incredible people who keep our club strong, safe and thriving.

To our volunteer surf lifesavers who patrol our beaches and keep our community safe…
To our dedicated Nipper helpers who inspire the next generation with patience and passion…
To our hardworking Committee members who support every part of our club behind the scenes…
And to every single person who gives their time, energy and heart to help our club be the welcoming, vibrant place it is —

Thank you. 💛❤️

Our club simply wouldn’t exist without you.
Your commitment, your kindness, and your community spirit make all the difference — today and every day.

01/12/2025

🎅🌊 It’s that time of year… Santa is back on the beach! 🌊🎅

Coolangatta SLSC’s annual Santa on the Beach is back for 2025!
Come down to Cooly and have your Christmas photo with Santa while supporting our amazing youth lifesavers. ❤️💛

📅 Dates:
✨ Saturday 13th — 8am–1pm
✨ Saturday 20th — 10am–3pm
✨ Sunday 21st — 8am–1pm

Bring the family, your festive outfits, and your best beachy Christmas vibes🎄☀️

✨ Bookings essential — scan the QR code on the flyer or hit the link below!

https://form.jotform.com/kad612/cooly-santa-photos

See you on the sand! 🏖️🎄

21/11/2025

Check out this video that features club member Jemma Wagner discussing all things sustainability here at Coolangatta SLSC!💚🌊

Meet Jemma Wagner, Sustainability Officer at Coolangatta SLSC, whose passion for the environment helped the club earn the 2025 Clean Beaches Award 👏

From beach cleanups to engaging young members in sustainability projects, Coolangatta is showing how small actions can create lasting change.

🎥 Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/2uaOoKI21-s

17/11/2025

Check out this article that features our President, Life Member Belinda Doman reflecting on what makes our club so special! 💙🤍❤️

How do you build a club that feels like family?

Coolangatta SLSC President Belinda reflects on the culture, connection, and community spirit that led to their Club of the Year title.

Read more 👉 https://online.flippingbook.com/view/670097157/10-11/

10/11/2025

Remembrance Day | Lest We Forget ❤️

Today, we pause in remembrance of the brave men and women who have served our nation.

They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.

As the waves break along our coast, we are reminded of the steady courage and sacrifice of those who came before us. Their legacy, like the ocean, endures — shaping our lives and protecting the freedoms we hold dear.

We honour their service with gratitude, reflection, and respect.

Lest We Forget.

10/11/2025

👏 October Members of the Month👏

We’re proud to announce Coolangatta's October Member's of the Month & Youth Member's of the Month 🌊

These members go above and beyond, showing what it means to be part of the Cooly family! Read through some of their amazing contributions on the images!

🏆 October Member's of the Month – Jack & Elaine Hogben & Gary Finnis
🌟 October Youth Member's of the Month – Marley Cook & Henry Bush

Congratulations to all! Coolangatta appreciates everything you all do for the club!

07/11/2025

🌊🏠 WIN a $2.6 Million Lifestyle on Bribie Island! 🌴✨

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Every ticket helps support our incredible volunteers who keep our beaches safe year-round. ❤️

Head to the link in our bio or click here: https://surflottery.com.au/club/coolangattaslsc to purchase a ticket that directly contributes to Coolangatta SLSC! We appreciate every bit of support!