The Mackay Surf Lifesaving Club

05/01/2025

congratulations to our lucky winner of the meat tray madness ($100 voucher from Tender cut meats. Blue D13 Boardman one of our customers today to collect thier prize , thank you to all who supported our Guardians of Harbour Beach raffles. and a happy new year

03/01/2025

Make some calls, grab some friends and meet up for a bite to eat.

30/12/2024

🔴🟡Weekend in Review🔴🟡

Over the last weekend, our QLD Life Surf Lifesavers were kept extremely busy with a total of 19 rescues outside the flags, 8497 total state wide preventative actions, and 1077 first aid treatments!

As we are now in the midst of a very warm summer, we are asking all beachgoers to (as always) swim between the flags and be aware of your own limits before entering the ocean!🌊

We want a safe and happy summer for all Queenslanders! So don't forget to STOP, LOOK, AND STAY ALIVE :)

29/12/2024

congratulations to our lucky winner of the meat tray madness ($100 voucher from Tender cut meats. Green C04 Jodie one of our regular customers , thank you to all who supported our Guardians of Harbour Beach. and a happy new year

26/12/2024

❤️💚 Big Shoutout to all our Volunteer Patrolling members for the Christmas Day and Boxing Day Patrols ❤️💛 🏖️🌊

22/12/2024

congratulations to our lucky winner of the meat tray madness ($100 voucher from Tender cut meats. Blue D13 Jillian , who by the looks of the number, may be a member of a great supporter network for our club, the VIEW group who utilise the club each month. thank you to all who supported our Guardians of Harbour Beach.

21/12/2024

18/12/2024

Draw L226 Mooloolaba Miracle. We have delivered the winning call news… Congratulations to C Brampton*
A Champion Club member, with ticket #: 19727964 from Victoria. This fortunate supporter has won a grand prize package worth $2,383,111!

We learned of our supporter's strong connection to Surf Life Saving. Growing up on Sydney’s northern beaches and was saved himself when younger, quite literally “plucked out of the water”. Understanding the need to support our volunteer Surf Life Savers important work.

*name change for the winner's privacy
Thank you to all our supporters and Merry Christmas

17/12/2024

| We are working with UNSW on a tool that can accurately predict when bluebottles will arrive on which beaches.

Using wind and swell forecasts and knowledge on the anatomy of bluebottles, the prediction tool will soon be tested on the Beachsafe App to alert all beachgoers on the likelihood of blueys visiting the beach with them.

Find out more: https://news.unsw.edu.au/en/escaping-the-summertime-blueys

UNSW Biological, Earth & Environmental Sciences

14/12/2024

Dont't forget to come and down and enjoy breakfast at The Surf Club Mackay on Sundays

13/12/2024

Dont't forget to come and down and enjoy breakfast at The Surf Club Mackay on Saturday and Sundays

11/12/2024

☁️ Think you're safe from the sun on cloudy days? Think again! ☁️

Did you know UV rays can still be strong on cool or cloudy days? They can sneak through clouds and even reflect off them, making sun damage possible even when the sun’s hiding. Stay sun safe, no matter the weather:
☀️ Slip on a shirt
🧴 Slop on sunscreen
👒 Slap on a hat
🌤️ Seek shade
🕶️ Slide on sunglasses

Protect your skin and enjoy the day safely! ❤️💛

09/12/2024

🌊 Stinger Sunday Spotlight: The Irukandji! 🌊

Don’t let its tiny size fool you—this 1–2 cm transparent box jellyfish is one of the world’s most venomous creatures. Often invisible to the eye, the Irukandji lurks in tropical waters, causing stings that can lead to serious symptoms, known as Irukandji Syndrome.

Where you’ll find it:
Tropical Australian waters north of Fraser Island (QLD), across the Northern Territory, and along WA’s coast to Exmouth.

What to do if stung:
⚠️ Symptoms like severe muscle pain, headache, vomiting, and high blood pressure can appear 5–40 minutes after the sting.
1️⃣ Remove the person from the water if it’s safe to do so.
2️⃣ Follow DRSABCD (Danger, Response, Send for help, Airway, Breathing, CPR, Defibrillator).
3️⃣ Call triple zero (000) for an ambulance.
4️⃣ Douse the sting area with vinegar for at least 30 seconds.
5️⃣ Monitor the casualty for at least 45 minutes and seek help from lifeguards if available.

Stay vigilant in tropical waters—this tiny stinger demands respect. ❤️💛

For more information on marine stingers - visit https://lifesaving.com.au/safety-info/marine-stingers

08/12/2024

congratulations to our lucky winner of the meat tray madness ($100 voucher from Tender cut meats. Green B20 Jan Bell, who by the looks of the number, may be a member of a great supporter network for our club, the VIEW group who utilise the club each month. thank you to all who supported our Guardians of Harbour Beach.

06/12/2024

A early morning walk on the beach followed by breakfast.

27/11/2024

Did you know our SSVs are used to conduct roving patrols and help people in need outside of flagged areas? 🏖️

No matter how big or small, your donation will make a difference to keeping them on our beaches this Summer.

❤️💛What would you give to save a life? Donate today to the Queensland Lifesavers Appeal https://2024-queensland-lifesavers-appeal.raisely.com/

25/11/2024

Imagine a legacy that not only supports your loved ones but also sustains critical lifesaving services for communities across Australia. Through our partnership with Willed, we’re pleased to offer you a unique opportunity to create or update your Will with a 50% discount throughout November.

Create your lifesaving legacy now. Visit:
https://slsfoundation.com.au/leave-a-gift-in-your-will