July 29, 2022
As a second season from the reinvigorated Portsea IRB Racing Team draws to a close, a tight knit team of four athletes travelled 900km north to […]
July 15, 2022
Last weekend, a group of our finest emerging lifesavers engaged in our new and exciting Portsea Platinum Camp. Returning to the beach during Portsea’s notorious winter […]
May 3, 2022
Vale David Flockart 9.10.1965 – 30.4.2022 It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of David Flockart, who died on Saturday 30th […]
May 2, 2022
After 2 years of online presentation nights, we’re thrilled to announce that we’re finally gearing up to celebrate the achievements of our active members in person!! […]
April 19, 2022
Our club has the resources to cater for many members who wish to try out, and maybe commit to, competition in the surfboat arena. Surfboat racing […]
April 19, 2022
On January 21, 1980, Michael Parkes, a member of the Portsea SLSC and a friend David McFadyen were running on the beach at Skenes Creek, near […]
April 8, 2022
The Open Women’s Crew was Portsea’s only representative in the Boat Area at the 2022 Victorian Championships. Although missing out on the medals, the crew showed […]
March 25, 2022
The enthusiasm of the Portsea SLSC Junior Competition athletes, coaches and supporters has shined this season after last season was severely impacted due to Covid. Throughout […]
March 18, 2022
Our Easter Seafood Dinner at The Club is back for 2022! The event will take place on Friday 15 April 2022, starting at 5:00pm with Portsea […]
March 16, 2022
Well, another year has past, and a huge weekend for the Portsea masters team down at Lorne for the Vic Titles. However beautiful and fun the […]
March 9, 2022
On March 4th in 1956, former Club Captain John Wishart was tragically taken by a shark while swimming with friends in front of the clubhouse at […]
February 16, 2022
Thank you to all our Swimmers, Volunteers and Sponsors for your support with the 2022 P2P. After careful consideration of all other possible tides, dates & […]
February 6, 2022
Koonya Beach Tragedy On 10th December 1961 at about 10.40am Robert Evans entered the water on a surf board, although conditions were adverse, and he was […]
January 31, 2022
Remember to get involved in the Portsea raffle & silent auction for your chance to win some incredible prizes, purchase one-of-a-kind items, and support the Portsea […]
January 19, 2022
On the 14th of January 2022 Portsea SLSC held the Inaugural Portsea Bay to Surf! The event saw 500 competitors walk and run through the picturesque […]
January 15, 2022
The 2022 Portsea Swim Classic and Bay to Surf events have been held and the results are available by clicking on either of the below links […]
January 15, 2022
COVID may have beaten us on the 5th, however we are determined to play on and ensure we don’t miss out on this sensational day. We have […]
January 9, 2022
Portsea Classic Weekend – explaining our current position and planning The Portsea Classic Weekend Subcommittee and Club Committee have been regularly meeting to assess and review […]
January 9, 2022
Wave Description Time GOLD 2500m Open Event 12.50 500m Events T1 Tribe 12.30 J1 Junior 10-13 MALE 12.35 J2 Junior 10-13 FEMALE 12.40 J3 Junior […]
January 9, 2022
Thank-you to everyone for their understanding and kind messages of support upon the conclusion of the 2021/22 United Energy Portsea SLSC Nippers Program. Whilst this summer’s […]
January 5, 2022
I hope you and your loved ones are safe and well. I am aware that we have many members who either have tested positive to COVID-19, or […]
January 2, 2022
There is no doubt now that COVID is on the rise in Victoria, and sadly, the virus is disrupting the long-awaited summer for many Portsea holiday-makers. Our club […]
December 31, 2021
The Portsea Boat Rowers are on the ‘Recruitment Hunt’. Led by our Open Women’s Portsea Cruisers boat crew, there will be a week of rowing training […]
December 22, 2021
The John Wishart Memorial Medal Surf Life Saving Victoria’s most coveted Surf Life Saver of the Year Award is called “The John Wishart Memorial Medal”. It […]
December 20, 2021
With January fast approaching, everyone’s excited for our Portsea Classic Weekend, with the Swim Classic returning bigger than ever, and the Inaugural Portsea Bay to Surf […]
December 14, 2021
Our 2021 Bronzies and instructors waited with anticipation all through our latest lockdown to hear if the famous Portsea Bronze Camp would proceed. After the 2020 […]
December 8, 2021
Surfboats at Portsea – 1950/51 The first surfboat owned by the newly formed Sorrento-Portsea Surf Life Saving Club was the “Fred Matear”. This surfboat was bought […]
November 26, 2021
Competition and Carnival Report With covid lockdowns finally lifting, a backlog of championship events, carnivals and state team trials were crammed into a busy season opening. […]
November 22, 2021
Part Time Bronze Program 2021 This season, we saw another successful year of our Part Time Bronze (PTB) Program. The PTB Program saw 30 candidates effectively […]
October 25, 2021
Born in 1908, Milton surfed at Portsea from the early 1930s. In those days, surfers had to break their way through the crown land fence and […]
October 19, 2021
Exciting news – We are back! The Club reopens Friday 22nd October After the exciting announcement of Victoria’s Covid -19 restrictions easing as of this weekend […]
October 15, 2021
Dear member, We are writing to advise you of Life Saving Victoria’s updated position regarding COVID-19 vaccinations. The current government roadmap for reopening states that participating […]
October 11, 2021
Hundreds of undiagnosed bowel cancer cases during COVID-19 pandemic Victorians urged to prioritise health and do life-saving test today With new Victorian data showing nearly 500 […]
October 3, 2021
What is the Starfish Nippers program? The Starfish Nippers program is designed for young people aged between 7-15 years with a disability, including physical and intellectual […]
September 9, 2021
Points to remember: The dates for the Nipper program are as follows: 27 December 2021 – Session 1 – Accreditation Swim – Quarantine Station (staggered times […]
May 30, 2021
Despite a COVID scare and Brisbane lockdown, the Sunshine Coast turned on amazing sunshine and ‘not so amazing’ surf for a festival of Aussies competition, with […]
May 4, 2021
After a late start to the season due to COVID restrictions, the Portsea Competition Team arrived at the 2021 Victorian Championships as an unknown underdog. With […]
March 30, 2021
The Portsea Beach Team at the Life Saving Victoria State Champs might have been small but it packed a fair punch, winning medals in eleven beach […]
March 18, 2021
Matt, Thank you and congratulations to you and everyone who assisted with the Pier 2 Perignon. Special thanks of course to Craig and Sam. What a […]
March 14, 2021
Well, Lorne turned it on for the 2021 Masters, with perfect 2-3 foot surf and 26 degree sunny day. Life Saving Victoria split this year’s Masters […]
February 13, 2021
Please see below another wonderful initiative being promoted by the Sorrento Rotary Club to raise vital funds for Mental Health. Sorrento Rotary Club is a wonderful […]