Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service Inc

08/09/2026

Great article from the Whanganui Chronicle on the new build.

A reminder to members that feedback on the proposed new build is due this Sunday 13th September, a link was sent via email on 28 August, check your spam if you have not yet seen it.

The new building will have roughly the same footprint as the existing one.

31/08/2026

Attention Members!

An e-mail was sent last week to gather feedback on the new build proposal. There are also some other important items in that e-mail.

Make sure you've checked the e-mail and taken the time to give your feedback on the future of the club building.

20/08/2026

Reminder that the AGM is this Sunday!

If you have not already renewed your membership please do so ASAP to attend, have your say and vote at the meeting.

The full notice of AGM has been e-mailed to all members earlier today, check your inbox (and spam if it's not in your inbox).

See you there!

13/08/2026

What a fantastic evening we had at Mitre 10 MEGA Whanganui Ladies Night this week!

So lovely to chat with SO many of you about your favorites beaches and see you match the signals and flags to what they mean!

A huge thanks to Esther at Mitre10 for organising the event, events like this are a huge feat to pull off and we know everyone had a great time.

Thank you to everyone who came through the doors, your purchase of a ticket directly helps WSLS!

10/08/2026

The WSLS are super proud of the Wanganui Junior Surf kids who took on the first pool rescue competition of the season, held at the Capital Coast Champs held in Paraparamu this past weekend!

So here we go because trust me folks this is a thing of beauty 😍 to read ...

Team Events
🥇 U17 Line Throw (Impressive 12's) by Jack and Ashton
🥇U14 6x25m Mega Mixed Relay by Sophia,Maia P, Ataahua, Jackson, Tristan,Zac
🥇U12 Patient Tow by Maia P and Ataahua
🥈U14 Patient Tow by Sophia and Maia C
🥈U14 Male Patient Tow by Jackson and Zac
🥈U14 4x 25m Rescue Medley Relay by Sophia,Maia, Jackson, Zac
🥉U14 4x 50m Obstacle Relay by Sophia ,Maia C, Jackson,Zac

Now to the Individuals events where while thinking the team events were exhausting 💪🦸🏊 there is plenty left in the tank ⛽

🟨 Lincoln aka ♨️ U15's
🥇100m Obstacles 🥈50m Fin Sprint 🥈Manikin Tow 🥈Manikin Carry
🟥Ashton B with a X Factor U17's
🥉Manikin Carry
🟨Jack ⚓ U17's
🥉Manikin Tow
🟥Sophia Special K U13's
🥇 Obstacles 🥇Brick Carry 🥈 50m Fin Swim
🟨 Ataahua Miss Smiley U12's
🥈Brick Carry🥈 Obstacles 🥉50m Fin Swim
🟥Maia Kahuna P U12's
🥇 Obstacles 🥇50m Fin Swim 🥇 Brick Carry

What's more impressive than this haul of results and medals is the team culture the cheering, screaming and wrap around support from each one of them and our amazing parents who time keep, chilled out managers 😂 also our coffee mum ☕ support crew at these events.

If this sounds like something you'd be interested in for your own kids keep an eye out on our page in the coming months for when we open our Junior Surf Programme for the Summer 2026/2027 Season!

29/07/2026

Proud to be the Charity partner for the Mitre 10 MEGA Whanganui Ladies Night this year!

Please share with your friends, hit interested or going and head on into Mitre10 to purchase your ticket!

Ticket proceeds are being generously donated to Whanganui Surf Lifeguard Services Inc and will go towards the new building fund.

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20/07/2026

The full notice of AGM has been e-mailed to all members earlier today, check your inbox (and spam if it's not in your inbox).

See you there!

10/06/2026

Who's keen for a winter dip? ❄️⛄🌡

Think you're tough enough to take on the Whanganui Polar Plunge? 🥶🌊 The Whanganui Polar Plunge is back with Sport Whanganui!

Join us at Castlecliff Beach on Sunday 21 June from 12pm for a freezing good time, all in support of the incredible volunteers at Wanganui Surf Lifeguard Service Inc

Grab your mates, dust off your most outrageous costume, slip into your budgy smugglers, and take the plunge for a great local cause.

Afterwards, warm up with hot soup and a sausage sizzle.

📍 Castlecliff Beach, Whanganui
🕛 Plunge starts at 12pm sharp. Arrive earlier.
💰 Gold coin cash donation - all proceeds go to Whanganui Surf Life Saving Club

07/06/2026

A HUGE congrats to all of our Whanganui Club members who received awards at the Taranaki Awards of Excellence over the weekend! 🥳

Such incredible work done by an amazing team, fantastic to see some of you get recognised for your work!

Please let me know if I missed anyone.

14/05/2026

Reminder uniform orders close Sunday :)
Check your emails for the link!

Members.... check your e-mails!

The new uniform is now ready to order :)