What is a rescue board?

Surf Rescue Boards are the most commonly used piece of rescue equipment by volunteer surf lifesavers, accounting for more than 35% of all rescues which equates to an average of 3 300 people who are saved each year.

Who developed the SLSA Pride Rescue Board?

In 2021, a few patrolling members from Bellambi Surf Club conceptualised the idea of imprinting the progress flag on a surf rescue board in a way to attract more diverse members to their surf club.

Across 2022, Lifesavers with Pride collaborated with Bellambi Surf Club and supported them in coming to a final design.

Lifesavers with Pride approached Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) for support in producing their boards.

SLSA approached Infront Surf Craft to develop the boards, which landed on Australian beaches at the beginning of 2023.

What do the colours represent?

The chevron incorporates the Rainbow Flag, an ubiquitous symbol for LGBTQIA+ communities worldwide, combined with the Progress Flag designed by American artist Daniel Quasar in 2018.

The progress element of the chevron represents people of colour, those that have died and the white, pink and blue representing colours from the transgender flag.

How do I order a board?

SLSA is the only approved entity who can place an order for the board. All orders need to be made through them.