Surf Sport
The White Caps
Whether you are an inspiring olympian, a dedicated surf athlete or just in it for the fun - when you put on the White Cap - you are part of the team, part of the village.
For over 100 years we have been a powerhouse in Surf Life Saving Competition. Boasting a strong cadre of coaches and athletes we’ve experienced excemptional results across disciplines.
Meet your Crew
Our members come from all walks, sometimes coming to life saving and surf sport later in life. By far the best part of getting involved in surf sport, apart from staying fit, is meeting new mates and finding your crew.
Meet the Team
Steve Bird
Manager Surf Sports, Performance & Pathways
Kylie Cross
Board Director,Chair of Surf Sports
Above : Retired olympic swimmer Tommaso D’orsogna celebrates a gold medal in the Belt Race at the Surf Life Saving WA State Rescue Championships, 2021.
Swimming
Swimming is the core lifesaving skill. All lifesavers are required to demonstrate proficiency in the pool before they receive their qualification.
In surf life saving competition, swimming is part of numerous individual and team events, including:
Surf Race (individual race)
Ironman & Ironwoman
Surf Teams (teams of four)
Surf Belt (Reel) Race
Cameron Relay & Lifesaver Relay
Squads & Training
Many of our members and athletes train with Hooked Swim
Adult Surf Squads: Mon, Wed, Fri - 5.30 am - 6.30 am, and
Tue, Thu - 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm
Junior Competitive Squads - Check Website
Pod Squad: an open water swimming squad, meeting at NC every morning of the year.
Above (L-R): Willis Armstrong, Will Moore, Mark McDermott (Sweep), Rowan Biglin and Joshua Senzio celebrate. The North Cottesloe Surf Boat Crew - the ‘Uppies’ win s Gold in the Reserve Male Surf Boat Final at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships in 2023.
Surf Boats
North Cottesloe continues to be a powerhouse in Australian surf boat racing. With crews racing in various local, State and National Carnvials including the Australian Surf Boat Rowers League.
Crews race in every age division from U19 to Masters.
Boat Captain: Andrew Pope
Above: Retired Dual Olympic Sprint Kayakers Steve Bird and Jesse Phillips win the Open Male Double Ski Final at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships in 2023.
Surf Skis
Home of the current Australian Mens Double Surf Ski champions Steve Bird and Jesse Phillps, our highly successful Ski section has been developing top tier athletes for many years. This section has opportunities to race in single, double and relay surf ski races. Ski Development Programs exist over the winter months for beginners, look out for details in our newsletter.
Ski Captains: Kieran Peters & Demi Elise O’Brien
Above: Beach Sprinter Matt Lloyd wins the Open Male Beach Sprint Final at the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships in 2023.
Beach Sprints
The North Cottesloe Beach Sprint Squad is the premier sprinting squad in WA.
Our events are fast, fun and all about speed, power and agility - with the beach sprint, sprint relay and the unique beach flag events. Training squads cover Nipper, Youth and Senior age groups.
Sprint Captain: Tom Nolan
Above: Poppy Finucane and Delta Cross exit the water to take the win in the U17 Female Board Rescue at the Surf Life Saving WA State Rescue Championships.
Board Paddling
Board paddling is another fundamental life saving skill and one of the most relevant of all the surf sporting discilpines.
Board Captain: John Lishman
2km Beach Run
2km Beach run is an exciting event that competitors from all sections come together to compete in.
Above: North Cottesloe March Past teams at the Surf Life Saving WA State Championships in 2023.
March Past
March Past is an event that brings together competitors from various sections under the North Cottesloe Flag. This event is a great way to mingle with other competitors and gain some points for the club at state and national level.
March Past Captain: Jenny Ford
Above: Former competitive Boat Rowers and masters competitors Fiona Clarke, Alli Gould and Lou Roberts at the 2022 Surf Life Saving WA Masters State Championships.
Masters Competition
In Australian surf life saving competition, competitiors aged 30 and above can compete in masters (as well as in Open) carnivals and events. All disciplines are covered in masters events at both state and national carnivals.