At beaches along the Australian coastline, surf lifesavers participate in tough physical competitions to develop their skills, here at Wanda Beach, Sydney. Surf Lifesaving Australia is one of the world's largest volunteer organizations, with more than 100,000 members. From September to April, lifesavers complete a required number of hours on patrol, before competing on the sand and in the sea. At club carnivals, men and women test their stamina in rescue and resuscitation events.

The start of the open women's board event at a surf lifesavers club carnival at Cronulla Beach, Sydney, Australia. At beaches along the Australian coastline, surf lifesavers participate in tough physical competitions to develop their skills. Surf Lifesaving Australia is one of the world's largest volunteer organizations, with more than 100,000 members. From September to April, lifesavers complete a required number of hours on patrol, before competing on the sand and in the sea. At club carnivals, men and women test their stamina in rescue and resuscitation events.

Competitors in the women's five-person rescue and resuscitation event feed out a belt line to their team members performing the rescue at Cooggee Beach, Sydney, Australia. At beaches along the Australian coastline, surf lifesavers participate in tough physical competitions to develop their skills. Surf Lifesaving Australia is one of the world's largest volunteer organizations, with more than 100,000 members. From September to April, lifesavers complete a required number of hours on patrol, before competing on the sand and in the sea. At club carnivals, men and women test their stamina in rescue and resuscitation events.

At beaches along the Australian coastline, surf lifesavers participate in tough physical competitions to develop their skills, here at Manley Beach, Sydney. Surf Lifesaving Australia is one of the world's largest volunteer organizations, with more than 100,000 members. From September to April, lifesavers complete a required number of hours on patrol, before competing on the sand and in the sea. At club carnivals, men and women test their stamina in rescue and resuscitation events.

Passing the baton at the surf lifesaving state championships at Maroubra Beach, New South Wales, Australia. At beaches along the Australian coastline, surf lifesavers participate in tough physical competitions to develop their skills. Surf Lifesaving Australia is one of the world's largest volunteer organizations, with more than 100,000 members. From September to April, lifesavers complete a required number of hours on patrol, before competing on the sand and in the sea. At club carnivals, men and women test their stamina in rescue and resuscitation events.

At beaches along the Australian coastline, surf lifesavers participate in tough physical competitions to develop their skills, here at Cooggee Beach, Sydney. Surf Lifesaving Australia is one of the world's largest volunteer organizations, with more than 100,000 members. From September to April, lifesavers complete a required number of hours on patrol, before competing on the sand and in the sea. At club carnivals, men and women test their stamina in rescue and resuscitation events.

At beaches along the Australian coastline, surf lifesavers participate in tough physical competitions to develop their skills, here at Maroubra Beach, New South Wales. Surf Lifesaving Australia is one of the world's largest volunteer organizations, with more than 100,000 members. From September to April, lifesavers complete a required number of hours on patrol, before competing on the sand and in the sea. At club carnivals, men and women test their stamina in rescue and resuscitation events.

The Bilgola Reserve crew jump from their boat, as it is swamped by waves at Maroubra Beach, New South Wales. At beaches along the Australian coastline, surf lifesavers participate in tough physical competitions to develop their skills. Surf Lifesaving Australia is one of the world's largest volunteer organizations, with more than 100,000 members. From September to April, lifesavers complete a required number of hours on patrol, before competing on the sand and in the sea. At club carnivals, men and women test their stamina in rescue and resuscitation events.

At beaches along the Australian coastline, surf lifesavers participate in tough physical competitions to develop their skills, here at Kurrawa Beach, Queensland. Surf Lifesaving Australia is one of the world's largest volunteer organizations, with more than 100,000 members. From September to April, lifesavers complete a required number of hours on patrol, before competing on the sand and in the sea. At club carnivals, men and women test their stamina in rescue and resuscitation events.

A competitor stretches, preparing himself for the men's surf race at the surf lifesaving championships at Kurrawa Beach, Queensland. At beaches along the coastline, surf lifesavers participate in tough physical competitions to develop their skills. Surf Lifesaving Australia is one of the world's largest volunteer organizations, with more than 100,000 members. From September to April, lifesavers complete a required number of hours on patrol, before competing on the sand and in the sea. At club carnivals, men and women test their stamina in rescue and resuscitation events.

Surf skis cover Kurrawa Beach, Queensland. At beaches along the Australian coastline, surf lifesavers participate in tough physical competitions to develop their skills. Surf Lifesaving Australia is one of the world's largest volunteer organizations, with more than 100,000 members. From September to April, lifesavers complete a required number of hours on patrol, before competing on the sand and in the sea. At club carnivals, men and women test their stamina in rescue and resuscitation events.

At beaches along the Australian coastline, surf lifesavers participate in tough physical competitions to develop their skills, here at Kurrawa Beach, Queensland. Surf Lifesaving Australia is one of the world's largest volunteer organizations, with more than 100,000 members. From September to April, lifesavers complete a required number of hours on patrol, before competing on the sand and in the sea. At club carnivals, men and women test their stamina in rescue and resuscitation events.

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