Two teams from NSVL and three teams from North Tyneside (made up mostly of NSVL members, took to the sea for the annual North East Regional Beach Lifeguard competition on 13th July.  Photos now available online.

The fundraising efforts of swimmers braving the icy waters of the North Sea on Boxing Day is now helping save lives in the rather warmer waters of the River Nile.

Sponsored swims and bag packs in June.

Our committee is responsible for managing NSVL. All members of the committee are volunteers who give up a little of their time towards the running and development of the club. Recently for a whole host of reasons long serving members have moved on, or given notice of their intention to do so.

An opportunity for lifeguards and those with coaching qualifications to work as an Activity Leader for summer school throughout the UK.

We have plans to develop a competitive squad for national competitions, but in the short term we have some local competitions fast approaching.

We have always tried to ensure that our members have access to the best equipment, resources and opportunities available and now we need you to help.

From Thursday 3 April the popular evening beach sessions will be running for all lifeguards and anyone else over-16 who would like to take part.

Rival Media are working on a brand new and very exciting lifeguarding TV series for BBC Switch.

The observational documentary series will follow 6 ambitious 16 to 17 year olds being put through their paces at the world's largest Lifeguard Programme in California during the summer of 2008.