As the festive season draws near, the Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club’s 100 volunteer lifeguards are gearing up to keep shorelines safe, strong, and drowning-free by working together and with shared community spirit.
Clifton, South Africa (05 November 2026) – The festive season is near, and at Clifton Beach, our heroes in red and yellow are already on guard!
On 31 October, lifeguards came together for the Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club’s annual Patrol Induction at Glen Country Club, where new and returning members were welcomed, connected with partner squads, and prepared for the ‘silly season’ ahead.
“With 100 volunteer lifeguards across eight squads, we’re ready for another season of keeping Clifton’s four beaches safe,” the Club shared.
This season, the Club will focus on preventative action, developing lifeguards, and building an even stronger community both on and off the beach.
“Our goals include achieving a drowning-free season, recording over 500 preventative actions, and continuing to develop our lifeguards through further qualifications and IRB training. From early interventions to emergency response, every patrol and every volunteer makes a difference.”
The Club has been featured on Good Things Guy several times, highlighting its commitment to saving lives both on and off the shore, preventing drownings throughout an entire season, and even implementing an innovative BeachSafe Tracker to measure the real impact of lifeguards beyond rescues.
According to the Club’s Captain, Moune Ilderton, these achievements are possible because Clifton is more than just a lifesaving club; it’s a family.
“We have an incredible community of volunteers who are passionate about what we do and always have each other’s backs. That sense of community is what makes Clifton so special. This season, we want to continue building on that spirit, supporting one another and working together to keep our beaches safe.”
Patrol officer Paul Lassen added that patrolling at Clifton is about more than being ready to respond in an emergency.
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Clifton lifeguards patrol 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th beaches and can be found on guard on Saturdays from 14:00 to 18:00, and on Sundays and Public Holidays from 10:00 to 18:00.
With the beaches set to get busier, Clifton looks forward to a season of teamwork, growth, good gees, and, most importantly, keeping our beaches drowning-free!
Sources: Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club
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