The Dave Winner Lifeguard Challenge

09/03/2025 - Coalcliff SLSC, Coalcliff

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Ticket Price
$25 + BF

Date/Time
09/03/2025
11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Location
Coalcliff SLSC

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Event Details

The Dave Winner Lifeguard Challenge’ will take place on Sunday the 9th of March, 2025 at Coalcliff Beach at 11.15 am with the race briefing at 11am. The event is delivered with full Surf Life Saving Water Safety support by Coalcliff SLSC and is swum over a course from 1.5 to 2km in length.

The event is a tribute to Dave Winner who survived a near drowning and spinal injury while surfing at Coalcliff beach that has left him a partial quadriplegic, in 2021. “Knocked unconscious and submerged underwater for more than three minutes, Dave’s life hung in the balance. Thanks to the swift actions of bystanders and their proficiency in CPR, Dave was rescued and airlifted to safety.” Dave is a Life Member of Coalcliff SLSC and is a winner of multiple Surf Life Saving Awards and accolades. Dave continues to be a Patrol Captain and the club’s chief training officer. Dave’s courage, resilience, and tenacity as he continues to recover from his accident has been an inspiration to so many people who have heard his story.

The Lifeguard Challenge was added to the Dave Winner Beach to Bombie Swim in 2024 for the first time. Dave’s son, Steve Winner is a Supervising Ocean Lifeguard with Sutherland Shire Council. In 2024, Steve lead a team of ten Lifeguards from Sutherland Shire Council to win the Lifeguard Challenge. Competitors and friends are invited to join Dave for lunch at Wombarra Bowlo after the event.

The event is sponsored by Ohana Ocean Athletics and Equilibrium Healthcare. Entry for lifeguards is $25, which includes a swim cap, insurance and timing bracelet.