Surf lifesaving is a multifaceted social movement that comprises key aspects of voluntary lifeguard services and competitive surf sport. Originating in early 20th century Australia, the movement has expanded globally to other countries, including New Zealand, Ireland, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. Surf lifesavers in Australia are colloquially known as "Clubbies". History Surf lifesaving originated in Australia in 1907 in response to drownings at local beaches in Sydney. Such groups became necessary following the relaxing of laws prohibiting daylight bathing on Australian beaches. Volunteer groups of men were trained in life saving methods and patrolled the beaches as lifesavers looking after public safety. There had been some debate between Manly Life Saving Club, Bronte Surf Lifesaving Club and Bondi Surf Bathers' Life Saving Club as to which was formed first. After a panel of SLSA historians reviewed all the documentation provided by each club in 2005, SLSA agreed that they recognise Bondi as the first surf life saving club. They stated “A hardy perennial in
Surf Lifesaving es un movimiento social multifacético que comprende aspectos clave de los servicios de salvamento voluntario y el deporte de surf competitivo. Originado en Australia a principios del siglo XX, el movimiento se expandió a nivel mundial a otros países, incluyendo Nueva Zelanda, Irlanda, Sudáfrica y el Reino Unido. Los salvadores de surf en Australia son coloquialmente conocidos como "Clubbies". La historia de Surf Lifesaving se originó en Australia en 1907 en respuesta a los ahogamientos en playas locales en Sydney. Estos grupos se convirtieron en necesarios después de la relajación de las leyes que prohíben el baño a la luz del día en playas australianas. Después de que un panel de historiadores de SLSA revisó toda la documentación proporcionada por cada club en 2005, el SLSA acordó buscar la seguridad pública. Hubo algún debate entre el Manly Life Saving Club, el Bronte Surf Lifesaving Club y el Bondi Surfers Bath' Lifesaving Club como el primero que se formó.