OUTSTANDING MEMBERSHIP FEES
Membership fees that have been invoiced on a monthly basis since 1 April 2026 and not yet paid are requested to settle by Monday 31 August please.
Fees not paid will have membership status suspended until arrangements are made to settle the dues.
Please understand that Marine SLC needs your fees to ensure the smooth running and upkeep of your club and yours and all the members best interests.
Thank you
Chairman
Membership cards
Any duty member who requires a membership card in order to gain access to the municipal pool is kindly requested to come in and have a photograph taken for our database. Once your photograph has been captured and your details are on the database, we will arrange for your membership card to be printed. Please make sure to come in by the latest 30 September so that we can get the cards processed.
NOTICE BOARD
Junior/Senior Lifeguard awards
Junior/Senior Lifeguard award starting 25th September to the 1/2 October..
Contact Deon 082 950 1318 or Bambi in the office soonest to book your spot.
Saving Lives
This is how we roll at Marine SLC, old lifesavers never die, they are always there when needed. Leon (Rubber) du Preez one of our Life Members (1982) still showing what he’s got by firstly identifying someone in trouble and then effecting a rescue in another part of the world.
Club Renovations
The odour in the ladies change room – we have ordered the drainage parts to rectify the problem.
Projects planned for Marine SLC include a neater permanent braai facility for members use to take advantage of the balmy Durban summer and mild winter days.
Thanks to Terry Kinloch for the image rendering, now we just looking for some skilled bricklayers to come to our aid and assist with the building of our new braai.
Worlds Fund Raising
Our youngsters showing drive and initiative to start fundraising for World Champs in PE taking place end of November. This is the Marine spirit we want to see. In 3 quick early fundraising initiatives they have already made R10000. Thank you for supporting them and showing them that hard work and effort gets results.
The Dredger
The Dredger that you can see working offshore is responsible for giving us The Mound that delivers big juicy swell in summers Mozambique cyclone season and the Capes winter cold front season. The dredger dumps its sand load off North Beach beyond the shark nets to form The Mound as we know it, an area of shallow water due to all these sand deposits. Many of you will have seen large breaking surf off the South Pier at the harbour entrance on a big swell day. This is due to formation or buildup of sand that has accumulated off the end of the pier over time and looks like it wants to close the harbour entrance. Photos show how this sand build up has creeped around the end of the South Pier and has formed a beach along the pier that used to drop off straight into deep water. Appears that dredging is taking place lately to deal with this build up.
Blast from the past
The Pop In
Visit from old timers
Mike Beuster, previously involved with Marine nippers, popped in to see how we doing.
Competition
Guess Who?
To win a magnificent Marine SLC Bobums Microfibre towel, tell us who the two groms from Marine are, smashing the surf at North Beach recently. Whatsapp your answer to Bambi 0828733559. Draw of the winner will be announced in the next newsletter.
Save the date
| Nippers Open Day | Sunday 6 September |
| Marine Golf day | Friday 2 October |
| Junior/Senior Lifeguard awards starts… | 25th September to the 1/2 October. |
Squad duty dates
| SAP Squad | Saturday 5 September |
| C Squad | Sunday 6 September |
NIPPERS
Why do our Nippers love Marine SLC?
The friends. The fun. The challenges. The coaches who always have their backs. And a community that makes them feel right at home. 
Ready to let your little one give it a go?
Nippers Open Day | 6 September 2026
Marine Surf Lifesaving Club
0649732186Come down, meet the crew and see what Marine is all about.
MARINE & BEAN
Marine and Bean… where friends become family
Our friendly staff can’t wait for you to join us for that early morning coffee or breakfast or that cheeky lunch or just to sit and enjoy the view.
At Marine and Bean you are always welcome
We are open every morning at 5.30am except on a Monday. We Close 3pm Monday to Sunday.
Marine Boaties
Marine Boaties are stepping up their training now in preparation for the World Interclub Championships in Gqeberha end of November
MEMBER PROFILE
The Basics (Warm-up)
Name and nickname (and how you got it).
Peter Watt.
Umfundisi, Pastor Pete (or Pashtoor – Gary Whiteford) – because I am a Pastor
How long have you been part of Marine Surf Lifesaving Club?
Approx 20 years
What’s your day job when you’re not in red and yellow?
Church leader and CEO of a pan-African Mission organization.
Life at Marine
5. What’s your favourite thing about Marine Surf Lifesaving Club?
Location. Facilities. People.
6. Early morning paddle or late afternoon swim?
Early morning.
7. Flat water or messy conditions?
I enjoy both – ideally, flat in the mornings during the week, and runs on a Saturday morning.
8. If Marine had a theme song, what should it be?
Johnny Clegg – Impi
On the Water
9. Your favourite ocean conditions to train or paddle in.
Flat. Warm. Sunrise.
10. Your least favourite conditions (be honest).
North east with bluebottles and large swell breaking on the bank in front of Marine.
11. Biggest wipe-out or “that didn’t go to plan” moment.
End of SA Champs at Toti some years ago – a great paddle, following Herman Chalupsky’s line. Around the turning buoy at Toti (pumped and overconfident), I took the first wave at the backline, and got “smoked” (sounded like a freight train). About a 10 minute swim, watching all my competitors paddling past me to the finish!
12. Best paddle, swim, or patrol day you’ve had at Marine.
Most days are a privileged opportunity! I do enjoy a building NE – towards Umhlanga, and back on the runs…
13. One skill you’re proudest of improving since joining.
Pull-ups
The Fun Stuff
14. Coffee before or after training?
After
15. If you could swap crafts for a day, what would you choose?
One of Mark’s new skis.
16. Who at the club would you want next to you in a rescue?
Gary Brummer or Mark Lewin.
17. Who tells the best stories at the club?
BILLY HARKER, by a long shot! (followed by Gavin, John Hollinshead and Craig Clelland…)
18. Who takes training just a little too seriously?
Probably me…
Personal Insights
19. What does being part of a lifesaving club mean to you personally?
Access to the ocean and camaraderie.
20. What keeps you coming back, even on tough days?
I love the ocean – it is a wild and wide-open space on our door-step.
No two days are the same…
21. Biggest lesson the ocean has taught you.
The ocean right-sizes us – respect and appreciation.
22. One thing people might not know about you.
I have travelled to 40 countries in the world
Quick-Fire Round
23. Sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise.
24. Summer or winter paddling?
Every season has its own appeal.
25. Energy bar or banana?
Banana, everytime!
26. Ocean swim or pool swim?
Ocean.
27. Training hard or training smart?
A combination.
Looking Ahead
28. A goal you’re working towards this season.
Pete Marlin – S1 and S2.
29. Something you’d still like to learn or improve at the club.
Improve – two tills open on a Saturday morning.
Learn – improving downwind skills.
30. Advice for someone thinking about joining Marine Surf Lifesaving Club.
A great option for the whole family – world class facilities at an accessible beach.
Finish Strong
31. In one sentence, describe Marine Surf Lifesaving Club.
Friendly. Accessible. History.
32. If you could say one thing to your fellow members, what would it be?
Faith brings freedom and confidence…
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