When Seconds Count
CWSA's Search & Rescue division is built for one purpose: getting to people in distress as fast as humanly possible. Our JetSki-based rescue teams operate in the most challenging ocean conditions, from massive swells to rip currents, delivering rapid extraction and first response care.
Our operators are drawn from the highest levels of ocean safety — including personnel who have performed rescues during WSL World Championship events in some of the world's heaviest waves. This isn't textbook training — it's battle-tested, real-world ocean rescue expertise.
Our Capabilities
JetSki Rescue Units
Purpose-built rescue JetSkis equipped with rescue sleds, first aid equipment, and communications gear for rapid ocean extraction.
Aerial Support
Drone units providing real-time aerial perspective to rescue coordinators, enabling faster location of persons in distress.
Emergency Integration
Direct communication links with ambulance, helicopter rescue, coast guard, and police for seamless multi-agency response.
Heavy Water Expertise
Trained and experienced in operating in large surf conditions where traditional rescue methods cannot safely reach victims.
Deployment Scenarios
- Surf competition rescue standby — immediate response for competitor and spectator incidents
- Public beach safety augmentation during peak seasons and high-risk conditions
- Emergency callout for missing persons, capsized vessels, and stranded swimmers
- Support for coastguard and SES operations during extreme weather events
- Film and television safety for productions in ocean environments
- Military and government coastal training exercises
Our Team
Every CWSA rescue operator holds current qualifications in advanced resuscitation, first aid, and JetSki operation. Many of our team have served as water safety personnel at WSL Championship Tour events, big-wave tow-in sessions, and military operations — environments where there is zero margin for error.
Our leadership team includes a shark mitigation pioneer who has worked alongside the Australian military and Air Force, bringing a level of operational discipline and strategic planning rarely seen in civilian water safety services.