WE ARE PROUDLY DURBAN SURF... THE MIGHTY RED & BLACK- www.dslc.co.za

Almost 87 years ago on Tuesday 28th June 1927 at a meeting in the Mayor’s Parlour, Durban Surf Lifesaving Club was formed. Durban Surf is proud to be recognised as the first lifesaving club to be formed, not only in Durban, but in South Africa.

In their first year 76 lives were saved by the men in the Red and Black full-piece mohair costumes. And as a rescued bather once remarked, “A gleam of the red bathing-suit, the grip of an arm, brought realisation of hope. “You’re all right. We’re going under this wave, but don t be frightened. I’ve got you.”

Dressed in Red and Black one-piece bathing suits these young men stood guard and at attention while looking over the thousands of bathers that flocked to the beaches on weekends and public holidays. Heroic stories abound about the valour and strength and commitment to the community that these fit young new gladiators reflected.