Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club

Life Saving and Surf Club Founded: 12 October 1912

Affiliated: 19.10.1914

How was Club Formed: Dee Why Beach was privately owned until 1911, firstly by the Jenkins family and then by the Salvation Army who fenced it off from public access. The NSW Government persuaded them to relinquish control of the sand. The beachthen began to attract swimming crowds.

Formation Date: 12.10.1912

Affiliation Date: 19.10.1914

Council Approval Date: Not known

Patrols Commenced: 1912

First Bronze Medallion – Squad – Date: Not known

First Clubhouse Built: On 7 November 1913, the first clubhouse was opened. It was built with funds donated by the NSW Government.

Subsequent Clubhouses: The club is currently situated in its fourth building however details of when this was erected and those of previous buildings is not known.