Rescue Sport Series

🏆 MEN’S 50M MANIKIN CARRY CHAMPION: Wilan Basson, Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club

Wilan Basson set the standard in the Men’s 50m Manikin Carry this season. Explosive off the blocks and composed through the carry, he controlled the event across the series to claim another overall championship.

FINAL STANDINGS:
🥇Wilan Basson - R2000
🥈Mathew Pincente - R1600
🥉Lucca Basson - R1200
4. Zack Waters - R800
5. Len-Douglas Mac Kay - R500

All champions and Top 5 podium finishers will receive their prizes at the Rescue Sport Series Awards on 30 May in Salt River.

🏆 LADIES 50M MANIKIN CARRY CHAMPION: Kendra Du Toit, Mandeville Dolphins

Kendra du Toit made the shortest event in the pool one of the hardest to win. With little room for error, she delivered sharp, composed performances throughout the season to secure the overall title.

FINAL STANDINGS:
🥇Kendra du Toit - R2000
🥈Michelle Lamprecht - R1600
🥉Eloise Horne - R1200
4. Victoria Donaldson - R800
5. Isabella Havemann - R500

All champions and Top 5 podium finishers will receive their prizes at the Rescue Sport Series Awards on 30 May in Salt River.

🏆 MEN’S 200M SUPER LIFESAVER CHAMPION: Wilan Basson, Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club

Wilan Basson’s season reached another level in the Men’s 200m Super Lifesaver. In an event that exposes any weakness, he consistently delivered complete performances to finish the series as overall champion.

FINAL STANDINGS:
🥇Wilan Basson - R2000
🥈Matthew Brading - R1600
🥉Len-Douglas Mac Kay - R1000
4. Jack Allott- R1000
5. Zack Waters - R500

All champions and Top 5 podium finishers will receive their prizes at the Rescue Sport Series Awards on 30 May in Salt River 🎉

🏆 LADIES 200M SUPER LIFESAVER CHAMPION: Kendra Du Toit, Mandeville Dolphins

The 200m Super Lifesaver is regarded as one of the toughest tests in pool lifesaving, demanding endurance, composure and technical ex*****on. Across the season, Kendra du Toit mastered all three to secure the overall title.

FINAL STANDINGS:
🥇Kendra du Toit - R2000
🥈Jessie Allott - R1600
🥉Eloise Horne - R1200
4. Kianna-Gro Liversage - R800
5. Amica De Jager - R250
5. Amber-Rose Berry- R250

All champions and Top 5 podium finishers will receive their prizes at the Rescue Sport Series Awards on 30 May in Salt River 🎉

MENS 100M MANIKIN TOW CHAMPION: Wilan Basson - Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club 🏆

Wilan Basson produced the defining performances of the season in the Men’s 100m Manikin Tow. Race after race, he found another level when it mattered, establishing himself as one of the standout pool athletes of the series.

FINAL STANDINGS:
🥇Wilan Basson - R2000
🥈Jack Allott - R1600
🥉Zack Waters - R1200
4. Aidan Mills - R800
5. Kiaan Terblanche - R500

All champions and top 5 podium finishers will receive their prizes at the Rescue Sport Series Awards on 30 May in Salt River 🎉

LADIES 100M MANIKIN TOW CHAMPION: Michelle Lamprecht - Fish Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club 🏆

Michelle Lamprecht’s season was built on control and ex*****on. In one of pool lifesaving’s most technical events, she repeatedly delivered when it counted, separating herself across the series to secure the overall crown.

FINAL STANDINGS:
🥇Michelle Lamprecht - R2000
🥈Jessie Allott - R1600
🥉Kendra du Toit - R1200
4.Victoria Donaldson - R800
5.Eloise Horne - R500

All champions and top 5 podium finishers will receive their prizes at the Rescue Sport Series Awards on 30 May in Salt River 🎉

🏆 MEN’S 100M RESCUE MEDLEY CHAMPION: Wilan Basson, Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club

Wilan Basson added another title to a dominant campaign with victory in the Men’s 100m Rescue Medley. His ability to deliver across the different disciplines of the event separated him from the field over the course of the series.

🔥 FINAL STANDINGS:
🥇Wilan Basson - R2000
🥈Zack Waters - R1600
🥉Matthew Brading - R1200
4. Kiaan Terblanche - R800
5. Aidan Mills - R500

Congratulations to all the athletes on an incredible season of racing and rescue sport excellence 👏

All champions and Top 5 podium finishers will receive their prizes at the Rescue Sport Series Awards on 30 May in Salt River 🎉

🏆LADIES 100M RESCUE MEDLEY CHAMPION : Kendra Du Toit, Mandeville Dolphins

Kendra du Toit claimed the title through consistency across every phase of this brutal event. The Rescue Medley demands versatility under pressure, and throughout the season she proved herself one of the most complete athletes in the pool. This season Kendra also managed to get a new personal best time in this event, proving she’s still finding plenty of ways to get faster in this event!

🔥 FINAL STANDINGS:
🥇Kendra du Toit - R2000
🥈Rosie Edwards - R1600
🥉Michelle Lamprecht - R1200
4. Ellen Hodgekinson - R800
5. Nicola Harcus - R500

Congratulations to all the athletes on an incredible season of racing and rescue sport excellence 👏

All champions and Top 5 podium finishers will receive their prizes at the Rescue Sport Series Awards on 30 May in Salt River 🎉

MENS 100M MANIKIN CARRY WITH FINS CHAMPION: Wilan Basson - Clifton Surf Lifesaving Club 🏆

After a season of steady progression, Wilan Basson turned consistency into silverware. Across the series, he established himself as the benchmark in the event, combining clean skills with race-winning speed when the points were on the line.

FINAL STANDINGS:
🥇Wilan Basson - R2000
🥈Zack Waters - R1600
🥉Matthew Brading - R1200
4. Kiaan Terblanche - R800
5. Len-Douglas Mac Kay - R500

All champions and top 5 podium finishers will receive their prizes at the Rescue Sport Series Awards on 30 May in Salt River 🎉

LADIES 100M MANIKIN CARRY WITH FINS CHAMPION: Michelle Lamprecht - Fish Hoek Surf Lifesaving Club 🏆

After laying the foundation at Western Cape Champs, Michelle Lamprecht closed out the season when the margins mattered most. In an event that rewards precision as much as pace, she consistently delivered under pressure to secure the overall title. A proud result for this seasoned campaigner, Michelle continues to raise the bar for pool rescue in the Western Cape!

FINAL STANDINGS:
🥇Michelle Lamprecht - R2000
🥈Kendra du Toit - R1600
🥉 Victoria Donaldson - R1200
4. Eloise Horne - R800
5. Amber-Rose Berry - R500
All champions and top 5 podium finishers will receive their prizes at the Rescue Sport Series Awards on 30 May in Salt River 🎉

INSIDE THE SERIES — ZACK WATERS 💬

“There wasn’t just one single moment this season, but one that really stood out was seeing all the new U15s so excited to race.

Watching that energy and enthusiasm, and seeing the sport grow into something bigger than just competition, but also about learning how to save lives, was pretty special.

Alongside that, those tough races in the surf, pushing through when it hurts and having your teammates right there with you, those are always the moments that remind me why I love it. It’s that mix of challenge, purpose, and community.”

“My club, has played a massive role in my season. It’s more than just a place to train, it’s a group of people who push you, support you, and celebrate everything with you.

Being in that kind of environment makes it easier to stay motivated and keep showing up, and it’s a big part of what makes the whole experience so enjoyable.”

“Milnerton was definitely my favourite Rescue Sport Series event this season. The weather was unreal, there were fun waves, and the whole atmosphere just felt different.

The vibe between competitors was really positive, everyone was backing each other and just enjoying being out there. It had that perfect balance of good racing and good energy, which made it stand out.”