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Margaret River Proficiency Weekend - Fri 30 Oct - Sun 01 Nov
Have your surf skills headed south over the winter? Well, so is Swanny’s Skills Maintenance!
Come south with us and complete your Skills Maintenance in the stunning Margaret River region with our friendly training team. You’ll spend quality social time with other Swanny members at our post-skills BBQ dinner, plus you can add sight-seeing, surfing and wine-tasting to your to-do list.
If you like the sound of this, see more details and sign-up here. Get in quick, responses needed by Monday 26 October.
The 3rd Annual Margaret River Proficiency Weekend Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.
The Margaret River Proficiency weekend returns for its third year.
Swanny has been fortunate enough to book the SLSWA South West Development Centre in Margaret River for a cheeky long weekend from 30 October to 1 November 2026 (Friday night through to Sunday) this year.
The SLSWA South West Development Centre is a fully contained function centre with 74 beds in dormitory style accommodation, storage for lifesaving craft and equipment and with social and training areas.
It is a fantastic opportunity to get out of Perth, get your Proficiency done in an exciting different location, spend some social time with other Swanny members, do some sight-seeing, surfing, and wine-tasting in the beautiful Margaret River region –all at a very low cost!
You can come down any time from Thursday to Sunday and partake in any of the social and other activities. The Skills Maintenance session is scheduled for Saturday morning but may be moved to Sunday if conditions require.
This is an all Club family friendly event!
What: Proficiency Weekend at Margaret River.
When: Friday 30 October to Sunday 1 November 2026.
Where: SLSWA South West Development Centre, Margaret River.
Cost: $75 per person. Cost includes 2 nights' accommodation and a group dinner on Saturday night.
Family Rooms: There are a limited number of 3 and 4 bed rooms available for families with young children at an additional cost (please book and pay the above rates per adult and the Skills Maintenance Officer will be in contact to discuss additional costs once we work out room allocation – additional costs will be similar to the per person costs above depending on if you need a 3 or 4 bed room and availability).
Non-members: partners (over 18) and siblings/children (under 18) are welcome!
Under 18 Members: Must be accompanied by a legal guardian for the weekend.
Working With Children Checks: All guests 18+ (Members and non-member partners) must have a valid WWCC for the duration of the weekend.
Food, drink, entertainment and other activities are not included. You need to cover the costs of your own breakfasts and other meals (excluding the Saturday night BBQ dinner), BBQs and snacks for the weekend.
Numbers will be limited to 74 at the facility itself, although Proficiency places are available for anyone who can get their own accommodation in Margaret River for the weekend.
Alternative accommodation options: Members are welcome to arrange their own accommodation in the region and join in which ever activities the like. Please bring a contribution to the Saturday night BBQ dinner if attending.
Planned Itinerary
Friday 30 October
3:00 pm: Facility is open and available to Swanbourne Nedlands SLSC
6:00 pm: Welcome and Social Evening
Saturday 31 October
8:00 am: Proficiency at a local beach (River Mouth, Gnarabup, Gas Bay or Boodjidup depending on surf, safety, excitement, thrills and spills!).
12:00 pm: Lunch in town or at a local vineyard
1:00 - 6:00 pm: Do your own thing – surfing, wine-tasting, caving or just relaxing with a good book
6:00 pm - late: BBQ Dinner and Party!
Sunday 1 November
8:00 - 10:00 am: Pack up and leave the facility
10:00 am - whenever: Do your own thing in Margaret River then head back up to Perth
What to do to book your spot:
Places will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Book asap to save your spot.
If you are arranging the alternate accommodation option or camping, ignore the payment option below but please still complete the Proficiency Weekend registration form and Skills Maintenance registration (if relevant).
Get excited! It’s happening!