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The North Steyne Surf Life Saving Club was formed in 1907, and is a member of Surf Life Saving Australia. In 2007 the club celebrated it centenary, with the launch of a book detailing its history, and a centenary dinner. The club has been instrumental in the development of the surf life saving movement in Australia, with many innovations becoming common practice in surf life saving.

Formation
The club was formed in December 1907 following the drowning of Ellen D'Arcy on 17 November. Contrary to popular belief, it was the death of Ellen only, not a woman and two men as widely believed, which caused the locals to form the club.

Environmental
Members of North Steyne SLSC have been involved in a number of initiatives to protect the coastal environment. Members have attended the Coastal Ambassadors course, run by Pittwater Council's coastal environment centre and Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches. The club has won numerous awards in the clean beach challenge since 2006. It has also worked with Manly Council to make the clubhouse more environmentally friendly, including the installation of rainwater tanks and solar hotwater heating.

Surf sports achievements
North Steyne has a strong record in surf boats, holding the record of most Australian Open Boat title with 8. Six of these titles were won with crews swept by Harold "Rastus" Evans. Rastus is the most successful North Steyne competitor ever, winning a total of seven Australian titles.