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And Then There Were 10 Take a look back over the first 10 issues of the Australian Lifeguard Magazine.

Issue 1 (Feb 09)

The magazine actually started off as a newsletter for the new Australian Lifeguard Network, an initiative by SLSA to promote inter-communication across the lifeguard industry. The first issue was only eight pages long.

Issue 2 (Nov 09)

Leading into summer was a great time to showcase some of the coastal public safety campaigns being planned by SLSA, Darwin lifeguards were posing with models at their new wave lagoon and we heard from the Old Salty Dog for the first time!

Issue 4 (Spring 10)

Issue 3 (Feb 10)

The newsletter was no more, and the first ‘magazine’ makes its appearance. In a first for the industry the cover features lifeguards from the Sutherland Shire, Randwick, Waverley and the Australian Lifeguard Service, along with a volunteer lifesaver. Featured articles focus on what it means to be a waterman, and women in lifeguarding.

In a bumper 16-page issue the first non-SLS lifeguard manager, Waverley Council’s Scott Field, wrote a column on recruiting quality lifeguards, the Sutherland Shire showcased its lifesaver/lifeguard exchange, and we looked at Australia’s top 20 blackspots and what was being done about it.

HELPING:

10th edition

For BRP, our SLS partnership extends beyond our endorsed supplier status.

Tim

WINof!

a pair maui jim sunnies

Wilson

BRAD

DID YOU KNOW?

Official Powercraft Sponsor of SLS

DHL Lifeguard of the year

In 2009, the BRP & SLS partnership was born & ever since we have been providing significant financial & product contributions.

WHITTAKER

In addition, our Club Support Program assists all SLS clubs in upgrading their personal watercraft, side-by-side vehicles & outboards. Products are specifically factory configured to meet the unique rescue requirements of SLS. BRP is committed to the ‘Surf Life Saving’ movement. This commitment extends a whole lot further than our title as the official powercraft partner at the top of the endorsed supplier list.

SUIT AND SURFBOARD: THE SHIRE'S WATERMAN

BRP supply Sea-Doo watercraft and Can-Am Commanders as a turnkey solution to SLS.

In this issue Can-Am Commander 800 DPS

(Approved by SLS)

Sea-Doo GTX 155 & GTI130 / 155SE • Intelligent Brake & Reverse (iBR) - The world's only

ROTAX engine & auto-locking 4x4 • Powerful TACKLING MENTAL

• Industry exclusive Closed Loop Cooling System (CLCS) -

• Impressive 680kg towing capacity for heavy loads

on-water braking system for enhanced rescue safety.

LIFT

OUTS

SLSA 2013 NATIONAL COASTAL SAFETY REPORT POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

(Approved by SLS)

R U OK?

the only PWC that uses coolant as opposed to corrosive saltwater to cool engine for greater reliability.

• LFI Hull for greater stability and control in challenging surf conditions.

LIFT OUT

system for optimal soft sand performance

HEALTH TABOOS

such as surf-boats & PWCs

CHANGING OF THE GUARD

• Learning Key - limits speed for beginners, allowing

surfSUNSHINE clubs to safely COAST train the next generation of lifesavers. ON THE

PRO SURFER

DR RIP WE'VE COME A LONG WAY

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BRP is also the manufacturer of: SKI-DOO EVINRUDE ROTAX ®

Issue 10 SUMMER 2015 BRP.COM

In this issue Lifeguarding in the Tropics Deadly Paradise? Warringah Lifeguards Working Smarter

DARREN O'Rafferty

To learn more call us today, we have staff dedicated to supporting the BRP / SLS partnership: Jayson Ginn (02) 9355-2710

Issue 09 SUMMER 2014

SLSA 2014 NATIONAL COASTAL SAFETY REPORT

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Lifejackets in the surf zone Old Salty Dog Returns

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Issue 5 (Summer 11)

The flavour of the issue was all about The Hoff, who had visited Australian shores promoting ice-cream! We also featured the industry’s top athletes, took a drive along the Great Ocean Road using the new Beachsafe App, and got an insight in the popular Bondi Rescue series from the boys in blue.

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Issue 6 (Spring 11)

Warringah lifeguard Hayden Quinn became a household name for his cooking exploits on MasterChef so we put him on the cover. The inaugural Lifeguard Advisory Panel was introduced to the industry, evidence-based research became a buzz word and Wollongong Council was put in focus.

Issue 7 (Autumn 12)

Ironman and Sunshine Coast lifeguard Corey Jones was our coverboy and professional waterman Mick Leddy, from Gosford City Council, was pumped to have won a trip to G-Land. A whole heap of emerging technology was being tested around the beaches— including a remote-powered rescue tube called Emily.

Issue 8 (Summer 13)

This behemoth of an issue consisted of 60 pages of lifeguard industry news from across the country and around the world, including Fiji, the Solomon Islands and the USA. The 2nd International Rip Current Symposium brought the industry together in Sydney, and we took a light-hearted look at the various lifeguard mascots around the services.

Issue 9 (Summer 14)

Brad Whittaker graced the cover as the Shire’s suited surfing Lifeguard Manager. The hot topic was the changing of the guard on the Sunshine Coast. We tackled mental health taboos, post-traumatic stress, talked to pro surfer and lifeguard Darren O’Rafferty, and Dr Rip gave us an update on our rip current research and education journey.

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Issue 10 (Summer 15)

We celebrate 10 issues over six years and look back on the groundbreaking changes within the lifeguard industry over that time. The tropical lifeguarding features dominate the magazine to highlight the less glamorous side of the profession.

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