SURFING HELPS DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE THAT CAN HELP PREVENT DANGEROUS SITUATIONS BEFORE THEY EVENTUATE.
[AGE] 34 [BORN] Penrith [LIVES] Bonny Hills, NSW Mid North Coast [FAMILY] Has a 4-year-old daughter with partner Fiona [LIFEGUARD SERVICE] Port Macquarie-Hastings Council (five years) [HOBBIES] Surfing, fishing and enjoying the beach with family
forever. The final ten minutes were really nerve-wracking. Monty [Tait] had me really nervous, I didn’t want him to catch another wave after seeing him get an 8.35. I knew if he caught a wave he could destroy it. I had some of my best mates down watching, so to get the win at home with my friends watching was so special. I was really stoked. Advice for young lifeguards aspiring to become champion surfers like you? Surf everyday 1ft to 10ft. How does being a surfer enhance your lifeguarding? I think growing up surfing gives you amazing skills in the ocean. Also, surfing helps develop knowledge that can help prevent dangerous situations before they eventuate. lifeguard magazine 21