Month: February 2024

LAST CHANCE
Registrations close Thursday 29th February 5pm for International Women’s Day – Pink Patrol.
This Saturday 2nd March -Bondi Beach
Over 90 women from 16 clubs have registered to come along and patrol Bondi Beach.
We have an amazing group of women attending with so many skills and knowledge to share.
Registered so far are SRC and Bronze holders , 15 Patrol Captains, 11 IRB Drivers, 24 IRB Crew and some more being assessed the morning of the patrol, 42 First Aiders, 34 ARTC holders and 10 SMAR award holders.
That is one skilled patrol !
Come join in the fun of the day.
Learn about pathways , RWC, IRB, UAVs, SLSA Women’s Mentoring program and help keep our community safe between the red and yellow flags and beyond.

Register today.
https://forms.gle/nPXnKzoLYtajevHi7

Any questions please reach out to Nixy Krite pinkpatrol@bondisurfclub.com or 0418 444 143

The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 18: Grant Baldock: Nippers Age Manager,
Life Member

“Surf Life Saving gives you Leadership skills for life”

Grant joined Bondi Surf Club as a 13 year old obtaining his Surf Rescue
Certificate in 1988 (the same time as Harries!), he is a four time Australian
Champion, the youngest ever Patrol Captain at 18, and lead Organiser of The
Legends Lunch, an annual fundraiser for our Club that has raised over $250k.
Grant was awarded Life Membership on Bondi Surf Club in 2023.

In this episode we discuss how Grant worked his way through various roles at
the Club to become a Life Member, the importance of giving back, the
importance of physical and mental health, Grant’s sadness at the passing of
Louise Santos, who was made life member at the same time as Grant, and
much more.
Have a listen to The Bondi Patrol Podcast:
Buzzsprout: https://bondipatrolpodcast.buzzsprout.com/
Our website: https://bondisurfclub.com/
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/4pssAElaGjVZslcDUfD3JJ?si=2591e3105e0548c
8

🌈 Rainbow beaches! 🌈

Thanks to everyone who came down to show their support today! There was such fantastic energy and support from everyone who came down. We have to give a special mention to Tim Read for these absolutely incredible photos! And to Mostyn Sumner for organising the event, and to our Patrols of Basso and Bessemo who welcomed us.

What is Rainbow Beaches? It’s a national campaign to showcase how surf clubs are showing support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

For us, specifically today, it had the simple aim of highlighting to our local Bondi community that everyone is welcome at Bondi Surf Bathers Lifesaving Club.

Diversity is what makes each of us special. It’s the heartbeat of vibrant communities. Inclusion is how we make that heartbeat strong and steady.

So let’s keep pushing forward, making a promise to be a community where everyone is welcome.

🌈 “The ocean doesn’t discriminate, and neither does Surf Life Saving” 🌈

Thanks for being part of this great club!

#InternationalWomensDay
Over 70 women have registered from 14 clubs across our country so far for Pink Patrol.
Join in the days activities, meet new friends, network and patrol Bondi Beach.
Save the Date Saturday 2nd March 7.30am to 1.30pm on Patrol. Lunch to follow.
Register Now.
Share with your friends, family and surf club members.
https://forms.gle/oKdUL83sqKijKe4j8

Surf Life Saving NSW Surf Life Saving Sydney Surf Life Saving Australia Waverley Council Community Bank Clovelly

Congratulations to Bondi IRB Racing team being awarded Rescue of the Month.
Without your dedication to all the training you do as a team the outcome could have been very different.
#noliveslost #BondiIRBRacingTeam
Community Bank Clovelly Surf Life Saving Sydney Surf Life Saving NSW Surf Life Saving Australia Waverley Council Sharkskin

This Saturday! We have Rainbow Beaches!!

Event details:
Saturday 17th February
9.45 am arrival for 10 am start
Location: Bondi SBLSC Patrol Tent

If you are free, we would love to see you on the beach to showcase LGBTQIA+ inclusion on our beach.

#lifesaverswithpride

Marine Sand Sculpture Competition
Sunday 24th March 9am-11:30am

We’ll be sculpting a giant Australian Fur seal!

If you would like to join the surf club sand sculpture team, contact Merran Hughes at info@blueworld.net.au

https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/event/international-womens-day-pink-patrol-2024/?fbclid=IwAR0hzJCbZb1HJvse4GXuOP8GKZPs9gxS-07HzT5i-GfKg4RIEVbMiaSgGpo

International Women’s Day – Pink Patrol – 2024
Bondi Surf Club will be running our yearly Pink Patrol.
This event will help raise awareness about the various roles and opportunities available to women in lifesaving, helping to empower females to build their operational capability and capacity. The aim is to increase the number of women actively patrolling, as well as see more women represented across all facets of lifesaving.
Last year saw 100 women patrolling across our Beautiful Bondi Beach and we welcome all members across all clubs again to participate.
The RWC, IRB, and many other opportunities will be experienced over the morning patrol while keeping our community safe.
Register in the link below before the 24th February 2024.
https://forms.gle/QoeNxC2nouGc5cnM9

Any questions please email Nixy Krite : pinkpatrol@bondisurfclub.com

Waverley Council Surf Life Saving Sydney Surf Life Saving Australia Surf Life Saving NSW

Fantastic result for Jack and well done also to Zoe for representing our club so magnificently. We are lucky to have so many talented young leaders in the club