The City Ford Sydney Bondi Blue Water Challenge was held at Bondi Beach, hosted by the Bondi Surf Club on Sunday 3 March 2024 and it was a very well attended and successful event with some stand-out competition performances. Thanks to City Ford Sydney for their sponsorship and all those whose volunteering work made it all possible. Tim Read

What a weekend we had across our club with so many amazing members participating in some great competition, ocean swims, nippers, Patrols, water safety, officalling, education awards and the Annual Pink Patrol.
Well done to all our members and leaders driving a successful weekend.
Check out some great photos from the Pink Patrol
📸 Tim Read and Eve Wheeler
Surf Life Saving NSW Surf Life Saving Sydney FINZ Swimwear Waverley Council Surf Life Saving Australia

1.5km swim done – only the 3km to go – thanks to City Ford for sponsoring the event today

Bondi Blue Water Challenge

Cans have been laid for the race and the water is beautiful

Absolutely perfect conditions this morning – come on down for a swim – registrations are open

Bondi Blue Water Challenge

IRB teams have set up the course and are checking the distances, water safety been briefed, and the patrol has started operations.
It’s going to be a beautiful day.
@bondi blue water classic

Course set! Come on down to the Bondi Blue Water Challenge

Its on!!

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
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