Australian Lifeguard magazine - Surf Life Saving Australia

09 Surf Coast Lifeguard Supervisor, Andrew ‘Huffy’ Hough keepsa close eye on what’s going on at Torquay and keeps in checkwith the other beaches regularly10 Anglesea and Lorne are on the cards for a visit, at least theywill be if mobile reception doesn’t keep cutting out!11 A trip along the surf coast wouldn’t be complete without astop off at world famous Bell’s Beach, it’s a surfing reserve12 This one’s for the surfers – a nice line up rolls in with onlya few guys on it!13 It might have good waves, but there’s no lifeguard service here.No doubt surfers do their fair share of rescues at Bells.14 Mobile reception has ensured an arrival at Anglesea Beach,SLSA’s 2010 Club of the Year and bustling with hundredsof members15 Surf Rescue: The club was running IRB training down thebeach but for now it’s back to the club for a debrief16 Toby & Paddy keep a close eye on beachgoers at Anglesea,Life Saving Victoria’s president Mike Martin was spottedswimming between the flags17 Over 140 new bronzies were put through their paces during aone week intensive course with the support of 40 instructors15 16171819092010 111221 2213 1418 It was hard to say goodbye to Anglesea on such a great day,this view is from the surf club café run by Mike’s daughter andher partner19 Back on the Great Ocean Road, mobile reception meansthere’s no problem finding Lorne, but it’s now a race againstthe diminishing battery power!20 Caroline Burton, Ben Mason and John Takac (ex SLSALifesaver of the Year) keep warm as the day draws to an end –jackets compulsory wearing in true Victorian style21 Lorne Beach with the Pier in the background, the followingweek the famous Pier to Pub ocean swim attracted over 4,500participants including the boys from Bondi Rescue22 Trip complete, Beachsafe iPhone App a success and a chanceto take the road less travelled back to Melbourne.Lifeguard · Issue 5 Summer 2011 · 23