Wed, Jul 16, 2014
At the beginning of a new rescue summer season, the boys seriously consider the shocking experience, a first for Jake, earlier in winter, when a cocksure Japanese swimmer went out too far for help to reach him in time. The Bondi boys are sharper then ever to avoid a repeat the next weeks, and only avoid it last minute. Efforts are doubled to instill on thick-skulled and/or allophone swimmers, especially unskilled tourists, the crucial message to stay safely within the red and yellow flags, yet many wonder off, sometimes idiotically and repeatedly, and must be rescued, like a Nepalese student.
Thu, Jul 17, 2014
Like each new rescue summer season, the boys must all pass grueling tests to be admitted to duty. Matt Dee misses the swimming pool maximum time by 9", due to a holiday infection, but makes up brilliantly. The first time in five years, a female passes, an experienced surfer, but new to the job. Gonzo, stuck in the tower due to a serious surfboard-chest-injury, is annoying some mates by 'playing Hoppo' and subjected to a black-eyed prank. On an exceptionally hot and crowded day with high, hence dangerous waves, Hoppo agrees Gonzo must clear the central beach by shark siren when all field staff is over-stretched on the riskier outer beaches.
Fri, Jul 18, 2014
It's Christmas, but this year the Santa role falls to Reidy, who is generally felt, despite valiant efforts on the jet-ski, to be embarrassingly less credible or amusing then Yatesy. This season the boys have a recruit all the way from New Zealand, Harrison Reid, who greatly enjoys being Maxi's equally playful house-mate, exchanging goofy Christmas presents like a dictionary of Australian idiom, and soon proves himself as rescuer too.
Mon, Jul 21, 2014
It's December 31, normally a calm day before the New Year's Eve merriment, but this year Bondi beach is flooded with beach-goers, hence badly understaffed. When another daredevil incurs bad barnacle cuts falling on Flat Rock, Chapman isn't inclined to free manpower, but luckily paramedic Quinn in on duty and sees that the victim, who loses lots of blood and nearly consciousness, is quickly treated and hospitalized.
Tue, Jul 22, 2014
The year 2014 starts terribly busy, with many rescues and even a thefts wave without sufficient proof to arrest the suspect teenage gang. Yet the Bondi boys concentrate on positive sides, such as funny-looking rescues with victims positioned wrongly on the board in Taco's face, and eager rookie Harrison enjoys the endless learning opportunities, but for some injured swimmers it's a crucible.
Sat, Aug 2, 2014
Looking back on the past seasons and their own careers, the Bondi boys elaborately explain the serious side of the job, especially when people they rescued from drowning need further medical assistance, first from them until paramedics arrive, or a beach-going medical professional volunteers. Luckily there are also more lighthearted care opportunities, such as tending to petty injuries on attractive bathers. Maxi is a great example how a youngster grows into the job, matures and maintains his cheerful nature and enthusiasm, even way beyond the call of duty.
2014
More memorable rescues and other aspect of Bondi. The most prominent story, a beach-collapsed man's alleged shark bite, turned out a hoax landing the fraudster in jail for robbery. Bishop demonstrates the art of rescuing without getting your hair wet. Panicking victims and/or their helpful friends can complicate matters seriously. Lost children are an emotional challenge, in a Korean boy's case Harries's most testing one. H admits his megaphone lecturing is sometimes over the top.