Podcasts about surf life saving

The New Zealand Surf Lifesaving championships are underway in Gisborne. Competitor Claudia Kelly has taken part in swimming, board racing and board rescue, securing her first open title in the surf race. Claudia talks to D'Arcy Waldegrave about the event. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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General Manager of Surf Life Saving WA Chris Peck joined Millsy & Karl on 6PR Breakfast after following an alarming increase in rescues on West Australian beaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In today's episode we speak with superstar Doctor Brandi Cole. You may have seen Dr Brandi on your screens as she worked to keep the Matilda's on the field during the Women's World Cup in 2023, and then at the Paris Olympics. Doctor Brandi is a Sports & Exercise Physician, working with athletes of all types as an expert in the field. But she is more than that, before becoming a doctor, Brandi was a Physiotherapist, and an athlete in her own right—captaining the Australian Women's Oztag team, as well as playing touch and hockey for NSW, and was also an Australian and World gold medalist in beach sprint relay in Surf Life Saving. In this most fascinating episode, we first explore Brandi's early life, what makes her tick, and how she juggles her roles as a doctor and mum. But then we dive into her work with aesthetic athletes, dancers and gymnasts, what improves returning from injury, and the difficulties that exist with body image and refueling.Since we spoke to Brandi, she has travelled to Paris Olympics, to continue to work with the  Matilda's, all while running her Sports & Exercise Practice Shire Sport Medicine in Cronulla Sydney. To follow her journey, you can find her @doctor_brandi n Insta, or of course book appointments via at her website shiresportsmedicine.com.auBrandi and I recorded on the land of the Gadigal People of the Eora nation, with production on the lands of the Awabakal and Gadigal peoples, to whom we pay our greatest respects. Production dream team ✨Hosted by @byclaudialawsonProduced by @fjordreviewAdditional Production @clinttopicSound & Editing @outputmediaStudios @brightsidesydney@sawtoothstudios

January is the most dangerous month in the water and on its first day Surf Lifesaving New Zealand rescued 16 people. That is the same number as in January 1st last year and double what it was in 2022. The surf lifeguard crew notched up over 5100 hours of work over the course of New Year's Eve and New Year's Day and are now calling on the public to do their part. Surf Lifesaving New Zealand General Manager Andy Kent talks to Tim Beveridge about what you can do to stay safe in the water. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Surf Lifesaving Mount Monster Open Women's back-to-back Champion Kate McHardy joins the show to talk about her epic run of championships, how the competition works, how she got started, the off-season & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Surf Lifesaving Mount Monster Open Four-time Champion Jayden Murphy joins the show to talk about his epic run of championships, how the competition works, how he got started, the off-season & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of Mount Maunganui's most iconic summer events wrapped up this weekend. The Race One Surf Craft Mount Monster, famed as the nation's most prestigious surf lifesaving endurance race, wrapped up its 12th season. Winners Jayden Murphy and Kate McHardy joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britt Spencer is the first person to cross the Cook Strait on a prone paddle board. She shares about her journey getting into surf life saving, her deep love of the sport and how she has competed at an international level. Despite the Cook Strait being notoriously dangerous and previous health challenges, Britt decided she wanted to attempt a crossing between the North and South island. Her community rallied around her, supporting her goal through the training, logistics and providing safety during the crossing. Britt talks about emotions she felt on the day, from the physical challenges to the high of completion. She shares awesome advice for anyone else working towards a huge goal that may feel unreachable. KEA Outdoors is a kiwi brand, building great gear that you need to be fully prepared. Visit keaoutoors.com to see their full range of survival gear and outdoor accessories. Thank you so much for tuning in and coming along for the ride. If you love the show and enjoyed listening, please take the time to leave a review on Apple or Spotify. I would also love to connect with you, so send me a DM on Instagram, leave me a voice message and I can't wait to see you next time. Until then, keep adventuring :) Follow Britt on Instagram: instagram.com/brittjayspencer/ Watch Paddle X on YouTube Read the Blog: www.abigailhannah.nz Follow Abigail on Instagram: instagram.com/abigailhannnah/ Follow Abigail on TikTok: tiktok.com/@abigailhannnah/ Get my NZ Map & Guide

WOMENZSPORTS is excited to share our kōrero with Black Fin Surf Life Saving athlete and World Champion beach sprinter Briana Irving! Sports journalist and rugby player Alice Soper sits down with Briana to discuss one of New Zealand's most quintessential sports: surf life saving. Briana shares her journey in athletics, her passion for long-distance running, and her competitive experiences on the sand. She also highlights that surf life saving is a sport rooted in community service, playing a vital role in ensuring safety at the beach. Follow us on social @womenzsportsWant to get in touch? https://www.womenzsports.com/aboutDon't forget to rate & review this podcast wherever you're listening!Music by Alex_MakeMusic “Calming In The Sun” from Pixabay Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

CEO of Surf Life Saving Australia Adam Weir has spoken to John Stanley to discuss the organisation's push for the Olympics and how people can get involved ahead of the Summer season. To get involved or find out more, head to - https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/join/.   Listen to John Stanley live on air from 8pm-12am Monday to Thursday and Friday's 7pm-11pm on 2GB/4BC.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the eve of the 2024 Australian Short Course Nationals, Olympic champion Lani Pallister was kind enough to sit down with SwimSwam and discuss her last 8 weeks of swimming and life. Pallister admitted that she pushed through the urge to take a break from training after Paris to prepare to compete in the Surf Lifesaving as well as Short Course World Championships (via AUS short course nats). On Day 1 in Adelaide, Pallister hit a lifetime best in the 200 free (1:52.73) to win the event. After 20 minutes of talking short course swimming, potato sack racing, and the weather in Australia, Pallister dives into her experience in Paris. After qualifying for 3 individual events, Pallister ended up dropping 2 of them. Her coach, MIchael Bohl, advised dropping the 400 free to conserve her energy for the 800/1500 frees, then she contracted COVID, which led her to drop the 1500 free a few days later. Pallister bounced back in time for the 4x200 free relay, where she swam prelims, earned a spot in finals, and swam a key leg in the final to help Australia earn their first gold in the event since 2008.

What does it take to create a culture of safety that transforms leadership? In this conversation with Nathan Hight, co-founder of Safe365, you'll hear how proactive risk management can change workplaces and leadership. Drawing from his surf lifesaving experiences, Nathan redefines health and safety, focusing on physical risks and emotional well-being. He challenges leaders to balance knowledge and wisdom while connecting with a common purpose.Want to rethink leadership and safety? Listen to Nathan's insights on making a real impact in your organization. Don't miss it!Welcoming Nathan Hight and Safe365Nathan introduced Safe365, a company focused on creating proactive, safe work environments.He shares alarming statistics: 3.7 million annual work-related fatalities, emphasizing Safe365's mission to improve safety for 100 million workers globally.The Influence of Surf Lifesaving on LeadershipNathan recounts his formative years in surf lifesaving, during which time his leadership skills were honed through triumphant and tragic rescues. These experiences sparked his lifelong commitment to proactive risk management.The Evolution of Health and Safety: Psychological SafetyNathan discusses the growing importance of psychological safety, which is as critical as traditional risks like asbestos. He stresses the connection between employees' well-being and improved productivity.Leadership Lessons: Connecting on a Common PurposeNathan emphasizes the need for leaders to connect with people for a common purpose. Drawing from his experience in New Zealand and Australia, he highlights the role of emotional intelligence in leading change, particularly in high-risk sectors.The Role of Wisdom in LeadershipNathan contrasts the abundance of knowledge with the scarcity of wisdom, urging leaders to think critically. He reflects on the value of mentorship and the need to pass leadership skills on to future generations.Key Quotes:"Leadership isn't just about being operationally equipped; it's about being emotionally equipped too." - Nathan Hight"There's an abundance of knowledge out there, but wisdom isn't as easy to find." - Nathan HightThe 10 Proven Ways to Lead and Thrive in Today's World Executive Guide Featuring 10 Key Themes and 42 Strategic Insights from Worldwide Leaders https://crm.leadingchangepartners.com/10-ways-to-lead Connect with Nathan: Website - www.safe365global.com LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/nathan-hight-29922922Connect with Denis:Email: denis@leadingchangepartners.comWebsite: www.LeadingChangePartners.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/denisgianoutsos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denisgianoutsos/ Instagram:

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Today's guests are Oliver Heys and James Bassam of Surf Life Saving.   Surf Life Saving is Australia's premier water safety, drowning prevention, and rescue organization. With 129 Surf Life Saving Clubs and over 77,000 members, it's one of the largest not-for-profit volunteer movements in Australia, dedicated to saving lives on the beach.  A standout feature within Surf Life Saving is the Australian Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle Service, operating the largest coastal UAV surveillance program in the Southern Hemisphere. The Australian UAV Services uses drones to monitor sharks off the coast of New South Wales, enhancing bather protection while minimizing harm to sharks and other marine life. Oliver, Surf Life Savings Chief Remote Pilot & Capability Coordinator, oversees regulatory compliance and brings a wealth of experience since joining the organization in 2020. Oliver's dedication to the UAV industry earned him a finalist spot for the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Professional of the Year at the Australian Aviation Safety Awards in 2023. James is the Australian UAV Service Operations Manager for Safety and Compliance. With a background in crewed aviation and roles as a Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor, and Head Teacher of Aviation, James leads the operational delivery team. He has spearheaded numerous projects to enhance the capabilities of the Australian UAV Service. In 2023, Surf Life Saving introduced long-range drones to monitor the coastal waters of New South Wales. This cost-effective, non-invasive technology has been successful in ensuring the safety of swimmers and surfers while minimizing the impact on marine life. The public response has been overwhelmingly positive, with increased confidence in water safety where UAVs are deployed. In this episode of the Drone Radio Show, Oliver and James discuss Surf Life Savings, the use of drones to monitor sharks and the evolution of Australia's long range UAV coastal monitoring program.

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Dame Lisa Carrington is the Greatest NZ Olympian of all time- 5 gold medals and 1 bronze medal over the past 3 Olympic Games. And maybe she will add to that at the Paris Olympic Games.This podcast is a re-release. It first came out at the start of 2023. I decided to rerelease it in time for the Paris Olympics because it was such a cool conversation. Also, the podcast has grown so much since it came out I thought there would be a lot of new listeners who are unaware Lisa has even been a guest. This is such a cool conversation. We see Lisa on TV, usually smiling on the podium with a gold medal around her neck followed by a 30-second sound bite on the news. But I have never heard Lisa be this candid before. Ever. This is a true look into the mind of a world-class athlete. You'll get to know her strengths, weaknesses, flaws, fears, insecurities, and everything in between.There are so many cool lessons and insights in this conversation:The challenges female athletes face, such as maintaining balance between a demanding sports career and personal life ambitions.Lisa opens up about the rigorous discipline required in her everyday life to be so good for so long.We explore her early beginnings in Surf Life Saving, the crucial role played by her mentor Ian Ferguson, and the sacrifices required to train at an Olympic level from a young age.Her reflections on body image and the scrutiny of being visibly muscular.Then we chat about the Paris Olympics- will these Games be the last time we see Lisa Carrington compete at this level?This episode is packed with valuable lessons for anyone- whether you want some tips to make your own life better or just learn more about a Kiwi icon.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Member of the "Black Props" NZ's IRB World Surf Life Saving Champs team joins Mark Stafford to talk through the selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Weir, CEO of Surf Life Saving Australia joined Millsy & Karl on 6PR Breakfast to discuss the proposal that surf life saving should be included on the bill for the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has thrown a 64-million-dollar pre-budget life preserver to Surf Life Saving and the Coastguard. Felix Walton reports.

Coastguard and Surf Life Saving New Zealand will get an extra 63.6 million dollars in funding over the next four years.   The money would be divided as $19m for Coastguard and $44m for Surf Life Saving NZ.  Coastguard CEO Callum Gillespie told Heather du Plessis Allan “We're going to spend it on our volunteers.”  Gillespie said “We've got 2,200 amazing volunteers across the country – they give vast amounts of their time and energy to keeping New Zealanders safe.”  LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we speak to the proud Palestinian and the 2021 Young South Australian of the Year Layan Saadeh. Born in Saudi arabia, Layan moved to Australia at the age of ten in 2014. She shares her unique experiences of immersing herself into Surf Lifesaving and Aussie rules footy as young Palestinian Muslim woman. We've crossed over 400k downloads so a massive shukran jazeelan to all the listeners. If you're enjoying them, please don't forget to give us a rating and please share with other Arabic learners. For our free 6-Part series on basic Arabic to get you started, don't forget to sign up to our E-mail list ⁠HERE⁠ Check out Layan's amazing Bio: Layan Saadeh Swimming and Surf Ed instructor for Surf Lifesaving SA at pools & beaches in the greater Adelaide area. A football player for Adelaide University Football Club in the Adelaide Footy League. Part of the Game Development and Umpiring team at the SANFL. Administrative assistant for the Honorable Joe Szakacs' Electoral office in Cheltenham. Currently studying a bachelor of Laws/Arts majoring in International Relations, holding four scholarships at the University of Adelaide, including the Augustus Short Scholarship and the University Sport Don Stranks scholarship. Volunteer, lifesaver and former vice captain of the Henley Surf Lifesaving Club, the youngest vice captain in Henley history, at 17 years of age. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arabicwithimran/message

Zawody 2024 Australian Surf Life Saving Championship odbyły się na Sunshine Coast w stanie Queensland w Alexandra Headland, Maroochydore i Mooloolaba. Dla Australijczyków to coroczne wydarzenie, podczas którego członkowie 314 australijskich klubów surfingowych spotykają się, aby rywalizować w ponad 480 imprezach na plaży i w oceanie. Jedną z rywalizujących jest 14-letnia Jessica Majsak. Posłuchajmy rozmowy z Jessicą i jej tatą Maciejem...

Guest Martin Robinson: https://sharenz.com/advisers/martin-robinson/ Takeaways Defining success: Martin defines success as having the time, money, and health to attend any sporting or cultural event. Financial planning: Martin humorously defines good financial planning as when your payment to the undertaker bounces. Lessons from surf life saving: Martin emphasizes the value of meeting new people, learning from mentors, and staying physically active. Finding joy in passions: Martin's love for football and surf life saving has brought him joy and lifelong connections. Learning from experiences: Martin shares stories from his career in finance, highlighting the importance of perseverance and adaptability. Computerization revolutionized the mortgage industry, making it easier to track and manage mortgages. Commission rates for mortgages in the late 1980s were high, with advisors earning a significant amount per mortgage. Diversification is crucial in the mortgage industry to mitigate risks and avoid relying on a single client or industry. Building relationships with real estate companies can be an effective way to find prospects and convert them into clients. The formation of Apex Financial and its transformation into Share demonstrates the power of collaboration and camaraderie in the financial advisory industry. Chapters 00:00 Definition of 'having made it' 03:29 The significance of football in Martin's life 04:51 The definition of good financial planning 06:33 Martin's experience in debt collecting 09:06 The role of surf life saving in Martin's life 11:28 Working at General Finance and IFC 13:33 Working in factoring and financing invoices 15:55 Working at General Finance and Olly Newland's company 19:44 Martin's achievements in surf life saving 20:46 Staying agile and competing in surf life saving at an older age 21:38 Building relationships in the mortgage advisory business 24:00 Starting a mortgage advisory business and dealing with challenges 24:29 Early Days of Mortgage Brokering 26:56 Approach to Getting Mortgages Across the Line 30:08 Formation of Apex Financial 38:03 Formation of Share 42:37 Size and Success of Share 43:33 Factors Contributing to Success 45:27 Passion for Sports and Cultural Events

Surf Lifesaving is fast becoming one of the biggest watersports in Clare. Competitors from the county have won medals at national, European and world settings in recent times. One of those is West Clare native Leana Liddane, who spoke with Clare FM's Derrick Lynch about her love for the sport and plans for the future.

Today's episode with Michael Pond is a real eyeopener to what you can achieve if you put your mind to it. A succesful Australian paddler with national titles in Surf Life Saving and Kayaking, a National and Olympic coach, Global business founder, and investor founding/investing & exiting 10 businesses over the past 20years. It's an awesome story and plenty to learn from this episode. Episode #105 of the BOOTHCAST is brought to you by BOOTH Training. Thanks for Listening. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boothcast/support

Tonight on The Huddle, current affairs commentator Josie Pagani and Tim Wilson from Maxim Institute joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!  Prime Minister Chris Luxon revealed that a six-member Defence Force team will be deployed to the Middle East region to uphold maritime security. Is this the right move? Does New Zealand need to keep funding the Christchurch Call role? Prime Minister Chris Luxon spoke with Former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern before Christmas to discuss her special envoy role. It costs $500,000 per year- is it useful? Several people were the victims of a parking scam at the Foo Fighters concert and had to pay hundreds of dollars to get their care back after they were towed. Do we think the towing company should reimburse them? Do we trust anyone in a hi-vis vest? Surf Lifesaving is largely funded by donations and corporate sponsoring- does the Government need to step in and change this? LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's episode of BOOTHCAST Jemma Smith details her best season yet being the most dominant female athlete in Ocean Ski in 2023. We dive into here upbringing, her involvement in Surf Life Saving, her Kayaking dreams and why she is just so good. Thanks Jemma for your time and I'm sure you guys will like this one. A special thanks to our sponsor, BOOTH Training, for making this episode possible. This is BOOTHCAST – A dose of inspiration, one episode at a time. Let's dive in. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boothcast/support

Clinton Maynard talks to Steve Pearce Surf Life Saving NSW CEO about the new fleet of jet skis to boost water safety response over Summer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clint Robinson Performance & Excellence – Training  is regarded as the greatest competitor in the history of Surf Lifesaving. He has won Australian titles in the ski and board races and also won the board rescue, board relay, double ski, ski relay and taplin relay, all with the one Club, Maroochydore, where he joined at 6 years old. But it is his 13 open age individual Single Ski titles that allow him stand alone as the most successful individual in any event in the sports history, with fellow Australian Ky Hurst second on 10 for his surf race achievements. These achievements combined with his total of 36 National titles has Robinson as the most successful competitor in Australian Surf Life Saving History (Trevor Hendy won 24).As a 20 year old at the 1992 Barcelona Olympic games he became Australia's first ever Canoe/Kayak Gold medalist competing in Canoeing's Men's K-1 1000m Final when he defeated the Norwegian World Champion Knut Holmann, holding off sustained challenges from Greg Barton (US) and Marin Popescu (Romania), and emptying every reserve of energy in a finish that edged out the favourite Holmann. Afterwards he was so dehydrated that he was unable to produce a urine sample for doping analysis for six hours . Clint continued his competitive career for an incredible total of 5 Olympic games - from Barcelona to Beijing! In this episode, Clint shares stories of the origins of the Australian Institute for Sport for his sport in 1981, the conversation with his Dad that changed his mind set, and honest insights into a humble, down to earth, hard working champion.Our show sponsor is Muvitality Medicinal Mushrooms for modern day health and wellness | Mu …Go to muvitality.com and use the code JD10 to receive a 10% discount on your purchase of Mu Functional mushrooms such as Lions Mane, Cordyceps, Chaga, Reishi, and Turkey tail functional mushroom.Here are some useful links for this podcastClint Robinson (@clintdavidrobinson) • Instagram photos and videoshttps://clintrobinson.com.au/Relevant episodesEpisode 79 - Hank McGregor Hurt, Pain, then Agony. https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/episode-79-with-hank-mcgregor-hurt-pain-then-agony/id1527374894?i=1000622120357Episode 76 - Oscar Chalupsky, No retreat and no surrender https://podcasts.apple.com/hk/podcast/episode-76-no-retreat-no-surrender-with-oscar-chalupsky/id1527374894?i=1000616620588JOINT DYNAMICS links:Joint Dynamics Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JointDynamicsHongKong/Joint Dynamics Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/jointdynamics/Joint Dynamics Website - www.jointdynamics.com.hk - Host - Andrew Cox - https://www.jointdynamics.com.hk/the-team/trainers/andrew-cox

Peter George With Ian Blackley Head of Mission at Surf Life Saving Australia SURF LIFESAVING ASSOCIATION OF AUSTRALIA was founded - 1949. * Bondi was the first Surf Club and was established as early as 1906.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well this episode slipped under our radar and had cheekily been sitting safely and unlistened to in our drafts! Argh, mark that down in our fail tally! Well, let us not wait any longer to share this magnificent voice with you all! Carla Papac will be a name you recognise if you are around the Surf Lifesaving scene of Ironman, where she won the Coolongatta Gold last year (2022)! We cover so much in this episode - from her childhood experiences in sport, journey with body image, and her experience living with (and recovering from) Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). She drops some incredible pieces of advice and we adored having her join us on The Waffle!

Surf Life Saving New Zealand is expecting a busy season ahead with what will be a long, hot summer. The El Niño weather system combined with a warming western Indian Ocean, means a long, hot summer for northern parts of New Zealand is likely - and that means more beachgoers. Surf life guards will begin their first patrols of the year this Labour weekend. Surf Life Saving New Zealand chief executive Steve Fisher spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Guys I know I get excited about every single guest we're lucky to have on the show, but this week's is particularly special for so many reasons -      we've all had Matilda's fever -      before we even get to the Tilly's, this guest's journey is absolutely incredible -      she's basically Ang's ultimate idol so Ang actually joined in on this interview -      and she has barely done any other interviews and we are SO grateful that she said yes to the yayborhood because this is genuinely one of my favourite episodes in a long time! In fact, we enjoyed it so much and it was so jam packed with pearls of wisdom that we went longer than usual AND are coming back for part two because there's so much more we wanted to cover. I can't quite believe we're saying this but we are thrilled to welcome to seize the yay, the Matilda's team doctor, Dr Brandi Cole. She tells the story best herself so I won't go on too long in this intro but just quickly, there are few things Dr Brandi hasn't excelled in! Early in life, she began as an athlete herself being the former captain of the Australian Women's Oztag team, playing both touch and hockey for NSW in the past and being an Australian and World gold medalist in beach sprint relay in Surf Life Saving. She then dkid her undergrad in Physio at Sydney Uni in 2003, which is enough for many, but wen ont to then do Medicine in 2008 and become a Specialist Sport and Exercise Medicine Physician having gained fellowship of the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians in 2019. Dr Brandi completed a PhD on optimising the management of rotator cuff dysfunction through the University of New South Wales in 2018. And all this before she became the team doctor for the Matilda's INCLUDING at this recent captivating World Cup tournament (as well as working with Sydney FC and numerous mens and womens rugby teams). AND she's a Mum of two and has her own practice… like WHAT A WOMAN!!!   I could rave about this woman for hours, which I kind of did in this episode, so I'll stop myself there and let you enjoy. I hope you guys are as inspired by this one as we were!!!

It has been a hot summer and there's a good chance you might be taking a trip to the beach, whether that's the ocean, one of the Great Lakes, or a smaller body of water. So we've brought in ocean and coastal safety expert Bruckner Chase, who talks about how to stay safe while swimming in waves and water temperatures where hypothermia could become a concern — and it's not as cold as you might think. Chase works with lifeguards, government agencies, and organizations from all across the globe. He is the host of NOAA's Wave Safe video series and has been featured on the Weather Channel many times. We want to hear from you! Have a question for the meteorologists? Call 609-272-7099 and leave a message. You might hear your question and get an answer on a future episode! You can also email questions or comments to podcasts@lee.net. About the Across the Sky podcast The weekly weather podcast is hosted on a rotation by the Lee Weather team: Matt Holiner of Lee Enterprises' Midwest group in Chicago, Kirsten Lang of the Tulsa World in Oklahoma, Joe Martucci of the Press of Atlantic City, N.J., and Sean Sublette of the Richmond Times-Dispatch in Virginia. Episode transcript Note: The following transcript was created by Adobe Premiere and may contain misspellings and other inaccuracies as it was generated automatically: Welcome, everybody to the Across the Sky podcast, our Lee Enterprises National Weather Podcast. I'm meteorologist Joe Martucci based at the Jersey Shore here. Summer, of course, in full swing, although fall is creeping around the corner. But we're talking about wave safety. We have Bruckner Chase. He is a coastal and ocean safety expert. I know him personally. He is fantastic. AC really loves his craft. But let me ask you guys, Sean and Matt, have you guys been to beaches here? You know, I have not been to the beach this year. I think I've told you all I'm saving my pennies and going to Italy in September. So I have not done the beach this year. But nonetheless, I do love the beach. I love the Outer Banks in North Carolina. And I really liked what Bruckner had to say about the differences between some of the hazards on the East Coast versus the West Coast, not having been really spent a lot of time at the West Coast beaches. It's nice to see this this broader, broader scope that he was able to do to bring us in on. And I have not made a beach trip either this summer. Of course, I am in Chicago now. We do have beaches in Chicago. There does lake beaches. And if you've never been on the Great Lakes, never been to Chicago, when you are standing on Lake Michigan, you think you're at the ocean or somebody just dropped you down, Maybe like I'm at the ocean, right on it. No, the lake is just that big. It is the ocean. You get wave action on it. So I have been to a Chicago Lake Beach, but not an ocean beach this summer. I've always been a little bit nervous. I got to be honest about going to the beach. And I feel like oftentimes I think, well, if I just want to swim, I'm just going to get in a pool because there is the uncertainty about the ocean course. There's the everything that gets overblown about sharks, and I'm not worried about that. But there is the unknown about, you know, what is in the water. Are there rip currents out there? What are other things? You know, this is this is the wild. You're not in a controlled situation. You're exposed to the elements and everything that's out in the ocean. So talking about beach safety and the hazards at the beach again most of time is going to be fine. But it is always in the back of your mind, like, I just like one more thing to be concerned about. So I think that's why it was just great to bring him on. A guy, talk about all the different things you do need to keep him out. You can definitely have a great time at the beach, but things to keep in mind to make sure you stay safe. Absolutely. And without further ado, we'll jump into it. Let's talk to Mr. Chase about ocean and water safety. And now we welcome on Bruckner Chase. He is an ocean and coastal safety expert who works with lifeguards, government agencies and organizations from all across the globe. He is the host of NOAA's Wave Safe Video series. He's been featured on the Weather Channel many times. That's how we first got to knowing each other a little bit here. He's also an ocean adventure athlete who has weight for this, swam 25 miles across Monterey Bay, across Lake Tahoe for 22 miles. And maybe the most impressive part has the world record for swimming without a wetsuit in Alaska. Bruckner is also a chief in an American Samoa village. He's from Memphis, Tennessee, and lives in my home state, the great Garden State of New Jersey. Bruckner, thanks for being on the Across the Sky podcast. We appreciate it. It is great to be here. And I would suggest taking a boat across Monterey Bay is probably far easier if you check the weather first than swimming across it. I could imagine. And I do want to get into some of those adventures that you have taken, but I just want to say, you know, I'm glad just personally what we've done over the past couple of weeks with you being so close to being along the Jersey Shore and promoting wave safety here. My first question for you is, you know, I know you're not a meteorologist, but what interest do you have and weather and how did that start? You know, I've got a lot of interest in weather right now and really involved with the American Meteorological Society as well. I've spoken at their last two conferences for broadcasters and communicators. And I think one of the things when I began originally my career with NOAA's started working with Natural Sanctuaries, which oversees the country's marine protected areas, when over the last several years I've been working with National Weather Service on coastal safety and the near-shore environment, as all of you know, is so impacted by weather, whether it's wind gradient portraits and waves and small craft advisories. If you're going to be in on or near the water or on the shore, the weather is really going to impact your experience there. It's going to make it a great day. It's going to make it a safe, Danny, or it can make it a dangerous day. And you need to be aware of all those changing conditions are going to impact where you are and what you're planning on doing. So tell us about the The Waves Safe series that you've been doing. If you're listening through one of our newsroom websites, you can see Bruckner's videos on there. We have them up. But what is waves safe? And tell me about the process of making it because you are talking about the whole country with this, but you're making it a little regionalized, which I think is makes you different here. When I came in with National Weather Service, you know, we had released The Ripcord Survival Guide, which focused on one specific beach hazard, which was rip currents. And we recognized, though, that rip currents were not prevalent in all of the shorelines around the U.S. in U.S. territories. And we also realized that there were a lot of other households that impacted people at the shore, not necessarily fatal impacts, but non-fatal life changing impacts as well. So National Weather Service and I, we got together saying we need to kind of expand the narrative about what people need to look for on the shore. So Wave Safe was meant to take kind of a social science approach added to the oceanographic meteorological approach of what is the science of the shore. And we wanted to take a demographic and geographic specific look at hazards. So I was charged with writing the series and then became the host of the actual video content and had the opportunity to speak to weather forecasting off to those within National Weather Service all over the country. We knew we wanted to target five main areas the East Coast, the Pacific Northwest, Southern California, Hawaii, in in American Samoa. And we wanted to look at the hazards that those forecasting meteorologists needed to communicate to that group specifically in, say, the Pacific Northwest. So here we'll talk a lot about, you know, hurricanes and how they impact the coastal environment. But you sit at Northwest, you had log rolled, you had sneaker waves, you had cold water immersion, you had pocket beaches that were, you know, could become more dangerous as tides changed significantly. So the Wave Safe series was we spent two or three years really looking at what are the hazards in specific areas, how do we communicate those not just so that people would watch the videos, but so how could we convey actions in awareness that would actually help protect individuals and communities? Because it wasn't just about impressions, it was about changing behavior to have a positive impact on fatal and nonfatal incidences out the shore. Yeah. Rutger I think that's real interesting how your really dive in and looking at differences and really across the planet, but just looking at the U.S. as well, because I think it's oftentimes does get oversimplified. And you just talk about beach safety in general, but there actually are regional differences. And I'm curious about that because you talked about the threat of rip currents. Are there certain areas that are more prone to rip currents and where we see more rip currents in other locations? Yes, as you guys know, rip currents are very determined. And now National Weather Service has a forecasting model so they can predict where it's more likely or higher risk for rip currents. It a record is a very localized event, 25, 50 years Y and really depends upon both wave action, idle action and limit what's going on underneath there. And so when you've got sand beaches like you have along much of the East Coast or around the panhandle of Florida or the Gulf Coast, they're going to be more prevalent to high out rip currents kind of forming because of the way that bottom can be shaped. But when you've got really steep drop offs close to shore like you may have in the Pacific Northwest, or you've got a rigid reef bottom that doesn't contour the way our sands do, rip currents may not be as much of a risk. And we often look at our surf Lifesaving Australia, which is kind of the gold standard around the country, or not just protecting the beaches, but really gathering information about beach growing communities and putting that towards actionable stuff that their surf lifesaving clubs can implement to keep people safe and what their research ground and what they push out in their annual reports. Up to 80% all when we start waiting. Answers are not rip currents. It's a lot of the other hazards that happen along the coastline. And I think that and just talking about rip currents are leading me to believe that rip currents are the only dangerous birds we miss the opportunity to protect people, say, in the Pacific Northwest or it might be something very different. Yeah, to that point, we hear about rip currents all the time here and and I have my eastern bias as well with that. But what are some of the other you know, once you go after rip currents, what are some of those other those other risk factors? And obviously they're going to be greater in some locations than others. But what are two or three of these things that do come to mind right after the rip currents? Well, I'll tell you, one of the biggest risk factors, because in looking at risk, you need to look at both the people involved and then the physical element that you're discussing and a risk factor. And one of the things that we're trying to address in this next phase of work with National Weather Service is people that aren't from the shore missing, interpreting their swimming ability with the conditions in front of them too often. And you see this in the early drownings in Panama City, Florida, where you've got people coming from anyone say Memphis, Tennessee. I used to come from coming down to the shore, not understanding that even though they know how to swim in a backyard pool or country club pool, the conditions near shore could be completely different. And often the risk factor that's really high is how do we teach people to understand what a two or three foot wave really means for them, or perhaps their seven or eight year old child? And I think as far as just hazards, which can be dangerous, is breaking waves and understanding that even a 2 to 3 foot wave packs a really strong punch if you're not prepared for it. And often what can happen is if you look at some of the nonfatal and fatal drownings, combinations of wind direction, wind strength, wave direction and wave size, knocking people over what an immediate condition in a near-shore environment. That's not what they expect deeper than they expect. And then realizing that, according to Surf Life Saving in Australia, 48% of people that visited the beach said they could not swim at least 50 meters in the ocean without touching the bottom. So if we talk about surviving a rip current, if you pulled out, if you take numbers like that, where 50% of the people cannot even swim 30 meters in the ocean, then it doesn't take much as far as wave and wing box to really make even swimming out of a rip really dangerous and difficult. So I think that really kind of turbulent, unpredictable conditions in a car or near shore or swagger become as deadly or more so than rip current because they can lead to catastrophic events warming. From there. So frightening. So with all of this, you know, we've said it before, you you want to make this a positive experience when you're talking about wave safety, it's not to scare people. It's to empower people. So in these videos. Right, right, right. That mindset instead says saying, hey, like, don't do this, you know, say in a way that empowers you to, you know, tackle the ocean appropriately. Keep in mind, I started working with Noah, talking about our marine sanctuaries, these amazing, beautiful places that are really kind of the place where we kind of protect our wildlife and our our shore environments, our coastal environments, our coral, our marine heritage. And every one of the Waves Safe series, we wrap it up because we want people to have a lifetime of positive experiences that the shore you know, we live at the shore here and and that's an important part of both our culture, our community and even the economy. And I think that we can make any of these dangerous elements like rips or waves a positive experience. And we focused on three main right wanted people to respect the ocean, which really means kind of respect that it's dynamic and changing and it may be stronger than our swimming ability that we can wear. The second is situational awareness. Be aware that things are always changing tides, currents, weather, wear, whitening. It's always evolving and changing, and often you can keep it positive by recognizing that, hey, it was really glassy and calm this morning. Lunch time you come back, the winds are switched. Now it's a little bit more dangerous. So that positive experience this afternoon, we need to stay on the beach or this is the day to go up to the boardwalk and recognizing those changing conditions can impact how safe things are. And finally, you know, take ten. We want to give people the skill set and take ten is focused on rebounding second victim drownings and getting people the skills that it may wind up in. Almost a loved one who is in trouble when they see someone trouble while we give them the tools so that they can live to be the hero, that they'd all become a tragic second victim. Because again, a lifetime of positive experiences at the shore is our number one goal. And brother, I want to shift gears a little bit, but I kind of want to still, I think, is relevant for people who are not boaters. But I do want to talk about boating a little bit because one of the most common things I see get issued by the National Weather Service are small craft advisories. And often the question I get is what exactly does that mean? What does it take to get a small craft advisory and what do they mean by small craft? So for boaters, but I think there are also just a lot of people that will see that on their boat. A small craft advisory and they're not boating. They just want to go to the beach and swim. But like is there, that's something I should be concerned about, that there's a small craft advisory. Does that impact swimmers as well? Absolutely. I think it's a really important question. And some people we we've talked about that, you know, a weather forecast will kind of tell you what is going to happen across a general area. Often before we head to the beach will shop for small craft advisories, will also look at surf reports and surf reports. Often if you look at somewhere like surf Line, where they drill down and beach specific or small craft advisories, it'll be drilled down to a specific county or area. A swimmer or someone going into the water is pretty much a small craft. You know, there's a a small entity that's in the water. And what delineate it's a small craft advisory or triggers that is really is something that probably is is set by National Weather Service, accepted by the weather forecasting offices and has templates that they follow. And I would encourage everyone to look what up to know what triggers that warning were your area. Well, what it often will mean is turbulent, disorganized conditions near shore, driven by wind and swell, and a combination of how they interact that make it not, you know, hard to navigate or control if you're running a small boating craft, a motorized boat. But imagine if it's hard to control or dangerous for someone in a motorized watercraft. How much worse that could be if you're on a stand up or or on a kayak or your swimming, that impact on you in those situations can be much, much worse. Even if you just look at offshore winds, that often would be a component in a small craft advisory pushing someone further away from the beach into dangerous situations in which they cannot get themselves bound for. All right. Well, we're going to take a brief break. And on the other side, we're going to have more with Proctor Chase. You're listening to the Across the Sky podcast. And we are back with the Across the Sky podcast. New episodes come out every Monday where ever you get your podcast or on your favorite newsroom website. We are back here with Brock near Chase. Well, we were talking a lot about wave safety. He is the host of the Wave Safe Program with Noah here. I want to switch gears a little bit and talk about yourself. BRAWNER Here. So, you know, when I was writing your biography, the first thing I had to ask you about was your swim in Alaska, your record setting, no wetsuit swim first. Why did you want to do that? And then secondly, how do you how cold was the water when you were swimming? So so the well, we'll start with the water Temperature of the water temperature was 54 degrees. Okay. Which I think that time was slightly warmer than the air temperature. So you probably got in. There were snow on the mountains back lined up. I you know, I grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, and got rescued from drowning twice before I was ten. I learned to swim in a country club pool and I I moved to Santa Cruz, California, several years ago, and I guess I just fell in with the wrong crowd. You know, They go, yeah, we're going out to swim in Monterey Bay. And I was like, Wasn't that where all the great white sharks research and they grew? Yeah, yeah. But, you know, we're fine with them. It's, it's a symbiotic relationship. And I'm like, what? You give them your first warning. That's a symbiotic part of it. So I, I started I had been a swimmer in college and found that swimming in cold water in the ocean was something that for some reason I was really a well-adjusted to and had done some some long swims and kind of pushed the envelope a little. But I'd been an endurance athlete on land for four decades, and I heard about a eight and a half mile swim around Pennock Island in Alaska, and I had never been up there before and going up to Alaska to do a swim around the island at the time sounded like a really kind of unique challenge and ended up just fell in love with the place and had one of the best swims I've ever had. My wife was on a kayak supporting me around. We had a orca swim past while we were on the back side of the island and ended up winning the race, beating all the relays and setting a course record that I think still stands today. Incredible. Wow. What kind of background precautions in a situation like that? I mean, I know there's you know, you're not probably tied to a kayak or anything like that, but I mean, are there any kind of background safety things in place and what are they in a situation like that? When I first started working at National Marine Sanctuary, I was working with them as an extreme endurance athlete and swimmer that was doing these kind of unique swims across parts of the sanctuaries. Monterrey Bay is one of the National marine sanctuaries. I did a swim between a couple of islands in American Samoa. I did a swim from the underwater research lab, El Dorado, back to the to the land, the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. And so, you know, the base in Alaska was a race. So there was protocol and safety boats throughout the course. And there were young and old people. Not a lot of people apparently line up to go and do swims in Alaska. Go figure. But there are people quolls on there on an aquatic estimate. And then most of people don't even they're more remote on of adventure swims. I've done we have a pretty extensive support crew. We've done a lot of our own work. We know the waters. I've done an extensive amount of training to prepare. And then we we talk to a researcher who's in weather and wildlife and water to kind of as best as possible learn what to expect. So, you know, kind of look at the risks of some of these things no one had done before. And we kind of address each of those points and we get to a point where we feel, you know, this is safe and we can do this. And then it's just up to me and my training and the crew to see if we get all the way across. Real quick before I turn this one over to Matt, is there we hear a lot about hypothermia for for people who are boating, especially in the spring. The water's too cold. I'm imagining there's not like a magic number, but is there a range for people who aren't acclimated or where you are? Sure. Like a water temperature that's like, wow, this this is this is legit, too cold. If I fall into this, I'm going to you know, I could go into shock, hypothermia or something like that. Absolutely. In fact, I work with National Weather Service and I would encourage people to go to the cold water safety segment in National Weather Service on on post on beach Hazards. And we have some standards of what to expect. But there are examples of a warm water, hypothermia. Even someone who falls off a boat in Florida in the water, that's 76, 77 degrees, they can eventually become hypothermic. They can lose function or they can, you know, die and drown people that aren't operated. In my estimation, once you get water below 70 degrees or so, it causes a physiological kind of shock to the system. And often in that one minute to minute window where you're trying to get your breathing under control, you kind of been kind of shocked into kind of a frantic respiratory rate. People often get into trouble just with that immediate response and then the hypothermia. You know, they say that you've got a handful of minutes to kind of get your breathing under control. And then with most people through acclimated, you've got maybe 10 to 15 minutes of functional motion control where you could get yourself out of a dangerous situation. Many times, obviously, if you fall through a frozen lake and get really cold water, that's 30 to 33 degrees. The effect is going to be even faster. But even in 55, 58 degree water in the Pacific Northwest, someone who gets knocked off of a say by a wave fall into that water bay, don't have a lot of time, get out of that water and self-rescue before they end up becoming a victim. And that's you know, I spent some time working with the Customer Rescue SA program. And really what they try to do is some of them can stay calm and afloat. It gives rescuers time to get to them and sadly, cold water really cuts down on that, that time that someone can keep themselves above water and safe and kind of sticking with the time theme, even when we're not talking about water temperatures, they're a recommended amount of time. And I think this is especially important when it comes to, you know, parents and their kids because they see their kids having a fun time at the beach, playing in the water, you know, everything looks good. But at some point you don't want to interrupt the fun. But is there a time amount that the kids should be in the water before they need to come out and at least take a break? Like what kind of a time window should parents be keeping an eye on? Like now? Maybe my kid's been out there a little bit too long, might be getting a little bit too tired, might become more susceptible to the waves or, you know, you know, just, you know, reaching that point of exhaustion, what is kind of like a time window. People should kind of keep in mind when they're in the water before they need to come out and at least take a break for a while. Really. The question for asking really draws on some of my training as a wilderness first responder and just hypothermia set up, whether it's water or air and looking for the early warning sign of that, which is, you know, uncontrolled, shivering, loss of motor control, you know, a discoloration and lips and fingertips and stuff. So parents watching those early signs in the hypothermia continuum and getting your kids out of the water and warming them up so that that doesn't, you know, it kind of progressed. But that's also, you know, the same with surfers. I mean, you can get to the point where you can lose control and maybe not be able to paddle back. Yeah. And then so really kind of intervening, recognizing the early stages of hypothermia, if it's because you're at the shore in the water or just along the shore and the wind and cold temperatures are kind of impacting you or recognizing those early signs that hypothermia and intervening before it progresses to a dangerous point. Hey, Bruckner, I'm going to turn to lifeguarding a little bit. I know you do a little bit of lifeguarding work here at the Jersey Shore. And, you know, you said you're someone you've done a lot of work with Australia. I'm kind of curious, like you compare lifeguarding here in the United States to Australia, like what are some best practices that we're doing? What are best practices that people in Australia are doing? And have you been able to bring over some, you know, concepts from Australia to the U.S. and vice versa? Well, I've been really lucky and with the upper township Beach Patrol and Strap here in South Jersey, I'm also with the Mooloolaba Surf Lifesaving Club in Australia. I've worked with Surf Lifesaving Australian Surf Lifesaving Queensland, all on a larger level on some programs. I've also spent some time in Poland working with their lifesaving community, so I've been able to kind of absorb and look at how people protect the community and help people some very diverse shorelines with very varying resources. And I think that the main thing is lifeguards need to do a good job of educating the community, clearly, indicating where there are dangerous, that people should be aware out. And then hypothetically, the bus case is intervening so that, you know, lifeguards don't need to get wet, but a preventative approach to guarding some of these areas will keep everyone safe. I mean, there are instances of lifeguards being injured or passing away tragically during rescues. I've spent some time in Hawaii, and while we were filming waves safe, we actually had a rescue, a patron that was visiting from Minnesota that got into trouble. And I help one of the lifeguards bring them in at Waikiki. But I think the best practice is really communicating to the community what the dangers are for that specific beach are being consistent with how you communicate. And I think one of the best practices that I really appreciate, Australia is their national organization that sets the standard for all the surf lifesaving clubs. So you have a very uniform process of communicating beach hazards, uniform behavior and operations across each surf lifesaving pop. And I find that it's a little bit different in the U.S. because it's not as mandated across the entire country. So there are a lot of regional differences, which often falls to the beachgoer to recognize and look for. What do I need to know and how is it communicated at this specific agency and at this location? Yeah, and before we wrap up here, I just kind of want to go with your big takeaway. I mean, if you have that one message that you want to get out to people when you're talking about safety at the beach, what is what is that big takeaway message? You know, I spent a lot of time working on it for the Wave Stage series and knowing that lifeguards are going to go off duty after Labor Day, you're going to see a lot your ramen there. The takeaway three things respect the ocean, and that is respecting the dynamic environment that may be stronger, more powerful than what you've experienced. It can change from day to day, from year to year, the kind you visited last year on your vacation may be different this year because of the way storms of the winter reshaped the beach. Respect the ocean. It changes. It can be dynamic and can be dangerous. It can't be situationally aware of the weather of the water, of the people around you or the people in your party that are there with you. Be aware of changing conditions. You can buoy dangerous situations and finally take tent, which is really kind of our call to action. Protect yourself first to save others. We want to prevent both primary drownings. And too often when someone charges in to see someone in trouble and we end up with two backups. So those two the three things respect the Ocean state situationally aware hey ten to protect yourself and save others. Awesome. Very helpful stuff. Brockmire, as always, tremendous resource of what you're doing with Noah and with other organizations, bringing forth, you know, safety and, you know, communications and beachgoers who are going all across not only the Jersey Shore but all across America this summer year. So appreciate you coming on, Bruckner and we'll talk to you soon. Thanks again. Looking beyond the atmosphere, here's Tony Rice with your astronomy outlook. The Perseid meteor shower peaks this weekend, and it's one of the three most active meteor showers of the year. But this one has the benefit over December's Geminids or January's Quadrantids, peaking at a time where you don't have to bundle up to see them. Nearly every article on the Perseus mentions the number 100 when discussing how many meteors might be seen. Some use the only slightly more accurate phrase up to 100. The reality is most of us won't see nearly that many. That century number comes from the zenith hourly rate or is the h.r. This is a handicapping system of sorts used to correlate reports of meteor activity from around the world. That zenith part means it's being calculated on the radiant or point in the sky where the meteors appear to be coming from being directly overhead, something that's only possible to happen at one latitude and only for a brief time. Z are also mathematically eliminates light pollution and clouds the real enemy of seeing the most meteors. All that being said, though, the Perseus are definitely worth going out to see. And to see the most look to the darkest part of the sky. And meteors can appear anywhere, not just around that radiant point and those hours before sunrise. Those are the best because the radiant point is in the highest point in the sky and that hides the fewest meteors below the horizon. But above all, be patient. The longer you look, the more you'll see. You'll also be amazed how many more stars you'll see just after 15 minutes of letting your eyes adjust to the darkness. And on that, leave that phone inside. Each time you look to a light, the 15 minute timer starts over. That's your astronomy outlook. Follow me at RTP hockey for more space. Stuff like this. Thank you again, Bruckner for hopping on the podcast. 54 degrees Ocean waters and Alaska. Not my cup of tea, but it's definitely Bruckner's and I'm glad it is for him. But on a serious note, lots of good stuff in there. I mean, we say that every podcast, lots of good stuff. I think what what Bruckner Or what separates Bruckner here is that he actually goes out to these places and actually does talk about the weather hazards in those locations. He is an expert not just for, you know, the East Coast, but the West Coast, Gulf of Mexico. He's been to American Samoa many times. So he really has all of the United States, you know, in terms of the shore and what hazards that can bring on lock and how to empower all of us as we go, you know, to the beach, to the bays for the rest of the summer here. Yeah, I mean, it's funny because I can't imagine swimming in 50 degree water. I mean, I would just lock up in a hurry once it gets below 70. I'm just not a very happy, happy dude. I've swam in some sixties upper sixties, you know, when I've gone to the beach and I'm stubborn, I'm just going to wait in it, maybe ride a couple of waves, and then that's done. But, you know, you've got to acclimate to that stuff. And the idea that that you could go, you know, hypothermia could set in at 74, 75 degree water, that's a little shocking to me, to be honest. I think Bruckner is a candidate for our most interesting man in the world. Right? This lady is that that bio you read, Joe, at the start? It's like that raises that raises your eyebrows. Like this guy has some stories to tell. It stirred up. I mean, we barely got into it with him. But I think, you know, you know, he's using that hash of all these things on the water that he's done to spread it. I mean, clearly, they're going to be people that haven't done nearly as much as what he's done and maybe have no desire to. But for someone who's been in the water that long, I mean, you learn a lot about it and the fact that he's you know, now his main mission is spreading safety and awareness. I think there are a lot of good tips that he's spread there out there. And I really like, you know, when you go to the beach, he talks about how excited you get. And, you know, you're especially when you have kids with you. And so sometimes you you know, you're just focused like get in the water. But like, you know, I think what he mentioned was that take ten like just take a quick pause. Look at your surroundings. You know, look, are there any signs of rip currents in front of you before you run into the water? So as much as the emotions can get the best of you when you're having a fun day at the beach. Keep in mind that safety in taking some pause is taking a break, even just getting out of the water to take a break and looking at the water before you get in. Like that's real good advice. Respect the ocean. Yes, respect the ocean. The ocean will respect you. All right. And we are going to wrap it up here for another episode of the Across the Sky podcast. But we have many more episodes lined up for you here. Next Monday, you're going to hear from Zeke Hoare's father about warm ocean waters. You might have heard about that 101 degree ocean water temp off the coast of Florida and one of the bays we're going to talk about the warm ocean waters we've seen. We have Douglas Cossa coming on August 21st talking about heat and football. By the time you listen to this. The NFL's Hall of Fame game will have already happened, kicking off the preseason. So that is coming up. And then on Labor Day weekend, we're going to Sally Warner talking about warming the deep oceans from hurricanes. And that is very important as well. So we have a number of episodes lined up here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sarah Davis on her journey from corporate risk management to the paddle-powered adventures in shark-infested waters

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With the long weekend approaching, many Australians are making plans to head to the coast. But Surf Live Saving Australia is issuing a stark warning, with new research highlighting the heightened risk of deaths in the water on public holidays. - По мере приближения длинных выходных, посвященных дню рождения короля Карла III, спасательные службы напоминают о необходимости соблюдать меры безопасности в воде.

With the long weekend approaching, many are making plans to head to the coast. But Surf Live Saving Australia is issuing a stark warning, with new research highlighting the heightened risk of deaths in the water on public holidays.

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Trevor Hendy works in the field of Personal Truth and Wellness. He is a Life Coach, Mentor, Author and Wholistic personal trainer who specialises in helping people discover their own answers for why they haven't yet created the life they truly want.Trevor is a former Professional Athlete, reaching the pinnacle of his sport, winning several World Ironman Championships in the sport of Surf Life Saving. With many World series and Australian championships under his belt, it was his ability to constantly find his way through the most challenging of Ocean situations in the most pressure cooker of moments that first showed him as a man who knew how to slow things down and complete any task thrown at him.He is a member of the Australian Sporting Hall of Fame and in the year 2000 was awarded an AM, member of the Order of Australia for his services to the community and the sport of Surf Life Saving.In September 2012 he launched his website trevorhendy.com to share his own story, adventures and wisdom and to play his part in uniting everyone else who has a passion to do the same.Trevor has 4 children and now lives on the Gold Coast with partner Jo. He spends his days playing, learning, sharing and living every moment as though it is setting the tone for all future events.FIND TREVOR: Website: https://trevorhendy.comInsta: @hendytrevGirl Awakening Podcast: https://www.girlawakening.com/ Support the showAdditional Resources: Subscribe/Rate/Review on iTunes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: >>>HEREEnroll Here

Just over 120 crews from 30 surf life saving clubs will descend upon Waihi Beach this weekend for the national IRB Championships. Eighteen races will take place across five disciplines, including patient pick-ups and team relays. The event will include an Australian team flying over to compete, and Surf Life Saving's Lewis McClintock says it's the biggest field in some time. He spoke to Corin Dann.  

Auckland beachgoers want more lifeguards on duty as the drowning toll mounts. Over the weekend, six people died in the water in and around Auckland. Surf Life Saving says over the past 48 hours, lifeguards across the region performed a total of 43 rescues, 11 assists, and four major first aid operations in Auckland alone. Rayssa Almeida has more.

Surf Life Saving will have to wait another couple of months to find out if a funding application for more lifeguards across Auckland is successful. It's seeking an extra $455,000 from an Auckland Council funding board, so it can extend patrol hours and set up flags at two new locations - Tāwharanui and Te Arai. Tāwharanui was the site of one of six water-related deaths in and around Auckland over the weekend. Surf Life Saving Northern region chief executive Matt Williams spoke to Corin Dann..

Cyclone Hale may have passed but there is still some danger for swimmers.  The cyclone caused severe erosion at several beaches around the Coromandel, which damaged dunes and public accessways.  Lifeguards are warning that shifting sands have created new rips in the water.  Surf Lifesaving manager for Eastern Region, Chaz Gibbons-Campbell, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

CEO of Life Saving NSW Steven Pearce speaks to SBS News to explain what is a current, how to identify it and what to do to get out of it safely. Authorities are reminding Australian swimmers of the importance of avoiding rips and strong currents after several drowning deaths this summer.