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THE BACK WITH BONDI RESCUE
True stories behind the hit TV show
Nick Carrol
In
the land of sand castles, they're the kings. A million and a half of us watch
them on TV every week as they save lives and win Logies. And all they're doing
is their job - and what a job it is!
BONDI RESCUE has fast
become one of our most popular television shows. Attracting an average weekly
audience of 1.3 million viewers in Australia as well as being a hit overseas,
this very simple concept has made accidental stars of the lifeguards it features
and brings to life the everyday dramas that are happening on one of the world's
busiest beaches. With a maximum of 8 lifeguards on duty at any one time, watching
more than 40,000 beachgoers, these real life heroes have their work cut out for
them. Crowds exceed 2.5 million a year, and the guys perform around 2500 rescues
each season.
OUT THE BACK WITH BONDI RESCUE is THE inside story
of Bondi Rescue's lifeguards. Meet Reidy, Corey, Whippet, Deano, Hoppo and Kerrbox:
a casual bunch of easy-going water-boys who look after Australia's most famous
piece of sand and surf - who've somehow become famous as a result. As you'll find
out between these pages, there's quite a bit more to the Bondi Rescue boy - and
crew - than meets the eye . . . or the TV camera.
Containing:
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Personal accounts of rescues told for the very first time
- Crazy tales of
sharks, drunks, celebs and naïve tourists
- Hilarious insights into the
characters of Bondi Beach
- Hints and tips from the boys about how to stay
safe this summer in and out of the water
- Fantastic photographs throughout
ABOUT
NICK CARROLL
Nick Carroll is one of the world's best known
writers on surfing and beach culture. He lives on Sydney's northern beaches with
his wife and two kids, surfing way too much and writing for a wide range of publications
in Australia and overseas. The author of several books, he also wrote the acclaimed
TV series 'Bombora: The Story Of Australian Surfing'.
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THE BACK WITH BONDI RESCUE is available now (RRP $29.99).