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A.K.A “Yak”
Nickname: Yak or Roberto
Lifeguarding for: 14 years
Local Beach: Bondi
What drew you to lifeguarding? Kerrbox talked me into it over a stubbie!
What’s your most memorable rescue? I rescued a little boy at Bondi who was completely unconscious who wasn’t responding, but in the end he did.
What do you think are the most important characteristics of a lifeguard? Being able to concentrate and have an understanding of the ocean.
Have you ever had to be rescued? Not yet, hopefully I will have retired before I need to be rescued!
If I weren’t a lifeguard I’d be: I am a paramedic as well. I love both jobs.
In my spare time I like to: My little girl is my world so try to spend every spare minute with her, but I find time for a surf and game of touch and golf on the odd occassion.
Are the massive crowds merely a challenge or is there something exciting about working on such a busy beach? Always a challenge working here.
Would you recomend you cild becomes a lifeguard when they are old enough? Hmmm tough question… I have a daughter, I’m sure she will find another occupation but I wouldn’t be disappointed if she wanted to become a lifeguard.
