That your family, friends and general public dont think its dishonourbale to be paid for the wonderful work we all do. Its the best thing in the world and nothing compares, the doting dad says lovingly. Theyre so supportive of what we do. Youve got to love a good nudie run! Early life. What do you think are the most important characteristics of a lifeguard? A lot of people wouldnt admit it but Im the first to admit it. Will you still be able to buy Godiva chocolate? If lifeguards are the same, are the heroes as nurses and docs, then they also earned to get glamorize as others, no? What drew you to lifeguarding? Whys that? My most memorable rescue happenedlast season while Troy and I were in the tower. Before he was a famous Bondi lifeguard fondly known as Whippet, Ryan Clark was a Home & Away child star - but amongst his busy life on screen, he found the love of his life in Gina. Eamon Sullivan won it. How did you get into lifeguarding? Its just an absolute nightmare getting from Bronte to Bondi or from Clovelly to Bondi the traffics out of control. Growing up in Sydneys Eastern Suburbs, Anthony and his twin brother who both excelled on the sporting field and in the oceanhad learning difficulties. It sure does! And, less bikinis and MORE scungies (but only on attractive men)! Its just one of those things that I know for a fact that were going to reflect back on later in life and say that it was the best opportunity ever. Remember to always: * swim between the red and yellow flags under lifeguard supervision. Have women ever claimed to be in danger, just to have a handsome lifeguard save them? Known for his beard and wit, Beardy is a smitten kitten when it comes to his partner Courtney - and she's a firecracker in her own right with a clothing label, Billie Mae, as well as recently welcoming their new baby girl, Marlowe. So yeah, all the hard stuff to wash goes to Mums. Starting a family with his wife Lucy who he met on a blind date and admits it was love at first sight.