BRUCE ‘HOPPO’ HOPKINS (AU)

Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins is one of the world’s most influential and recognised Lifeguards, a well respected water sportsman and Australian media personality.

As Bondi’s Head Lifeguard, Hopkins has appeared in thirteen seasons of the hit television show, Bondi Rescue. He has been a keen surfer since the age of six, and he’s been involved in mass rescues, body retrievals and more resuscitations than any other lifeguard. In 2006, Bruce Hopkin’s achievements were recognised with the Australian Lifeguard of the year award.He won two gold medals at the Australian Surf Life Saving titles in the Double Ski and Board Paddle in 2010, and in 2016.

Bruce Hopkins will have these three presentations at WADC Learn to Swim:

Float to Survive
A new water safety message and learning program that reduces rescues and saves lives. When in trouble, Stop swimming and float.
Float to Survive Australia

Stories of rescues at Bondi beach
Why Float to Survive was needed. 

Programming and teaching Float to Survive
Lessons from migrant groups, lifeguards and swim schools