The Bondi Patrol Podcast: Episode 18: Grant Baldock: Nippers Age Manager, Life Member

“Surf Life Saving gives you Leadership skills for life”

Grant joined Bondi Surf Club as a 13 year old in 1988 obtaining his Surf Rescue Certificate (the same time as Harries!), Grant has been heavily involved in many aspects of the club during his 35 years as a member.

Some of Grant’s achievements include:

●      Four time Australian Champion

●      the youngest ever Patrol Captain at 18

●      winner of the Open Club Champion of the club and Lifesaver of the Year

●      playing a lead role in the organisation of the Annual Legends lunch fundraiser that has raised over $250,000 for the club.

●      involved in club junior development and is currently the age manager for the Under 8’s Nippers

Grant has been a Bondi Lifeguard and has had a career working professionally in sport including holding roles as Event Manager Swimming Australia, General Manager - Sport with Surf Life Saving Australia and CEO Equestrian Australia. He is currently the co-owner of a successful sports consultancy company Beyond the Break Consulting. Grant was awarded Life Membership on Bondi Surf Club in 2023.

In this episode we discuss how Grant worked his way through various roles at the Club, to become a Life Member. The importance of giving back, the importance of physical and mental health, Grant’s sadness at the passing of Louise Santos, who was made life member at the same time as Grant. Grant describes the importance of junior members to the club’s success.