{"product_id":"9780733342943","title":"Great Australian Volunteer Surf Life Saving Stories","description":"Author: Bill Marsh\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780733342943\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 16 Jul 2025\u003cbr\u003ePages: 320 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAfter I'd got him out of harm's way, I dived back in yet again and swam out past the surf-break, out to where the other two lads were floundering. Then, one at a time, I took them back onto the rocks - all done against the raging rip and wild surf. By then an hour or so had passed. Still, severe cuts, bruises and abrasions aside, I'd successfully saved the lives of the four young people who, in all probability, would've otherwise drowned.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSurf Life Saving Australia is the nation's largest volunteer organisation, with over 300 affiliated clubs and more than 198,000 members - that's 198,000 Australians each with amazing stories to tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the golden sands of Bondi to the remote coastlines of Arnhem Land and the chilly waters of Tasmania, Bill 'Swampy' Marsh has gathered some of the best of those stories - from acts of remarkable bravery and daring rescues against the odds, to lighthearted and humorous yarns of encounters with crocodiles and sharks. Each story shines a light on the unwavering dedication, community spirit and extraordinary experiences of everyday Australians who selflessly devote their time to protect others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilled with courage, humour, heartache and joy, \u003cem\u003eGreat Australian Volunteer Surf Life Saving Stories\u003c\/em\u003e shows that the power of the ocean is matched only by the hearts of those who guard its shores.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46542724825246,"sku":"HPC-9780733342943","price":35.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780733342943.jpg?v=1771566725","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780733342943","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}