Early morning surf at Bronte Beach in Eastern suburbs of Sydney on Bidjigal and Gadigal land, New South Wales Australia.

Bronte pool overlooking the iconic Bronte Beach in Eastern suburbs of Sydney on Bidjigal and Gadigal land, New South Wales Australia.

Writer Damien Cave ( far right) and fellow Surf Life Savers completing their first aid proficiency test.

Young Nippers aged under 12 years of age about to participate in their ocean drills at Bronte Beach.

Young Nippers aged under 12 years of age during their ocean drills at Bronte Beach

Writer Damien Cave practices ocean swimming at Bronte Beach, New South Wales Australia.