The approaching southern winter means another Bondi season draws to its end, crowds already shrink. A 'bluebottle' jellyfish invasion nearly clears the water while many, mostly surprised swimmers' painful wounds need nursing. Hoppo assesses the apprentices, both of whom did well, but can only offer Dunno (19) a full lifeguard spot, yet Maxi (17) is happy he can stay in the training program, which will be expanded next season.
—KGF Vissers