Bruce Hopkins

Bruce ‘Hoppo’ Hopkins is perhaps the most well known lifeguard in the world, having led the rescue team on Bondi Beach for many years. His exploits have been made famous by the TV show, Bondi Rescue, which has run for 12 seasons and is still the Discovery Channel’s most watched show.

The success of the series has propelled Hoppo into the limelight, from fashion shoots in Vogue Australia to the red carpet at movie premiers. Yet he never loses sight of his work, using his exposure to promote water safety wherever possible. He was a major contributor to the recent Australian campaign about water safety in the ocean and the backyard pool, which was aimed at tackling the rise in level of drowning incidents. He is also Vice-President of Surf Education International, lecturing around the world to promote water safety issues. Naturally, Hoppo is a keen watersportsman, winning two gold medals at the Australian Surf Lifesaving championships, and regularly competes in the Ocean Paddler Series both around Australia and across the world. He also uses his profile and his talents to raise money for good causes, and is a regular in the Rottnest Island Swim amongst other charity work. Bruce Hopkins is recognised around the globe as a TV personality, brand ambassador and keynote speaker, covering everything from watersports and safety to leadership and teamwork management. Always smiling, with a clean cut, handsome, heroic image that will enhance any brand or occasion, Bruce is in huge demand worldwide and loves every minute of it.