This one is special - It almost feels like we shouldn't have done it because I honestly don't think that a 1 hour Podcast can do justice to the impact that the Velvin family have had on Surf Lifesaving in NZ.
It doesn't matter if it is sport or lifeguarding related - anyone and everyone that has pulled on a competition cap, worn an official shirt, or stood in between 2 flags on the beach, has most likely had their journey influenced in some way by Brian and Todd (whether they know it or not).
From running around as a 10 year old at Fitzroy, to being NZ's one and only "Grand Knight of the Order of Lifesaving" (there are only 35 globally), Brian Velvin has delivered more for this organisation than anyone else on the beach.
And following in his footsteps is his son Todd - Life Member of SLSNZ and a former Lifeguard of the year, Todd "gets it" better than anyone else I know.
The SLS community is lucky to have this family on the beach - They TRULY embody the slogan "In It For Life".
Cheers Brian & Todd - Looking forward to those beers in 2022!