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What happened when Australia’s leading surf scientist caught his first wave?

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Dr Rob Brander is now known as Dr Rip because he's one of the country's leading experts on how rips work and how we behave around them(Supplied: UNSW)

Dr Rob Brander had been studying beaches in his native home of Canada for decades.

Then, he came to Australia, and his mind was blown by the fun of swimming in the surf.

His mind was also blown when he learned about the danger of rips. But he realised he had the knowledge to help others.

Guest:

Dr Rob Brander, coastal scientist at the University of New South Wales, author of Dr Rip's Essential Beach Book: Everything You Need to Know About Surf, Sand, and Rips

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Surf Life Saving, Beach Travel
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