TIPPETT OF THE ICEBERG

passions another crack. Last month he competed in style for Bondi at his first NSW titles, taking out the 30-34 years surf race.

“To get back into the water and compete for Bondi at this amazing event has been unreal,” said Tippett who has also spent some time patrolling for his local club.

“I love being down on the beach and still have a lot of friends here competing.

“It’s good to be back doing this again.”

When asked if his latest sporting pursuit was an attempt to match his sister Gretel, who excelled at both basketball and netball, Tippett couldn’t help but laugh.

“I’m not trying to compete with her,” he joked.

“She’s done pretty well, to be honest, and she’s definitely the star of the family so we’ll leave that to her.”