Jake Nolan, who won the 'academy' six months ago, joins the Bondi boys. He fits in with the mates almost instantly, even if his bared buttocks are the first some veterans see of his arrival. Both being 19, he becomes best buddies with Maxi, but Hoppo somewhat strains that friendship by warning only one of them can hope to become a full-time lifeguard after this season. Both get ample opportunity to help people from the start, as with another 'bluebottle' jellyfish plague. Locals loose their boat.