Know your team
Big Bay Events owes a huge part of our success to the team of lifeguards who have worked for us over the years.
Work hard, play hard and have fun have been the core elements in building a team of dedicated lifeguards who understand the responsibility of holding our swimmer’s lives in our hands every time we enter the ocean and inland waters.
Hats off to the many hours spent on the water taking care of our swimmers.
We will introduce individual lifeguards but for the moment these are some of our team and action photos over the years.
Michelle Petring
Loves every moment on the water, Michelle jumps at every opportunity to support a crossing. Important member of the management team, assuming critical responsibilities as our team grows.
Michelle is an accomplished open water swimmer:
- More than 30 Robben Island crossings
- 1st lady to complete a Robben Island triple
- False Bay relay
- English Channel Solo
Always willing to pass on knowledge and experience to ensure you reach your goals.
Kyle Stephens
We are blessed to add Kyle to our team. He joined us straight out of school, having served as head boy with distinction, for a 6-month internship as part of his gap year.
Kyle’s work ethic and love of openwater swimming saw him become an essential team member within weeks of starting his internship. We are super happy to welcome him as a permanent member from 1st October 2024.
Don’t be fooled by Kyle’s youth, he has already built an impressive open water swimming CV:
- Youngest male False Bay solo at 16 years, and breaking the record at that time
- Winning Langebaan Express 12km in consecutive years
- Triple Robben Island
- Big Bay – Around Robben Island – Big Bay
- English Channel Solo
The experience and knowledge of our team members makes Big Bay Events one of the top support teams anywhere in the world.
