Your guide to Australia’s water culture – and how to dive in if you’ve always felt left out. Comedian Sashi Perera is on a mission to help her friend, Suren Jayemanne, feel confident in the water – and you’re invited! They'll take you across pools, beaches, lakes and boats. Along the way you’ll find out how to take your first plunge in a swimming lesson and hear some tips from Olympian Ian Thorpe.
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Your guide to Australia’s water culture – and how to dive in if you’ve always felt left out. Comedian Sashi Perera is on a mission to help her friend, Suren Jayemanne, feel confident in the water – and you’re invited! They'll take you across pools, beaches, lakes and boats. Along the way you’ll find out how to take your first plunge in a swimming lesson and hear some tips from Olympian Ian Thorpe.
Meet comedians and good mates Sashi and Suren—one loves swimming and water, the other doesn’t like getting wet! Together they’re learning what Australians enjoy about water and how to get amongst it, from the basics of adult swimming lessons, to understanding how to spot a rip in the surf.
Head Above Water
Your guide to Australia’s water culture – and how to dive in if you’ve always felt left out. Comedian Sashi Perera is on a mission to help her friend, Suren Jayemanne, feel confident in the water – and you’re invited! They'll take you across pools, beaches, lakes and boats. Along the way you’ll find out how to take your first plunge in a swimming lesson and hear some tips from Olympian Ian Thorpe.
