Ryan Clark aka Whippet was in Home & Away for years as a child who was always surfing. Rodney Kerr aka Kerrbox was his off screen surfing coach for the show.
Ryan Clark alias Wippet have played a part in "Our Lips Are Sealed" (2001) with Olsen Twins when he was just a child.
Hoppo, Harries and Whippet are the only three original lifeguards from the very first season to remain on the show as of now. Maxi is the longest trainee lifeguard to last before leaving in Season 11. Harrison is the second longest trainee, he joined in Season 9. Jules and Jethro are third longest, they joined in Season 10.
Memorable celebrity appearances on this show include: Zac Efron, David Hasselhoff, Heidi Klum, Steve Irwin, Bindi Irwin, Snoop Dogg, Karlie Kloss, Hugh Grant, Kelly Slater, Conan O'Brien, Russell Crowe, Richard Branson, Rowan Atkinson and Paris Hilton. Conan O'Brien's appearance was shown on his talk show.
This show became more popular recently due to the COVID-19 Pandemic as viewers found the show more addicting to watch. This show influenced more people to take up careers as lifeguards.