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Blue Water High: episode guide

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The Contenders

Episode 01
Australia (ABC): Wednesday, May 11, 2005
Germany (KiKa): September 29, 2005

Blue Water High is the ultimate teenage adventure in the ultimate teenage environment. Beautiful beaches, crystal clear water, long sunny days. The cafe spills onto the streets, the streets spill onto the foreshore and the music spills across everything. And smack in the middle of this paradise is a high performance surf academy where every year, seven talented teenagers are selected for an intensive, twelve month residential surfing and schooling program.
Some have focused for years to get there. Others have coasted in with the natural confidence of those who know they're born to succeed. But once these kids walk through the door, everyone is on a level playing field and facing the same challenges. They know that Blue Water High will determine where they go and what they become. And for two very exceptional students, the year will form the launching pad to the world of their dreams—to surf the pro circuit.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Matt Rudduck as Joe, Lochie Daddo as Andrew, Jessica Smith as Stacey, Lynn Watson as Nurse; Surfers: Chris Salisbury, Kelly Hespe, Jess Haverfield, Paige Lisson, Sean Stickley, Shane Carroll, Tara Ryan

Winners and Losers

Episode 02
Australia: May 18, 2005
Germany: October 06, 2005

Anna's feeling the pressure and challenges Joe to a surf-off; if he wins, she'll leave. Despite the treacherous conditions, Anna surfs like a champion. She wins the respect of her team-mates, and Bec is grudging approval.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Matt Rudduck as Joe, Michael Piccirilli as Kiteboard Hirer; Surfers: Melanie Redman-Carr, Daniel Asmus; Cora Bernardinatti as Kiteboarder

Trouble in Paradise

Episode 03
Australia: May 25, 2005
Germany: October 13, 2005

The school competition falls on the same day as a Solar Blue function and Matt puts himself on the line to attend both. Matt's commitment to the Academy is questioned—until Matt points out they have a commitment to school as well.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Matt Rudduck as Joe, Barry Langrishe as Mr. Exeter, Don Halbert as Mr. Savin, Angus Stone as Jarvey, Kayla Brandt as Blair, Vanessa Steele as Ms Lane, Sean McFarren as Contest Judge, Lochie Daddo as Andrew, Peter Hieatt as Solar Blue Sales Rep., Kelly Hespe as Leg Rope Girl; Surfers: Shane Carroll, Chantelle McCoy, Paige Lisson, Christo Hall, Jay Quinn, Daniel Asmus

Fly Takes A Dive

Episode 04
Australia: June 01, 2005
Germany: October 20, 2005

Fly is homesick and accidentally runs up a huge bill on Anna's mobile. She secretly starts work at a carwash to try and pay it off but breaks the machinery, ending up deeper in debt. She's about to quit when the team comes to her rescue.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Ryan Kuper as Ben, Rel Hunt as Casey, Noel Hodda as George, Luke Henderson as Garage Hand; Surfers: Chris Salisbury, Sean Stickley; James Johnson as Kiteboarder, Cora Bernardinatti as Kiteboarder

Anna Loses Her Way

Episode 05
Australia: June 08, 2005
Germany: October 27, 2005

Anna's last on the Academy's scoreboard, and despite Simmo's coaching, her surfing is deteriorating. Homesick for Germany, Anna can't see how she'll ever compete with the others. She books her ticket home and gives away precious surfing points until Perri reveals a confidential Solar Blue file. Inside is a letter from her old coach saying she'll never make it—all the motivation Anna needs to stay. Perri agrees to give her extra coaching, and Anna's back on track.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Emma Davey as Travel Agent, Justin Vassalo as Jesse, Chanelle Johnson as Quin, 78 Saab as The Band, Holly Matthewson as Anna Surfing Double

Edge Wipes Out

Episode 06
Australia: June 15, 2005
Germany: November 10, 2005

Edge is losing surf competitions because he won't take Simmo's advice to do fewer crowd-pleasing aerials, and more judge-pleasing manoeuvres. Edge goes kite-boarding in rough seas after only one lesson, because he's sure he's got the talent to handle it. After he crashes and almost drowns and Bec puts her own life at risk to rescue him, there appears to be a spark between the two tough surfers. Edge is forced to rethink his attitude.

With: Chris Pitman as Policeman, Sean McFarren as Announcer, Jon Kiely as Panel Beater, Jay Bolton as Edge Kiteboard Double; Surfers: Holly Matthewson, Christo Hall, Sean Stickley, Shane Carroll

Friends in Need

Episode 07
Australia: June 22, 2005
Germany: November 17, 2005

Heath's failing at school, and copies Matt's project in desperation. When they both lose school marks and surfing points for cheating, Matt feels betrayed. Matt's been mystified by some rare local fish, but Heath discovers their secret. He thinks outside the square, making a project about the fish that wins back Matt's friendship, and their school marks.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Barry Langrishe as Mr Exeter, Don Halbert as Mr Savin, Kain O'Keefe as Ryan, James Johnson as Surfer

Brothers and Sisters

Episode 08
Australia: June 29, 2005
Germany: November 24, 2005

Bec's friendship with her brother Joe has suffered since she made it into the Academy. When she catches him stealing surfboards, the team pressures her to call the police but she knows this could destroy their relationship.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Matt Rudduck as Joe, Tina Bursill as Katrina, Ryan Kuper as Ben, Luke Cleary as Mick, Lindsay Farris as Cal, Connor Van Vuuren as Josh, Steve Jory as Nathan; Surfers: Chris Salisbury, Kelly Hespe, James Johnson, Marcus Brandon, Sean Stickley, Shane Carroll, Melanie Redman-Carr

Sharks In The Mind

Episode 09
Australia: July 06, 2005
Germany: December 01, 2005

A shark scare brings everyone's greatest fear to the surface. Matt's seemingly unshakeable, until his father Ewan unexpectedly arrives. Matt has his own plans for the future but his fear of disloyalty to his father affects his surfing.

With: Brian Meegan as Ewan, Rel Hunt as Casey, James Belfrage as Male Interviewer, Amanda Robinson as Female Interviewer, Matthew Bolton as Boat Buyer; Surfers: Kelly Hespe, Jess Haverfield, Lindsay Noyes, Paige Lisson, Eliza Dean, Sean Stickley, Damien Geyle, Shane Carroll, Jay Quinn

Timing Is Everything

Episode 10
Australia: July 13, 2005
Germany: December 08, 2005

Perri's parents have cut off her credit card. When a rival sponsor offers her a modelling contract, she thinks about leaving Solar Blue Academy. The modelling contract falls through at the last minute so Perri's back to square one.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Andrew McFarlane as Warren, Raelee Hill as Lucy, Lara Cox as Erica, Suzie Steen as Mother; Surfers: Paige Lisson, Sean Stickley, Melanie Redman-Carr

Out Of Control

Episode 11
Australia: July 20, 2005
Germany: December 15, 2005

Matt and Edge are vying for top position on the Academy scoreboard and their friendly competition quickly gets out of control. Egged on by Heath, and the arrival of a pretty new girl, they challenge each other to a dangerous surfing stunt. When the stunt almost kills Bec's little brother Ben, Matt and Edge realise there's a difference between acceptable risk and irresponsible behaviour.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Juliette Harkness as Laurel, Ryan Kuper as Ben, Kayla Brandt as Amber, Francesca Schmutz as Leah, Angus Stone as Jarvey, Jessica Whitehall as Drama Teacher, Sean McFarren as Judge, Jinka Heagher as School Kid; Surfers: Sean Stickle, John Kiely, Josh Randle, Shane Carroll, Natalie Edwards

Dreams and Dramas

Episode 12
Australia: July 27, 2005
Germany: December 15, 2005

Fly's having strangely romantic dreams about Heath, and she's desperate not to give away how she feels. On the eve of her birthday she complains to Anna about missing her friends back home - and about being treated like a little kid. Anna organises a party to cheer her up, making the others take Fly on a surfing trip so it can be a surprise. After a comedy of errors trying to avoid Heath, Fly ends up having to own up to her feelings.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Kain O'Keeffe as Ryan, Andrew Haviland as Bus driver, Luke Woollcott as School kid, Glenn Murphy as Fisherman, Emma Nicholls as Policewoman, Simon French as Hoon, Surfers: Paige Lisson, Jess Harverfield, James Johnson, Sean Stickle

A Life On The Line

Episode 13
Australia: August 03, 2005
Germany: December 22, 2005

Perri rescues someone from the surf, only to discover that he's an adrenalin junkie who's risked both their lives to seek attention. She's hailed as a hero but is so traumatised that she vows never to rescue anyone again. It's Matt who gives her the confidence to go back on patrol. He teaches her some self-defence techniques so she won't have to risk her own life to save someone else's.

With: Liz Burch as Jilly, Rel Hunt as Casey, Nicholas Mercer as Morgan, Juliette Harkness as Laurel, Lyndsay Noyes as Surfer, Kelly Hespe as Surfer, Jess Haverfield as Surfer, Paul Douglas as Surfer, Sean Stickley as Surfer, Shane Carroll as Surfer, Jay Quinn as Surfer, Jason Gammell as Surfer, Matt McDonald as Surfer, Phillip Partridge as Surfer

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