Climbing safety is everyone’s responsibility, and it’s something our editorial team are incredibly passionate about. Our Tale of Whoa column is our continued commitment to creating a culture of safety within our community. This edition we welcome guest contributor Mat Young, who was swamped by a series of freak waves as he climbed on Bruny Island’s sea cliffs.
Giant walls of water engulfed us again and again. They hit so violently that I could taste the brine as it was forced into my mouth and up my nose. In the swirling chaos I caught flashes of blue and white and darkness, as I bounced against the rock face,
