Laurie Lawrence Swim School Founder Laurie Lawrence says drowning is a “huge issue” in Australia.
Mr Lawrence’s comments come after 35-year-old Seti Tuaopepe drowned at Penrith Beach on Boxing Day.
Mr Tuaopepe was paddle boarding when he failed to surface after helping his children swim above the water.
His body was recovered later that evening.
“Absolutely devastating,” Mr Lawrence told Sky News Australia.
“It affects not only the families but the communities that they live in.”
