News On board for bravery award Nine years a rescue at Ventnor Beach, Sam Haycroft is receiving an Australian Bravery Award. by . Published March 26, 2024 Link copied! Copy failed! Sam Haycroft is receiving a Commendation for Brave Conduct for rescuing a man from a capsized boat off Ventnor Beach in July 2015. Updated September 04, 2025 12:18 pm | 4 months ago Link copied! Copy failed!