Get ready for another incredible project in the country of Greece! Get ready to experience one of the most incredible countries on Earth in the best way possible: with ISLA. Since 2013 we have been sending teams to this enchanting place and working alongside the Greeks to promote water safety. When we are not working? […]
Just a few weeks ago, 22 ISLA volunteers traveled 1,000 miles roundtrip to the southern tip of Baja and conducted various lifeguard training workshops in the community of Bahia Asuncion, Mexico. This trip marks the 25th year that some of the world’s best lifeguards volunteer to share their ocean rescue knowledge and techniques with members of […]
In the past week, ISLA, had the privilege of sponsoring our largest volunteer mission to date. The mission pulled in 21 volunteers from various regions including Torrey Pines, Carlsbad, Crystal Cove, Huntington Beach, Manhattan Beach and New Jersey. The trip was led by, ISLA Coordinator, Aaron Quintanar. Aaron is well known throughout Baja Mexico for […]
This morning, ISLA lifeguards join forces with the Imperial Beach Lifeguards for a 500 mile road trip down the Baja Mexico peninsula to the small town of Bahia Asuncion to run a 3 day Junior Lifeguard training program for the community’s youth. The project is being run by ISLA Manager and Imperial Beach lifeguard Aaron Quintanar […]
ISLA lifeguards in Tijuana this Summer. MEAPA in Punta Abreojos, Mexico.ISLA has two upcoming Fall Lifeguard Exchange Trips: La Misión- Rosarito, Mexico and Punta Abreojos, Mexico. The La Misión- Rosarito trip is September 15-16, 2012. This trip is part of ISLA’s Project Baja California Lifeguard Exchange, an opportunity for all lifeguards and rescue personnel from around the world to share […]
Imperial Beach lifeguard Richard checks out the TJ unit. ISLA guards with the Imperial Beach guards on patrol.ISLA lifeguards paired up with the Imperial Beach Lifeguard Association for assisting the Tijuana Lifeguards with the annual Tijuana en la Playa / Surfing El Boder Festival in Tijuana. The event marked the second successful exchange trip for […]
ISLA joining forces with TJ lifeguards and the IBLA. Lifeguards respond quickly to a very serious medical aid. Lifeguarding the US – Mexican Border. US – Mex lifeguard Alliance. San Diego guard Daniel patrols on the ATV. Last week, ISLA kicked off the Project Baja California Exchange with the Tijuana […]
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