Photo Contest: For the month of February ISLA is bro-moting drowning awareness. Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional death; that’s nooooohh bueno! Our new ska-cause Ahhmigo bracelet is inspired by our lifesaving adventures in Nicaragua. 100% of the proceeds go directly to purchasing lifeguard equipment for our amigos in need. Get yours today […]
So I woke up this morning in a hammock, on a balcony, in a tree-house with the taste of salt in my mouth. Before opening my eyes I could not only hear the waves, but feel them, our justly named “tree-house”/lifeguard tower was located directly on the shore. How did I get here? I had been in […]
LA City & Los Angeles County lifeguard Jeff Hart shares his Global Lifeguard experience training lifeguards in the Dominican Republic.
“Every minute, a child dies from drowning!” Key Facts: There are an estimated 388,000 annual drowning deaths worldwide. (1) Global estimates may significantly underestimate the actual public health problem related to drowning.(2) Children, males and individuals with increased access to water are most at risk of drowning.(3) Low- and middle-income countries account for 96% of […]
Henry teaching an ISLA course in the Dominican Republic earlier this year. Henry working with Mexico Red Cross in Tijuana. ISLA President, Henry Reyes, was awarded the title of 2013 Lifesaver of the Year by the National Drowning Prevention Alliance. Henry was competing against nine other finalists; all nominated for their impact on the […]
Boardworks Rescue Division paddleboard fit nicely in a backpack size bag. Boardworks on an ISLA training trip in the Dominican. The board maneuvers well with a victim on board. Imagine that a company wants you to test a new prototype rescue product. You are thinking rescue can or maybe first-aid equipment. Not so…instead, upon your […]
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