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 […]
ISLA Course trainees in La Romana-Bayahibe ISLA trainees with their new ISLA certs! ISLA trainees in Cabarete. This past November, the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) sent a team of professional lifeguards to the Dominican Republic (DR) as part of an initiative to minimize deaths and injuries caused by drowning. As part of the three […]
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 […]
Lifeguards from all over the state line up on the startline for the paddle board contest. Paddle boards and surf skis cover the entire beach! ISLA lifeguard Pete Eich joins his home team of Huntington City Beach for the Rescue Relay. Lifeguards prepare the dory boats for the Open Mens Division Relay. ISLA Lifeguards Rocky […]
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 […]
This Easter season marked the 4th anniversary of the partnership between the International Surf Lifesaving Association (ISLA) and the Nicaraguan Red Cross/Red Crescent. Nicaraguan Red Cross Lifeguards Get International Certification: Building on the groundwork of years past, ISLA sent a team of thirteen volunteer lifeguards and launched its first ever Open Water Rescue course in […]
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