Hats are essential for all lifeguards. We all know how important it is to protect our skin from the harsh UV rays. The Tonga Hat from Original Watermen allows for 360 degrees of coverage. For the ISLA project in Nicaragua we knew it was going to be hot. The Tonga hat kept the sun off […]
With the ISLA Surf Shop, members save money on surf products, while proceeds support drowning prevention and lifesaving efforts. ISLA Members get their lifesaving kit, epic deals on surf products, and exclusive updates on ISLA operations around the globe.In the beginning we were a handful of friends who wanted to take our knowledge of lifesaving […]
Since the launch of the ISLA Surf Shop less than two months ago, we’ve seen thousands of dollars in revenue. This makes our online store ISLA’s most profitable fundraiser to date! In order to keep up with the demand for additional products in time for the upcoming holiday season, we sent a team of merchandisers […]
The uniform for a lifeguard is simple: boardshorts and sandals. With that, the boardshorts we choose should be designed with lifeguards in mind because it is the main uniform item we require. The Super Stretch boardshorts by Original Watermen were designed with working water professionals in mind and the result is a great pair of […]
The inflatable rescue board has been one of the most effective and innovative lifesaving tools to enable ISLA to continue its efforts all over the globe. Designed not only for durability, performance and dependability, the portable and light-weight characteristics make it ideal for travel and transportation. This Summer our teams took a C4 Waterman Board […]
If your like most lifeguards your frugal with most of expenses, except when it comes to entertainment and eye protection. We know your all experts on the pre-party, so we wanted to share our experience with Image Sunwear’s Lifeguard Polarized BLACK sunglasses Model:420808GB Now we know what your thinking… How can an inexpensive pair of […]
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 […]
ISLA lifeguard Mike patrols the beaches with Boardworks Rescue Division’s inflatable rescue board. The powerful pump will inflate the board in just a few minutes. The rescue board rapidly reached a young girl just in time and before another guard swam her in. ISLA lifeguard Pete Eich tests the board’s limits in some heavy surf. […]
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