5 Ways Olin Patterson Transformed ISLA into a Global Lifesaving Force 1. The Humble Beginnings of ISLA 2. Overcoming Adversity 3. Scaling the Mission 4. A Network of Passionate Volunteers 5. Global Impact and Local Benefits Olin Patterson’s Continued Vision for ISLA’s Future Get Involved with ISLA Final Thoughts External Resource
Summer is now over half-way done and our 2012 Junior Guard Scholarship winners Richard and Gabriela have been experiencing an incredible summer at the Huntington Beach Junior Lifeguard Program. This is the third out of four videos we are producing to document Richard and Gabriela’s Junior Guard experience. Here we highlight Richard’s much anticipated pier […]
ISLA’s Matt Henry and Ada Jaspers take the overall Gold! Competitor Vincent Trotter sets up for a nice ride. ISLA’s booth Our new ISLA books were a success for showing off our projects all over the world!This past weekend was the fourth annual Chubascos Bodysurfing Championship in Huntington Beach. The morning started off with a […]
Leo during Dominican Republic’s Certification Ceremony with ISLA. Leo with a recent ISLA-certified lifeguard in the Dominican Republic Leo (far left) with ISLA’s Dominican Republic Instructors.Leo Oorts, a 26 year old from Long Beach, CA, has been a volunteer with ISLA since 2011 when he attended his first trip to the Dominican Republic in 2011. […]
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 […]
Raquel Lizarraga from California, USA explains what it’s like to be an ISLA volunteer in Nicaragua.
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