The International Surf Lifesaving Association is pleased to announce that we will continue our Jr. Lifeguard scholarship for 2014. Overview This scholarship is designed to introduce the world of lifeguarding to someone who has dreams of a career in Marine Safety, Oceanography, or Marine Biology and who would benefit from experiencing a Jr. Lifeguard Program. […]
This April, ISLA had the opportunity to meet the amazing team and young ladies at The Mariposa DR Foundation! For three days, our ISLA volunteer team, taught the young girls basic water safety and lifesaving skills! View the photo albums from Day One, Day Two, and Day Three! We taught : -How to spot danger in […]
ISLA Lifeguard and global volunteer, Jenalea Cree, embarks on her first trip to the Dominican Republic.
In the Fall of 2011, I was studying abroad in the Dominican Republic when Hurricane Irene tore through the Caribbean. At the time, I was taking a community health class at the University in Santiago where I was living, and my professor’s husband found out I was a lifeguard and asked if I would be […]
Get to know our volunteer, Andrew Douglas! He joined us on our international lifeguard exchange to Chile! And he’s a senior at Clemson University in South Carolina, majoring in Marketing and Spanish & International Trade. What is your favorite beach in the world? I have been to many beaches. None compare to the clean water […]
Drowning is the leading cause of preventable cause of death. While drowning does not seem prevalent in our community due to our skilled lifeguarding system, drowning does happen more often than you would think. The World Health Organization estimates that over 400,000 deaths around the globe occur annually due to drowning. This is where ISLA […]
On February 12, 2014, myself (Jeff Hart) along with Henry Reyes and Jenalea Cree got to go to 102.7 Kiss FM Radio Station and be interviewed about ISLA. The experience to go to the Radio Station was pretty amazing. I have never been on the radio before so I was a little nervous when […]
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 […]
“Drowning is the #1 cause of preventable death. Nothing is more preventable than drowning!” According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there are an estimated 388,000 annual drowning deaths worldwide.* The WHO believes the global estimate may be significantly underestimating the actual public health problem related to drowning.** The Drowning Prevention 5K raises funds and […]
ISLA’s Jordan Hill reveals how she became a lifeguard, how she got involved volunteering with ISLA, and her hopes for drowning prevention.
Lucas Suarez shares why he lifeguards, how he got into lifeguarding, and his favorite things about the beach, the people, and ISLA.
In the current economy, it’s tough for charities to find sponsors that are willing to donate supplies and equipment. It’s even harder to find a company that shares your organizations mission and passion for lifesaving. Thankfully, ISLA found Original Watermen Clothing as the official uniform and apparel for our 2014 Chilean Exchange! Original Watermen (or […]
2013! It was our biggest year yet! Thank you to all of our supporters, we couldn’t have done it without you! To summarize our biggest moments from 2013… “In 2013, ISLA launched a fully functional prototype of the worlds first Global Drowning Tracker(c). Not only did GDT get the global drowning prevention community talking, but it […]
In a few short weeks, two ISLA volunteers will be chasing summer in the southern hemisphere as they participate in the 2014 Chile Lifeguard Exchange with our friends from Guardavidas SEAL in Chile. The Chile Lifeguard Exchange is a unique opportunity for guards from different parts of the world (and country) to spend time with each other […]
California. Well I am finally back in California after 3 states, a big lake, 6 countries, several new friends, and way too many memories to count. I spent my last two weeks in Southern Spain, visiting Cordoba, Sevilla, Málaga, Granada, Valencia, and Barcelona. It was an incredible time, and definitely a part of the world […]
After Malaga we met up with Will’s friend Ariel in Valencia. Together we all checked out a castle, saw the place where the holy grail “allegedly” was at in the cathedral, went to the aquarium (Will’s BIG DAY! Will’s BIG DAY! Will’s BIG DAY!), attempted to go to a futbol game (we bought tickets for […]
Oct 30 : AVE Train from Madrid to Cordoba Three cities in four days. Lots of trains, busses, a plane, a boat, and two marathons worth of walking. I am definitely ready for a day off! In the past four days I’ve been in Munich, Zurich, and Basel. I slammed out as much of the […]
November 7, 2013 – Madrid to Seville, Spain The past few days have been a blur of catching flights, packing, catching more flights. I just got back from an amazing (and also eye opening) trip to Costa Rica, when I came home, packed my bags, and headed to the next country. Oh, btw I’m in […]
When in and around oceans, lakes and rivers, there are actions you can take to keep yourself safe and actions you can take to keep those in your care safe. While any one of the actions below may increase your level of safety, using all of the actions together will provide the most protection. The […]
California State Lifeguard Killian Rose shares his ISLA experience as a Humanitarian Lifeguard.
Social Entrepreneurship, a field which has gained solid traction as a component for socio-economic development in areas such as Africa and South America, is now playing a critical role in creating a positive impact in the field of drowning prevention. Five California State University Fullerton business students are finding out if they have the right […]
October 28, 2013 It’s 4:00a.m. and I just woke up. Sigh. So much for much needed sleep on a day off. I just got back from Costa Rica. And in two days I’m heading out to Spain to meet up with Will Koon on his 8 week travel gaunlet wild adventure. I guess I better […]
10-25-13 : Train from Prague to Munich Well I just said goodbye to some great friends as everyone starts to head back to real life. I’m lucky I get to play a little bit longer!!! Dan from Nile Swimmers, and Justin, Matt, Andrew, and their three respective ladies Jamie, Sydney, and Anne from Lifeguards Without […]
10-23-13 Potsdam, Germany I have had some pretty amazing opportunities with ISLA (speaking to congress, flying in helicopters, and surfing in lakes to mention a few), and I will definitely include The World Conference on Drowning Prevention 2013 right up there at the top. There were people from all over the place presenting on everything […]
10-19-13 : On a bus to Potsdam 30 years ago, my grandparents hosted a German foreign exchange student named Sabrina at their house in California for one school year. Three days before I left Sabrina re-established contact with my Grandma, and it came up in their conversation that I would be traveling in Germany. […]
10-17-13 : London Gatwick Airport I’ve just wrapped up a three day visit to the Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) Headquarters in Poole, Dorset. This was one of the main reasons I came to Europe, and I am so glad I did. The RNLI blew me away in every aspect of their operation. They started […]
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