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The first vision of a ‘water-disk sport’ was not completely altruistic. From a big Irish Catholic family, we found a second home in the surf off Newport Beach, as mom and dad encouraged us to respect...
View ArticleSlavery and Drowning
Connecting Swimming To: 12 YEARS A SLAVE, SOLOMON NORTHUP, THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD AND THE LACK OF DIVERSITY IN AQUATICS by Bruce Wigo I tend to view the world through a watery lens. It’s a trait...
View ArticleLifeguards Without Borders
According to the World Health Organization, more than 96% of all the world’s drowning deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries. Lifeguards Without Borders is a group of healthcare professionals...
View ArticleThe Lifesaving Foundation
The Lifesaving Foundation is based in Ireland, has an international membership, and supports the development of lifesaving in countries in Africa and Asia. It aims to reduce the number of drowning...
View ArticlePASSA – Pool and Spa Safety Association
Year after year we are witnessing several cases of near death or fatal accidents related to pool and spa users, with a high percentage of the victims being children. In fact in the State of Qatar, the...
View ArticleJack’s Gift
Every time Tammie Lacey hears of a child drowning she relives her son’s death the day before his second birthday. During the Australian summer she is reminded of it too often. By the fourth day of...
View ArticleTalisman Energy
In flood-prone areas of Vietnam, drowning is a real issue for young children. To help address this, Talisman-Energy provides children in grades 1 to 5 with specially made school bags that become life...
View ArticleMacedonian Rescuer
The Water and Mountain Association MACEDONIAN RESCUER from Veles, Macedonia is organizing trainings and courses on a regular basis for its members as well as for those who want to gain the skills of...
View ArticleYou’re Wearing WHAT To Work?
Many of us spend 40+ hours each week at work. Sometimes it feels like a home away from home. Why not share with your co-workers the importance of boating safety while at work? Join the National Safe...
View ArticlePartnering With The Public
It’s easy to forget that the public can be our best advocates for water safety, if we just reach out and harness that power. Today I’d like to relate an example of how a mother reached out to the life...
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