Florida Lifeguards Test Their Skills with 20th Annual 2-Mile Paddleboard Series Every year, the Florida Beach Patrol Chiefs Association and the United States Lifesaving Association Southeast Regional team up to host an annual paddleboard series. This year is no different—other than the fact that it […]
10th Annual Surfing Santas Competition in Cocoa Beach Florida Every year, beach-goers, surfers, and sun-lovers gather in the small town of Cocoa Beach to cheer on a group of surfers … dressed like Santa! This year is no different. In fact, it’s a special year […]
Could Chlorine Ever Be Bad for You? Most of us can recognize the smell of chlorine from a mile away. On one hand, it resurrects memories from childhood—splashing around in the pool and playing “Marco Polo!” On the other hand, you can’t help but wonder […]
Top Three Spooky Facts About Lifeguarding in Florida Happy Halloween! In honor of this fun fall holiday, we decided to share some of our favorite spooky facts about being a lifeguard in Florida. Lifeguarding is different from state to state, and we’ve had the pleasure […]
Brief History of Lifeguards in the U.S. It feels like lifeguards have been around forever—probably because as long as you can remember, you’ve always seen lifeguards at your local pool or beach. But that wasn’t always case! There was a time when lifeguards weren’t there […]
Duke’s OceanFest 2019 (Part 2) Lifeguard TV Showcases part 2, of the 2019 Duke’s Oceanfest in Honolulu Hawaii! Click below to check out the calendar for past and future Duke’s Oceanfest event dates here. To be sure that you are not missing out on […]
You May Want To Be A Lifeguard This Fall And Winter The thought of getting in a bathing suit and being near water in the cold winter months is probably the last thing you want to do, right? Depending on where you’re located, your winter […]
Former Lifeguard Rescues Groom On His Wedding Day Wedding days are destined to be a little crazy and chaotic, but a near-death experience is a totally different story! This past Saturday, former lifeguard Sonia Taylor was spending time at Cocoa Beach, Florida, when she saw […]
What Are Rip Currents Exactly? The summer days have fallen behind us, but the beach is here year-round. Hot or cold, rain or shine, the ocean is always inviting, so if you decide to take a dip in the water, make sure you’re completely educated […]
Your Lifeguard Attire Should Be Comfortable For 3 Reasons If you thought there was only one type of lifeguard uniform, think again. When it comes to lifeguard garb, the options are endless! Sure, most uniforms are bright colors (especially red), but that doesn’t mean you […]
