Formations
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Most lifeguards will never have to call an ambulance. For those who do, however, it’s always a big step that can be quite intimidating. They hesitate. “Is it worth it to summon the big yellow truck just for this instance?” -
The use of rescue board by lifeguards is closely linked with the surf history. The creation of rescue board based on transformations to surfboard was accomplished by Americans and Australians. An Hawaiian surfer as well as Olympic medallist swimmer, Duke Kahanamoku, was the first person to introduce the surfboard to lifesavers. -
A video on how to use the rescue tube has been added to the Lifesaving Society’s YouTube channel. -
If you work on a beach, or have friends or family with whom you enjoy the waters on their boat, having a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) could prove extremely useful.