Huntington Beach Lifeguards - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Huntington Beach Lifeguards write by Kai Weisser. This book was released on 2008. Huntington Beach Lifeguards available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The Surf City USAAA(R) lifeguards and marine safety officers protect and serve one of the busiest and most famous beaches in the world. World-class surfing events, volleyball tournaments, and other activities transform Huntington Beach's waterfront into a sea of humanity regularly each summer. The lifeguards patrol three and a half miles of beautiful wide, sandy Orange County shores, which can draw more than 10 million annual visitors, necessitating as many as 3,000 rescues. The ultimate lifeguard sentinel and guardian is the iconic structure on the HB Municipal Pier called Tower Zero, known as "The Eye in the Sky," from which lifeguards can see for miles. These vintage photographs include shots of the pier, beach, junior lifeguard activities, competitions, and neighboring Huntington State Beach. Thousands of people and families owe gratitude to the lifeguards of Huntington Beach for nearly a century of vigilance, dedication, and service.
Warm Winds and Following Seas: Reflections of a Lifeguard in Paradise
Warm Winds and Following Seas: Reflections of a Lifeguard in Paradise - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Warm Winds and Following Seas: Reflections of a Lifeguard in Paradise write by Mike Brousard. This book was released on 2018-08-16. Warm Winds and Following Seas: Reflections of a Lifeguard in Paradise available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Ocean Lifeguards make tens of thousands of rescues every year on the fabled, crowded beaches of Southern California. "Warm Winds and Following Seas: Reflections of a Lifeguard in Paradise" tells their stories, recounts their challenges and rescues, and illustrates the pressures of a misunderstood, high profile and physically difficult profession. From the rite of passage of Lifeguard Training, to the grit and grind of surf rescues and piloting rescue boats in big waves, to life-threatening saves in the icy waters of Northern California, this journey into the world of Ocean Lifeguards offers a fresh perspective on open water lifesaving and these unsung heroes of the coastline.
Challenged
Challenged - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Challenged write by Douglas D'Arnall. This book was released on 2024-03-28. Challenged available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Marine Safety Officers, Ocean Lifeguards, rescues, riots, storm surf, law enforcement, Jr. Lifeguard Program Development, all played a part in the many challenges faced by Lifeguard legend, Douglas D'Arnall, during his 35 year career with the city of Huntington Beach, CA.. His Story will chronical how he gravitated to a lifelong career in lifesaving and became an integral part of a growing Department in a rapidly growing beach community. He will detail some of his most challenging lifeguard incidents, and those on the humorous side as well. And, some shocking revelations will be revealed pertaining to his involvement in the politics and bureaucracy of his department and the city. Many photos highlight his experiences, including those relating to the Jr. Lifeguard Program, history of Tower Zero, and the major riots and storms. Also included is a photo of the historic signing of the merger agreement between World Life Saving (WLS) and the Federation International de Sauvitage (FIS) into a united organization named the International Life Saving Federation (ILSF) in which Mr, D'Arnall played a key role.
Lifeguard on Duty
Lifeguard on Duty - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Lifeguard on Duty write by . This book was released on 2009. Lifeguard on Duty available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. A stylish and sexy celebration of the bronzed Adonises who patrol the beach. Matt Albiani built his reputation shooting celebrity portraits and fashion spreads for the likes of Elle and Vanity Fair. For his first book, however, he trained his lens on a different class of beautiful people, one more rugged, less glamorous and yet unassailably iconic: the American lifeguard. Albiani's searing hot images are perfectly displayed under the direction of Sam Shahid, the art director for some of powerHouse Books' most lavish titles.
Stories from Sea Level
Stories from Sea Level - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Stories from Sea Level write by Ed Vodrazka. This book was released on 2021-03-19. Stories from Sea Level available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Stories from Sea Level is a hand-picked assemblage of truly exceptional ocean-related events which occurred within the 50-year span between 1969 and 2019. The lifeguards featured in these stories work for various agencies between San Diego and the Sonoma Coast. Of note, the lifeguards themselves provided the author with the details and specifics necessary to accurately immortalize their remarkable and dramatic events. This collection of their accounts are offered by the author as a sincere homage to all lifeguards (past, present, and future) who diligently patrol the California coastline ensuring the safety of the general public. Ten of these stories capture the details of daring rescues in which the lifeguards' performances were so exceptional that they personified the essence of valor. All ten of these events (as indicated in their accounts) earned the lifeguards prestigious Medal of Valor honors from the United States Lifeguard Association and/or the Governor of California. This award serves as formal recognition and acknowledgement of the highest level of courage and bravery in our profession. Balancing the gallantry and heroics, other stories serve to illuminate the whimsical nature of our profession and the comical shenanigans involved in our interactions with the public. They seem to exemplify the adage that "truth is stranger than fiction." Collectively, these accounts provide the reader with insight and appreciation for the diverse range of duties, responsibilities and joys that lifeguards encounter in the course of performing their duties on the iconic beaches of California. They expose the common bonds that lifeguards from all agencies share and hopefully provide the lay public with an appreciation for the unique skills and incomparable worth of our ocean warriors. Praise for Stories from Sea Level The tales in Ed Vodrazka's riveting book Stories from Sea Level chronicle the entire range of experiences confronted in the course of working as an Ocean Lifeguard-the tragedies will bring tears to your eyes, the rescues will have you on the edge of your seat, the lighthearted stories will capture your heart and make you laugh. This amazing book recounts Medal of Valor rescues, unleashes some of lifeguarding's most unique and compelling characters, documents the heartbreaking fatalities, the friendships and the ironies, the twists of fate and the remarkable resolve of men and women performing extraordinary rescues in a perilous sea. Only Ed Vodrazka could have written this book, for the simple reason he is one of the best-known practitioners of the lifesaving discipline in California. He is one of the most affable, curious and artfully compelling people you'll ever meet. Anyone who has been a lifeguard in Southern California for the last 20 years either knows him or has heard of him. He worked for seven years on the notoriously dangerous North Coast of Sonoma County. His service on the beaches of California spans six decades. He has worked as a field lifesaver and a Lifeguard Training Instructor for California State Parks and Los Angeles County, and has taught EMT and First Responder courses for the City of San Diego Lifeguards. He is a highly coveted public speaker and EMT Instructor. There is no document that represents the full spectrum of the camaraderie, emotion and challenges confronted every day by Ocean Lifeguards more effectively than Stories from Sea Level. This book is mandatory reading for anyone who has an interest in the ocean and the people who make their living at its doorstep. Stories from Sea Level is a book worthy of spending time with. Mike Brousard, Lifeguard Chief Huntington State Beach San Clemente State Beach
