Lifeguard Equipment

The Lifeguard Who Invented the Rescue Can Before the red rescue buoy became an international icon symbolizing beach heroism, before the rescue can was a must-have staple in lifeguarding, before the hottest actors in film and television slung the cans across their bodies and jogged slow-mo down the beach, one man found himself fed up […]

Why DaFiN Are the Best Swim Fins The best swim fins didn’t appear out of a marketing brainstorm. They grew from real lifeguard demands. Australian surfer and former Bondi Beach guard Andy Cochran carved the first DaFiN prototypes from a block of wood in the mid-1990s, then refined them in Hawaiʻi alongside legendary watermen Mark […]

The History of Surf Rescue Fins (And The Brand Above the Rest) Ask any lifeguard what piece of gear they can’t live without, and most will give you the same answer: fins. They’re not a luxury, not an accessory, rather an extension of their own flesh and blood. But surf rescue fins haven’t always looked […]

Lifeguard Rescue Equipment: What Do Lifeguards Carry? If you’ve ever asked, “What is that red thing lifeguards carry?,” you’re not alone. The buoy may be the most recognizable piece of Lifeguard Rescue Equipment, aside from bright red swimsuits. From pools to open oceans, the rescue buoy (or rescue can) is designed to save lives, and […]

Is Lifeguard Certification Too Difficult For Me? Worried about getting your lifeguard certification? One of the first questions you’re probably asking is: “Is getting lifeguard certified hard?” Lifeguard certification can be challenging, especially if you’re not already confident in the water or comfortable handling high-pressure situations. But for those who are well-prepared and physically fit, […]

2024 Lifeguard Swimsuits and Apparel Catalog From the beach to the boat to the pool deck, our lifeguard swimsuits and apparel saves lives! A few things have changed since we started selling lifeguard shorts in the 80’s, but the emphasis on quality and customer service is more alive than ever. This year, we are excited […]