Watermen Blog
Earn Your Salt
-
So You Want To Be A Lifeguard? Things to Consider Before You Apply
People of all ages and from all walks of life are lifeguards. Lifeguards are needed at pools, lakes, rivers, summer camps and at the beach. Reasons for becoming a lifeguard vary from person to person. Some want to be a guard because it’s great pay in great locations or they consider Lifeguarding a career builder, […] -
Lifeguard Rashguards: 5 Important Benefits to Ensure Yours Have
Lifeguard Rashguards Why are lifeguard rashguards so important? Lifeguards, junior lifeguards, surfers, standup paddle boarders, boogie boarders and all other water adventurers that spend time in the ocean, rivers, lakes or pools, need to be protected from the elements (sun, sand, wind and cold). They spend long hours, day after day battling the elements that […] -
The Evolution of Lifeguard Boardshorts
The Evolution of Lifeguard Boardshorts Lifeguard apparel, mainly their boardshorts have come a long way since the 1970s. In the seventies, their boardshorts were shorter, bulkier and rough to the touch. Needless to say, the rough material causing rashes, was the norm. Another issue with board shorts, that could potentially be detrimental, and hinder […] -
Why We Need Lifeguards on Cruise Ships
Want to save the entire ship population and all the family members from a lifetime of pain? Add lifeguards. There were numerous cruise ship drowning last year with almost equal amounts of near-drownings. This does not count those who drowned on the ships scheduled excursions. The ships lifesaving equipment is limited mostly to a lifesaving […] -
How The Right Boardshort Liners Helps With Wetsuits in Colder Months
The right boardshort liners underneath your wetsuit can make a huge difference in the colder months. Original Watermen Boardshort liners give your waterman an extra layer of warmth. One extra layer heating up your engine can take you the extra mile. The Watermen shorts are boardshort liners that are breathable, eco-friendly soft lycra made […] -
5 Best Winter Wetsuits
Top 5 Wetsuits for the Winter Finding the right wetsuit is nothing short of a marathon. Wetsuits come in all different types of fits, thicknesses and feature all different types of technology. Some suits offer extra warmth, some are more flexible and others are fast-drying. It’s best to go into the shopping process with […]