Not many people realize the benefits of sending your children to surf camp, or a professional Jr. Lifeguard program. Not only do children get the chance to interact with other kids, they learn independence and social skills in many aspects. Here is all you the information you need to make an educated decision. Junior lifeguard programs […]
Lifeguard Uniforms
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So, You Want to Be a Lifeguard? Understanding Lifeguard Duties
Millions of visitors and locals hit the beaches, lakes, rivers and pools each year. But sometimes we need a little help, and there are lifeguards in place to do just that. No matter what kind of lifeguard you are, your one number task is not rescuing people, instead your main duty is to prevent and […] -
What Do I Wear? Women’s Lifeguard Apparel
Women’s Lifeguard Apparel Before discussing Women’s Lifeguard Apparel, it is important to gain perspective. Women officially began lifeguarding in the 1970s. Lifeguarding is a tough demanding job. Originally male lifeguards were opposed to women in lifeguard positions because they did not think women could physically handle the job but the courageous act of Sharon Law […] -
How did Lifeguard Equipment Evolve?
Some of the earliest known lifeguard equipment has been around since the early 1900s. One of the most staple pieces of lifeguard equipment, the lifeguard rescue tube or can is a piece that in 1919 was called the Walters Torpedo buoy. It was named after its inventor, Henry Walters, a member of the Red Cross […] -
Get the Lifeguard Uniforms and Equipment from Original Watermen with satisfaction guaranteed
The Lifeguard Uniforms at Original Watermen are made by lifeguards, for lifeguards. Knowing what goes in to the training, exercise and strenuous activity of professional lifeguards, it is incredibly important to Original Watermen when it comes to designing apparel and equipment that only the best products are made for our agencies. At Original Watermen, our […] -
The Lifeguard store of Watermen
Original Watermen’s lifeguard store is stocked with all the lifeguard gear your agency may need to fully outfit your rescue swimmers, seal team units or beach or pool lifeguards. Our lifeguard apparel is made by lifeguards, for lifeguards, so we know what kind of top-performance equipment is needed for resisting the training, exercise, and strenuous […]