waterman

Lifeguard bathing suits and shorts at Original Watermen provide only the highest quality and maximum mobility. Whether lifeguards are charging to the water or running on the beach, they are guaranteed comfort and support, while still patrolling in style. Original Watermen’s lifeguard bathing suits will have your guards going from the water to the tower […]

I recently visited my friend Carl in Newport Beach. He and I both grew up there, in the same neighborhood where he now lives. He had newly returned after years living in the Midwest with his wife and four kids pursuing a career that at first was too good to pass up. After some time […]

I once saw a guy jump off of a 40-foot-high platform into a kiddie pool of water. My first thought was “this guy is crazy.” But then it occurred to me that this guy did know what he was doing. In his own way he was, in fact, a waterman. He had to know the […]

At Original Watermen, we strive to represent and acknowledge all people who live for singular excellence in any and all challenges they face. With our watermen-inspired boardshorts, trunks, tees, hats, hoodies, jackets and other apparel, we pay tribute to all the brave souls who stare down fear and facing it head on, without hesitation. True […]

Some think true Watermen appear in glossy magazine ads, on gigantic billboards and edgy television spots.  While this may be true for a select few, most original watermen do not clamor for the spotlight.  They seek what they know, the Ocean.   Elite Watermen are not interested in proving themselves to the world; they are humble […]

Designed by watermen and ocean lifeguards for watermen and ocean lifeguards. Our Waterman/Lifeguard boardshorts sport clever key features that offer superior fit and unmatched comfort in the waterman industry. Original Watermen uses only the highest tech performance fabrics with all Waterman and Lifeguard clothing products… Original Watermen promotes the newest 21st century fabric technology and […]