Third term of office for DLRG President
Dr. Klaus Wilkens was elected President of the DLRG (German Lifesaving Federation) for a third term with an overwhelming majority at the association’s General Assembly held in Weimar. The delegates…
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HRH Prince Michael of Kent Certificate of Merit
Roy Phillips of West Midlands Fire Service, a previously trained UK lifeguard, was awarded the HRH Prince Michael of Kent Certificate of Merit for his outstanding courage and bravery during…
Rescue India 2005
The 2nd Lifesaving and 4th Endurance Swim Championships were held in Pune, India. The event counted 140 participants. John Baxter and Downie Langthorne from Surf Life Saving Australia were sent…
SLSA visits Ireland
Surf Life Saving Australias President and Chief Executive Officer where on a courtesy Visit to Irish Water Safety this month. The drowning prevention strategies of Ireland and Australia were discussed…
Handbook on Drowning published
World-wide at least half a million people die from drowning each year. To address this global issue, experts from around the world, ranging from rescuers to clinicians and researchers, share…