Tag: water safety
Having A Ball With Lifejackets
With sudden downpours, high winds and power outages across Oregon, I can pretty much bet that you’re not thinking about summer. Strangely, in Canada (where the weather can’t possibly be […]
Poll: Would You Wear One On A Yacht?
Our Canadian friends at RedCrossTalk have asked for a little help with a poll: Help them out by sharing your answer. And, to get you in the mood for boating, […]
Surfer Rescues Teen, Becomes Hero
Dude. Grab your shortboard and check out this frickin’ rad story that’s anything but bogus. Zach Canady is so boss! P.S. Sharing this story with others? Make sure to get […]
It’s A Pool Party!
Funny story — I was invited to a party a few weeks ago where the invite mentioned, “games, pool, hot tub.” Immediately, my mind went to a home pool where […]
Water Safety: A Page From The Past
Imitating a motorboat. Floating like a mud-turtle. Kicking like a sternwheel. Yep, this is how you learned to swim with the Red Cross back in 1921. The article below was […]
Meet Abby and Audrey
We’ve been talking about swimming lessons and water safety this week, so I thought I’d throw this cute little PSA into the mix. Did you catch that Abby saved Audrey […]
You’re Killing Me Smalls!
After the amazing weather this weekend, I dared to dream of potential summer activities: baseball, swimming, running from giant dogs named “The Beast.” Okay, so another summer tradition of mine […]
Experienced A Near-Drowning? You’re Not Alone…
Some scary facts for you to consider, following a recent Red Cross survey*: * Of those surveyed, 48 percent reported a near-drowning experience. * Nearly 1 in 3 said they […]
I’m Too Old For This…
This weekend, I rode a bicycle for the first time in about 20 years. And, let me tell you, the whole expression, “It’s just like riding a bike!” is not […]
Professional Rescue Hero: Don Meyers
Don Meyers was enjoying a swim beneath a White River waterfall when bystanders pointed to a man struggling to stay afloat. Watch the video now.