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In an effort to reduce drownings off Kaua'i beaches, John
Tyler, 15 year certified Lifeguard Trainer , will offer free
informal seminars for any interested adult (age 16 plus) who
would like to learn how to use a rescue tube to assist a
distressed swimmer. Formal lifeguard certification takes
several days, but the basics of this tube's use can be
learned in less than an hour at the beach.
With only 7 Kaua'i beaches currently having lifeguards on
duty, that leaves a lot of space open for people to get into
trouble. Within the last year, residents and visitors alike
have used everything from a discarded broken surfboard to
using their own bodies to try and float distressed swimmers.
Tyler would simply like to donate training and tubes to
people who'd want to know what to do.
The plan is two fold:
1. Provide donated tubes to unguarded beaches around Kaua'i,
with host families who live near the beach keeping a loose
eye on the tube and telling people the intent of the tube as
rescue equipment.
2. Train "Good Samaritan" individuals in the basic use of
the rescue tube, and invite them keep one with them.
The tubes Tyler buys wholesale from California at about
$40-45 wholesale. He is open to receive community donations
to help fund the project which have to date paid for 10
tubes. Ultimately, we'd like 20-30 more, to be able to
restock as needed.
To see more info from the story in the Kauai People weekly
paper, click here:
http://www.happyswimmers.com/rescuetubeoffering/
To get in on the next informal workshop to learn the basic
rescue/assist techniques, call John at: 635-7062 or email:
mysticseaswimmer@gmail.com
John lives in Anahola, and most trainings are arranged on the
East and North shores, but if you have a need elsewhere, just
ask.
Rule #1--Take care of yourself first, so you can take care of others.
Rule #2--Always keep the tube between you and the victim.
Rule #3--The actions from panic are usually more dangerous than the water: Calm, Reassure, and Float.
and say thank you to God...
In service,
John Tyler
www.jtacpr.com
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