Michigan Waterman Challenge 2015

The Michigan Waterman Challenge is a set of races. The first race starts 9AM August 30th in St. Joseph Michigan. The challenge is modeled after Lifeguard competitions, but is open for all participants. You can participate in as many or few events as you want. Competitors will receive points for each event. 

5 events 
Beach run 800m
open water swim 300 yards
Run-Swim-Run 300 yards of each leg
Beach Flags
Michigan Waterman (Run/Swim/SUP/Prone Paddle) 300 yards of each discipline
All equipment needed for the Michigan Waterman event will be provided (One design race)

More info to follow at MichiganLifeguard.com
Last years photos and results also at www.michiganlifeguard.com

Surf the Greats on Indiegogo

We are really impressed with how a Canadian biased surf travel company  Surf the Greats  is setting up surf trips. Not only can these Canadian's surf but they can teach others and have put in the time and effort to learn surf rescue skills.   

We have been following their great lake adventures for a while now, and they know where to find great surf.
There experiences working with surf lifesaving groups in Costa Rica are well documented on their youtube channel.  Their experiences reminded me a lot of when I was going through surf lifeguard training.