Updated at 9:02 p.m., Thursday, June 7, 2007
Junior lifeguard program holding signups
By Rod Ohira
Advertiser Staff Writer
The signup sites are Hale Nalu Surf and Bike, 85-876 Farrington Highway, in Wai'anae and Waimanalo Elementary School, 41-1330 Kalaniana'ole Highway. For more information, call Matthew Miller, 589-2251, or James Barros, 922-3888, ext. 28. They can also be reached at mmiller@honolulu.gov or jbarros@honolulu.gov.
The course program covers an introduction to ocxean hazard identification and prevention; ocean and surf rescue techniques; emergency first aid, and cardiopulmonary rususcitation training.
The program emphasizes general fitness, ocean swimming, paddle boarding, and lifesaving skills. Program sponsors are Quicksilver, Billabong, Xcel and Dakine.
