Big Wave Surfing
In a big wave wipeout, a breaking wave can push surfers down 20 to 50 (6.2 m to 15.5 m) feet below the surface. Once they stop spinning around, they ...
Give “Em” Room
I was going for a surf at a popular west side beach, when I saw this monk seal. It hadn’t been on the beach earlier when I was there. The ...
Poipu Beach Park
Also known as Brenneke’s beach is a gorgeous lifeguarded south shore beach that is popular with visitors to Kauai. The beach is basically protected by the`rock jetties so it’s great ...
Hanalei Bay
Hanalei Bay is a lifeguarded beach on the beautiful coast line of Kauai’s famous north shore. It’s a crescent shaped bay that has about two miles of sandy beach. In ...
History of the Rescue Board
Duke Kahanamoku revolutionized water rescues when he introduced the rescue board around 1910; it quickly became the standard life saving equipment around the world. The state of the art rescue ...
Box Jellyfish
Attracted to these "ocean stingers" by their pink, blue or purple appearance? Well, don’t be. By just one sting, jellyfish can turn any fun trip to the beach into a ...
Lifeguards
2008 Annual Junior Lifeguard Championships
More than 200 junior lifeguards from around the state will be competing in the annual Junior Lifeguard Championships.
Maps
Maps of the Islands
Oahu "The Gathering Place" earns its name as a Mecca for visitors and business people from East and West.
Youth Programs
Cruise of a lifetime with Ocean Joy
On a perfect Saturday afternoon in September, Ocean Joy Cruises sponsored a group cruise for HLWSF. We chose to bring some teens from Waianae’s Ke Ala for Youth Program. Even though a snorkeling cruise is an every day event in Hawaii, these kids had never been on one.
Sun Safety
How to avoid a sunburn
Sunburn can cause more problems than just some temporary pain and redness. Over time, frequent sunburn can contribute to premature aging of the skin, and can even lead to deadly skin cancer.







