RWC Rescue Loop For Extreme Rescue

 

Pioneered in Hawaii more than 18 years ago by Waterman Archie Kalepa, the goal was to enable quicker rescue pick-ups instead of the left-hand grab. It proved itself in extreme conditions at Peahi (Jaws).

With the help of Archie, Waterman Unlimited designed our RWC (Rescue Water Craft) Rescue Ring for extreme rescue personnel.  Our bright orange, large polypropylene line with a large inner foam soft grip ring, make this the perfect addition to your tow-in, or rescue watercraft. 

For more see this video on Rigging and using the AK Rescue Ring https://youtu.be/BhW_iUiaIFI

Pro Surfers practice Jet Ski Rescue Training for Big Wave Surfing

Best time to train is in a controlled environment, so when things go sideways on the big day there is no question on what the right decision is to make.

Who’s Driving the Ski? This Is Where Big-Wave Rescue Teams Come From

Big waves have a certain mystique to them, at least when viewed from the beach or via the internet. When you get into the thick of things, with tons of water moving around, the mystique can fade pretty quickly. Now add the typical lineup chaos you might experience at a crowded break like Malibu or Pleasure Point, and shit gets downright horrifying.

With more and more people getting into surfing in recent years, surprisingly – or not – there’s also more and more people taking on the waves of Maverick’s, Jaws, and Nazaré. And unlike your local beachbreak, the crowds at big-wave locations can produce some truly life-threatening scenarios. I caught up with several rescue teams to learn about what these storied locations look like from the perspective of the rescuer, and the efforts being made in recent years to manage the crowds of chargers who come to test themselves on some of the biggest and gnarliest waves in the world. I basically wanted to find out where these rescue teams come from and why they do what they do. Read More

Airman At Sea

 

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. --  U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Garrett Stevens, 6th Security Forces Squadron marine patrolman, operates a jet ski in Tampa Bay, Florida, MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, March. 7, 2022. Marine patrol Airmen utilize boats, jet skis, and all-terrain vehicles to patrol and enforce all of MacDill’s coastal restricted area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Hiram Martinez)