LIFESLED

Wahoo Lifesled, a utlity lifesaving device that is attached to the stern deck of a Personal Watercraft (PWC), Rescue Water Craft (RWC). Lifesled enables users to access patients or victim(s) in acquatic environments where personal watercraft can be deployed by trained rescue professionals. Lifesled can also be used for recreational diving, fishing, touring, and serves as a service reboarding platform, or can carry light equipment while underway. Towsurfing enjoys the use of Lifesled as a lifesaving tool and to recover surfboards, towboards and the towsurfer themself. Lifesled has revolutionized the lifesaving and utility aspects of personal watercraft. Enjoy the stories, articles and images from around the world where Lifesled is put to the test through K38 Water Safety affiliates, Yours For Life!

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USMC Japan Fire Rescue Training

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Marine Corps Bases Japan firefighters ride waves, enhance rescue capabilities Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein Masashi Miyagi, a Marine Corps Bases Japan firefighter pulls a simulated victim to his jet ski while practicing rescues April 25 during rescue water craft training at Kin Blue. (Photo by Lance Cpl. Richard Blumenstein ). KIN BLUE, Okinawa (May 2, 2008) -- In the past, when military personnel or civilians have fallen victim to the strong currents and waves of the Okinawa surf, Marine Corps Bases Japan firefighters called to the scene were forced to stand idly by and wait for local rescue groups to step in. Thanks ... Read Full Story

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Lifesleds Used in Cosco Buscan Survey

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COSCO BUSCAN SCAT TEAM-Final Phase (Shoreline Cleanup And Assessment Team used Personal Watercraft during Final Survey) By Shawn Alladio Approximately 58,000 gallons of oil was spilled into the San Francisco Bay when the tanker Cosco Buscan hit a protective bumper around a support tower on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. The ship was departing from Oakland toward open water, in fog conditions when it clipped the bridge support The tidal flow from the San Francisco Bay drew oil outwards to the surrounding beaches, many birds were and marine life was impacted, private and commercial vessels were damaged, fisheries were closed, and beaches were shut down. ... Read Full Story

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Lifesled Used in Sailboat Recovery

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AWA K38 H2O Responder DON CURRY By Shawn Alladio Don Curry is a big wave charger and a personal watercraft boat owner. He is also a K38 alumni specializing in water rescue, why is that? He's a big wave towsurfer, Don uses his Waverunner with his tow partner Ed Guzman to get into waves that are too large and fast to paddle surf into. So he and Ed take turns riding the big waves on his Linden Towboards, due to this activity their water rescue skills are often put to the test under extreme conditions. Ghost Tree is the famous Lone Cypress on 17 Mile drive ... Read Full Story

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LIFESLED used in first K38 Japan Training Course

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K38 provides Rescue Water Craft Training with the Support of the Marine Sports Foundation MARIS Suported Training Thank you Marine Sports Foundation! The K38 Way of Training was on it's inagural launch in Japan. 2008 shows promise as students registered to take the 3 day training course, with less than favorable weather conditions. True to the Japanese spirit, not one student complained about the cold, all were focused and patient with the language translations. Pisu picks up Shawn in Training Drill The inagural training program was a success based off of the student participation and with support from Maris. Bombardier supported the training program ... Read Full Story

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Thrill Of Personal Watercraft Jet Skis

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I met a friend in college who was practically raised by personal water craft, four wheel recreational vehicles, and the like. He was a farm boy. Out in the country they like nothing better than to turn up some dirt, make some noise, and have fun playing with the other boys on big machines. He always ridiculed me for my hatred of personal watercraft, and offered to take me on his several times before I finally agreed. Let me tell you, it was like nothing I had ever felt before! It was exhilarating, frightening, and exciting all at the same time. Even in the ... Read Full Story

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Close the waterways and poison the carp

Globe and MailClose the waterways and poison the carpDetroit Free PressThe leaping variety of these imported carp would also make it dangerous to water-ski, zip around on personal watercraft or cruise on almost any open boat. ...Dreaded carp near Lake MichiganMinneapolis Star Tribuneall 380 news articles »

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Celebrate the Holidays With Free Fridays at Esprit Marina Del Rey...

Celebrate the Holidays With Free Fridays at Esprit Marina Del ReyEarthtimes (press release)Esprit offers boating services as well including slips dedicated to kayaks and other personal watercraft, and on-site bicycle rentals to enjoy on the ...and more »

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Feds: Scott Rothstein Ponzi scheme paid salaries at law firm

MiamiHerald.comFeds: Scott Rothstein Ponzi scheme paid salaries at law firmMiamiHerald.com... a limousine and a $1.5 million Bugatti sports car -- plus an 87-foot yacht, four personal watercraft, 304 pieces of jewelry, a guitar collection, ...and more »

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Friends mourn 'Big Al,' boater who died in Little Egg Harbor Bay

Friends mourn 'Big Al,' boater who died in Little Egg Harbor BayPress of Atlantic CityHis nickname was 'Big Al.' He was a big guy,” John Mangino, of Stafford Township, said of Olivier, who loved to fish and ride his personal watercraft. ...and more »

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Local boat owners victimized in Internet scam

Local boat owners victimized in Internet scamEnterprise-RecordMichael Hoag, 64, said his personal watercraft wouldn't start, so he called a man advertising as a boat mechanic on the Internet classified ad service. ...and more »

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Ottawa woman killed in watercraft collision

Ottawa woman killed in watercraft collisionCalgary HeraldThe woman was riding on a personal watercraft in Lac Clair on Sunday, when a male friend on a similar machine hit her from behind, said Outaouais municipal ...and more »

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US Supreme Court digs into Florida beach case

US Supreme Court digs into Florida beach caseMiamiHerald.com... they warned in court records, that could lead to an array of vendors peddling kayaks, "inflatable boat rides, personal watercraft, and parasails. ...and more »

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