[PDF] Los Angeles County Lifeguards eBook

Author : Arthur C. Verge
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 28,77 MB
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738529899

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Thousands of men, women, and children owe their lives to the Los Angeles County Lifeguards. Made famous by the television show Baywatch, these lifeguards patrol 72 miles of coastline extending from Zuma Beach to the Los Angeles Harbor. Working on some of the world's most scenic and active beaches, Los Angeles County lifeguards protect the safety and lives of more than 50 million visitors each year. For nearly a century they have braved hazardous weather and surf conditions to rescue drowning swimmers, sinking vessels, and downed aircraft in the ocean. As the Lifeguard Operations Unit of the Los Angeles County Fire Department, they make more than 10,000 ocean rescues a year.

Author : Arthur C. Verge
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 32,79 MB
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738546988

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From the early days of the 20th century, when lifeguard legend Cap Watkins rode a horse to make ocean rescues, to present-day crew members who are aided by Baywatch rescue boats, the history of the Santa Monica Lifeguards is one of the most colorful in ocean lifesaving. Under these guards careful gaze, Pres. John F. Kennedy swam along the Santa Monica shoreline, Charlie Chaplin collected seashells, and surfing icons Duke Khanamoku and Miki Dora took to the waves. From historic legends to millions of yearly beachgoers, Santa Monicas lifeguards have provided decades of ocean-lifesaving services. Their work has helped to make Santa Monica Beach the world-renowned destination it is today.

Author : Frank Rozasy
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 20,66 MB
Release : 2015-12-09
Category :
ISBN : 9781519707635

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A photographic art exploration of Los Angeles county lifeguard towers from Leo Carrillo Beach southward to Palos Verdes Peninsula.

Author : Eileen Ogintz
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 39,88 MB
Release : 2013-12-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1493006967

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Before you plan your family’s next excursion in Southern California, get some help from a travel professional… and your kids! The Kid’s Guide to Southern California lets the kids help plan the trip and guides you as you explore the region. Inside you’ll find kid-tested tips on where to go, where to eat, what to see, and where to get the best souvenirs. Along the way, your kids will be engaged by reading and sharing fun California facts and cool travel tips. Awesome games and quizzes will keep the family entertained.

Author : Kai Weisser
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 48,57 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738556055

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The Surf City USAAA(R) lifeguards and marine safety officers protect and serve one of the busiest and most famous beaches in the world. World-class surfing events, volleyball tournaments, and other activities transform Huntington Beach's waterfront into a sea of humanity regularly each summer. The lifeguards patrol three and a half miles of beautiful wide, sandy Orange County shores, which can draw more than 10 million annual visitors, necessitating as many as 3,000 rescues. The ultimate lifeguard sentinel and guardian is the iconic structure on the HB Municipal Pier called Tower Zero, known as "The Eye in the Sky," from which lifeguards can see for miles. These vintage photographs include shots of the pier, beach, junior lifeguard activities, competitions, and neighboring Huntington State Beach. Thousands of people and families owe gratitude to the lifeguards of Huntington Beach for nearly a century of vigilance, dedication, and service.

Author : Eileen Ogintz
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 16,63 MB
Release : 2013-12-03
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1493006959

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Before you plan your family’s next excursion in Southern California, get some help from a travel professional… and your kids! The Kid’s Guide to Southern California lets the kids help plan the trip and guides you as you explore the region. Inside you’ll find kid-tested tips on where to go, where to eat, what to see, and where to get the best souvenirs. Along the way, your kids will be engaged by reading and sharing fun California facts and cool travel tips. Awesome games and quizzes will keep the family entertained.

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Publisher :
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 41,9 MB
Release : 2003-07
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Los Angeles magazine is a regional magazine of national stature. Our combination of award-winning feature writing, investigative reporting, service journalism, and design covers the people, lifestyle, culture, entertainment, fashion, art and architecture, and news that define Southern California. Started in the spring of 1961, Los Angeles magazine has been addressing the needs and interests of our region for 48 years. The magazine continues to be the definitive resource for an affluent population that is intensely interested in a lifestyle that is uniquely Southern Californian.

Author : Mike Brousard
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 14,77 MB
Release : 2018-08-16
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1483484955

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Ocean Lifeguards make tens of thousands of rescues every year on the fabled, crowded beaches of Southern California. "Warm Winds and Following Seas: Reflections of a Lifeguard in Paradise" tells their stories, recounts their challenges and rescues, and illustrates the pressures of a misunderstood, high profile and physically difficult profession. From the rite of passage of Lifeguard Training, to the grit and grind of surf rescues and piloting rescue boats in big waves, to life-threatening saves in the icy waters of Northern California, this journey into the world of Ocean Lifeguards offers a fresh perspective on open water lifesaving and these unsung heroes of the coastline.

Author : Michael T. Martino
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 45,26 MB
Release : 2007
Category : History
ISBN : 9780738555867

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Lifeguards of San Diego County traces the origins of the nine professional lifeguard agencies that serve the public swimming, diving, and boating along the shorelines of San Diego County. Sporadic lifeguard service existed as early as 1906, but on a single day in 1918, thirteen people drowned at Ocean Beach. The drownings focused community and government attention on the need for consistent lifeguard services along San Diego County's beaches. Today there are more than 600 lifeguards from city and state agencies that serve San Diegans throughout the county. Here for the first time, the origins, experiences, and stories of these dedicated and most often heroic people are woven together into one volume.