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Milton Willis recieved the Certificate of Lifesaving Merit, from the city and county of Honolulu for a daring and successful rescue in extreme hazardous ocean conditions when he came to the rescue of a young mother swept off the beach by large waves on the North Shore of Oahu

When Titus Kinimaka of Kauai broke his leg on a big wave wipeout at Waimea Bay, Michael Willis came to his aid. This was a dramatic rescue that ended with Kinimaka being airlifted out of the 20-foot plus waves by helicopter to safety.

Legendary Hawaiian big wave surfer, Eddie Aikau, is credited with saving hundreds of lives on the North Shore of Oahu in Hawaii.

Hapa Hawaiian George Freeth was the first official lifeguard in Souhtern California and is also credited with innovating the lifeguard rescue, "torpedo", flotation device.

WB Surfing Marine Safety
At WB Surfing we take a proactive approach. Teaching safety is our highest priority.

Knowledge :: Experience :: Action

Another successful rescue by Milton Willis in Pacific Beach.

Marine Safety week is the last week in May. For those of us lucky enough to live near the ocean, marine safety is year round. In Hawaii the locals say "Melama ke kai". On the mainland local's say "Respect the sea". By practicing the following tips, beach veterans and new comers alike increase their own and others safety and enjoyment.

1. Always respect ocean waves of all sizes and be aware.

2. Learn about the beaches. Waves break over beach breaks, reefs, and point breaks.

3. In shallow water never dive in head first.

4. Always do the sting ray shuffle.

5. Never swim alone.

6. When you enter the water know before hand where you will be coming in.

7. Use a beach marker.

8. Be able to spot rip currents. If caught in a rip current, swim to the nearest wave.

9. Become clean ocean aware.

10. Tear up plastic rings from cans.

11. Use environmentally friendly detergents and practice recycling.

12. Become a beach guardian.