Featured Videos
A hand-picked selection of our most useful lessons, with a quick summary of what each one covers. Browse the full library below.
MASTER THE RESCUE CAN: Lifeguard Techniques for Open Water
6:12 · 34K+ views
A complete, step-by-step guide to the rescue can (torpedo buoy) in open water: setup, water entry, and victim control. This video walks through the approach, securing, and return technique used by professional open-water lifeguards.
Lifeguard Entry Tips: Mastering the Ocean with Fins & Rescue Gear
2:53 · 12K+ views
Entering the ocean with rescue equipment is not just about speed, it is about timing and reading the conditions. This video breaks down the entry technique for fins and rescue gear in real surf.
The Science of Rip Currents | Lifeguard Tips
4:30 · 4.2K+ views
Rip currents cause more beach drownings than any other hazard, yet most swimmers cannot spot one. This video explains how rip currents form, how to identify them from the shore, and what to do if caught in one.
Rescue Board Basics: Essential Tips for Beginners (#1)
1:00 · 2.9K+ views
The first video in our Rescue Board Tips series covers the essentials: board handling, paddling technique, and basic safety. A solid starting point for any lifeguard learning to work with a rescue board.
Ocean City Beach Patrol — Full Lifeguard Documentary 2026
33:21 · 2.5K+ views
A full-length documentary following the training and daily work of the Ocean City Beach Patrol, one of the best-known beach patrols in the United States. A close look at what it takes to guard one of America’s busiest beaches.
Lifeguard Race Challenge: Board vs. Equipment!
3:27 · 2.5K+ views
Four lifeguards race to reach the same victim using different rescue equipment: rescue boards, a torpedo buoy, and a rescue tube. A practical, side-by-side comparison of how each tool performs under pressure.
