Westside Lifesaving Services

04/23/2026

“Opportunity Only Knocks for the Prepared.”

The Honolulu Ocean Safety Department will be having Lifeguard tryouts on 22-23 MAY 2026 (but you must show proof of your certifications by 15-16 MAY 2026). So this is your opportunity to get certified on time for the tryouts.

So register now with Westside Lifesaving Services™ to start your training. Please feel free to contact us.

11/25/2025

07/28/2023

“Quality is more important than quantity.”

Congratulations to these newly certified lifeguards for completing the Waterfront Lifeguard Training Course.

10/02/2022

08/07/2022

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05/28/2022

Free viewing until June 10th. MAHALO, PBS! Click on ”Watch Full Episode.”

Stream the full film, "American Masters: Waterman — Duke: Ambassador of Aloha." Available now! Watch the inspiring story of five-time Olympic medalist Duke Kahanamoku.

04/29/2022

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📺 Waterman is coming to your TV very soon: We are excited to announce “American Masters: Waterman – Duke: Ambassador of Aloha” premieres Tuesday, May 10 at 9/8c on PBS! If you missed the chance to catch a wave with Duke Kahanamoku in theaters, join us from your favorite viewing device to watch him on PBS.

11/28/2021

"Westside Lifesaving Services™ is a veteran-owned small business. Classes are limited to ensure we provide high-quality instruction. You receive much more than what other competitors can do for you. We provide superior customer service with professional advice, mentorship, and interview preparation to include job recommendations. This is a unique competitive advantage making it difficult for competitors to duplicate, and no other has the combination of higher education and experience to match over 23 years of instruction experience."

05/15/2021

Just reminiscing on the day that I brought up to Ocean Safety Division’s attention that we was almost 100 years old and that there should be a ceremony.

Today Councilman Brandon Elefante presented Ocean Safety with an Honorary Certificate at Honolulu Hale for our 100th year anniversary. A big mahalo to all who were there to show their support.

05/15/2021

Classic photo of the first lifeguards on Hawaii.

This is a picture of the members of the Hui Nalu Surfing Club from 1915 (Duke Kahanamoku is third from right in the back row). Its members would go on to be the first Lifeguards.

On this day in 1917 the Territory of Hawaii official established a life-saving patrol in Waikiki.

Act 201 of the sessions law states that Lifeguards “shall at all times keep a vigilant lookout for persons in danger of drowning, render all the assistance in their power to any such persons, and keep order in the section under their control.”

100 years later Ocean Safety Lifeguards continue this duty. Let’s wish Ocean Safety a Happy Birthday, and thank the Lifeguards. They put their lives at risk to save those in need. We are planing an event to celebrate this monumental occasion later this year. We will be updating you as information becomes available. Thank you, as always, for all of your support.

05/13/2021

Westside Lifesaving Services™ encourages you to recommend our page with others to share our services and promote ocean safety awareness throughout the island.

05/13/2021

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