When rough seas kicked up by Tropical Storm Cindy made it impossible to offer entry-level instruction
as part of the ‘World’s Largest Swimming Lesson,’ Boynton Beach lifeguards decided to give young swimmers
a chance to try surfing and provided education about rip currents. The WLSL event was held globally to help
prevent drowning, the second-leading cause of injury-related deaths among children aged 1-14. Here, lifeguard
Tyler Russell assists 6-year-old Owen Finn as he tries out a surfboard.
Other swim and surf classes are offered during the summer.
Jerry Lower/The Coastal Star
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