by usrv | Jan 14, 2016 | Informational
by Jon Kieren with contributions from Training Advisory Panel members Mathew Partridge and Randy Thornton: Whether you are just starting to investigate the world of rebreathers or are already an experienced rebreather diver it’s likely you’ve heard a lot of very...
by usrv | Jan 13, 2016 | Informational, Survival Tips
By Petty Officer Henry Dunphy and Lieutenant John Downing “Nobody understands the allure of the sea more than the U.S. Coast Guard, but we also see the tragic results when people underestimate the hazards. The adventure and thrill of diving are appealing to...
by usrv | Jan 13, 2016 | Informational, Local News
For more than a year, elite Navy commandos have quietly used three waterfront parks in Kitsap County for nighttime combat trainings. The Navy in late 2014 obtained special permission for small SEAL teams to stage water-based trainings from Illahee State Park in...
by usrv | Jan 7, 2016 | Informational, Survival Tips
By Lenny Bernstein January 14, 2015 The tale was almost beyond belief. A former pro football player, ex-Miami Dolphin fullback Rob Konrad, said he fell from his boat nine miles off the coast of Miami last week, swam all night and washed up in Palm Beach after covering...
by usrv | Jan 7, 2016 | Drowning, Informational
There is usually no warning, such as screams or splashing. We recommend having multiple layers of water safety protection: Make sure there is an isolation fence around the pool, separating the pool from the house and the surrounding yard. It should be at least 4 feet...
