To write about the waterways of Alabama is to wade through converging streams of fact and fiction, reality and lore, what’s actually true and what’s just a good story.Let me give you an example: a few weeks ago, on an oxbow of the Alabama River just downstream from its confluence, I swam past an abandoned film set. It’s a film set that was built to appear like a town once thriving and then run down. A stretch of houses halfway completed in order to appear halfway to ruin. Facades and porches

Zahlreiche Veranstaltungen der DLRG laden besonders im Sommer zur Teilnahme ein. So auch das Event "Quer durchs Meer", welches bereits zum zehnten Mal in Bad Zwischenahn stattfinden wird. Am Samstag den 13.08. wird endlich der Startschuss fallen, bei dem 400 Schwimmer in die Fluten steigen, um das Zwischenahner Meer zu durchqueren. Wie dieses Sportevent zum diesjährigen Jubiläum ablaufen wird, wie man noch spontan auf die Warteliste als Teilnehmer kommt und wie die 3,2 Kilometer quer durch Meer zu

Es gibt viele verschiedene Arten von Angst: Angst vor Höhe, Angst vor Spinnen, Prüfungsangst... Sie ist ein natürlicher Schutzmechanismus des Körpers und warnt uns vor Gefahren. Gerade bei Kindern ist auch die Furcht im, am und auf dem Wasser nicht selten. Warum diese Angst existiert, was sie auslöst und wie man sie überwinden kann, das erklärt uns Dr. Andreas Herter. Er ist Diplom-Psychologe und war selbst viele Jahre lang Rettungsschwimmer bei der DLRG. Freu dich auf eine spannende Folge! Viel

This was supposed to be a love letter. An exaltation. A fanfare for the public pool. I’d call upon the muses, pray they sing of the high dive and the snack bar. The smell of sunblock and laundered towel and chlorinated water evaporating on hot macadam. Of the gutter and the lap lane; the wet sandal’s “thock,” and the belly flop’s “smack.”And this was to be a recitation of its virtues on Independence Day, no less. With neither irony nor pollyanna in mind but rather, to go armed with the sobering

Die DLRG bildet Rettungsschwimmer aus, um Menschen vor dem Ertrinken zu retten. Aber auch außerhalb von Gefahren und Notsituationen haben Rettungsschwimmer die Möglichkeit, ihre Fähigkeiten bestmöglich zu trainieren und unter Beweis zu stellen: im Rettungssport. Und dazu fand vom 7. bis zum 17. Juli das wohl wichtigste Event des Jahres statt - die World Games in Birmingham in Alabama, USA. Welche Disziplinen stattgefunden haben, wie der Wettkampf ausgegangen ist und welche Medaillen die Athleten der

Do you know how to save for retirement as a seasonal worker? Many people don't and it's one of the most important financial decisions you'll make. In this episode, we discuss how to make the best decision for yourself and your future. We talk about what you can take with you when you leave, your employer's contribution, and how likely you are to actually leave. This episode is a must-watch for anyone who wants to make the most of their 401k plan as a part of our month-long LIFEGUARDS ROCK

Pratt’s Ferry Preserve is a put-in spot. A place to launch kayaks and canoes. Maybe more accurate (if a bit less pleasant-sounding) to call it a take-out spot, though, as I’ve seen far more boaters disembarking here at this point between two bends of the Cahaba River. A waypoint. A place for comings and goings. I’ve never done much of anything here, though. For us — my wife and I — it has been a place to idle, to float, and, yes, to watch the occasional kayaker paddle into shore.We’d started coming

Are you looking to take your lifeguarding game to the next level? Then you need to check out Episode 23 of the Lifeguards Rock Series! In this episode, Bruce "Hoppo" Hopkins chats with us about how he and his team of lifeguards build accountability, trust, and community. This is an episode you don't want to miss!Bruce is a world-renowned lifeguard and he will be speaking at the Lifeguard Summit on July 20th, 2022. If you're looking to learn from the best, then you need to be at this

Are you ready to take your program to the next level? Then this is the episode for you! In Episode 22, we'll be discussing the four core areas of building a year-round program. These are relationships with your city council or board of directors, a year-round media plan, diverse funding sources other than grants, and a clear vision of the program being built. We know that not everyone is at the same place in their program development, so we'll be sharing tips and resources that can help you

Welcome to the Blue Million Miles: Dispatches from a Swim Through Alabama. You can listen to an audio version of this intro post above or you can read it below — they’re the same, give or take a field recording and music by the Skull Island Inquirer.Like all the best swims do, my first this year came spur of the moment. This was a few months back, late March. After one of those Zoom calls. If you’ve ever Zoom-ed then surely you know the kind I’m talking about. The rare experience that might justify

Do you have what it takes to be a model lifeguard? In episode 21 of The Aquatics Today Podcast, Jamal Hill reveals the secrets to success in this noble profession. With these ten simple principles, you can become the leader you were born to be. As a lifeguard, you are responsible for the safety and welfare of others. It is a demanding job, but with these ten steps, you can rise to the challenge and meet it head-on. With courage, compassion, and commitment, you can make a difference in the

Die Digitalisierung begleitet die Arbeit der DLRG in sämtlichen Bereichen. So wird künftig auch die Schwimmausbildung digital gestützt: Eine Trainer App soll dabei helfen, Leben zu retten - doch wie ist das überhaupt möglich? Was die App alles kann, für wen sie gemacht ist und wie sie das Schwimmtraining künftig revolutioniert, das klären wir im Gespräch mit Jannik Rhode aus dem DLRG Arbeitskreis IT. Freu dich auf eine spannende Folge! Viel Spaß! Mehr von der DLRG 1. Zur Website der DLRG →

Are you a pool manager or swim instructor looking for ways that your swim lesson students can continue their education after they leave your facility? No? Maybe you are a parent looking for a way to teach your kids water safety without leaving the comfort of your own home? Either way, look no further than Episode 20 on Virtual Swim Lessons! In this episode, we'll be discussing how to bring swim lessons into your home or school environment using the internet and virtual reality technology

This summer, set some targets for your team to aim for! There are national and international lifesaving awards presented every year to not only incentivize performance but increase team morale and accountability. In Episode 19, we want to make sure your team is performing at its best and ultimately saving lives. To help achieve this goal, we have compiled a list of lifesaving awards to aim for this summer. These awards range from the National Rescue Award to the International Lifeguard

Die DLRG blickt auf das vergangene Jahr 2021 zurück , welches durch die Pandemie und Hochwasserkatastrophe im Ahrtal geprägt ist. Die Bilanz ergibt, dass erfreulicherweise kein bedeutender Mitgliederverlust festzustellen ist. Die Schwimm- und Rettungsschwimmausbildungen laufen erfolgreich an, dennoch muss im Bereich "Ausbildung" noch einiges getan werden. Was genau und wie die Ziele in der Kernaufgabe "Ausbildung" erreicht werden können, das klären wir im Gespräch mit Ute Vogt. Sie ist Präsidentin