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Heading to the Beach? Bring Lifeguard Ken!

“Simple, breezy, and entertaining … explains basics of ocean safety.”

— B. Chris Brewster, Editor, Open Water Lifesaving: The United States Lifesaving Manual

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A big wave is coming! What can I do?

 Will a rip current pull me out to sea?

What if I can’t get back to shore, or worse — a family member is going under?

Ken Cassie watched bathers from a Jersey Shore lifeguard stand for 26 summers and took part in 1,000 rescues. Using anecdotes and drawing upon personal experiences, Ken takes you through the tumbling surf with wry humor. But you’ll need your wits to survive “The Great Deceiver” when the calm, inviting water becomes a churning washtub — and you are the laundry.

“Ken addresses two of the major issues in the surfing world: access and safety.”
— Cecil Lear, Co-founder, Eastern Surfing Association


Are You Prepared?

Ocean conditions change fast.

Panic is your greatest enemy.

Discover simple skills to stay safe
in the surf — and have fun along the way
with Lifeguard Ken.

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Reader Reviews

"Simple, breezy, and entertaining ... explains basics of ocean safety."

B. Chris Brewster, Editor, Open Water Lifesaving: The United States Lifesaving Manual

This is a terrific book — very informative but also entertainingly written — conversational, clear, and illustrated with delightful line drawings.... I intend to give it to my beach-going adult children. I think that anyone planning to spend time at the shore this summer should buy and read this important book.

Amazon Customer Review

I know Ken Cassie and he is the real deal when it comes to ocean swimming and safety. He has saved at least 1,000 people from drowning and is still in the ocean virtually every day from May until October — at over 80 years old! And the book is more than a "safety manual;" it is full of stories and insights (and pithy opinions) that make the book an enjoyable read — even if you never go near the ocean. A book by a true Jersey Shore waterman legend and philosopher.

J. Hoban