Learning to save lives

“I enjoy the competition and learning about new ocean-safety

techniques while still having fun with my friends.”

Chase Fedderson, 15

Huntington Beach

“I just enjoy hanging out with friends, and the competition is

always fun, like the Pier Swim.”

Kevin Camps, 14

Huntington Beach

“I like to compete, so it’s fun to do the Pier Swim. And I like

the two-mile run as well.”

Harley Owens, 11

Huntington Beach

“I really like doing events with my friends. I like the swimming

events better than the running events.”

Jenna Shively, 13

Huntington Beach

“Other than just being in the program, I specifically like

swimming past the breaks and speed drops, where we are dropped off

the back of a speeding boat.”

Cortlen Hernandez, 16

Huntington Beach

-- Interviews and photos by Jillian Ukropina.