Ocean safety event at Matapang Beach

Several of Guam's water recreation organizations and public safety agencies are rallying together to present the first ever ocean safety public outreach event tomorrow at Matapang Beach in Tumon.

August 23, 2012Updated: August 23, 2012
KUAM NewsBy KUAM News

by Sabrina Salas Matanane

Guam - Several of Guam's water recreation organizations and public safety agencies are rallying together to present the first ever ocean safety public outreach event tomorrow at Matapang Beach in Tumon. The one-day free public event will feature a presentation on basic beach safety, water rescue exhibition, CPR, open water swimming demonstration, outrigger paddling demonstration, surfing etiquettes, rescue water craft operation and a friendly exhibition race by the stand up paddling community.

Sign up for the event is 9am and go time for the day's program is at 10am. The program with an in memoriam lei-laying ceremony in the bay to honor those who lost their lives in the ocean.