Empowering Our Community with Lifesaving Skills

Dedicated to preserving life and Hawaiian culture through ocean safety

Guardians of Waianae’s Ocean Legacy

Nã Kia’i o ke Kai Wai’anae dedicates itself to ocean safety, rescue excellence, and educating the community on Oʻahu’s leeward shore. Rooted in aloha, malama, and kuleana, we protect lives and honor Hawaiian traditions of stewardship.

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Guardians of Waianae’s Ocean Legacy

Discover upcoming community gatherings and workshops focused on ocean safety, cultural preservation, and active stewardship along Oʻahu’s leeward coast.

Clever keiki Nanaikapono elementary

july 9, 2025

We shared with students what it’s like to be a lifeguard, walked them through our daily responsibilities, and gave them a hands-on look at the equipment we use to save lives in emergencies.

Clever keiki Maili Elementary

july 11, 2025

We emphasized the importance of reading beach warning signs and understanding their meaning, always checking in with the lifeguard about whether it’s safe to swim and what hazards to watch out for, and remembering to always swim with an adult present—never alone.

clever keiki Waianae district park

july 14, 2025

Empowering local youth with lifesaving skills and respect for the ocean through immersive activities. With the large winter waves right around the corner, our goal is to keep the community safe through education and prevention.

Career DAy MAkaha Elementary

oct 2, 2025

A workshop that demonstrates to keiki what to do if they see someone in trouble, what our different signs mean, what kind of equipment we implement, and who we are as Ocean Safety Lifeguards