Articles by Dr. Harald Vervaecke

Instructors Course Sharm El Sheikh

The Egyptian Diving and Lifesaving Federation organised an ILS International Instructors Course at the end of March 2018 in Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt). 40 students from Egypt, Bahrain and Saudi…


Lifeguard course in the UAE

The UAE Swimming Federation – Lifesaving Committee organised an ILS International Pool Lifeguard Course at the start of April in Dubai (UAE). The course Instructors were Mr. Obaid Al Kaabi…


Surf-Ski: ILS property

It came to the attention of ILS that the International Canoe Federation (ICF) recently started claiming ownership of surf-ski championships, this being in competition to ILS and ILS member federations…


ILS approves Swim Suit Policy

Upon recommendation of the ILS Sports Commission, the Board of Directors approved the new ILS Swim Suit Policy. The new policy can be found in the Sports Regulations and Policies.


Rescue 2010 awarded to Alexandria – Egypt

ILS is glad to inform the ILS membership that the the Board of Directors has determined that Alexandria, Egypt will be the location of the 2010 Lifesaving World Championship –…