OUR TEAM

The Surf Lifesaving del Sur Team are dedicated water safety advocates whom have spent decades promoting and training individuals in drowning prevention and aquatic lifesaving techniques.

OUR FOUNDERS

Jimmy Canale

CO-FOUNDER /President
Expert Trainer

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Laine Pepper

CO-FOUNDER/Vice-President
Head Expert Trainer

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Our Patrons

These honored and respected professionals have endorsed the principles of Surf Lifesaving del Sur. They have given the prestige of their names and positions to support Surf Lifesaving del Sur and to demonstrate the importance of professional lifesaving in Los Cabos and throughout Mexico.

Comandante de Bomberos
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur

Presidente del patronato de Bomberos
Cabo San Lucas, Baja California SurDesign Director

VOLUNTEER EXPERT TRAINERS

CAPTAIN JOHN SANDMEYER (RET.)

Marine Safety Captain, Lifeguard Services - San Diego Fire & Rescue
Volunteer Surf Lifesaving del Sur Expert Trainer

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TIM CICCHETTO

Marine Safety Officer, Lifeguard Services - San Diego Fire & Rescue (Retired)
Volunteer Surf Lifesaving del Sur Expert Trainer, since 2005

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JONATHAN WADE

Lifeguard Services - San Diego Fire & Rescue (Retired)
Volunteer Surf Lifesaving del Sur Expert Trainer, since 2004

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MARK FEIGHAN

Lifeguard Services - San Diego Fire & Rescue (Retired)
Volunteer Surf Lifesaving del Sur Expert Trainer

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CAPTAIN MICHELE CANALE (RET.)

Lifeguard Services & Marine Safety Officer - San Diego Fire & Rescue
Volunteer Surf Lifesaving del Sur Expert Trainer, since 2022

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KARLI CANALE

Seasonal Lifeguard - City of Solana Beach
Volunteer Surf Lifesaving del Sur Expert Trainer, since 2021

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CAPTAIN TONY PERNICANO (RET.)

Lifeguard Services & Marine Safety Officer - San Diego Fire & Rescue
Volunteer Surf Lifesaving del Sur Expert Trainer

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OFFICER RYAN DAMMANN

Lifeguard III Field Training Officer, Lifeguard Services - San Diego Fire & Rescue
Volunteer Surf Lifesaving del Sur Expert Trainer

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SERGEANT ERIC CARE

Lifeguard Services Sergeant - San Diego Fire & Rescue
Volunteer Surf Lifesaving del Sur Expert Trainer

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LANCE MENDOZA

Aquatic Stunt Professional
Volunteer Surf Lifesaving del Sur Expert Trainer

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