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Beach culture & Beach Patrol with President of the USLA: Chief Peter Davis | Evolving from a rag tag rescue boat to protecting 7+ Million Galveston beachgoers every year.

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Chief Peter Davis is the President of the United States Lifeguarding Association, the Secretary General of Aquatics International, and Chief of Galveston Island Beach Patrol. He has been involved in Beach Safety, Surf Rescue, and development of water safety programs for over 30 years. Peter and I sat down and discussed the history of Galveston Beach Patrol, Beach Culture in Galveston, and general beach safety over the past century. 

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