Water Safety Patrol

08/15/2025

Busy weekend upon us. Let's remember to "STAY SAFE ON THE LAKE, FOR EVERYONE'S SAKE."

08/01/2025

Bidding Ends Tomorrow! Get your bids in NOW. Our Silent Auction has some fantastic items. Cubs fans will love the signed jerseys, baseballs and prints, along with VIP ticket package! We also have baskets for your kids, your dogs, and of course for yourself. Check it out now! To find the link for bidding, please go to our website: www.watersafetypatrol.org Time is ticking!

07/30/2025

Our SILENT AUCTION is getting a lot of traffic! There are some great items up for bid, and some real gems that don't have bids yet. Check it out https://qtego.us/qlink/watersafetypatrol or go to our website to link in from there www.watersafetypatrol.org All proceeds go to support the mission of the Water Safety Patrol!

07/26/2025

Our SILENT AUCTION IS NOW OPEN!
Click here to bid on over 100 Fantastic Items:
https://qtego.us/qlink/watersafetypatrol
OR, you can go to our website www.watersafetypatrol.org and get connected that way.
ANYONE can bid! You do not need to be an attendee of our Nautical Night to participate. Pass this email/link on to your friends and family! Silent Auction closes on Saturday, Aug. 2 at 9:30pm.

We have several exquisite jewelry items from our great friends at FONTANA JEWELERS. Plus...Signed Cubs Jerseys; wine baskets; Private Party for 8 at Kimkasi Pub; apparel items for yourself, your kids, or your dogs; and so much more!

All proceeds benefit the Water Safety Patrol and its mission of saving lives and promoting safety in and around the water.

07/13/2025

WSP came to the aid of some people after their PWC took on some water and began sinking off the shores of Fontana over the weekend.

06/28/2025

Patrol lifeguards pulled out two kids in separate incidents yesterday at the beach after they came close to drowning. In both cases, the kids had no parents or adult supervision at the beach. They had been dropped off (one child was 8 years old, and the other was 10). Children should never be left at the beach (or pool) without DIRECT adult supervision. Lifeguards are not babysitters, and the guards cannot be expected to be able to see every person at every second. Also, any non-swimmer children should always be within arms reach of an adult at all times while in the water. Please be safe around the water, and keep a close watch on children.

06/21/2025

IT'S WINDY OUT THERE! If you're planning to swim from your boat, PUT A LIFE JACKET ON FIRST! Your boat will drift away much faster than you think. Hang on to a rope too! There have been too many drowning situations stemming from people not able to get back to their boats. Let's STAY SAFE ON THE LAKE FOR EVERYONE'S SAKE!

06/02/2025

Best summer job! We still have a few openings for Lifeguard Positions for this summer. Apply at www.watersafetypatrol.org Join the "Heroes In Red" and make a real difference in your community.

05/31/2025

Water Temperature on Geneva Lake: Today’s water temperature is 59 degrees. If you’re wondering how that stacks up against other years for the same time period, the short answer is “chilly.” Last year on May 31, the water temperature was recorded as 64 degrees. And five years ago, the temp on the last day of May came in at 60 degrees. The warmest year for May 31 over the past five years was 2023 when the temp registered a balmy 68 degrees.
Meteorologists have declared that this May has been the coldest on record for our area since 1997. That would lead us to guess at a slightly lower water temperature than what we currently see. However, Geneva Lake had an earlier than normal ice-thaw this Spring, giving the water a bit of a jump-start in the seasonal warming process. Bottom line is we’re about 5 degrees lower than last year’s mark, and a few degrees below the 5-year average. A summer heat wave could change all of that rather quickly, and we could see temps rising soon.
Cold Water safety: The concern with cold water is that it can lead to hypothermia for people who decide to go swimming, wake surfing, tubing, etc. Hypothermia can become serious or even fatal if not checked. Signs of hypothermia include.
• Shivering.
• Slurred speech or mumbling.
• Slow, shallow breathing.
• Weak pulse.
• Clumsiness or lack of coordination.
• Drowsiness or very low energy.
• Confusion or memory loss.
• Loss of consciousness.
• In infants, bright red, cold skin.
Use caution in cold water, and if you must go in, don’t stay in for long periods of time. If swimming off of a boat, please remember to “Clip Before You Dip,’ and fasten that lifejacket before entering the water.

05/22/2025

SWIM LESSON Registration continues this week!
Register online at www.watersafetypatrol.org

Lessons run from June 27 through Aug. 8.
Six different locations offered on Geneva Lake.
Cost: $45 (for twice per week), and $35 (for once per week)
PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS! www.watersafetypatrol.org

Safety & first aid service

05/18/2025

SWIM LESSONS: Geneva Lake
ONLINE Registration starts Mon. May 19 at 10:00am
IN-PERSON registration starts Mon. JUNE 23 through Wed. June 25 at our HQ. In-Person times are 9:30am to 12:00pm on Mon. & Tues.; and 3:00pm to 6:00pm on Wed.
Lessons run from June 27 through Aug. 8.
Six different locations offered for lessons.
Cost: $45 (for twice per week), and $35 (for once per week)
PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS! www.watersafetypatrol.org

05/12/2025

Get your summer started off on a safe note. Sign up to take our Boat Safety Class. Three sessions to choose from:

Class A: May 24, 25, 26 (Memorial Day Weekend)
Class B: June 25, 26, 27
Class C: July 7, 8, 9
Learn the rules of the water and how to become a safe boater

To register, please go to our website: www.watersafetypatrol.org