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Blue Journey Dangerous Waves Project (USA) by Bruckner Chase
The Blue Journey Dangerous Wave Project is an educational effort by Bruckner Chase in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service. It bolsters an impactful, practical film series with a public outreach via clinics and talks that are augmented by partnership developments with like-minded corporate sponsors and environmental organizations. For its focus on beach and ocean safety, for its public goal of Situational Awareness when swimmers and non-swimmers alike are in, on or near open bodies of water, for its messaging focused on Respect the Ocean, the Blue Journey Dangerous Wave Project is a worthy nominee for the 2017 World Open Water Swimming Offering of the Year.
Faaaloalo I Le Vasa
Faaaloalo I Le Vasa means Respect the Ocean in the Samoan language.
It is the specific messaging of the Blue Journey Dangerous Wave Project, the brainchild of Bruckner Chase who masterminded the concept and is producing an educational film series in collaboration with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Weather Service.
The project combines an impactful, practical film series that is meant for all individuals – swimmers and non-swimmers alike – who visit the coastlines around the world. Chase also created a public outreach program, delivered via free clinics and public talks that are augmented by partnership developments with like-minded corporate sponsors and environmental organizations.
“The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and its National Weather Service has always provided a vast amount of information for the public,” described Chase. “But we are making it more interesting and relevant to beach-goers and those who enjoy marine sports.”
The short films and presentations are focused on beach and ocean safety. “Situational Awareness is our goal in, on or near open bodies of water.”
Its overall message is focused on Respect the Ocean – or Faaaloalo I le Vasa.
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