Blake Dresner was the definition of a ‘waterman’. Growing up in Leucadia, Blake became very familiar with the ocean and was a standout surfer at a very young age. His talents eventually led him to travel the world in search of waves. On one of his excursions in Java, he saved the lives of two local children who were pulled out to sea. Through this experience he recognized the need for a higher level of lifesaving education in remote coastal communities around the world.