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New USCG-Approved LIFE RING Draws Attention at 2024 Wyoming Recreation and Parks Conference

New USCG-Approved LIFE RING Draws Attention at 2024 Wyoming Recreation and Parks Conference
Lifeguard Times
  • PublishedOctober 17, 2024

The innovative new USCG-approved LIFE RING™ buoy was a standout topic at the 2024 Wyoming Recreation and Parks Association (WRPA) Annual Conference, held in Cheyenne, Wyoming. The LIFE RING, developed and marketed by eLifeguard.com, garnered significant attention for its advanced water safety features, Lifeguard Times reports.

eLifeguard.com, a global leader in water safety and rescue equipment based in Rockledge, Florida, has been in operation for over 25 years. The company collaborated with the US Coast Guard (USCG) for several years to ensure the LIFE RING meets and exceeds safety regulations for lifesaving devices.

Unlike traditional vinyl-dipped buoy models, the LIFE RING is made from closed-cell foam that resists absorbing water or bodily fluids, even if punctured. It also features a patented LIFE GRIPS™ technology, making it easier to grab and hold onto during rescues—an innovation that sets it apart from older models known for cracking, fading, and other durability issues. This feature was first introduced in eLifeguard.com’s LIFE™ Rescue Tube, which has become a standard tool for lifeguards worldwide.

The LIFE RING is designed for a wide range of uses, including at commercial and residential swimming pools, beaches, lakes, camps, and on watercraft.

For more information on the USCG-approved LIFE RING, visit eLifeguard.com’s website.

Joe Yans

Joe Yans is a 25-year-old journalist and interviewer based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. As a local news correspondent and an opinion section interviewer for Wyoming Star, Joe has covered a wide range of critical topics, including the Israel-Palestine war, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the 2024 U.S. presidential election, and the 2025 LA wildfires. Beyond reporting, Joe has conducted in-depth interviews with prominent scholars from top US and international universities, bringing expert perspectives to complex global and domestic issues.