It is widely accepted that the Hawaiian Lifeguards pioneered what today is the most efficient method of rough water rescue. By using a quick and agile Personal Water Craft, with attached rescue board, they were effectively able to rescue swimmers and surfers, often before serious trouble ensued. Using the proactive philosophy of proper preparation and risk assessment, today PWC are an invaluable tool of the trade.

At High Surf Accessories we share the Hawaiian Lifeguard’s “You can never be too prepared” philosophy and have proudly manufactured their equipment for the past 8 years. We work closely with the lifeguard and rescue agencies in the Hawaiian Islands to develop products that enhance the rescue capabilities of the PWC. Our unique products are used be Navy Seals, Professional Rescue Personnel, and Tow Surfers worldwide.

Our state of the art designs, while performance driven, are durable enough to withstand the most extreme ocean conditions in the world. We never sacrifice quality for cost. Safety is our highest priority and we always use the finest materials.

HSA was born on the North Shore of Oahu when waterman Mike Slattery began to fabricate rescue products for his own personal use. Collaborating with lifeguards like Archie Kalepa, Terry Ahue and Darric Doerner, it wasn’t long before Slattery was outfitting PWC for others. Today Mike Slattery is considered one of the world's authority on PWC rescue equipment. He regularly lectures at industry related venues including the United States Lifeguard Association's National Conference and the State of Hawaii’s Tow Surfing Certification Courses.

At HSA our mission is based upon the same proactive philosophy as the Hawaiian Lifeguard’s. We have utmost respect for the ocean and always enter it meticulously prepared. We aim to help you outfit your PWC with the best products possible so that you too can be properly prepared. Safety First.

Mike Slattery
Mike Slattery has been designing an manufacturing water rescue equipment and outfitting Personal Water Craft since 1997. This former Proffessional skier's love for the ocean eventually drew him back to Hawaii, where he began to hone his skills in Surfing and Windsurfing. Accustom to operating on the edge Slattery was struck by the lack of ocean related safety equipment. The equipment designed for his personal use was soon noticed and employed by Hawaiian water safety professionals. High Surf Accessories was born in 1998 when Slattery began to outfit PWC's with accessories that enhanced the crafts’ rescue capabilities.

Mike Slattery is considered the authority on PWC rescue equipment and outfitting. A certified PWC Rescue Craft Instructor, regularly lectures at the State of Hawaii Tow Surfing Certification course as well as United States Lifeguard Association Conference's. HSA has outfitted PWC's used worldwide by Lifeguard agencies, police / fire departments, Navy Seals and tow in surfers. Mike Slattery and HSA products have appeared on Outdoor Life Network, Discovery Channel, water rescue features, countless tow in surfing video's, and in numerous surfing publication.