DUCK, NC | PROFESSIONAL LIFEGUARD SERVICE
Built for the Beach,
Rooted in Rescue.
Decades of Experience on These Sands
Established in September 2025, Outer Banks Water Safety is a service backed by over 30 years of combined ocean rescue experience both locally and internationally. We proudly serve the town of Duck, NC, providing a full ocean rescue service to ensure residents and visitors can enjoy the water with confidence.
OUR MISSIONS & VALUES
The Foundation of Duck’s Coastal Protection
Mission-Focused
Integrity
We operate with a singular focus: the safety of our beaches. Our commitments are built on transparency, reliability, and the unwavering dedication of professional rescuers.
Hands-on
Leadership
Our leadership isn't behind a desk; it’s rooted in decades of active rescue work. We lead from the front, bringing real-world sand-and-saltwater experience to every decision.
Community Trust
Local roots meet international standards. We leverage deep knowledge of the North Carolina coastline to provide high-level safety that homeowners and visitors trust.
The Professionals Behind the Watch
Combining decades of local Duck, NC rescue experience with international water safety certification standards.
Riley Young
DIRECTOR
Riley is a part-time Dare County EMT with over 15 years of combined ocean rescue experience across the Towns of Duck, Nags Head, and the Australian Lifeguard Service.
Originally from Queensland, Australia, Riley has combined frontline emergency medical training with extensive lifeguarding experience since relocating to the Outer Banks in 2016. His leadership style is hands-on and disciplined, grounded in professional water safety standards both locally and internationally.
Bri Young
OPERATIONS SUPPORT
Bri is an Outer Banks native and highly experienced ocean lifeguard with 15 years of professional ocean rescue expertise.
As the owner of Outer Surf and a respected big-wave surfer, she possesses an intimate understanding of local surf conditions and coastal hazards. Bri’s lifelong connection to the ocean brings invaluable local knowledge and credibility to our water safety mission.
