Join Us: The 6th Annual Maurice Cousin Golf Tournament

Swings That Save Lives | Benefitting Bring a Noodle

📅 Event Details

  • Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

  • Location: Royal Golf Club | Slidell, LA

  • Check-in: Noon | Tee-off: 1:00 pm

Ready to make a difference?

100% Preventable. 100% Survivable

Every year, more than 100 people lose their lives to rip currents in the U.S. Tragically, 26% of those victims are rescuers—brave individuals attempting to save someone else.

The reality is simple: If you can float, you can survive.

While coastal residents are often well-trained in water safety, it is the visitors and vacationers who are most at risk. We are dedicated to closing that education gap. We provide life-saving awareness for everyone who loves the ocean but doesn’t live near the shore. With the right education and a simple flotation device—like a noodle—we can ensure every beach trip ends safely.

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Rip Current Deaths Annually in the US
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Lifeguard Rescues from Rip Currents in the US
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Preventable Deaths from Rip Currents

Stay Calm

Stay Calm, float and conserve your energy, let it pull you out

Swim Parallel

When you feel it start to let go swim parallel to the shore

Ride the Waves

Once you swim away from the Rip, ride the waves back to the shore

Rescue

The best way to rescue someone is to throw them something to float on, call 911 and find a lifeguard

Before you head out to the beach make sure you check the Rip Current Forecast!

OUR TEAM

Shelli Oulliber

Chief Executive Officer/President

Shelli Oulliber

Kelly Schellang

Executive Director/Vice President

Kelly Schellang

David Butler

Chief Financial Officer/ Treasurer

David Butler

Patricia Gray

Secretary

Patricia Gray

Craig Conners

Member at Large

Craig Conner

Trisha Jay Loechler

Member at Large

Trisha Jay Loechler

Show us your “Noodles”

Getting the word out, changing the way we go to the beach

Spread the Word. Save a Life.

We can’t change the way the world visits the beach without your support.

Bring a Noodle was developed to help increase rip current awareness and education. Information provided is not intended as a substitute for advice from other professional organizations.  We encourage you to consult with other agencies and professionals such as the United States Lifesaving Association, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the National Weather Service for additional information.  The soul use or reliance of any information contained within this site is at your own risk.