Certifications
• United States Lifesaving Association Open Water Instructor - Class I
• American Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor
• American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer Instructor
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Instructor
• United States Army "Risk Management" Instructor Trainee
• Emergency Medical Technician Trained
• Co-Author of HLA Rescue Craft Manual
• Developed & Implemented Water Safety Training with the HPD, HFD, EMS, MAST, & Coast Guard

Open Water Accomplishments
25 Years of competition experience throughout the Hawaiian Islands and US Mainland against some of the world’s best watermen.
United States Lifesaving Association National Champion 1985
4-time Molokai Channel Surfski Competitor
2002 Swim Champion - Oahu
Pipeline Body Surfing Championships, Finalist

QUOTES
"As race director for the Hawaii Dragon Boat Races, I have utilized his services in my annual event in Honolulu. I have only the greatest regard for his abilities and the services that he provides for my races."
- John Clark, Assistant Fire Chief
Honolulu Fire Department

"The success of (the US Army Western Command Safety Awareness Activities, 1989) was due in great measure to Mr. Rust who took the time to share his expertise on water safety."
- Claude T. Ivey, Major General
U.S. Army Acting Commander

"Mr. William Scearce, the father of the children you rescued, wrote to me expressing his appreciation. Your efforts are a credit to the City and county of Honolulu. Keep up the good work." (1979)
- Frank F. Fasi, Mayor
City and County of Honolulu

"Kendall has been an excellent resource for our Company. His experience and practical teaching techniques has allowed him to provide us with the best service we have found over the past 15 years of being in business."
- Jan Prins, Ph. D, Director
Prins Aquatherapy Physical Rehabilitation

"As a result of Kendall’s hard work and dedication to the (Marine Sports) program it has become the most popular special program we offer to students from our campus in Japan."
- Lance S. Sato, Special Programs Director
Hawaii Tokai International College