# Budget-Friendly Rescue Vehicles The ASAP Water Rescue Craft is Meant for Lifeguards on a Budget By Michael Hines | Published 2011-12-05 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asap-water-rescue-craft References: [designbuzz](http://www.designbuzz.com/asap-water-rescue-craft-lifeguards-life-easier.html) & [rosskempdesign](http://rosskempdesign.com/) Designer Ross Kemp is trying to make it easier for lifeguards to save lives with his ASAP water rescue craft. The ASAP is a [propeller-driven watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/propel-kit) designed to help lifeguards reach struggling swimmers sooner. Lifeguards have a tough job to say the least. They are expected to ensure swimmers are safe using only their eyes, ears and outdated equipment. The ASAP water rescue craft would give lifeguards an edge by giving them a quick way to get out to victims. The craft is small, lightweight and has been created with the victim in mind. The craft's compact size and ability to easily transport two gives it a slight edge over both a [jet ski](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/responsible-rider) (bulkier and more expensive) and a life preserver. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Propeller-driven Watercraft:** Designing propeller-driven watercrafts for rescue purposes presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in lifeguard equipment. - **Improved Lifeguard Equipment:** Creating lightweight and compact rescue equipment tailored to the needs of lifeguards could disrupt the market and enhance rescue operations. - **Efficient Swim-rescue Solutions:** Developing efficient swim-rescue solutions can revolutionize the way lifeguards save lives and improve overall water safety. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Watercraft Manufacturing:** Incorporating the design and manufacturing of propeller-driven watercrafts into the watercraft manufacturing industry can lead to disruptive innovations in rescue vehicles. - **Lifeguard Equipment Manufacturing:** Innovating and manufacturing lightweight and compact lifeguard equipment can introduce disruptive changes to the lifeguard equipment manufacturing industry. - **Water Safety Services:** Providing efficient swim-rescue solutions and services can offer disruptive advancements within the water safety industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Automated Search Rescue Crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zelim-guardian.md) - [Self-Propelling Controlled Buoys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usafe.md) - [Lifesaving Swimming Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-vest.md) - [Wondrously Versatile Watercraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/versatile-watercraft.md) - [Flatpack Oceanic Lifeboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-rescue-lifeboat.md) - [Flood Rescue Lifejacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flood-resuce-lifejacket.md) - [Personal Aquatic Scooter Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwater-scooter-concept.md) - [Compact Underwater Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asiwo-u1.md) - [In-House Fire Prevention Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-fighter.md)