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Shawn Alladio - Biographical

  • Full Name: Shawn Ann Alladio 

  • Birth date:  June 21, 1961 

  • Birthplace:  Palo Alto, California

  • Occupation: Boating Safety Instructor, Professional IJSBA Racer, Creative Free Spirit

  • Mother of: Kyla, 19 years of age (Halloween Baby)

  • IJSBA Pro Racer since 1989, currently racing BP Promotions offshore events on a Yamaha Super Jet and preparing for JETRAID and World Finals Ramp Jump Contest!

  • California Department of Boating and Waterways PWC Task Force Member (since '94)

  • California State Boating Safety Advisory Committee Member ('98)

  • Member of National Safe Boating Council (since '97)

  • National Water Safety Congress Member

  • IJSBA Competition Member (since '89)

  • IJSBA Water Safety Official for the '98 and '99 Tour and World Finals

  • X-Games (IJSBA/JET PILOT) Water Safety coordinator ('98)

  • ISA/Reef Big Wave Surf Challenge Water Safety event staff and management ('98-99)

  • Quicksilver Men Who Ride Mountains ('99) Mavericks Big Wave Surf Contest

  • Likes: Kind souls, people who ask questions, people who learn from their mistakes and seek advice from others/professionals.  I think these are wise hearted people who give back to the world in many ways

  • Loathes: I loathe nothing but I have compassion for the difficult journey in life. Everyone is at a different level in their path, and it's easy to become a hypocrite if you are not willing to self evaluate over time. One must learn first to forgive ourselves enough to forgive others...for=give....'to give'... I understand how issues in  life are a struggle to come to terms with the problems we face daily.  Balance, there is always a give and a take...

  • Years Surfing: Since 1994, actually got my first board when I was 8 years old, but had a lull there for about 29 years... 

  • Years Riding Watercraft: Since 1979, 20 years now...

Profile

Surfing's Greatest Misadventures Book Signing Tour
Bank of Books, Ventura CA
Miss Purdy gets her book!

Ramp Jump

Marine World, Vallejo California.  Ramp Jump on a Yamaha Super Jet
Photo:  Ricardo Melo

For ramp jump action, check out Eric Malone's World Freestyle Watercraft Alliance - featuring the 15 foot PWC ramp jump!

Racing Days...

Racing Days... Shawn in '89

 

Personal Achievements

1999 National Water Safety Congress Regional Award. Recognition for outstanding efforts and accomplishments in prevention of water related accidents and drownings through a large region of the Nation.

January 1999.  Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Shawn Alladio in recognition of Exemplary Commitment and Outstanding Support in The Personal Watercraft Safety and Enforcement Section of Department and Boating Waterway Class, Redondo Beach Harbor Department.

1998 National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.  Recognition in the Exemplary Support of Boating Education Program to the Advancement of Boating Safety Through Education, awarded by NSBC's Virgil Chambers at the NASBLA Conference in San Diego, CA.

1998 United States Marine Corps,  Raiders Appreciation Award.  The Raid Division honored Shawn at their awards ceremony for Desert Storm medal recipients with a custom made paddle whereas each officer applied their rank and added their own dedication to her training and character.  The paddle was graced with a World War II dagger, in return Shawn donated a series of 'off the wall' trophies and Scooby Snacks to the DAWG HOUSE...

October 1998.  Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Shawn Alladio in recognition of Exemplary Commitment and Outstanding Support in the Personal Watercraft Safety and Enforcement Section of Department and Boating Waterway Class, Redondo Beach Harbor Department.

July 10, 1998.  Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Shawn Alladio in recognition of your commitment to boating safety and your participation on the California Boating Safety Advisory Committee.  California Department of Boating and Waterways.

February 14-16, 1998.  International Surfing Association Recognition Certificate, Reef Big Wave Team World Championships 1998, Todos Santos, Baja California, Mexico.

A 15 de Febrero de 1998 Asociacion de Surfing de Baja California, A. C.  Otorga el presente Reconocimiento a Shawn Alladio por haber asistido y salvado a los competidores del evento "Big Wave Team World Championship 1998" esperando que en el futuro se pueda seguir realizando, les deseamos much suerte y que dios los bendiga. 

Atentamente La Directiva

C.  Alejandro Vega  C. Jose Luis Gonzalez  C. Eduardo Echegaray
C.  Jose Mexqueiro  C. Norman Tucker  C. Jorge Torres
C.  Yadir Rodriguez  C. David Valenzuela  C. Guillermo Mendez 
C.  Rodrigo Orozco    

 

1997 National Safe Boating Council 'First Ever' Patron Member awarded to Yamaha/K38 in support of efforts to enhance boating safety information on a nationwide basis.

November 20, 1997.   Riverside County Sheriff's Department, Ben Clark Public Safety Training Center.  Certificate of Appreciation for participation on the Water and Lakes Committee in regards to Personal Watercraft Training for Law and Fire Personnel.

1997 California Boating Safety Officers Association, Certificate of Appreciation from host agency, Los Angeles Port Police for supporting the CBSOA.

May 10, 1997 Certificate of Appreciation to K38 Water Safety in recognition of efforts for educating the boating public on "Safe Boating Day", Lake Perris State Recreation Area.

May 4, 1996 Certificate of Appreciation to K38 Water Safety for assistance in educating the boating public during "Safe Boating Day", Lake Perris State Recreation Area.

 

California Department of Boating and Waterways nominee and presentation as follows:

Shawn Alladio

The organization K38 Water Safety is very active across the United States to promote aquatic and boating safety in recreation, enforcement and competition.

Shawn Alladio, the organization's founder, maintains a grueling schedule to teach advanced personal watercraft skills to marine enforcement personnel, search and rescue professionals, and special details of the armed forces (Navy, Marines   and Coast Guard).

K38 is also called upon to provide safety and rescue services while monitoring competitive events such as organized personal watercraft races (IJSBA and off-shore), surfing competitions, and the California Police Games-PWC competition.

While Shawn's work load with K38 is demanding, she still finds time to work at a community level.  Her love for the water and the future of boating draws her to youth.  She can often be found visiting local schools to share basic water safety with the students or addressing PWC clubs to promote safe operation and courtesy on the water.

Frequently K38 attends conferences, safety fairs and boat shows to distribute boating safety literature and answer aquatic and boating safety questions from the public.  These activities are done on a voluntary basis.

California is blessed to claim Shawn as a resident.  She is a friend to the Department of Boating and Waterways and is registered as a volunteer with the Department.  Her volunteer work for the Department has included assignments such as making presentations on behalf of the Safety and Education Units, serving as a consultant on PWC safety issues, and providing free PWC workshops for staff and Department hosted conferences (like National Association State Boating Law Administrators  and Western States Boating Administrators Association).

Research is a top priority for Shawn and K38 to maintain the most accurate and current information regarding boating, PWC, aquatic safety and search and rescue.  Shawn travels to locations to explore new aquatic programs or controversial safety issues.  She also keeps abreast of the latest and best safety and rescue equipment.  (Our Department has used her as a consultant on several PWC equipment and procedure issues).

While aquatic and boating safety is her livelihood, it is also a passion at a personal level.  Shawn has gone from a boating accident victim to a herald for water and boating safety.  By founding K38 Water Safety and developing excellent training courses, she has become recognized Nationally and Internationally as an aquatic safety expert.

I respectfully nominate Shawn Alladio for the Nation Award from the National Water Safety Congress based on her numerous contributions to water and boating safety.

-Dolores Farrel, Department of Boating and Waterways
2008 Shawn Alladio. All Rights Reserved.