The 17th National Lifesaving Championship and International Symposium will be held in Joao Pessoa - ParaĆba - Brazil with involvement of 600 athletes from 18 different states from Brazil, as well as competitors from other countries in the Americas. A conference on drowning prevention will be held with 450 participants. All lifesavers are welcome. The event is hosted by: Sociedade Brasileira de Salvamento Aquatico.