And we are off… 2017 season is over, be safe, be smart and remember … always swim near a lifeguard! Beach Safety Tips 1.Swim only in guarded area. 2.Do not dive into shallow water. 3.No ball playing or Frisbees on shore line. 4.Never swim alone. 5.Children should always swim with adult supervision. 6.Check with lifeguards […]
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Smith Point Lifeguard, Mike Hartman (Class of 2010) is at it again! Long Island airmen describe Texas rescues, Harvey devastation Updated August 31, 2017 10:13 PM By Rachel Uda rachel.uda@newsday.com Jordan St. Clair spent much of Wednesday in Beaumont, Texas, dangling from a cable high above roads “like rivers” and parking lots “like lakes,” hoisting […]
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WORK AT SMITH POINT BEACH The patio area near the beach hut at Smith Point has been cleaned up and refurbished.
Read More Beach Hut Patio updatedAlways support your local Lifeguards! We ALL are trained professionals! “Galveston Island Beach Patrol has made over 160 high water rescues so far related to Hurricane Harvey. We, along with our public safety partners, are now holding our own and appreciate all the support offered from our brothers and sisters in the USLA family. Peter […]
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This page explains what actions to take when you receive a hurricane watch or warning alert from the National Weather Service for your local area. It also provides tips on what to do before, during, and after a hurricane. Hurricane Basics What Hurricanes are massive storm systems that form over the water and move toward […]
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By M. Borkowski Brett Friedman receives The Billy George USLA National Sportsmanship Award. This award is presented to the individual, who in the opinion of the Officials, displayed the best sportsmanship at the USLA National Championships. During the USLA National Championship in Daytona, Florida on Thursday, beach flags preliminaries were in full swing. Brett Friedman […]
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Photo (www.si.com) Wisconsin football: 5 freshmen who have stood out during fall camp Wisconsin freshman quarterback Jack Coan is pushing for the backup job. By Jesse Temple Wisconsin’s football program has built enough depth at most positions that the Badgers rarely require the services of freshmen. Coaches would much prefer to redshirt those players in an […]
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The Volusia County Lifeguard Association didn’t disappoint again. Daytona Beach Lifeguards put on another spectacular, full of excitement and well organized venue. Lifeguards from all over the Country came to compete. Riis Park lifeguards came to play! They put on a spectacular competition and after three days of swim, run and paddle events edged out […]
Read More Smith Point takes 2nd at 2017 National Lifeguard Championship!
Blacklegged (Deer) Tick The female deer tick has a tear drop shape with a reddish-orange abdomen and solid black dorsal shield. The male is smaller and a uniform black in color. The nymph also has a tear drop shape, but is a dark brown to black in color. […]
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By M. Borkowski At approximately 1:45 PM, while training rescue techniques and patrolling on the waver-runners, Captains Garrett Thibodeau and Pat Scribner noticed a boater stranded near the new inlet. The boater waved to Waverunner-Rescue-Unit and both lifeguards responded immediately. It was clear that the boater was in distress and needed help. It was a […]
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