Kevin Kolar – New York State Lifeguard of the Year

Kevin Kolar started his ocean lifeguard career in 1986 at Smith Point Park, under the Legendary Joseph W. Dooley. During his tenure, as a Senior Lifeguard, Mr. Kolar maintained the outstanding record of “0” drownings. Kevin Kolar as one of the country’s top land pullers has led the Smith Point team to numerous Local, Regional and […]

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August 24, 2013

2013 Cassie Dooley

Cassie Dooley Lifeguard of the Year Cassie Dooley is currently going into her senior year at Bayport-Blue Point High School. Cassie exhibits on a daily basis what ocean rescue stands for. She is responsible, quick-thinking, and reliable. When she is not in tower, you will still see her working. From taking care of the tower, […]

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August 23, 2013

2012 Michael Brocki

Michael Brocki joined the Smith Point Lifeguards in the summer of 2002 and, from the beginning, it was evident that Michael had the skills and Ocean moxi to be an outstanding Smith Point Lifeguard. A couple of months before joining SPORT, Brocki won a State Championship in 200 freestyle! With great success in the pool, […]

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March 3, 2013

2011 Brendan Tyson

Brendan Tyson graduated from Center Moriches High School in June of 2007 and attended Oneonta State University. Brendan wrestled for two years, while attending Oneonta State University. He joined the Smith Point Lifeguards in June of 2005. Over the past 7 years, he has been a role model and a great lifesaver at Suffolk County […]

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August 29, 2011

2010 Michael Brocki

Michael Brocki joined the Smith Point Lifeguards in the summer of 2002 and, from the beginning, it was evident that Michael had the skills and Ocean moxi to be an outstanding Smith Point Lifeguard. A couple of months before joining SPORT, Brocki won a State Championship in 200 freestyle! With great success in the pool, […]

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August 1, 2010

2009 Pat Dooley

Pat Dooley Lifeguard of the Year- Patrick Dooley graduated from Bayport-Blue Point High School in 2007 and Cornell University in 2011. Pat first became a lifeguard in 2005, following his family’s long legacy of life saving. He was known for being quick off the tower and dependable in the roughest surfing conditions. He left Smith […]

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August 1, 2009