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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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 […]
Read More 2009 Pat DooleyRobert Kolar – 2009 New York State Lifeguard of the Year
2008 Jack “Rambo” Vivonetto

Jack Andrew Vivonetto is a proud native of Rocky Point, Long Island. Jack grew up playing football, wrestling, and lacrosse. He was the 2008 and 2009 captain of the Hofstra Men’s Lacrosse Team, where Jack also attained a degree in History. Jack lists some of his fondest moments as a Smith Point lifeguard, while forging […]
Read More 2008 Jack “Rambo” VivonettoRichard Cestro – 2008 New York State Lifeguard of the Year
2007 – Erik Gorman

Erik Gorman joined the Smith Point Ocean Rescue Team in the summer of 2000 and worked hard to earn his place among the nation’s finest lifesavers. With a history in atheletics, he was drawn to the competition team and helped win multiple national championships. Now, Erik is an elementary school educator who trys to instill […]
Read More 2007 – Erik GormanJohn Ryan, Jr. – 2007 New York State Lifeguard of the Year

2006 Mariusz Borkowski

Mariusz Borkowski joined the Smith Point Lifeguards in 1997. A swimmer for both Lindenhurst High School and Adelphi University, Mariusz credits his lifeguard experiences at the beach for making him a better person, teacher and coach. Mariusz works at Bay Shore High School as a Physical Education teacher and coach, where he instills the qualities […]
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