Congratulations to Kate, Juliette, Olivia and Catherine

Congratulations to Kate Ottman, Juliette Kristophel, Olivia Plummer, and Catherine from Virginia Beach on an outstanding performance at the USLA National Lifeguard Championship in California! Securing 7th place in the highly competitive Landline event. Competing against the best girl lifeguards from across the nation, our Smith Point ladies demonstrated remarkable strength and determination under pressure. […]

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August 11, 2025
Posted in News, Tournaments

Smith Point Triathlon 2025

DATE: August 3, 2025PLACE: Smith Point County Park, Shirley, NY View Course MapsSwim | Bike | Run | Transition Sprint Triathlon SWIM: 500 MetersBIKE: 10.2 MilesRUN: 5 Kilometers Voted the #2 BEST Sprint Triathlon in the US by USA TODAY TOP TEN! The swim in calm Narrow Bay and flat, fast bike course are a great lead up to the run over the bridge for the […]

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August 3, 2025
Posted in News, Training

Chaos in the Caribbean: A race to escape

Lt. Col. Sean Boughal, (Smith Point class of 1985) of the 106th Rescue Wing, based in the Hamptons, spoke about his team’s mission to perform rescue operations in Puerto Rico in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. NewsdayTV’s Ken Buffa reports. The 106th Rescue Wing celebrates 50 years of lifesaving!

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August 1, 2025
Posted in Alumni, News

Can a Russian Earthquake Send a Tsunami to Long Island?

After hearing about a big earthquake in Russia, some people might wonder if a tsunami could reach Long Island. The simple answer is no—a tsunami from Russia cannot hit Long Island. Here’s why: Most powerful earthquakes in Russia happen near the Pacific Ocean, in places like the Kamchatka Peninsula or the Kuril Islands. These areas […]

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July 30, 2025
Posted in Beach Safety, News

Into the Darkness: A daring mid-ocean rescue mission

Lt. Col. Viera (Smith Point Class of 1986) making a difference! An elite Long Island-based search and rescue team is marking 50 years of saving lives. Today, we take you into the darkness to revisit one of their most complex and daring missions. In 2017, under the cover of night and more than 1,700 miles […]

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July 30, 2025
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Smith Point Wins the 2025 L.I. Lifeguard Championship

Lifeguard competitions are exciting and challenging events where trained lifeguards from local beaches and agencies come together to showcase their lifesaving skills and physical endurance. But first the 2025 Long Island Lifeguard Championship kicked off with a few award presentations. The first award of the morning was the Lifetime Achievement Award, presented to Jim McAllister. […]

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July 29, 2025
Posted in News, Our Sponsors, Tournaments
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Smith Point Wins The 2025 East Hampton Tournament

Smith Point Lifeguards did well at the 2025 East Hampton Lifeguard Tournament, showcasing grit, speed, and teamwork in one of the toughest competitions of the summer. Facing fierce competition from elite teams across Long Island, Smith Point rose to the challenge with strong performances throughout the tournament. The tournament opened with a grueling 2K beach […]

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July 25, 2025
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Junior Lifeguards 2025, week #3

During the exciting third week of Junior Lifeguards Educational Program, both ocean and bayside teams worked very diligently and had a great time learning new skills. On the oceanfront, our Juniors started the day with tower entries, practicing how to quickly and safely enter the water from the lifeguard stand. They followed that with a […]

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July 21, 2025
Posted in Beach Safety, Junior Lifeguards, News

TWA Flight 800 – Almost 30 Years Later

TWA Flight 800 was a Trans World Airlines Boeing 747-131 that tragically exploded and crashed into the Atlantic Ocean near East Moriches, New York, on July 17, 1996, just 12 minutes after departing from JFK Airport en route to Paris and Rome. All 230 passengers and crew aboard perished, making it one of the deadliest […]

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July 17, 2025
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Junior Lifeguards 2025, week #2

During the second week of the Junior Lifeguard Educational Program at Meschutt, our still water beach, boys and girls kicked off the morning with a quarter-mile beach run to get warmed up. After stretching and hydration, participants focused on flat tow rescues—practicing safe approaches and proper towing techniques in calm water. The flat conditions allowed […]

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July 14, 2025
Posted in Beach Safety, Junior Lifeguards, News