That Others May Live
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The 106th Rescue Wing has lost four Airmen
On behalf of Smith Point Lifeguards, who have been friends of the 106th for years, we are deeply saddened by this loss of life. These men will always be remembered for their heroism… The 106th Rescue Wing has lost four of our members when the HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopter they were flying crashed near […]
Read More The 106th Rescue Wing has lost four AirmenWhat “flora and fauna” lives off of the coast of Long Island
Humpback whales feeding cooperatively. Photo by: Nicole Starkweather Many patrons each year ask us: what kind of marine life lives in the Ocean in front of us? What’s in the water? Is this a king crab? Is it a dolphin or a shark? … All are great questions and here is a little snippet into […]
Read More What “flora and fauna” lives off of the coast of Long IslandHonoring All Who Served – Veteran’s Day
Veterans Day is a time to honor all U.S. service members for all they’ve done. 8 Ways to Express Appreciation on Veterans Day Veterans Day is an important day for showing appreciation to members of our military, past and present. If you’re looking for an appropriate way to honor a veteran in your life, or would like […]
Read More Honoring All Who Served – Veteran’s DayComing to you this Holiday Season…
Chris Penteck accepted into the International Surf Lifesaving Association Project Indonesia Program
Chris Penteck was accepted into the ISLA’s (International Surf Lifesaving Association) Project Indonesia program where he will be helping the local lifeguards in Pangandaran, The International Surf Lifesaving Association’s (ISLA) Lifeguards Without Borders initiative was started in 2006 and has helped to promote drowning prevention in multiple countries throughout the world. In December 2017, the […]
Read More Chris Penteck accepted into the International Surf Lifesaving Association Project Indonesia ProgramUpgrade of Smith Point campgrounds
Suffolk County Parks Department workers are upgrading the camping grounds this week at Smith Point. Source: https://www.facebook.com/suffolkcountyparks/posts/1706728296004197
Read More Upgrade of Smith Point campgroundsUSGS Tracks Evolution of a Fire Island Hurricane-Made Breach
USGS scientist Owen Brenner walks across the Fire Island wilderness breach carrying a GPS backpack that allows him to collect precise elevation data in the shallows. Credit: Cheryl Hapke, USGS Release Date: OCTOBER 10, 2017 A study finds that although the “wilderness breach” created by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 has reached a relatively stable size and […]
Read More USGS Tracks Evolution of a Fire Island Hurricane-Made BreachBoat capsized while fishing the Moriches Inlet – Cupsogue Beach
By Paul Peluso About 9:45 this morning a boat with one occupant capsized while fishing just outside of Moriches Inlet. According to witnesses, the 20? center console was fishing close to shore and took a wave over stern. The fisherman tried to bilge the water out but it either didn’t work or couldn’t handle the volume of […]
Read More Boat capsized while fishing the Moriches Inlet – Cupsogue BeachWaterspout off of Cupsogue Beach
This is very unusual for Cupsogue and/or Smith Point or any other south shore beaches. Waterspout off of Cupsogue Beach moving towards Smith Point Credit: Bob Brown, Manorville A waterspout is an intense columnar vortex (usually appearing as a funnel-shaped cloud) that occurs over a body of water. Some are connected to a cumulus congestus […]
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