Did you know? Rip currents are the DEADLIEST ocean hazzard and account for over 80% of rescues performed by lifeguards. Rip currents are powerful, narrow channels of fast-moving water that are prevalent along the East and West coasts of the U.S., as well as along the shores of gulf and the Great Lakes. Moving at speeds of […]
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Final Results… The Sanyo Bussan International Lifesaving Cup 2018 officially opened this afternoon with teams from Japan Great Britain South Africa New Zealand USA Australia Hong Kong. Day One is officially over and the United States National Lifesaving Team is in a solid 5th place at the SANYO CUP. Good luck Alex Triani! 1st AUSTRALIA 455pt 2nd NEW ZEALAND 435pt 3rd JAPAN A […]
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Dead whale washed up on the Lafayette beach. Beautiful creature. ? cred Lindsay Greenstein Foto Credit: Brad Sandok
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Attention Lifeguards, Anybody who has not received the start up paperwork contact Chief B. Kolar ASAP! Thank you. B.K.
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The USA Lifesaving National Team to Japan has been announced. Congratulations to Alex Triani on getting selected to represent Smith Point Lifeguards and United States of America. Way to go!
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The Smith Point Junior Lifeguard program’s goal is to educate our Suffolk County Patrons and youth about ocean safety. Through ocean training, interaction and exploration, the Smith Point Junior Lifeguards gain: development of confidence, mental and physical fitness and respect for one another and the coastal environment. Each Saturday, (7/7/18, 7/14/18, 7/21/18 and 7/28/18) the […]
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Duncan Hillery receives Golden Apple Award The Golden Apple Award is given to teacher candidates who have shown tremendous growth throughout the program of study and exhibit great potential for the teaching profession. Recipients are nominated and selected by faculty members. Congratulations Hillery!!!
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Matt Hauser receives the Francis Moench Award. This award is given the one senior graduating from Suny Cortland for having the highest GPA as a physical education major. In a Matt’s words: “Transferring to Cortland was one of the best decisions I have ever made…Excited to see what the future holds!” Congratularions Matt!
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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 Airmen