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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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. […]
Read More Smith Point Wins the 2025 L.I. Lifeguard Championship
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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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 […]
Read More Junior Lifeguards 2025, week #3
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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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 […]
Read More Junior Lifeguards 2025, week #2
Each year (7/9/2025), lifeguards who patrol the beaches throughout our region come together to compete in the USLA Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships. The purpose of such an event is to showcase the skills and knowledge it takes to be a lifeguard. The day is filled with action-packed events that can’t be seen in any other forum. […]
Read More Smith Point Competes at Mid-Atlantic Regional Lifeguard Championship
Our Junior Lifeguard Program had another exciting and action-packed day at the beach. The morning kicked off with a half mile soft sand run, testing the endurance and legs stamina of all participants. After warming up, the juniors practiced tower entries, focusing on technique and safety. The surfboard relay followed, where teams raced through the […]
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July 4th is also known as Independence Day in the United States. It marks the day in 1776 when the country declared its independence from Great Britain. On this day, the Founding Fathers signed the Declaration of Independence. Many people celebrate with fireworks, parades, and barbecues. Families often gather, and towns hold events like concerts […]
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On Saturday, June 7th, Lt. Col. Marty Viera (Smith Point Class of 1987) officially took command of the 106th Rescue Wing’s 103rd Rescue Squadron, during a ceremony on Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base, Westhampton Beach, N.Y. Congratulations Lt. Col. Viera on your new position, we look forward to your leadership and what the […]
Read More Congratulations Lt. Col. Marty Viera!