2025 New York State Lifeguard of the Year – Presented to Tim Cabasino

Tim Cabasino has earned the title of New York State Lifeguard of the Year through nearly two decades of elite performance, leadership, and lifesaving excellence. A Division 1 collegiate swimmer and 15-time Long Island Champion, Tim has demonstrated exceptional athleticism and dedication to the craft of lifesaving. He is a 4-time National Champion in both […]

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July 29, 2025
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2025 Lifetime Achievement Award – Presented to Jim McAllister

Jim McAllister is a true icon in the aquatic world, whose contributions span over six decades. A 9-time national champion with the NYAC Water Polo team, Jim brought intensity, leadership, and excellence to every competition. As captain of the New York State Tech swim and water polo teams, he earned All-American honors as a backstroker, […]

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July 29, 2025
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Junior Lifeguards 2025, week # 4

This Sunday was the final session of our Junior Lifeguard educational program, and it was packed with fun and learning. On the ocean front, our juniors showed off the skills they’ve learned all summer. They practiced tower entries, log rolling, paddle board pick-ups, and the always-exciting beach flags. The biggest highlight was the boys vs. […]

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July 27, 2025
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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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July 25 – World Drowning Prevention Day

July 25 is World Drowning Prevention Day — a critical reminder that drowning is a global public health issue. According to the World Health Organization, more than 30 people lose their lives to drowning every hour, totaling an estimated 300,000 deaths each year. It remains one of the top ten causes of death among children […]

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July 24, 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
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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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Lightning Safety

Lightning is one of the most overlooked weather dangers. Every thunderstorm—whether it has one lightning bolt or a thousand—can be deadly. In the U.S., lightning kills about 20 to 30 people each year and injures hundreds more. People often worry more about tornadoes, hail, or strong winds, but lightning is the only one that can […]

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July 16, 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
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Smith Point Competes at Mid-Atlantic Regional Lifeguard Championship

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. […]

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July 10, 2025
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