Jones Beach Wins 2023 L.I. Lifeguard Championship

Team Jones Beach officially crowned the Long Island Lifeguard Champions 🏆. Congratulations to all! Results: Distance Swim: Jones Beach 1st, Long Beach 2nd, Fire Island 3rd, Smith Point 4th, East Hampton 5th, Town of Hempstead 6th, Westhampton 7th 2K Run: East Hampton 1st, Jones Beach 2nd, Smith Point 3rd, Fire Island 4th, Town of Hempstead […]

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July 31, 2023

Junior Lifeguards 2023, week #4

This was our fourth and final week of Junior Lifeguard training. The surf was moderate with occasional 3-4 foot shore break. Our juniors did well and learned the basics of a double yoke rescue. As always, our goal is to educate our Suffolk County Patrons and youth about ocean safety. Through ocean training, interaction and […]

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July 30, 2023

Be Sun Smart

SPF – Sun Protection Factor Who should wear SPF?Everyone. Sunscreen protects you from harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays, which can cause skin cancer and premature aging of the skin. How much sunscreen do I need and how often?Most adults need about 1 ounce — or enough to fill a shot glass — to fully cover their […]

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July 29, 2023

A humpback whale visits Smith Point

On a Tuesday morning, a young, approximately thirty foot humpback whale swam to visit Smith Point. This great creature was spotted feeding on a school of bunker fish, approximately a half a mile directly South from Smith Point. It was a great site to see and experience.

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July 26, 2023

A paddle boarder saved at Meschutt Beach

In a daring display of clear thinking and swift action, Captain Matt Martins and a lifeguard Brett Doxsee (Who finished The Ironman Triathlon 2 days ago…) sprang into action to rescue a distressed paddle boarder who found himself in a unnerving situation two miles north from Meschutt’s shore. It was a serene summer day, but […]

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July 25, 2023

Brett Doxsee finishes The Ironman!

The Ironman Triathlon is a grueling and prestigious endurance event that pushes athletes to their limits. Consisting of a 2.4-mile (3.86 km) swim, 112-mile (180.25 km) bike ride, and a full 26.2-mile (42.20 km) marathon run, it demands remarkable physical and mental stamina. The event, which originated in 1978 in Hawaii, has grown into a […]

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July 24, 2023

Junior Lifeguards 2023, week #3

This was our third week of Junior Lifeguard training. The surf was moderate with occasional 4 foot shore break. Our juniors did well and learned a thing or two about the Atlantic Ocean and safety. As always, our goal is to educate our Suffolk County Patrons and youth about ocean safety. Through ocean training, interaction […]

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July 23, 2023

THE REPLACEMENT OF THE SMITH POINT BRIDGE OVER NARROW BAY

Proposed Bridge Rendering, view southwest The Suffolk County Department of Public Works (SCDPW) is undertaking a project to replace the existing Smith PointBridge over Narrow Bay carrying the William Floyd Parkway (C.R. 46), in the Town of Brookhaven. This project is abeing funded in part with money from the Federal Highway Administration. Since the public […]

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July 19, 2023

Junior Lifeguards 2023, Weekend 2

During the second weekend of the Smith Point Junior Lifeguard program, the 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. Sign in, […]

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July 15, 2023