As we are all enjoying the super warm weather and water over the past several weeks, you may have come across some of these jellyfish-like creatures. They are called salps. They are present in our waters as of late because of phytoplankton blooms. This is their food source. The black/reddish dot in the center of […]
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Shark attack survivors Lindsay Bruns, Zach Gallo, John Mullins, Shawn Donnelly and Max Haynes join TODAY to share their stories of survival and offer advice on what to do if you come face to face with a shark. They also reveal if they are planning to get back in the ocean. https://www.today.com/video/shark-attack-survivors-share-their-stories-offer-advice-to-swimmers-145052229597
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Thoughts on this, anyone? https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2022/07/25/drone-rescues-teenager-drowning-spain-orig-cb-aw.cnn
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The Smith Point Lifeguard Association negotiated a second one-year deal with the Suffolk County Administration to raise average hourly pay. Our union represents approximately 100 lifeguards at all three Suffolk County beaches; Smith Point, Cupsogue and Meschutt. We are happy to announce that this MOA will put our lifeguard compensation more on par with that […]
Read More 2022 MOA (Memorandum of Agreement) Approved by the S.C. Legislature
Photo/Video credit: N. Pikulik Congratulations to our Smith Point County Lifeguards who are champions once again! Today they competed against multiple Long Island lifeguards in the 2022 Long Island lifeguard Championship! This is a developing post… more information and pictures are coming soon… Distance Swim 1st place Jones Beach, 2nd place Long Beach, 3rd Town […]
Read More Smith Point Wins 2022 Long Island Lifeguard Championship
Brianne Jackolski Costello 4 National 4 x 100 Champion 2 time National Beach Flag Champion 2009 Rescue Race National Champion 8 time Regional Champion Zero drownings during 12 year tenure Brian Costello 5 time National Beach Flag Champion (National Record) 4 time National 4 x 100 Champion 11 time 4 x 100 and Beach Flag […]
Read More Brian Costello (class of 2003) and Brianne Jackolski Costello (class of 2004) inducted into the Smith Point Hall of Fame
A message from Governor Hochul. “We’re going to see potentially record-breaking heat across eastern New York State today, with heat indexes forecasted to reach 100 degrees from Albany to New York City. Remember to reduce outdoor activity, drink plenty of water, and check on your neighbors.” Today will be another hot day, with a Heat […]
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Photo credit: N. Pikulik Girls Division Distance Swim J. Freund 3rd, J. Dominger 5th, K. Ottman 13th 2K Run A. Fici 2nd, C. Kolar 7th, B. Horan 8th LandLine J. Dominger, P. Kolar, N. Pikulik, A. Fici – 2nd place 4 x 100 Sprint N. Yajadda, N. Pikulik, L. Russell, D. Pikulik – 1st place […]
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Due to the heat advisory affecting Suffolk County, Lifeguards will be extending their hours until 6:30 pm today, Wednesday July 20, 2022 and tomorrow, July 21, 2022 at Smith Point, Cupsogue and Meschutt Beaches. Here are a few tips to help your beat the heat while you enjoy the beach this week: Seek Out the Shade. Protect […]
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