It’s official: July was Earth’s hottest month on record

A collage of typical climate and weather-related events: floods, heatwaves, drought, hurricanes, wildfires and loss of glacial ice. (NOAA)Download Image July 2021 has earned the unenviable distinction as the world’s hottest month ever recorded, according to new global data released today by NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information.  “In this case, first place is the worst […]

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August 13, 2021
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How to keep our beaches clean?

Who doesn’t like going to the beach? Personally, I don’t know many people that don’t enjoy spending weekends or any weekdays at the beach. Suffolk County beaches provide us with great views, hours of superb entertainment and our families, children, friends and neighbors love it. However, it is painful to see each day pounds of […]

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August 9, 2021
Posted in Beach Safety, News

Junior Lifeguards 2021, Weekend 4

Meschutt Beach  During the fourth weekend, 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. 9:45 AM; […]

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August 7, 2021
Posted in Beach Safety, Junior Lifeguards

Junior Lifeguards 2021, Weekend 3

Photo Credit: E. Gorman Meschutt Beach During the third weekend, 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 […]

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July 31, 2021
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USLA/NOAA RIP CURRENT SAFETY TOOLKIT

People from throughout the USA and visitors from throughout the world visit surf beaches. A “surf beach” is considered any beach with breaking waves. Anyone who visits a surf beach, whether at the ocean or large bodies of water like the Great Lakes, is exposed to the danger of rip currents. They are the #1 […]

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July 28, 2021
Posted in Beach Safety

Smith Point Wins 2021 Long Island Lifeguard Championship

Picture credit: N. Pikulik Distance Swim (10AM) Jones Beach 1st, East Hampton 2nd, Long Beach 3rd, Smith Point (Degayev, Varrichio, Horan B) 4th, Town of Islip 5th, Westhampton 6th (Dominger, Fici, Konarski P) 2K Beach Run (10:20 AM) Jones Beach 1st, Smith Point (Spiller A, Wisti, Doxsee) 2nd, Long Beach 3rd, East Hampton 4th, Town […]

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July 26, 2021
Posted in News, Tournaments

World Drowning Prevention Day: July 25th

Drowning is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death worldwide. More than 90% of drowning deaths occur in rivers, lakes, wells and water storage tanks in low- and middle-income countries. But drowning is preventable. In an effort to bring attention to the problem and reduce drowning worldwide, the United Nations has declared July 25th […]

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July 25, 2021
Posted in Beach Safety

Junior Lifeguards 2021, Weekend 2

During the second weekend, 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. Sign in, waiver, 9:45 […]

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July 24, 2021
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