We are trying to get the United States Lifeguard Association (USLA) to add a female landline event in local, regional and national level competitions. This is the only event in which women do not have a fair and equal opportunity to showcase their skills and strengths in this portion of lifesaving. Please show you support […]
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Michael Hartman is a William Floyd alumni. He was a league 1 champion wrestler at 140lbs. He grew up going to Smith Point and started lifeguarding in 2010. He graduated from St. Josephs College with a degree in Biology. He then joined the New York Air National guard after being inspired by a fellow lifeguard to […]
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Even now, during the COVID19, parking isn’t too difficult at Smith Point Beach. Before the parking lot was constructed, beach-goers would park along the roundabout at Smith Point, or Shirley Ocean Beach as it was known back then. [Photo courtesy Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library] Also, please maintain personal and social distancing… Wear a mask in community […]
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Due to Tropical Storm Isaias Suffolk County Beaches, Smith Point, Cupsogue and Meschutt, will be closed at 11 AM today, 8/4/20. Isaias was downgraded from a hurricane to a tropical storm overnight. Isaias is still expected to deliver wind gusts of up to 70 mph to Long Island. The National Weather Service in New York […]
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Unfortunately, due to current COVID19 pandemic the Long Island Lifeguard Championship was cancelled and committee didn’t pick the NYS LoY…stay safe and we will see you all next year.
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On July 18th, the Smith Point Lifeguards responded to a deceased whale drifting approximately .75 miles off the main tower. The animal was already deceased once lifeguards arrived on scene. It should be noted that dead whales floating in the Ocean attract other marine life that may feed on it. It would be foolish, irresponsible […]
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Family and friends of those aboard have gathered on shore line of Smith Point Beach in Shirley on the east end of Fire Island to remember those lost during the TWA Flight 800 for the past 23 years. The annual ceremony this year, however, due to the COIVD19 pandemic originally scheduled for Friday, was canceled.
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Lifeguards, all wearing face covers, get their assignments at Smith Point County Beach in Shirley on Sunday. Credit: James Carbone
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Even though Smith Point and Cupsogue beaches are open and look completely different…It is with much disappointment we have to announce that the Smith Point Junior Lifeguard Program for the 2020 season is officially cancelled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Safety is always number one priority. We have no choice but to cancel this […]
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