2020 has been though and difficult thus far… but we can’t lose sight of what is important. From all of us here to all of you at home… Happy Thanksgiving to you, your friends and your families.
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Veterans Day (originally known as Armistice Day) is a federal holiday in the United States observed annually on November 11, for honoring military veterans, that is, persons who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
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On Sunday morning, according to preliminary information from the US Geological Survey, a 4.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Bliss Corner, Massachusetts. The quake was felt more than 100 miles away, in Connecticut, New Hampshire and Smith Point Park, New York, on Long Island, some eyewitnesses reported.
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And we are off… and just like that 2020 “COVID19-season” is over. Please be safe, be smart and remember … always swim near a lifeguard! Beach Safety Tips1.Swim only in guarded area.2.Do not dive into shallow water.3.No ball playing or Frisbees on shore line.4.Never swim alone.5.Children should always swim with adult supervision.6.Check with lifeguards on […]
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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 […]
Read More Tropical Storm Isaias closes Smith Point, Cupsogue and Meschutt.
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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