On Sunday evening, a boat capsized near the Moriches Inlet. Suffolk County Police Department and Local Fire Departments Responded To Capsized Boat Off Cupsogue Beach. No-one was hurt.
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The Smith Point Triathlon starts at Smith Point County Park, with a fast 500 meter Narrow Bay swim and continues on to a flat and fast 16K bike ride over the Smith Point Bridge to Wertheim National Refuge and back, followed by a scenic 5K run over the bridge ending at the Atlantic Ocean. All […]
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Author: Emily Allen Source: NYSUT Communications Caption: “The work NYSUT is doing to raise awareness shows us that our union family values us as professionals,” said Ryan Clark, president of the New York State Lifeguard Corps and a social studies teacher at Bellmore-Merrick Central High School. “We just need the Legislature to pass the laws so we can […]
Read More Lifeguards push state for first responder status
Patrick Scribner, a.k.a. ‘Scribs’ started his career at Smith Point back in 2006. He passed the grueling ocean test and began his journey as a Smith Point Lifeguard. He’s had so many dreams of moving up the ranks and becoming a lifelong lifeguard at the beach. Scribs said: “My captains and peers at the time […]
Read More Patrick Scribner Inducted into the Smith Point Hall of Fame
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 […]
Read More Jones Beach Wins 2023 L.I. Lifeguard Championship
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 […]
Read More Junior Lifeguards 2023, week #4
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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Read More Heat advisory remains in effect through Saturday evening
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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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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