Sean Boughal (Class of 1985) inducted into Smith Point Hall of Fame
Marty Viera (Class of 1987) inducted into Smith Point Hall of Fame
6 x Long Island Champion 4 x Regional Lifeguard Champion Biggest Ever Wave Rode at Smith Point – 25 feet! All Time Workout Leader/Motivator Combat Rescue Officer, US Air Force Zero Drownings During Lifeguard Tenure
Read More Marty Viera (Class of 1987) inducted into Smith Point Hall of FameJunior Lifeguards – final week
Although you hope you’ll never use cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for a child or infant, it’s important to know the steps so that you can help in the event of a cardiac or breathing emergency. We thought that it would benefit our Junior Lifeguards and their families to go over the basic steps of CPR… they […]
Read More Junior Lifeguards – final week2018 Junior Lifeguards Week #3
Week #3 … recap One Saturday to go (7/28/18) … the training is going to start at 10:05 AM and conclude at 11:05 AM. The last session is free as well. Parents should arrive at 9:45 AM and fill out a waiver. Without a waiver, your child cannot participate in the S.P.J.L.P. Introduction: beach safety […]
Read More 2018 Junior Lifeguards Week #3Smith Point Women dominate 2018 East Hampton Main Ocean Beach Lifeguard Tournament, Men take 3rd.
On Thursday, July 19th, Lifeguards from as far west as Shirley, home of Smith Point Beach, and as far east as Montauk, competed in 32nd Annual East Hampton Main Ocean Beach Lifeguard Tournament, an annual event that showcases the life-saving skills and athletic prowess of local lifeguards. It was another great night of competition. Men […]
Read More Smith Point Women dominate 2018 East Hampton Main Ocean Beach Lifeguard Tournament, Men take 3rd.Lifeguard Craft Competition 2018 – Mid Atlantic Championships
There are two types of surf skis, the spec ski and the ocean ski. The ocean ski is made for long-distance ocean paddling and is usually raced downwind with the swells. Typically 5.0-6.0 meters (16½-21 ft) long and only 40–50 cm (16-20?) wide, surf skis are extremely fast when paddled on flat water (only an […]
Read More Lifeguard Craft Competition 2018 – Mid Atlantic Championships2018 Junior Lifeguards Week #2
Week #2 … recap We have two Saturdays to go (7/21/18 and 7/28/18) the training is going to start at 10:05 AM and conclude at 11:00 AM. The sessions are free. Parents should arrive at 9:45 AM and fill out a waiver. Without a waiver, your child cannot participate in the S.P.J.L.P. One of the […]
Read More 2018 Junior Lifeguards Week #22018 Mid-Atlantic Lifeguard Champions, Rehoboth, DE
Each year lifeguards who patrol the beaches throughout our region come together to compete in the USLA Mid-Atlantic Regional Championships. The purpose of such an event is to showcase the skills and knowledge it takes to be a lifeguard. The day is filled with action-packed events that can’t be seen in any other forum. […]
Read More 2018 Mid-Atlantic Lifeguard Champions, Rehoboth, DE2018 Junior Lifeguards Week #1
Each Saturday, (7/14/18, 7/21/18 and 7/28/18) the training is going to start at 10:05 AM and conclude at 11:00 AM. The sessions are free. Parents should arrive at 9:45 AM and fill out a waiver. Without a waiver, your child cannot participate in the S.P.J.L.P. Week #1 Introduction: beach safety 1K beach run, three dunnies […]
Read More 2018 Junior Lifeguards Week #1Heat exhaustion or heat stroke?
The heat wave is still here. Little relief is expected at night, so the effects on the human body may build up, especially targeting the young and elderly. The attached chart will help you recognize the signs of a heat related emergency. source: https://www.weather.gov
Read More Heat exhaustion or heat stroke?