Lifeguards from all over take pride in USLA regionals

Ryan Marshall, DelmarvaNow Teams from Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey and New York come to show off their patrol’s lifeguard skills and build camaraderie among lifeguards in the Mid-Atlantic region. Coming to their normal spot on the Rehoboth Beach, Teri Riggie noticed something very different Wednesday. It was the Buffalo, New York resident’s first vacation […]

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July 11, 2015
Posted in Tournaments

Portuguese man o’ war

Stings from the Portuguese man o’ war may result in severe dermatitis, characterized by extremely painful, long, thin open wounds that resemble those caused by a whip,[16] but are not caused by any impact or cutting action, but rather irritating urticariogenic substances in the tentacles.[17][18] The Portuguese man o’ war is often confused with jellyfish, […]

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July 8, 2015
Posted in Beach Safety

Two Children Stung by Portuguese Man O’ War on Fire Island

Source: www.patch.com A 7-year-old was taken to the hospital after being stung by the venomous creature Tuesday afternoon, police say. Shared By RYAN BONNER (Patch National Staff) Updated Date July 7, 2015 Moderation Two children were apparently stung by highly venomous Portuguese Man o’ War at Fire Island beaches Tuesday, according to Suffolk Police. One of the […]

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July 7, 2015
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July 4th – Safety Tips

Source: www.protection1.com The start of summer is the perfect time to gather with family and friends for good food and fun times. This year, celebrate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in a safe way. Our 4th of July safety tips cover a few key summer safety topics to keep you and your family safe […]

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July 3, 2015
Posted in News

Understanding Tides

Understanding Tides Tide changes occur from east to west. Correlations between tides at two different points are neither exact nor consistent, but the map above will help you estimate the tide for your location. Keep in mind that storms or high winds may cause more extreme tides. In the table, the “feet” columns list how […]

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June 29, 2015
Posted in Beach Safety

Eight Months After Fire, Cupsogue Beach Hut Reopens For Summer

By Kyle Campbell Despite burning to the ground eight months earlier in one of the biggest Dune Road blazes in decades, the Cupsogue Beach County Park Beach Hut opened its doors on Friday afternoon for its 17th season at the county-run park. A temporary beach hut consisting of a 38-foot mobile kitchen parked alongside a […]

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May 22, 2015
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Volusia takes lifeguard championships to ‘next level’

By Linda Santacruz linda.santacruz@news-jrnl.com PUBDATE Published: Monday, April 27, 2015 at 2:54 p.m. Last Modified: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 12:30 a.m. DAYTONA BEACH — AJ Miller took a deep breath as he stood facing the ocean with a paddleboard on his side. The copper-skinned lifeguard, wearing a small red Speedo and tight blue tank top, […]

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April 27, 2015
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2015 Training Course begins on 3/14/15

Attention 2015 Smith Point Lifeguard Candidates. The 2015 training course will start at Suffolk County Community College (Brentwood Campus) Saturday, 3/14/15, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Saturday 3/28/15, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Saturday 4/18/15, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Saturday 4/25/15, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Saturday 5/2/15, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Saturday 5/9/15, 1:00 – […]

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February 27, 2015
Posted in News

Learn How to Save a Choking Baby in 40 Seconds

Must See Video   posted January 13, 2015 by   Anita Sthankiya This short video gets your attention is cute and effective. Learn How to Save a Choking Baby in 40 Seconds St John Ambulance has launched a new advertisement geared at teaching parents how to save a choking baby through animation. The Chokeables features […]

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January 24, 2015
Posted in Beach Safety

Suffolk lawmakers OK funds for beach

Photo Credit: D. Purdy Updated December 15, 2014 9:01 PM By RICK BRAND  rick.brand@newsday.com The Suffolk Legislature last night unanimously approved a $200,000 emergency resolution to ensure that Cupsogue Beach, whose pavilion was ravaged by fire last fall, can reopen in temporary quarters next summer for 110,000 local beachgoers. The resolution would take unused money […]

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December 16, 2014
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