Michael Brocki joined the Smith Point Lifeguards in the summer of 2002 and, from the beginning, it was evident that Michael had the skills and Ocean moxi to be an outstanding Smith Point Lifeguard. A couple of months before joining SPORT, Brocki won a State Championship in 200 freestyle! With great success in the pool, […]
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Attention 2013 Smith Point Lifeguard Candidates. The 2013 training course will start at Suffolk County Community College (Brentwood Campus) Saturday, 4/6/13, from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM Saturday 4/13/13, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Saturday 4/20/13, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Saturday 4/27/13, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Saturday 5/11/13, 1:00 – 4:00 PM Saturday 5/18/13, 1:00 – […]
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Kevin Konarski of Lindenhurst High School swims to victory in the 500-yard freestyle race during the Suffolk County varsity boys’ swimming championships and state qualifiers at Suffolk County Community College Grant Campus. (Feb. 16, 2013) Photo Credit: James Escher Click here to read more about Coleman, Maida and Penteck all qualified for the NYS Championship! […]
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Rescue 2014 Rescue 2014 and will include five separate competitions – World National Team Championships, World Interclub Championships, World Masters Championships, World Surf Boat Championships, and World Inflatable Rescue Boat Championships. Rescue 2014 is open to all proficient lifesavers. The Masters competition is open to all proficient lifesavers who are 30 years of age or above. Athletes […]
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University of New South Wales In developing new ideas and promoting lasting knowledge UNSW has created a great video about dangers of rip-currents. Enjoy this well done clip, with Spanish sub-titles, about rip-currents. Beach Safety Tips 1.Swim only in guarded area. 2.Do not dive into shallow water. 3.No ball playing or Frisbees on shore line. 4.Never swim […]
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Skyline Conference Weekly Report NEW YORK, NY (www.OLDWESTBURYPANTHERS.com) –The SUNY College at Old Westbury sophomore Bryan Woodhead was named Skyline Conference Men’s Swimmer of the Week, announced Monday afternoon by the league office. Woodhead, a native of Port Jefferson, New York, paced Old Westbury to an 89-81 home win over the Brooklyn Bulldogs on January […]
Read More BRYAN WOODHEAD NAMED SKYLINE CONFERENCE MEN’S SWIMMER OF THE WEEK
The 2012 World Lifesaving championships (aka Rescue 2012) took place in Adelaide Australia from Nov 7-11th. The competition was strong and deep but we faired well. Brianne advanced to the “B” finals (9-16) in both flags and the sprint, and I made it to the “A” finals (top 8) in both. We both performed well […]
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Guards…. Smith Point Christmas Party at the Portly Villager. Saturday, December 22nd from 7-10 PM. $25 for open bar and finger food. Like the post only if you are attending, we need an idea of how many people will show up… (Remember, you must be 21 to enter!)
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As a child, I hated going to the beach. To me, it was just open space with not much to do there. You could either get wet, or you could sit on the sand and burn (Read more…) What did you do today?
Read More Erik Gorman…60 days in the cave!
A C-130 from the 106th Rescue Wing departs F.S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base to look at the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. The aircraft flew over Fire Island and Eastern Long Island to access damage. (Official U.S. Air Force Photo by TSgt Eric Miller/Released)
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