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?
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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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As Long Islanders hunkered down, Hurricane Sandy grew stronger and faster early Monday, bringing a “life-threatening storm surge” to the East Coast, forecasters said. Shortly before dawn, Freeport director of emergency management Richard Holdener said he was concerned that flooding in his South Shore community could be potentially “catastrophic.” Water was already “spilling over the bulkheads” of […]
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Sayno Bussan 2012 Day 1 Results. Congrats to all! SANYO CUP 2012 RESULT DAY1 [RUN SWIM RUN (F)] 1st. Jessica Collins (AUS) 2nd. Mariah Jones (AUS) 3rd. Caren GUYETT (USA) Other results N/A [RUN SWIM RUN (M)] 1st. William Budd (AUS) 2nd. Trent Klouzal (AUS) 3rd. Sean LANE (USA) 4th. Syun Nishiyama (JPN) 5th. Tom […]
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Photo credit: Randee Daddona | Brianne Jackolski, 24, from Shirley, Brian Costello, 26, from Patchogue and Garrett Thibodeau from Port Jeffersonpractice sprinting along Smith Point Beach in Mastic in preparation for the International Lifeguard Competition in Japan. (Sept. 2, 2012) Originally published: September 2, 2012 6:39 PM Updated: September 2, 2012 7:33 PM By EMILY C. DOOLEY emily.dooley@newsday.com Source:(www.newsday.com) When it […]
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Source:(www.facebook.com/LifeguardCompetition) 2012 Sanyo Bussan Cup UNITED STATES representatives making their way to Japan for the competition September 16-17, 2012: Brief History: The Sanyo Bussan Cup was developed to promote a higher recognition of lifesaving within the Japanese public eye through the world class performance of Lifesaving Sports. The Cup has been held annually since 2006 […]
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Lifesaving is the act involving rescue, resuscitation and first aid. It often refers to water safety and aquatic rescue however it could include ice rescue, flood and river rescue, swimming pool rescue and other emergency medical services…. and those who are employed to perform lifesaving activities are called lifeguards. (www.wikipedia.com) On Monday, August 13, 2012 seas at Smith Point Park were […]
Read More S.P. Lifeguards performed 51 rescues on Monday!
