Lifeguard Art
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"There is a mist surrounding memories of summer at the beach, the action blurred by the static of sand or the waves’ unrest. Most mysterious of all to the average beachgoer are the lifeguards, aloof and omnipotent. Observers can compare them to the ocean; like the sea, they possess strength, stamina and beauty. They live by an unfamiliar code and tell time by the turn of the tides. Every summer, t
06/23/2026
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Buy tickets – International Lifeguard Museum Kick-Off Fundraising & Awareness Event – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall International Lifeguard Museum Kick-Off Fundraising & Awareness Event – Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall, Wed Aug 19, 2026 - Join us for the official kick-off celebration of the International Lifeguard Museum and help launch a transformative vision that will honor the heroes who protect our waters while ...
06/14/2026
Standing on the beach yesterday morning after doing Tai Chi I watched the Ventnor beach patrols doing their practice rescues with a sense of pride. Talking with their captain he mentioned this particular day the guards were positioned not just on their stand. This was as if they were further back on the beach or maybe on a lunch break. But their efforts were intense, focused, and efficient . These practice "runs" prepare our lifeguards for the real thing. And race season starting very soon does the same thing.
This image shot by David Swanson during hurricane Bonnie in 1998 is still the best I have ever seen.
06/12/2026
Don’t see these rescue events in our local area. Looking forward to Fort Lauderdale Nationals this summer.
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