Erosion forces Upper Township to demolish beach patrol headquarters
STRATHMERE — Ongoing erosion in the island community of Strathmere is now threatening the headquarters of the Upper Township Beach Patrol. According to a letter from Township Administrator Jimmy Van Zlike, erosion has progressed past the first row of piling, exposing two of the structural legs that now are situated beyond the buried bulkhead, resting […]
U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer gives his life to save others
Tyler Jaggers critically injured during rescue attempt on West Coast Editor’s note: Star and Wave columnist Mark Allen offers this personal remembrance of Tyler Jaggers, a U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer who died in March. The Star and Wave is sister newspaper to the Ocean City Sentinel. CAPE MAY – We well remember Tyler Jaggers, […]
Ocean City honors first responders
OCEAN CITY — “One thing about Ocean City, when you come over the bridges, you’re going to be safe,” Mayor Jay Gillian said as he welcomed the large crowd to the 3rd annual Public Safety Recognition Ceremony on March 10 at the Ocean City Tabernacle. Fire Department Chief Bernie Walker, Police Chief Bill Campbell and […]
OCHS grad Dolan helps Avalon repeat as S.J. Champs
AVALON – A third-place finish in the singles row, a second-place finish in the doubles row and a “shocking” win in the swim by Ocean City High School grad Dolan Grisbaum netted a repeat victory for the Avalon Beach Patrol in Monday evening’s South Jersey Lifeguard Championship. The AVP won the 2024 title, earning it […]
VCBP wins inaugural women’s South Jersey championship
Ventnor’s victory lets it keep final event again next season VENTNOR — Faced with heavy surf and a strong southern current beneath a brooding sky, Sam Keough defeated her nine competitors in the singles row Aug. 6 to secure the team victory for the Ventnor City Beach Patrol. Known for 30 years as the Bill […]
Host patrol wins Margate Memorials on perfect night
MARGATE — Zach Vasser arose from the surf, took a quick look around and then high-stepped it to the beach ahead of his 14 competitors to win the swim and help the host patrol secure victory during the 79th Margate World War II Memorial Lifeguard Races. “It’s pretty calm and there’s a nice swell that […]
Brigantine wins Dutch Hoffman Lifeguard title; Longport second, OCBP third
15 beach patrols compete in eight events testing their lifesaving skills WILDWOOD – The Brigantine City Beach Patrol won the first of the “Big Three” late-season lifeguard races Friday, July 25, taking the Dutch Hoffman Memorials by scoring in five of the eight races, winning two. The Longport Beach Patrol finished second with 16 points […]
Why do these competitors do the grueling Cape May Point Beach Patrol Women’s Lifeguard Challenge?
Their answers? Camaraderie. Mutual support. Testing themselves. Trauma bonding. CAPE MAY POINT — Kristen Moorby came up with the idea for a “grueling endurance race” for female lifeguards nearly two decades ago. Only 11 competitors entered the first race. In the 17th edition of the race this past July 23, 56 guards from 17 patrols […]
One Grueling Race
Tough competition, rough conditions for 17th annual Cape May Point Women’s Lifeguard Challenge CAPE MAY POINT — When Sara Werner emerged from the surf after the second leg of the Cape May Point Beach Patrol Women’s Lifeguard Challenge on July 23, only Becca Cubbler was within a minute. The currents around St. Pete’s beach were […]
Longport wins A.C. Lifeguard Classic; OCBP picks up 6 points
ATLANTIC CITY — Despite the calm conditions, the Ocean City Beach Patrol had a rough day in the surf July 18 during the 2025 Atlantic City Lifeguard Classic at Albany Avenue beach. The Longport Beach Patrol won the team title, scoring points in five of the six events, followed by Ventnor City Beach Patrol with […]