Coast Guard gives lifeguards an uplifting experience
OCBP takes part in rescue simulation with former colleague, now a rescue swimmer OCEAN CITY — The rescue helicopter crews out of the U.S. Coast Guard’s Air Station Atlantic City train relentlessly when they’re not out patrolling or conducting actual rescues. They want to be so well-trained that when the emergencies arise, their efforts feel […]
USCG rescue swimmer’s grandmother had an intuition about him
OCEAN CITY — Joan Gallagher had an intuition about her grandson, Conor Plasha. Years before he decided to join the U.S. Coast Guard and become a rescue swimmer, she knew where he was headed. Just the fact that almost 30 years earlier his grandmother decided to retire in Ocean City with his grandfather “changed the whole […]
Semper Paratus: Always Prepared
U.S. Coast Guard rescue crews constantly train, are interchangeable to always be ready to save lives EDITOR’S NOTE: See related stories on ocnjsentinel.com on rescue swimmer Conor Plasha and the U.S. Coast Guard’s training exercise with lifeguards from the Ocean City Beach Patrol. EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP — The crews on those bright orange U.S. Coast […]
OCBP Hall of Fame inducts guards John Turner, Maggie Wallace and Sentinel editor David Nahan
OCEAN CITY – The Ocean City Beach Patrol celebrated the 50th anniversary of its Hall of Fame at the reunion party. The annual get-together was held on Aug. 9 in the Ocean City Historical Museum’s assembly room. Since 1975, a total of 123 lifeguards have been inducted including three added this summer. The newest members […]
FROM THE OCBP CHIEF
Tough time of year, starting to say goodbye to the lifeguard crew OCEAN CITY — As we bid farewell to summer, a familiar scene unfolds along our beaches. Our dedicated student lifeguards — and many of our teachers — are starting to head back to school. It’s a bittersweet moment, and I can’t help but feel […]
OCBP names EMT of the Year and Lifeguard of the Year
OCEAN CITY – Kyle Roseland is the Ocean City Beach Patrol Lifeguard of the Year and Aleks Kucas is the OCBP EMT of the Year. Chief of Operations Erich Becker presented plaques to the two men Saturday night during the Junior Miss Ocean City Pageant at the Ocean City Music Pier. “Kyle has earned the […]
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 […]
Ocean City Beach Patrol women win OCBP Women’s Lifeguard Invitational
Victory in the final event, the surf dash, seals championship; 14 beach patrols competed See huge photo gallery of all the events below OCEAN CITY — The women of the Ocean City Beach Patrol invited crews from up and down the coast of southern New Jersey to show them what it’s like to be the best. […]
OCBP Master’s Swim: A mile of fun
Swimmers of all ages accept the challenge OCEAN CITY — For a 10-year-old squirt who never swam a mile in the ocean, for women doing their second distance swim in a day, and for the competitive racers aiming to win, the 2025 T. John Carey Master’s Swim late Sunday afternoon offered something for everyone involved. […]
Proper footwear required to prevent splinters, stubs on the boardwalk
By ERICH BECKER OCBP Operations Chief OCEAN CITY – Ocean City has an ordinance that requires people wear shoes, sandals or other protective devices when walking on the boardwalk or its steps. It’s unlawful to be on the boardwalk without footwear to help prevent injuries. It’s a smart law, and many people probably wish they […]