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Please note that only a portion of our patrol can compete as many of our patrol will be running the administrative aspects of the event itself. Come out to show your support. It's OK to come on the beach, just ask where to stand or sit so you'll be in the fun but out of the way. There will be free snoballs for everyone attending! Please walk, bike or carpool so our guest competitors can park close to bring equipment and team members to the event. (Note: Once again this season several of our patrol have qualified to compete in the national championships later this summer.) Thanks for your support, David Taylor, Chair, MBA Beach Committee 410-952-8502 |
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Ocean City Lifeguard Stand struck by lightning
On July 6, after the beach had been cleared for a storm, a bolt of lightning struck an unoccupied OC lifeguard stand. The most chilling quote: "It was very quiet when it (the lightning) hit. We thought it (the storm) was over." MBP safety procedures: Each new bolt of lightning resets the 30 minute clock. |
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The below was received from Lindsay Guenter in August 2010:
Dear Middlesex Beach Community, Thank you for providing me with the amazing opportunity to compete at USLA Nationals in Huntington Beach, California. I was honored to represent our tight-knit beach community. The funding and words of encouragement from all were a big part of getting me to California and helped me to attain my silver medal in the 2k Beach Run. Without your help and support, I would not have had this incredible and memorable experience. The following are my results at USLA Nationals: |
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2k Beach Run – 2nd Place
4x100 Relay – 4th Place (Team of 4 girls from Middlesex, Sea Colony, South Bethany, Rehoboth) Taplin Relay – 6th Place (Team of 4 girls from Middlesex, Sea Colony, Sea Colony, Sea Colony) Swimmer Rescue Relay – 8th Place (Team of 4 girls from Middlesex, South Bethany, Rehoboth, Rehoboth) Paddle Board Pick Up Relay – 10th Place (Team of 2 girls from Middlesex and South Bethany) Run-Swim-Run – 16th Place Sincerely, Lindsay Guenter |
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Additionally, Sussex County, DE (composed of all contestants from patrols up and down the coast) finished second to
Los Angeles County, CA, which just goes to show the caliber of lifeguards in this area.
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Results of Lifeguard Competition held 8/12/10 on the shores of Middlesex Beach:
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Second Place Patrol - 2009 Middlesex Beach Invitational
8/13/09 Beach Patrol competition hosted by MBP:
Colin came out of retirement; Justin delivered photo finish on last event.
Congratulations to Conner, Tommy, Pat, James, Justin and Colin for an exceptional effort on the team, before and during the competition. Thanks also to the balance of the patrol for literally running the event for the benefit of all patrols that competed in this complex actual lifesaving skills competition. Photo by David Taylor - Beach Chair |
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Top Row: Ryan, Cory, Kyle, Tommy, Conner holding Becca, Justin, Charlie, Colin, Pat
Mid-height Row: Beth, Meg, Lindsay; Bottom: James |
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The Seas Become Safer in December 2008-
We are pleased to announce that Cory Ciekot, member of our Beach Patrol from 2003-2008, will graduate in mid-December 2008 from the US Coast Guard, now Homeland Security, Rescue Swimmer Program. He will be one of only 300 Rescue Swimmers of this caliber in the world. The program started in 1985. According to the USCG Cory and his peers endure physical and mental challenges that rival those facing any potential Army Ranger or Navy SEAL. The Coast Guard's rescue swimmers are the brave young men and women who drop from a helicopter into dangerous seas to rescue the rest of us. The rescue swimmer school has one of the highest student attrition rates in the military. Roughly 75 students go through the school each year, and fewer than half graduate. Cory has always done an exceptional job, starting years ago under Geoff Myers and Colin Crandell in Jr. Guards, and then as an accomplished Middlesex Beach Patrol Member, to now serving his country. Congratulations to Cory and his proud family. Please note that his parents openly credit Cory's experience with Middlesex Beach Patrol as a significant foundation to his success in this distinguished program. As a community we are proud to have claim to him, in part, as our own. Stay tuned, a more detailed article will soon follow from the press. David Taylor Middlesex Beach Patrol Chair |
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2006 MIDDLESEX BEACH PATROL
Top Row (left to right): Charlie Sparks, Adley Kilgore, Matt Lukach, Grant Hastings, Jeff Kilner, Cory Ciekot Bottom Row (left to right): Lauren Kalata, John Keltz, Emily Karel, Megan Smith, Colin Crandell Not pictured: Aaron Bell, Mark Lukach, Tyler Hastings, Conor McMullen, Chris Adams |
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Dear Middlesex Beach Community,
Foremost we would all like to extend to you our deepest gratitude for the opportunity to work at Middlesex Beach this past summer. We have all had an incredible experience and hope to continue working again next summer. Secondly, on behalf of the six guards who stayed in the “Guard houses”, we would like to say thank you for the exceptional housing. Not only did you go out of the way to find us residencies, you also raised the bulk of the summer’s rent, making the rent affordable for us. This was greatly appreciated. Last but not least, we would like to thank you , the community, for being such wonderful people. We have all worked other guarding jobs in the past; both open water and pool, and we all agree that this is where we want to be. You have all been wonderful and we truly can not thank you enough. Have a great winter and we look forward to seeing you in June. Thanks for a great summer, The 2006 Middlesex Beach Patrol |
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Middlesex Beach Patrol celebrates a fine finish in the Bethany Beach competition |
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2005 Competition Results: MBP member John Keltz took first place! second place overall third place overall second place fourth place third place |
August 12, 2004 Competition Results: Overall Standings: 1: Middlesex BP 2: Bethany BP 3: Sea Colony BP 4: Rehoboth BP 5: South Bethany BP 6: Fenwick Island BP 7: Assateague BP Click here for detailed results |
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Photos from the celebration honoring Geof Myers
for 20 years of Service to the MBA and the MBP |
