A Look Back
By Fred Miller
The 83rd annual South Jersey Lifeguard Championship will be held on the Decatur Avenue beach in Margate on August 11, 2023. The double rowing race will start at 6:30 p.m.
On Thursday, August 10, 7:00 p.m., at the Ocean City Library, Jack Brooks and John Loeper will discuss the evolution of the lifeboat.
On Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 5:30 p.m., the 84th annual OCBP Reunion will begin at the Ocean City Historical Museum, 1735 Simpson Avenue. The highlight of the evening will be the induction of Corby Derr, Graham Parker and Rachel Boudart into the OCBP Hall of Fame.
At 7 o’clock the celebration of the 125th anniversary of paid lifeguards in Ocean City will move to the American Legion building, 4562 West Avenue, Ocean City.
The members of the Ocean City Beach Patrol are proud of their history and record of accomplishments, and the annual reunion gives everyone an opportunity to celebrate 125-year-old tradition of excellence in the lifesaving profession.
