The Ocean City Beach Patrol on Monday announced the successful candidates in a competitive tryout for lifeguard positions.

The 2026 rookie test was held on Saturday, June 6 on the beach at 18th Street. Thirty candidates competed in a 500-meter ocean swim, a 500-meter ocean paddleboard, a one-half-mile beach run and a surf-dash sprint. All candidates also completed an interview.

Congratulations to:

  • John Behm
  • Blaise Sadowski
  • John Moyer
  • Andrew Boles
  • Will Nicoletti
  • Ryan Witts
  • Jacob Troy
  • Nigel Davidov
  • Nolan Roselli
  • Joanna Napoli
  • Alexander Plousis
  • Jack Prentice
  • Justin Soden
  • Hope Robbins
  • Harrison Halscheid