{"id":42914,"date":"2023-08-20T20:08:29","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T00:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/brigantinenow.com\/?p=42914"},"modified":"2023-08-20T20:08:31","modified_gmt":"2023-08-21T00:08:31","slug":"2023-goudy-memorial-lifeguard-rescue-races","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/brigantinenow.com\/2023-goudy-memorial-lifeguard-rescue-races\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Goudy Memorial Lifeguard Rescue Races"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Goudy Memorial Races<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The 2023 John T. Goudy Memorial Rescue Races were held in Ventnor on Friday, Aug 18.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The best and most fun. 18 beach patrols. Ocean conditions unparalleled this year. The waves were beautiful, powerful and exactly what made this race the best of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Photo by Rusty Silverman.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Goudy Memorials are simulated rescue races showcasing skills necessary for competent ocean lifeguards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John T. Goudy<\/a> (1911-1967) was a long-time U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer<\/a> and World War II hero. The John T. Goudy Memorial Rescue Races<\/a> give tribute to his legacy and include doubles surfboat rescue, the individual swim rescue, the combination rescue (with a crew and a swimmer), and the individual surfboat rescue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For third year in a row, Atlantic City took first place. Harvey Cedars finished second. Ventnor and Longport tied for third place.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t