ATLANTIC CITY
BEACH PATROL
The Atlantic City Beach Patrol is the first established municipally paid professional lifeguard force in the United States. In the year 1891, the Atlantic City Council officially adopted the ordinance to create the agency now referred to nationwide as the “Beach Patrol” or “Constables of the Surf”. The Atlantic City Beach Patrol has established a renowned and unequalled ocean safety record since its formation. The city of Atlantic City regularly experiences the largest number of ocean rescues and medical assistance calls in the State of New Jersey every summer season since its inception.
All compasses pointed to a very successful 2024 race season for the patrol. A mix of our established veterans coupled with an incredible amount of new talent from our latest rookie classes proved to be a winning formula this past summer.
The 2024 Atlantic City Beach Patrol won the following races:
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Longport Memorials
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Atlantic City Classic
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Margate Memorials
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John T. Goudy Rescue Races
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The South Jersey Pool Championships
Our swimmers, rowers, paddlers, and surf dashers all contributed to the overall success of the patrol and were responsible for the outstanding accomplishments in these races. Click here for a recap.
"The Birthplace of American Lifeguarding"
