Lifeguards of the Jersey Shore

Guardians of the Shore: A History of New Jersey Lifeguards

The compelling story of how and why modern ocean lifeguarding emerged on the New Jersey shore is told through 298 rare, unpublished photographs and fascinating text. This state-wide perspective of beach patrols, from Sandy Hook to Cape May, provides a unique, first-hand outlook garnered from interviews with many of the most prominent personalities in the lifeguard community.

Learn the myths and realities of lifeguard…