Sandy Hook played host to the Gateway National Recreation All-Women Lifeguard Tournament July 25.

Sandy Hook played host to the Gateway National Recreation All-Women Lifeguard Tournament July 25.


Divisions 1 and 2 take off at the beginning of heat one of the Run-Swim-Run challenge.Divisions 1 and 2 take off at the beginning of heat one of the Run-Swim-Run challenge.

Competitors from far and near traveled to the Jersey Shore to compete in a variety of events, testing their skills both on land and in the waterSandy Hook hosts All-Women Lifeguard Tournament.

photos BY Farrah Maffai


Caroline Pierri of Rollville, Quebec, wins her division of the surf ski event.Caroline Pierri of Rollville, Quebec, wins her division of the surf ski event. Ellen Mitchell and Dana Heckman, Lavalette, exit the surf to take the silver for the rescue challenge race.Ellen Mitchell and Dana Heckman, Lavalette, exit the surf to take the silver for the rescue challenge race.


Maura Bolger, 19, of Bradley Beach, who was the winner of heat two of the Ironwoman competition, paddles to the beach. Below,Maura Bolger, 19, of Bradley Beach, who was the winner of heat two of the Ironwoman competition, paddles to the beach. Below, Keri Kennelly, Lavalette, beats out Katie Campbell of Nova Scotia, Canada, for the gold in the Division II beach flags competition.Keri Kennelly, Lavalette, beats out Katie Campbell of Nova Scotia, Canada, for the gold in the Division II beach flags competition.