A small squad representing Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue travelled to Hermosa Beach, Calif. Aug. 11–13 to compete in the United States Lifesaving Association’s national championships. Below are the honors the WBOR guards have collected so far. Check back for full story.
Lindsey Gerkens
- 1st place in 30–34 Women’s surf ski race
- 1st place in 30–34 Women’s Ironwoman
- 1st place in 30–34 Women’s Surf Board Race
- 2nd place in 30–34 Women’s Run-Swim-Run
- 2nd place in 30–34 Women’s Board Race
- 4th place in 30–34 Women’s Beach Flags
- 7th place in Open Womens Surfboat
Maurice Peacock
- 1st place 30–34 Men’s Beach Flags
- 6th place in Open Men’s Rescue Race
- 8th place Open Men’s Beach Flags
- 12th place Open landline rescue race
- 12th place in Open Mens 4 x 100 Run Relay
- 12 place in Open Mens Beach Flags
Hunter Hay
- 2nd place 30–34 Men’s 2K Beach Run
- 3rd place 30–34 Men’s Surf Ski Race
- 4th place 30–34 Men’s Ironman
- 12th place in open Mens 4 x 100 Run Relay
Ross Monroe
- 3rd place Open Mens 2K Beach Run
