The team of lifesavers representing Wrightsville Beach Ocean Rescue won an overall first place in the United States Lifesaving Association South Atlantic Region competition this week in Folly Beach, S.C. It’s the fourth consecutive year WBOR has placed first in the regional competition.
In addition to the overall win, several Wrightsville Beach lifeguards took individual honors, including:
- Beach Relay
- Mo Peacock, Adam Gartrell, Hunter Hay, Tyler George
- Landline
- Lindsey Gerkens, Sawyer Dove, Hunter Hay, Mo Peacock
- Ironwoman
- Kathryn Yarborough
- Women’s Surf Ski
- Lindsey Gerkens
- Women’s Paddle Board
- Lindsey Gerkens
- Run Swim Run
- Matt Wistoff
- Beach Flags
- Mo Peacock
Seeing the competition for the first time was Wrightsville Beach Fire Chief Glen Rogers, who stepped into the position in April.
“I was awed by their competitive spirit and the camaraderie between all of the teams,” Rogers said. “I was really impressed with the professionalism and the skills and the ability. The town is blessed to have people who work at that high level.”
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