Lifeguards & Surfers: Heroes of the Sand & Surf

The Bradley Beach Historical Society (BBHS) invites Jersey Shore Lovers to celebrate Lifeguards & Surfers: Heroes of the Sand & Surf on Sunday, June 7, 2026 from 6 – 8 PM at the Bradley Beach Firehouse Banquet Hall.

Kicking off this first summer event will be New York Times Bestselling author David Litt reading from his wickedly funny memoir, It’s Only Drowning – A True Story of Learning to Surf and the Search for Common Ground. Hard and soft-cover editions will be available courtesy of Asbury Book Cooperative.

Litt will moderate a panel of ocean-loving locals with years of experience keeping visitors off the jetty as well as swimmers, dunkers, and screaming kiddies safe within the ropes. Long-time lifeguards and surfers will share stories covering topics from surf culture to competitions, rescues, and racy teen romances.

Refreshments will feature Aloha Eats, mouth-watering TropiCali Cuisine from FINS, Silver Whistle Event Sponsor. Hand-crafted surfboards by local artists will be on view along with an engaging exhibit researched and designed by Sea Girt historian Vinnie Dicks. In addition, SurfnSpark in Avon-by-the-Sea will offer a tempting array of sea-worthy Merch and boards just in time for the summer season.

Advance registration is requested. Admission: BBHS Members $10; Non-Members $15. Kids always free.

Register at https://bbhistory.org/