What to know
The Chief Bill Kuhn Brigantine Lifeguard Invitational is scheduled for Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at the Brigantine beach near Beach Patrol headquarters around 16th or 17th Street. The South Jersey lifeguard competition brings beach patrol athletes together for ocean rescue-style events such as swimming, rowing, paddling, and beach races. Spectators should bring beach chairs and confirm the exact location, 6:15 PM race time, competing patrols, and surf-condition updates with the Brigantine City Beach Patrol.