Large Contingent of Lifeguards From East Hampton and Southampton Town Beaches Team Up to Compete at USLA Nationals in Texas

A large group of lifeguards and junior lifeguards from East Hampton and Southampton Town beaches competed under the Hampton Lifeguard Association banner at the USLA Nationals at South Padre Island, Texas, last week. MELISSA KNIGHT

A large group of lifeguards and junior lifeguards from East Hampton and Southampton Town beaches competed under the Hampton Lifeguard Association banner at the USLA Nationals at South Padre Island, Texas, last week. MELISSA KNIGHT

A large group of lifeguards and junior lifeguards from East Hampton and Southampton Town beaches competed under the Hampton Lifeguard Association banner at the USLA Nationals at South Padre Island, Texas, last week. MELISSA KNIGHT

A large group of lifeguards and junior lifeguards from East Hampton and Southampton Town beaches competed under the Hampton Lifeguard Association banner at the USLA Nationals at South Padre Island, Texas, last week. MELISSA KNIGHT

A large group of lifeguards and junior lifeguards from East Hampton and Southampton Town beaches competed under the Hampton Lifeguard Association banner at the USLA Nationals at South Padre Island, Texas, last week. MELISSA KNIGHT

A large group of lifeguards and junior lifeguards from East Hampton and Southampton Town beaches competed under the Hampton Lifeguard Association banner at the USLA Nationals at South Padre Island, Texas, last week. MELISSA KNIGHT

A large group of lifeguards and junior lifeguards from East Hampton and Southampton Town beaches competed under the Hampton Lifeguard Association banner at the USLA Nationals at South Padre Island, Texas, last week. MELISSA KNIGHT

A large group of lifeguards and junior lifeguards from East Hampton and Southampton Town beaches competed under the Hampton Lifeguard Association banner at the USLA Nationals at South Padre Island, Texas, last week. MELISSA KNIGHT

A large group of lifeguards and junior lifeguards from East Hampton and Southampton Town beaches competed under the Hampton Lifeguard Association banner at the USLA Nationals at South Padre Island, Texas, last week. MELISSA KNIGHT

A large group of lifeguards and junior lifeguards from East Hampton and Southampton Town beaches competed under the Hampton Lifeguard Association banner at the USLA Nationals at South Padre Island, Texas, last week. MELISSA KNIGHT

A large group of lifeguards and junior lifeguards from East Hampton and Southampton Town beaches competed under the Hampton Lifeguard Association banner at the USLA Nationals at South Padre Island, Texas, last week. MELISSA KNIGHT

A large group of lifeguards and junior lifeguards from East Hampton and Southampton Town beaches competed under the Hampton Lifeguard Association banner at the USLA Nationals at South Padre Island, Texas, last week. MELISSA KNIGHT

A large group of lifeguards and junior lifeguards from East Hampton and Southampton Town beaches competed under the Hampton Lifeguard Association banner at the USLA Nationals at South Padre Island, Texas, last week. MELISSA KNIGHT

A large group of lifeguards and junior lifeguards from East Hampton and Southampton Town beaches competed under the Hampton Lifeguard Association banner at the USLA Nationals at South Padre Island, Texas, last week. MELISSA KNIGHT

A large group of lifeguards and junior lifeguards from East Hampton and Southampton Town beaches competed under the Hampton Lifeguard Association banner at the USLA Nationals at South Padre Island, Texas, last week. MELISSA KNIGHT

A large group of lifeguards and junior lifeguards from East Hampton and Southampton Town beaches competed under the Hampton Lifeguard Association banner at the USLA Nationals at South Padre Island, Texas, last week. MELISSA KNIGHT

The medals at USLA Nationals were belt buckles, in true Texas style. CAILIN RILEY

A strong contingent of lifeguards from both East Hampton and Southampton Town competed at the USLA Nationals in South Padre Island, Texas, last week.

East Hampton Town lifeguard Thomas Brierley.

The women's landline rescue team, which included both Southampton and East Hampton Town guards, finished second and earned a silver medal.

A strong contingent of lifeguards from both East Hampton and Southampton Town competed at the USLA Nationals in South Padre Island, Texas, last week.

A strong contingent of lifeguards from both East Hampton and Southampton Town competed at the USLA Nationals in South Padre Island, Texas, last week.

The women's landline rescue team, which included both Southampton and East Hampton Town guards, finished second and earned a silver medal.

A strong contingent of lifeguards from both East Hampton and Southampton Town competed at the USLA Nationals in South Padre Island, Texas, last week.

East Hampton Town lifeguard Thomas Brierley (blue cap) racing on the beach in Texas.

The women's landline rescue team, which included both Southampton and East Hampton Town guards, finished second and earned a silver medal.

Southampton Town lifeguard Dave Riley earned three medals for the HLA team in his age group.