Long story short . In the middle of constructing the old web (the original one) site our webmaster and designer vanished with all of the logins and admin information. Ty Wenzel , from Design Shrine Host, came to the rescue and has donated her time to set us up this new site. It will be a slow process but eventually it will be 100% asap. In the mean time you can find me at Tower 1 Main Beach East Hampton or at 631-680-3000 or eastendoceanrescue@gmail.com.
Dear Ocean Rescue Community,
I’m writing this letter on my 48th birthday. Just ten years ago we started this non-profit to help ocean rescue efforts and to get more resources for saving lives. It has survived many setbacks and obstacles. With three children under seven, I and my wife both work full time. I got up many mornings before the sun to make this happen.
We take East End Ocean Rescue non-profit status very seriously. Our attorney William Fleming who donates his time makes very sure that our “i’s” are dotted and the “t’s” crossed to help make this foundation possible. I am from a family of lifeguards, my dad was with Fire Island Ocean Rescue back in the 50′s/60′s and I have been with ocean rescue since 1979. Before that I was a pool and bay lifeguard. I was an American Red Cross swimming and lifesaving instructor. In college I started my own “Water Babies” program which helped pay for my degree at Ohio University.
I initiated the concept of the East Hampton Town Volunteer Ocean Rescue Squad which was documented in an emergency services magazine article written by EHVPD Captain Michael Tracy. I am still a professional lifeguard in East Hampton Village with a supervisory role. I am also Jet Ski Ocean Rescue certified.
We of the ocean rescue community put our lives on the line to so recreational bathers live to swim another day. Our East End Ocean Rescue co-president is Sean Daly (see resume below), also a life-long ocean rescue lifeguard, a member of East Hampton Town Ocean Rescue, and a full time officer in the NYPD Scuba Search and Rescue. We both have our professional reputations on the line here and are approaching this project carefully and methodically so it is done right.
I am completely aware of the circumstances regarding this project and I will see it thru with passion and respect to the responsibility it requires.
Our mission is to provide this community with the best lifesaving techniques, equipment and educational materials possible. We will do what it takes to decrease response time so residents and vacationers alike can enjoy our world famous beaches in confidence and safety. While focusing on decreasing response time we will also bring awareness to rescue training, water safety, and lifeguard identification.
I want to paint a picture for you so you know we mean business. I have put in countless hours on this project. It is very important to me to Sean, and to the community. I am 100% confident in William Fleming as our Attorney. I trust he is following correct protocol for this project. We designed EEOR as a private non-profit organization completely free of salaries, ego, politics, layers bureaucracy, and committees. All donations will be deposited in the new Bridgehampton National bank this Friday, March 5th 2010. EEOR is designed to be as transparent as you want it to be with all information and transactions will soon be available one click away on the East End Ocean Rescue website. I also have very email transaction saved for our records and possible review. We encourage your opinions and referrals.
Yours truly,
Jimmy Minardi
Sean Daly
Jimmy Minardi was born and raised in the Hamptons in a family of lifeguards, His father Tony, was a long-time Fire Island Ocean Rescue lifeguard in the 1950s. Tony taught Jimmy ocean swimming and safety skills, and body surfing in the mid-1960s. Jimmy grew up body surfing at Coopers Beach, Shinnecock Inlet, and Georgica and Main Beach in East Hampton. In 1979 Jimmy became a certified Ocean Rescue Lifeguard.
Jimmy went through the American Red cross swimming program from “guppy” to Senior Life Saving and later became an American Red Cross swimming instructor under the rigorous training program at Ohio University Aquatics program under Joan Kappes.
In 1985 Jimmy started his own ” Drown proof your child “ and “Water Babies” instructional program .
Also in 1985 Jimmy became certified In PADI Basic Scuba and PADI Open Water . In 1999 Jimmy became Ocean Rescue Jet ski certified from USN Navy seal Steve Bronson of tactical waterborne operations.
In 2000 Jimmy’s concept of a year round volunteer ocean rescue squad was approved by the Town of East Hampton and is still in service with over 40 members. Also that year Jimmy started Minardi Training School of Surfing and Ocean Swimming and Rescue Skills.
Jimmy has lifeguarded at local swimming pools, bay and ocean beaches including East Lake Drive, West Lake Drive, and Ditch Plains in Montauk, Georgica Beach, Two MIle Hollow, “IGA” , Georgica Association and Main Beach in East Hampton, and Coopers Beach, Sagg Main, Mecox, and Scott Cameron in Southampton.
With over 200 rescues and assists since his first lifeguarding job in 1977 Jimmy continues to work as an Ocean Rescue lifeguard at Main Beach, East Hampton with a supervisory role and can be found at tower one or on both professional patrol or his own volunteer time when the conditions are dangerous.
Learn more about Jimmy’s work at Minardi Training & Surfer Yoga
http://www.minarditraining.com . 631-680-3000
Sean Daly was raised in Bridgehampton and started swimming and boating as early as he can remember. He spent his recreational time racing sailboats and going to Sagg Main beach. At sixteen Sean passed his first Ocean Lifeguard test. Today Sean is 36 Years old and still a certified ocean lifeguard. After 9/11 Sean joined the New York City Police Department. In November of 2006 Sean was reassigned from Patrol to the NYPD Special Operations Division, Harbor Unit, Scuba Team.
The NYPD Scuba Team’s three main tasks include; Search and Rescue, Evidence Recovery, and Counterterrorism. Sean splits his time at work on a 55 foot Patrol Boat and a Bell 412 helicopter assigned to water rescue. Sean is a Dive Master, a USCG Licensed Captain, a NYS Safe-boating Instructor and holds various Marine Law Enforcement Certifications and Water Safety Training Certifications.
Sean has been recognized for water rescues in Southampton, East Hampton, and New York City.
Sean Daly on a water rescue with NYPD
Sean was involved in the Miracle on the Hudson (US Airways crash), the Hudson River Helicopter crash, the Ambrose Channel Boat and Tug Accident, Rockaway Jetty overturned vessel high surf rescue and others. Sean has been awarded a Certificate of Merit from the Honor Legion of the Police Department of the City of New York for his involvement in the rescue and recovery of two victims of a boating accident.
Sean’s focus is to improve water safety and decrease response time. Sean is committed to improving lifesaving techniques and water rescue response. Sean believes lives will be saved by the efforts of East End Ocean Rescue.