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Southampton Village Ocean Rescue (SVOR), a volunteer organization, responds to all open water emergencies 24/7, year-round in and around Southampton, NY.

MISSION:

Founded in 2018, the mission of Southampton Village Ocean Rescue (SVOR) is to respond to emergencies in the ocean and bay, throughout the Village of Southampton, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

SVOR is a volunteer organization, dedicated to making expeditious and safe water rescues year-round at all unprotected beaches in and around Southampton Village. Every month SVOR trains in different locations, coordinating with numerous emergency agencies, to be prepared for any aquatic emergency. SVOR rescuers are ocean lifeguard- and CPR-certified.

Members actively promote water safety and education. SVOR initiated the Lifeguard Training program for anyone 16 years or older, as well as the Junior Lifeguard Training program, for those ages 11 to 14 and the programs will be expanded in the future. Educational information about rip currents is distributed during Beach Safety Week and at various events throughout the summer. Pre-season water safety programs for caregivers will be offered by SVOR. Notably, SVOR is responsible for the installation of rip current signs at all Southampton Village ocean beach access points.

In addition, members safeguard swimmers in charitable events that involve open water, as well as other water-related functions in Southampton. We are here to save lives!

10/03/2026

Southampton Fest - 10.3..25

A beautiful day!

Thanks to the SVOR team who spent the day in the park!

Thank you Southampton Village for supporting our efforts!

10/02/2026

If you are thinking about becoming a lifeguard check out our website for dates and programs

SVOR.org

If you are thinking about joining our team:

Go to “JOIN” in the menu and click on the application — takes 10 min to fill it out!

We welcome new members!

Thanks for reading “Surfs Up”

Follow us on 27 East!

Thanks Joe Shaw, Bill Sutton & Kim Covell!

Special thanks to Ron Esposito for always taking the best photos!

09/26/2026

9.26.2026

IMPORTANT REMINDER:

It is not safe to even walk along the beach this weekend.

Many local beach access points are blocked for a reason. There is significant storm surge, extremely high surf and powerful, unpredictable waves pushing water much farther up the beach than normal.

Do not assume you are safe just because you are staying out of the water. Rogue waves can unexpectedly knock you down and pull you into the ocean.

Thursday night, someone walking along the shoreline at Flying Point Beach was pulled into the ocean by a large wave. Once in the water, he couldn’t get back to shore because of the extremely strong rip currents and sideshore currents. Fortunately, he was rescued by a local hero. He thought it was the end.

If the barricades aren’t up this weekend, that does not mean the beach is safe.

This is not the day to go down to the ocean just to take a look. Stay off the beaches until conditions improve.

Alex King
Chief
Southampton Village Ocean Rescue

09/19/2026

Thanks 27East for allowing us to share these important lifesaving tips!

Follow Surfs Up Column in Southampton Press

09/18/2026

9-15-26
Thank you Surfers Healing for hosting a truly meaningful and awesome event!

SVOR is honored to lifeguard it.

Thanks to Kurt Rist, Ben Giufurta & Gus Segarra for jumping in to help the Surfers Healing team and surfing with the kids!

Big shout out to our team for showing up! Special thanks to Ann Naughton for always coming through in a pinch (and thanks to Jenny).

Thanks to the Southampton Town guards for jumping in and helping out all day!

Thanks to Luv Michael and Rickie Brickell for supporting this event!

Huge thanks to the Village of Southampton for supporting our efforts!

09/13/2026

9-13-26

Congrats to SVOR Captain Olivia Sachtleben who came in 2nd Place today in the first responder division of the Mighty Hamptons Triathlon!

We are so proud to have her on our rescue team!

09/11/2026

Huge shoutout to 27East for the gold star! ⭐ Incredibly honored and feeling the love.

Thank you! 🙌

09/04/2026

Check out our column!

27EAST Rules!

08/31/2026

Congrats to this group Alessia, Mitti, Seton, and Michael (+ Gardner & Declan not in the photo)
8-17-26
Badass Recert Lifeguard Test!

Super rough conditions—windy, stormy, crazy side shore currents, overhead waves, pounding shore break, cold summer day with a five foot berm to get there victims onto and up to the lifeguard stand.

This crew toughed it out!

You all rock!

08/28/2026

8.26.2026

Southampton Village Ocean Rescue Night Ops Drill — Meschutt “The Shutt”

Special Thanks to Paul Schmidt, Captain Smith Point & Meschutt

& Suffolk County & Emily Laurie for supporting our trainings and summer programs!

Huge thanks to Danton, Flanders Ambulance for running this drill with Jason Feinberg, Captain Bayport FD Water Rescue

Extra special thank you to Bill Xikis, Selden Fire Department & Bill Renzetti, Center Moriches Fire Department —for jumping in and making it happen and working with Danton to create an elaborate realistic night ops drill.

Giant thanks to Southampton Village PD
Public Safety Dispatchers for cooperating with our drill.

Thanks also to Suffolk County Ocean Rescue
Suffolk County Park Rangers

Thanks also Bayport FD Dive and Rescue Team for drilling with us under the almost full moon! You guys rock!

A beautiful summer night, warm water and great teamwork!

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Southampton, NY

Website

http://SVOR.org/

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