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Coming off a great 2022, which saw zero drownings and 44 rescues, beach safety division chief Austin Turnbull and the Navarre Beach Lifeguards are looking to follow up one winning season with another in 2023.
Before they can do that, the Navarre Beach Lifeguards prepare by honing their skills and knowledge through training. This goes for rookies and returning guards. With the season just over a week and half away, the lifeguards were out on the beach Feb. 18 and 19 to get ready.
Navarre Beach Lifeguards held a training weekend Feb. 18 and 19. Rookie lifeguard applicants got the chance to earn a spot on NBLG before the season starts March 11.
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