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Nags Head Ocean Rescue introduces summer crew, marks 50th anniversary with short film premiere planned
Summary
Captain Chad Moes introduced the town’s full summer ocean rescue staff and highlighted competitions and the unit’s 50th anniversary; staff member Robera announced a free short-film screening July 15 at Janette’s Pier ahead of the USLA regional championships.
Captain Chad Moes introduced Nags Head’s full summer ocean-rescue staff at the June 11 Board of Commissioners meeting, calling 2025 “a big year” as the organization marks its 50th season since 1975. Moes said the crews completed training in May and June and will be fully staffed through mid-August for the busy summer season.
Why it matters: The town’s ocean-rescue operation is the front line for beach safety and local events; the department also hosts competitions that bring regional teams to Nags Head, and this year’s regional championships will take place locally.
Moes described the department’s calendar for the summer and its community role, then invited the new and returning lifeguards to introduce themselves by name and hometown. The introductions highlighted a largely seasonal, geographically diverse staff: several local lifeguards returning for multiple seasons and many recruits from the mid‑Atlantic and Canada. The full roster introduced at the meeting reflects staffing needed for daily patrols and regional events.
Robera, who identified herself as a member of the ocean-rescue team, announced a new short film, "The Nags Head Ocean Rescue Story," and invited residents to a free screening on Tuesday, July 15 at Janette’s Pier. She said the screening will occur the night before the U.S. Lifesaving Association regional championships and asked attendees to register because seating is limited. Robera quoted a mother who appears in the film: "It was just another day at the beach until it wasn't," saying the short illustrates why the rescue team’s work matters.
The board thanked the lifeguards and the department for their service and noted plans for lifeguard housing intended to improve recruitment and retention. The mayor said the town hopes the housing will be available next year.
What’s next: The film screening is set for July 15; the town will host USLA championships in July, and lifeguards will remain on patrol through the summer season.
