All-girls lifeguard competition sees record turnout

As women’s sports continue to grow across the country, so too do the numbers of women in lifeguarding, particularly in southern Delaware. Look no further than the June 25 all-female lifeguarding competition hosted by Middlesex Beach Patrol on a picture-perfect evening at the private beach in North Bethany. MBP Chair Mark McCulloh’s patrol has been hosting the event for a few years, but he said the 2026 rendition saw by far the most participants, reflecting the emergence of women, both in number