Water Safety Patrol

09/07/2026

Track the Fly-By from your phone! Today's Labor Day Fly-By begins at 6:00pm from Water Safety Patrol HQ in Williams Bay. It will go clockwise around the lake, and you can track it on your phone so you know when it will be getting close to your area. Here is the link to the app: https://player.vakaros.com/watch/gJUngt35NDrNz3DVrEtQ/Water%20Safety%20Patrol?live=true
Please note that an "error message" will appear on this app until the event actually begins at 6:00pm. The link is also on our website: www.watersafetypatrol.org

09/04/2026

What time is the FLY-BY? Don't miss it...we'll start at 6:00pm on Monday, Sept. 7 from our HQ in Williams Bay and make our way around the entire lake (clockwise). This is one of the most anticipated events on the lake each summer, as the Patrol boats "fly-information" around the lake to salute the hundreds of people who come out to the piers and the shoreline to see the "Heroes in Red."

08/26/2026

One of our Boat Crew Members was recently sworn in as a Paramedic for the Barrington Fire Department. Brianna Spetka is shown alongside one of our other Boat Crew Members, Rich Gluth, who is a current Paramedic, and was a long-time member of the Barrington FD in the past. Brianna said her interest in going into the EMS field was sparked by her experiences working on the Water Safety Patrol. Her passion for helping people in need, and her skill in performing well under pressure are great attributes for her career in Emergency Medical Services.

08/04/2026

08/01/2026

Final hours to bid! Clock is ticking toward the closing of our Silent Auction. Over 100 spectacular prizes to choose from. All proceeds benefit the Water Safety Patrol. Auction closes at 9:30pm tonight!

07/30/2026

Final days for bidding on our Silent Auction! Check out over 100 amazing items up for bid! To get in on the bidding, go to our website: www.watersafetypatrol.org and click on the Silent Auction link! Bidding ends Saturday night at 9:30pm!

07/25/2026

Our Silent Auction is now OPEN! Check out the wide variety of spectacular and unique items up for bid. Anyone can bid! Here is the link: https://qtego.us/l/watersafetypatrol/r
OR, you can go to our website at www.watersafetypatrol.org and get the link there! Happy Bidding!

06/27/2026

REGISTER NOW for Lifeguard Training!
*Our Summer Lifeguard Class runs July 8 through July 12
*Earn your American Red Cross Lifeguard Certificate, and become eligible to work as a Lifeguard
*Must be at least 15 years old and be a strong swimmer.
*Cost: $300 (or Free for those who come work for WSP)

To register, please go to our website: www.watersafetypatrol.org

06/21/2026

FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER FOR SWIM LESSONS!
*Register ONLINE now. Some classes are already full. Openings still available in Lake Geneva and Williams Bay.
*This Wednesday is final day to register.
*Lessons run from June 29 through Aug. 7.
*Six different locations offered for lessons.
*Cost for season: $45 (for 2x per week), and $35 (for 1x per week)
*PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR DETAILS!

06/12/2026

WSP Boat Crew members participated in some intense rescue training this week under the direction of the Mercyhealth Prehospital Services and REACT Team at Mercy Walworth Medical Center. A big thank you to Dr. Sean Marquis and the MD1 program along with some great instructors like Eric Sladek and Molly Forstrom and our own Kaelean Cristiano. WSP crew members trained for a variety of rescue and medical emergency situations as they get ready for the heart of the summer season to kick in.