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Stanclift Cove - Closing days and reduced hours

Posted on
August 18, 2025
by
Town Hall
From Stanclift Cove Authority
  
Closed: August 21 – August 29
Open: August 30 – September 1 - HOURS:  12:00 PM – 6:00 PM *NO GUEST PASSES*
 
Please note: Only half of the beach will be open.
 
Lifeguards will need to close the water during their scheduled breaks.
 
For your safety, swimming without lifeguard supervision is not permitted. We CANNOT allow patrons to “swim at their own risk.” 
 
Please direct any questions or concerns to stancliftcoveauthority@gmail.com
 
If you know a certified lifeguard who may be available to work, please have them connect with us at stancliftcoveauthority@gmail.com
 
We are also beginning to plan for next season — if you know someone interested in becoming a lifeguard for Summer 2026, please encourage them to reach out to us as well. We can definitely use lifeguards in the 15/16 age range so we do not have this same issue next summer. 
 
***kayak slip owners check your email for updates and instructions***
 
Clearly this was not the way we were hoping to end the summer of 2025 but we greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we navigate these staffing challenges. Thank you for making this summer so special at Stanclift Cove!