No controversies. No complaints. No lengthy interruptions or arguments to disrupt the flow of events. For a change, the Island Lifeguard Championship tournament cruised through two evenings of competition bliss, without any incensed race team captains, protests or squabbles between teams.

“Everything was seamless, with no issues, and it was beautiful,” said Harvey Cedars chief Randy Townsend, whose squad hosted the 62nd version of the tournament.