When it comes to lifeguard competitions, Harvey Cedars Beach PatrolCapt. Randy Townsend knows quite well that waves can make a team or break a team.

“The ocean often determines who the winners are,” said Townsend after his Cedars crew won all but one of the five events during the 11th annual Surf City Beach Patrol Epic Tournament and cruised to the team victory with 38 points. “It’s super early in the season and I can’t predict the future, so who knows what will happen?