Category: Activities

Helpful information from the Cape May County Herald Newspaper:

http://www.capemaycountyherald.com/funthingstodo

Kayaking in the ocean takes place only under the perfect set of conditions: low tide, calm water, and WARM water (unlike bay kayaking- I can’t avoid getting wet in the ocean).

My main motivation is to see the dolphins- I’ve had several exciting dolphin encounters.  Today, I only saw 2 in the distance- but it was a beautiful morning on the water.

I don’t mind the ride out over the waves- it’s the return to the beach that’s tricky.  It’s not an attractive dismount- my goal is to avoid being hit in the head by the boat as I’m thrown to shore  😉

The popular 7 mile bike path through Avalon and Stone Harbor – it’s like watching the shore stage  of Tour de France 😉

Watched this young lady reel in a 45″ sand shark last evening.  She was fishing with her grandfather, mother, and sisters- and very excited about her catch.

As the daughter of a surf fisherman, it brought back memories of time spent at the water’s edge by my father’s side.  His daughters didn’t  have the same enthusiam – but he was a good sport teaching us to bait a hook, cast, and clean the fish (yuck). 

These girls took turns confidently holding the fish after the grandfather removed the hook.  And, then they set the sand shark free. 

A close up from the photo-op:   http://twitpic.com/20ubon

Seriously…thunderstorms at the shore have the same risks as those back in the “real world”.  Just to clarify, here’s a list of what NOT to do during a storm:

Ride your bike; jog along Dune Drive; walk on the beach; expect your open deck umbrella to withstand the high winds; walk your dog. 

Trash day adds to the fun- several recycling containers blew over- creating an obstacle course of bottles and cans 😉

Thankfully, the sun has returned- a beautiful evening.

The view from my kayak early this morning. 

A thick mist hung over the calm bay.  I was only able to stop briefly to take this picture- had to “out paddle” the gnats!

Have a good weekend 🙂

Summer Saturday routine:  Up early.  Sneakers & iPod for a beach walk. On my way down the block, I watch families pack up cars to check out of their rental properties.  Hurry to work.  Prepare for appointments and incoming tenants.  Get everyone settled in (they will be thrilled with this weekend’s beach weather!) 

Saturday night- tenants out on decks enjoying the start of their vacation…and, the noise level in our neighborhood goes up a few notches 😉