Ann Delaney Beach Blog

Category: Life at the Shore

  • Cedar Island Swim, Avalon

    Well, that was fun…and challenging!

    I was a kayak volunteer for this morning’s Cedar Island Swim- a Tim Kerr Charities event.  It’s a 5K swim starting at the Avalon Yacht Club, south along the main channel to the Avalon Anchorage Marina (end of 21st Street), east along Sunset Drive and 20th Street, north along Ocean Drive, and then back west along 7th Street with the finish at the Yacht Club.

    The NE winds were blowing- gusts up to 20- 25 mph.  Made for some big “waves” in the bay, and major resistance when heading north along the Ocean Drive segment.  Impressive endurance by the swimmers!

    Next week I’m back INSIDE the Avalon Community Hall as a registration volunteer for the TK Race 😉

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  • Beach Days

    Warm sunshine, a sea breeze…and a gully!  The perfect beach day 🙂

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  • Time to Shop

    DowntownStoneHarborSaturday, August 23rd

    Annual Sidewalk Sale

    Downtown Stone Harbor

    9am to 7pm

     

     

  • We Often Take This For Granted…

    Even during a busy August weekend, our beaches provide a peaceful escape.

    For more opportunities to escape, visit our web site: Power Play Realty   I appreciate the opportunity to help!

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  • Fall Weather?

    A nice cool morning- a sneak peek of fall weather!

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  • One More- Boat Parade

    Kayaked early, and paddled by this “Survivor” home still decorated from the boat parade. Very clever with the notable island storms!

    An older (and beautifully restored) home on Shelter Haven Basin, Stone Harbor.

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  • Bay Views- Last Night

    Thanks to kind neighbors, we had a front row view of the boat parade.  From their dock, we were able to watch a beautiful sunset while the decorated boats passed by.  Most water front homes were in the spirit with lights and decorations celebrating the Stone Harbor Centennial.

    Very clever themes… and big cheers at the end for the Stone Harbor lifeguards in their row boats!  Fun night 🙂

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  • Stone Harbor Boat Parade

    BIG night ahead in Stone Harbor…even the 96th Street bridge into town will be closed (7pm to 10pm).

    Bay front property owners are decorating their homes, docks, and boats; as well as hosting friends and neighbors.  Fun to kayak around this morning to see the preparations!

    Will post pictures tonight on Twitter (from a friend’s dock).

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  • Villa Maria by the Sea

    If you admire this beautiful Stone Harbor landmark, please consider assisting with maintenance and upkeep by supporting the annual Nuns’ Beach Surfing Event (Saturday, September 13th at 111th Street beach).  Or, purchase popular Nuns’ Beach wear from the “store” located just off of Second Avenue and 111th Street.

    Donations can be mailed to Villa Maria by the Sea, 11101 First Avenue, Stone Harbor NJ 08247  c/0 Sister James Dolores, IHM

    1937- 2014   (through the years…and seasons!)

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  • Summer Rentals

    RentSighJust a reminder that we have availability for vacation rentals during the last weeks of August, and through September.

    Benefits? Lower rental rates, less competition for dinner reservations, and more room on the beach 🙂

    I am here to help with your plans:  609-967-7950  or ann@anndelaney.com

    Power Play Realty web site: http://www.powerplayrealty.com/rentals

    Thank you for your interest!