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Governor’s Surf Fishing Tournament!

The annual Island Beach State Park fishing tournament is planned for Sunday October 4. Registration forms can be found here.  In addition to being a great fishing event, the tournament raises money for charity through the collection of registration fees. The funds collected will go towards: marine education, marine restoration work, surf fishing access, access ramps for disabled saltwater anglers, surf fishing instruction programs and equipment and the purchase of beach wheelchairs.

Pre registration (before September 14, by mail) $10
Tournament day sign up – $15

These fees are for those 18 and older. Children under 13 fish for free, those from 13-17 will need to pay $5 (early registration or the day of the event).

Fishing begins at 6:30 AM and ends at 1 PM.

The event is held rain or shine so lets hope the weather is good.

The sponsors for this year include: the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Fish and Wildlife and Division of Parks and Forestry, the New Jersey Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs, Jersey Coast Anglers Association, and the New Jersey Beach Buggy Association.

Fallen Officers Honored in Seaside Heights

There is no way to understand how families of police officers that are killed in the line of duty cope with the loss of their loved one. It is also difficult to know what to do for such folks, to honor the memory of their fallen family member and to recognize their loss. This does not mean one should not try to hold out a hand or make a point of saying thank you.

In a very generous and thoughtful gesture, the owners of Jenkinson’s Breakwater Beach and Casino Pier in Seaside Heights did a very nice thing for the families who have lost a family member in the line of duty. Over 275 family members were treated to a day of free fun at the beach. Among other things they were able to spend time playing in the water park located just off the boardwalk. There were also a number of NJ state officials, and fellow police officers, on hand to pay tribute to the fallen police officers.

I not only salute the families but also the Storino family, the owners who hosted the events. It was  quite an act of kindness to offer their facilities in the way they did.

Barnegat Light Wins LBI Tournament

The 48th Annual Long Beach Island Beach Patrol Association Lifeguard Tournament was held on August 7 and 8, 2009.

Barnegat Light was the overall winner, taking the tournament from the defending two-time winners Surf City.

  • Barnegat Light – 100 points
  • Surf City – 74 points
  • Long Beach Township – 63 points
  • Ship Bottom – 53 points
  • Harvey Cedars – 49 points
  • Beach Haven – 43 points

The tournament was made up of numerous events spread over the two days, including (event – winner):

  • Mile Row – Barnegat Light
  • Women’s Paddle – Harvey Cedars
  • Bouy Rescue – Surf City
  • Paddle Relay – Ship Bottom
  • Surf Boat Rescue – Surf City
  • Iron Man Race – Barnegat Light
  • Run, Swim Relay – Barnegat Light
  • 1,000 foot Open Swim, Men – Barnegat Light
  • 1,000 foot Open Swim, Women – Barnegat Light
  • Paddle Rescue – Barnegat Light
  • Line Race – Barnegat Light
  • 1,500 foot Paddle Race – Barnegat Light
  • Single Row – Long Beach Township
  • 1,000 foot Doubles Row – Harvey Cedars

Now Barnegat Light sets themselves up to be the crew to beat next year. Surf City had a nice two year run before them and was in the lead after the first day of competition. Will next year find these two fighting for the top spot once again or will a new winner emerge? We will have to stay tuned for the 49th tournament.