Boating
Rough inlet – Barnegat Inlet NJ
This was from 2006. A boat was heading out through the breakers at Barnegat Inlet. Actually, this is not a rough inlet by Barnegat Light standards. Continue reading
Barnegat Lighthouse and Park
A visit to the Barnegat Lighthouse and Park is a great way to spend a day. The Barnegat Lighthouse was built in 1855. It was designed by the Union Army General George “Snapping Turtle” Meade. Old Barney stands 165 feet high.
Continue readingAntoinetta’s Restaurant in West Creek, NJ
Antoinetta’s Restaurant is a Victorian Style Building on the Bay in West Creek, New Jersey. It is accessible by boat from LBI. My son and I would visit on our Seadoo for lunch.
Racing to shore before the storm
From 2011, a jet skier is trying to get back to shore before an oncoming storm hits. This one is cutting it a bit close. With the storm this close, lightning is a real danger. (Yes, that includes me taking the photo) Continue reading
Boating in the 1940’s on Long Beach Island
Boating on Long Beach Island began with the canoes of the Native Americans. There are some rumors that Viking Longships may have visited the area prior to Columbus. During the 1800’s sailing vessels such as Catboats filled the bay.
Continue readingCoast Guard Cutter 44355
For a number of years, the retired Coast Guard Cutter 44355 was on display at the Bayview Park. Bayview Park is located across from the Long Beach Township Municipal Buildings on Long Beach Boulevard.
Continue readingClassic old wooden Sport Fisherman towing a classic Catboat
This picture probably could have been taken 40 years ago. A classic wooden Sport Fisherman is towing a classic Catboat. Both are from a bygone era. Continue reading
Morrison’s Restaurant
Morrison’s Restaurant was a classic LBI restaurant. It had been serving great seafood since the 1940’s. It’s position adjacent to the intercoastal waterway and large windows provided a parade of boats for diners. The volume of boats dropped off significantly as time progressed. In the earlier days, you would see a continuous procession of everything from well worn garveys to expensive sport fishermen while you enjoyed great seafood. Continue reading
The Black Pearl at Sunset
The Black Pearl at Sunset (Not all the same day) Continue reading
Paddleboarders and the Black Pearl at Sunset
Paddleboarders and the Black Pearl at Sunset Continue reading