MILLIONS IN PRIZE MONEY was paid out to the winning crews participating in the MidAtlantic Tournament, which concluded last week. An 81-pound white marlin earned $1,416,891.12 for the crew of the “Lights Out,” while a 795-pound blue marlin earned the crew of the “Dedicated” $1,139,248.27. The crew of “Reel Tight” earned $720,441.92 for a 180-pound tuna, and numerous other crews took home six-figure payouts. Boats from up and down the east coast converge on Cape May as well as Ocean City, MD to compete in the annual tournament.
“SAILING VENT d’ETE” is a YouTube channel belonging to John Lebeau. Vent d’Ete, which is French for “wind of summer,” is his 22-foot Cape Dory sailboat. The Cape May County Herald ran an article on Lebeau, who used to keep his sailboat in Stone Harbor before selling it many years ago. Lebeau eventually found the boat again in Florida, and restored it to sailing condition, then began a solo trip northward to return Vent d’Ete to Stone Harbor again. He’s currently making his way through Virginia according to his most recent YouTube video documenting the trip. You can find the Herald article here: https://capemaycountyherald.com/article/hes-on-his-way-to-sailing-full-circle/ or visit YouTube and search “Sailing Vent d’Ete” to find Lebeau’s videos.
OH, YES YOU CAN! Did you ever dream about buying a shore home, and then think “we can’t do that.” Oh, yes you can! Many first time vacation home buyers are surprised at what they can afford—and how summer rentals can help cover the costs of shore ownership. A conversation with an experienced mortgage lender can help you determine what you can allocate to a shore home, and a conversation with me can help you determine how much rental income you may be able to generate. Curious? Let’s talk! Call or email me and we’ll set up a time to chat!
GOTTA DO IT! SUMMER ESSENTIALS! With the summer winding down it’s time to make sure you’ve gotten your fill of essential summer activities!
- Take a sunrise walk on the beach.
- Read a good book in the shade.
- Take a child or grandchild fishing or crabbing.
- Eat at a new restaurant, or an old favorite.
- Photograph a sunset along the bayfront.
- Take a ride on a party boat cruise, book a private charter, or go whale & dolphin watching.
- Turn off the TV, phones, and computers, and play a board game around the kitchen table.
- Take your grandchildren to the Cape May County Zoo or to see the Cape May Lighthouse.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- Thursdays at Surfside: Southern Steel (Classic Skynyrd Live). Surfside Park, Thursday, August 29th, 7pm.
- End-of-Summer Shop Hop, Avalon business district, Friday, September 6th through Sunday, September 8th.
- Sail aboard the schooner AJ Meerwald. Public sails from the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal, through September 12th. For tickets and info visit https://www.bayshorecenter.org/our-ship/
- Cape May County Municipal Utilities Authority Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day. CMCMUA Sanitary Landfill, 2050 Route 610, Woodbine, NJ. Saturday, September 14th, 8am to 11am. For more info visit: https://avalonboro.net/cape-may-county-municipal-utilities-authority-household-hazardous-waste-collection-day-sept-14th/
- Bulk Trash Collection, Stone Harbor, Monday, September 16th and Monday, October 21st. Place items curbside up to 72 hours prior. (Construction debris, hazardous wast, carpeting, brush & yard debris, and concrete, bricks, & cinderblocks will not be collected.)
- Stone Harbor Savor September Weekend. September 20th-21st.
- Every Sunday: Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market, 8am to 12:30pm, Water Tower Lot.
- Every Monday-Saturday: Scavenger Hunt for children 2-12 at the Stone Harbor Museum. Every day that the Museum is open, Monday-Saturday, 9am-12pm. Sponsored by Mack’s Pizza of Stone Harbor.
- Every Thursday: Lego Thursdays. Avalon Free Public Library, 10am. Ends August 29th.
- Every Thursday: Thursdays at Surfside concert at 7pm. Last show Thursday, September 5th.
- Every Friday: Friday Nights at Surfside Park. Balloon art, face painting, tattoos, trivia, dancing, character shows, picture lines, games, and prizes. 6:30pm. Last event is Friday, August 23rd.
606 22nd Street, West, Avalon, $3,295,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 242462
394 22nd Street, Avalon, $3,975,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 242494
280 36th Street, Avalon, $4,550,000, ACTIVE MLS#: 242480
Under Contract:
8001 2nd Avenue, 209, Stone Harbor, $679,900, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242389
576 21st Street, Unit C-1, Avalon, $1,195,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242482
440 21st Street, Rear, Avalon, $1,449,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242240
1748 Dune Drive, Avalon, $2,395,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242169
260 41st Street, Avalon, $2,495,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 242486
43 E 26th Street, Avalon, $6,299,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 241408
95 E 11th Street, Avalon, $7,999,000, UNDER CONTRACT MLS#: 241393
Properties Sold:
242 29th Street, East, Avalon, $1,565,000, SOLD MLS#: 240190
2507 Dune Drive, 2507, Avalon, $1,905,000, SOLD MLS#: 241063
501 42nd Street, Avalon, $7,100,000, SOLD MLS#: 230366
