The song “My Eyes Adored You” by New
Jersey native Frankie Valli, one of the Hot
100 number-one hits of 1975, contains a
reference to “walking home every day over
Barnegat Bridge and Bay,” and this region
is still a beloved New Jersey treasure.
Recreational water sports have always
been a great pastime at the Jersey Shore
but now more visitors are trying new things
as they discover that the Barnegat Bay,
which is protected from harsh and everchanging
ocean conditions by several
barrier islands, is an ideal environment
to try out any new water activity. Rental
and recreational water activities are on
the upswing as the popular concept of an
ideal vacation is shifting away from lazing
around on a cruise boat or beach toward
getting out on the water for a thrilling
workout.
The Dock Outfitters, a recreational boating
rental facility right on the bay at 5 Route
35 in Seaside Heights, offers fishing and
pleasure boat rentals and is a premiere
Jersey Shore Yamaha WaveRunner rental
location. WaveRunners are available at
several beach pick-up locations for 30-
and 60-minute periods, starting at $75.
Hungry? Stop by the Dock’s Waterside
Café to enjoy a pre-boating breakfast or a
post-WaveRunning lunch right on the water
to enjoy a view unique to Ocean County.
Visit thedockoutfitters.com for information.
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Ocean County
beaches and bays
aren’t JUST for
swimming and
sunning
Those who want to enjoy more tranquil water
activities can try stand-up paddle boarding,
or SUP, as it is known along the Barnegat
Bay. This serene water activity has “paddlers”
standing up free on specially designed
boards that they propel across the water
with a single long paddle. Although it looks
precarious, the well-balanced paddle board
provides a stable environment for any level
paddler who is willing to get wet a few times
before getting the hang of it. The versatile
sport offers both accessibility for beginners
and challenge for practiced participants from
lessons and guided tours up to competitive
racing. It’s most popular with adults aged 25
to 55, according to local business owners, and
lessons are available for all ages.
WAVERUNNER RENTALS
Boat & Pontoon Rentals
Bait & Tackle Shop
Free Crabbing & Fishing Pier
Waterside Cafe - Dock & Dine!
5 Route 35 South, Seaside Heights www.TheDockOutfitters.com
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