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Bay Rd & Battersea Rd

Ocean City, NJ 08226

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We stopped in the Ocean City Yacht club for a wedding over the weekend. While I didn't see any yachts on the dock, it was definitely a nice spot to have a wedding. With large plate glass windows on the west side of the room, the room has a fantastic view across the bay. As for the food, I'm not sure if they brought an outside caterer or used in house but it was pretty good as well. Looked like parking was iffy but there was plenty of parking in the neighborhood. Good times.

Wow. I recently attended a wedding reception here and while I really wanted to like this place the experience was ruined by interactions with the head chef and maitre de both of which were generally unhelpful and the head chef was plain rude and appeared to have a chip on his shoulder. Unfortunately the layout of the venue wasn't suitable for a wedding reception either as there is not enough room to separate a cocktail hour from the dining room. As a result some guests were seated at their dining tables while others were cramped into a tight separate bar-room area. Lastly the food was comparable to a Boston Market. Our dinner consisted of salty and powdery mashed potatoes, a few strands of string beans, a slice of carrot, and an uninspired piece of breaded chicken ((yawn)).

Picture this a warm summer day for a beach wedding and we arrive at the place and the air conditioner is not on, or maybe it had been turned on as we arrived. Ceiling fans were barely moving around and everyone literally was sweating. We were told they did not know where the controls were, really! Number of guests was 170 and they were packed into two rooms. I do not know how they could accommodate up to 200+ guests, ridiculous. There were not enough tables and chairs for all the guests, and it was a sit-down dinner. Appetizers were not replenished until the last morsel of food had been taken from the serving platters. Guests being kind did not want to take the last piece so it took some time to have stations replenished. Ran out of forks so guests were directed to sit at their seats to eat their appetizers and use the fork from their place setting. The initial contract was signed with the original caterer whom had wonderful reviews and once the contract was signed the caterer and additional caterers quit OCYC due to issues. Greate Bay was the last of the caterers and they were also a part of the total chaos. It really should not be this hard when you are paying so much money for such a special event.

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Everyone who goes down the Shore knows Ocean City is a dry town. It’s part of the reason why it bills itself as “America’s Greatest Family Resort: It’s quieter and calmer than most of its neighbors.

But you can get served a drink there if you know the right person. Events at the Flanders Hotel and the Ocean City Yacht Club often have open bars. And thanks to Claire Lowe’s story in the Press of Atlantic City , we now know of another way: joining a private club.

Lowe writes about the Riverboat Club, a dining club in Ocean City that is closing after a fire. She also mentions the Foodies Dinner Club at Captain Bob’s , which has been running for two years.

Here’s how it works: Private clubs, as long as they obey the strict letter of the law, can let people join for a fee and serve drinks.

“We’ve owned Captain Bob’s for 17 years. Dinner never really could catch on,” Sharon Hoffman told the Press . “We found out as long as it’s private and it’s closed to the public, it’s legal.”

Ocean City let its residents vote on a ballot measure to allow BYOB restaurants in 2012, but it failed by a 2-1 margin. The resort previously allowed BYOB restaurants before banning them in 1984.

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We had a 70th birthday party at the Ocean city Yacht club in November 2023. Venue is beautiful, food was excellent and staff was friendly and very helpful.

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Two major events this weekend will help kick off a full schedule of family fun for Ocean City in 2022.

Reigning Miss New Jersey Alyssa Sullivan will emcee the April 1 Fashion Show that opens  Girls Weekend , and the celebration will continue through Sunday, April 3 with shopping and dining specials, accommodations packages, wellness classes, craft projects and more at various locations throughout Ocean City’s downtown.

A special appearance by “Red Dead Redemption II” actor and voice actor Roger Clark will be just one of the highlights of  OC-CON 2022  on Saturday and Sunday (April 2-3) at the Ocean City Music Pier. OC-Con features meet-the-artist sessions, discussion panels, costume contests, and the display and sale of comic books and memorabilia. Show hours will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday (April 2), and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (April 3).

The annual Girls Weekend kicks off with its traditional fashion show at a new and larger location, the Ocean City Yacht Club (100 Bay Road), at 7 p.m. Friday, April 1. It features clothes and accessories for sale in Ocean City’s retail shops and modeled by local men and women. The lighthearted event will include light fare and refreshments. Miss New Jersey Alyssa Sullivan, who is from Cape May Court House, will host the show. The event typically sells out each year, but you can check on availability of tickets by clicking on the “Buy Now” button on the  event blog page .

Girls Weekend features hotel and bed-and-breakfast packages, dining offers, shopping discounts, prizes, yoga and wellness classes, craft projects and demonstrations at various locations throughout Ocean City. Accommodations package deals are being offered by the Flanders, Port-O-Call, Scarborough Inn and the Ocean City Mansion bed-and-breakfast, among others.

For a detailed schedule of Girls Weekend events, accommodations and participating businesses, visit the  Facebook event page  or call 609-399-1412.

Now in its sixth year, the  OC-CON FESTIVAL  returns to the Music Pier on Saturday and Sunday. General admission to the show is free.

Best known for portraying Arthur Morgan through performance capture in the 2018 video game “Red Dead Redemption 2,” Roger Clark will hold meet-and-greet sessions 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. Featured artists include Tony DiGerolamo (“The Simpsons” and “Bart Simpson” comic books), Bob Petrecca (Marvel Comics), Luke Petrecca (Upper Deck and the Dear Hunter), Michael S. Bracco (“The Creators” and “The Monuments”), Galica Graphics, Pharos Creative Studios and more.

One highlight is the annual 1-mile “superhero” run on the boardwalk (9 a.m. Saturday) and “superhero” obstacle course race (10:15 a.m. Saturday). Sign up for either or both events at the Ocean City Civic Center (Sixth Street and Boardwalk). The weekend also features two performances by the Ocean City Pops Orchestra playing themed music on Saturday and the Saber Guild Zeffo Temple will conduct lightsaber training for young show attendees on Sunday. The Cosplay Contest will cap off the event on Sunday.

Visit  www.ocnjcon.com  for complete information on all artists, discussion panels and scheduled events for OC-Con.

KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD JOINS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

Ocean City announced Monday that the Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band will be part of the 28th season of the Music Pier Summer Concert Series with a show at 7 p.m. August 22. Tickets for the show go on sale Thursday with special presale on Wednesday.

The guitarist is a legend among fans of blues rock, and he has topped the Billboard blues charts with seven different singles.

The shows is presented by the City of Ocean City and the series is co-produced by BRE Presents and Rose Productions. For tickets, visit  ticketmaster.com  starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 31. A special presale (use code BRE) will take place 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, March 30.

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April 9 – Doo Dah Parade:  Welcome spring with this comedy parade, complete with more than 300 basset hounds. Parade starts at noon on Asbury Avenue at Sixth Street. The route travels Asbury Avenue to 12th Street, then turns up to the Boardwalk and finishes at Sixth Street. Dietz & Watson is the event sponsor.

April 9 – The Great Egg Hunt:  The traditional event returns to the boardwalk again this year. Participating merchants will invite children up to age 7 to visit stores with their families to collect eggs filled with treats and surprises. The event will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. or while supplies last. Flyers will direct families to participating stores. Rain date is April 10.

April 16 – The Great Egg Hunt:  The second of two Great Egg Hunts will take place on the boardwalk. Participating merchants will invite children up to age 7 to visit stores with their families to collect eggs filled with treats and surprises. The event will run from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. or while supplies last. Flyers will direct families to participating stores. Rain date is April 17.

April 17 – Easter Sunrise Service:  A traditional non-denominational service by the sea. All are welcome. 6:30 a.m. at the Music Pier.

April 17 – Dueling Pianos Show:  The Philly Keys will be performing their hit dueling pianos show starting at noon in front of the Ocean City Music Pier.  Free fun for the entire family. The Philly Keys will take a break for our annual Easter Fashion Stroll.   

April 17 – Easter Fashion Stroll:  Come dressed in your Easter’s best for our Fashion Stroll and meet the Easter Bunny at the Ocean City Music Pier. Judging begins at 1 p.m. Prizes awarded for Best Dressed Children, Teen, Adults and Family.

April 30 – Sports Memorabilia Show:  Former Philadelphia Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel and former Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Seth Joyner will be part of the show at the Ocean City Music Pier.  They will greet fans and lead Q&A sessions. Vendors with merchandise and items representing a variety of sports and teams will be for sale at the show. Check back for more detail on how to purchase tickets for meet-and-greets. Vendors interested in participating in the event, can email  [email protected]  or visit  www.ocnj.us/sportsshow  for more information.

Contact: Doug Bergen   Public Information Officer                                                    609-525-9286 [email protected]

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I remember a couple of weeks before their wedding day, Pamela asked me what would happen with their photos if it rained on their wedding day. While we hope it won’t rain on our couples’ wedding day, the weather is always a gamble, but one thing is certain: we will always work hard to get beautiful photos, no matter what the weather!

On Pam and Graham’s wedding, it started to rain during their ceremony but then the rain turned to a slight drizzle and our couple was on board for getting photos on the beach in spite of the weather so of course we jumped on the opportunity! The photos of them on the windy beach turned out so romantic and genuine!

With navy and white details, this coastal-inspired wedding came together beautifully. When I asked Graham and Pamela why they picked Ocean City Yacht Club for their wedding day, they told me it was because it was in OC – somewhere they love to go and just enjoy life. It’s a super welcoming venue and was the vibe they wanted for their whole day. Check it out in some of my favorite images below!

Congratulations, Pam and Graham! Thank you for allowing us to capture your beautiful wedding and best wishes for a life full of health, joy, and love!

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Carefree Boat Club Expands to Ocean City

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Supply-chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, rising fuel costs and the growing expense to own a boat are making it more complicated for people who want to get out on the water.

But there is an affordable alternative to boat ownership – “boating without owning.”

Now entering its fourth season at the shore, Carefree Boat Club of South Jersey gives its members all of the pleasures of being out on the water without the hassles and expense of actually owning a boat.

Carefree Boat Club is expanding at the shore this summer by opening up in the Ocean City market at the All Seasons Marina at the base of the 34th Street Bridge on the Marmora side.

The company will officially open the Ocean City location on May 15, but will host a grand opening and open house at All Seasons Marina on May 8. More details will be announced later.

A fleet of six new boats and two jet skis will be available for Ocean City members looking to enjoy all that the shore has to offer on the water. All six boats are equipped with tow bars for tubing and water skiing.

The variety of boats will allow members to take fishing trips, enjoy a recreational outing or simply have a relaxing, lazy day out on the bay or ocean.

“When you join, you don’t have to worry about the hassles of boat ownership. The boat is always ready for you,” said Sean McNulty, Carefree Boat Club’s membership director.

The boat is in the water when members arrive, filled up with gas and ready to go. When they’re done, all they have to do is bring the boat back to the marina. There’s nothing else left for them to do – saving them from the headaches of cleaning or maintaining the boat.

The Ocean City location will be capped at 50 members to ensure everyone will have access to the boats.

“We’re trying to give our members the feel of a yacht club or a country club,” McNulty said.

Club memberships are only one-third the cost of owning a boat. Say goodbye to slip fees, insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, towing and winterization.

For the 2022 season, members will pay a one-time initiation fee of $7,500, plus $550 in monthly dues. However, those who lock in their memberships by April 15 will be eligible for 2021 prices of a $7,200 initiation fee and $535 in monthly dues.

Members can boat as often as they would like with no additional cost. An online reservation system allows them to pick the day, time and the type of boat they want.

Before they leave the dock, members will receive personalized on-the-water safety training to familiarize them with the boats. Carefree’s trainers are certified by the National Safe Boating Council.

Carefree’s boating season at the Jersey Shore runs from approximately Easter to Thanksgiving. The company typically starts on April 15 and will open its Avalon location on that date.

It accepts reservations from April 15 through Nov. 15, but sometimes remains open a few weeks longer. Although the Ocean City location will open on May 15 this year, the plan is to start on April 15 at that site beginning in 2023.

Carefree Boat Club of South Jersey started in 2019 with operations in Avalon at the Commodore Bay Marina at 900 Ocean Drive. Membership costs are the same in Avalon and Ocean City.

The Avalon and Ocean City locations are part of a growing network that features more than 100 Carefree Boat Club sites in the United States and internationally. Membership in Avalon and Ocean City gives boaters access to all Carefree locations, including Canada, the Philippines, the Virgin Islands and Panama.

McNulty noted that Carefree’s hassle-free membership is in dramatic contrast to what is generally going on the boating world now for individual owners and buyers.

Higher fuel costs, rising boat prices and supply-chain interruptions affecting the industry make boat ownership a challenge these days. Reflecting the strong demand, even used boats are selling at a premium.

“It’s crazy. People can’t get boats,” McNulty said. “People have extra income and they need something to do.”

Carefree Boat Club has solved the boat-shortage problems and the higher costs with its “boating without owning” membership franchise.

McNulty co-owns Carefree Boat Club of South Jersey with business partner Adam Fox, a licensed charter boat captain who serves as the company’s general manager.

Dave Neville, a lifelong resident of the Jersey Shore who has enjoyed the local waterways since he was youngster, will serve as the general manager of Carefree’s new Ocean City location.

Neville is an avid fisherman and has owned his own boats since he was a teenager. Before coming to Carefree Boat Club, he was a detective with the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office for six years.

Previously, Neville was a beach lifeguard for five summers in Strathmere. He also owns his own business, Krystal Clean, which offers services such as window washing, pressure washing, carpet cleaning and shrink wrapping.

Neville said his love for boats and water sports will allow him to share his experiences with Carefree’s members to make it more enjoyable for them.

“I’ve had boats since I was 16,” he said. “I love fishing, water skiing, wakeboarding and being around boats,” he said.

For more information about Carefree Boat Club of South Jersey, visit southjersey.carefreeboats.com or call (609) 388-9009.

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