July 2009 Online Edition

  1. 8th Annual Tuna Tournament Results

    Text by Charlie Langan | Published July 21st, 2009 in What's Running?

    With a total purse of $161,620 available for prize money, 40 boats entered South Jersey Marina’s 8th Annual Tuna Tournament that was held this past week. The forecasted bad weather held off and during the three day event we saw 44 tuna weighed. There were many winners, but the top prizes went to: Moore Bills [...]

  2. Heaviest dolphin fish this year

    Text by Charlie Langan | Published July 13th, 2009 in What's Running?

    Amanda Miller came to Cape May for vacation this week all the way from Queen Creek, Arizona and decided to join her family for an offshore fishing trip on Capt. John Sowerby’s charter boat Hooked Up II.  Since this group lives where there is no salt water, they were not sure what to expect from [...]

  3. Fluke & Dolphin Fish

    Text by Charlie Langan | Published July 6th, 2009 in What's Running?

    The inshore fishing this week has really produced some nice catches for the South Jersey Marina Charter Fleet. Capt. Bittmann on the Top Shelf caught several flounder on Wednesday and has 10 of them on display in the attached photo. Capt. Lechner on the Slammer also caught 10 flounder that day. Sea bass continues to [...]

  4. Get the Drop on Drupes

    Text by Jon Davies | Published July 1st, 2009 in RecipesThe Persnickety Chef

    The drupe is one diverse food group. The common denominator in culinary terms seems to be intense flavor. This makes for fun in the kitchen.

  5. What’s going on this July?

    Text by Susan Tischler | Published July 1st, 2009 in EventsHappenings

    Nothing says summer like the month of July. School is out and the fall return is a long way off. You might be asking yourself, what does Cape May have to offer families, other than the beach and miniature golf? Well, we’re here to tell you just that.

  6. Which beach is THE beach?

    Text by Bill Godfrey | Published July 1st, 2009 in Beaches

    From Higbee Beach to Poverty Beach, Cape May is a beach-lovers’ paradise. Pick the beach that suits you best and put your best suit on (swimsuit that is). Whether you’re interested in seeing friends, returning to a traditional spot, convenient food and beverage, solitude, or nearby shopping, there’s beach that’s just right for you on Cape Island.

  7. Monarchs are coming…plant butterfly weed!

    Text by Lorraine Kiefer | Published July 1st, 2009 in Garden TalkGardening

    Butterfly weed is a beautiful fiery orange plant that is now blooming all over southern New Jersey. It has always been one of my very favorite wild flowers. It is known by many different nicknames, but most old timers call it “Railroad Annie” because it often grows along railroad tracks or in vacant fields. Butterfly enthusiasts call it butterfly weed because its colorful blooms attract butterflies.