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1/10 Upcoming Events Date title November 8, 2026 President's Cup Tournament - IBSP, LBI, Brigatine November 11, 2026 Board of Director's Meeting December 9, 2026 Board of Director's Meeting January 9, 2027 Pete D'Alessio Memorial Flea Market January 13, 2027 Board of Director's Meeting February 10, 2027 Board of Director's Meeting March 10, 2027 Board of Director's Meeting March 20, 2027 73rd Annual NJBBA Banquet April 14, 2027 Board of Director's Meeting May 12, 2027 Board of Director's Meeting our Mission To preserve beach access for mobile surf fishing and to conserve coastal and marine resources. Through collaborative community support, our services will enhance the general welfare of our community based beaches. By providing adequate coverage, we will protect the resources throughout the entire beach community. Our efforts are guided by the following goals. To preserve coastal resources. To provide economic, educational and social benefits to our residents. To develop methods and procedures that maximizes full inclusion of the protection of the mobile fisherman's rights. To decrease the abuse of dunes, tidal areas and vegetated sections of the beach. To protect and enhance the aquatic communities through marine conservation. NJBBA NEws Get up to date news from our NJBBA President. "A Good read" Links to interesting reading about the NJBBA, IBSP, and other Jersey Shore topics. latest news President Cup Information June 2026 Newsletter December 2025 Newsletter New Jersey Salt Water Registry Podcast about what NJBBA is all about! NJ Marine Council Meeting Schedule NJ Division of Fish & Wildlife - Fluke Rules NJ Marine Digest NJ Fishing Regulations

ADOPT A BEACH The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Adopt a Beach program fosters volunteer stewardship of the State's coastal beaches and reduces the threat of marine debris to fish and wildlife. The DEP selects two days per year, one in the spring and one in the fall, for coast wide cleanups. Program volunteers adopt beaches for one year, agreeing to clean the beach of litter and debris on designated cleanup days. Adopt a Beach volunteers have been removing marine debris from the State's shorelines since 1993. All cleanups start at 8:00 a.m. Call for information about future dates for cleanups at DEP at (609) 29-BEACH or check the NJ Clean Communities - Adopt a Beach website .

beach driving clinic Beach Driving Clinic Wed, Apr 22 Clinic held via Zoom Cheaper than a tow!! See All Details

30th Annual Children's Surf Fishing tournament This tournament is FREE, FREE, FREE to all children 16 years of age and under. The kids will receive an event t-shirt and a grab bag full of goodies after attending 5 learning stations. If you would like to support this event by donating prizes, contact Ken Hollins. prior events September 12, 2026... This years weather was just as perfect as it was for the 30th Annual Event. Sunny skies, a warm 80 degrees with a 9 mph Northeast breeze. Seventeen girls and twenty-eight boys were this years participants, starting at 3 years of age and ending at 15 years old. A lot of under sized fluke were caught, along with a couple cow-nosed rays. No striped bass, bluefish, kingfish, or even a sea robin made an appearance on this day. Only three (3) fish were measured and entered into the winners circle. A 16 1/4” fluke was the largest fish entered, along with a 14 1/2” cow-nosed ray. The first fish caught, an 11 1/2” cow-nosed ray won the special “Bill Snyder, Sr. First Fish Award ” along with a crisp $1.00 bill...all winners received trophies, gift cards, and a 9' combo. Every participant had their pick from 5 tables containing 130 assorted prizes. They all went home with a gift and a smile. A big thank you goes to New Jersey Fish and Wildlife, 18 t-shirt sponsors and the Seaside Park Volunteer Fire Dept. #1. The 30th Annual NJBBA event was a huge success! . Ken Hollins Event Director/Chairman 1/1 thank you to the sponsors of the Annual Children's surf fishing tournament To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key.

Annual fish for fluke contest and bbq The NJBBA had its 3 rd Annual Fluke Contest at IBSP on August 1 st . The Hudson River Fishermen's Association (HRFA) joined us again and shared the cost which makes this a very affordable outing for the NJBBA. A big Thank You to the HRFA for everything! Joe Albanese thought if we got the two organizations together, we could get more members involved. We had 18 attend and 15 fish the contest, we have to do better next year, maybe advertise the event earlier in the year. I can’t say enough about Dennis Palmatier from the Hook House who came thru for us again as always and donated a $150 rod for first place, the HRFA donated a 4000 Sienna reel that went with the rod for first place. Gary Conk Sr. donated the plaque from ‘A-1 JDK Specialties’ for first place. Second and third place had a $25 gift certificate to the Hook House and other apparel for a prize. There were a lot of donated prizes for the raffle, Thanks to Joe Albanese and the HFRA, Pete Musse, Kenny Hollins, Ray Anderson and Valerie Dzindzio for their donations. Doug Barr from the HRFA caught a 16.5 Fluke to take first place. There was probably a couple dozen shorts caught also, Congratulations Doug! We handed out tickets and had a drawing for 2nd and 3rd place. After the fishing was over, we got together and had a barbecue on the beach, Pete Musse and Ray Anderson are our chefs and do a fantastic job! Thanks to Pete & Michelle Musse, Ray & Linda Anderson and Valerie Dzindzio for getting the food, supplies, grills and everything else to make this a great outing! The food was great, you have to be there to appreciate all the hard work that goes into putting something like this together. This event could be really something and we should have plenty more members attend, it is a free event, a kind of a Thank You for volunteering thru the year. As President of the NJBBA, I am proud of everyone that pitched in to make this happen. Event Photos 1/1

Annual meeting 2027 annual meeting The 2027 Annual Meeting will be held in February at 9:00AM at the Loyal Order of Moose in Seaside Heights, NJ 08751 . Breakfast sandwiches, coffee, and pizza will be served at the meeting. There will be only one (1) general membership meeting a year. The Annual Meeting of the NJBBA shall be held on a Sunday in February. In the event that these meeting dates are not permissible, the Board of Directors shall select an appropriate date for that meeting. All other meetings shall be by the call of the President. Annual Meeting order of Business: Call to Order Roll Call of Officers Reading of Minutes of the Previous Meeting Officers’ and Committee Report Treasurer’s Report Payment of Bills Communications Unfinished Business Nominating and Election of Officers (Annual Meeting) New Business Announcements Suggestions for the Good of the Association Adjournment A quorum for all special/general membership meetings shall be ten or more members in good standing. If you would like to attend the Annual Meeting, please RSVP below. Date and time is TBD NJBBA Annual Meeting / Moose Lodge Learn more Date and time is TBD Moose Lodge, 1801 Bay Blvd, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751, USA

Volunteer day “Volunteers Day Off” came about when Ray Bukowski, IBSP Park Manager and Paul Harris, President of NJBBA, came up with the idea that, “We should have a day off for all the hard work the organization did after Super Storm Sandy hit the New Jersey coast. A day off for all that came out, in all kinds of weather to volunteer their valuable time working to restore and clean up the beaches at the park. This will be a day that no work is to be done, just a get together to relax, fish and enjoy each others company.” NJBBA will continue to hold this day, every year for all the volunteers that come out and spend their valuable time, working on club projects like, installing snow fence, beach clean-ups, and trail rebuilding. There is a plaque hanging on the wall in the park office that honors the volunteer with his or her name, that catches the biggest fish on “Volunteer’s Day”. “Get Involved! Stay Involved” Subscribe to our email list First Name Last Name Email Subscribe Thanks for subscribing!

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Beach Driving Video summary Here is an analysis and summary of the key points covered in the video: 1. Definition & Compliance The video clarifies that a "beach buggy" is not a dune buggy or ATV. It must be a registered, inspected, and insured four-wheel-drive (4WD) vehicle that meets all state motor vehicle requirements. Driving on the beach is permitted by federal, state, or local authorities, and strict adherence to rules is required to maintain this access. 2. Essential Preparation & Equipment Before entering the beach, vehicles are often inspected for mandatory safety gear. The video outlines a strict checklist of required items to ensure safety and self-sufficiency: Safety Gear: Fire extinguisher, auto first aid kit, flashlight, and a trash bag. Recovery Gear: Spare tire, tire gauge, shovel, tow chain/snatch line, and a workable jack with a support board (plywood at least 5/8" x 12" x 12") to prevent the jack from sinking into the sand. Recreational Gear: Fishing equipment and bait/tackle for every person over 12 years old (often a legal requirement for the permit). Fuel: A minimum of 1/4 tank of gas is recommended. 3. Tire Pressure Strategy A critical technical tip offered is "airing down." Drivers should deflate tires to approximately 15 PSI before entering the sand. Analysis: This increases the tire's surface area, allowing the vehicle to "float" on top of the sand rather than digging into it. The video warns that even a small difference (e.g., 2 PSI) can significantly affect performance. 4. Driving Protocols & Etiquette Follow the Tracks: It is safer and easier to drive in tracks made by previous vehicles. Right of Way: Vehicles leaving the beach generally have the right of way However, if two vehicles meet head-on in a single track, the driver with the dunes on their right should yield by pulling out of the track. Speed & Gearing: Maintain a steady speed (around 10 mph) in a gear where the engine isn't laboring or racing. This provides enough momentum to get through soft spots without overheating the engine. Protecting the Dunes: Never drive or walk on the dunes. Doing so damages the foliage that protects the beach and violates NJBBA philosophy. 5. Emergency Procedures Overheating: If the engine runs over 200°F, pull out of the track and point the vehicle into the wind. Do not turn the engine off; keep it running at a high idle to help it cool down. Getting Stuck: Do not gun the engine, as this digs the vehicle deeper. Clear sand from the tires, axles, and frame. If using a jack, use the support board to create a stable base, lift the vehicle, and pack sand under the tires to create a firm track. Always fill in any holes you create to ensure safety for future drivers. 6. Parking Tip Avoid parking with the front of the vehicle facing the ocean. The salt spray from the ocean breeze can damage ignition components and disable the vehicle's electronics.

Calendar switch to List view November 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2:00 AM Day Light Savings - Ends 2 3 12:00 AM Election Day 4 5 6 7 8 7:00 AM President's Cup Tournament - IBSP, LBI, Brigatine 9 10 11 12:00 AM Veterans Day 7:00 PM Board of Director's Meeting 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 12:00 AM Thanksgiving Day 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 12:00 AM Happy Hanukkah 5 6 7 12:00 AM Pearl Harbor Day 8 9 7:00 PM Board of Director's Meeting 10 11 12