1/10 Upcoming Events Start Title 07/25/2026 Veteran's Outing 2026 08/01/2026 Annual Fish for Fluke Contest and BBQ 09/09/2026 Board of Director's Meeting 09/12/2026 30th Annual Children's Surf Fishing Tournament 09/26/2026 National Hunting and Fishing Day 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 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

dune grass planting The Nature Center needs help with their grass planting program throughout the months of March and April. We ask our members who are retired or anyone with spare time to take the opportunity to assist by giving rides to the kids planting dune grass. The days are Wed, Sat. and Sun. Because of the storms this past winter and bad beach conditions there have been no dates set for this year. Please see the Nature Center website of upcoming events.

Peter d'alessio memorial fishing flea market Years ago, the NJBBA Annual Flea Market was run by Pete D'Alessio, and it was an event everyone always looked forward to attending. When Pete passed, it was requested that NJBBA to officially name the Flea Market after Pete, and this was approved. Date: January 9th, 2027 time: 9AM -2PM location: Toms River Elks, 600 Washington St, Toms River, NJ 08753 Dear Fishing Flea Market Vendor, The "New Jersey Beach Buggy Association Pete D'Alessio Memorial Fishing Flea Market" is BACK! Vendor cost will be $40 first table, $35 each additional table, with vendors showing up starting at 6AM. Tables can be purchased using the following link . Photos by Kim Frank

beach driving info equipment This is mandatory for most beaches: (Please support the NJBBA by purchasing items using the following links, as the NJBBA earns a small commission with each purchase.) Permit for appropriate beach Fire extinguisher First aid kit Shovel Snatch rope/strap Flashlight Tire pressure gauge Road flare / Chemical Light Sticks Jack and support board (12"x12") Spare tire Litter/Trash Bag At least 1/4 tank of fuel Current Tide Schedule Recommended equipment: Tire Deflator Self-Contained Toilet This video, produced by the NJBBA, serves as an instructional guide for the safe and legal operation of vehicles on New Jersey beaches. It emphasizes that beach driving is a privilege that requires specific equipment, technical skills, and environmental awareness. A summary of what is contained in the video can be found here. vehicle info 4 Wheel Drive (4WD): Mandatory on almost all beaches and is RECOMMENDED. Horsepower: Too much can hurt as much as it can help. Easy on that throttle! Slow and Steady! Tires: Standard tread design as compared to mud tread (mud tires are for mud and not sand). Almost all tires must be aired down to 15lbs. to 18lbs. (depending on vehicle weight). Be sure to exercise caution when driving to an air up location. Low tires offer poor handling on a hard road surface. 4WD High Gear vs. Low Gear: This needs to be determined on a per vehicle basis. Washing down: Wash down your vehicle after a trip to the beach is critical if you intend to keep that vehicle. A good coat of wax will help with the removal of salt spray. Maintenance: Maintenance is important. Full grease fittings will not allow sand to enter, and a well maintained vehicle will not leak harmful fluids onto the beach. Beach driving ALWAYS air down! Use caution not to get sand in stem or cap. Lowering your tire pressure is easier on your vehicle, on the beach and on the next person to come on the beach. Plan your movements. Try not to make last minute decisions. Cross ruts gradually and avoid hard turns. Use pre-existing ruts when possible. If you start to get stuck STOP! There is no hard bottom; you will just continue to dig a hole. The throttle is not the answer. Attempt to back up into your own ruts, air down, dig out or get help. If you need to be pulled out, always have the towed vehicle in gear if possible. Do not dead pull, a snatch strap and tension is usually all that is needed. Try to avoid 30mph jerk outs they are hard on all the equipment and very dangerous to those nearby. Always fill in the holes that are created when you get stuck; the next person will thank you! If your vehicle runs hot from beach driving, turn it into the wind and open the hood. Do not shut it down hot! Courtesy patrol Courtesy Patrol is a group of NJBBA members who give up their time to assist other beach users. They can be identified by a flag or door sticker on their vehicle. If you need assistance flag down any Courtesy Patrol Member and they will be happy to assist you, if at all possible. For more information about the Courtesy Patrol or joining, please visit our Courtesy Patrol page in the Programs section. REMEMBER TO USE COMMON SENSE AND A LOT OF YOUR BEACH DRIVING CONCERNS WILL BE UNWARRANTED!!

booster club For each $20 donation to NJBBA, you will have your name and expiration date listed in the NJBBA newsletters and website for three (3) year. Donor Date Judy Lick #33 08/07/2028 Mr. & Mrs. Harry Agin 06/21/2029 Albert Sergio #4065 01/14/2029 Harry Wilson #1378 02/02/2039 James & Lynn Gifford #567 01/01/2027 In honor of Mary & George Henger #3955 01/01/2027 Norman Carpenter #163 05/01/2037 Dave #3648 & Nancy #2247 Paulick 06/26/2034 Bob Lick #3 01/01/2050 In Memory of a Friend Rick Kling #3896 ......”Rock and Roll" 04/30/2029 Carmen #423 and Betty Ann Severino 12/27/2033 Herb #14 and Marie #15 Bateman 02/08/2038 Ron Woods #6 09/06/2052 In Memory of Fallen Heroes Engraved on the Vietnam Memorial 11/15/2031 Albert Sergio - In Memory of Al Procida #701 01/14/2029 In Memory of Bob (Big Bob) Ziegenfuss "FINCHASER" 09/18/2032 In Memory of original NJBBA #528 Edwin L. Hollins, Jr. 04/30/2029 In Memory of Tuna Jack Hesley #2184 Donna C. Hesley #2183 09/23/2029 Paul #131 & Maria Ineson 02/16/2034 Tom Hollywood #5408 01/20/2027 In Memory of Joe McGowan #42 07/18/2027 Paul & Carole Harris 08/07/2028 John #5011 & Elizabeth #5011a Romando 12/30/2031 In Memory of Albert J Procida #701 04/01/2067 Kathleen J. Tufano #427 ... In Memory of Richard T. Tufano #424 02/21/2031 In Memory of Whitney Myers 06/13/2040 Mark #207 and Valerie #3937 Dzindzio 05/13/2032 Tom Lange #4589 08/08/2031 In Memory of Mike Flint #22 02/16/2034 Jesse Huot #5614 ... In Memory of Fosberg Huot 11/25/2027 Lawrence Doyle #453 02/06/2028 Stephan R. Guthan #3966 & Loretta A. Guthan #4602 03/06/2028 A-1 JDK SPECIALTIES...Gary Conk Sr. #1585 03/11/2028 Anonymous Donor 02/08/2110 Vladimir Balog #5610 11/03/2027 Frank L. Collura Jr. & Annette M. Collura 09/01/2038 Angelina F. & Charles J. Kerrigan #528 03/28/2029 Jack & Linda Higham #98 02/06/2033 In Memory of John "Jack" Jacoby #729 12/10/2032 Bill & Linda Mackintosh 02/04/2030

President's Cup The Tournament is held Annually on the 1st Sunday in November. This is a FREE event for all NJBBA members in good standing. There are three beaches designated for this tournament. President's Cup Tournament - IBSP Date and time is TBD Island Beach State Park More info Learn more

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. For Information on how you can help be a sponsor or donate prizes, contact: Ken Hollins. Sat, Sep 12 30th Annual Children's Surf Fishing Tournament / Island Beach State Park Learn more Sep 12, 2026, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM Island Beach State Park, Island Beach State Park 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.

IBSP BEach Clean UP date: Location: March 22, 2025 Parking lot at Buggy Entrance After a couple months of planning and organizing, we had 25 volunteers show up on March 22, 2025. Coffee, water and pastries were provided before moving over to the far edge of lot in OB1. There we put a taper cut on the top of the poles, and then installed all the signs right there in the parking lot. We then split into 2 groups, one starting at A23 and heading north, the other from Area 1 going south. Once finished, we headed back to OB1 and had an NJBBA lunch with all the fixings. The 2 signs at A23 & A22 will be installed when we receive them. Everyone had a great time! Many, Many Thanks to everyone who participated! 1/12 RSVP to this year's event Sat, Mar 28 IBSP Beach Clean Up / Island Beach State Park Details Mar 28, 2026, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Island Beach State Park, Island Beach State Park, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734, USA

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

Jeff paul scholarship New Jersey Beach Buggy Association has established a fund known as the Jeff Paul Scholarship Fund, named in memory of M. Jeffries Paul. There will be two (2) One Thousand dollars ($1,000 ) scholarship awards handed out each year to a member to further their education. Education is to mean college, trade school, or graduate school programs. Eligibility The applicant will be required to complete an application for consideration of the Jeff Paul Scholarship Fund. Applicants must be a member, spouse, child, or grandchild of a member in good standing for at least two (2) years. All applications will be decided by a formula set up by the NJBBA. There shall be a committee of five (5) determining who the recipient will be. The following guidelines are to be used in determining the recipient of the scholarship award: Scholastic ability, Civic involvement, Principal recommendation, Personal investment. In case of a tie, the decision of the committee will be final Scholarship Committee will be selected by the following method. One by the NJBBA President, two by the Board of Directors, one by the Board of Trustees, and one volunteer Chairperson Submission deadline is February 15th. Download the Scholarship form here . For more information, contact the Corresponding Secretary. Scholarship Winners Cooper Ward (2025) Ian Norris (2025) Past Award Winners