Cape May Needs a Dinghy Dock

The thought of someone feeling unwelcome in Cape May is upsetting to me. That’s the feeling the cruising sailboat community has when considering anchoring here. My friend Hayden Cochran spent most of his life educating…

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Under the Dome in Cape May

What a difference a season makes. Summer slid right into town with barely an announcement. Memories of the frosty winter faded into memory and for a day last week we sweltered in the heat. Welcome…

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Why My Post is Late

Second in an occasional series about hotel life down the shore. I know you thought this job was a bit sexy, living down the shore, close to the beach. But it’s not as glamorous as…

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Coast Guard: It’s Not for Everyone

There is a scene in the movie The Guardian, where after their helicopter crashes into the ocean, the pilot tells the crew, “not to worry, their shipmates will find them. The Coast Guard always finds…

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Celebrity Spotting in Cape May

Celebrities don’t flock to Cape May, but they do come and they like it here. Celebrities of many different styles, news, writers, actors and talk show hosts make up the mix.  They usually arrive under…

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