Sea Isle City's One-Mile Ocean Swim Returns This Saturday

Issue #395

July 16, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather 

‍🏊‍ Sea Isle City's One-Mile Ocean Swim Returns This Saturday

🏆‍400 Teams Set to Compete in Wildwood’s Global Ultimate Frisbee Showdown

🌞 Poll Shows Majority of Ocean City Residents Oppose Boardwalk Hotel

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👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

 July 16

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Sea Isle City's One-Mile Ocean Swim Returns This Saturday

 Sea Isle City's annual One-Mile Ocean Swim will take place on Saturday, July 19, beginning at 11 a.m. Swimmers will start near 61st Street and finish at 44th Street, though conditions may prompt a change to 27th Street. Online registration closes July 17 at 11 p.m., with same-day sign-up available from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Beach Patrol headquarters. The race will be followed by an awards ceremony. Participants and spectators can find full event details and registration forms at www.sicbp.com, or call 609-263-3655 for additional information.

400 Teams Set to Compete in Wildwood’s Global Ultimate Frisbee Showdown

The 33rd annual Beach Ultimate Tournament returns to Wildwood July 26–27, featuring 400 teams from around the world in the largest event of its kind. The co-ed, 4-on-4 disc sport tournament includes both competitive and casual divisions for adults. Games run all weekend and are free to watch. Divisions include various co-ed configurations to accommodate different playing styles: 3/1 Spirit: Three male and one female player  2/2 Spirit: Two male and two female players  2/2 Competitive: Two male and two female players Grand Masters Mixed (GM-M): Men aged 40+ and women aged 37+, two of each on the field High School Mixed (HS-M): A special one-day tournament held on Sunday 

 Adding to the community spirit, the Philadelphia Phoenix will host a free youth clinic on Sunday, open to kids aged 7 to 18, just ahead of the high school division matches. The event is free for spectators and promises a lively weekend of action on the sand. For details or registration, visit www.WWBeachUltimate.com.

Poll Shows Majority of Ocean City Residents Oppose Boardwalk Hotel

 A new poll reveals that most Ocean City residents oppose a proposed luxury hotel on the Boardwalk and instead favor family-friendly attractions. Commissioned by the community group Ocean City 2050, the survey found 53% of residents are against the hotel, with 78% preferring entertainment-based development. Concerns include traffic, zoning changes, and the impact on the city's character. Ocean City 2050 proposes an alternative plan, “Wonderland Commons,” while developer Eustace Mita prepares to present his hotel pitch to City Council in August. 

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Answer to the July 15th Trivia Question

Which event caused the borough of South Cape May to officially cease its existence in 1945?

A. A devastating hurricane and storm surge
B. A major fire in downtown Cape May
C. Economic collapse during the Great Depression
D. Merger with the city of Cape May

Answer: A devastating hurricane and storm surge

South Cape May was severely damaged by a series of storms, particularly the hurricane of 1944. The destruction was so extensive that the borough was officially dissolved in 1945. The land is now part of the South Cape May Meadows nature preserve.​.

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