Another Summer of Fun! - Canyon Club Resort Marina

Fall 2015
CANYON CLUB RESORT MARINA • SOUTH JERSEY MARINA • SOUTH JERSEY YACHT SALES • SOUTH JERSEY TOURNAMENTS
Another Summer of Fun!
The 2015 season offered a large amount
take over the tournament reigns. While this
Speaking of anniversaries, the highly
of opportunities for our slipholders, homeevent was as competitive as any of our other
popular, record setting MidAtlantic tournaowners and invited guests to enjoy a wide
tournaments, we definitely added some fun
ment returns once again to Canyon Club on
variety of fun-filled events and activities.
dockside by catering to all our different age
August 21-26, 2016 where their 25th year
First on our plate was the annual SOS
groups. If you didn’t fish it this year, this is
will be celebrated. From its inception, the
(start of season) Memorial Day picnic where
one you won’t want to miss in 2016.
MidAtlantic has always boasted prime-time
everyone gathered and enjoyed delicious hot
Next on the agenda was the annual
fishing and million dollar purses. 2015 saw
dogs, hamburgers, apple pies and all the fixViking/Ocean Showdown where owners
competitors vying for over 2.8 million dolin’s. From there we rolled right into June. A
of these two storied yacht manufacturers
lars! Will 2016 see that prize soar to over 3
number of our slipholders had a great time
compete head to head for offshore bragmillion? No one can say for sure, but what
participating in the 35th annual South Jerging rights. After two days of hard fishing
we can be positive of is that the 25th installsey Shark Tournament where they enjoyed
and one day of relaxing poolside and parment will be celebrated in the grand style
some awesome fishing and dockside activtying, the awards ceremony saw John Leek
that keeps all the top boats returning year
ities. The next 2 weeks were quiet,
after year.
but that will change for the 2016
Our annual Labor Day pig roast
season. Many of you took advantage
followed and while it may someof the fantastic tuna fishing during
times be referred to as the “end of
that time and scored multiple Bigseason” party (attended by 700 of
eyes, several of which reached over
our closest friends)... we like to call
200 pounds! So, circle June 24-26
it the kickoff to our wonderful fall
on your calendars for our brand new
season. And what a kickoff it was…
Canyon Club Tuna Tournament.
Plenty of food, drink and fun with
Details will follow, but in order
all of our boaters, homeowners and
to put you in the best position to
guests gathering together, swapping
catch, it will be an overnight format.
boating and fishing stories and enJuly saw us crank it up a notch
joying the camaraderie. But rememwith events happening almost every
ber, this really wasn’t’ the end!
weekend... starting with our patriSeptember saw our annual Marotic July 4th pool party featuring This picture of the Sea Robin crew at the Junior Angler Tournament pretty lin Month in full swing with the
frozen drinks and ice cream treats much says it all!
same fantastic fall fishing that we
poolside where a good time was had by all.
IV hand the perpetual trophy to Pat Healey
have seen over the past several years. A dozen
As our big game fishermen know, July
which Viking Yachts gets to proudly display
boats caught and released a boatload of white
heralds the beginning of the offshore season,
until next year’s battle.
and blue marlin… all for yearend bragging
and what better way to start than with the
For the past several years Canyon Club
rights, and just enough cash to make it innew Canyon Club Junior Anglers Offshore
has been honored to host the Yacht Club of
teresting. Even the end of September is not
Challenge. We had 45 of our best young
Stone Harbors Marlin Invitational. While
enough reason to put those boats away. As of
anglers from ages 7-17 “show their stuff,”
2015 saw a great turnout and awesome fishthis writing the striper run was on!
fishing for white marlin, blue marlin, maing, Tom Byrne and Jamie Diller, the longBut now as we inch ever closer to the
hi-mahi and tuna in 2 age categories. When
time tournament directors, are really lookwinter season, we wish everyone the best
the swells settled, these junior anglers racked
ing forward to the 2016 event which will be
holiday and New Year ever, and rest assured
that we’ll be making plans for lots of C
­ anyon
up some pretty impressive release numthe tournaments 50th anniversary! Contact
Club fun under the 2016 summer sun!
bers and showed their proud parents that
Tom or Jamie to receive your invitation to
the next generation is ready to step up and
this prestigious event.
What’s New in Outfitting
By now, most of us have heard the Seakeeper promise of an almost roll-free boating experience; maybe some of us have even
experienced the gyro stabilized difference for
ourselves. However, up until now the gyro-experience was limited to those vessels in
the 50-65’ range since they were large enough
to accommodate the size and weight of a Seakeeper 9. All that has changed.
of power, or about half that of a common
hair dryer. Perhaps best of all, the price of
the new 3DC makes it attainable to a broad
range of boaters.
The small size of the 3DC means that
it fits almost anywhere. It can be installed
off centerline, below deck, above deck – really anywhere there is access to a structural
member of the vessel. Weighing in at less
than 800 pounds the
3DC can be refit into
almost every boat within its size range and
since it is completely
self-contained
there’s
no requirement for “thru-hull” components.
Like its bigger brothers, the Seakeeper 3DC
offers all the safety and
comfort of gyro stabilization to owners of this
exceptionally popular
boat size, all while elimA SureShade MTF is the ideal shade solution for boats under 35 feet.
inating the need for a
generator. Best of all, it comes in with lower
Seakeeper has a new gyro. It’s the 3DC
off-the-shelf and installation costs. Best of
and its perfect for boats in the 30-40’ range.
all, the Service Center at Canyon Club can
Center consoles, dual consoles, inboard,
handle the entire job from start to finish.
outboard, sterndrive, it doesn’t matter. What
SureShade is one of those products that
makes this new Seakeeper model truly exmakes us think, “Why didn’t I think of
citing is the fact that it is DC powered, and
that?” Simple in concept, the Sureshade syssince it runs off of a battery, a generator is
tem is based on a patented, engineered teleno longer a requirement. And it doesn’t rescoping framework that allows it to be easily
quire a lot of juice. Depending on the sea
extended and retracted, either electrically or
state, the 3DC only uses 500-1000 watts
Marinalife Announces
the Winners
of the 6th Annual
Best Marina
Contest
Baltimore, MD, 10/20/15 - Marinalife is pleased to announce the winners of the 2015 Best Marina Contest.
This year, votes were submitted based on
two categories: Best Large Marina and Best
Small Marina. “Congratulations to South Jersey Marina in Cape May, NJ for being voted
Best Small Marina!”
manually. The system eliminates cumbersome canvas handling and allows for unobstructed shade and freedom of movement.
Invented by boaters for boaters, SureShade has set a new standard for shade on
boats of all sizes and types. Thanks to its
ability to provide increased shade without
compromising a boat’s fish-ability, the system is being installed by leading center console and offshore fishing boat manufacturers.
Increasingly, the SureShade system can be
seen on sport boats, cabin and express cruisers, down-east style trawlers, motor yachts,
multi-hull power boats, and pontoon boats.
Even government and commercial vessels,
dive boats and charter fishing boats are opting for the Sureshade for those applications
when overhead shade protection, without
inhibiting framework, is desired.
If you want to get out of the sun in an
unobtrusive way, consider coming over to
the Shady Side of Boating. Stop into the
Service Center and inspect a working model
of the SureShade.
When FURUNO came out with its
cutting edge NAVNET Touch Screen, we
thought that the state of the art in marine
electronics had been defined. No surprise,
FURUNO has now gone a step further and
fine-tuned an already excellent system by
adding features and refining the controls It’s
called the NAVNET TZ Touch 2 and it’s the
latest and greatest!. Best of all, it’s available at
Offshore Electronics… see Brent.
“We couldn’t be prouder of winning Best Small
Marina”, says Rick Weber, Manager of South Jersey Marina. “A big thank you to all of our guests
who voted for us and all of our staff who earned
those votes. We’ve been a Marinalife partner
since the very beginning in 2000, and this
really encourages us to keep improving our
boutique concept and our concierge services.”
Marinalife is the first and only company
to bring together the boating community to offer marina information and
provide a unique centralized online
booking system. Check them out at
Marinalife.com.
New Boats in the News!
The New Viking 80 Convertible
Over the decades, the Viking Yacht
Company has continued to provide a superior product in the boating market. Their
wide variety of semi-custom sport fishing
vessels have set the standard for competing
brands year after year. From their company
roots and values, through their state of the
art facility, down the production line to the
finished product, the “Viking difference” is
clearly apparent across every square inch of
each boat built.
Just recently, the company released their
newest model, the Viking 80 Convertible.
This sleek and exciting model provides the
best in genuine luxury, comfort, and design. Evenly balancing an abundance of
fishing deck space, guest accommodations,
and seating for entertainment, this build
provides a superior experience for any sport
fishing adventure.
The new Viking 80 will be available in
two styles, an open bridge and an enclosed
bridge design. The first Viking 80 Convertible to the market features an open flying
bridge helm which has been designed to provide the power at ones fingertips and a clear
360 degree view. For the captain, this model
has been outfitted with a custom navigation,
communication and entertainment package.
This advanced, but user friendly package,
provides today’s most up to date electronic
systems to monitor the entire vessel, what’s
ahead, and what is below while on the fishing grounds.
The bridge provides plenty of luxurious
seating to accommodate guests as well. Just
forward of the captain’s helm is a spacious
U-shaped lounge and table. Viking also provided space for a refrigerated box, freezer
and a freshwater sink. This forward seating
area is surrounded by two longer benches
on opposing sides of the helm station which
can double as rod locker stowage. While air
conditioning is available on the open flying
bridge, a climate controlled enclosed bridge
see Viking, pg 5
Jupiter Marine’s New 34LX Express
With over 35 years of boat building experience, the Jupiter Team is committed to
building the finest, most technologically advanced offshore sport fishing boats available
today. Every Jupiter is individually built to
the exacting specifications of the sportsman
who demands the very best in inshore and
offshore performance, styling and reliability.
Jupiter currently produces ten models of
boats. Ranging from the 26 Forward Seating
center console and now up to the 41 Sport
Bridge, Jupiter’s designs continue to catch
the attention of boaters globally. Jupiter’s
sleek designs and details have received so
much attention, they have even made it to
Power & Motor Yacht’s “Top 25 Prettiest
Boats” with their 32 Forward Seating Center
Console. This model has been their leading
design in which their entire line of Forward
Seating Center Consoles has been created
from.
To raise the bar even higher, they have
recently released a new mid-size design, the
new 34LX Express. The 34 LX is a hybrid
design to meet the needs of sport fishermen
and general boating enthusiast alike. This
model is perfect for those who need ample
stowage and deck space for a long, hard day
on the fishing grounds, yet offers plenty of
room to accommodate family and friends
for an afternoon of island hopping and adventures. No matter what the occasion, you
can guarantee a comfortable arrangement
of space and seating on this model. Virtually every square foot from the aft deck to
the helm station, and through the forward
cabin, Jupiter Marine provided the option
to transform this model to meet the owner’s
needs. With the capability of handling triple
300 horsepower Yamaha’s, this boat can cer
see Jupiter, pg 5
Moving Ahead
The Canyon Club is pleased to announce
the last stage of phase eight of home construction! Expected to be completed in the
spring of 2017, this new construction will
include eight of the remaining twelve homes
currently approved for the property. There
will be four, two bedroom homes and four,
three bedroom homes, all mirroring other
Canyon Club development and featuring
the latest building materials and upgrades.
The new 1400 Building will be located
adjacent to the existing 1500 Building and
share the same common area and pool. The
ring road will be completed and connect to
the 1200 Building parking area.
Preconstruction purchasers will have
their choice of location, as well as input
into optional décor materials, upgrades and
amenities. Limited floorplan changes may
also be available.
We are extremely excited to be nearing
completion of the Canyon Club community and invite your inquiry for additional
details and preconstruction pricing.
Please call Mindy at (609) 884-7700
or email: [email protected] for information or a property tour.
Let us build a new home for you!
South Jersey Yacht Sales
Winter Brokerage In-Water Showcase!
South Jersey Yacht Sales will again be holding its WINTER BROKERAGE IN-WATER SHOWCASE, an off-season sales promotion
for those who are serious about selling their sportfishing boats. Now
in its eighth year, this program is designed to provide a method by
which customers can Showcase their “for-sale” boats during the winter months, all in one special, heavily advertised location at Canyon
Club Resort Marina in Cape May, NJ.
The Showcase is essentially a winter long in-water boat show
that’s open every day! And it works! In past years, up to 50% of the
boats were sold during the Showcase or because of it!
If your boat is already for sale or you are considering putting it on
the market, this is a great opportunity. It will also solve your winter
storage problems!
The Showcase works like this...
We will market the Showcase through direct mailings, email
campaigns, select print media and various targeted internet outlets
throughout the winter, including a special Showcase presentation on
our website. If your boat is not sold during the winter, it will continue to be spotlighted for the duration of your listing agreement.
To participate, your boat must be included on South Jersey Yacht
Sales’ central listing, and you must locate your boat in the water at
Canyon Club Resort Marina for the winter (the marina is “Ice Eater”
equipped) at a discounted Showcase rate. Naturally, you are responsible for ensuring that your vessel is “inspection ready.” (We can put
you in contact with reputable boat cleaning services if you so desire.)
This is by far the best way to get your boat seen by potential buyers over the off-season!
If you’re interested, please contact one of our sales staff as soon
as possible as space is limited and “first-come-first-served” applies.
Put your boat in the Showcase and let’s get it sold!
Sales Offices:
at Canyon Club Marina
900 Ocean Drive
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-1600
from Viking, pg 3
from Jupiter, pg 3
with access from the salon and the mezzanine deck also is available. Additionally, the
enclosed bridge convertible can be ordered
with an open Sky Bridge.
The 216 square-foot cockpit is equipped
for tournament fishing with a transom door,
freezer, tackle, and general stowage space,
live well, fish wells, an ice chest and a chill
box for drinks. But some subtle touches
also show that the Viking team never stops
sweating the details to make things better.
The base of the cockpit compartments, for
example, are floating, which leaves room for
a toe kick for easier access when opening
the lids in a sea way. Another neat idea is
that the mezzanine gently folds outward at
each end making more foot space available
in the cockpit. Finally, the 80 Convertible is
prepped at the factory for the installation of
the M26 SeaKeeper gyro stabilizer, either on
the production line or at a later date.
Like all Vikings, the 80 Convertible is
manufactured to order and will provide its
owner with a one-of-a-kind sport fishing
yacht built and designed to fish and cruise
in luxury and safety anywhere in the world.
tainly get from point A to point B as quickly
and efficiently as possible.
Starting on the aft deck, the spacious
layout conceals several features necessary for
sport fisherman and pleasure boaters alike.
A pull out forward seating transom bench
provides additional seating for guests while
cruising. Directly opposing the bench, a
generous live-well tank is tucked underneath
the rear facing cockpit seats. Adjacent to the
live-well, a freshwater sink is available to ensure that bait covered hands don’t have far to
go while keeping the boat clean. The deck
space also contains several floor compartments for additional stowage or holding ice
to keep fresh an afternoons worth of caught
fish. Jupiter also added a port side boarding
door located safely away from the motors for
easy on and off access for swimmers or hauling in a big catch.
As you step up into the cockpit, the helm
is comfortably centered for a clear, unobstructed view of the surroundings. This
model features dual helm seating to enjoy
the view of what’s ahead. There is also an
L-shaped seating area forward of the helm
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station for guests which doubles as additional rod storage or holding ice for food and
drinks. They also included a rod locker in
the port interior wall to keep rods clear on
the aft deck when necessary. There is also additional storage in the middle of both seating areas to tuck away tackle boxes or larger
life preserver bags.
Below deck, the V-Berth seating arrangement is brought together with a dining
table. This area can be easily transformed
into forward sleeping space. The galley includes a freshwater sink, refrigerator and a
microwave. Opposing the galley is a head
with an additional freshwater sink, shower,
and other essential stowage for toiletries. An
additional bunk is also comfortably tucked
mid ship, just inside the door. Comfortably
sleeping a crew of three, the cabin’s design
would make a great option for long distance
traveling or overnight trips offshore.
All in all, Jupiter’s 34LX Express certainly
has more to offer than what one could imagine for a midsized vessel. Ask one of the sales
staff at South Jersey Yacht Sales for more
details and pricing. This boat is definitely
worth a look!
Scuttlebutt
New bulkhead lighting…
The new lighting recently installed along
the harbor-side bulkhead at Canyon Club is
a hit with those in the dark! According to
GM Mike Weber, “That little bit of additional lighting improves visibility and makes
a great reference point for boats maneuvering during early morning departures and
night time arrivals.”
tournament team, Aaron Hoffman. Aaron
has several years’ experience in the boating,
marina and tackle industries and will be a
great asset to South Jersey as we move into
the future. You may already know Aaron
from the local boating scene and yes, he is the
son of Paul Hoffman who runs the daily ship
store and marina operations at Canyon Club!
You’ll be seeing a lot of him at boat shows,
tournaments and other events and festivities
at both marinas. Welcome aboard Aaron!
New floating fuel dock…
Also at Canyon
Club, a new high
profile floating fuel
dock will be constructed this winter
at the existing fuel
pier at the end of ‘E’
Dock. It will service
all size boats and will
make it much easier
for smaller boats and
PWC’s to gas up.
Aaron with his mom and dad, Eileen and Paul Hoff-
Breakfast, lunch
and winter…
The Salt Water
Cafe and Fathoms
Clothing Store at
South Jersey Marina finished out
the 2015 season on
Nov.1st and will
reopen early in the
spring of 2016.
Thank you to all
Welcome aboard… man getting his feet wet at the 2015 MidAtlantic.
who helped us have
We are pleased to introduce the latest
another successful year!
addition to our South Jersey marketing and
8th Annual Strictly Boaters Boat Show
The “Boat Show for Boaters” with a VIP atmosphere!
April 29 - May 1
36th Annual South Jersey Shark Tournament
June 8-11
The Richest Shark Tournament in NJ
Record payout in 2015: $345,128.
Canyon Club Resort Marina Tuna Tournament
June 24-26
A Brand New Event! Details to follow!
The Canyon Club Junior Angler Offshore Challenge
July 6-9
The Junior Anglers get to Show Their Stuff!
27th Annual Viking/Ocean Showdown
July 13-17
Viking & Ocean owners go head-to-head in the “War Offshore”
The Yacht Club of Stone Harbor Marlin Invitational
July 28-31
Celebrating Their 50th year - Hosted at Canyon Club Resort Marina
Contact Tournament Director Jamie Diller - (609) 827-0020
The MidAtlantic - 25th Annual
August 21-26
Competition, Opportunity, Camaraderie - $2,000,000 plus purse!
SOUTH JERSEY TOURNAMENTS
“A lot more than just great fishing!”
1231 Route 109 • Cape May, NJ 08204
(609) 884-2400