Announcements
BADGES - Members, please do not leave your member badges for renters.  A $500 fine will be levied and member badges confiscated.
A new ad has been posted under Classifieds
Avoid Property Damage - During the off season, please remember to secure all loose items on your property, such as garbage cans, patio furniture, and umbrellas.
Classifieds - We now have an area for classified ads.  Click on Classifieds on the left menu. 

Reminder:  Speed limit on all streets is 10 MPH.  Please watch for children playing & bicycling in the area. 

Guest Badges:  A new badge purchase verification process will be in place this season.  Click here for badge information.
Fireworks are not permitted in OBYC, including the beach.
Dog Owners:  Please remember to promptly clean up waste and dispose of properly.  Thanks for helping to keep our community clean.  Click here for important info.
 
Upcoming Events
6/22 Reading and Activity Program - Monday mornings at the clubhouse
6/29 Reading and Activity Program - Monday mornings at the clubhouse
7/1 Yoga - Wednesday, 7:45am, Bay Beach
7/2 Movies on the Beach - Thursday, at dusk, free admission!
7/5

Pancake Breakfast – 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM – WE NEED HELP!

7/6 Reading and Activity Program - Monday mornings at the clubhouse
7/8 Yoga - Wednesday, 7:45am, Bay Beach
7/10

Lifeguard Community Dinner – Consult Donna Skwarek

7/13 Reading and Activity Program - Monday mornings at the clubhouse
7/15 Yoga - Wednesday, 7:45am, Bay Beach
7/16 Movies on the Beach - Thursday, at dusk, free admission!
7/20 Reading and Activity Program - Monday mornings at the clubhouse
7/27 Reading and Activity Program - Monday mornings at the clubhouse
7/30 Movies on the Beach - Thursday, at dusk, free admission!
8/3 Reading and Activity Program - Monday mornings at the clubhouse
8/6 Movies on the Beach - Thursday, at dusk, free admission!
8/10 Reading and Activity Program - Monday mornings at the clubhouse
8/13 Antlantic City Bus Trip - Thursday, Contact Bev Sorber or Judy O'Reilly
8/15 Comedy Show and Dinner - Saturday, Clubhouse
8/17 Reading and Activity Program - Monday mornings at the clubhouse
8/20 Movies on the Beach - Thursday, at dusk, free admission!
8/24 Reading and Activity Program - Monday mornings at the clubhouse
8/27 Movies on the Beach - Thursday, at dusk, free admission!
8/31 Reading and Activity Program - Monday mornings at the clubhouse
For a complete list, click on Events on the left menu bar.
 
Summer Weekly Activities
Sun Sandcastle Contest
Mon Open Clubhouse - 7-9pm
Tue Junior Lifeguard Program - 8:00am
Arts & Crafts, Ages 5-12, 7pm
Wed Movie Night, 7pm
Thurs Junior Lifeguard Program - 8:00am
Field Day on the Beach, 11am
Ice Cream Night, 6:30-7:30pm
Fri Junior Lifeguard Program, 15yrs & older - 8:00am

Welcome to OBYC

The Board of Governors of the Ocean Beach & Yacht Club, a private beach club, welcomes you to our community and to our web site.  Situated on a barrier island in Ocean County, New Jersey, OBYC is conveniently located to the New York and Philadelphia metropolitan areas.  OBYC is a family oriented beach community that consists of 490 single-family homes.


Yoga Schedule & Info

Click here for complete class information and schedules from Sea of Abundance yoga.


Do you have a weed problem?

Click here to view some helpful information, including a natural weed killer solution, commercially available weed killers, and weed spraying companies.


2009 Special Events Update

Click here to view the some of the Special Events planned for 2009.  If you rent your home, please print some copies and leave for your guests.

Summer Splash Craft Show

The very successful OBYC craft show is back again on July 26th, 2009!  Mark your calendars!

Click here to view and print a crafter registration form.

Click here to view and print a craft show flyer.  Please print some copies and leave for your guests.

All of this info is also available by clicking on Events in the left menu.


Memorial Weekend Photos

The photos from last weekend's picnic have been posted to the Club's new photo gallery.  Click on Photos at the left, and then click the link for the new gallery.  Once at the new gallery, click on the 2009 tab to view the picnic album.

The new gallery will allow you to purchase prints, gift items, and more.  You can even download your favorite photos.

Thanks to Joe Golebieski for taking the picnic photos.


OBYC Golf Outing
August 6, 2009

Click here for the golf outing flyer


Board of Governors Election
September 5, 2009

Each year, three trustees are elected to the Board of Governors.  If you are interested in running for the Board, please complete a candidate profile form, which is located in the Members area.  The deadline to submit a profile is August 15th.

The Board meets on Saturdays once a month during the offseason, twice per month during the season, and as needed for special meetings.  If you'd like to get involved and have questions, please contact a current Board member.


Help Our Troops!

Whether it's a care package, donation, or a simple thank you message, the troops are in need of your support.  Here are just a few links to some well run organizations.  Click on an image to go to their website.

      

OBYC Members....

If you have a family member serving overseas and would like us to publish their mailing address for care packages and cards, please send us their information using the Contact Us button on the left.

Thank you!


Photos By Joe Golebieski
July 2008

Photos taken on Barnegat Bay, just beyond the clubhouse.

Click on an image to enlarge

 

 

 

 

 

 



Pete Petracco's Sailboat

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Jim O'reilly's Sailboat


Joe DesMarais' Sailboat


Movies on the Beach
July 24, 2007

OBYC is extremely grateful for the Stephanie Zagata Neglia Memorial donation of the outdoor movie screen and equipment.  Thanks to Stephanie's family and generous donations by our members, families can now enjoy childrens movies on the beach.  If you haven't been to the last two movie nights, you really should make a point of joining us for the next movie.  The jumbo screen and sound system are spectacular!  A perfect way to spend the evening with the family.

Click on any picture to enlarge

 

 

 

See the Upcoming Events on the right for the movie schedule.

Special thanks to Eric Neglia for this wonderful idea, and for researching and purchasing the movie equipment.  Stephanie, Eric, Riley and Jack enjoyed a similar setup at Disney World, and thought it would be a great idea for our OBYC children to share a special night with their families on the beach.  Thanks to Donna Skwarek and the Special Events committee for organizing the movie nights.


Junior Lifeguard Program
July 17, 2008

Twice each week our lifeguards provide lifeguard training for our youngsters in the community.  The children are taught lifesaving drills in the ocean and bay, kayak and paddleboard use, relay races, and exercises.  This week, the training was provided by Mike Barrett and Mark DeLorenzo.

Click here for the Junior Lifeguard Program photo album
(Tip:  Use the Slideshow option at the top right of the photo album page.)


OBYC Offers Yoga Class!

Click here for more information and how to sign up for a class.

Come join us on the bay beach for a relaxing yoga session.

Wednesdays at 8:00am


Protect Your Skin From Harmful Sun Rays

OBYC would like to remind its members, guests, and employees of the importance of using sunscreen to prevent skin cancer.  Recently, our lifeguards and badge checkers had the opportunity for a free skin cancer screening by a local physician, Dr. O'Grady.  We greatly appreciate Dr. O'Grady donating his time for this very important service to our community.


Please Drive Safely Around OBYC

Remember...

Have a safe and happy summer!


Favorite Photo Submissions

Photo by John McCurdo, Nov 2007.  A beautiful picture of the Christmas tree and gazebo, along with an awesome sunset.  Click on the image to enlarge.

Photo by Roger and Marie Burns of their two granddaughters, Halie and Bridget.  The photo was taken from the Burns' deck overlooking the bay.  Click on the image to enlarge.

Photos by Bob Porecca.  Click on an image to enlarge.

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Smoking on the Beach

We're all well aware of the health hazards of smoking and second-hand smoke.  We ask that you try to refrain from smoking on the beach.  If you must do so, please be considerate of others in the immediate area.

Thank you!


We're looking for your favorite OBYC photos!

A new OBYC brochure is in the works, and we need some great photos.  Do you have a cute baby picture on the beach, an activity or party picture, crabbing or fishing, boating, or one of a beautiful bay sunset? 

Send your favorite OBYC photos to photos@ob2.org


This web site has been established for the convenience of the property owners and guests. Within, you will find many useful links as well as important updates and information about our community.

We value your suggestions, ideas, and comments regarding the site, so please to send us a message.  Send along any links, articles, or other content that you feel may be of interest.

Thank you for visiting, and come back soon!