Back in the old neighborhood for the holidays, I had a chance to check out the status of the post-Sandy work on a local institution, the
Bay Head Yacht Club.
Last year, the
main building had been lifted and shifted away from its foundation; pilings were slowly being pummeled down to bedrock, some 60 feet below the shallow waters of Barnegat Bay. One year later, it's open (for members) and grander than ever.
Seizing the opportunity to expand, the core of the original building was preserved and extended at both ends. An elevator supplements the staircases to ferry people between the dock level and the first floor.
The bay side has more window panes than I would want to count, which must ensure a spectacular view on days better suited to the cozy warmth of the hearth than the breezy porches.
Too bad I missed the open house, which preceded my visit. Poor planning on their part, don't you think?
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