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New Jersey  ·  Aug 31 – Sep 5, 2026

Lighthouse
to Liberty Row

Cape May to Liberty Island — 147 miles by sea

147 Miles
6 Days
2 Rowers
$10K Goal
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The Mission

Rowing the
Jersey Shore
for a cause

In August 2026, Ryan Fisher and Kyle Rumaker will row a lifeguard dory from Cape May Lighthouse to Liberty Island — 147 miles along the New Jersey coastline over six consecutive days, launching before sunrise each morning.

This isn't a race. It's a tribute to the lifeguards who protect our shores, and a fundraiser for the organizations that support them. Every stroke powers beach safety programs that protect millions of swimmers along the Jersey Shore each summer.

Who we're rowing for
Ryan and Kyle rowing
Upper Township Beach Patrol · Van Dyne Dory
The Journey

Six Days.
One Coastline.

Day 1 Aug 31

Cape May → Strathmere

24–25 miles

Launching from Cape May Lighthouse at dawn

Day 2 Sep 1

Strathmere → Brigantine

22 miles

Launching before sunrise

Day 3 Sep 2

Brigantine → Harvey Cedars

25 miles

Launching before sunrise

Day 4 Sep 3

Harvey Cedars → Point Pleasant

28 miles

Launching before sunrise

Day 5 Sep 4

Point Pleasant → Sandy Hook

31 miles — longest day

Launching before sunrise

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Day 6 Sep 5

Sandy Hook → Liberty Island

17 miles + 1.5 mi to Port Liberty

Open to other boats — row the final leg with us

~147.5 miles
Total — Cape May Lighthouse to Liberty Island
Our Cause

Who We Row For

Every dollar raised supports two organizations dedicated to beach safety and conservation along the New Jersey Shore.

🌊

American Shore & Beach Preservation Association

The nation's oldest coastal organization, dedicated to protecting and restoring beaches and shores for public use and conservation.

Visit asbpa.org
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Upper Township Beach Patrol Fund

Supporting the lifeguards of Strathmere and Sea Isle City who protect thousands of swimmers along the Jersey Shore every summer.

Visit UTBP Fund
Launching through surf
Racing dories
UTBP dory
Rowing in the bay
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Ready to make
a difference?

Donate to the cause, become a sponsor, or sign up to join us on Day 6 — the final row to Liberty Island.

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