Jon Coen is a freelance journalist and copywriter based in Long Beach Island, New Jersey. With a focus on local stories and the coastal community, Jon's articles cover a range of topics including surfing, outdoor activities, environmental issues, and community events. His writing captures the unique spirit and lifestyle of the Jersey Shore.
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Jon Coen's coverage primarily focuses on local beach activities, surfing, seasons, local events, and environmental issues within the United States, particularly New Jersey and Long Beach Island. His articles also frequently cover family & relationships as well as house & home topics with a focus on entertainment news.
Given his emphasis on seasonal event coverage and expert commentary in these areas, engaging with Jon would be most effective for individuals or organizations involved in organizing or providing insights into local events such as beach clean-ups, surfing competitions, community festivals, or those knowledgeable about environmental initiatives impacting coastal areas. Additionally experts who can provide insights into house & home-related topics specific to coastal living could find an audience here.
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By: Jon Coen
The one thing that makes New Jersey surfing so incredible is the change of seasons. Well, that and we’re the only place in the world that requires beach badges (more on that a little farther down in the column.) We romanticize the hardiness of surfing in the snow. We groan about the long stretch between March and June. We generally […]
Belmar, New Jersey was the scene of a viral moment on August 20 when surfer Liam Mahoney was asked for his beach badge.
By: Jon Coen
We knew Hurricane Season 2024 was going to be a wild ride on account of record warm water temps, and it's now proving to be an extremely strange season for the Atlantic.
The Newsmagazine of Long Beach Island and Southern Ocean County
By: Jon Coen
Jetty, the East Coast-rooted surf apparel company, is launching a campaign to raise money for those affected by Hurricane Helene.
By: Jon Coen
If there are spelling mistakes and grammatical errors in this column, I apologize in advance. I am pecking this out on Monday morning while I struggle north up the Boulevard. I started the 18-mile Run on Sunday morning with all the athletic people. I’m not all that fast. I’ve stopped for pizza about six times. Getting around the Ship Bottom […]
By: Jon Coen
Here’s a message to the kids. Wait, do any kids read The SandPaper? Perhaps not. Maybe someone can put a picture of my column on Snapchat. Anyway, make note: Ship Bottom holds its Trunk or Treat at the Ship Bottom Boat Ramp on Friday, Oct. 25 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Surf City has its Trunk or Treat on Saturday, […]
By: Jon Coen
We took a little trip last weekend out of Atlantic City, which, as you may know, is exponentially easier than flying out of Philly, Newark or JFK. Given a choice, I would rather ride my bike to Florida than fly JFK to Tampa. You can set your alarm for 5:15 and be in the air by 6:15. Parking is simple, […]
SURFER wanted to explore how wave riders were influenced by music – the vibrations that moved them, who turned them on to it, where they were and the path it led them down.
Mike Melega styling on the small stuff last Friday. (Photo by Tom Beaty)
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