In the chilly Atlantic surf east of the Bethany Beach bandstand late Monday afternoon, a group of 23 medical students completed a 3,700-mile journey that began 51 days ago in San Diego, Calif.

Ride for World Health is a national, nonprofit organization which advocates for improvements in the quality and accessibility of global healthcare. Each year, the group uses this cross-country bike ride as a vehicle of communication, R4WH addresses this issue through political advocacy, fundraising and its unique Coast-to-Coast Lecture Series.

They were our guests last night – as they were at the end of their trip last year. Four ResortQuest rental homeowners graciously donated their Sea Colony vacation rental units on the oceanfront to house these weary travelers – in cozy beds, as opposed to a gymnasium or a van, for one of the few times during their long trip.

Congratulations to these young people who put their feet where their mouths are – a bike ride from sea to shining sea is certainly a special kind of commitment.

One L&L Society representative summed it up like this:
“Le Tour De Cure was a fantastic event and the participation as well as the fundraising and sponsorships was amazing! The level of energy in the room was impressive. Again, thank you for helping make such a positive impact on so many lives.”

There are some shirts (s, m, l and xl long sleeve wicked shirts) left over and they are available for $10 each. Contact the Sea Colony Fitness Center – 302-539-4511 – for more information.

Thank you to the participants, sponsors and volunteers.

Participant amenities: Event day refreshments, long-sleeve, dry-wicking t-shirt and an event water bottle (limited to the first 50 to register). Post-event refreshments and an award ceremony to follow.

Click here for the Sea Colony Le Tour de Cure registration form and pledge sheet. 

For more information, contact Sea Colony Activities Manager Amanda Savage at 302-539-4511 or by e-mail ASavage@SeaColonyRecreation.com. 

ResortQuest is the premier provider of Sea Colony vacation rental accommodations and Sea Colony real estate for sale.

Memberships include indoor lap pool, hot tub, saunas, gym (for basketball & other sports), weight room (featuring free weights, cardio & Nautilus machines) and access to a full range of fitness classes (including water aerobics, spin, step, basketball, Pilates, masters swim program and more). The fitness center is open daily from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Special limited time monthly rates:
Membership type:          Special rate:       5-month rate:
Single                              $46                      $207
Couple                             $74                     $333
Family                            $85                      $383
Single Senior                     $29                      $131
Senior Couple                   $48                      $216

Sign up between 12/17-12/21/07 and receive five free classes for each monthly membership purchased. Want more classes? Buy one punch card, get the second for half price.

DIRECTIONS:The fitness center is located in Sea Colony’s Tennis Community.  From Route 1, turn onto Westway Drive, continue through the light at Kent Avenue and the fitness center will be on your left. For more information, call 302-539-4511 or visit SeaColonyRecreation.org.

Russ Evans, owner of Rehoboth Beach Running Company, will perform the gait analysis. He will analyze foot and ankle structure and then video tape the participant walking or running on the treadmill. By analyzing the individual’s feet, ankles and treadmill video, Evans will identify the individual’s specific gait and determine if they have any over pronation issues. Based on his findings, Evans will then provide the participant with a list of running shoes that would best meet the individual’s needs.

*** PLEASE REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR RUNNING or WALKING SHOES. ***

Space is limited. Sign up at the fitness center, or e-mail Sea Colony Activities Manager Amanda Savage.

Note: This analysis is not for purposes of diagnosing foot and ankle problems associated with one’s gait. That can only be performed by medically licensed and qualified foot and ankle specialists and/or professional.

Captained by Dr. Dave Marshall, the Sea Colony team, representing USTA Middle States (consisting of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware), claimed the national title by beating USTA Midwest (representing Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin) in the finals.

The USTA League is the world’s largest recreational tennis league. The 27th annual championship represents the highest level of competition in the USTA League, attracting more than 295,000 participants from 17 USTA Sections.

Sea Colony’s open championship roster included Marshall, Graydon D. Oliver, Sebastian Faulk, Mike Duquette, Andrew Myer, David McPherson, Bryan Knepper, W. Russell. Ramsey, Matthew Cloer, Davidson Kozlowski, Brint Morrow, Jonas E. Jarvholm, Baskar Anwalt, Alexander Golub, Vijaya K. Kannan, Ellis Ferreira, Ryan Valentime, Gavin P. O’Connell, Craig Rubin, Kris Nonnenmacher, Wayne Odesnik, K.K. Crenshaw, Shannon Buck, Craig Rubin and Peter Taylor.

The Sea Colony men’s 5.5 team, consisting largely of players from last year’s national championship-winning 5.0 squad, reached the semifinals of this year’s tournament. Its championship run fell short with its loss to Midwest, which lost later in the finals to eventual champion USTA Southern (representing Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina).

The men’s 5.5 team included Shannon Buck, Mike Duquette, Peter Taylor, Marshall, Craig Rubin, Ryan Valentime, Bryan Knepper, Andrew Myer, Vijaya K. Kannan, Baskar Anwalt, W. Russell. Ramsey, Kris Nonnenmacher, K.K. Crenshaw, Brint Morrow, Gavin P. O’Connell, Davidson Kozlowski, Alexander Golub, Richard F. Kent and Adam J. Short.

Sea Colony, ranked among Tennis Magazine’s “50 Best U.S. Tennis Resorts” and No. 19 in the world by Tennis Resorts Online, is a community of 2,202 privately-owned condominiums, town homes and single family homes offering a half-mile of private guarded beach; 12 pools (two indoor), two fitness centers, year-round security and activities for all ages, as well as world-class tennis facilities, including 34 courts (four indoor and 14 Har-Tru), and more than two dozen teaching professionals. 

“The Premier Family Beach & Tennis Resort Community” is professionally managed by ResortQuest Delaware Beaches.

Cost: $45 per player (includes tennis, breakfast and lunch, plus raffle and silent auction). All proceeds from the event benefit the American Cancer Society. For more information on the event, contact Lee Vosters at 302-541-8390.

The Delaware Wave featured an article about the Sea Colony tennis event. October features a full schedule of Pink Ribbon events, also featured in an article by local Gannett papers.

Memberships include lap pool, gym (for hoops and other sports), weight room (featuring free weights, cardio & Nautilus machines), hot tub, sauna and a access to a full range of fitness classes (including water aerobics, spin, basketball, Pilates, masters swim program, yoga and more – offered as drop-in too).

Special limited time monthly rates:
Membership type:          Monthly rate:       Special rate:
Single                              $58                      $46
Couple                             $92                     $74
Family                            $173                      $85
Single Senior                     $46                      $29
Senior Couple                   $74                      $48

DIRECTIONS:The fitness center is located in Sea Colony’s Tennis Community.  From Route 1, turn onto Westway Drive, continue through the light at Kent Avenue and the fitness center will be on your left. For more information, call 302-539-4511 or visit SeaColonyRecreation.org.

Congratulations to the athletes, organizers, donors and volunteers who made this charity event possible.

More information about the Make-A-Wish Triathlon at Sea Colony can be found at the foundation’s Mid-Atlantic chapter Web site – midatlantic.wish.org. 

Now entering its 24th year, the event draws hundreds of competitors and raises hundreds of thousands of dollars to fulfill the wishes of scores of Mid-Atlantic children battling serious illness. Athletes will take to the sea to swim the 1.5k course along Sea Colony’s oceanfront. Emerging from the surf, competitors will then tackle a 36k bike trek through Bethany Beach and other coastal areas. The triathlon ends with a 10k run on Coastal Highway, with the Delaware Beaches surf just feet away.

Triathletes can compete in individual and team contests. Online registration for the event will soon be available at the Mid -Atlantic Chapter’s Web site – midatlantic.wish.org – and participants can sign up there for e-mail notification when the registration officially opens. Registration is $75 per athlete, plus a minimum of $300 in pledges. Teams must raise $600 in pledges. For more information, please contact Make-A-Wish’s Jon Rosa at 301-962-9474.

A seaside picnic and awards ceremony wraps up with a post-picnic and awards ceremony just feet from the beach.

Professionally managed by ResortQuest Delaware, Sea Colony features a wide variety of amenities including a half mile of private beach, 12 pools (two indoor), fitness centers, year-round security, WiFi and in-season children’s programs. Sea Colony vacation rental accommodations, available through ResortQuest, range from oceanfront condos to secluded single families homes and start at $106 per night, with some properties offering discounts or weekend stays as short as two nights.