Video Shows 2nd Manasquan, Point Beach Tug-Of-War At Inlet

MANASQUAN – This time, the rivalry between Manasquan and Point Pleasant Beach went in Point Beach's favor.

The second-annual Intercoastal Tug-O- War event took place at the Manasquan Inlet on Saturday with a rope a stretching across the inlet, and groups from each town tugging.

This year, Point Pleasant Beach won 6 to 4.

Last year, in one heat, Manasquan first responders won. In another heat, Point Pleasant Beach teachers won. In yet another tug, the Point Pleasant Beach Gym team from MacGregor's won.

The event included a festival on both the Manasquan and Point Pleasant Beach sides of the inlet to compliment the tug event that matched teams from each town/county against one another, according to the Manasquan Inlet Intercoastal Tug- O – War Committee.

The rope used for the event was equipped with a quick disconnect to accommodate emergencies and the flow of boat traffic. The Brielle and Manasquan Fire Departments were in place with their vessels to assist with the removal and securing of the rope.