How about that ocean? Quite a thing of beauty of late. Beachgoers are remarking that the color and clarity has an almost tropical look. That tourist-pleasing look seems entrenched, as we quickly move toward the season-launching July Fourth weekend, the true start of the summer season.

As to ocean water temps, they are sitting pretty for June, pushing the mid- to upper-60s. That’s plenty mild enough to garner a dipper or two, with lifeguards about to take their posts.

As to air temperature patterns, they’ve been reasonable and seasonable on the Island, displaying the expected 10…