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I do not believe the boardwalk tram has ever run past Sunfest. In fact it stops Labor Day weekend and then restarts just for Sunfest.

The rocky areas you see are old jettys or groins that were build over the years to preserve the sand on the beach. Some of these (mostly wooden ones) were built as early as the 1920s. There are several rock ones you can find remains of in town including one around 47th Street and another around 60th Street.In Ocean City most of these jettys accumulate sand on the north side and erode sand on their south side.

The pattern of the boards may be a contributing factor to the ride, but it will probably improve over time. The particular design of the tram area of the wood was selected to enable the boardwalk to better withstand the loads presented by the tram and other vehicles so long term maintenance is reduced.

I think you would have a good chance of being employed but I think most would want to meet you in person before hiring you!

There is also a job fair in March that you may want to check out as well.  Good luck!

Hi!  The job fair for 2013 will be held March 30 at the Convention Center on 40th St. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
http://www.oceancity.org/employment

Savas gave you some great information about the current Ocean City Airport. The airport was dedicated on May 23, 1960. Prior to that date, there were a few dirt and grass airstrips west of OC in the Bishopville and Whaleyville area. Unfortunately, I have never been able to pinpoint their locations. Here is a postcard of the OC Airport soon after it opened.

Most, if not all, of the banner planes you see from the beach do not use Ocean City Airport. Instead they use a private field, Bunting Field, that is just south of the west end of Route 90.

The only airport in the area with commercial flights is the Salisbury Airport, about 30 miles west of OC.

Historically there have been at least 2 airstrips in what is now Ocean City. Near where the Gold Coast Mall is today, there was a single strip field from the early 1950s to the early 1960s. The landing strip may have been paved. I believe this was a private field used by the DuPont family who owned property in that area at that time. You can see a picture of it below from 1957. In the picture the words "No Landing" are painted on the runway, indicating it is no longer in use.

There was also a airstrip and heliport on the site where Harbor Island community is now located (at the west end of 14th Street). This was the site of the famous Ship's Cafe. The airport was there in the early 1950s. By the mid 1950s the runways were gone, but a heliport opened in 1955 at the same location. A picture of it from 1952 is shown below.

 
This is probably more info than you were looking for, but it was an interesting question to answer. Thanks for the interesting question! 

Traffic is always hard to predict on the Bay Bridge and on the Eastern Shore.

I've gone to OC for the past several years for Thanksgiving, and while I haven't traveled on Thanksgiving Day or the Sunday after Thanksgiving, I have paid attention to the traffic on hose days.It seems that the delays are relatively minor. A few minutes at the bay bridge and heavy though Cambridge and Easton where the traffic lights slow people down. However, unless there is an accident or other incident, you should be able to easily get through the Bay Bridge tolls and get to OC in 2 to 2.5 hours. If you are only going as far as Delmar/Salisbury you should be able to make it in about 2 hours or less. Times and traffic should be similar on both o f these days, perhaps a little heavier on Sunday.

Congratulations! I would contact the Special Events Group in the Recreation and Parks Department. They are in charge of Winterfest. You can reach them at 410.250.0125 or email them at jsullivan@oceancitymd.gov"> jsullivan@oceancitymd.gov.

Have a great, extra special Winterfest this year!

After you cross the Route 90 bridge into OC turn RIGHT onto Coastal Highway to get to the Convention Center.

Route 90 enters OC at 62nd Street. You will turn right onto Coastal Highway (MD Route 528) and go 1.3 miles to the Convention Center. It will be on your right (bayside) at 40th Street. Look for the sign.

The tram is has shut down for the fall and winter.  It does not run after SunFest.  They actually use the tram for the Winterfest of Lights at Northside Park.

You can contact the Life Saving Museum at (410) 289-499 - they may be able to help you.  I have not seen it available in the usual picture shops, like Ocean Gallery.