Manasquan Capt Bills’ Landing

An early start today (6.30am) so that we hit a rising tide as we leave Utsch’s Marina and head out into the North Atlantic. Now in order to have a pleasant passage once again Nandad had to run NH at top speed. Nana took the helm for a few hour which really helps with keeping her equilibrium stable. She had to work real hard today for a few hours to remain intact ( this means absolutely no food and certainly not going down below to potty). The seas were about three feet with winds 10 to 15 so not really an unpleasant ocean by any means. NH made great headway so it was decided to continue to Manasquan Inlet. By 12 .30 NH was once again on the fuel dock - this time 160 gals ( our next boat will be electric ) and by 1.30 pm she was secured into her slip right beside the Shipwreck Grill. We were greeted by the most helpful staff so far and had a great chat with Captain Bill himself. Looking forward to having dinner tonite at the Grille.

Now the New Jersey coast all the way is really most picturesque with intermittent high rise buildings but mostly private homes once you pass Atlantic City. Nana was looking forward to taking lots of pictures as NH cruised about one mile off the coast however due to her challenge of trying to stay focused Nandad had to take the pictures. This picture is of the Trump Taj Mahal Casino from a distance. I believe it’s empty after years of underperformance and demolition is currently underway - but I stand to be corrected. 

Nana was so happy to have a wonderful walk to the perfect beach. NH is up the Manasquan River in a little town called Brielle. The Manasquan River marks the start of New Jersey’s Intercoastal Waterway. ( NH cruised outside due to the shoaling that takes place on the NJICW ). It was fun to watch the boats come into the Inlet later in the afternoon as the wind picked up the swells increased. There is no boardwalk along Manasquan Beach however a paved walkway separating the homes from the beach seems to go on forever where you can be up close and personal with some lovely homes. Lots of little creeks, rivers, and marshes in this area which is also full of fishing vessels. A very pretty spot that I bet is very busy in the summer months.  

Tomorrow Saturday we will head for NYc and ultimately  Port Washington. 

Just before we left to have dinner the River Queen pulled out with a private party. She look really pretty. Dinner at the Shipwreck was amazing - a little pricey but well worth it. Early the next morning Nandad watched as the fishing vessel Jamaica 11 took a very full load of tourists out on a fishing expedition.