GL: New Jersey ICW

[GHNutley@aol.com]

Sterling,
 
I think it has been well established (on this list) that the NJ ICW  south of 
Atlantic City can be somewhat "tricky".  However, the point has  also been 
made that north of Atlantic City, and certainly north of Barnegat  Light, the NJ 
ICW is just fine with water depths running at a minimum depth of 5  feet and 
tides not varying more than 6 inches.  This is the area of the NJ  ICW known 
as Barnegat Bay.  Barnegat Bay is an area not to be missed.   Some of the 
finest restaurants, marinas, shopping and activities can be found in  this area.  
The people are generous and friendly. Come in from  "outside" at Atlantic City 
or the Barnegat Inlet (calm days and follow a local)  and head north.  Go back 
"outside" at Manasquan Inlet.
 
Not recommended you send the Garden State a dredging bill.  You  wouldn't 
want to complain to those politicians AND leave them your address or  contact 
information.  I would just carry on with your journey and  "fergetaboutit" ... 
yas knows whats I mean?
 
Greg
Living in, boating in and thoroughly enjoying the Garden State
 



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