At last, the weather report has improved and we think we can make the crossing to the New York Harbor area, so we depart the Tom’s River.
We make our way toward the Manasquin Inlet to the North Atlantic, and are glad to bid farewell to the shallow New Jersey ICW!
This is an area of some wealth, as evidenced by the huge mansions along the waterway.
The inlet is a challenge, with a road and a railroad bridge in quick succession, and tricky currents.
And the railroad bridge had to close just as we approached. We had timed it to be at slack tide, which helped with the maneuvering.
We were glad to see the North Atlantic, with its large but gradual swells, and lots of water under the keel, after the NJICW and bumping bottom!
The Navy had a blimp watching over the water – why, we had no idea.
About two hours north, we came to Sandy Hook and the entrance that leads toward New York Harbor.
And we anchored for the night in Atlantic Highlands, which is the perfect staging point for entry into busy New York Harbor and the exciting port of Manhattan.
Here is a MapQuest link to see where Atlantic Highlands - http://mapq.st/MJNFZ2
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