Beach Haven, NJ - Metedeconk River, NJ, June 11, 2008

We left the marina at 9:15 this morning. It was a beautiful day. It had cooled off some and we had a nice breeze to help us stay comfortable.

We had pretty much a straight shot today, not like all the twists and turns we had yesterday. We crossed the Barnegat Bay, a large body of water that averaged only 5-7’ max in the channel. On either side of the channel it is only 2-4’. Even in the channel there are numerous areas where it has shoaled to 3-4’. The boat draws 3.5’. Our depth sounder is set to sound the alarm at 5’. It sounded many times, but we were always OK. Luckily the bottom is mud, not rocks.

We arrived in Metedeconk River, NJ about 3:00. Bob and Margaret anchored and we rafted up to them. If all goes well, we will be anchored by the Statue of Liberty tomorrow night.