Sustainable Cruising

More interesting history on island life here, with very knowledgeable and friendly volunteers. Also a rummage sale in the works that we got a head start on. Most everything we could need/want is a short walk away in Beach Haven.…

To all the fathers following along! Another day of small craft advisory and gusty weather, so a second night is planned here at Morrison’s in Beach Haven. Yesterday we had fun being vacationing tourists and visited the local arcade, shops,…

A great place to visit with an abundance of exhibits and information. Very helpful and dedicated staff. Many shipwreck artifacts, tools, local history, photographs, maps, etc…. The last three photos cover some of the exhibit on early life saving operations.

A small craft advisory starts at 2PM today, so we made our way down the ICW early. Now at Morrison’s Marina. Friendly staff, floating docks, and lots of attractions in walking distance.

We’re still waiting for the weather to make the trip from Atlantic City to Cape May. Wednesday looks like we might finally get some cooperation. With no rush we decided to spend the day and another night here. There’s a…

With the only exceptions being speed and direction. Our anchorage was well protected from the east, and east winds were forecast through last night and today. They shifted north unexpectedly early this morning …and gusts were well over 30kts, despite…

We did a quick jump out into the ocean (where Jess was lucky enough to spot some dolphins!). The winds picked up so we headed in at Manasquan, took the Point Pleasant Canal against the current, and made our way…

The east wind has just started filling in. Expecting winds from the east for the next two days, hopefully pushing more water into the ICW for us.

Calm wind and waves … motoring south. After yesterday’s strong breezes it’s nice to see some placid water. Happy to find a very safe day to make the journey to Manasquan. Many high wind days ahead so we are going…