I agree with Andy. I never entered Shark River because I didn't believe it had the vertical clearance. Used Manasquan many times paying heed to go in on slack plus or minus and hour. Never had a problem: RR bridge is normally open and road bridge, while excruciatingly slow, always answered the call.
Allen Miles S/V Septima 30-2 Bayville, NJ those days On Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 11:38 AM, Andrew Burton via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > I've never been in the Shark River. I've always used Manasquan because > it's easier and safer. You're right about the currents, but they do run > parallel to the docks there. > > Andy > C&C 40 > Peregrine > > On Tue, Sep 13, 2016 at 10:33 AM, Ryan Doyle via CnC-List < > [email protected]> wrote: > >> Hey all, >> >> Wondering if anyone here has transited the Shark River Inlet in NJ >> recently. I'm planning to overnight there on a trip up the coast in a >> couple weeks. >> >> Having transited the Manasquan inlet and river I know the currents rip >> through there and can be absolutely terrifying... especially in a sailboat >> when they're running full strength in a narrow channel and pushing you >> towards a closed drawbridge - not that that happened to me... ;) >> >> Anyone know if this is the case with Shark River? >> >> Thanks, >> Ryan >> 1976 30-1 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >> like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All >> Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> > > > -- > Andrew Burton > 61 W Narragansett Ave > Newport, RI > USA 02840 > http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ > phone +401 965 5260 > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All > Contributions are greatly appreciated! > >
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