Lollygag AFTER The Loop: 5/15/11

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Ocean City, NJ; May 21, 2011

Link to anchorage in Great Egg Harbor, NJ via Google Maps

We headed north from the southern tip of New Jersey today.

We chose to travel up the coast inside the barrier island's. The water is shallow and there are a lot of bridges, but we wanted to see it at least once.

First thing we did is lower both masts and pull up the bilge boards.

It was a very interesting day.

Looking across the water at the amusement park ferris wheel -
you could hear 'em screaming from here

Marshes were on the starboard side today in-between and surrounded by the towns

100's of laughing gulls filled the marshes - very funny

Between marshes and the towns, you would get to an inlet to the Atlantic Ocean
Winds and current would change

Going through the towns was like driving down water filled streets
Everyone just used boats instead of cars

Blocks of houses built on pilings - no solid ground to drive on

Saw this fisherman catch a fish

Fishermen in NJ were very friendly and curious about Lollygag

Friday, May 20, 2011

Cape May, NJ; May 20, 2011

Link to anchorage in Cape May Harbor, NJ via Google Maps

Cape May harbor and our home for the night

Traveled the second half of Delaware Bay today.

The seas had gentle 1-2 foot swells. We were glad we waited out the weather. Just a few days ago, the seas were 3-5 feet. Sky's were sunny and the day warmed up nicely.

We entered Cape May Canal for the last 3 miles of todays travel to Cape May Harbor where we anchored.

Trivia: Cape May Canal was constructed during World War II to provide protection from German U-boats and reduce risk of attack from German submarines . . . . Whoa . . wouldn't have guessed that!