URGENT - Need Marina info for Cape May NJ

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Chris Reinke

URGENT - Need Marina info for Cape May NJ

Post by Chris Reinke »

I am currently heading down the Delaware River and anticipate making the Cape May Canal around 06:00 Tuesday, May 11, 1999. I have the "1999 Waterways Guide" and "The Intercoastal Guide", neither of which provide any information on marinas in the Cape May basin. Does anyone have any suggestions or information on Cape May. I am looking to leave my boat in Cape May for the remainder of the week (work obligations) and return to sail her home to New York next weekend.

The low pressure system which stalled over Georgia / South Carolina caused me to run up the Intercoastal for 3 days and put me significantly behind schedule. I lost most of my crew to their job obligations on Sunday night in Norfolk so I ran up the Chesapeake and down Delaware solo. Now I am running as fast as I can to try and get as close to home as possible.

Any information or suggestions would be appreciated.

Chris Reinke
CD330 - "Innisfail"
Catherine Monaghan

Re: URGENT - Need Marina info for Cape May NJ

Post by Catherine Monaghan »

Chris,

Here's some info on Cape May marinas and services. There's not a whole lot of info here. I think I have more. I can post it when I find it or send you an e-mail.

<a href="http://www.covesoft.com/capemay/hrbrvie ... ml">Harbor View Marina</a>
954 Ocean Drive
Cape May, NJ 08204
Between Cape May and Wildwood on Ocean Drive
(609)884-0808

<a href="http://www.sjmarina.com/index.htm">South Jersey Marina</a>
1231 Route 109
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-2400
609-884-0177

Canyon Club Resort Marina
900 Ocean Drive
Cape May, New Jersey 08204
(609) 884-0199

UTSCHS MARINA
1121 ROUTE 109
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-5294
609-884-2051

TONYS MARINE SUPPLIES
1203 ROUTE 109
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-5295
609-884-7272

MAY CAPE MARINE
1263 LAFAYETTE ST
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-1723
609-884-0262

MARINE ENGINE SERVICES
3956 BAYSHORE RD
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-4101
609-884-5218

CLARKS MARINE SERVICE
572 SEASHORE RD
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-4627
609-884-6100

ROSEMANS BOAT YARD & CHRTR
7 ROSEMAN LN
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-5229
609-884-3370

MCDUELL MARINE
956 OCEAN DR
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-5400
609-884-0404

HINCH MARINA
989 OCEAN DR
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-1897
609-884-7289

CEDAR CREEK MARINA
OCEAN DR
CAPE MAY NJ 08204
609-884-4217

HARBOR MARINE SERVICE
OCEAN DR
CAPE MAY NJ 08204
609-898-0967

LAWRENCE HAVEN INC
OCEAN DR
CAPE MAY NJ 08204
609-884-4217

SRATCO
1 OYSTER RD
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ 08210-2722
609-465-7519

E V N MECHANICAL SERVICES
206 N BEACH DR
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ 08210-1720
609-463-0266

MAXIMUM MARINE
CAPE MAY COUNTY
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ 08210
609-263-9634

catherine_monaghan@merck.com
CD32 Realization
Raritan Bay
Chris Reinke wrote: I am currently heading down the Delaware River and anticipate making the Cape May Canal around 06:00 Tuesday, May 11, 1999. I have the "1999 Waterways Guide" and "The Intercoastal Guide", neither of which provide any information on marinas in the Cape May basin. Does anyone have any suggestions or information on Cape May. I am looking to leave my boat in Cape May for the remainder of the week (work obligations) and return to sail her home to New York next weekend.

The low pressure system which stalled over Georgia / South Carolina caused me to run up the Intercoastal for 3 days and put me significantly behind schedule. I lost most of my crew to their job obligations on Sunday night in Norfolk so I ran up the Chesapeake and down Delaware solo. Now I am running as fast as I can to try and get as close to home as possible.

Any information or suggestions would be appreciated.

Chris Reinke
CD330 - "Innisfail"


catherine_monaghan@merck.com
Tom Young

Re: URGENT - Need Marina info for Cape May NJ

Post by Tom Young »

As you complete the CApe May Canal from the Del. Bay you will come into a marina in the harbor, starboard side I think. If you follow the channel(starboard again) into the inner harbor, there is another marina at the end, about a half mile or less from the end of the canal. (Could be South Jersey Marina) The outer one is easy to get into but a little exposed. Easy walk to center of town. The inner one is very protected but watch the currents, they really can run through there. The Lobsterhouse restaurant is right next to the inner marina.
The harbor is exposed and not a good place to leave your boat unattended. Last time through I was alone on our CD 28 and left before dawn, good conditions, made Shark River before dark. Shark, Mannesquam and Atlantic City are the only inlets we have been in on our way north or south, all could be done in the dark as well but the others look difficult even in daylight. Good luck



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Chris Reinke

Thanks Tom & Catherine for Marina info for Cape May NJ

Post by Chris Reinke »

Cathrine / Tom - I have contacted The Harbor View Marina and will be securing at their fuel dock until they open at 8:30am. I appreciate the quick response and information. I knew I could count on CCDOA to help me out. My cruising plans are usually very detailed with many contingency plans if the unexpected were to occur. In this case several "unexpecteds" occurred and all my plans were tossed over the side.

Thanks again and I hope to see you folks in Onset - I owe you a few drinks.


Chris Reinke
CD330 - Innisfail

Catherine Monaghan wrote: Chris,

Here's some info on Cape May marinas and services. There's not a whole lot of info here. I think I have more. I can post it when I find it or send you an e-mail.

<a href="http://www.covesoft.com/capemay/hrbrvie ... ml">Harbor View Marina</a>
954 Ocean Drive
Cape May, NJ 08204
Between Cape May and Wildwood on Ocean Drive
(609)884-0808

<a href="http://www.sjmarina.com/index.htm">South Jersey Marina</a>
1231 Route 109
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-2400
609-884-0177

Canyon Club Resort Marina
900 Ocean Drive
Cape May, New Jersey 08204
(609) 884-0199

UTSCHS MARINA
1121 ROUTE 109
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-5294
609-884-2051

TONYS MARINE SUPPLIES
1203 ROUTE 109
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-5295
609-884-7272

MAY CAPE MARINE
1263 LAFAYETTE ST
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-1723
609-884-0262

MARINE ENGINE SERVICES
3956 BAYSHORE RD
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-4101
609-884-5218

CLARKS MARINE SERVICE
572 SEASHORE RD
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-4627
609-884-6100

ROSEMANS BOAT YARD & CHRTR
7 ROSEMAN LN
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-5229
609-884-3370

MCDUELL MARINE
956 OCEAN DR
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-5400
609-884-0404

HINCH MARINA
989 OCEAN DR
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-1897
609-884-7289

CEDAR CREEK MARINA
OCEAN DR
CAPE MAY NJ 08204
609-884-4217

HARBOR MARINE SERVICE
OCEAN DR
CAPE MAY NJ 08204
609-898-0967

LAWRENCE HAVEN INC
OCEAN DR
CAPE MAY NJ 08204
609-884-4217

SRATCO
1 OYSTER RD
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ 08210-2722
609-465-7519

E V N MECHANICAL SERVICES
206 N BEACH DR
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ 08210-1720
609-463-0266

MAXIMUM MARINE
CAPE MAY COUNTY
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ 08210
609-263-9634

catherine_monaghan@merck.com
CD32 Realization
Raritan Bay
Chris Reinke wrote: I am currently heading down the Delaware River and anticipate making the Cape May Canal around 06:00 Tuesday, May 11, 1999. I have the "1999 Waterways Guide" and "The Intercoastal Guide", neither of which provide any information on marinas in the Cape May basin. Does anyone have any suggestions or information on Cape May. I am looking to leave my boat in Cape May for the remainder of the week (work obligations) and return to sail her home to New York next weekend.

The low pressure system which stalled over Georgia / South Carolina caused me to run up the Intercoastal for 3 days and put me significantly behind schedule. I lost most of my crew to their job obligations on Sunday night in Norfolk so I ran up the Chesapeake and down Delaware solo. Now I am running as fast as I can to try and get as close to home as possible.

Any information or suggestions would be appreciated.

Chris Reinke
CD330 - "Innisfail"
Catherine Monaghan

Re: Thanks Tom & Catherine for Marina info for Cape May

Post by Catherine Monaghan »

Chris,

Harbor View Marina's fuel dock offers deep water plenty enough for your boat but be careful on your approach. The approach depths should be about 7 feet but don't stray, it's very shallow all around. If you cannot get into Harbor View, you can try South Jersey Marina (VHF Channel 9) on Cape Island Creek. It's just beyond the commercial dock and the Lobster House restaurant. It's a very narrow approach but the water is deep. Utsch's Marina (VHF Channel 16), the Canyon Club (VHF Channel 9), and the Corinthian Yacht Club (609-884-8000) are very popular too. They all have at least 5 foot approach depths at low tide. There's also usually room to anchor both north and south of the Coast Guard Station, south of the daymarked channel. There's 4 to 7 feet of water there at low tide and the bottom is black mud with good holding.

catherine_monaghan@merck.com
CD32 Realization
Raritan Bay

Chris Reinke wrote: Cathrine / Tom - I have contacted The Harbor View Marina and will be securing at their fuel dock until they open at 8:30am. I appreciate the quick response and information. I knew I could count on CCDOA to help me out. My cruising plans are usually very detailed with many contingency plans if the unexpected were to occur. In this case several "unexpecteds" occurred and all my plans were tossed over the side.

Thanks again and I hope to see you folks in Onset - I owe you a few drinks.


Chris Reinke
CD330 - Innisfail

Catherine Monaghan wrote: Chris,

Here's some info on Cape May marinas and services. There's not a whole lot of info here. I think I have more. I can post it when I find it or send you an e-mail.

<a href="http://www.covesoft.com/capemay/hrbrvie ... ml">Harbor View Marina</a>
954 Ocean Drive
Cape May, NJ 08204
Between Cape May and Wildwood on Ocean Drive
(609)884-0808

<a href="http://www.sjmarina.com/index.htm">South Jersey Marina</a>
1231 Route 109
Cape May, NJ 08204
609-884-2400
609-884-0177

Canyon Club Resort Marina
900 Ocean Drive
Cape May, New Jersey 08204
(609) 884-0199

UTSCHS MARINA
1121 ROUTE 109
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-5294
609-884-2051

TONYS MARINE SUPPLIES
1203 ROUTE 109
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-5295
609-884-7272

MAY CAPE MARINE
1263 LAFAYETTE ST
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-1723
609-884-0262

MARINE ENGINE SERVICES
3956 BAYSHORE RD
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-4101
609-884-5218

CLARKS MARINE SERVICE
572 SEASHORE RD
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-4627
609-884-6100

ROSEMANS BOAT YARD & CHRTR
7 ROSEMAN LN
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-5229
609-884-3370

MCDUELL MARINE
956 OCEAN DR
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-5400
609-884-0404

HINCH MARINA
989 OCEAN DR
CAPE MAY NJ 08204-1897
609-884-7289

CEDAR CREEK MARINA
OCEAN DR
CAPE MAY NJ 08204
609-884-4217

HARBOR MARINE SERVICE
OCEAN DR
CAPE MAY NJ 08204
609-898-0967

LAWRENCE HAVEN INC
OCEAN DR
CAPE MAY NJ 08204
609-884-4217

SRATCO
1 OYSTER RD
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ 08210-2722
609-465-7519

E V N MECHANICAL SERVICES
206 N BEACH DR
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ 08210-1720
609-463-0266

MAXIMUM MARINE
CAPE MAY COUNTY
CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE NJ 08210
609-263-9634

catherine_monaghan@merck.com
CD32 Realization
Raritan Bay
Chris Reinke wrote: I am currently heading down the Delaware River and anticipate making the Cape May Canal around 06:00 Tuesday, May 11, 1999. I have the "1999 Waterways Guide" and "The Intercoastal Guide", neither of which provide any information on marinas in the Cape May basin. Does anyone have any suggestions or information on Cape May. I am looking to leave my boat in Cape May for the remainder of the week (work obligations) and return to sail her home to New York next weekend.

The low pressure system which stalled over Georgia / South Carolina caused me to run up the Intercoastal for 3 days and put me significantly behind schedule. I lost most of my crew to their job obligations on Sunday night in Norfolk so I ran up the Chesapeake and down Delaware solo. Now I am running as fast as I can to try and get as close to home as possible.

Any information or suggestions would be appreciated.

Chris Reinke
CD330 - "Innisfail"


catherine_monaghan@merck.com
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