New Jersey Boating tag:blog.nj.com,2016:/boating/2693 2015-04-13T22:57:46Z A blog about Jersey boating from the Star-Ledger. Movable Type Enterprise 4.29-advance Knowing the weather tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13798285 2014-09-02T01:24:49Z 2015-04-13T22:57:46Z The following costs a few dollars, but it sounds like it's worth it. "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs": Do You Know Weather?United States Power Squadrons and BoatUS Foundationhelp boaters understand weather basics through online course ANNAPOLIS, Md., August 27,... Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html The following costs a few dollars, but it sounds like it's worth it. "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs": Do You Know Weather?United States Power Squadrons and BoatUS Foundationhelp boaters understand weather basics through online course ANNAPOLIS, Md., August 27,... State waters are great, but pollution is a problem tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13796319 2014-09-01T18:49:51Z 2014-09-01T18:56:34Z Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html Catamaran club allows sailors to appreciate simple pleasures tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13709575 2014-08-22T03:14:48Z 2014-08-22T03:19:27Z Boating doesn’t have to be complicated, as members of the Sandy Hook Bay Catamaran Club will tell you. While other sailing clubs are sometimes challenged to fill their rosters, the 37- year-old SHBC has marked steady growth, giving its members... Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html Boating doesn’t have to be complicated, as members of the Sandy Hook Bay Catamaran Club will tell you. While other sailing clubs are sometimes challenged to fill their rosters, the 37- year-old SHBC has marked steady growth, giving its members... Tragic tubing accident shows importance of safety tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13649843 2014-08-15T04:44:31Z 2014-08-15T04:50:42Z The tragic accident in Connecticut last week that killed one 16-year-old girl and injured another is a reminder that the sport of tubing, in which riders are towed on a tube behind the boat, poses its own safety challenges. According... Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html The tragic accident in Connecticut last week that killed one 16-year-old girl and injured another is a reminder that the sport of tubing, in which riders are towed on a tube behind the boat, poses its own safety challenges. According... Jersey native shares his sea-kayaking adventure tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13538314 2014-08-01T02:54:45Z 2014-08-01T03:00:54Z His goal was to paddle to Israel, but he decided the 135-mile open-water crossing from Cyprus to Israel would be pushing his luck Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html His goal was to paddle to Israel, but he decided the 135-mile open-water crossing from Cyprus to Israel would be pushing his luck The Raritan River has a little bit of everything tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13485187 2014-07-25T03:26:11Z 2014-07-25T03:29:24Z Bill Schultz has a message for boaters and paddlers: Check out his favorite waterway. He’s the Raritan Riverkeeper, a volunteer who monitors and advocates for the river. The Raritan, which is in roughly the middle of the state and connects... Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html Bill Schultz has a message for boaters and paddlers: Check out his favorite waterway. He’s the Raritan Riverkeeper, a volunteer who monitors and advocates for the river. The Raritan, which is in roughly the middle of the state and connects... Young sailors invited to Sea Safety seminar in Perth Amboy tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13430315 2014-07-18T01:03:38Z 2014-07-18T02:26:58Z Sailors aged 13 to 18 are invited Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html Sailors aged 13 to 18 are invited Eagle to visit New York tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13418001 2014-07-16T18:01:13Z 2014-07-18T01:27:51Z Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html City of Water Day planned to celebrate New York-New Jersey area's waterways tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13381572 2014-07-11T04:49:05Z 2014-07-18T01:28:44Z Those of us of a certain age who grew up in the metropolitan area remember when the New York/New Jersey harbor area waters were off limits, blocked by piers, fences, rocks and roads. It was just as well because the... Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html Those of us of a certain age who grew up in the metropolitan area remember when the New York/New Jersey harbor area waters were off limits, blocked by piers, fences, rocks and roads. It was just as well because the... Keep your boat floating tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13351177 2014-07-07T15:02:18Z 2014-07-18T01:29:52Z Information offered by BoatUS... Why Boats Sink10 Prevention Tips from BoatUS When a boat sinks, that's likely the end of her. That's because repairs on a sunken boat often cost more than the actual value of the boat. So if... Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html Information offered by BoatUS... Why Boats Sink10 Prevention Tips from BoatUS When a boat sinks, that's likely the end of her. That's because repairs on a sunken boat often cost more than the actual value of the boat. So if... Viewing the fireworks tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13333215 2014-07-03T20:54:01Z 2015-03-28T18:58:10Z The Coast Guard has established restrictions for watching the Fourth of July fireworks from a boat for Liberty State Park display, and also the Macy's show. Following is Coast Guard announcement: Coast Guard announces waterway restrictions for Liberty State Park... Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html The Coast Guard has established restrictions for watching the Fourth of July fireworks from a boat for Liberty State Park display, and also the Macy's show. Following is Coast Guard announcement: Coast Guard announces waterway restrictions for Liberty State Park... Baykeeper kayak tours tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13330282 2014-07-03T14:11:42Z 2014-07-03T14:18:14Z The New York/New Jersey Baykeeper is offering a series of kayak trips, both for free and for a nominal fee including boat rental. Here's the schedule. Free kayak tours:When: July 17, 24, and 31 @ 5:30-6:30Where: Meet at Keyport Waterfront... Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html The New York/New Jersey Baykeeper is offering a series of kayak trips, both for free and for a nominal fee including boat rental. Here's the schedule. Free kayak tours:When: July 17, 24, and 31 @ 5:30-6:30Where: Meet at Keyport Waterfront... Race, showcase contained whatever floats your boat tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13289450 2014-06-27T05:23:56Z 2014-06-27T19:16:52Z Offshore power boats racing in the Atlantic City Offshore Grand Prix last week Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html Offshore power boats racing in the Atlantic City Offshore Grand Prix last week Old custom revived, giving skippers new reason to crow tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13234511 2014-06-20T04:40:47Z 2014-06-20T16:08:04Z "The winner got to crow like a rooster for a week," said BBYRA Commodore Ed Reardon Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html "The winner got to crow like a rooster for a week," said BBYRA Commodore Ed Reardon Sail on an oyster schooner tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13213126 2014-06-17T17:35:59Z 2014-06-17T21:37:03Z The A.J. Meerwald, a restored oyster schooner and New Jersey's official tall ship berthed in Bivalve at Delaware Bay, will pay her annual visit to North Jersey and New York. Members of the public may take rides, and just tour... Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html The A.J. Meerwald, a restored oyster schooner and New Jersey's official tall ship berthed in Bivalve at Delaware Bay, will pay her annual visit to North Jersey and New York. Members of the public may take rides, and just tour... Safety precautions in place for Offshore Grand Prix tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13183728 2014-06-13T04:40:25Z 2014-06-13T04:45:45Z When the boats hit the race course at speeds over 100 mph for the Atlantic City Offshore Grand Prix on Sunday, June 22, a well-oiled rescue system will be in place. "It’s very safe, and if anything goes wrong, help... Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html When the boats hit the race course at speeds over 100 mph for the Atlantic City Offshore Grand Prix on Sunday, June 22, a well-oiled rescue system will be in place. "It’s very safe, and if anything goes wrong, help... Want to learn to sail? See of these programs float your boat tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13120738 2014-06-06T08:00:00Z 2014-06-06T08:00:02Z If you've always wanted to sail but didn't know how, take a class. Lessons are part "book learning" and part hands-on-the-tiller instruction, so you'll learn while you sail. There are a number of programs in the area, both club-based and... Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html If you've always wanted to sail but didn't know how, take a class. Lessons are part "book learning" and part hands-on-the-tiller instruction, so you'll learn while you sail. There are a number of programs in the area, both club-based and... Paddle on the reservoir tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13087125 2014-06-02T15:40:41Z 2014-06-02T15:43:27Z The Reservoir Challenge run by the Hackensack Riverkeeper is Saturday, June 7, at the Oradell Reservoir in Bergen County. The event includes fun races for participants and a Mayors Cup competition, pitting area mayors against one another kayaking on the... Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html The Reservoir Challenge run by the Hackensack Riverkeeper is Saturday, June 7, at the Oradell Reservoir in Bergen County. The event includes fun races for participants and a Mayors Cup competition, pitting area mayors against one another kayaking on the... Dutch replica ship to visit Monmouth tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13087019 2014-06-02T15:16:37Z 2014-06-02T15:21:06Z The Onrust, a replica of a 17-Century Dutch-style sailing ship, will help mark the 350th anniversary of Monmouth County with a visit to the area. The 54-foot vessel will be at Bahrs Landing in Highlands Friday, June 6, and then... Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html The Onrust, a replica of a 17-Century Dutch-style sailing ship, will help mark the 350th anniversary of Monmouth County with a visit to the area. The 54-foot vessel will be at Bahrs Landing in Highlands Friday, June 6, and then... The race to Spain tag:blog.nj.com,2014:/boating/2693.13067145 2014-05-30T22:49:24Z 2014-06-02T15:30:12Z Charles Zusman/New Jersey Boating http://connect.nj.com/user/czusman/index.html