Community Corner
Sail into History in Beach Haven this Weekend
Clearing skies mean smooth sailing as NJ's official tall ship make port on LBI.
BEACH HAVEN -- Calling all sailors, pirates, oystermen and those who just love the open seas:
Set sail aboard the A.J. Meerwald, an authentically restored 1928 Delaware Bay Oyster Schooner. Once on board, you'll get to experience a piece of history on New Jersey's Official Tall Ship by helping the crew hoist the sails. Learn about sailing and the local environment.
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Morning or afternoon sails are leaving from the Centre Street dock are going on through the weekend at 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Tickets are $40/Adult; $35/Senior (60+); $20/Child (3-12 yrs)
Reservations for all sails are recommended. Tickets may be purchased online by calling 856-785-2060. The ship is also available for charters. Anyone interested in a private sail should call for more information.
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Sail to Atlantic City! Passengers are also welcome on a one-way transit adventure sail from Beach Haven to her next port-of-call, Atlantic City, on Monday, July 23. The Meerwald will leave Beach Haven at 9 a.m. and will arrive at historic Gardner's Basin in Atlantic City around 3 p.m. (Return transportation to LBI is not included.)
The Bayshore Discovery Project operates the authentically restored 1928 Delaware Bay oyster schooner. The three-mast vessel travels from port-to-port every summer with a small crew, providing sailing excursions that raise funds to maintain the ship.
