Many years back (1975-76), I was the Brielle Police marine officer on Manasquan River and managed traffic between the Railroad drawbridge and the Rt 35 bridge span. We had numerous incidents of boats being pinned sideways on the railroad bridge by the current when they wouldn't allow sufficient room to turn around as the bridge was closing. As mentioned, the bridge stays open for the most part, but there's no set time that the bridge closes to marine traffic since it is subject to the rail schedule as opposed to a specific "minutes before or after the hour". It was also common for boats to run aground just east of the rail bridge if they tried to cut the channel markers on the wrong side..
All told, it was still a fun summer job during college years.. Chuck Gilchrest S/V Half Magic 1983 35 LF Padanaram, MA From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of jim aridas via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 4:06 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: jim aridas <jarid...@msn.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Shark River Inlet, NJ I live a mile from the manasquan inlet and have sailed in and out of it for the last 35 yrs. Its no problem on most tides, deeper towards the north jetty. There is a cove just inside the inlet that is safe anchorage. In past the railway bridge the rt 35 bridge opens on schedule 15 min after and before the hour. The manasquan river is shallow out of the channel. As for shark river inlet. Lived here all my life, been thru it once, scares the crap out of me. Manasquan River Yacht Club in just west of the 35 bridge. I am the Fleet Captain there. If you would like to duck in overnight let me know. Jim Galaxy 34' Brielle _____ From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> > on behalf of Allen Miles via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2016 1:30 PM To: CNC Cc: Allen Miles Subject: Re: Stus-List Shark River Inlet, NJ 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 <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > 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 <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > 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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