I am getting ready to head up to Somers Point, NJ tomorrow to bring a 2011 Meridian 541 down to Wrightsville Beach. The weather looks crappy with expected winds around 40kts and seas up to 12 feet. Of greater importance is trying to get out of Egg Harbor Inlet. I spoke to both MarineMax (where I will be picking up the boat) and Tow BoatUS to get some local knowledge. So much for the locals... Both sources have said that due to Hurricane Sandy, the inlet is shoaled in and they don't know if it is passable or not. There is supposed to be a dredge working the inlet now. The only chance is to call the dredge and see if they can help guide me out the inlet. The other alternative is to run down the ICW to Cape May. However, that has its own set of risks. Again my sources are saying no telling what is in the channel after Sandy. Just too early in the season to get any good, reliable information. This is going to be an adventure for sure. My next call is to the Coast Guard in the morning to see if they can provide more information. Say a prayer, cross your fingers, rub a rabbits foot... anything you can think of will be appreciated.
More to come...
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