September 17                             Cape May, New Jersey

The broad, white sandy beaches of New Jersey are consistent from Sandy Hook on the New York Harbor to Cape May.  Lined with homes, hotels, boardwalks, and amusement parks, the shoreline seemed to be virtually deserted.  Although the weather was warm, we saw few people on the beaches.  School had begun, vacations for most were over, and only a fortunate few could enjoy the quiet and uncrowded areas that had been packed with people for months.

Cape May Harbor had been dredged since our last visit there almost two years ago.  Water depths were significantly greater and we cruised easily into South Jersey Marina, one of the most beautiful, quaint marinas on the East Coast.   After a trip to the marine store for an impeller (usually kept on board) and a mediocre lunch at Lucky Bones, we returned to rinse the salt spray from the boat and relax.