Miscalculations lead to trouble on Point Pleasant Canal

March 29, 2021 | Mishaps , Navigation

By John Gignilliat

Uneasy about our first ocean passage going from Sandy Hook, New York, to Atlantic City, New Jersey, my wife, Carol, and I found the idea of 2,000 uninterrupted miles of water off the port beam unnerving.

After taking a close look at our charts, I discovered that we could avoid close to half of our exposed travel on the Atlantic by turning in at the Manasquan Inlet. Thanks to Chinook’s shallow draft, we would be able to take the New Jersey Intracoastal and avoid over 40 miles of ocean travel. With a 4-foot controlling depth, the waterway is too shallow for most sailboats.

After entering Manasquan Inlet, we’d take the Point Pleasant Canal into Barnegat Bay. A small notation on the chart next to Point Pleasant Canal read, “Dangerous currents, traverse at slack water.” I got out our Coastal Guide Book, which stated, “Extra caution should be exercised when transiting the Pt. Pleasant Canal. A combination of strong tidal currents, heavy boat traffic, lift bridges, direct and reflected waves, wakes, and chop all combined and packed into a steel bulk-headed canal will require a little extra attention by the captain.” Lastly, I got out our book of tides for the East Coast. When I got to the listing for the Point Pleasant Canal, there was an asterisk that warned of dangerous currents that could create rapids.

In United States Power Squadrons Navigation course, we’d learned to calculate tides and currents. I got out a pencil, pocket calculator, and one of my worksheets and began figuring. Tides and currents are extrapolated from key points listed in the book of tides and vary from day to day, and some areas have adjusting factors. I worked through all the figures twice then let Carol examine my results as a further check. I calculated that we needed to be at the Point Pleasant Canal at high noon the next day for slack water. The strong wind was supposed to drop off so all the boats anchored behind Sandy Point would be making the ocean run to Atlantic City the next day.

We woke up in the morning and realized we had overslept. I looked outside the hatch to see that all the other boats were gone. We were the only boat at anchor. We rushed about to get things stowed, sails ready, and the anchor up. This would put us an hour late for the Point Pleasant Canal, but I had done my calculations for dead slack current, so we should still be OK.

When we left our protected anchorage and entered the Atlantic Ocean, we found the waves large and disorganized due to the refraction off Sandy Hook. Things settled down as we continued along the New Jersey coastline. We had a nice sail, though we weren’t proceeding quite as fast as I had expected.

Eventually, we located Manasquan Inlet, exited the Atlantic Ocean, and headed up the Manasquan River toward the entrance to the Point Pleasant Canal. The canal looked like an oversized drainage ditch. When we got close, we were drawn in like a watermelon seed being sucked down a drain. This did not feel anywhere near slack tide!

I put Chinook in hard reverse, and Carol frantically called the bridge tender for an opening. A New Jersey police boat pulled alongside and asked if everything was OK. We told him we had miscalculated the current and were trying to get a bridge opening before we got sucked under it.

Just then, the bridge tender said over the radio, “Come on through, captain. The bridge is open.” I shifted into forward, and we shot ahead, the shoreline zipping by at an unnatural speed. Greatly relieved to be through the bridge, we rounded a gentle turn in the less than 2-mile-long canal and gasped. Another bridge! Carol dove below and, in a panicked voice, asked for an opening.

“Ma’am, the bridge is open,” came the calm reply. “They radioed ahead you were on the way. Come on through.”

From a distance, the bascule or lift bridge looked closed. It doesn’t open like most bridges; instead it lifts straight up in the air so boats can pass underneath. We zipped under the bridge and heartily thanked both bridge tenders for their assistance.

Like the proverbial watermelon seed, we were spit out of Point Pleasant Canal and into Barnegat Bay. Neither of us found the canal very pleasant.

As for my current and slack tide calculations—I had forgotten to factor in daylight saving time.

After college, John volunteered for the Peace Corps in the Philippine Islands. He has been a childcare worker, a schoolteacher in an Inuit Village, a Las Vegas croupier, a commercial bookkeeper, a casino ship counting clerk, a business accountant, a North Carolina ferry operations manager, a bridge club director and a radio station employee. He enjoys sailing, writing, and duplicate bridge.

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Let's see if we can get @lehighsail Stu to jump in. He sails his boat from the Metedeconk and out the Manasquan. It doesn't sound like it is too tricky. The current gets pretty strong in the canal and you will need 2 bridge openings in the canal & 2 openings on Manasquan River, I believe. Call them on 13 and they will let you know the schedule, if there is one. There should be info about the bridges on Navionics.  

TY, I see the bridges but cant seem to find any info on how to hail. I'd assume VHF 13 via radio but I'd like to confirm the hours of operation etc prior to leaving. No fun hanging on station if the currents are kicking in....  

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The last time I was through those bridges was 25 years ago. At that time they opened on a schedule if there was boat traffic waiting. Definately determine the opening times, you don't want to wait around with current running. Channel 13 is the correct channel to hail the bridge. And when you are about 1/4 mile from the bridge, call them an tell them you are there. Make sure they acknowledge you. Current runs fast in the canal and maneuverability is quite limited.  

PJacobitti said: TY, I see the bridges but cant seem to find any info on how to hail. I'd assume VHF 13 via radio but I'd like to confirm the hours of operation etc prior to leaving. No fun hanging on station if the currents are kicking in.... Click to expand

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I do go out the Manasquan Inlet frequently but usually during the day, during the summer. At those times the bridges are always manned. After Labor Day, you will have to check to see if you need to give them notice and I don't believe they are on schedules. Depending on where you are picking up the boat in Brick, you may need a lift at the Mantoloking Bridge (channel 13) also. Then there are two bridges in the canal, Route 13 (Lovelandtown Bridge) and the Route 88 Bridge. They monitor Channel 13 and are very accommodating and raise the bridges well in advance as they are aware of the sometimes rapid current. I have gone thru the canal in both directions, with and against the currents and never had a problem with my 33ft. with a 29 HP engine so tides and currents are not critical IMO. Just to be safe if you are moving with the water, call the bridges well in advance and they will watch for you. Upon leaving the canal turn toward starboard, follow the channel and next comes the Route 35 Bridge. They also monitor channel 13 and that bridge may always run on schedule (1/4 after the hour and 1/4 before the hour). You will have to check on that and may need to provide 4 hours notice in November. Just past the Route 35 bridge is a railroad bridge that is open except when a train comes. A warning horn is sounded well in advance to warn of closing. Note that this bridge is hinged on its right hand side and does not go completely vertical. To pass, you must stay as far to the left as you can otherwise your mast may hit the bridge. That being said, I have never seen anyone hit. In November, traffic on the water should be minimal. Keep in mind that Jersey power-boaters in their 21 ft. bowriders do feel it necessary to pass the bascule bridges dead center not paying attention to the currents or you. Again, call the Lovelandtown Bridge as you enter the canal. They will ask you to come closer and they will begin to open. They will let the next bridges know you are coming. I stress this because as Rich said, maneuverability is limited and treading water can be challenging if the water is moving fast. The phone number for the Mantoloking Bridge is (732) 477-1430.  

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Launch Ramp and Angler Access on Point Pleasant Canal gets Major Improvements

As stated in the original proposal, “The objective of this project is to improve the Point Pleasant Wildlife Management Area Fishing Access and Boat Ramp. This project scope includes repairing/replacing the fence along the canal, reclaiming upland area within the lagoon and enhancing fishing access, reinforcing a single-lane boat launch, creating a living shoreline, controlling erosion caused by runoff from onsite pond, and parking improvements in two locations.”

Specific goals of the project were as follows:

  • Repair/Replace the fence and guiderail along the bulkhead of the canal
  • Replace bulkhead return and timber bulkhead. Reclaim formerly filled area
  • Build a new reinforced concrete boat ramp to replace the existing natural ramp
  • Build a new A.D.A. accessible dock
  • Enhance existing fishing areas for fishing in the canal
  • Create a living shoreline
  • Improve parking area adjacent to the canal
  • Improve the parking area near Beach Boulevard
  • Control erosion caused by overland runoff from the pond to the northwest of the boat ramp

The state was confined to the existing footprint at the site, and they had to maximize what they did to ensure a quality experience for boaters and fishing access. The boat ramp was designed to accommodate a 23–25-foot boat, and this was the maximum size boat that the engineers could design with the constraints of the existing property.

Before the work began, the ramp property had some real issues. The fence had fallen along the canal creating an unsafe condition, there were issues with runoff and erosion from the pond overflowing and the sand ramp had been eroding away from the wave action from the canal as well as the erosion on the banks across from the opening of the canal. The US Army Corps of Engineers owns the canal and a section of land on the border. The ADA compliant sidewalk is meant to be driven on as part of the access road and was a requirement to be part of the project. The material for the road surface was the only material allowed through the permitting process with regards to impervious surface and nowhere is it eroding into the lagoon. Non-native vegetation was removed, and a living shoreline was created to stop future erosion.

We encourage you to report any trash dumping at the spot as this has been common in the past. Please carry out what you carry in. It’s up to the local angling community to keep this area great. I have visited the site and the state really did a great job. The ramp and shoreline fishing areas will be ready for the 2023 spring fishing season!

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It's funny, Joe, I got the same advice when I was going to move my boat. I couldn't find a trailer that was set up for a sailboat, let alone one set up for my swing keel Catalina 25 (a very common boat) for under $1,000. Even the el-cheapo ones, by the time I was done making sure they were roadworthy, had proper supports, etc., were going to cost me more than it cost to have the boat trucked professionally. And then I didn't have to store the trailer anywhere while I tried to find another buyer.  

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Dave, at all aboard (NJ boat hauler.com) is a great guy and does a great job. He moved my boat in 2010. If you decide to go that way, he's the man. lou  

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jimgo said: It's funny, Joe, I got the same advice when I was going to move my boat. I couldn't find a trailer that was set up for a sailboat, let alone one set up for my swing keel Catalina 25 (a very common boat) for under $1,000. Even the el-cheapo ones, by the time I was done making sure they were roadworthy, had proper supports, etc., were going to cost me more than it cost to have the boat trucked professionally. And then I didn't have to store the trailer anywhere while I tried to find another buyer. Click to expand...

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You sailed into Barnegat Inlet sans engine in a gale....now this I gotta see....I have transitted that inlet well over 100 times and NEVER seen a sailboat sail in not under power let alone in a gale. With the amount of room, shoals, current and 100 yd wide channel at best in most places that would not only been foolhardy but dangerous to others also, and thatsin normal easy wind. A gale.....hard to beleive my friend. Next well find you sailed back to Barnegat Bay through the Sedge Islands Just an FYI Barnegat while passable is not an inlet to be taken lightly with with with a NE or E wind component  

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Bluefish caught on the Queen Mary party boat out of Point Pleasant Beach. (Photo: Queen Mary)

Bluefish caught on the Queen Mary party boat out of Point Pleasant Beach. (Photo: Queen Mary)

It’s been a slow week for fishing reports, as gloomy weather has kept anglers confined to their home, offices and easy chairs instead of their beaches, piers and boats.

With the weather improving, so should participation, and those who wet a line will likely be rewarded with something to bring home for dinner. Many of the fluke being caught locally are shorts, but some keepers are in the mix. One hot spot has been the Manasquan River, Pete from Pell’s Fish and Sport on Mantoloking Road said Thursday.

This time of year, the fish can be found in a number of locations in the river. At this point in the season, my favorite spot in the river is the small channel that runs parallel to the Route 35 bridge on its west side. The water is usually calm there, and there are some good holes where larger fish may be hiding in wait for their prey to swim on by. Nose around with your boat and use your depth sounder to find deeper areas, then give it a drift. Since the water this far from the inlet will be a few degrees warmer, Berkeley Gulp baits are a great choice, and of course the squid/spearing combination always works.

According to Pete, anglers in search of striped bass and bluefish are finding them in and around the Point Pleasant Canal. A great place to score blues is right where the canal empties into the Manasquan River. Poppers is one of the most fun ways to catch them there. Try to catch the slack tide, as the current can whip up when the tides are running in either direction. It’s illegal to anchor up at the mouth of the canal, and the State Police or Coast Guard will quickly tell you to move along if you do so.

Crabbing “has been consistent and improving,” Pete said.

The bass bite this weekend will be aided by the astronomical moon phase, combined with an easterly wind, John from The Dock Outfitters in Seaside Heights said.

“These conditions may just trigger a daytime bass bite,” he said.

The shop is stocking fresh bunker, fresh clams and sand worms for anglers fishing multiple species. Bluefish are holding their own in Barnegat Bay, John said, though the bass bite has largely been a nighttime activity recently.

Fluking in the bay has also turned on, according to Mario from Murphy’s Hook House in Toms River. A few guys scored flatties this week fishing behind Island Beach State Park and wading out into the water. They were throwing bucktails and jigs tipped with Gulp baits and grubs.

“Crabs are getting bigger and we have all the bait and supplies needed to help you try and bring some home for the dinner table,” he added.

The inshore bite in the ocean was mainly cod and ling, according to the crew on board the Paramount party boat out of Bogan’s Basin in Brielle. The sea bass bite had slowed from a hot start, but some catches were still being made. The crew was expecting the easterly winds to warm up the water temperature this weekend, which may spark the bite.

Give the crew a call for sailing times.

The ocean bluefish bite has been steady aboard the Queen Mary party boat out of Point Pleasant. The crew was expecting winds to keep them at the dock Friday, but the weekend was looking like a go. On recent trips, when the boat has been able to sail, pool winners have been in the 15-pound range.

Hopefully this weekend will break the collective cabin fever we’ve all been experiencing in this most recent return to winter. If you catch something nice this weekend, show it off! We love seeing your reports, tips and catch photos in our inbox. Send it all over to [email protected]!

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Point Pleasant Fishing Access and Boat Ramp to Close for Renovations

  • May 20, 2022
  • By Toby Lapinski

On May 31, 2022, the Point Pleasant Fishing Access and Boat Ramp Site will close for major renovations.

Improvements will include replacement of the fence along the canal, a new concrete boat ramp, improved parking for both trailers and anglers accessing the fishing area, a new extended fishing dock and a dock for launching boats. Another part of the project will be creating a living shoreline utilizing native plantings and controlling erosion caused by runoff from the onsite pond.

The project is scheduled to be completed by mid-November 2022. We apologize for any inconvenience the construction project presents.

We ask for your continued patience during this time and are confident you will appreciate and enjoy these improvements when the ramp and fishing access site re-open.

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