Boat weekend.
Saturday.
Started with a warm-up paddle out of Johnson Park down the Raritan.
Got caught going against the tide and had a thunder storm roll in so I dipped out after 3 hours.
Sunday.
Loaded up for a more proper adventure. Started at Old Bridge Waterfront Park. First spot I hit was a little rock in Cliffwood Beach that called Seagull Island growing up. Spent many a day after school swimming out to this spot and hanging out.
Headed through Keyport into Matawan Creek to spot #2 - The dock where the real-life Jaws attacks happened.
Back out into the bay, under the Keansburg Pier followed by a snack stop on the beach. Was pretty jet skiery through here.
Next I was aiming at Atlantic Highlands, but the Navy Base is in the way. I thought you could just go under but, uh, no. I did float right up to the base without getting yelled at though.
I stayed right along the base and paddled straight out towards the end. Almost at the end there was a spot to dip under the road to the other side. It was super sketchy and not legal, kinda a prerequisite for my adventures.
At that point my hands were getting blistery so headed back along the base into Middletown and got out at the boat ramp.
Went to QuickStop for recovery snacks.
8-hours. Good times.