Pines To
The Sea Kayak Tour
Join NJ kayak on a three day adventure exploring New Jersey’s Mullica
River
from it’s roots deep within the Pine Barrens to Holgate Inlet & The Atlantic
Ocean.
This very special three day kayak adventure is all inclusive
with professional guides, true sea touring kayaks with all the gear, great food and
lodging in comfortable shelters reserved at Bass River State Forest.
Fun, affordable kayak adventure right here on
the New Jersey Coast. see details below |
| The trip
will be broken into three distinct sections each with it’s own character. |
| First,
you will witness the beauty of the upper wooded reaches of the Mullica River deep within
the Pine Barrens. |
| Second,
as the Mullica winds it’s way to the sea, you will start to experience the mix of
wetland marsh / woods environment which is prevalent along the entire East Coast. |
| Third,
you will experience open water where the Mullica meets the sea at Little Egg Harbor and
Holgate Inlet at the southern end of Long Beach Island and the northern end of Brigantine
which is north of Atlantic City. |
upper reaches of Mullica River |
wetlands Mullica River...mid section |
old Coast Guard station....Holgate Inlet |
open beach Brigantine....over dunes Atlantic Ocean |
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NJ Kayak staff's goal is to provide an affordable kayak learning
experience with the added benefit of exploring the pristine Mullica River and this unique
area of New Jersey.
If you are new to coastal sea kayak touring, this is your opportunity to be educated in
the sport with a small intimate group and share your experiences with like minded
explorers. If you every wondered what a multi-day kayak trip would entail and desire
to take your paddling skills to a new level this trip is for you |
| This area of NJ is my favorite in that, besides it's beauty, it is the
perfect environment for coastal sea kayak touring. From the viewpoint of a kayak,
you get to see so much more of this unique shoreline. |
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| For your
comfort, New Jersey Kayak has reserved three cabin shelters in Bass River State Park as
our three day / two night base camp. |
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Each shelter accommodates four
people with two separate private rooms each room with two bunks. Each shelter has
open screen doors with pot belly stove, fire pit and picnic table.
All the shelters are by the Lake Abesgami and are located in same area providing a very
communal feeling. There will be a central camp fire, weather permitting, each night
to swap stories and review our days journey. |
Kayak Equipment
supplied:
True coastal sea touring kayak (with rudder or skeg), spray skirt, life jacket (PFD),
quality paddle, pump & float bag.
You are welcome to use your own sea touring kayak.
Your kayak MUST be a true coastal sea touring kayak, in that your kayak have fore
& aft bulkheads & preferably equipped with rudder or skeg. It is assumed that you
have the appropriate gear for your kayak as spray skirt, PFD & paddle. If not,
we can supply nessassary gear. |
Breakfast,
lunch and dinner will be provided:
First meal will be lunch Fri., June 14th & last will be lunch Sun., June, 16th. more below |
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Itinerary:
Friday, June 14 Please
plan to arrive early (9:30am) to take advantage of three full days of exploring. We will meet at Lake Absegami in Bass River
State Park at 9:30 am. for fitting out, orientation. The trip is meant as a learning
experience as well as a kayak adventure.
In order to participate in the open water trip on Sunday around Holgate inlet, you must
have experienced a wet exit and know how to re-entry your kayak.
The fresh water of Lake Absegami at the park is the perfect area to practice wet exit and
rescue techniques. After lunch,
we will travel to our launch area to explore the upper reaches of the Mullica River within
the Pine Barrens national Preserve. We will return early enough for showers, a warm
dinner and an evening fire. |
Saturday: June
15 An early start with breakfast and a discussion of the days mid river
exploration.
This is a longer voyage along the Mullica River in more open part of the river.
Besides the beauty of the river, this trip will prepare you for the open water trip on
Sunday. |
| Sunday: June
16 We will have an early start to break camp and drive the short distance
to our launch to explore the entire Holgate Inlet area. Holgate Inlet is at the
southern end of Long Beach Island and the northern end of Brigantine. It is a very
exciting area with open water crossing and fun barrier islands and marsh to explore. |
| It is our goal that
you leave this trip with a new found confidence in coastal sea kayak touring and a new
appreciation for a very special area of New Jersey. |
| Breakfast juices will
be supplied. Your responsibility will be to supply personal liquids as (water,
juice, soda) for hydration for kayak trips and for around camp. |
Food:
Breakfast will be cold & hot cereals, fruit & juice, etc.
Lunches will be supplied. My wife (Carmen) & I are good cooks so dinner will be
very satisfying.
Please supply your own eating and drinking utensils as plate, bowl, coffee cup, fork &
knife.
Please call or email with any dietary
requirements. |
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Fee: All
Inclusive Price $290 $100
non-refundable deposit required.
Full payment by Friday, June 25th.
Full refund of $100 deposit if trip is cancelled because minimum of 4 quests not met.
12 guest max 4 guest min. |
| Directions:
Bass River State Forest is 25 miles north of Atlantic City and 6 miles west of
Tuckerton. From the New Jersey Garden State Parkway (GSP), South take Exit 52 and
follow signs. From GSP North take Exit 50 and follow signs. |
please call for reservation...12 quest maximum
Please call or email with any
medical conditions we should be aware of. |
old fish factory Holgate Inlet |
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