Harvey Cedars# (on LBI, NJ)

   
FIG. 1A view looking out into Barnegat bay from the Harvey
Cedars launch area.  A sandy launching area can be found on
either side of the gazebo
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 FIG. 1B aerial view of the Harvey Cedars Launch Area
 

Directions: Take Garden State Parkway to exit 63.  Exit GSP onto
NJ Rt 72 E towards Long Beach Island.  Travel 7 miles on NJ Rt 72 E
 to an end at Long Beach Blvd. Make a left hand turn when the
road ends at Long Beach Blvd and travel north 3.5 miles on Long
Beach Blvd.  Turn off of Long Beach Blvd onto W Salem Ave at a
traffic light at about 100 feet before the Harvey Cedars water tower at
the sign for Harvey Cedars Sunset Park. 

FIG. 2 Turn left at this traffic light to enter the park
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Travel about 150 ft west on W Salem Ave and turn right into park. 
Travel several hundred feet north within park and the parking lot
will become visible on your right.

Launch faces West into Barnegat bay

Best wind Directions: N, NW, W, SW and S

Amenities: showers, restrooms, drinking fountains, trash receptacles,
picnic tables, benches, lights, parking

Fees: None*

Hazards:  Bay is shallow and islands are present--a Hatteras like
environment is present in that you are likely able to stand up even
if one or two miles from launch.    Beware of boat traffic in channels

Other Notes:  It may be best to bring a weed fin along in the case
 that there are lots of weeks present.  Launch is suitable for beginners.

FIG. 3 view of one of the islands present near the launch
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FIG. 4 view of the launch area within Harvey Cedars Sunset Park

*A beach badge is required for bathers during the season of about
June 20 to Labor day.  For the website for beach badges, click here. 
For more info on the park, click here.  It is my understanding that
it is not necessary for windsurfers to purchase beach badges. 
However rules can change over time. 

Additional Notes by Felix Cabrera circa 1990: "The bay is very shallow
- if you sail a mile or two out, if you're not in a boat channel, you
can probably stand.  Cautions [include] beware of boat traffic in channels."