Tall Ship A.J. Meerwald in the Toms River This Week!

The A.J. Meerwald will be docked at Island Heights Yacht Club on the Toms River from Wednesday, July 9th through Sunday, July 13th and offer events to bring together passionate sailing, history and maritime enthusiasts.

Dockside tours for the public will be offered Wednesday evening and Sunday morning. Due to the shallow depth of the river, public sails will not be offered but can be enjoyed in later July port visits to Atlantic Highlands and Jersey City.

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TOMS RIVER PORT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday - July 9th
12 pm - Parade of Sail in Toms River to Island Heights Yacht Club (est. time; watch from along the shore!)
1 pm - Arrive Island Heights Yacht Club (IHYC)
5 pm - Dockside Reception & Public Open Boat Tours at IHYC (OPEN TO PUBLIC)

Thursday - July 10th
9 am - 3 pm - Youth Education Programs (BBYRA Members & Education Outreach Partners)
7 - 8 pm - “Maritime Career & Leadership Pathways” Panel at IHYC (2nd Floor) (OPEN TO PUBLIC)
Panelists: Jane Millman, Magenta Project; Capt. Fern Hoffmann, AJM; Billy de Rouville, de Rouville’s Boat Shop

Friday - July 11th
9 am - 3 pm - Youth Education Programming (BBYRA & Education Outreach Partners)

Saturday - July 12th
TBD - A.J. Meerwald will be the finish Boat at the Toms River “Challenge Cup,” the 2nd oldest American sailing trophy, hosted by Toms River Yacht Club. Watch party at TRYC for club members; the public can view the race from public spaces along the shores near the course

Sunday - July 13th
10 am - 12 pm -  Coffee with Captain Fern Hoffmann & Open Boat at IHYC (OPEN TO PUBLIC)
4 - 6 pm - Evening Farewell Beach Party (for Bayshore Center (BCB) Members at Save Barnegat Bay.)
Members at the Bosun Level ($100) or higher are invited with a guest. Youth are free and are invited to sail their small boats over. If you live or sail on Barnegat Bay, join BCB as a Barnegat Bay Society Member (bayshorecenter.org)

THANK YOU
Toms River Port Sponsors: Silent Maid, Coastal Queen, Mission Spirits, Ward Wight Sotheby’s International Realty, Bivalve Packing & de Rouville’s Boat Shop

Education & Outreach Partners: Save Barnegat Bay & Barnegat Bay Maritime Museum