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our location
Directions by Sea
40 deg. 22.13' N
074 deg. 02.23 W
FHYW NEWS
NOAA Interactive Nautical Maps 12324. Navesink and Shrewsbury Rivers
Sandy Hook Bay to main channel leading toward Highlands Bridge (fixed bridge - high span). Past bridge and bear west at buoy RG "NS". Follow channel past Barley Point and toward Oceanic Bridge (Bascule bridge 22' height - request opening on VHF channel 13). Past bridge into Navesink River. Stay in channel. FHYW at mid-point on south shore, just past buoy R "18".
Approach lane marked with "No Wake" buoys between mooring fields. Approach depth 9-6 feet MLW. Slip depths deeper. Current 1 kt or less. Tide range 4.5 ft.
Marina easily identified by blue & white vertically stripped building. Call on VHF channel 9.
Hours of Operation
Office and Yard:
Tue thru Sat - 8:00-4:30
Sun - 11:00-2:00
Mon - CLOSED
Launch Hours:
Memorial Day Weekend thru Labor Day Weekend
Tue, Wed, Thu - 8:00-6:00
Fri, Sat, Sun (and Mon Holidays) - 8:00-8:00
Mon - CLOSED
May 1st - Memorial Day Weekend & after Labor Day Weekend to November 15th
Tue, Wed, Thu - 8:00-4:30
Fri, Sat, Sun - 8:00-6:00
Mon - CLOSED
** BEFORE MAY 1ST AND AFTER OCTOBER 15TH LAUNCH HOURS ON THE WEEKEND ARE SUBJECT TO WEATHER CONDITIONS AND DARKNESS. HOURS MAY BE CHANGED OR CANCELLED WITHOUT NOTICE **
Launch Notes:
- Launch operator and the FHYW Office monitor VHF channel 9
- No radio? No problem. Use your air horn - 3 short blasts will summon the launch.
- Tipping the launch driver is welcome and appreciated, but not necessary.
- Remember... no Monday launch service.
SPRING IS ON THE WAY !
Return your spring commissioning work orders to our office so we can get a head start on requested work.
2021 Slip and Mooring Deposits are DUE NOW!
Full payment by April 1st.
2021 Summer
Moorings are Available
Need repairs? Schedule it now to avoid delays in spring.
Let us do the washing and waxing so when the boat hits the water you are ready to go and enjoy!