Go Boating NJ

06/05/2026

Your Little Buddy’s first time on the water? Priceless. Their face when they feel that spray? Legendary.

Keep the family tradition alive!

06/02/2026

NJDOT Office of Maritime Resources has completed the emergency dredging of Will’s Hole Thorofare Channel in Manasquan. From April 21 to May 6, 38,000 cubic yards of sand was placed on the Fisherman’s Cove Beach, extending the footprint for the 2026 summer season and alleviating critical shoals allowing safe navigation for NJ’s commercial fishing industry.

05/29/2026

How many will you check off in 2026? Let’s go!

05/27/2026

Stay safe out there this summer!

The New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau reminds all boaters of New Jersey’s “Slow Speed/No Wake” rules:

• Title 13:82 1.7 – Speed – No person shall operate a vessel where its speed and/or wake may cause danger or injury to life or limb, or damage to property.

• Title 12:7 45 – Speed of Power Vessels – The speed of power vessels shall at all times be regulated to avoid danger or injury to any craft (floating, moored, anchored, or underway) or to piers, wharfs, bulkheads, draw spans, or other waterfront construction, either directly or by the effect of the wash or wave raised by such vessel.

Reduce speed to slow speed/no wake when passing:

• Any marina, pier, dock, wharf, or abutment within 200 ft (except on Lake Hopatcong, per N.J.A.C. 13:82 3.11)
• Work barges, platforms, or floats actually engaged in work related activity
• Bridge openings of 400 ft or less
• Lagoons, canals, or confined areas less than 200 ft wide
• Vessels not under command
• Emergency vessels displaying sequential flashing or rotating blue lights
• Vessels engaged in Coast Guard recognized activities displaying rotating or sequential flashing red and yellow lights.

Slow down, be respectful — keep our waters safe!

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Wishing you a safe weekend with gratitude and remembrance.

05/22/2026

Always pay attention and maintain full visibility when operating a vessel.

05/22/2026

🚢 Boating Safety Update for the NJICW! 🌊

Hello mariners! As you head out to enjoy the water, we want to share a quick navigation reminder for the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (NJICW).

Due to the heavy ice this past winter, some of our regular structural aids to navigation were damaged. We’ve placed floating buoys to mark these locations, but keep in mind that parts of the old structures may still be just beneath the surface nearby.

To help keep your trip smooth and safe, we highly recommend keeping the following best practices in mind:

🔹 Give Buoys a Wide Berth: Always pass aids to navigation on the correct side, but be sure to leave plenty of room between your vessel and the buoy. Buoys often mark the very edge of the channel or sit close to shoaling and underwater obstacles.
🔹 Navigate with Care: If you’re exploring a new area or are unsure of the local sea floor conditions, take it slow and exercise extra caution.

Remember, safe navigation is always the responsibility of the vessel operator. Have a great day on the water, stay alert, and boat safely! ⚓

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05/21/2026

Take a safe boating course.

05/20/2026

Prepare for the unexpected.

05/19/2026

Stay safe on the water this season!

The New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau would like to remind New Jersey’s recreational boating public that May 16 through May 22, 2026, is National Safe Boating Week!

Visit www.njsp.gov/marine for more information.