The Atlantic Ocean Sandy Hook (L 40 27'849, L 74 00'630) to Manasquan River and on to Atlantic City The overnight passage of a strong low front (winds 35-40 knots) saw us on anchor, sheltered off Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey. (L 40 24'911, L 74 0l'2l5) Along with strong winds and rough seas the cold front brought with it temperatures in the 30's. We wove through the multitude of fishing boats in Sandy Hook Bay and out into the Atlantic Ocean on Friday October 13th, just as a small craft wind warning was ending. Along New Jersey's ll7 miles of ocean front sand beach that we intend to pass there are only 3 viable places to seek refuge. The Manasquan River was the first. After a lenghtly search in the small harbour, we found room to throw our hook. We left the next day at 0700 hours, in 44 degree temperatures along with a parade of fishing boats. The winds were out of the west at 15-20 knots. Unfortunately by the time we reached Little Egg Harbour the winds had picked up (20-25 knots, gusting to 30), and changed to the south (right on our nose). We had a cold, wet, rough and tiring last 8 miles before we arrived safely in Atlantic City just before dark.