The Barnegat Bay is one of the greatest assets of Long Beach Island. For centuries watermen have plied her for crabs, clams, and fish. The bay is a favorite spot for migrating seabirds, monarch butterflies, and raptors to visit on their way to southern climes.
For those of us on Kinsey Cove, the Barnegat Bay is our "backyard". Her shallow waters and steady winds make the perfect spot to learn how to windsurf or kite surf. Water is quite a bit deeper over towards Barnegat and Forked River. These waters are great for yachting of all kinds. The Gunning River offers a maze of smooth water for kayaking, canoeing, and bird watching in solitude.
In the channels near Barnegat Light the tides move in and out with strong currents that bring an abundance of fish in all seasons. Winter flounder, bluefish, weakfish, and stripped bass are among some of the species that can be fished within the safe confines of the bay. If you want to catch tuna, bonita or other game fish, the Barnegat Light inlet is the gateway to a sportsman's paradise.
Having a small powerboat is desirable if you live on Kinsey Cove. There are many "secret" spots to visit on the bay for swimming, picnicking, or gunk-holing. On warm days in the Fall you can find a secluded white sand beach on the bay that rivals those of the Bahamas.
Many families enjoy fishing or crabbing. With the bay so close such an outing does not have to exceed the attention span of small children. The rewards of few hours on the bay can be a delicious flounder filet or crabs boiled with chesapeake bay spice. Yum.
My favorite activity on the Barnegat Bay is sailing small boats. I keep a 29' Hereshoff sloop named "Misterioso" in Kinsey Cove. For the most part I can sail her in and out of the cove without auxiliary power. This involves some rather spectacular tacking that takes me right up to the bulkheads.
The bay contributes to the sea breezes that are a delightful feature of Long Beach Island in the summertime. The difference in temperature between the cool ocean and the warm mainland creates a thermal wind that often keeps the island 10-15 degrees cooler than the mainland during the dog days of summer. Find a way to have fun in that breeze- whether flying a kite, sailing, or sipping a cool drink in the shade! Cheers.
The author, Philip Stephano, is owner of PrimalTweet a social media marketing company in Bucks County, PA. He is passionate about helping local and regional business around the country to use social media as an effective tool to find local prospects and customers. To learn more about Stephano go to http://about.me/philipstephano
The author, Philip Stephano, is owner of PrimalTweet a social media marketing company in Bucks County, PA. He is passionate about helping local and regional business around the country to use social media as an effective tool to find local prospects and customers. To learn more about Stephano go to http://about.me/philipstephano 
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