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Freedom Boat Club of Tom’s River – Ocean Gate

65 Bayview Ave, Bayville, NJ 08721
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Discover the joys of boating without the hassle of ownership with Freedom Boat Club of Tom’s River – Ocean Gate. Located near the picturesque waters of Point Pleasant, our boat club offers members access to an impressive fleet of well-maintained boats. Whether you’re interested in leisure cruising or family boating adventures, our club provides a diverse selection of vessels to meet your needs.

Our membership boating service is perfect for those seeking boating near Ocean Gate or throughout the New Jersey coast. Members benefit from seamless bookings, professional maintenance, and exclusive training programs, ensuring a top-notch experience on the water. Join us and enjoy the freedom of the seas with none of the stress of boat ownership.

Features

  • Reciprocal locations
  • Access to diverse fleet
  • Membership boating without ownership
  • Online reservations
  • Safety training included

Amenities

  • Bluetooth stereo
  • Dockside assistance
  • Easy boat access
  • Free parking
  • Fuel dock
  • Life jackets
  • On-site lounge
  • Refreshment area
  • Restrooms on site
  • WiFi access

Why book with us

  • Get expert training included in membership
  • Save time with hassle-free boating
  • Access reciprocal locations nationwide
  • Feel secure with professional maintenance
  • Enjoy a wide range of boat options

Frequently Asked Questions

How old do you have to be to rent a boat in New Jersey?

New Jersey does not use an adult supervision exception: the minimum age is 13 for limited power vessels and 16 for any power vessel, including personal watercraft. Operators ages 13 through 15 need a boating safety certificate and may operate only an electric powered vessel or a vessel at least 12 feet long with less than 10 horsepower. Anyone under 13 cannot operate a power vessel, and the State Police manual says there are no exemptions to the age requirements.

The rental operator sets its own minimum, so confirm it when booking.

Source: New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau (nj.gov)

Do you need a boating license in New Jersey?

Yes. New Jersey requires operators 16 or older of power vessels, including personal watercraft, to hold a boating safety certificate. The requirement goes by age, not by birth year. Ages 13 to 15 may operate only an electric powered vessel, or one at least 12 feet long with under 10 horsepower, and still need a certificate; children under 13 may not operate power vessels at all.

Operating on non-tidal waters also requires a New Jersey boat license, an endorsement the Motor Vehicle Commission adds to a driver's license or ID card. It is an additional required document, not a replacement for the safety certificate. Out of state proof is accepted for visits under 90 days, as are Coast Guard operator licenses. The New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau administers certification.

Source: New Jersey State Police Marine Services Bureau (nj.gov)

Where can you go boating from Bayville, New Jersey?

From Bayville, you can boat on Barnegat Bay, explore Cedar Creek and Toms River, or follow the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. Launch a cartop or small trailered boat at John C. Bartlett, Jr. County Park at Berkeley Island. Barnegat Bay offers the broadest, most open ride, but it is shallow in most places, so keep to marked water. Cedar Creek is a short, shallow navigable creek opening into the bay near Bayville. Toms River provides another well-marked shallow route, while the Intracoastal Waterway offers a defined channel along the bay for a longer outing.

Source: NOAA Office of Coast Survey (nauticalcharts.noaa.gov)

What are the most popular boating destinations near Bayville, New Jersey?

From Bayville, boaters can make Barnegat Bay day trips to Tices Shoal, Seaside Park and Island Heights. Tices Shoal is a popular shallow-water mooring area with a bay-to-beach walkway into Island Beach State Park. Seaside Park offers transient slips at its municipal marina, while its bayfront includes a pier, bay beach and playground. Island Heights sits at the mouth of the Toms River, where marina visitors can walk to the town beach, parks and tennis courts.

Source: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (nj.gov)

Location

65 Bayview Ave, Bayville, NJ 08721

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