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Tuckerton Seaport is a multifaceted site for entertainment, education, and maritime experience.  Throughout your time visiting with us, you will see and have the opportunity to explore many unique things.

Melody II Tours 
Join bayman Capt. Fred Kalm for a boat ride down Tuckerton Creek on the Melody II, a classic charter boat built in Tuckerton, NJ. The Captain is looking forward to seeing everyone once again in the Spring 2008. 

Tuckerton Seaport ASA Sailing School
Learn to sail with American Sailing Association instructors Capt. George Ward and Capt. Dick Gouldey.  Basic keelboat certification and basic coastal cruising certification is available for individuals and small groups.   Additional fees apply, call for more information.

Kayak Tours
Join First Bridge Marina and Tuckerton Seaport for eco and history kayak tours of Tuckerton Creek.  Please check back in the Spring for further details.

Demonstrators
Discover the traditions and folk arts of the Jersey Shore from people who have lived, worked and played along the Barnegat Bay. Award winning New Jersey carvers, boat builders, basket makers and baymen and women demonstrate daily at the Tuckerton Seaport. 
Demonstrator Schedule

Meet our Artists

Perrine's Boat Works
Watch master sneakbox boat builder Gus Heinrichs and Tuckerton Seaport's volunteers working on their latest project.
Perrines operates Friday and Saturday April through December.

Back Bay Tours
Back Bay guided tours and programs offer groups a deeper look at the cultural and natural heritage of the region. Let Tuckerton Seaport's docents and tour guides help bring NJ's maritime history and artistry to life with hands-on activities and programs.

Summer Programs 
Check back soon for a complete schedule of 2008 Summer Programs.

Tuckerton Seaports Pump-out Boat
The “Waste Watcher” is a pump-out boat owned by Ocean County and operated by the Tuckerton Seaport, servicing the Little Egg Harbor Area.  Pump-out boats make it convenient for boaters to empty their holding tanks in an environmentally acceptable manner.

Eyre Haven Folk Club
Gather, socialize, and enjoy great music from a wide variety of artists. 
Based on the folk clubs in England, local residents formed the Eyre Haven Folk Club as a place for neighbors to socialize regularly and listen to music.  The club hosts concerts bi-monthly at the Tuckerton Seaport Hunting Shanty, visit our activities calendar for dates.
 

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