• Come aboard a tall ship native to the Delaware Bay - the 115 foot oyster schooner, A.J. Meerwald.
• Learn about the natural, historic and cultural resources of the Delaware Estuary, and the need to conserve these resources for the future.
• Help raise & furl the sails, handle & coil the lines.
• Assist the crew as they trawl for fish, dredge for oysters, sample plankton, or perform water quality tests.
• Enjoy the sights, smells, and ecology of the Delaware Estuary.

Day sails leave from our home port of Bivalve (where the Maurice River meets the Delaware Bay), Philadelphia, Camden, or other ports in the region.

The AJ Meerwald will be docked at Utsch's Marina in Cape May during August - sails depart at 10:00am, 1:30pm and 5:00pm.

Vessel Capacity: 45 passengers

Rates: Adults: $35, Children under 12: $15, Discounted rates for Seniors.

The Schooner, A.J. Meerwald, is owned and operated by the Bayshore Discovery Project, a not-for-profit [501(c)3 tax exempt] educational organization with the mission to motivate people to take care of the environment, the history and the culture of New Jersey's Bayshore region through education, preservation and example. The US Coast Guard has worked closely with the Schooner Project to ensure that the vessel and crew meet strict safety standards for carrying students and adults. The program is fully insured.

For further information & group rates call:

Bayshore Discovery Project
2800 High St. (Bivalve)
Port Norris, NJ 08349
Tel: (856) 785-2060
Fax: (856) 785-2893
www.bayshorediscovery.org