Delaware Bay Lighthouse Keepers

& Friends Association, Inc. 

"Our mission is to preserve the history of the Delaware Bay

 and River Lighthouses, Lightships and their Keepers."

For information on the cruises and pictures from 2008, click here.

January:

Events Passed.

February:

Events Passed.

March:

Events Passed.

April:

Saturday, April 29, 11AM - The spring meeting of the Delaware Bay Lighthouse Keepers and Friends Association will be held at Absecon Lighthouse, 31 South Rhode Island Ave. Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Our guest speaker will be the lighthouse tour director. Please call the Rigazios (609) 408-6692 or the Mulligans (856) 691-8224 to let us know if you will attend. (Deadline for calling April 15). All are welcome. We must know the number planning to attend as the presentation room has limited space. Attendees may climb the light for half price.

May:

To be announced.

June:

To be announced.

July:

Saturday, July 22, 3PM - The 4 hour SUNSET CRUISE goes to Brandywine and returns north in the bay. These narrated cruises take place aboard the USCG approved Bonanza II out of the NJ State Marina (Higbee's slip #5), Fortescue, NJ, 08321. RESERVE SOON - BRING A RELATIVE, FRIEND, AND/OR NEIGHBOR. THESE CRUISES FILL UP QUICKLY!! Fortescue is "The Weakfish Capital of the World" so check out this quaint fishing village on the Delaware Bay. The cost for the cruises is $45 for adults and $20 for children 5 - 12 years of age. Passengers must be at the dock at least one half hour before departure time. Lighthouses visited are: Miah Maull, Cross Ledge, Elbow of Cross Ledge, Fourteen Foot Bank and Brandywine. You are asked to bring bug spray, a jacket and a box lunch if you wish. Soda and water are provided onboard. Masks must be worn embarking or disembarking from the vessel. For reservations please contact: Darlene or Angelo Rigazio (609) 408-6692 e-mail: darlenej50@yahoo. com or Keeperang54@yahoo.com. Checks (payable to DBLHKFA) are NOT deposited until after the cruise so if the cruise is cancelled due to inclement weather your check will be returned. We must have a home & cell phone number for you in case of a cancellation OR you can call the number listed above. Refunds WILL NOT be made if you DO NOT let us know you WILL NOT be there. Payment is due 2 weeks BEFORE the cruise, checks can be mailed to: Maxine Mulligan, Treasurer, 1049 Simca Terrace, Vineland, NJ 08360. There are former lighthouse keepers, members of the coast guard and members of our organization aboard these cruises to narrate and answer your questions. Background information on the Delaware Bay and the history of each lighthouse will be given. Spend some time on the historic Delaware Bay viewing the lighthouses and for excellent "photo ops". Come join us for a relaxing, enjoyable time and watch the beautiful sunset on the Delaware Bay.

August:

Monday, August 7, 2023 - National Lighthouse Day

Saturday, August 26, 3PM - The 4 hour SUNSET CRUISE goes to Ship John returning south in the bay. These narrated cruises take place aboard the USCG approved Bonanza II out of the NJ State Marina (Higbee's slip #5), Fortescue, NJ, 08321. RESERVE SOON - BRING A RELATIVE, FRIEND, AND/OR NEIGHBOR. THESE CRUISES FILL UP QUICKLY!! Fortescue is "The Weakfish Capital of the World" so check out this quaint fishing village on the Delaware Bay. The cost for the cruises is $45 for adults and $20 for children 5 - 12 years of age. Passengers must be at the dock at least one half hour before departure time. Lighthouses visited are: Miah Maull, Cross Ledge, Elbow of Cross Ledge, Fourteen Foot Bank and Ship John. You are asked to bring bug spray, a jacket and a box lunch if you wish. Soda and water are provided onboard. Masks must be worn embarking or disembarking from the vessel. For reservations please contact: Darlene or Angelo Rigazio (609) 408-6692 e-mail: darlenej50@yahoo.com or Keeperang54@yahoo.com. Checks (payable to DBLHKFA) are NOT deposited until after the cruise so that if the cruise is cancelled due to inclement weather, your check will be returned. We must have a home & cell phone number for you in case of a cancellation OR you can call the number listed above. Refunds WILL NOT be made if you DO NOT let us know you WILL NOT be there. Payment is due 2 weeks BEFORE the cruise, checks can be mailed to: Maxine Mulligan, Treasurer, 1049 Simca Terrace, Vineland, NJ 08360. There are former lighthouse keepers, members of the coast guard and members of our organization aboard these cruises to narrate and answer your questions. Background information on the Delaware Bay and the history of each lighthouse will be given. Spend some time on the historic Delaware Bay viewing the lighthouses and for excellent "photo ops". Come join us for a relaxing, enjoyable time and watch the beautiful sunset on the Delaware Bay.

September:

To be announced.

October:

Saturday and Sunday, October 21 & 22, 2023 - Lighthouse Challenge of New Jersey. Take the Challenge. Can you visit ALL the New Jersey Lighthouses in one weekend? Give it a try!!

November:

To be announced.

December:

To be announced.

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NOTE: We are always looking for interesting guest speakers, topics and maritime locations. Suggestions can be sent to mspegstapleford@windstream.net

For information on any of the above contact President Angelo Rigazio (609)884-1329 or Rod Mulligan (856) 691-8224.

Have an Event??

To have your event listed here, please contact Jean Jones at 509 Whitall Avenue, Millville, NJ 08332 or call (856) 825-3386 or email jeanjones@fast.net.   Be sure to include your organization name, who to contact for more information, the date, time and description of your event.