Delaware Bay is a widely known bay that borders both the states of Delaware and New Jersey. It is located on the northeast seaboard of the United States. This first recorded European visit to the bay was back in 1609 by Henry Hudson. This bay is used for many purposes and is the second busiest waterway in the United States.
      Delaware Bay is 782 square miles in area. The bay is a mixture of both fresh water and salt water that comes in from the Atlantic Ocean. The bay can be very challenging for boaters because if a wind picks up it can get very choppy. It is not a very deep channel and does not have many places a boater could find shelter.
      The people of New Jersey have come to love their bay immensely and hold an annual Delaware Bay Day which is free to the public. There are food courts that have fresh seafood and homemade food available. Entertainment for all ages is available from concerts, poetry contests, photo contests and even an oyster shucking contest.
      If you are looking for something to do, the Delaware Bay Day is a great event to take the entire family to. It shows support for the bay and local vendors. It is a great way to learn about the bay and the many natural resources the bay has to offer the local community. Delaware Bay has been around for a long time and as long as people take care of it, it will keep taking care of them.