TowBoat US Cape May

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

⚓ Good morning — your TowBoatUS Cape May forecast has been refreshed for Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

At the 5:56 AM NWS observation, Cape May County Airport was 72°F, mostly cloudy, NE wind 5 mph, 97% humidity, and 10-mile visibility. The updated 5:30 AM NWS forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with highs in the upper 70s and NE winds 5–10 mph along Atlantic Coastal Cape May.

09/02/2026

Posted 12:30 am, recommended to check the latest weather forecast for updates.

09/01/2026

TowBoatUS Cape May is here when you need us!
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08/31/2026

Always check the latest marine forecast before heading out. That protects against conditions changing after the graphic is published. Thank you, and have a safe day!

08/31/2026

Captain Gavin and Captain Tina coming back in from a trip offshore yesterday.

08/19/2026

An Expensive Lesson on the Water

At 7:30 last night, I received a call from the USCG regarding a member on a small boat approximately 11 miles off Cape May that needed assistance.

I immediately fired up the **Atlantic Cat** and headed offshore.

When I arrived, I found a 16-foot boat with one younger gentleman onboard. What really concerned me was that he had **no VHF radio, no InReach or other satellite communication device, and his cell phone had no signal** that far offshore.

The only reason he was able to get help was because a passing boat happened to see him, and that boater contacted the USCG.

We quickly got on scene and under tow headed back toward Cape May. Once we arrived, we safely secured his boat at the ramp and spent some time talking with him about what happened.

During that conversation, I discovered that he new to boating and his TowBoatUS membership was **not valid**.

Unfortunately, what could have been a relatively simple situation turned into a **very expensive lesson** for this young boater.

This is exactly why I cannot stress enough how important it is to:

** Leave a float plan with someone onshore, including where you tend to be and what time you will check in with them.**
**Know your membership status before you leave the dock.**
**Have a working VHF radio.**
**Have a reliable backup communication device when heading offshore.**
**Never assume your cell phone will work offshore.**
**Make sure you have a plan if something goes wrong.**

Thankfully, last night ended safely. But it could have gone very differently.

**Don't wait until you're miles offshore and in trouble to find out you're not prepared.**

Be safe. Be prepared. And know what coverage you actually have before you leave the dock.

— Captain Kevin
**TowBoatUS Cape May**

08/16/2026

Crazy busy day. Multiple boats running, multiple calls, stay safe my friends...

08/12/2026

Sometimes, being a business owner means learning that you can do everything right and still take criticism.

When you provide a service, you have an obligation to follow the terms of the contract—not what someone wishes the contract said.

Recently, we’ve had members upset because dewatering a sunken vessel is not included as a standard membership service. I understand the frustration, and I never enjoy losing a member over something like this. But there is an important distinction:

A membership provides specific covered services. Like On-water towing, Jump starts, soft ungroundings, fuel drops and more. Salvage is a different operation.

When a vessel sinks, dewatering it involves specialized salvage equipment, pumps, manpower, environmental considerations, and often significant risk. That is not simply a routine tow or an assistance call. It is a salvage operation, and it must be handled accordingly.

As a business owner, criticism isn't always easy to hear. We care deeply about our customers, and we want every person we help to feel that they received tremendous value. But sometimes doing the right thing for the business means standing by the terms of the agreement—even when that decision costs us a customer.

We will always be honest about what our membership covers, what it doesn't, and why.

At the end of the day, our reputation is built on doing the job safely, professionally, and according to the agreement—not on telling people what they want to hear.

To everyone who supports our business, our crew, and what we're building here in Cape May—thank you. We appreciate every single one of you. ⚓️🇺🇸