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The Waterway classically shoals either immediately north or south of the four-way intersection with New River and New River Inlet. Dredging at this intersection was begun in November of 2012 and was to have been completed by February of 2013.
However, shoaling is once again beginning to rear its ugly head at this perennial AICW Problem Stertch. On 5/16/13, long-time contibutor and experienced captain, Bruce Franz, cruising aboard “Hemisphere Dancer,” took the time and effort to telephone the Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net and pass along specific advice as to where the best depths are currently to be found at this intersection. The whole cruising community owes a debt of gratitude to Captain Franz!

May 15, 2013
At marker #72A and marker #72B on the west side of the Waterway, favor the red side.

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The Waterway classically shoals either immediately north or south of the four-way intersection with New River and New River Inlet. Dredging at this intersection was begun in November of 2012 and was to have been completed by February of 2013. However, as Capt. Young reports, the work has been completed. Good news indeed!

Went through New River near Camp LeJeune on Monday. Never saw less than 12…dredging is done.
Steve Young SV Crossroads

Cruised through the New River Inlet problem area today on a rising tide. Follow the narks, no problem Plenty of water. 14 to 16 feet.
Raymond W. Smith

Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Stretches” Listing For New River/New River Inlet

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To This AICW Problem Stretch