NC Marinas – AICW, Swan Point to Snows Cut (Statute Mile 247 to 299)
Posted by Claiborne | Posted on 09-18-2009
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Please Note That Marinas Below Are Listed in Rough Geographic Format, Moving North to South
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Please Note That Marinas Below Are Listed in Rough Geographic Format, Moving North to South
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56. Swan Point Marina
Special Note: reopened under new ownership/management as of spring, 2012
(910) 327-1081
Statute Mile: 247
Lat/Lon: near 34 32.697 North/077 21.640 West
Location: overlooking the Waterway’s western banks just north of marker #4
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $1.50 per foot per night
Type of Dockage: fixed wooden face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 10
Dockside Power Connections: 30&50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (climate controlled)
Restaurant: one five minute drive away
Restaurant Recommendations: Riverview Restaurant (3 miles away, restaurant will pick up boaters and return them to marina, 910-327-2011)
Provisioning Possibilities: convenience store 5 miles away (taxi ride necessary)
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: available
Depths: 4 1/2-foot MLW entrance channel depths and 6 1/2 foot dockside
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April 30, 2013 - This marina is between the Surf City Bridge and the Figure Eight Island Swing Bridge... read more
August 4, 2011 - This marina is hidden but a good stop. Daylight service. Costs reasonable. ... read more
November 2, 2009 - Subject: Harbour Village Marina Cruising News: First off, so sorry to hear about... read more
September 24, 2009 - State of the art floating docks,. friendly folks, good chinese food delivery so you... read more
July 15, 2009 - Claiborne: Anyway I left and tonight am in Harbour Village Marina in Hampstead NC. ... read more
58. Harbour Village Marina
(910) 270-4017
http://www.harbourvillagemarina.com
Statute Mile: 266
Lat/Lon: near 34 23.216 North/077 38.251 West
Location: guarding the Waterway’s northwestern shore hard by flashing daybeacon #94 Limited
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $2.00 per foot per night
Type of Dockage: floating aluminum slips
Total number of slips/berths: 192
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (climate controlled)
Restaurant Recommendations: some local Italian and Chinese restaurants may deliver dockside – ask marina staff
Provisioning Possibilities: none
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: available
Waste pump-out: available
Depths: 8-foot minimum depths
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59. Wrightsville Beach Marina
(910) 256-6666
http://www.wrightsvillebeachmarina.com/wbmarina.html
Statute Mile: 280
Lat/Lon: near 34 13.010 North/077 48.798 West
Location: along the ICW’s southeastern shore just southeast of the 20-foot Wrightsville Beach swing bridge
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $2.50 per foot per night, 30 amp power-$5.00. 50 amp power-$10.00, 100 amp power-$20.00
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 100
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50-100 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available
Laundromat: Available (climate controlled)
Swimming Pool: Available
Restaurant: on-site, and several others nearby
Restaurant Recommendations: Bluewater Grill (on-site, 910-256-8500), Causeway Cafe (breakfast, 910-256-3730)
Provisioning Possibilities: Harris Teeter, 1 1/2 miles away, taxi rides avaialble
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: Available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: available
Waste pump-out: available
Depths: 8-foot minimum depths
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May 24, 2011 - Stayed here on May 24 2011. They no longer have showers. No laundry, lounge,... read more
March 23, 2010 - Stayed there 3/17. Nice people. Showers are in a public restroom and not... read more
July 30, 2009 - We stayed at the Bridge Tender Marina last summer and were pleased with the service.... read more
60. Bridge Tender Marina
(910) 256-6550
http://www.bridgetendermarina.com
Statute Mile: 280
Lat/Lon: near 34 13.067 North/077 48.794 West
Location: along the ICW’s northwestern shore just southwest of the 20-foot Wrightsville Beach swing bridge
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $1.75 per foot per night, 30-amp hookup $3.00, 50-amp hookup $5.00
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 540 feet
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Restaurant: on-site
Restaurant Recommendations: Bridge Tender (on-site, 910-256-4519), Fish House Grill (next door, 910-256-3693), Causeway Cafe (breakfast, must walk across bridge, 910-256-3730), Dockside Restaurant (great fish and crab sandwiches, 910-256-2752)
Provisioning Possibilities: Jerry’s Food and Spirits 2 blocks away, Harris Teeter, West Marine, Craft American Hardware (910-256-4782) and ABC Store all located in same shopping center, 4 blocks away, taxis available
LPG (Propane) Availability: LPG tank exchange and refill available at Craft American Hardware 4 blocks away (910-256-4782), and tank exchange available at Scotsman Gas Station 1/2 mile away – taxis available and marina can sometimes provide transportation
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: available
Depths: 8-foot minimum depths on outer pier
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61. Dockside Marina
(910) 256-3579
http://www.thedockside.com
Statute Mile: 280
Lat/Lon: near 34 12.924 North/077 48.932 West
Location: on the ICW’s northwesterly banks, west of Motts Channel’s westerly entrance
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: Memorial Day to Labor Day [$2.00 per foot per night (1st night), $1.50 (2nd night), $1.00 cent (3rd night and more)], After Labor Day $1.75 per foot, per night, regardless of number of nights stay
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 25
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50-100 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Restaurant: on-site
Restaurant Recommendations: Dockside (on site, 910-256-2752), Fish House Grill (next door, 910-256-3693)
Provisioning Possibilities: Jerry’s Food and Spirits 2 blocks away, Harris Teeter, West Marine, Craft American Hardware (910-256-4782) and ABC Store all located in same shopping center, 4 blocks away, taxis available
LPG (Propane) Availability: LPG tank exchange and refill available at Craft American Hardware 4 blocks away (910-256-4782), and tank exchange available at Scotsman Gas Station 1/2 mile away – taxis available and marina can sometimes provide transportation
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: Available
Waste pump-out: available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: available
Depths: 7 to 8-foot minimum depths
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April 30, 2013 - Located on Motts Channel, which is just south of the Wrightsville Beach bridge, the... read more
April 26, 2010 - We’ve been here for a week with transmission troubles, the staff was great as... read more
February 23, 2010 - This was our 3rd stay at Seapath. It is an easy marina to dock at and use of the... read more
July 15, 2009 - Hi Claiborne I am indeed headed north. I spent last night at Seapath in... read more
62. Seapath Yacht Club
(910) 256-3747
http://www.seapathmarina.com
Statute Mile: 280
Lat/Lon: near 34 12.707 North/077 48.334 West
Location: lies northwest of Motts Channel’s unlighted daybeacon #21
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $2.00 per foot per night, 30 amp power-$6.00, 50 amp power-$10.00
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 217
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (climate controlled)
Laundromat: Available
Restaurant: several nearby – marina courtesy car available
Restaurant Recommendations: Wrightsville Harbor Island Grill (910-256-5124), South Beach Grill (910-256-4646), Banks Channel Pub and Grill (910-256-2269), Causeway Cafe (great breakfast, 1/4 mile away, 910-256-3730)
Provisioning Possibilities: Harris Teeter, West Marina, Craft American Hardware (910-256-4782) and ABC Store located in same shopping center 1 1/2 miles away, marina courtesy car available
LPG (Propane) Availability: take marina courtesy car for LPG tank exchange and refill at Craft American Hardware 7 blocks away 910-256-4782, and tank exchange also available at Scotsman Gas Station 3/4 mile away
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: available
Waste pump-out: available
Depths: 8-foot minimum depths
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63. Masonboro Boatyard and Marina
(910) 791-1893
http://www.masonboro.com
Statute Mile: 287
Lat/Lon: near 34 09.437 North/077 51.396 West
Location: southwest of the ICW’s unlighted daybeacon #135
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $1.50 per foot per night
Type of Dockage: floating concrete face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 186
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (climate controlled)
Laundromat: Available
Provisioning Possibilities: Harris Teeter and Food Lion 3 miles away, transportation sometimes provided by marina)
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: Available
Waste pump-out: available
Depths: 6 1/2-foot minimum depths, but entrance channel is subject to shoaling
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May 19, 2011 - We stayed at Joyner Marina at Carolina Beach (MM 295) at the exit (going north) of... read more
May 15, 2011 - Docked early in the day here. we biked to the beach (within walking distance) and... read more
April 28, 2010 - To get a change of scenery from our home marina, we have just spent the last month... read more
63A. Joyner Marina
(910) 458-5053
http://joynermarina.com/
Standard Mile: 295
Lat/Lon: near 34 03.555 North/077 53.269 West
Location: guards the eastern shores of the AICW, immediately east of the Waterways’ turn into the eastern mouth of Snows Cut
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $1.50 per foot,per night, $1.25 per foot, per night with Boat/US membership
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips
Total number of slips/berths: 69
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (climate controlled)
Laundromat: Available
Restaurant: 1 mile or more away, taxi service can be called and rental bikes available
Restaurant Recommendations: Shucking Shack (910-458-7380), Tangerine Caribbean Grill (910-707-0202), Harbormasters (breakfast, 910-458-2800)
Provisioning Possibilities: 1 miles to Sea Merchant convenience store, taxi ride necessary to reach and return from the local Food Lion in nearby Carolina Beach
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: Available
Waste pump-out: available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: available
Depths: 5 1/2-foot minimum but typical 6-foot dockside depths
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June 4, 2013 - The water really races out of Snow’s Cut into the river leading to a really strong... read more
June 3, 2013 - Yes, almost empty marina. When I called, I was told they had plenty of room on a... read more
October 15, 2012 - Carolina Beach State Park is a hidden gem. Rob, the dockmaster, is worth the stop... read more
October 14, 2012 - Oct 6 stopped at Carolina Beach State Park Marina, a real hidden gem, great price... read more
May 19, 2012 - Having stayed at Wrightsville beach on the way south and finding the noise from the... read more
63B. Carolina Beach State Park Marina
(910) 458-7770
Statute Mile: 297
Lat/Lon: 34 03.016 North/077 55.128 West
Location: entrance channel cuts off from the AICW, at the western end of Snows Cut, between markers #163 and #165
Transient dockage: available (maximum vessel size = 45 feet)
Transient dockage rate: $30.00 flat fee per night, regardless of vessel size
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 54
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (Heated only, no A/C)
Laundromat: Available
Restaurant: several within long walking distance
Restaurant Recommendations: Michael’s Seafood Restaurant (910-458-7761), Snows Cut Cafe (Great Breakfast, 910-707-0550)
Provisioning Possibilities: Food Lion Supermarket 10 minutes away by foot
Waste pump-out: available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: available
Depths: 7-foot minimum depths
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