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Oriental Marina is located on the eastern banks of inner Oriental Harbor off the Neuse River and is A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!
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The Oriental Marina in NC continues to provide great accommodations and a wonderful stop. We are so glad that some fine things remain consistent.
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When I saw the report below from Captain Ed, we immediately telephoned Bridge Pointe Marina to find out what was up. Dockmaster Ron Cox answered my telephone call, and when I asked if his docks were empty, he replied, “Yes, they are much easier to manage that way.” After a mutual chuckle, Dockmaster Ron told me that all vessels had been moved out, in preparation for a complete dock replacement project. All new floating docks and power pedestals will be installed. Projected completion date is July of this year, 2012!
So, between today, 5/10/12, and the above described project’s completion, look to tie up elsewhere in the old Colonial Capital of North Carolina. You might consider SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Galley Stores Marina (follow links below)! Later this summer, we can all look forward to a new iteration of Bridge Pointe Marina!
Claiborne,
I went into New Bern a couple of days ago, over the new draw bridge (via car). When I went by Bridge Point Marina, there was not a single boat at the docks. The docks appeared to be fine.
I do not know if they are fixing the docks or are closed or some other explanation.
The New Bern Grand looked especially full.
Ed
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Upper Broad Creek Northern Anchorage is 18.7 nautical miles off the waterway on Neuse River in the centerline of Upper Broad Creek’s gentle turn to the northeast, north of the charted pilings; Upper Broad Creek indents the northeastern shores of Neuse River, well northeast of Neuse River marker #19.
We anchored here last night in SW 10-15 and were VERY comfortable. The wind was NE when we entered and the pilings were completely submerged save one lonely post with a cormorant sitting atop. This morning we saw 15-20 pilings where only one was visible the previous afternoon. There is a lot of water in this curve, so stay on the port side going in.
Doug Sligh
The New Bern Grand Marina lies along Trent River’s northern banks between the low-level Trent River highway and railroad bridges. Galley Stores Marina – A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! – guards the western banks of the Neuse River, just north of marker #32 and Union Point, hard by downtown New Bern, NC.
We docked at the New Bern Grand Marina today and went for a walk around town. The Galley store has a pretty good selection and their wine prices are very competitive. The staff inside are very friendly.
Doug Sligh
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Turnagain Bay is a seldom visited sidewater of the Neuse River, almost directly opposite the ICW’s entrance into the Neuse at Maw Point Shoal.
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This is a very flat landscape of marshes and one hammock. It is a nice place to hide when the Pamlico is acting up. Soft mud bottom holds extremely well. Very pleasant when it’s cool. Imagine the mosquitoes will drain you dry on a warm afternoon.
Jim and Talley Powell
You’re right about the mosquitoes, Jim and Talley. I anchored in upper Turnagain Bay near the cut-through to West Bay last October and was eaten alive. I have never seen mosquitoes so dense, and I’m from South Louisiana. The entrance to Turnagain Bay was quite shoal, I dropped sail and motored in real slow, saw some 5 foot water but my CD25 draws less than 3 1/2 so I got through it. I poked my nose into the West Bay canal, but turned back as I realized if it was blocked or shoaled too shallow I’d have to back out – it’s too narrow to turn even a CD25. Other than that, a great trip! Seriously, it’s some of the most remote and beautiful lowland scenery I have seen in North Carolina.
Paul Clayton
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The Alfred Cunningham Bridge connects New Bern and James City crossing the intersection of the Trent and Neuse Rivers. The bridge normally opens on demand, responding on Channel 13.
NC – NEUSE RIVER-TRENT RIVER – BRIDGE CLOSURE
Mariners are advised that the US 70/Alfred Cunningham Bridge across Trent River, mile 0.0, at New Bern, NC will remain in the closed position to vessels on Saturday, May 5, 2012, from 8 a.m. though 8:30 a.m., to accommodate the “Cyclist Goin Coastal” charity event. The Bridge in the closed position has a vertical clearance of 14 feet at MHW. Mariners able to pass under the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time and the bridge is able to open for emergencies. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution. Chart: 11552.
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The New Bern Grand Marina lies along Trent River’s northern banks between the low-level Trent River highway and railroad bridges. It seems pretty clear both from our own experience at this facility as well as the wealth of contrary views below, that the predominant opinion is, and should be, that New Bern Grand Marina is a fine facility
The marina and hotel are now two seperate amenities. NO SECURITY at night. The grounds are littered and it looks like a third rate glorified lawn mowing company has tried to landscape..the day I visited they blew their lawn clippings and leaves in the water for your boat pumps to get stopped up. This marina is not what it was when I visited two years ago..we are very disappointed and will not be staying there.
Mike Thompson
These comments are contrary to everything I have experienced at the New Bern Grand Marina. The marina is neat and clean. The staff is great, always going the extra mile to insure those of us who actually have boats there are happy and comfortable.
Jim Powell
The negative comments above are from a man having a bad day for some reason. We keep a boat at New Bern Grand and we couldn’t be more pleased. The staff is helpful and courteous, the docks and grounds in top shape, the atmosphere and neighbors friendly and pleasant. We get a weekly email of news, status, reminders, and are kept informed of all events.
New Bern Grand is in the middle of downtown New Bern and is convenient to everything. The unhappy boater is right in one thing, there are now two separate business entities. It’s been transparent to the slip holders thus far.
One other thing, though New Bern experienced a 9-foot water surge with Hurricane Irene and it’s streets were under 2 feet of water, the marina and residents suffered no real damage.
Ben
We stay at this marina every spring on our way north, usually for a month, and are headed there in two weeks. Called a good friend who is a longtime liveaboard there, and he confirmed that the marina has changed hands, but says he hasn’t noticed much change. We look forward to going back.
Dennis Jay
The negative comments above are from a man having a bad day for some reason. We keep a boat at New Bern Grand and we couldn’t be more pleased. The staff is helpful and courteous, the docks and grounds in top shape, the atmosphere and neighbors friendly and pleasant. We get a weekly email of news, status, reminders, and are kept informed of all events.
New Bern Grand is in the middle of downtown New Bern and is convenient to everything. The unhappy boater is right in one thing, there are now two separate business entities. It’s been transparent to the slip holders thus far.
One other thing, though New Bern experienced a 9-foot water surge with Hurricane Irene and it’s streets were under 2 feet of water, the marina and residents suffered no real damage.
Ben
We stay at this marina every spring on our way north, usually for a month, and are headed there in two weeks. Called a good friend who is a longtime liveaboard there, and he confirmed that the marina has changed hands, but says he hasn’t noticed much change. We look forward to going back.
Dennis Jay
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During the week of March 5, I undertook a marina hopping research trip covering most of the pleasure craft facilties from Elizabeth City to Beaufort, North Carolina. As usual, I took a detailed, on site, up close and personal look at all these faculties, and have already fed all the information I gathered into the Net’s “North Carolina Marina Directory.”
Along the way, I discovered two outstanding spring, 2012 dockage deals being offered by two SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSORS!
First, let me mention McCotters Marina, located off the AICW, on the northern shores of Pamlico River, guarding the shores of (one of many in NC) Broad Creek, just a stone’s throw from Washington, NC. As many of you know, this facility faced more that its share of challenges during 2011. First came a disastrous fire in January of 2011, which destroyed multiple craft, and heavily damaged others. Then, this past fall, Hurricane Irene destroyed all the marina’s covered slips (boat houses).
Some of McCotters Marina's New Docks
Well, Captain Mark Henley and his fine staff have responded magnificently. The docks are largely rebuilt (see attached photo), and to celebrate this happy event, the marina HAS JUST LOWERED ITS TRANSIENT DOCKAGE RATES TO $1.00 PER FOOT, PER NIGHT! Now, cruisers have more reason than ever to leave the familiar confines of the AICW, and journey upstream to McCotters Marina, and the nearby community of Washington, NC (also a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!). So, if the opportunity presents itself, PLEASE visit McCotters Marina and support Captain Mark and his rebuilding effort. You could scarcely patronize a more appreciative bunch!
Then, just to the south of bit, I called on my good friends at River Dunes Marina, off the Neuse River, and on the shores of yet another Broad Creek (near AICW Statute Mile 173.5). Any of you who have already visited River Dunes know what a top drawer and utterly unique place this entire development is among all the facilities from Norfolk, VA to Key West, FL. You have only to take one look at the on-site club house, largely constructed from materials rescued from historic structures, or their state of the art shower building, not to mention the sumptuous homes surround the harbor, to understand that good fortune was smiling upon your vessel when a course was set for River Dunes.
I had the good fortune to meet with Director of Marketing, Ms. Sherwood Crawford, and Director of
Operations for the Harbor Club, Captain J. C. Cappelman. JC informed me that River Dunes has decided to extend their winter transient dockage rate of $1.00 per foot, per night, to May 24, 2012. WOW, what a deal. Don’t DARE miss a stop at River Dunes. It would be a bargain at double the price!
So, here are the happy facts (“just the facts, Mam) on two excellent marinas that both year round NC cruisers, and spring snowbirds will want to be sure to include in their cruising itinerary. Follow the links below for additional information, and to view both facilities on a Chart View page.
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We visited both marinas in October 2011. River Dunes was delightful, just as you described. McCotters was still in bad shape after the fire and hurricane. I am glad to hear it is doing much better now. We’ll have to give it another try this year.
Buzz Savage
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Baird Creek, charted as Beard Creek,liess on the north shore of the upper Neuse River north of Wilkinson Point. As Cat. Ben points out, it is marked by a single marker #1. All of us who have done any gunk-holing will enjoy this delightful tale of keel versus bottom, which will also explain why this particular creek is NOT in our North Carolina Anchorage Directory. Thanks for sharing, Capt. Ben.
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The long keel, forever hallowed be its name.
I may not lay claim to being the dumbest boater, but I strive for the top-five.
In North Carolina, we have three types of bottoms, pecan-sandy, chocolate-pudding mud, and occasionally rocky-road-oyster shoal. Hungry yet? We love to gunk hole. It’s almost not an adventure if I cannot jump out of the boat and pull it along with the rope or kedge the anchor. Where’s the fun in being sensible? Markers in our waters are usually inaccurate because last month’s hurricane made a shoal where the channel used to be. Soft groundings come with the territory.
What has saved us in our limitless search for shallow waters and low-cost barnacle scrapings has been our beloved full keel. That and our craft tops out at about eight knots. With a wind. In shallow waters I have the deep sagacity to reduce speed to around 3 knots, so as not to bump anything too hard. One day, I hope to be a smarter captain, but our current mode of gunk-holing has provided hours of adventure, angst, and amusement to my first mate, and I for one refuse to deprive her of the joys of seeing mud churn off our stern. She’s become quite the expert at spotting it.
On our last adventure, we decided to explore the deep reaches of the Northern Neuse River on Baird Creek just after Thanksgiving. It is marked by a single green “1″ daymark and a smattering of private PVC pipes with colored tape jammed in the ground. If you were a golfer, you would call this one hazard-filled course. For a boater it generally tracks around 5 feet deep if you are mostly lucky and very careful. Ours is a single-screw trawler with the aforementioned full keel. Believe me, this captain needs it. Drawing a hair over 42 inches of water, I make it a point to scout out sailboat masts in any unfamiliar harbor, because it’s a good bet that that captain will need a full five feet to knock around in there. Seeing a few masts, we gingerly entered Baird Creek in the afternoon, threw out anchor and proceeded to lounge a bit. I had some minor wiring repairs to do with the generator, so went about that a little after some engine cooling.\
Around dusk we fired up the generator, only to realize the repairs made did not fix the root problem, which was the transmission of current from the output leads to the rest of our craft. Including the Two-cycle AC (It’s November and a little chilly. After some mutual frowning and head-scratching, my first mate advises me that with the low temperature forecast, we might do better comfort-wise back at our slip, about 10 miles up the Neuse. So after some long deep breaths, inhale/exhale style – to draw in air for the work ahead of course, I agreed with my mate and decided to get about hoisting the anchor.
Now, this is where the real adventure begins – Anchor, up, no worries. Despite scrubbing and rinsing we still brought a good amount of chocolate pudding aboard as we pulled chain in the dark. In addition, what I failed to notice upon coming into little Baird Creek, was that the wind had shifted to the North, blowing water up the Pamilco Sound and draining the Neuse a bit – lowering the water with one of the Neuse’s famous – or infamous – wind-tides. Our depth finder gets psychotic under 4 feet and we start showing about 700 feet of water whenever this happens – so 700 feet showing usually means we’re near a touch-point, and we were seeing this. We get going about a hundred yards and feel the slow, gentle shudder of bottom. OK- no good. Adrenaline and dismay. We back off a little, free ourselves, and try in a different direction. OK, not so bad, but not for long. We find bottom again. Gentle shudder. Chocolate pudding again. It’s pitch black out except for the small lights of the relatively few homes on Baird Creek. So we back off again and track slowly and surely very close to some of the homes with modest piers. This seems to work. Eventually, gingerly, and nervously we were able to exit Baird Creek with our running gear and some portion of our wits intact. But I can assure the reader any future trip there – in or out – will be in daylight and with a south wind keeping the water high in the Neuse. For Baird Creek – boater beware!
Thanks once again to King Neptune for providence and our long keel for its patience – it’s saved us from ourselves many a time.
Capt. Ben
M/V Sand Castle
Neuse River
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Whittaker Creek Yacht Harbor lies on the point separating the two major branches of Whittaker Creek, northeast of Oriental Harbor’s flashing daybeacon #1.
Whittaker Creek Yacht Harbor just northwest of Oriental NC is one of the most relaxing stays I have experienced in 5 years of cruising. The $11.00 a day slip with electricity included (that’s right Eleven) way more than made up for the less than new docks. It’s a short bike ride to a lot of fine restaurants and coffee shops. There’s a marine consignment shop with more stuff than I’ve seen in the Defender catalog. There is a hardware store close by, a grocery store, a marine supply store and a West Marine. They’re all within walking distance but might be to far for someone not used to walking, They are all withing less than 10 minutes biking distance.
I spent three weeks there during the end of November and beginning of December, the best part of my stay was all the great people I met. I was invited to the Orphan Sailor Thanksgiving feast and spent quality time on board other sailor’s boats enjoying adult beverages. I highly recommend visiting, the owner, Knute, will make you feel welcome. If your boat draws more than 5’5″, you have to enter when there is no wind or when the wind is from a northerly quarter, a southerly wind drops the channel depth to less than 6 ft. It’s 6 1/2 ft with no wind and more than 7 with a wind from the north. For those unfamiliar with the Carolinas, there are no lunar or solar tides and the water levels are influenced by the winds.
Henry Zalegowski on S/V Turn’er Loose
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Sign just opposite the free dock in Oriental
The heart warming story below comes to the Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net from our dear friend, and fellow nautical writer, Captain Wally Moran, and from his LiveBloggin the ICW (http://bloggingtheicw.blogspot.com/). Anyone who has ever visited Oriental will quickly discern the truth of what Captain Wally has to say!
Wally seems to be lingering in North Carolina waters a bit longer than most, before heading south to warmer climes. We’ll keep following his travels here at the Crusiers’ Net as he heads his sailcraft towards the Sunshine State.
A drinking town with a sailing problem…
That’s how Oriental bills itself…well, actually it calls itself the sailing capital of North Carolina, but the t-shirts and coffee mugs all tell a different story.
It’s a friendly town – people wander to the dock to chat after getting their coffee at the Bean, which is across from the free dock (free is good!™).
The town is also the most dog-friendly place I’ve ever been. You’ll frequently see dogs roaming the street, and if one of them decides to lie down in front of the Bean (happens often actually), drivers slow down and move around the pup. It’s really quite a hoot to see – anywhere else it would be honk the horn and get upset time, but not in Oriental.
There is a West Marine, but no other box stores in Oriental. That’s because the locals voted it that way – talk about a great sense of values. West Marine good – Wal Mart bad!
This is a town that, on New Year’s Day when everyone else in America is watching football, is having their New Year’s Regatta. The last time I was here for it, 26 boats were competing. I was heading out that day and darn near became the 27th boat!
The wind today turned strongly into the southwest, and since I hadn’t yet gotten groceries, I chose to remain one more day at the free dock (free is good! ™), rather than bash down the canal at the end of Adams Creek on the way to Beaufort. Winds go light tomorrow, so morning will be an excellent time to head out.
Like I said, a great sense of values.
Wally Moran
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We love Oriental and always make a point of stopping there. However, the lack of pump out facilities is a concern. Oriental Marina has none. The public free dock has none. The marina to the west has two portables but they are often out of service. There are way too many boats in Oriental that should be pumping out and obviously do not. The worst part is that no one we talked to about this problem cared. One marina owner said “I don’t have to have a pump out, so why would I want one?”
Ginny Caldwell
River dunes, sailcraft marina and deaton’s marina all have pump outs. Possibly more marinas close by.
Cliff Kisby
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River Dunes Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is located off the AICW’s run along Neuse River, in Broad Creek between unlighted daybeacons #1 and #2.
Property is all the above comments say it is. Be aware Irene moved markers in Broad Creek around (more than a bit). You will come to a #4 private buoy well before the daymark #4. Coming in the creek, the pipes driven into the bottom mark the ~4 foot line. Stay to the creek side of these marks if you draw more.
Lunch at M&M’s was well provisioned, well prepared, and very well served. Would certainly return. Oriental hardware store and Town and Country grocery are much more than they appear from the outside.
Chris
We kept our boat at River Dunes for two weeks while visiting family up north. We view the location as a perfect place to keep a boat secure. The staff is great and the showers are the best on the east coast! We will be back!!
Dick Anderson
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River Dunes Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is located off the AICW’s run along Neuse River, in Broad Creek between unlighted daybeacons #1 and #2.
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Oct 2008 – Dockmaster JC Cappleman and his staff make this beautiful facility feel like home. Pool, spa, exercise room, clean and modern steam showers, loaner cars, new floating docks and friendly boaters’ gatherings in front of the clubhouse fireplace . . . all combine to make River Dunes an unforgettable gem on the ICW.
Oct 2011 – We’ve visited River Dunes five times now on our way north or south. If you haven’t stopped by yet in favor of another marina or anchorage, you’re missing one of the best spots on the waterway.
Bob Fulton
Stayed at River Dunes twice in 2011. Both visits absolutely wonderful. JC and his staff are first rate, facility beautiful, protected, great food … a must stop north and south.
Doug Jacoby..m/v CHANGER
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Subject: Myrtle Beach to Oriental N.C.
Date: Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:05:30 -0400
We left Myrtle Beach 2 days ago arrived in Oriental just now. Saw 2 boats being salvaged on shore in the ICW about 20 miles from Oriental.
Saw maybe 2 branches floating on the Neuse River, not bad at all. A few markers are missing or damaged.
The Oriental free dock is intact (we’re on it now). The street in front of the dock is still flooded. Electricity in town is spotty. We don’t have any new information about the marinas that hasn’t already been reported.
Alan Posner and Janice Johnson aboard S/V Latitude Adjustment
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Hurricane Irene has knocked down, moved, blown away, or just plain destroyed a lot of the navigation markers in and around Oriental, NC. Most notably are the markers into Whittaker Creek for Deaton Yachts and Sailcraft Servce. The nun and can temp buoys that marked the shoaling are gone. The red and green markings on all the daymarkers are gone. Also, the lower portion of the range marker is gone. The only “safe” way in and out of Whittaker Creek is to align yourself directly between the remaining range marker and flashing red #2 (the only one left).
Many other markers have been blown off all up and down the Neuse. We have only seen between New Bern and Oriental, so I won’t comment on the other areas, but the damage makes navigating around Oriental a bit of a challenge.
Tom Beatty
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Northwest Creek Marina lies off the eastern shores of Northwest Creek, north of charted McCotter Point.
Please excuse me adding to my previous comments on Northwest Creek Marina but, with the passing of Hurricane Irene recently I really feel it’s worth adding:
The standard of preparation and service at this marina went WAY beyond anything we have experienced in any other marina. During the storm (“during”,mind you) the staff were OUT ON THE DOCKS checking and adjusting the boats’ lines and hauling boats when needed. Carol & I were safely tucked into the hotel overlooking the marina throughout the storm and took videos (which can be seen at http://www.HurricaneIrene.Muttlets.Com) of the staff working in 60mph winds and water up to their chests. Several owners had left headsails up and the staff went round removing them and stowing them safely (remember, Irene was expected to be a cat2+ hurricane on arrival). They had lines strung across the marina channels to reduce any damage which might be caused if a boat did break away. They dismantled all the mains power units.
After the storm, we had power back on the docks just as soon as the power company had returned power to the Fairfield Harbour area and all the cross channel lines cleared ready for the next weekend.
I can’t say enough good things about this marina. It just keeps getting better!
They really earned the money we pay there and more (although I won’t tell them that, just in case!).
Fergus & CarolMcLean
River Dunes Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is located off the AICW’s run along Neuse River, in Broad Creek between unlighted daybeacons #1 and #2.
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River Dunes, the safest Marina to dock your boat in a hurricane. No damage from Irene and when electric went off we had a generator for the fuel pumps. Just installed more floating docks with a few slips left to rent. What a great place.
Clifford Kisby
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Cricket Cove Marina is the first marina south of the NC state line and is located on the ICW’s northern banks, immediately east of flashing daybeacon #11. Oriental Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!, is located on the eastern banks of inner Oriental Harbor. The Alligator River/Pungo River Canal extends from statute mile 127 to mile 105 in the Alligator River. Great Bridge Lock in Great Bridge, VA was damaged during hurricane Irene, but has returned to normal operating schedule as reported by Capt. Bob.
We just finished our transit from Cricket Cove marina SC to Kent Island via the AICW Coinjock route. The damage was apparent in Oriental Marina- they have just re-opened the restaurant and we were told the water was over 9 feet up the oak tree in front of it. On another note their was some debris in the various waterways but less then we expected, especially in the Pungo Canal where there are still a few large logs floating. Also the marker Northbound after “S” is gone – storm damage I guess – there are as well some nav markers in the approaches to the Pamlico that are torn off. The trip was uneventful and the locks at Great Bridge were operating normally – as usual this route is tiresome and slow, but the bridges and lock are OK as os the 9th of September.
Capt. Bob Viola aboard the MV “Lady T”
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The New Bern Grand Marina lies just inside the intersection of the Trent and Neuse Rivers, along the Trent’s northern banks between the low-level Trent River highway and railroad bridges.
Many thanks to Durl, Allen and the many volunteers who helped prepare the boats and docks for hurricane Irene. During the storm, Allen and the volunteers stayed outside going up and down the floating docks checking the lines and boats to make sure that everything was as secure as possible.Thanks to them, no boats were lost and all damage was minor.
During the storm we stayed inside in the hotel. In spite of the storm damage the building was taking, the staff and manager Michael McMahon worked around the clock to make us as comfortable as possible.
I can’t say enough good things about this place, but I will mention that the Coast Guard Station Fort Macon put their boat and people that were not working during the storm here because they knew it was the best and safest place to be. Enough said.
Mike And Kim, Ms. Kimberly
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"Ladys Island Swing Bridge Opening for Sailboat (Beaufort, SC)"
by: Bob Schwerzel
