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LNM: Waterway Shoaling, AICW Statutue Mile 45, Coinjock Bay

June 26, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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This short stretch of shoaling is between Little Bell Island and Wolf House Point in northern Coinjock Bay. Note the charted submerged pilings west of the channel.

SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA BNM 301-18 NC – GREAT BRIDGE TO ALBEMARLE SOUND – SHOALING

1. MARINERS ARE ADVISED THAT SHOALING EXISTS IN THE CHANNEL IN VICINITY OF GREAT BRIDGE TO ALBEMARLE SND DAYBEACON 112 (LLNR 37600) THROUGH GREAT BRIDGE TO ALBEMARLE SND DAYBEACON 113(LLNR 37605). MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO USE EXTREME CAUTION WHILE NAVIGATING THIS AREA.

LNM: Sunken Vessel, near Albemarle Plantation Marina, Albemarle Sound, NC

June 26, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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This sunkern vessel is just east of the private channel buoys into Albemarle Plantation Marina, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

1. SEC NC BNM 300-18
2. NORTH CAROLINA – CAPE HENRY TO PAMLICO SOUND (CHART 12205)
3. THE COAST GUARD HAS RCVD A REPORT OF A SUNKEN SAILBOAT IN ALBEMARLE SOUND APPROXIMATELY 200 YARDS OFF THE ALBEMARLE PLANTATION GOLF COURSE IVO POSN 36 04 49.9N 076 23 47.9W. ALL MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.

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LNM: Damaged ICW Light 25, Northern Pungo River, AICW Statute Mile 126

June 26, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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This damaged Waterway light is on the north side of the channel at the southern end of the Alligator River – Pungo River Canal.

NORTH CAROLINA – WESTERN PART OF PAMLICO SOUND (CHART 11548) PUNGO RIVER CHANNEL LIGHT 25 (LLNR 33055) REPORTED MISSING DAYBOARD.

LNM: Lockwoods Folly Inlet Buoys Relocated, near AICW Statute Mile 321

June 21, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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These uncharted inlet buoys are east of the inlet and the Waterway. A pin has been inserted in Chartview to indicate buoy 6 on the east side of the inlet channel.

1. THE FOLLOWING AIDS TO NAVIGATION HAVE BEEN RELOCATED.

A. LOCKWOODS FOLLY INLET BUOY 6 (LLNR 31030) RELOCATED TO APPROX POSIT 33-54-46.625N; 078-14-19.681W.
B. LOCKWOODS FOLLY INLET BUOY 7 (LLNR 31035) RELOCATED TO APPROX POSIT 33-54-55.126N; 078-14-18.929W.

LNM: Shoaling Reported in Carolina Beach Inlet, near AICW Statute Mile 294

June 19, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Last dredged in 2017, Carolina Beach Inlet is noted for shoaling and a shifting channel. The approximate location of uncharted buoy 4, re-positioned in May, is marked with a pin on our Chartview. Local knowledge is strongly recommended for navigating this inlet.

1.MARINERS ARE ADVISED THAT SHOALING HAS BEEN REPORTED BETWEEN CAROLINA BEACH INLET BUOYS 4 AND 5 ACROSS ENTIRE CHANNEL TO A DEPTH OF 2 FEET MLW. MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO USE EXTREME CAUTION WHILE NAVIGATING THIS AREA.

REMINDER! Topsail Island Bridge is 64ft! AICW Statute 252.5

June 16, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Our thanks to Bev Burger for confirming (sadly!) that Topsail Island Bridge is not at the old charted 65ft, but 64ft as noted in a NCDOT notice in 2012: https://cruisersnet.net/3862. Why the clearance gauge board was incorrect is unknown. See https://cruisersnet.net/45168.

Topsail Island Bridge (at milemarker 252.5) is shown as a 64’ fixed bridge. Upon approach (with a very clear 65’ +) we hit the bridge with our anchor light. (We need 64.5’ clearance and did not have any issues with other bridges marked 65’.) We estimate the bridge is off the markets by 1/2 – 1’. Please proceed with caution.

And we know the bridge is listed at 64’ in the guide, but the markings on the bridge showed a clear and visible 65’ which is why we proceeded. So not only is the bridge a lower bridge, but the markings from the water line are what are not correct.

Bev Burger

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LNM: Cape Fear Memorial Bridge Reduced Clearance, Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC

June 14, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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The Cape Fear Memorial Bridge, with a closed vertical clearance of 65ft – reduced to 57ft via this maintenance, crosses the Cape Fear south of downtown Wilmington. Unless piggy-backing on a 4hr opening, sailing vessels needing 65ft will be unable to access downtown dockage or marinas.

Cape Fear River – US 17 Cape Fear Memorial Bridge – Bridge will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position and will require a four hour advanced notice to open from 12:01 a.m. on June 15, 2018, to 5 p.m. on November 30, 2018, for maintenance. A work platform will be attached underneath the movable span and will reduce the vertical clearance to 57ft in the closed position and 127ft in the open position. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies and there is no immediate alternate route for vessels unable to pass through the bridge in the closed position. Mariners should use caution when transiting the area. Chart 11537 LNM 24/18

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Kayakers Struck by Boat, Southport, NC, AICW Statute Mile 309.5

June 13, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Southport Marina, A Cruisers’ Net Sponsor, has been begging for a No-Wake zone through this busy portion of the Waterway for months. See https://cruisersnet.net/170012. Despite the unwise decision of the kayakers to be on the water at 8:50PM, speed had to have been a factor in the collision. Oak Island is across the Waterway from Southport.

OAK ISLAND, NC (WECT) –
One person has been taken to the hospital with injuries after a boat collided with two kayaks Monday night in Oak Island.

Boat hits kayakers in Oak Island; one person hospitalized from WECT6.com

Kayaker in ICU following Oak Island boat accident from WWAY News Channel 3

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LNM: Inlet Buoy 6 Relocated, Bogue Inlet, near AICW Statute Mile 227

June 12, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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This uncharted inlet buoy is on the northeast side of the inlet.

1. THE FOLLOWING AID TO NAVIGATION HAS BEEN CHANGED AND RELOCATED.
A. BOGUE INLET LIGHTED BUOY 6 (LLNR 29520) HAS BEEN CHANGED TO AN UNLIGHTED BUOY AND RELOCATED TO APPROX POSIT 34-38-28.705N, 077-06-06.378W IN 19.3 FEET OF WATER. Chart 11541 LNM 23/18

June Newsletter, Southport Marina, Southport, NC, AICW Statute Mile 309.5

June 11, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Southport is home to CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Southport Marina, located just west of the Cape Fear River along the northern banks of the Waterway hard by flashing daybeacon #2A.

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Summer Activities for Kids of All Ages, Elizabeth City, NC, AICW Dismal Swamp Route

June 9, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Elizabeth City, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR and the friendliest-to-boaters community on the Waterway, is located on the Pasquotank River off the northeast corner of Albemarle Sound and at the southern end of the Dismal Swamp Canal Route. With the canal fully open to navigation, this wonderful community continues its calendar of exciting events, making a stop at Mariners Wharf in the heart of Elizabeth City a must!

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LNM: Extinguished Light 4, Northern Croatan Sound, NC

June 5, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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South of the 64/264 bridge, this non-ICW light is on the west side of a charted channel through the waters connecting Albemarle Sound with northern Croatan Sound.

1. CROATAN SND LT 4 (LLNR 31925) EXT.

LNM: Reminder: Live Firing Exercises, Stones Bay and New River, NC

June 4, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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These periodic and frequent restrictions to navigation do not involve the Waterway and are posted here to remind any cruiser who might be considering exploring New River and Stones Bay that these are live firing exercises. Stand Clear!

SEC NC BNM 274-18

NORTH CAROLINA – NEW RIVER – FIRING EXERCISES FROM 03 JUN TO 10 JUN 2018

1. THE RESTRICTED AREAS IN THE NEW RIVER, AS SHOWN ON NATIONAL OCEAN SERVICE CHART 11543, WILL BE CLOSED TO NAVIGATION UP TO 15 NM SEAWARD IN STONE BAY RIFLE RANGE FIRING EXERCISES DURING THE FOLLOWING PERIODS:
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STONE CREEK SECTOR, STONE BAY SECTOR, TRAPS BAY SECTOR, COURTHOUSE BAY SECTOR, AND GREY POINT SECTOR WILL BE CLOSED TO NAVIGATION DUE TO FIRING EXERCISES 24 HOURS DAILY.

2. FARNELL BAY SECTOR, MORGANS BAY SECTOR, AND JACKSONVILLE SECTOR WILL BE CLOSED TO NAVIGATION DUE TO FIRING EXERCISES FROM SUNRISE TO SUNSET.

3. SHIP OPERATIONS CONSISTING OF LANDING CRAFT, AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES, AND HELICOPTERS MAY BE CONDUCTED IN THE ONSLOW BEACH OPERATING AREA AND ALL SECTORS OF NEW RIVER TO INCLUDE DIVE OPERATIONS.

4. DUE TO UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE ON BROWNS ISLAND AND IN THE ADJACENT WATERWAYS AND MARSH AREAS, BROWNS ISLAND IS OFF LIMITS TO ALL UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. VESSELS MAY TRANSIT THE SURROUNDING WATERS, HOWEVER NO VESSEL SHALL BOTTOM FISH OR ANCHOR.

5. RANGE CONTROL BOATS, MCIE-MCB CAMLEJ NORTH CAROLINA MONITOR CHANNEL 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHZ) AND THE WORKING CHANNEL 82 VHF-FM (161.725 MHZ). RANGE CONTROL CAN BE REACHED BY PHONE AT 910-451-3064 OR 4449.

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LNM: ICW Daybeacon 112 Destroyed, Currituck Sound, AICW Statute Mile 45

June 2, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Waterway Daybeacon 112 is on the west side of the channel as the Waterway passes through Currictuck Sound north of Coinjock, NC.

SUBJ/SAFETY BROADCAST NOTICE TO MARINERS
SEC NC BNM 273-18
NORTH CAROLINA – NORFOLK TO ALBEMARLE SOUND (CHART 12206)
GREAT BRIDGE TO ALBEMARLE SOUND DAYBEACON 112 (LLNR 37600) REPORTED DESTROYED

Summer Project Ideas from Bennett Brothers Yachts and Cape Fear Marina, Wilmington, NC, Cape Fear River

June 2, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Bennett Brothers Yachts/Cape Fear Marina, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is located on the eastern banks of the northeast Cape Fear River, just north of the Isabel Holmes – Highway 133 bascule bridge, and only a few steps from the downtown Wilmington waterfront.

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Last Minute Boat Slip Sale, New Bern Grand Marina, off the Neuse River, New Bern, NC

June 2, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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The New Bern Grand Marina, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, lies in the heart of downtown New Bern, North Carolina, along Trent River’s northern banks between Trent River highway and railroad bridges.
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North Carolina 4th of July Festival, July 2 – 4, Southport, NC, Cape Fear River

June 1, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Southport is home to two CRUISERS’ NET SPONSORs, Deep Point Marina on the western shore of the Waterway/Cape Fear River and Southport Marina located just west of the Cape Fear River along the northern banks of the Waterway hard by flashing daybeacon #2A.

July 2^nd – 4^th, 2018 North Carolina 4^th of July Festival @ Downtown Southport
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The N.C. 4th of July Festival is held annually in the City of Southport July 2nd – 4th and Beach Day on July 1^st in the Town of Oak Island June 30^th. The City of Southport first celebrated our nation’s independence in 1792 as the “Festival of Free Men”. Over the years, the name of the festival changed until 1972, when the festival incorporated as the N.C. 4th of July Festival. Today, the festival celebrates our freedom as it remembers the sacrifices with some fun thrown into the mix. This year will be no exception. Join the over 50,000 people who attend the N.C. 4th of July Festival each year. Festival events include: Naturalization Ceremony, Flag Raising Ceremony, Flag Retirement Ceremony, Veteran’s Recognition Ceremony, Over 100 Arts & Craft Booths, Food Vendors, Parade, Live Stage Entertainment, Fireworks, Franklin Square Art Gallery’s National Art Show, Shine & Show Classic Car Show, Voter Registration, Old Jail Tours, Used Book Sale, Lions Club Boat Raffle Drawing, Cape Fear Yacht Club’s Commodore Regatta, St. Philip Episcopal Chapel of the Cross Open, Children’s Entertainment, Children’s Games, Pancake Breakfast, and Firefighters Competition. Prior to the Festival: Freedom Run, Military Band Concert and Beach Day Events – June 30th (sandcastle building, horseshoe, volleyball and shag contests plus evening concert and fireworks).

Contact:

North Carolina 4^th of July Festival

4433 Long Beach Road, SE

Southport, NC 28461

910 457-5578

patriot@nc4thofjuly.com

www.nc4thofjuly.com

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Elizabeth City June Event Calendar, Elizabeth City, NC, AICW Alternate Route

May 31, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Elizabeth City, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR and the friendliest-to-boaters community on the Waterway, is located on the Pasquotank River off the northeast corner of Albemarle Sound and at the southern end of the Dismal Swamp Canal Route. With the canal fully open to navigation, this wonderful community continues its calendar of exciting events, making a stop at Mariners Wharf in the heart of Elizabeth City a must!

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June Highlights in Historic Edenton, NC, Albemarle Sound

May 30, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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During their 350th Anniversary Celebration, Historic Edenton, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, has an exciting calendar of year-long Celebration events for all ages. Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.

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LNM: Shoaling Reported in Bogue Inlet, near AICW Statute Mile 227

May 30, 2018 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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This reported shoaling is between uncharted inlet buoys 6A and 8. A pin has been inserted into Chartview to indicate the position of buoy 6A.

NC – BOGUE INLET – SHOALING
Shoaling exists in the channel in the vicinity of Bogue Inlet Buoy 6A (LLNR 29525) through Bogue Inlet Buoy 7 (LLNR 29530) and Bogue Inlet Buoy 8 (LLNR 29535). Mariners are advised to use extreme caution while navigating this area.
Chart 12205 LNM 22/18

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