Beaufort Municipal Docks - Click for Chartview

These are not the first comments of unhappiness with prices at the Beaufort Municipal Docks we have had expressed here. Price can easily be blamed on the economy, but attitude and service should never be compromised. Despite such dockage problems, the town of Beaufort, NC is still known as a real success story along the Waterway, and this wonderful port of call remains one of our favorites, anytime, anywhere!

Used to like going in here. As others have stated prices are high and most of staff has an attitude. I believe they are city employees with no concept of customer service. Would recommend city hire a contractor to operate facility. Similar to what Fernandina Marina did with great results.
Morehead Yacht basin is much better and only $6 taxi ride if you want to eat in Beaufort.
Jim Smith

I used to stop at this dock every time north and south until about 7 years ago we got into a dispute because their fuel price was so much higher than Jarrett Bay. His comment was that maybe I should just stay at Jarrett Bay. Have not been back since.
James R. Bricker

Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s North Carolina Marina Directory Listing For Beaufort Municipal Docks

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Beaufort Municipal Docks

AICW/Shinn Creek - Click for Chartview

Masonboro Inlet at Wrightsville Beach intersects the AICW at Green Marker # 129, where Shinn Creek makes into the Waterway and where we have had a Navigation Alert posted since September. Most of the recently reported shoaling has been in this area, so we expect the majority of the dredging to be at that intersection.

NC – NEUSE RIVER TO MYRTLE GROVE SOUND (AICW) – SHINN CREEK CROSSING – DREDGING
The Dredge WILKO will be conducting dredging operations in the AICW at the Shinn Creek Crossing near Masonboro Inlet, until 18 February, 2013. A floating and submerged pipeline will run along the AICW channel to the Upland Disposal Area 251. The dredge and assisting vessels MISS LEANNE and PROUD MARY will monitor VHF-FM channels 13 and 16. Mariners are cautioned to stay clear of dredge, booster, floating (pontoon) and submerged pipelines, barges, derricks and operating wires associated with dredging and marine construction operations. Operators of vessels of all types should be aware that dredges and floating pipelines are held in place by cables, attached to anchors some distance away from the
equipment. Buoys are attached to the anchors so that the anchors may be moved as the dredge advances and the location of the submerged pipelines are marked by buoys on each side of the channel. Mariners are cautioned to strictly comply with the Inland Rules of the Road when approaching, passing and leaving the area of operations, and remain a safe distance away from the dredge, booster, buoys, cables, pipeline, barges, derricks, wires and related equipment. Owners and lessees of fishnets, crabpots and other structures that may be in the vicinity and that may hinder the free navigation of attending vessels and equipment must be remove these from the area where tugs, tenderboats and other
attendant equipment will be navigating. Dredging projects are usually conducted twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week, all fishnets, crabpots and structures in the general area must be removed prior to commencement of any work. A NO WAKE transit is requested of all vessels passing the dredge and if necessary to clarify a SAFE PASSAGE contact the dredge on the appropriate VHF-FM channels. Chart: 11541.

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To A “Navigation Alert” Position at the intersection of the AICW and Shinn Creek/Masonboro Inlet

Oak Island – Fort Caswell Bridge has a fixed vertical clearance of 65ft and crosses the Waterway south of Southport, NC.

NC – MYRTLE GROVE SOUND TO CASINO CREEK(AICW) – OAK ISLAND – BRIDGE REPAIR
1. Bridge fender repairs on the NC 133 Fixed Bridge at mile 311.8 on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Oak Island, North Carolina have been extended until June 15, 2013.
2. To facilitate repairs a crane barge will reduce the available horizontal clearance in the navigable channel from 90 feet to 50 feet. A one hour advance notice is required to remove the barge from the channel for vessels requiring greater than 50 feet horizontal clearance to safely navigate through the bridge. The work supervisor can be contacted on VHF-FM channels 13 or 16 to arrange removal of the barge from the channel.
3. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution at slow no wake speeds.
4. For any comments or questions, contact the Coast Guard Sector North Carolina Waterways Management, (252) 247-4525, or at Joseph.M.Edge@uscg.mil Chart: 11541.

Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net North Carolina Bridge Directory Listing For Oak Island Bridge

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Oak Island Bridge

Looks like almost all the fascinating events described below will be held within walking distance of the excellent Washington, NC city docks (A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR). Weather permitting, we hope as many fellow cruisers as possible can journey up the Pamlico River to “Little Washington” this coming weekend!

18th Annual East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival Schedule Announced

Washington, North Carolina will host the East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival (ECWAF) and North Carolina Decoy Carving Championships for the 18th year this February. The official schedule of events and activities has been released by Festival organizers for Friday, February 8 through Sunday, February 10.
Activities will be held at several venues around Washington. The Washington Civic Center will be the main Festival venue, showcasing artisans and exhibitors from across the country. The Peterson Building, adjacent to the Civic Center, will be filled with wildfowl carvings to be considered for the North Carolina Decoy Championships. The Civic Center and Peterson Building will open to the public on Saturday. DockDogs® will be the featured event at Kugler Field on the corner of Hudnell and 4th Streets and will begin on Friday. The North Carolina Estuarium will offer programs and exhibits on Friday and Saturday. A dinner and auction will be held on Saturday night at the Washington Yacht and Country Club, reservations required.
Festival attendees need not worry about moving from one place to another. Free shuttles will be provided between venues beginning Saturday morning.
Tickets for the Festival are $10 for one-day passes or $15 for three-day passes. Tickets are good for all venues with the exception of the NC Estuarium. On Saturday, February 9 adult ticketholders will be admitted to the Estuarium for half price; children admitted free.
Information about the ECWAF can be found at http://www.ecwguild.com or by calling 1-800-999-3857.

Friday, February 8
DockDogs Venue ~ Kugler Field, corner of Hudnell Street & 3rd Street
Onsite Registration / Practice – 9:00 am
• Big Air Wave # 1 – 10:00 am • Big Air Wave # 2 – 12:00 pm
• Big Air Wave # 3 – 2:00 pm • Big Air Wave # 4 – 4:00 pm

Saturday, February 9 ~ 9 AM to 5 PM
Free Shuttles Provided
Main Festival Venue ~ Washington Civic Center, 110 N. Gladden Street
Diverse groups of exhibitors offering hand crafted items.

Carving Competition Venue ~ Peterson Building, 310 W. Main St.
10:00 Decorative Life size 11:30 Decorative Miniatures 11:00 Charles Moore
11:30 Shorebirds 12:00 Decorative Heads 1:00 River Pairs (waterfront)
1:00 Decorative Floating 2:30 Pamlico Gunning

DockDogs Venue ~ Kugler Field, corner of Hudnell Street & 3rd Street
Onsite Registration / Practice – 8:00 am
• Big Air Wave # 5 – 9:00 am, • Big Air Wave # 6 – 10:30 am
• Big Air Wave # 7 – 12:00 pm, • Big Air Wave # 8 – 2:00 pm
• Extreme Vertical – 4:30 pm

Children Activities Venue ~ NC Estuarium, 223 East Water Street
Children’s painting workshops: 9:00am-10:00am, and 10:30am-11:30am (252) 948-0000
The NC Estuarium will be open to children and youth free of charge, adults at half price of $2.00
Other special activities are planned for children throughout the day.

Auction Venue ~ Washington Yacht & Country Club, 7155 River Road
Auction & Seafood Buffet at Washington Yacht & Country Club, dinner reservations required (phone: 1-800-999-3857 ext. 3). Dinner begins at 6:00. Live auction begins at 7:00 pm. Auction is open to the public.

Sunday, February 10 ~ 9:30 AM to 4 PM
Free Shuttles Provided
Main Festival Venue ~ Washington Civic Center, 110 N. Gladden Street
Diverse group of exhibitors offering hand crafted items.

DockDogs Venue ~ Kugler Field, corner of Hudnell Street & 3rd Street
Onsite Registration / Practice – 8:00 am
• Speed Retrieve – 9:00 am, • Big Air Wave # 9 – 10:30 am
• Big Air Wave # 10 – 12:30 pm, • Speed Retrieve Finals – 3:00 pm
• Big Air Finals start at 3:30 pm (Amateur, Semi-Pro, & Pro)

Carving Competition Venue ~ Peterson Building, 310 W. Main St.
11:00 NC Championship 11:30 Contemporary Antiques 12:00 Canvas
1:30 O’Neal 2:30 T.R.A.D.E 3:30 Competition Awards Ceremony

Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For the Washington City Docks

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of the Washington City Docks

South River - Click for Chartview

South River pierces the southern shores of the Neuse River/AICW, southeast of Oriental, NC. Depending on how it’s measured, the mouth of the South River is almost a mile across.

South River, Statute Mile: 178.5
During our transit south this past October 2012 we pulled into South River around dusk, heading for Lukens anchorage. We noticed something swimming off our bow, a big animal. We got the glasses out and saw it was a bear. We have seen bears swimming across the ICW before-the Alligator-Pungo Canal one spot-but this bear must have swum at least a half mile from the western to eastern shore. We followed its progress to the bank, where he got on land and went his way. We anchored, had dinner, then wondered about the bear’s return-if he might want to rest on our swim platform during his crossing.
Michael J. Horowitz
ALTAIR

WOW! That’s my favorite anchorage. Always see lots of wildlife, but never a bear.
Tony McMahon

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of South River

Even during the winter months, there’s still activity in this SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR community!

February 1, 2013
First Friday ArtWalk
Various Locations around Downtown Elizabeth City
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Admission: FREE
Arts of the Albemarle: 252-338-6455
Page After Page Bookstore: 252-335-7243
Serenity Studio Arts: 252-331-2940
Museum of the Albemarle: 252-335-1453
Kelly’s Color Studio: 252-202-1597
Elizabeth City Yoga: 252-435-3202
Two and a Half Women: 252-339-3868 or 252-267-3839
http://www.ecncart.com

February 6, 2013
History for Lunch at the Museum of the Albemarle
Bring your lunch, we provide the tea, and enjoy a curator’s talk on special topics of area interest.
Location: Museum of the Albemarle
12:15 pm – 12:45 pm
Admission: FREE
252-335-1453
http://www.museumofthealbemarle.com

February 9, 2013
Civil War Living History Public Day
Meet at the terminus of time and learn about life in America during the turbulent times of the 1860s. Reenactors, historians and Junior Docents will be offering demonstrations, cannon firing, lectures, book signings, and interactive activities for everyone.
Location: Museum of the Albemarle
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: FREE
252-335-1453
http://www.museumofthealbemarle.com

February 16, 2013
Memorable Sands Exhibit Opening at the Museum of the Albemarle
Location: Museum of the Albemarle
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: FREE
252-335-1453
http://www.museumofthealbemarle.com

New River Channel - Click for Chartview

The Waterway at New River Inlet was dredged in late 2012 and is currently shoal-free, but Capt. Ledoux is referring to the New River channel from New River Inlet/AICW intersection westward to Stones Bay near Sneads Ferry. If you’ve checked depths through this area recently, let us hear from you.

Has anyone recently made the run on the New River between day marks 13 through 18 on the New River? It was dredged a couple of years ago, but was shoaling in. I have not been up there since this past fall. Shrimpers were having trouble getting up to the fish houses in Sneads Ferry. Also between 28 and 29 tend to be shallow. Would be interested to know if anyone has been through these areas and how the current depths are.
Lance Ledoux

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of New River Channel

Back on 11/13/12, the SSECN published an article (now deleted, as its info is outdated) reporting that dredging had begun at the AICW/Brown Inlet Intersection Problem Stretch, south of Swansboro, NC. As many of you know, this “Problem Stretch” was perhaps the #1 headache for cruisers during the fall, 2012 transient season.
This dredging project was slated for completion by 12/16/12. Now, thanks to the report by Captain Raymond Smith below, we know this project has indeed been completed, and, at least for the moment, depths are not a problem on these waters.
HOWEVER, if past experience is any guide, and it usually is, shallow depths will make a reappearance at this intersection sometime by mid to late 2013. Stay tuned for further developments!

Cruised through Browns Inlet problem area today on a rising tide. No problem, just follow the markers. 14 feet of water. Not bad!!!
Raymond W. Smith

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

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

The Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net is very pleased to announce that our latest SSECN Sponsor, Port City Marina, will open during this upcoming summer (2013) in downtown Wilmington, NC. This facility will offer the cruising community just about everything that a cruising captain and crew could desire, and will be a MAJOR boost to the cruising amenities offered by the city of Wilmington.
Port City Marina will be located upstream of the existing city docks, also on the Cape Fear’s eastern banks. The marina’s basin has been dredged (see photos below) immediately north of the Wilmington Convention Center.
Coupled with SSECN Sponsor, Bennett Brothers Yachts – Cape Fear Marina, and the city docks, cruisers will now have a HOST of reasons to abandon the familiar confines of the AICW, and cruise upstream to this exciting port city.

Artist's Rendering of Port City Marina

The text below is taken from a recent Port City Marina Press Release:

Port City Marina Dockage Basin Dredging

New Destination Marina on the North Carolina Coast
Wilmington, North Carolina, December 11, 2012–Wilmington, North Carolina is excited to welcome the Port City Marina.

North Carolina based developer, USA InvestCo, recently announced plans to construct a 204-slip state-of-the-art marina located on the Cape Fear River in the heart of Downtown Wilmington, NC. The floating docks, which will accommodate boats up-to 130 feet in length, is scheduled to open in early summer 2013. The marina will provide all the amenities and conveniences of a modern marina including on-site restaurants, fuel, pump out, high-speed wireless internet, and customer-service orientated staff. Port City Marina will pride itself as being the first full-service marina located in the heart of a Historic Downtown in the mid-Atlantic.

Within walking distance, Boaters will find a vibrant array of locally owned shops and restaurants, a thriving art and cultural scene, the Riverwalk and historic district, the USS North Carolina Battleship (open for tours), horse-drawn carriage rides, or the simple enjoyment of Wilmington’s great sunsets from the comfort of the boat. Wilmington offers a cosmopolitan scene or a retreat to the natural wonders. With over 30 miles of shoreline, the Wilmington area has access to 3 world-class beaches; Wrightsville, Carolina, and Kure, all a short drive away. For those who like to hit the links, Wilmington boasts some of the area’s most enjoyable and beautiful courses, challenging all levels of golfers. With convenient access to Wilmington International Airport (ILM), the marina expects a healthy transient & seasonal customer base to round-out the annual dockage from the local market.

Consistently ranked as one of the East Coast’s top 10 cities to visit, Wilmington, North Carolina is where old world charm and the 21st Century meet to create a memorable experience for all ages.

Wilmington is not just another marina stop on the way to a destination, Wilmington is THE destination.

Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
The Marina is conveniently located just 2.7 miles from the Wilmington International and Executive Airport (ILM), and only minutes from NC-74/76, NC-17, and Interstate 40.

Marina Amenities
• Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington
• Only 5 Minutes from the Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
• State-of-the-Art Floating Concrete Docks for Boats up to 250’ LOA
• Drafts up to 25 Feet
• On-Site Concierge Desk & Marina Store with ATM
• Walking Distance To Shopping, Dinning & Entertainment
• 2 Premier Bar/Restaurants On-Site
• Future 10-story Indigo Hotel one block away
• Fuel-Service Fuel Dock with Ethanol-Free Gasoline and High Speed Diesel
• Metered Water & Electric Service (30, 50, & 100 amp; Single & Three Phase)
• Free High-Speed WiFi
• Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Seasonal/Annual Rates
Getting on Board
Port City Marina is currently under construction with a Grand Opening scheduled for summer 2013.

For more information or to join the mailing list for updates, visit http://www.portcitymarina.com or call 910.251.6151.

Alligator River Bridge - Click for Chartview

AICW cruising veterans have long known the decrepit Alligator River Swing Bridge (closed vertical clearance – 14 feet), will not open in high winds due to the possibility of mechanical injury to the bridge mechanism. Now, we hear this same, troublesome span may not open in heavy fog!!!

Cruisers from Maine who are used to traveling in fog should be aware that the Alligator River Bridge will not open in reduced visibility as they are afraid cars won’t see the stop lights. There are no set standards. According to the bridge tender, it is up to his discretion. I can see cars half a mile down the bridge from where I am now anchored in the middle of nowhere. With the current weather report, I could be here all day and night.
Roger Long S/V Strider

Kudos to the bridge tender. We have watched semi’s and others gun it to get across the ARB swing span after the lights have turned red. The tender is responsible for all the users, even the irresponsible ones.
Chris

Click Here To View the North Carolina Bridge Directory Listing For the Alligator River Bridge

Paddleboard Route - Click for Chartview

Motts Channel and Banks Channel just east of the Waterway in Wrightsville Beach are popular recreation areas and, despite the fact that “no restrictions will be placed” on these waters, please observe your best manners and give these boarders a wide berth and idle speed pass.

NC – NEUSE RIVER TO MYRTLE GROVE SOUND – HARBOR ISLAND/BANKS CHANNEL – MOTTS CHANNEL – PADDLEBOARD EVENT
Mariners are advised that the “Cold Stroke Classic” will be conducted on January 19, 2013 from 9 a.m. To 1 p.m. This event will include approximately 80 stand-up paddle boards ranging from 12 to 17 feet in length. The event will start at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort in Wrightsville Beach, proceed around Harbor Island via Motts Channel, the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and Banks Channel and conclude at the Blockade Runner Beach Resort. No restrictions will be placed on the use of any navigable waters by other parties. Chart: 11541.

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Paddleboard Route

Surf City Bridcge - Click for Chartview

Because Sears Landing is not a marina, this restaurant with transient dockage will not be found in our NC Marina Directory, so we are very grateful to the Captain Tigar for bringing this spot to our attention. It certainly sounds YUMMY.

Cruising News:
Heading South on the ICW, just before the Surf City bridge, turn right and make your way in about 120 yards to Sears Landing. This is a restaurant with some overnight dock space. At low tide, you may have less than 5 ft. depth, but the floating docks are nice, a long garden hose gives water even in winter (regular faucets in warmer weather), there are power outlets, and the food is superb. Heads may not be available late night after the restaurant closes — this is a restaurant not a marina. For 11 years, this establishment has been here and gets by without advertising its attractions. Try the grilled or fried seafood, and for a wickedly delicious treat, try the island rolls.
Michael and Jane Tigar

Sears landing is an excellent restaurant and the four slips there, while adequate, are a bit pricey for what they offer. I spent 3 days in Surf City a month ago riding out some terrible weather while headed south. We couldn’t get in the Sears Landing channel (in fairness, it was dead low tide and we draw 4 ft) so we took the channel opposite, also just north of the bridge. The former docks at the south end of this channel are cordoned off with cable stretched across, this because of a foreclosure and resulting liability issues. However, we were fortunate to find a dozen or so slips at the [former] Beachhouse Marina dry storage facility that were available for reasonable price ($1.25/ft) and with full amenities. No water (winter, again) but everything else — clean 24 hr heads, 30 amps, laundry room, WiFi in the lounge, floating docks, supermarket via courtesy vehicle, accommodating and helpful personnel. Despite some storefronts in Surf City looking like a movie set for a spaghetti western, we found the town to have remarkable amenities with excellent restaurants, decent stores for basics (aimed more to the fishing crowd, though), and all within easy walking distance. Sears Landing is a short way across the ICW bridge and I’ll second Captain Jane’s comments about their offerings – top notch food and service! In all, Surf City is a good stop in a stretch of the waterway where such places are not often to be found. Sadly, as we reported in May of 2012, Beach House Marina has closed (see link below).
Andy Denmark

Click Here To View An Article on the closing of Beach House Marina

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Surf City Bridge

As part of its 300′th Anniversary, the charming and historic town of Edenton, North Carolina, our newest SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is planning on a HUGE event to welcome the cruising community during the first part of May, 2013. PLEASE take a good look below at all the details already in place! We will bring you more information as soon as it becomes available.
Notice the FREE dockage at the city marina (during the week of 5/6/13 to 5/12/13 ONLY!), and the anticipated water taxi if the marina becomes full, and some vessels need to anchor off the town waterfront! Coupled the with this community’s many historic and striking homes and public buildings, CRUISERS HAVE MANY, MANY REASONS TO LEAVE THE COMFORTABLE CONFINES OF THE AICW AND CRUISE WEST ON ALBEMARLE SOUND TO THE EDENTON WATERFRONT! SEE YOU THERE!!!!

Claiborne,
Please see below information on the upcoming Cruiser Rally in celebration of Edenton’s 300th Anniversary that we hope you can be a part of and offer to cruisers you think would be interested:

We have established some parameters for the proposed Cruiser Rally at Edenton and done some tentative planning of a program to tempt some of the ICW cruisers heading North in the spring, to turn left and visit our historic and pretty little town.

Basically, we will throw the doors open between the 6th and the 12th of May 2013 to all visitors by water. We will offer free docking, free trolley tours, free guided tours, free shuttle bus to get to shops for all water borne visitors. There are only 9 docks at the town harbor that have electricity and water available, but overflow can tie up along the inside of the breakwater and we are planning a water taxi service if people elect to anchor in the bay.

As well as the land based activities that concentrate on the historic buildings of Edenton, there will also be kayaking available either using the town kayaks or cruisers own, to explore the creeks that extend on either side of the harbor. These could also be explored in dinks. We are exploring ways of having this as a water borne guided tour.

To help with the passage up to Edenton from the Alligator River, some of our members are planning a cook out in the Yeopim River and the Scuppernong River which effectively splits the journey in two. Cruisers could use these events as a prelude to arriving, but early arrivals could also attend as it is only a half day trip to either or both locations. Dates and further details on these events will be coming soon.

The plan is to have the week act as the collection time for the cruisers then at the weekend have a reception and welcome hosted by the Edenton Yacht Club on the Friday evening, followed on Saturday evening by a presentation by some speakers. We are hoping that you will be persuaded to talk about the various opportunities for exploration around the west end of the Albemarle Sound. In the hope that this will give the cruisers that have made the trip up, something to go and look at before they leave on the way back.

There will be slips available at the Edenton Marina too, but they are somewhat removed from downtown and it would probably be better from a social point of view to anchor off and be part of the action rather than be round the corner and a bit out of it.

Information about Edenton and the 300th celebration can be accessed on their web site, www.visitedenton.com The local marinas can be checked out at http://marinas.com/browse/marina/US/NC/1/E

If you could let your members know that this event is going to happen and get them to pencil in attending that would be much appreciated. I will forward more detailed information as we get closer to the time and it would be nice from an organization point of view if we could get potential visitors to register in some way so that we know what to expect and can plan accordingly.

I had thought that if we pin down the dates and locations of the feeder events in the new year, then we could ask for a commitment, always realizing that stuff happens when on the water and that nothing is cast in stone. But a general idea would be a great help.

Thank you for you help so far. Please feel free to advise and guide us in providing the information needed to attract a substantial crowd to make the trip up the sound to see us. We know that they will find it worthwhile, what do we have to do to make them realize it?

Best regards,
Brian FitzSimons and Nancy Nicholls
Edenton Yacht Club and Chowan County TDA

Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Edenton Harbor (City Marina)

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Edenton Harbor

Even during the winter months there are things to see and do within the confines of this Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net sponsor!

December 31, 2012 – January 1, 2013
New Years Eve at Groupers Waterfront Restaurant
Featuring: Whiskey Creek Band
Location: Groupers Waterfront Restaurant
8:00 pm – 12:00 am
Admission: $10.00 per person in advance/$15.00 per person at the door (Includes: Live Band & Breakfast Buffet)
252-331-2431

January 2, 2013
History for Lunch at the Museum of the Albemarle
Bring your lunch, we provide the tea, and enjoy a curator’s talk on special topics of area interest.
Location: Museum of the Albemarle
12:15 pm – 12:45 pm
Admission: FREE
252-335-1453
http://www.museumofthealbemarle.com

January 4, 2013
First Friday ArtWalk
Various Locations around Downtown Elizabeth City
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Admission: FREE

January 12, 2013
MOA Presents: Jeanne Jolly
Bring your lunch, we provide the tea, and enjoy a curator’s talk on special topics of area interest.
Location: Museum of the Albemarle – The Gaither Family Auditorium
7:00 pm
Admission: $15.00 for members, $20.00 for non-members
252-335-1453
http://www.museumofthealbemarle.com

January 19, 2013
Scotty McCreery Exhibit Opening at the Museum of the Albemarle
Location: Museum of the Albemarle
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Admission: FREE
252-335-1453
http://www.museumofthealbemarle.com

Already known for their expertise in yacht repairs, this award further confirms that reputation. Bennett Brothers Yachts/Cape Fear Marina is a superb marina and repair yard facility near downtown Wilmington, NC, on the Cape Fear River. These good folks are also a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR.

BENNETT BROTHERS YACHTS AWARDED UNITED STATES COAST GUARD STATION OREGON CONTRACT
Wilmington, NC: Bennett Brothers Yachts, a full service boatyard located at the Cape Fear Marina in Wilmington, NC, just announced they have been awarded a United States Coast Guard (USCG) contract for the repair of the USCG 47258 Oregon vessel. This is the fourth USCG vessel to come to the yard for repairs this year.
Bennett Brothers Yachts is one of only two boatyards certified by the USCG in the state. This certification is now a requirement in order to bid on any government solicitations. The certification requires a rigorous review process and adherence to strict guidelines to make sure the facility meets the standards demanded by the USCG.
Patricia Bennett, president of Bennett Brothers Yachts, said, ” It is very rewarding to have a facility and crew that is entrusted to the repair of the Coast Guard vessels. Our strategic location makes it very convenient for their personnel to bring the vessels to our yard.” The work performed will include a complete renewal of hull and deck including the application of non-skid materials on deck.
Bennett Brothers Yachts is celebrating 26 years repairing, building and brokering boats of all kinds and sizes. With a staff of 20 skilled craftsmen and a 70 Ton Marine Travel lift, they can work on boats up to 90 feet.
Their riverfront location in downtown Wilmington draws yacht owners from around the world.
For more information, please call Patricia Donovan Bennett: 910-233-1463

USCG Station Oregon Being Hauled

BBY personnel - Bryan Henderson and Oliver Arms

Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s North Carolina Marina Directory Listing For Cape Fear Marina

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Bennett Brothers Yachts/Cape Fear Marina

SR 74 Bridge - Click for Chartview

This is a very advance notice of this 5-hour closure to navigation, so mark your calendar. The State Road 74 bridge has a closed vertical clearance of 20ft.

NC – ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY – NEUSE RIVER TO MYRTLE GROVE SOUND – NEW RIVER-CAPE FEAR RIVER
To accommodate the Wrightsville Beach/Quintiles Marathon scheduled for Sunday, March 17 2013, mariners are advised that the S.R. 74 Bridge, across AIWW mile 283.1, at Wrightsville Beach, NC will remain in the closed position from 5 a.m. through 10 a.m. Mariners able to pass under the closed span (20 feet MHW) may do so, and should adjust their transits accordingly. Chart 11541

Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s North Carolina Bridge Directory Listing For SR 74 Bridge

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