Intersection of AICW and Browns Inlet
Posted by admin | Posted on 05-29-2009
Intersection of AICW and Browns Inlet
Statute Mile 237, North Carolina AICW
The Problem: The AICW waters from the Waterway’s intersection with shallow Browns Inlet to a point just north of the Onslow Bridge, have been shoaling badly for only the last several years. During the fall of 2011, this problem stretch was shaping up as the worst section of the Waterway between Norfolk and Miami. Then, confirmed word was received of “spot dredging” undertaken by the US Army Corps of Engineers between the AICW/New River juncture, and Browns Inlet. This project should be completed sometime during the third full week of October, 2011. Thereafter, depths shouldn’t be nearly as much a problem, for several months at least. Eventually, shoaling will reappear here, but let’s enjoy the interim.
The Solution: If you cruise through this section of the AICW prior to 10/21/11, be on the watch for dredging. Otherwise, the fall, 2011 “spot dredging” should make this stretch far easier to navigate, at least until spring of 2012 when shoaling will more than likely once again raise its ugly head
