Reminder re Southbound into Beaufort, NC, AICW Statute Mile 205
With a closed vertical clearance of 13ft, the Gallants Channel – Grayden Paul Bridge is off the Waterway and is frequently used by southbound cruisers to visit the Beaufort waterfront. Town Creek , on the north side of the bridge, is home to one of SSECN’s newest SPONSORS: Home Smith’s Docks and Marina.
Just a reminder for those southbound via Beaufort, NC.
If you are taking the `back way’ into Beaufort, via Gallants channel, the Beaufort City Bridge (US 70 ‘“ at Town Creek) does NOT open at 4:30pm, 5:00pm, 5:30pm or 6:00pm. if you miss the 4:00 opening, it’s best take the Morehead City route around Radio Island.
It only adds 1/2 hr or so if you know in advance you’re going to miss the bridge opening.
Geoff Cooke
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Gallants Channel
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Homer Smith’s Docks and Marina
Comments from Cruisers (1)
In the past, the Gallants Channel has often been choked with small boats anchored in the channel and fishing. Going around the south route to Beaufort Docks is a lot easier on the nerves.