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Oct 9, 2018by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 33.906,-78.3859999
New Survey of Problem Stretch AICW/Shallotte Inlet Intersection, NC Statute Mile 332

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Our thanks to Robert Sherer, ICW Cruising Guide by Bob423, for this report and survey of Shallotte Inlet/AICW Intersection.
The ICW at Shallotte Inlet has a new survey as of 10/1/2018. Just follow the old channel but note the placement of G81, it’s on the red side of the channel. That could be confusing. You can still honor the buoys but you have to hug G81. I’ll have a GPX route Wednesday.
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Mar 13, 2018by: Larry Dorminy 4 Comments 33.876,-78.00089999
Avoiding Shallotte and Lockwoods Folly Problem Stretches, NC AICW

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Skipper Jim Lea offers an offshore route to avoid two Waterway Problem Stretches in NC. And Jim mentions Bald Head Island Marina, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!
The best way to get through this area is to avoid it altogether by exiting the ICW via the Little River Inlet and enjoying a short relaxing sail across Long Bay to re-enter via the Cape Fear River. In eight trips up and down the ICW we have always done this outside hop. In addition, there is a beautiful anchorage off Bird Island at the mouth of the Little River Inlet, avoiding the usually crowded anchorage in Calabash Creek.
At the mouth of the Cape Fear River, the marina at Bald Head Island is an excellent stop.
Jim Lea
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"Fire Dog" -  March 16, 2018 - 6:50 pm

What is the distance on the outside run. Cape Fear to Little River.
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"Fire Dog" -  March 16, 2018 - 6:48 pm

What is the distance on that outside run. Cape Fear to Little River.
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Pamela Douglas Webster -  March 15, 2018 - 5:44 pm

These areas were recently dredged. We saw good depths when we passed through in December 2017. Just in case someone prefers not to duck out.
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Cruisers' Net -  March 15, 2018 - 11:08 pm

Thanks Pamela.
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Mar 8, 2018by: Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 33.9061,-78.3859999
Comments on Problem Stretch Shallotte Inlet/AICW Intersection, Statute Mile 330

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The intersection of Shallotte Inlet and the Waterway has been an infamous Problem Stretch for years, but these observations and detailed report from experienced cruiser, Tom Hale, will help you plan for your passage through this Problem Stretch.
The real NC trouble spot according to the USACE survey of February 18 is in Shallotte inlet. They are reporting depths in the 4-6 foot range according to the survey, and that is what we found in November. That channel is very narrow, perhaps as narrow as 30′. When transiting Shallotte it is wise to time your transit on a rising tide to get the extra water level help. Please see Shallotte Survey for more detail.
There is a SAIL Magazine Secrets of the ICW FB page which has a lot of charts and tracks for dealing with the known trouble spots along the Atlantic ICW.
Tom Hale – reprinted with permission from AGLCA’s Forum
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Jim Lea - March 12, 2018 - 7:04 pm

The best way to get through this area is to avoid it altogether by exiting the ICW via the Little River Inlet and enjoying a short relaxing sail across Long Bay to re-enter via the Cape Fear River. In eight trips up and down the ICW we have always done this outside hop. In addition, there is a beautiful anchorage off Bird Island at the mouth of the Little River Inlet, avoiding the usually crowded anchorage in Calabash Creek.
At the mouth of the Cape Fear River, the marina at Bald Head Island is an excellent stop.
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Oct 18, 2017by: Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 33.9061,-78.3859999
Report from Shalotte Inlet Problem Stretch, AICW Statute Mile 330

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The intersection of Shalotte Inlet and the Waterway has been an infamous Problem Stretch for years and we thank Philip Mullins for this report and observations.
Follow markers very closely. Crossed at low tide and last green can in inlet was aground about 3/4 way though inlet. Made it by, but the shoal was visible as we passed.
Phillip Mullins
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George Hospodar - October 18, 2017 - 11:37 am

On 10/12/17, 1 hour after low water my wife, Pat, and I passed by Shallotte Inlet on the ICW and found no less that 6′ of water following the marked channel.
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Mar 17, 2017by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 33.9061,-78.3859999
Low Tide Passage Through Shallotte/AICW Intersection Statute Mile 330

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The intersection of Shallotte Inlet and the Waterway has been an infamous Problem Stretch for years, but this report from experienced cruiser, Roger Long, holds promise for a safe Spring Migration.
I’ve made these passages [Shallotte and Lockwoods Folly] several times and always found plenty of water. Circumstances required us to transit northbound with .2 feet of water in Shallotte and Lockwoods at dead low. I called TowboatUS for their opinion with our 3’ – 9” draft. He said it shouldn’t be a problem if I knew the route and Lockwoods had just been dredged so should be easy.
We went through Shallotte and never saw less than 5 feet by nearly leaving paint on the first red buoy, R 82. It might have been more difficult with another foot of tide as we wouldn’t have had the bare sandbanks for an additional guide.
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Oct 17, 2016by: Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 33.9061,-78.3859999
UPDATE: Survey and Report from AICW/Shallotte Inlet Intersection, AICW Statute Mile 330

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Latest reports, Problem Stretch Report and /160432 confirm that the shallowest spot was at G81 in the Shallotte intersection and that the other nav aids appear to be on-station. That shallow water at G81 is confirmed by a report and survey sent by Hank Pomeranz of Carolina Yacht Care in Southport. The current advice for this intersection remains: mid to high tide and HUG THE RED!
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE – This is an extremely tight squeeze through here at MLW for all but the shallowest draft boats. Check the most recent USACE survey at: http://saw-nav.usace.army.mil/AIWW/CFRLR/T_19-20/Tangent_19-20.pdf.
We took our work boat down there after Matthew. Between R80A and R82, we followed the USACE track and found 5′ MLW with rapid shoaling on the green side. We tried the same run again closer to the red side and found 6.4′ MLW. The challenge is that it’s narrow through there.
Suggest transiting this inlet on a mid and rising tide and favoring a line between R80A and R82 – perhaps 10′ off. Slow and easy.
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Michael Levy - November 22, 2016 - 4:34 pm

Shallotte Inlet again saw 8-10’ mid channel but then strayed too close to G81 and ran aground – fortunately on a rising tide.
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Oct 16, 2016by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 33.9061,-78.3859999
Grounding at Shalotte Inlet Problem Stretch, AICW Statute Mile 330

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An earlier Problem Stretch Report confirmed that the shallowest spot was at G81 in the Shalotte intersection and that the other nav aids appear to be on-station. That shallow water at G81 has now been confirmed by the keel of Darryl Desmarteau’s vessel. We are glad he has able to back off with no damage. Thank you, Darryl, for your report. The current advice for this intersection: hug the Red!
Travelling N on 10/14/2016 in trawler with 3′ 8″ draft. about 1h before low tide. Ran hard aground following mid channel course between G 81 and R 80,. I was able to back off and continue staying close to R 80. it was like a wall and in my view G 81 is essentially on top of a shoal extending well to port.
Darryl Desmarteau
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Oct 12, 2016by: Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 33.9209,-78.23629999
Post-Matthew Report from Lockwood Folly and Shalotte Inlet Intersections,

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Just received word from Carmen Salemno that Lockwood Folly Inlet and Shalotte Inlet AICW Intersections are passable and that the nav aids appear to be on-station. Shallowest spot was at G81 in the Shalotte intersection. He also reported extensive damage to private docks along the Waterway. Our thanks for this report goes to Carmen and Cathy Salemno who are traveling south in their Grand Banks, having ridden out Matthew at Southport Marina.
See /160354 for a post-Matthew survey and report on Lockwood Folly.
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Hank Pomeranz - October 17, 2016 - 9:00 am

LOCAL KNOWLEDGE – This is an extremely tight squeeze through here at MLW for all but the shallowest draft boats. Check the most recent USACE survey at: http://saw-nav.usace.army.mil/AIWW/CFRLR/T_19-20/Tangent_19-20.pdf.
We took our work boat down there after Matthew. Between R80A and R82, we followed the USACE track and found 5′ MLW with rapid shoaling on the green side. We tried the same run again closer to the red side and found 6.4′ MLW. The challenge is that it’s narrow through there.
Suggest transiting this inlet on a mid and rising tide and favoring a line between R80A and R82 – perhaps 10′ off. Slow and easy.
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Jul 12, 2016by: Larry Dorminy 2 Comments 33.906,-78.389999
Update on AICW/Shallotte Inlet Intersection, Statute Mile 330

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Dredging of this perennial AICW Problem Stretch was last done in the Spring of 2014. From John Winter’s report, dredging is needed again. As always, we recommend caution and mid to high tide for this intersection. Thank you John for this update. /span>
Came through July 12, 2016 at 0.5 feet above low tide and saw 3.9 feet where all the nuns are at one point. Stopped and felt around side to side and could not find any deeper water. We draw 46″ but did not feel bottom.
John Winter
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Michael Loy - August 17, 2016 - 6:46 am

Coming south 16Aug16 at +1′ above low. Draw 4′. At idle speed ran hard aground in mid-channel just past green buoy. C-Map charting [updated Sep15] shows channel angles sharply toward red at the green buoy — should have followed its suggestion. My mistake was to “stay mid-channel.” The bottom raised VERY quickly, almost a wall. After backing off, saw above 10′ in area on line between reds.
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Captain Jerry Taylor - July 16, 2016 - 8:59 pm

July 16, 2016
Just touched at Shalotte inlet. In the middle of the marked channel with the tide up 1.7 feet. Our draft 4.5 Ft.
Felt like a sand ridge. Fortunately we are a single so no harm done.
Captain Jerry Taylor
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