Cedar Creek is the only really good anchorage anywhere near the ICW between Neuse River and the Morehead – City. There have been several earlier postings on this page concerning the sunken or semi-sunken wreck here, so watch out for that hazzard.

Subject: Cedar Creek anchorage MM187
Message: Cedar Creek anchorage, just off Adams Creek at green “9” at MM 187 is a great anchorage. Room for a number of boats in water that runs about 7.5 feet deep. Only caution: a sailboat sunk in the anchorage several years ago – its mast used to be visible, but now the mast is gone and the sunken boat is marked with PVC pipe and several orange floats. Just avoid them as you pass and anchor further to the east.

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I’m glad Captains Nita and Rick found such a warm welcome at Morhead City Yacht Basin. As I’ve often said, after its total rebuild several years ago, this is one of the BEST marinas from North Carolina to New Orleans. And, of course, they are also a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

MOREHEAD CITY (9/3 – 9/8, TS Hanna). We went to the MC Yacht Basin there because it is on the north side of US 70 and better protected than the marinas along the waterfront. They took us in with a warning that we might have to evacuate, but were very friendly and helpful. Many of the slip owners were taking their boats up to Core Creek for haul out, while some others (like us) were coming in for refuge! The town was semi-closed, but we enjoyed suppers at Floyd’s, Sanitary Seafood, and the Ice House. There is a courtesy car available (for $10 rental) for grocery and other shopping. About 0600 Saturday morning we had gusts to better that 60 mph. Several of us had canvas casualties, but no serious damage.
Regards, Nita and Rick George aboard MV Hale Kai

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I think I can state, without any fear of passing along an inaccuracy, that Cape Lookout Bight is THE most popular anchorage along the North Carolina coastline. An approach from Beaufort inlet is relatively easy, being sure to follow the charts and exercise the usual caution. Trying to cruise into the Bight from Harkers Island is another story entirely, and I specifically do NOT recommend this passage for vessels larger than 25 feet, or those drawing 3 feet or more!

CAPE LOOKOUT BIGHT (9/3). One of the best anchorages we've ever done.  The lighthouse and beach were definitely worth a ride in the dink.  We would have stayed another night if TS Hanna had not been coming along.
Regards, Nita and Rick George aboard MV Hale Kai