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Mar 5, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Good Words For Bennett Brothers Yachts/Cape Fear Marina – off the AICW on Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC
Always very nice to hear that a fellow cruiser has had a good experience with one of our SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSORS! Great dockage and quality repairs are what you will find here. In addition to the “mile” dinghy ride, mentioned below, you can also take a quick taxi ride into the downtown Wilmington district, where you will find much to see, do and EAT. By all accounts, don’t dare miss the Pilot House restaurant!
We had work done there this Spring and were very pleased with the results. The docks are nice floating docks just north of town…not a great location for sightseeing unless you dinghy about a mile southward, but a great location as a hurricane hole or to get work done
efficiently and reasonably.
Betsy Johnson
Rick ‘n Roll
And, from our good friend, Captain Tricia Bennett, owner of this fine facility:
Bennett Brothers Yachts is located in a hurricane safe haven at the Cape Fear Marina in Wilmington, NC. Historically, ships have fled to the location on the Northeast Cape Fear River to seek refuge. Bennett Brothers Yachts is the full service boatyard on site at the marina. The location is recognized by insurance companies as a safe haven and they may reduce your premium or contribute to a hurricane haulout at our facility. We have our 2013 Hurriance Reservation Plan, available on our website – http://www.bbyachts.com. There is no cost to sign up. For more information, please call Bryan Henderson, Service Manager – Bennett Brothers Yachts.
Many thanks.
Best Regards,
Patricia Donovan Bennett
President
Bennett Brothers Yachts, Inc.
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Dec 11, 2012by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 34.2399,-77.95099999
New Downtown Wilmington, NC Marina Under Construction, Cape Fear River

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Port City Marina is currently under construction with a Grand Opening scheduled for summer 2013. This facility will be a WONDERFUL addition to the cruising scene, and will furnish more reason than ever for captains to leave the comfortable confines of the AICW, and journey upstream on the Cape Fear River to downtown Wilmington!
For more information or to join the mailing list for updates, visit www.portcitymarina.com or call 910.251.6151.
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.
Amenities:
Â§ Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Wilmington
Â§ Only 5 Minutes from the Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
Â§ State-of-the-Art Floating Concrete Docks for Boats up to 250′ LOA
Â§ Drafts up to 25 Feet
Â§ On-Site Concierge Desk & Marina Store with ATM
Â§ Walking Distance To Shopping, Dinning & Entertainment
Â§ 2 Premier Bar/Restaurants On-Site
Â§ Future 10-story Indigo Hotel one block away
Â§ Fuel-Service Fuel Dock with Ethanol-Free Gasoline and High Speed Diesel
Â§ Metered Water & Electric Service (30, 50, & 100 amp; Single & Three Phase)
Â§ Free High-Speed WiFi
Â§ Daily/Weekly/Monthly/Seasonal/Annual Rates
Larry Rizzo
Port City Marina
720 N. 3rd Street, Third Floor
Wilmington, NC 28401
P: 910.251.6151
E: larryr@portcitymarina.com
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Oct 12, 2012by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
Praise for Southport Marina, Cape Fear River, AICW Statute Mile 309
Southport Marina – A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! – lies just west of the Cape Fear River along the northern banks of the Waterway hard by flashing daybeacon #2A.
Southport Marina is always good and a treat! As you know, laundry and shower facilities are on site. PJ’s, a converted gas station across the street is great for breakfast. Moore Street Market, recommended by a local, was a lunchtime treat. We’d never have seen their obscure sign. Came upon a retired biology prof who’s a water colorist and such a delightful man. Love his work and the bright colors of local scenes. When we visit Southport, it’s always difficult to drag ourselves away.
Laura Bender
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Sep 21, 2012by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
More Praise for Public Docks, Wilmington, NC on the Cape Fear River
Wilmington, NC, on the Cape Fear River off the AICW, is a longtime popular side trip for many Waterway cruisers. The City Docks are located along the easterly banks of the Cape Fear River, in downtown Wilmington, just west of the high-rise Hilton hotel.
Just spent a week here on the dock in front of the Hilton. Would have stayed a month but the city will only give a daily rate and it was just too expensive to stay longer. I am utterly enchanted with downtown Wilmington and the city dock access to the area is excellent. The wooden River Walk runs for a mile along the riverfront and is just alive with walkers, runners, etc. We even had a very large 5k race group come running by one afternoon. The battleship North Carolina is right across the river and open for touring. The Cape Fear Museum and the Wilmington Railroad Museum are both within walking distance and very worth the time. Farmers Market on Saturday morning, beautiful old homes, gorgeous old churches, lots of shopping and plenty of restaurant variety, Wilmington has it all. The only negatives are dock cost, being waked fairly frequently and many large logs floating up and down the river.
Paula Spence, M/Y Sea Eagle
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Sep 17, 2012by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Southport Marina Has Dredged to 6 and 8-Foot Depths (Statute Mile 309)
Looks like this SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR just got even better! We highly recommend a stop here as you are cruising south this fall, or just spending a night away from home base, while exploring the waters of southeastern North Carolina. And, after you coil the lines, it’s an easy walk of several blocks to Mr. P’s Bistro (910-457-0801). YUMMMMMM!
Southport Marina ‘“ Southport NC – We are excited to let all boaters know we have completed our dredging project that began in early spring. All interior marina slips have been dredged to a low tide depth of 6′ and our transient dock and approach depths average 8’. Make sure you make Southport Marina a stop on your next cruise!
Vanessa Jenkins, MIRM
Southport Marina is a great stop. Numerous other waterfront restaurants are all within walking distance. The grocery store is a little further. Atlantic Marine is a handy store as well.
David Craft
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Aug 6, 2012by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
AICW Marine Fatalities, Snow’s Cut and Southport, NC
Snow’s Cut begins at Statute Mile 295 and Southport is on the Cape Fear River at Statute Mile 309. Our thoughts go out to the families of these victims.
Cruising News:
Regret that Wilmington NC reported a drowning in Snow’s Cut Sunday and a boating fatality near Southport, Sat. eve. Southport appears to have been due to navigational hazard/error. Very sorry to learn of these losses.
Sherri
This Article from Star News Online: Click link below for full report.
The search continued Monday morning for a boy believed drowned in the waters beneath the Snow’s Cut bridge Saturday.
The 13-year-old Rocky Point boy went missing about 1:45 pm Saturday. He was with his parents and 3-year-old brother swimming and fishing along the southern banks of the Intracoastal Waterway near Carolina Beach, according to the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office.
http://www.starnewsonline.com/article/20120805/ARTICLES/120809853

A U.S. Coast Guard boat searches the water under Snow’s Cut Bridge for a teenager who disappeared in the water about 1:40 p.m. on Aug. 4, 2012.
This article from WCET – TV6, Wilmington, NC. Click link below for full article:
SOUTHPORT, NC (WECT) – A Wilmington woman is dead and another three are hurt after a boat crashed into a platform in Southport, according to the Coast Guard.
According to Sgt. Ben Meyer, Barbara Pierce, 57, was pronounced dead at New Hanover Regional Medical Center due to injuries sustained from the boat crash.
Meyer said, Pierce’s husband, Edward Pierce, 58, was driving the boat and most likely slammed into a concrete slab in the Cape Fear River, trying to avoid a collision. The two of them along with passengers Michelle Boley, 30, and Taylor Gill, 25, were headed north to Wilmington.
On Saturday night, good Samaritans helped the responding agency with the rescue. Pierce contacted the Coast Guard for help at approximately 9 p.m. A 25-foot response boat was dispatched, according to the release.
If you have more details about the circumstances of this collision, let us hear from you. Thanks!
I am puzzled as to why the obstacle that the Pierce boat struck is not lighted or better yet, removed.
Horace Whitaker
http://www.wect.com/story/19199168/coast-guard-reponds-to-fatal-boat-crash-in-southport
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Jul 15, 2012by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
Praise for Wilmington, NC on the Cape Fear River
Wilmington, NC, on the Cape Fear River off the AICW, is a longtime popular side trip for many Waterway cruisers.
On your way up or down the East coast consider coming up the Cape Fear River to Wilmington. There is plenty of dockage in the downtown area where numerous good restaurants, entertainment, and hotels are available. There is also fuel at one or two of the marinas close to downtown. Wilmington is more of a cosmopolitan city than its size would indicate. Numerous different types of people cross paths here including mariners, college students, nature lovers, surfers, military, country folk, country clubbers, gays, tourists, “old” Wilmington types, beach bums, and red necks and everyone seems to get along.
Edmond Badham
COSMO
Wilmington, NC
Agree.
We made the trip up a few weeks ago from Southport for the evening. Anchored in the anchorage in the Brunswick River for a little swim. I forgot about the Gaters up by the Battleship. Dockage is great and choices of places to eat is as well. We even saw a Harbor Seal down by the State Docks.
David Craft
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Jul 6, 2012by: Claiborne Young No Comments
A Visit to Oak Island and Blue Water Point Marina (Statute Mile 320)
As part of the Salty Southeast Cruisers Net’s strategic partnership with Captain Cathy Gillenwater and her web-site, “East Coast Boating Adventures” (http://www.eastcoastboatingadventures.com/), Captain Cathy takes us on a tour of an extreme southeastern North Carolina facility, Blue Water Point Motel, Marina and Restaurant. Please visit:
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Jul 6, 2012by: Claiborne Young No Comments
An Excellent Visit To Bald Head Island (off the AICW, at the Mouth of North Carolina’s Cape Fear River)
As part of the Salty Southeast Cruisers Net’s strategic partnership with Captain Cathy Gillenwater and her web-site, “East Coast Boating Adventures” (http://www.eastcoastboatingadventures.com/), Captain Cathy Captain Cathy visits SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Bald Head Island. Her photography associated with this article is really well worth a perusal all by itself:

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Apr 28, 2012by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
Favorable Tidal Currents from Myrtle Beach, SC to Carolina Beach, NC
Capt. Miller shares good advice regarding northbound currents in the Waterway.
Subject: Favorable Current Northbound from Dock Holiday Marina
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We departed Dock Holiday Marina two hours after North Myrtle Beach low tide and enjoyed a following or slack current all of the way to Southport.
Subject: Northbound Boost from Current when Departing Southport
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We tried Skipper Bob’s suggestion of departing Southport one hour before high tide and found that we enjoyed a following current all the way up Cape Fear River and as far as Carolina Beach Inlet.
Max Miller
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Apr 25, 2012by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Praise for Cape Fear Marina – Bennett Brothers Yachts (off the AICW on the Northeast Cape Fear River in Wilmington, NC)
SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR Cape Fear Marina – Bennett Brothers Yachts is a truly class act indeed. The late Paul Bennett, who I was privileged to call my friend, left behind a shining legacy of a fine marina and a repair yard second to none. His first-rate, first-mate, Patricia Bennett, continues this same tradition, and I can say with no fear of relaying any sort of inaccuracy, that seldom will you find a better place to coil your lines or leave your vessel for servicing.
This fine facility is located upstream of the downtown Wilmington, NC waterfront, on the Northeast Cape Fear River (the starboard fork, cruising upstream). Soon after passing under the 42-foot Isabel Holmes ‘“ Highway 117 bascule bridge.
Come stop by Bennett Brothers Yachts and the Cape Fear Marina in Wilmington, North Carolina! We are located in one of the most picturesque southern cities on the east coast. Nestled along the banks of the Northeast Cape Fear River, it is the perfect spot to come for for a weekend or the season. A hurricane safe harbor, you can get on our reservation list to make sure you have a place to go if the weather gets ugly. We are a full service boatyard, celebrating 26 years in the business and have the
ability to do just about anything you might want to consider from a spanky paint job, electronics installation, engine alignment, gel coat repairs, etc. We are 5 minutes
from the Wilmington International Airport and just minutes off I-40. If you need to leave your boat for any length of time, we can provide a monthly maintenance service and can customize to your needs.
Give us a call anytime – 910-772-9277 or go to our website – http://www.bbyachts.com . Free ice and Free Wifi!
Submitted by Patricia Bennett,
President, Bennett Brothers Yachts.
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Apr 19, 2012by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Maximum 45 Foot Vessel Size at Carolina Beach State Park Marina, AICW Statute Mile 297
After catching site of the short posting below which originally appeared in the AGLCA Forum, we check our own listing for Carolina Beach State Park Marina in the Net’s North Carolina Marina Directory, and discovered that we have had a note all along that “45” feet with the maximum size vessel that could be berthed here. A telephone call on 4/19/12 verified the accuracy of this info!
We were told vessel length was limited to forty[-five] feet.
Jim & Pam
We stayed there earlier this week. We are 42ft and had no problem getting in or docking.
Great Value
John Sagel
“Seas 2 Day”
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Apr 19, 2012by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Wilmington Marine Center (off the AICW on Cape Fear River, near Wilmington, NC)
Wilmington Marine Center is a combination marina and extensive repair yard facility which sits in a sheltered harbor along the eastern banks of the Cape Fear River. This facility’s entrance channel cuts east abeam of marker #59.
Visitors should be prepared to find that Wilmington Marine Center is located in an industrial district. No shopping or dining is to be found within walking or even bike riding distance of the dockage basin. You will need a taxi to visit Wilmington’s many find restaurants and historic attractions.
We kept our boat at the Wilmington Marine Center for the 8 months in 2010/2011 while we were back in Florida for the fall & winter. Skip and his staff were wonderful. I cannot say too much about the level of service we received while there. When we were looking for a place to leave our boat for this layup period that we felt was protected against storms and was convenient to a boat yard, and WMC fit for us.
Gregory Poole Marine repairs is located at the marina and DeMann Diesels, Tom DeMann and company, is located across the street. We had repairs done by both companies (bottom painting and misc other work at Poole and Cummins diesel maintenance at DeMann) and McConville Marine (Thrusters & HVAC).
John Weber
M/V Bombay Lady III
2005 Meridian 411 Sedan Bridge
Gregory Poole is no longer located here. They moved out in December, 2011.
G. L. Buzzell
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Mar 26, 2012by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
Praise for Deep Point Marina, Cape Fear River, AICW Statute Mile 307

Deep Point Marina lies in the Cape Fear River via a marked entry channel northwest of Cape Fear River/AICW marker #20 and is a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!
Deep Point Marina was the best place we’ve found. The people are GREAT and helpful, place was CLEAN, and the overnight rate was the best we found. we will stop back to see them.
Faith Olsen
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Oct 3, 2011by: Claiborne Young No Comments
An Invitation to Cruise Upstream on the Cape Fear River to Wilmington, NC
Sounds like a good time to abandon the AICW, and cruise upstream to the Wilmington Public Docks. I’m sure a good time will be had by all during Riverfest!
If you are inclined— why not proceed up the Cape Fear River to Wilmington and dock at the City Docks with numerous restaurants nearby. Dockage is around $1.50/ foot. This weekend (Oct. 7-9, 2011) is River Fest and there will be lots going on downtown if that sort of thing suits you.
Edmond Badham
COSMO
Wilmington, NC
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Aug 17, 2011by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
Praise for “Ports of Call” in Southport, NC, AICW Statute Mile 309
Ports of Call Restaurant (phone: 910-457-4544) is located at 116 N. Howe St, only a few block east of Southport Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS NET SPONSOR. With a Mediterranean menu of entrees ranging from $15-$25, the restaurant has received many good reviews.
What can I say? In Southport there are several good resturants, but Ports of Call is one of the best. Not a big menu, but what’s there is excellent and if you like sauces, nowhere in Southport can you find better.
It’s so good, my wife and I will be there tonight to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary.
Give it a try. If you like excellent cuisine, this is the place.
Stephen Gageby
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Aug 1, 2011by: Claiborne Young No Comments 34.0556,-77.92619999
Avoid Channel Leading from Cape Fear River Marker #41, to the AICW at Marker #162A, Just West of Snows Cut (near St. M. 299), 8/1/11

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The “channel” described in the message below leads from Cape Rear River marker #41, south and southeast until it rejoins the path of the AICW at marker #162A, just west of Snows Cut’s westerly mouth. In years past, this passage was navigable, but shoaling on its southernmost leg, northwest of #162A, has changed the status of this cut to “dinghies only.”
Coming south from Wilmington, Manfred is not the first cruiser to be tempted to try this shortcut channel to avoid going the extra 5 miles south and then northeast to rejoin the Waterway just west of Snows Cut. The three legs of the channel are charted at 11ft, 10.5ft, then 2ft!! Manfred is absolutely correct when he recommends this shortcut only to “zero” draft vessels.
We are declaring a Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net Navigational Alert for this so-called channel!Cruising News:
Cape Fear River Shoal
Following the ICW from south to north, between St M 300/ St M 295 in the Cape Fear river. An excursion to Wilmington NC was made. Coming back to the ICW, from Wilmington, a small channel is marked from G41` to ICW R 162A` leading to the ICW, east of the main river channel.
At marker ‘ž1` we were on ground, showing 3 Â½ feet, 2 hours after high water. Calculating back to high water at this day, the depth would be only 5 Â½ feet. This passage can not be recommended at any time, only boats with “no” draft may use it with excessive care.
Skipper Manfred Rausch aboard SV Balimara, Bonn Germany
I too fell victim to this shortcut, having no problem navigating this at flooding tide going up river, tried it on the way back, and at red 4 found 3 feet needing 4. Sea Tow had to thread the needle to get to me with his motors tilted. Think markers need to be removed, or at least re-worked.
Skipper Mike Williams aboard s/v Chardonnay
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Jul 13, 2011by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Unhappiness at Carolina Beach State Park Marina (Statute Mile 297)
Hmmmmm!
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Hi All,
Passed Carolina Beach State Park/Marina Yesterday, July 12-Its [been] restored at millions of dollars facility that I have enjoyed many times over the years-one small boat docked out of perhaps 60 slips-Last fall I stopped there after hours with my 43ft Trawler and pulled up to the T dock,as I always have, checked into the office in the AM to register-as normal.
A totally empty marina-not a boat anywhere-basically the same situation as on July 12.
CBSP, has been the only marina that I have stayed in that requires “proof of ownership”, Documents or Registration-I accept that/fine.
Last fall, I was asked/told that docking on the T head was no longer permitted, and I should move my boat to a slip —I pulled out instead-I had called in advance and asked if they could accomidate 45ft boats-sure a the T head I was told by the phone operator. Now I am told to slip in and if I stick out a bit-well thats no good either-in a totally empty marina.
Methinks some of the problem is with the “Ranger on Duty”, the kind in a green uniform with a gun on their hip-and a bit of an “attitude”—like walking with your dog down the dock and being addressed on the loudspeaker about leashes being reguired-again in a totally empty marina–There may be some other issues at CBSP-all new and rebuilt–but its a shame that a great public facility is
EMPTY.
Kevin Kearney
JOLIE-northbound
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Jun 8, 2011by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Another Great Report on Deep Point Marina (Statute Mile 307, AICW/Cape Fear River)
One of the Cruisers’ Net’s newest sponsors, Deep Point Marina keeps racking up the good reviews. This facility’s marked entry channel lies northwest of Cape Fear River/AICW marker #20.
We just left . . . the Deep Point Marina.WHAT A GREAT STOP. We recommend the Marina.The docking price is right $1.14 a foot,with free laundry and swimming pool.Their organization donated hundreds
of dollars worth of door prizes to the southern [MTOA] rendezvous.Please stop and say hello.Located of the Cape fear river at red marker #20,next to the Bald Head Island ferry.The bald Head Conservatory has been very kind to MTOA.Try and support them.
George Kay
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Jun 8, 2011by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
More Good Words for Deep Point Marina, AICW Statute Mile 307
Deep Point Marina is reached via a marked entry channel northwest of Cape Fear River/AICW marker #20. These good people are one of our newest Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net sponsors
4/19/11- Stopped at Deep Point on our way North from St. Augustine Fl to Portsmouth NH. This is on its way to being a nice stop. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Once all the amenities are done we will be back. Very protected, good stop in bad weather.
Capt Glenn Kiedaisch
Thanks to Cruisers Net we found a new jewel of a marina. In Southport, NC we “just went in for fuel” to the new Deep Point marina because we noted a very good price on fuel. Rob the marina dock master made us feel so at home that we ended up staying two nights and the price was right. $1.14/ft. with our Boat US discount. The baths and showers were extra clean and new, the pool looked great and the staff was so friendly and helpful. We definitely will be returning. The people can make or break the marina experience.
Thank you Cruisers Net for keeping us informed and helping us to save some money on fuel and I am sure this service helps to spur competition in the fuel market. I know that we don’t even consider buying fuel from a marina who will not respond to your price inquires. Keep up the great work.
Capt’n Joe aboard S/V C-Note
We just left The FLETCHERS at the Deep Point Marina.WHAT A GREAT STOP.Chuck and Joy are super friends and Port Captains.We recommend the Marina and a hello to Chuck and Joy.The docking price is right $1.14 a foot,with free laundry and swimming pool.Their organization donated hundreds of dollars worth of door prizes to the southern rendezvous.Please stop and say hello.Located of the Cape fear river at red marker #20,next to the Bald Head Island ferry.The Bald Head Conservatory has been very kind to MTOA.Try and support them.
George Kay
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