USACE: Oregon Inlet Unnavigable by Most Vessels
Cruisers Net has long advised navigation of Oregon Inlet only by shallow draft vessels with current local knowledge.
Oregon Inlet unnavigable by most vessels: Army Corps
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LNM: MSIB: AICW MM 246 Military Operations, New River Restricted Areas, NC
Live-fire drills in the New River restricted areas, inshore and offshore, are associated with Marine Base Camp Lejeune and, as indicated in the notice below, these areas are closed to navigation and restrictions will continue for some time. Closures of the ICW may occur in the area.
SAFETY/MILITARY OPERATIONS/HAZARD/SEC NC BNM 0175-22
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Get to know the Edenton Museum Trail, Edenton, Albemarle Sound, NC
A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, historic Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events! Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.
800-775-0111 • info@visitedenton.comHello!You’ve certainly heard about the Edenton Trolley Tour and Captain Mark’s Edenton Bay Cruises.Both are surefire “can’t miss” experiences when you come to Edenton.But there’s a third one, perfect for a lazy afternoon.The Edenton Museum Trail gives you an up-close and personal look at many of the most exciting and iconic places in Edenton.It’s the perfect way to kill some time before dinner or walk off a big lunch.So, when you schedule your next trip to Edenton, make sure you put it on the agenda.Erienne,Tourism directorPS-Want a little more information about the Edenton Museum Trail? Click here to find out about it.
Visit the Prettiest Small Town in the South* Shop * Dine * Stay *STAY CONNECTED WITH US!800-775-0111 • info@visitedenton.comChowan County Tourism Development Authority | PO Box 245, 101 W Water Street, Edenton, NC 27932 Click Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of Edenton Harbor City Docks
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More Praise for Dowry Creek Marina, Belhaven, NC, AICW MM 131.5
A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Dowry Creek Marina is owned by the Zeltner family who want to roll out the red carpet to transients, doing whatever you might need during your visit. This highly praised and transient friendly marina lies off the AICW/Pungo River north of Belhaven, NC. This review of Dowry Creek Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is reprinted from Bob Sherer’s review on Bob423.
I was fortunate to get a dock at Dowry Creek Marina for a week. The wind has been unrelenting at 20 kts with gusts to 32 but at least it’s been out of the north, a good direction for Dowry. We were also fortunate in being downwind from a large powerboat that is shielding us from much of the wind.If you have to hole up somewhere, Dowry Creek is a good place to chose with their free courtesy cars, free laundry, $5 pumpout right at your dock, WiFi that works (although it does slow down when everyone gets on for their evening streaming), free saltwater pool (too cold now, however), a captain’s lounge with a 65 inch TV (where I gave a presentation on the use of Bob423 tracks), and a well stocked convenience store – better than any I’ve seen in a marina on the ICW. As a last comment, they also have propane refill on site. How many marinas have that!They are in the process of building a restaurant on site that will seat 180 people with more seating outside. They hope to have it done by the fall migration this year.However, there’s one more thing to be aware of. They have a water level gauge that is correlated to the Wilkerson Bridge. A photo is shown below. The Dockmaster can view the gauge from the clubhouse and relay the height of the bridge over the phone (252-943-2728). That information can be real handy for those headed for the bridge with a high mast, especially when the winds blow.
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Cape Hatteras National Seashore Needs Your Help!
Outer Banks Forever is working with our national park staff to coordinate a beach cleanup effort on Hatteras Island in the coming days once road and weather conditions improve.
Cape Hatteras National Seashore Needs Your Help!
For more updates from the National Park Service, please visit Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s News Releases page.
Thank you in advance for your help,
Jessica Barnes, Director
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Dismal Swamp State Park Reopened, AICW Alternate Route
The State Park, adjacent to the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, has completed maintenance work and is open to the public. The Dismal Swamp Canal Route departs the southbound Waterway at MM 7.2 and the northbound Waterway via the Pasquatank River. Our thanks to Sarah Hill for this report from Dismal Swamp Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
Greetings!
Our friends and neighbors at the Dismal Swamp State Park have reopened to visitors. They have resumed their normal operating hours, which can be found on their website https://www.ncparks.gov/dismal-swamp-state-park/home . For additional information please contact the park staff at 252-771-6593.
Many thanks,
Sarah
Sarah Hill, TMP
Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome CenterChairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority
2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976
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Quiet Washington County rich in coastal NC history
Washington County’s story is one of isolation, success, and an eventual renewal on the banks of the Roanoke River.
Plymouth Postcard. Source: UNC Libraries
Quiet Washington County rich in coastal NC history by Eric Medlin
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May 7th- Dismal Swamp Canal- Paddle for the Border, AICW Alternate Route
The Dismal Swamp Route departs the southbound Waterway at MM 7.2. Your southbound alternate is the Virginia Cut through Great Bridge, VA. Our thanks to Sarah Hill for this report from Dismal Swamp Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
To our Boating Community:
The 17th annual Paddle for the Border event will be held on Saturday, May 7th, beginning near mm28 at the Dismal Swamp State Park paddle launch on the historic Dismal Swamp Canal. We will host about 375 canoes and kayaks launching approximately 8:30am and travel 7.5 miles north to the Ballahack Boat Ramp, in Chesapeake, VA. This event encourages recognition of the historical waterway and its importance to our area. The Dismal Swamp State Park, City of Chesapeake Parks, Rec and Tourism, Camden County, Dismal Swamp Welcome Center, and USACE all collaborate to promote this shared asset between two states.
We love our boaters and know this can be an inconvenience in their attempt to travel the waterway, but this event occurs for a few hours once a year. We’d like to suggest a compromise. Our set up starts early in the morning with traffic crossing the State Park pedestrian bridge for preparations, breakfast and registration at around 6:30am. If you are tied up at the Welcome Center dock, we invite you to join us for a light breakfast at 7:30am and enjoy the view. The launch will begin and paddlers will have cleared out of MM 28 location by 10:30am, heading north. Paddlers have usually made their destination at Ballahack Road by 1 pm.
We want this experience to be enjoyable for all of our waterway travelers. Pulling out early from our dock will also lead you on your way, without any encounters with paddlers. If you are staying at our Welcome Center dock the evening before, we will remind you of the upcoming events in the morning, to assist in your choices.
I hope this message will provide the ability to plan a great day on the Dismal Swamp Canal for all of our guests, paddlers and boaters, alike. On behalf of the Paddle for the Border Committee, thank you for sharing this with your boating partners and please let us know if you have any questions.
Many thanks,
Sarah Hill, TMP
Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome CenterChairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority
2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976
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April 22nd Earth Day Celebrations Abound along NC Coast
For decades, organizations and groups across the country and worldwide have hosted festivals, celebrations and activities as part of Earth Day in an effort to educate the public on the importance of protecting our planet.
Children enjoy getting their hands dirty during Wilmington Earth Day in 2018. This year’s event will be from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday at Long Leaf Park in Wilmington. Photo: Alan Cradick
Earth Day celebrations abound along NC coast by Jennifer Allen
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Plan Your Spring Get-Away to Bald Head Island, Cape Fear River, near AICW MM 308
Bald Head Island is home to Bald Head Island Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, found hard by the seaward mouth of the Cape Fear River within sight of “Old Baldy” lighthouse!
Plan Your Spring Get-Away to Bald Head Island
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Visit Camden Heritage Museum and Historic Jail, Camden, NC
Camden County is home to the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, located adjacent to the Dismal Swamp State Park, offering trails, exhibits and ongoing programs in Camden County, NC. Docks are provided by the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, a NC DOT Rest Area facility. Camden Heritage Museum is approximately 30 minutes by car in Camden, NC
Now open Saturdays, 10am to 3pm . Sunday through Friday are by appointment only.
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FOCUS ON Edenton, NC
A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, historic Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events! Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound. Click the link below for more information on this wonderful port of call.
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Traveling to Edenton by Boat, Historic Edenton, Albemarle Sound, NC
A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, historic Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events! Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.
800-775-0111 • info@visitedenton.comHello!As things warm up and travelers begin planning their trips to Edenton, their first question is “How do we get there?”Most will drive, and some will fly.But, there’s another option that lets you see a different side of Edenton altogether.We’ve spent the winter improving our waterfront and expanding our boat slips, and as they get ready to re-open to the public, I wanted to tell you about them.Our maritime visitors get special access and amenities reserved just for them, including COMPLIMENTARY 2-night boat slip rentals so you can stay and explore Edenton.The entire Albemarle Region is full of neat places to explore, and Edenton is the perfect launching spot for your adventure.Erienne,Tourism DirectorPS-Want to see the perks of staying at our boat slips? I have a list for you today as well.Visit the Prettiest Small Town in the South* Shop * Dine * Stay *STAY CONNECTED WITH US!800-775-0111 • info@visitedenton.comChowan County Tourism Development Authority | PO Box 245, 101 W Water Street, Edenton, NC 27932 Click Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of Edenton Harbor City Docks
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Beware of Carolina Pluff Mud!
Coastal Carolinians are very aware of the dangers of “pluff mud” that is exposed with the tidal extremes. The small coastal creeks and waterways are so inviting to small craft explorers and while the pluff mud may look firm, but it is dangerous for humans and pets. Recently a St. Bernard fell off a pier at low tide and was saved only by giving the dog a large flat cushion to climb upon. The experience left the frightened dog exhausted.
Kayakers trapped for hours in chest-deep mud as tide rose around them, NC rescuers say – The State
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AIWA March 2022 Newsletter
Cruisers Net is proud to be a member of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association whose lobbying work is crucial to keeping the Waterway navigable and safe. Your membership dollars directly support their vital work. Please join and encourage your boating neighbors to do likewise, regardless of their homeport.
March 2022 AIWA NewsletterWaterway Spotlight: Florida Intracoastal Waterway and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Jacksonville District
Provided by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District. Please click for larger size.As mentioned in February’s newsletter, we received very good news in the amount of federal funding for the AIWW and NJIWW in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work plan for the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act of 2022.This month we want to highlight the efforts recently completed, and underway in the Florida stretch of the waterway by the Jacksonville District with federal funding and contributed funds from the Florida Inland Navigation District, an AIWA Sponsor and founding member. We were provided the IWW: Jacksonville to Miami storyboard by the Jacksonville District and it summarizes a number of actions they have underway including the current FY22 ongoing projects:
- Construction of Dredge Material Management Area (DMMA) 023 in Martin County
- IWW Palm Valley North Reach Operations & Maintenance Dredging in St. Johns County
- IWW Palm Valley South Reach Operations & Maintenance Dredging in St. Johns County
- IWW Jupiter/Crossroads Closeout Activities in Palm Beach and Martin County
We are thrilled to see the strong federal and non-federal support for the 350+-mile segment of the waterway in Florida, and look forward to increased infrastructure investments to maintain Marine Highway 95.
IIJA Work Plan amounts for the AIWW:
FL – AIWW (funding for all five states) – $5 million. This funding is not specifically tied to a FL project but could be used across multiple areas for dredging and surveys.
GA – $0
SC – $12.65 million for upland placement area maintenance
NC – $4.552 million for dredging and surveys
VA – $0
Total – $22.02 million which is roughly equal to one complete appropriations year for the AIWW.IIJA Work Plan amounts for the NJIWW – $14.35 million. This is a tremendous increase as they typically receive less than $1.5 million; this funding will go to a variety of rehabilitation projects in addition to dredging.
State of the Union Tonight and Federal Funding Updates
Tonight, March 1st, we will be eagerly awaiting President Biden’s first State of the Union address and any early comments he might offer about infrastructure investments. Why is this important?
President Biden will be releasing the President’s budget by mid-March for Fiscal Year 2023, and we expect he will offer a preview of what might be included in the budget, in addition to updating the nation on previous appropriations in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. For those who are planning to watch tonight’s address, we offer you the Punchbowl News’ Punch List for a little SOTU entertainment (!).Regarding current FY22 Appropriations, Congress will be very active in the coming days. The current Continuing Resolution funding the federal government expires on March 11th. Congress has three options: pass an additional Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government open at the same funding levels as FY21, pass FY22 Appropriations Bills to fund federal agencies with new funding allocations, or the federal government will close. The table below shows the current FY22 funding allocations in the Senate & House bills and we are hopeful that Congress will pass the new FY22 funding and additional work can then commence on the waterway.
Boating Season is on the Horizon!
As we see signs of early spring along the southeast coastline of the AIWW, we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight our Marina Members! Our Association’s Marina members are critical to the value of the waterway, and we thank each of them for their ongoing support.Bradley Creek Marina, NC
Cricket Cove Marina, SC
Safe Harbor Charleston Marina, SC
Downtown Marina of Beaufort, SC
Dudley’s Marina, NC
Hinckley Yacht Services, GA
Hogan’s Marina, GA
Isle of Palms Marina, SC
Lake Park Harbor Marina, FL
Leland Oil Company Marina
Marineland Marina, FL
Mobius Marine
Morningstar Marinas/Golden Isles, GA
Osprey Marina, SC
River Forest Marina, NC
Shearwater Marine FL – Ft Pierce & Stuart
TopSide Marinas, TX
Windmill Harbour Marina, SC
Zimmerman Marine (multi-state)
If you are a boater on the waterway, we ask you to support our Marina members as they support the ongoing maintenance of the AIWW. If you are a dock manager and do not see your marina listed, we would love to have you join our efforts!
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report
IPCC is the United Nations body that looks at climate change science.
Aerial view of the flooding in Moyock during Hurricane Matthew. Photo: Currituck County
World must act now to slow global warming: report
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121 Horses On Shackleford Banks, Cape Lookout, NC east of AICW MM 205
Shackleford Banks is a barrier island running roughly east/west between Cape Lookout and Beaufort Inlet.
121 horses on Shackleford Banks at end of 2021: report
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A Portrait of Pamlico River as Underground Railroad
Pamlico River enters the northwest shore of Pamlico Sound and is home to Washington City Docks, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR.
Leesa Jones is dressed as an enslaved person of the 19th century as she tells the story of the Underground Railroad and Washington at the museum where she is executive director. Photo: Kip Tabb
Click here for For some, Pamlico River was part of underground railroad by Kip Tabb
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Exploring the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway by Martin Fuller
A different perspective of the ICW by friends from across the pond, this report covers the ICW from Albemarle Sound to Virginia, including the Dismal Swamp Canal where the Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, keeps watch over cruisers.
Exploring the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
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Whistling Past the Hatteras Graveyard by Peter Swanson
I don’t have a problem going “outside” when transiting the East Coast. But there is one section I won’t do outside—the Outer Banks. See Grounded Vessel Afloat Again, Ocracoke Island, NC. Our thanks to Peter Swanson for sharing his knowledge.
A week after Vivens Aqua went aground, two buddy-boating recreational fishing vessels—Bite Me and Reel Lucky—suffered the same fate on another Outer Banks beach. Their owners had become disoriented in fog.
Whistling Past the Hatteras Graveyard
from Loose Cannon by Peter Swanson
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