Migratory fish have long played a significant role in the recreational and commercial fisheries that contribute to the economy of North Carolina and their value was recognized long before European settlement, but overfishing has taken a toll in more recent time.
Recognition of migratory fish’s value predates colonization
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North Carolina has a history of leading. Yet they are lagging behind our fellow states when it comes to combating a growing problem that affects North Carolina intimately: plastic pollution.
Plastic debris breaks apart, not down, into microplastics, which are pieces 5 millimeters or smaller. Photo: NOAA
Leadership, action needed to reduce plastic pollution
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Barney Slough is the northernmost of two channels connecting Hatteras with Pamlico Sound. This shoaling appears to be on the southwest side of the channel.
| BARNEY SLOUGH CHANNEL LIGHTED BUOY 6 (LLNR 28722.3 [35°13.8137N / 075°47.6084W, 35.230229 / -75.793473]) IS MISSING. |
In 1759, a man named William Howard purchased North Carolina’s Ocracoke Island for the sum of 105 pounds sterling. But, there is more to the story, read on.
The Old Slough, Ocracoke Island. Photo: Kevin P. Duffus
Island centenarian and a pirate shared a name, maybe more
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A very interesting read about the health of NC waters and the Pamlico River, home to two CRUISERS NET SPONSORS, Washington City Docks and McCotters Marina. See also Blue-Green Algae in Blounts Bay.
Paddlers’ trip highlights issues, beauty along the Pamlico
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The Alliance for the Blue Economy (“All Blue”) is a local, multidisciplinary initiative to establish Wilmington and southeastern North Carolina as a national and global leader in the Blue Economy.
The Alliance for the Blue Economy
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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.
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The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center is 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 CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and a NC DOT Rest Area facility. See Fall Update.
Greetings,
I agree with the comments above, It is no big deal to transit the DSC and you must remain on your toes both overhead and in the mirrored waters ahead of you. I still prefer this route in our 40' Manta Catamaran. However, with a 65' air draft and a relief at the helm, we cleaded the top of the mast of $500 worth of hardware with an overhanging tree that was overlooked.
Still a beautiful trip that we will make again.
October is a key month for N.C. oysters. The wild-caught season begins Oct. 15 and continues through April.
It’s Oyster Week in North Carolina
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The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center is 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 CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and a NC DOT Rest Area facility. See September 16 Update.
Greetings,
Hope you had a great weekend! We are starting to see an uptick in boating traffic along the canal as well as the beginning of some fall colors appearing. Boaters have reported some patches of duckweed near the South Mills drawbridge and lock, but at this time no major issues. We’ll keep you updated if something changes. Our neighbors at the Dismal Swamp State Park remain closed to visitors due to construction. The park’s pedestrian bridge was removed from the water last week to be worked on.
Canal is open to traffic with locks operating on their normal schedule. We look forward to great fall season and appreciate everything you do to keep boaters updated & ready to cruise the Dismal Swamp Canal!
Please let us know if you have any questions or we can assist in anyway.
Many thanks,
Sarah
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| Sarah Hill Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center Chairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority 2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976
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To all East Coast Boaters – this passage is a must. History, primitive beauty, and welcoming layovers are not to be missed. And this welcome center has the nicest people I have ever met. Get a sticker for you car or boat and a cap for your noggin!
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
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Oriental is home to longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Oriental Marina and Inn, lying on the eastern banks of inner Oriental Harbor. Our thanks to Bill Brubaker for these kind words.
Very knowledgeable and helpful dock hands.
Laid back marina, great place to stop. Great atmosphere due to the friendly folks running it.
Showers are super clean and they provide towels, soap, and shampoo.
Tiki bar is cash-only.
All-in costs seem to be about $2.25 a foot.
Ben Matthews
Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s North Carolina Marina Directory Listing For Oriental Marina
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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.
What a wonderful marina to stay at. Clean, organized and friendly. Will always be a part of our travels. Thanks to all staff.
Tony Correlli
Click Here To View the Cruisers Net North Carolina Marina Directory Listing For Dowry Creek Marina
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Old Topsail Creek connects New Topsail Inlet with the Waterway at Mile 270. Buoys 1 and 2 are inshore, on the northeast side of the inlet. LLNRs given below are incorrect.
THE SHOAL ADJACENT TO OLD TOPSAIL CREEK BUOYS 1(LLNR 30032 [34°20.7287N / 077°39.9956W, 34.345478 / -77.666594]) AND 2 (LLNR
30033) HAS STARTED TO CLOSE OFF THE ENTERANCE TO THE CREEK. DEPTHS BETWEEN THE
AIDS WAS OBSERVED TO 5 FT AND BELOW ACROSS THE ENTIRE CHANNEL. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT WITH EXTREME CAUTION.
The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center is 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 CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and a NC DOT Rest Area facility. See Sept 16 Update and Dismal Swamp Canal Closed. Our thanks to James Newsome for these kind words. See In Memorium Robert Peek.
Historian David Cecelski illustrates with photos and family lore the story of fishers from Down East Carteret County who found their way to Lake Erie more than a century ago.
Whitehurst fishery: A Down East community on Lake Erie
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In a year with very few tropical systems, Hurricane Four of 1913 received barely a notice by the Raleigh office of the Weather Bureau of the United States.
A shipwreck believed to be the George W. Wells is shown on Ocracoke Island after being exposed by waves produced by passing Hurricane Teddy in September 2020. Photo: Cape Lookout National Seashore
1913 storm thrashed ships, and a rescue led to accusations
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These 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.
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