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Jul 7, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 36.0841,-76.40639999
Praise for Albemarle Plantation Marina, Albemarle Sound, NC

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Albemarle Plantation Marina, a port on the Albemarle Loop and a CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located just off the AICW on the northern shores of Albemarle Sound on Yeopim River/Creek.
We visited this as one of our Albemarle Loop stops. Two free dock nights, just pay for electricity. Gorgeous residential development with many amenities – pool, laundry, golf, two restaurants, etc. BIG, so you might want to rent a golf cart ($25/2 days, $35/week). There are means to provision from a local grocery Food Lion?) that has a reasonable $ delivery service.
Fueled up upon arrival – very easy and price competitive ($2.70/gal diesel that date).
Very helpful/accommodating dock staff, most everyone I met there very nice (including the residents), and a must stop in my opinion. We got hit with a gustnado and lost a bimini, but that was mother nature, not AP.
Hits – I think pretty shallow in spots. I kicked up a lot of mud (4′ draft). No incident.
Open to the south, so the 12 mile fetch can produce rollers that come on in.
I intend to go again.
James H Ward Jr

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Jul 1, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit now Features Southeast
A new section focused on the Southeast region is now on the U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit, a website designed to help people find and use tools, information and subject matter expertise to build climate resilience.

U.S. Climate Resilience Toolkit now features Southeast
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Jul 1, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
Greater Amberjack Nicknamed “Reef Donkey”
Powerful fighters that can test any anglers’ tackle and ability to land them, greater amberjack are often called “reef donkeys.”

Stubborn greater amberjack live up to ‘reef donkey’ name
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Jun 30, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 34.623,-76.549999
Troubled Waters near Cape Lookout, near Beaufort, NC

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To access the Cape Lookout Anchorage when the oceanside waters are kicking up, cruisers with shallow draft who wish to anchor in Cape Lookout Bight may choose to access the anchorage via Taylor Creek and Barden Inlet which separates Shackleford Banks and Core Banks. See Numerous ATON Changes.

Waters near Cape Lookout have become increasingly perilous because of shoaling and shifting channels, despite a two-year-old agreement between Carteret County and the National Park Service that has provided more than $5.67 million for dredging.

More boaters finding trouble in waters near Cape Lookout
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Jun 28, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 34.623,-76.549999
Numerous ATON Changes Made in Core Sound, Beaufort, NC

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The Coast Guard is making more than two dozen changes to aids to navigation near Shackleford Banks and Harkers Island in Carteret County. In rough offshore weather Cruisers with shallow draft who wish to anchor in Cape Lookout Bight may choose to access the anchorage via Taylor Creek and Barden Inlet which separates Shackleford Banks and Core Banks.

Coast Guard changing aids to navigation in Carteret waters
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Jun 18, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 36.0558,-76.6119999
Pasquotank, Chowan Rivers Crucial to Albemarle Sound History

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A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, historic Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.

Pasquotank, Chowan rivers crucial to area’s history, recreation
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Jun 18, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 35.1852,-75.76279999
‘Ditch of Death’: Navigation in Hatteras Inlet dicey … again

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Shoaling threatens navigation in economically vital Hatteras Inlet, prompting frustrated fishers to dub the South Ferry Channel the “Ditch of Death.” A consultant, responding to conditions, told the Dare County Waterways Commission Monday that continuing to dredge the passage appears “futile.”

‘Ditch of Death’: Navigation in Hatteras Inlet dicey … again
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Jun 16, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
Our NC Coast’s History: The Herring Workers
Coastal Review is featuring the work of North Carolina historian David Cecelski, who writes about the history, culture and politics of the North Carolina coast.

Women gutting and heading herring at either the Perry-Belch or Cannons Ferry fishery, ca. 1937-41. Like so many women in those days, they’re using old fertilizer bags as aprons. Many a family came down to the river with that kind of fertilizer bag and carried salt herring home in them, too. Photo by Charles A. Farrell. Courtesy, State Archives of North Carolina

Our Coast’s History: The Herring Workers
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Jun 7, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 34.5647,-77.35289999
LNM: AICW MM 246, Live-Fire Drills, 06 June, – June 13, New River Restricted Areas, NC

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These live-fire drills in the New River restricted areas, inshore and offshore, have been ongoing since 2019 and, as indicated in the notice below, these areas are closed to navigation and restrictions will continue for some time.

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May 28, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 36.505,-76.35519999

Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center and Camden County TDA Win Telly Award

Set in beautiful Camden Count, NC, the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center provides free dockage for cruisers' on the Dismal Swamp AICW Alternate Route

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. Congratulations to Sarah Hill and her staff for this well deserved award!

Click here for Camden TDA- Telly Award 2021

Camden County TDA and Mike Martine, with Eye Candy Digital Video, won a 2021 Bronze Telly Award in Online Commercials: Campaign-Branding for our “Wide Open Spaces” promotional video created last fall utilizing NC Recovery Grant funds procured through Visit NC. This was one of five videos created with Eye Candy Digital Video, promoting mental and physical wellbeing through Outdoor Recreation.

The Telly Awards honors excellence in video and television across all screens and is judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, production companies like Netflix, Dow Jones, Hearst Media, ESPN Films, and Vimeo. Last year, the awards attracted more than 12,000 entries from top video content producers including Adobe, the BBC, PBS, and The Walt Disney Company.

We invite you to visit the Camden County tourism website at www.VisitCamdenCountyNC.com to view the video and learn more about our beautiful wide-open spaces, outdoor recreational opportunities and local businesses.

We are so excited to share the great news with everyone! Thank you all!

Sarah

Sarah Hill
Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

Chairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority

2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976

252-771-8333 | shill@camdencountync.gov

www.DismalSwampWelcomeCenter.com

www.VisitCamdenCountync.com

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May 26, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
Boating in North Carolina’s Legendary Pamlico Sound – BoatBlurb
BoatBlurb was launched in 2020 by Digital Era Media Inc., who have over 20 years of experience in the boating industry. Our thanks to Scott Way for sharing this article by Richard Crowder.

Boating In North Carolina’s Legendary Pamlico Sound
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May 25, 2021by: Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 35.1021,-77.0399999
The other coup d’etat: Remembering New Bern in 1898

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New Bern is home to New Bern Grand Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, which lies in the heart of downtown New Bern, North Carolina.

New Bern in 1898 could have easily experienced a coup similar to the massacre that took place in Wilmington the same year, writes North Carolina historian David Cecelski.

The other coup d’etat: Remembering New Bern in 1898
David Cecelski on Coastal Review Online
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Millissa Alexander - May 25, 2021 - 2:37 pm

We can't thank all of our cruising friends for their support over the years. We hope to see many of you at our marina in the future sometime soon!
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May 21, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
Underwater Tour of Graveyard of the Atlantic: Video
A new video takes a deep dive into the dangers of North Carolina’s Graveyard of the Atlantic and tours the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum in Hatteras Village.

Underwater Tour of Graveyard of the Atlantic: Video
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May 15, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 36.505,-76.35519999
Photos from Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, AICW Alternate Route

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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. Our thanks to Director Sarah Hill for these photos. See also Spring Conditions.

Greetings!
It’s a beautiful spring day at the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center! We couldn’t resist sharing a few images from a Friday afternoon at the swamp, with north & south bound boaters cruising through.
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Sara

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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
252-771-8333 | shill@camdencountync.gov
www.DismalSwampWelcomeCenter.com
www.VisitCamdenCountync.com

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May 14, 2021by: Larry Dorminy 1 Comment
Visit Outer Banks Lighthouses – In-Person or Online
There are multiple ways to visit Bodie Island, Cape Hatteras and Ocracoke lighthouses this year.

Bodie Island Lighthouse. Photo: NPS/Kurt Moses

Visit Outer Banks lighthouses in-person, online
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Winston fowler - May 26, 2021 - 1:20 pm

Very nice article shared from NC Coastal Review Online
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May 6, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 34.3597,-77.67329999
LNM: AICW MM 270-280 Buoys 99, 99A, 121 and 121A Relocated, Middle Sound, NC

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These ICW buoys are on the southeast shoulder of the Waterway south of its intersection with Howards Creek.
1. THE FOLLOWING AIDS TO NAVIGATION HAVE BEEN RELOCATED TO MARK BEST WATER.
1. NEW RIVER – CAPE FEAR RIVER BUOY 99 (LLNR 39547 [34°21.5792N / 077°40.3919W, 34.359653 / -77.673199]) HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO POSITION 34-21-34.718N, 077-40-23.369W (34°21.5786N / 077°40.3895W, 34.359644 / -77.673158) .
1. NEW RIVER – CAPE FEAR RIVER BUOY 99A (LLNR 39548 [34°21.2979N / 077°40.8884W, 34.354965 / -77.681474]) HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO POSITION 34-21-15.729N, 077-40-54.988W (34°21.2621N / 077°40.9165W, 34.354369 / -77.681941) .
1. NEW RIVER – CAPE FEAR RIVER BUOY 121 (LLNR 39597 [34°15.0071N / 077°46.9064W, 34.250118 / -77.781774]) HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO POSITION 34-14-58.624N, 077-46-56.130W (34°14.9771N / 077°46.9355W, 34.249618 / -77.782258) .
1. NEW RIVER – CAPE FEAR RIVER BUOY 121A (LLNR 39598 [34°14.9245N / 077°46.9776W, 34.248742 / -77.782960]) HAS BEEN RELOCATED TO POSITION 34-14-56.380N, 077-46.58(34°14.9396N / 077°46.5800W, 34.248994 / -77.776333) -057W.
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Apr 26, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 35.2495,-75.52979999
Historic Lighthouse Lens’ Odyssey Continues

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The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse’s lens is now on display at the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum, but its location was a mystery for more than a century. See Lighthouse Restoration.

Historic Lighthouse Lens’ Odyssey Continues
Coastal Review Online
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Apr 23, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 35.2495,-75.52979999
Hatteras Lighthouse Home to New Webcam, Cape Hatteras, NC

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With the launch of a new webcam, anyone with access to the internet can see the view from the top of Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. The webcam can be viewed at www.obxforever.org/obx-national-park-webcams/, www.outerbanks.org/webcams and www.surfline.com.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Photo: Jennifer Allen

Hatteras Lighthouse Home to New Webcam
Coastal Online Review
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Apr 16, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
LNM: Dredging Underway at Hatteras Inlet, NC
After numerous complications with dredging the South Ferry Channel, the Army Corps of Engineers reported to the Dare County Waterways Commission at its Monday meeting that the hopper dredge Murden has finally started work removing the problem shoal.

The federal authorization status of various areas in Hatteras Inlet, as compiled by Waterways Commission Chair Steve “Creature” Coulter.
Dredging Underway at Hatteras Inlet
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Mar 31, 2021by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
North Carolina Warns of Invasive Zebra Mussels
The state is warning that moss balls, which are used in home aquariums, purchased since Feb. 1 are possibly contaminated with an invasive and potentially destructive fresh water species called zebra mussels. See FWC Invasive Zebra Mussels.

Zebra mussels. Photo: Amy Benson, U.S. Geological Survey

State Warns of Invasive Zebra Mussels
Coastal Review Online
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Praise for Albemarle Plantation Marina, Albemarle Sound, NC

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Troubled Waters near Cape Lookout, near Beaufort, NC

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Numerous ATON Changes Made in Core Sound, Beaufort, NC

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Pasquotank, Chowan Rivers Crucial to Albemarle Sound History

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‘Ditch of Death’: Navigation in Hatteras Inlet dicey … again

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Our NC Coast’s History: The Herring Workers

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LNM: AICW MM 246, Live-Fire Drills, 06 June, – June 13, New River Restricted Areas, NC

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Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center and Camden County TDA Win Telly Award

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Boating in North Carolina’s Legendary Pamlico Sound – BoatBlurb

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The other coup d’etat: Remembering New Bern in 1898

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Underwater Tour of Graveyard of the Atlantic: Video

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Visit Outer Banks Lighthouses – In-Person or Online

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LNM: AICW MM 270-280 Buoys 99, 99A, 121 and 121A Relocated, Middle Sound, NC

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