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Dowry Creek Marina, COVID-19 Update, Belhaven, NC, AICW Statute Mile 131.5
One of our longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSORS, Dowry Creek Marina, a highly praised and transient friendly marina, lies off the AICW/Pungo River north of Belhaven, NC.
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DC Marina is definitely strategically located at the west end of the long Alligator River Canal. Great people managing a great marina.
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Coastal residents are now coping with disruptive changes in their formerly highly social lives.
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Navigate COVID-19 Safe and Well, Historic Edenton, Chowan County, NC, Albemarle Sound
A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events including safe activities during the coronavirus. Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.
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COVID-19 Updates, Dismal Swamp Canal Plus Area Marina Updates
Having just re-opened the Dismal Swamp Canal following three months of maintenance, the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, sits adjacent to the Dismal Swamp State Park in Camden County, NC. See Dismal Swamp Canal Re-Opens.
As many of you know, the Dismal Swamp Canal reopened yesterday. We currently have two boats tied up at our dock. We reached out to many of these listings yesterday for updates and found that Lamb’s Marina and Pelican Marina are now temporarily closed to transient boaters. Albemarle Plantation has revised their listing online, too. We have updated this information on our Facebook page and will continue to do so. The Dismal Swamp State Park closed their property to the public Monday afternoon, but visitors can access the paved trail at the end of their parking lot. This trail is managed by Camden County Parks and Rec. The Dismal Swamp Rest Area rest rooms are open to the public. For more information, please contact the Marinas directly for their latest updates. This is our attempt to also help boaters on their decisions. Knowing these are trying times for everyone. May you be well and safe.
As of 3/31/20:
*Alligator River Marina(Columbia)~ 252-796-0333 (Normal Operations)
*CypressCoveMarinaNC (Columbia) ~ 252-796-0015 (Mooring & Fuel Available)
*Coinjock Marina & Restaurant (Coinjock) ~ 252-453-3271 (Normal Operations)
*Albemarle Plantation Marina (Hertford) ~ 252-426-4037 (Mooring UNavailable)
*Atlantic Yacht Basin, Inc. (Chesapeake) ~ 757-482-2141(Normal Operations)
*Lamb’s Marina & Market(Camden) ~ 252-338-1957 (Mooring UNavailable)
*Pelican Marina (Camden) ~ 252-335-5108 (Mooring UNavailable)
*Maritime Ministries (Elizabeth City) ~ 336-681-0575 (Mooring available/ No restrooms or laundry facilities)
*Jennette Brothers (Elizabeth City) ~ 252-338-2187 Ext. 0 (Mooring available)
*Mariners’ Wharf & Waterfront Park Marinas (Elizabeth City) ~ 252-337-6864 (Mooring UNavailable)
*Waterside Marina (Norfolk) ~ 757-625-3625 (Normal Operations)
*Douglas Road Dock (VA), Elizabeth’s Dock (Deep Creek, VA), Great Bridge Park Dock (All managed by Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism) ~ 757-382-6411 (Mooring Available/ Port-a-Jons available)
* Dismal Swamp Welcome Center (South Mills) ~ 252-771-8333 (Mooring Available/ Restrooms Open; Visitor Center-closed to public)* Friends of Dismal Swamp State Park ~ 252-771-6593 (Visitor Center, Restrooms & trails closed to the public)
Donna
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Slip Availability, Albemarle Plantation Marina, Albemarle Sound, NC
Albemarle Plantation Marina, a port on the Albemarle Loop, both CRUISERS NET SPONSORs, is located just off the AICW on the northern shores of Albemarle Sound on Yeopim River/Creek.
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News from New Bern Grand Marina, Neuse River, NC
New Bern Grand Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, lies in the heart of downtown New Bern, North Carolina, along Trent River’s northern banks between Trent River highway and railroad bridges. See Updates for recent news from New Bern Grand Marina.
It has been a beautiful winter in the lovely historic district of New Bern, NC. Mild, temperate weather has offered temperatures recently in the 70’s & 80’s. Our mild winter has refreshed the souls of many and we are looking forward to wonderful new year.
3/23/20 We are seeing an increase in reservation requests as the cruisers begin to head north, however, we are now operating on a wait list into April. We are adding folks to the reservation log and asking them to call ahead to confirm availability. As you are probably aware, we have to monitor and pay close attention to any updates governing port laws and boating. As of right now, we are able to assist boaters and can take reservations.
As for fuel, the Galley marina is the closest marina with fuel. Last I heard, all was good with fuel supply.
Millissa
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Discover Boating in historic New Bern. We have a number of boat slips available for purchase during our renovation phase.
· Come see the marina and NC’s original capital city!
· Restaurants, shopping, dining—all within minutes of the marina!
· 10 minutes from EWN Regional Airport!
· Home of Hatteras Yachts!
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Romance On and Off the Water, Historic Edenton, NC, Albemarle Sound
A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events for all ages. Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.
800-775-0111 • info@visitedenton.com
Edenton and Chowan County VisitorsCoastal Relaxing and TouringValentine Loves in Edenton and Chowan CountyOn and Off the Water* Local Markets * Trolley & Historic Building Tours ** Celebrate Black History ** Overnight & Weekend Stays ** Mad Hatters Valentine Soiree ** Movies @ The Taylor ** Shop * Paddle * Dine * Stay * Play and Relax……….Please Join US!” Making Memories”
Celebrate Black History MonthFrom Civil War to Civil Rights ToursHistoric EdentonSaturday, February 8th3:00 pm252-482-2637$2.50 – call to reserve
Mad Hatters Valentine SoireeFriday, February 14th5 StarrChowan Arts Council7:00 pmFestival of Hats & Duds112 W Water Street252-482-8005$25.00
Shop * Dine * TourValentine Excursion HighlightsLocal Ammenities At Their BestDaily800-775-0111
One of America’s Prettiest Towns* 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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Our Coast’s History: Working in the Logwoods
North Carolina historian David Cecelski searched the Forest History Society’s archives for photographs of coastal North Carolina and came across images of logging and lumber mills taken between 1900 to 1950 along the coast.
Our Coast’s History: Working in the Logwoods
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North Carolina Marine Debris Action Plan
Many of you have experienced the hazards of floating and submerged debris during river flooding along the Waterway. This cleanup effort benefits boaters as well as the environment. The first of its kind for the state, the North Carolina Marine Debris Action Plan released earlier this month is a coordinated effort to prevent and remove marine debris along the state’s coast.
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Making Island Memories Photo Contest, Bald Head Island, Cape Fear River, NC
Bald Head Island is home to Bald Head Island Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, which is found hard by the seaward mouth of the Cape Fear River, within sight of the “Old Baldy” lighthouse!
Share your Bald Head Island Experience
We are happy to announce our “My Bald Head Island Experience” photo contest. Enter your favorite beach vacation photo, then rally votes from your friends to win a Free 5-night stay! ENTER TO WIN! 
Events to Plan Your Trip AroundEaster Weekend, April 10 – 12
This special time includes dining events at the Bald Head Island Club and Shoals Club, an egg hunt at the BHI Club, an oyster roast, and a special “Year of the Tree”.START PLANNING Save this email and check back for more details on additional events and details to come. 
Congratulations to Todd W. for winning our last photo contest! Todd won a FREE 5-night stay on Bald Head Island. We have just kickstarted our next Bald Head Island Memories photo contest.
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Updates from New Bern Grand Marina, Neuse River, NC
New Bern Grand Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, lies in the heart of downtown New Bern, North Carolina, along Trent River’s northern banks between Trent River highway and railroad bridges.
It has been a beautiful winter in the lovely historic district of New Bern, NC. Mild, temperate weather has offered temperatures recently in the 70’s & 80’s. Our mild winter has refreshed the souls of many and we are looking forward to wonderful new year.
If you haven’t visited our marina, please ask fellow boaters who have stayed with us. Our rates are very reasonable and our location simply can’t be beat. Boaters know best so we encourage everyone to do their research, and then, if your journey permits…consider a visit to the New Bern Grand. Stay for awhile…or a lifetime.
Please be sure to call us to secure your reservation ahead of time. For more information, visit our website @ https://newberngrandmarinayachtclub.com/ or call us at (252) 638-0318.
The marina’s new 712′ wave attenuation wall will be complete within the next couple of weeks. As a lieutenant level sponsor and supporter of the AGLCA, we couldn’t be more proud to share this good news with each of you.
Additionally good, the DoubleTree by Hilton will complete their renovations by or before April 2020. Our neighbor, the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center has been completely remodeled and has been open for business since October 2019. Lots of new restaurants and shoppes too! Great things are happening all around us and we hope to see lots of cruisers at the marina this year.
Please be sure to call us to secure your reservation ahead of time. For more information, visit our website @ https://newberngrandmarinayachtclub.com/ or call us at (252) 638-0318.
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Feature Article on Washington, NC, Pamlico River
Whether you want to revisit the past, satisfy your curiosities, discover the arts or explore your true nature, you can do it from the heart of the Inner Banks – Washington, North Carolina. Washington City Docks, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, has proven to be well worth the journey up the beautiful Pamlico River! See January 2020 in Washington.
The 6 most Instagrammable spots around Washington, NC
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High Praise for Robert Creech and Hank Pomeranz of Southport Marina, NC AICW Statute Mile 309.5
Our thanks to Looper David Heinsohn for these kind words, as posted on AGLCA’s Forum, for two stalwarts of Southport Marina, a longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR. This Cruisers Net editor has been profiting from the advice and wisdom of Robert and Hank for years!
Mollie, with Chris and I stopped at Southport Marina, in Southport,
NC this afternoon. What a wonderful and surprising stop.Robert Creech: We attended the Joe Wheeler Rendezvous, in October. I
attended both of Robert’s Briefs. They were great. As a Harbor Host,
before we started south, I asked him to make some suggestions for us on
our passage as first timers, from Portsmouth, VA to Jacksonville. He
offered up some good suggestions. We’ve not followed all of them, but
they’ve certainly been valuable.
The day before our arrival in Southport, I called to warn him we were
expecting to be in town the next day. We talked about some problems we
were having with the boat. As we were arriving on a Saturday, he offered
to do a bit of boat part shopping for us. What a relief! Then I got to
spend some quality time on his front porch swapping lies, err I mean Sea
Stories, err that is chatting.
If you’re coming through be sure to let him know you’re coming so he
can at least say hi.Hank: The folks at the marina told us about a weather and route briefing
that happens every night at the marina. The briefing is put on by Hank.
Sorry I don’t have his last name, my bad. The brief is also sponsored by
the Southport Marina, Carolina Yacht Care, and Zimmerman Marine. Robert
also told us about it.
For two hours Hank provided detailed information about the weather
going south from here and known problem areas along the AICW. Included
was a take home printout of all the slides so you don’t need to take
notes. This was a very detailed brief, with lots of valuable
information. That slide printout will be in the cockpit with us until we
reach Savanna.
A thank you to Hank and all of the sponsors for their work on this
project.Bottom line, we’ll be stopping in Southport again on our northbound
trip if at all possible. Might even spend a couple of days as it sounds
like there’s some good food to be had nearby as well.David
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Disaster Recovery Bill Clears Legislature, Ocracoke, NC
This definitely good news for Ocracoke, a popular port for cruisers .
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Good Words for Morehead City Yacht Basin, NC AICW Statute Mile 203
Morehead City Yacht Basin, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located on the southern flank of the marked channel that runs west from Mile 203 of the Waterway, just north of the Morehead-Beaufort high-rise bridge. Our thanks to Bru Brubaker for these king words.
We continue to stop at Morehead City Yacht Basin because of good protection, proximity of restaurants, GREAT dock hands, clean facility, good bathrooms, easy off and back on ICW, and the nice boaters who use this marina. If fueling and/or pumping out, pay attention to the floater in the basin; the depth is shallow outside it. The Ruddy Duck Restaurant has outstanding crispy duck in a serving large enough for lunch seconds the next day.
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More Good Words for Oriental Marina and Inn, Oriental, NC, Neuse River, AICW Statute Mile 181
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.
Great help getting us in. Adequate depth under our 4′ keel. Bathrooms good. Restaurant was closed, but we’ve eaten good food here before and were disappointed we arrived on the only day closed during the week. However, great meal at M&M’s restaurant a short walk away. My wife likes shopping in this little town.
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Hale Report: Lockwoods Folly, NC AICW Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 322
Our thanks to experienced cruiser and Cruisers Net friend, Tom Hale, for sharing information on his recent passage of Problem Stretch Lockwoods Folly. See also Local Notice 10/24.
October 30, we transited Lockwoods Folly. What I found may be useful new information for southbound cruisers. I notified Bob of my observations just after we cleared the area.
· The first important note is that the USCG moved G47A, on October 29. It does not show on any charts yet. I have drawn a blue cross on the attached screen shot at the approximate location I noted in passing.
· As you approach from the north you will now see that R46, and G47 and G47a are almost in a line.
· You can transit this area by leaving R 46, 50-60 feet to starboard, and then steer half-way between the greens and the shore. The shore is very steep don’t be afraid of it!
· After passing G 47a make a very slow turn turn toward R48 following Bob’s route. Then make a lazy turn at R48 as you head down the center of the channel.
· Both R46A & 46B were physically removed months ago but NOAA has not caught up.
· There is a route laid out on the Aqua Map charts by Bob423 following the USACE way points. I’d recommend that waypoint #2 be placed 60 feet south of R46. It will make the course through here much easier to follow as you will have visual aids to help you, and this route has acceptable depths of 8’+ at MLLW.
· You can probably get through here, even at low tide, just honoring the ATONs. I drove through here using Navionics Sonar Charts and the ATONs, but laid a track in Aqua Map at the same time which is the blue line you see below. It seems that either on of these apps will get you around this shoal.
Cheers,
Tom
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FEMA Denies Individual Assistance, but Approves More Assistance to Outer Banks Communities
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has denied North Carolina’s application to provide assistance to individuals in Dare, Hyde, Carteret and New Hanover counties who suffered losses due to Hurricane Dorian, OBX Today reported Wednesday. On 10/20 Fema granted request for additional funding to the community.
FEMA Denies Individual Assistance Request
Coastal Review Online and OBX Today10/21 FEMA Grants Request for More Assistance
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Current Fall Conditions in Dismal Swamp Canal, AICW Alternate Route
Having just celebrated their 30th anniversary, 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 and information are provided at the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and a NC DOT Rest Area facility. Our thanks to Welcome Center Director, Donna Stewart, for this update in response to Canal Transit Recommendations.
We love seeing boaters coming our way, and want everyone to have a positive experience. Thanks for the good advice. We do have duckweed, a result of a normal small petal plant, which because of heat, nutrients, and no exposure to brackish water, has proliferated. Cold weather causes it to die. The storm debris, leaves and pine straw, sticks from Hurricane Dorian added body to the mix. A drop in temperatures should ease it along. Thanks for sharing your experience.
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Good luck. We are all but begging Ny, CT and MHs not to come to Maine (it’s the LAW) but they come anyway… total self absorbed losers.
Well Maggie, since you are all self-sufficient up there, I guess we can tell all our truck drivers to stop delivering goods from other States to ME