The intersection of the Waterway and Lockwoods Folly has been a Problem Stretch for years and requires almost annual dredging. It was last dredged in November of 2016. Our thanks to Phillip Mullins for the advice regarding low tide transit.
Follow the buoys and try not to cross at dead low.
Phillip Mullins
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Our thanks to Phillip Mullins for this detailed report and advice. Boaters are reminded that shoaling and groundings are always possible in the constantly sands of the New River Inlet/AICW Intersection area. See /164006 for an April report from this Problem Stretch.
New River Inlet [heading south]. New red buoy 72A up the river from the waterway crossing at red #72.
Must look 90 deg. up river and spot this marker, it has recently been moved. When we made this crossing last week there was a square marker tied to a tree limb directly ahead from red day mark 72 and if you go to it, you will be aground. You must turn to the right and look up river to see the red 72 C buoy and go to it.
Phillip Mullins
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Shelley Island is off the southern tip of Cape Hatteras. See /165551 for an article and photos.
NC – CAPE HATTERAS – NEW ISLAND
Dangerous rip currents have been reported around a newly formed island known as Shelley Island, off Cape Hatteras in approximate 35°12’50” N, 075°31’39”W. Swimming to and from the island is strongly discouraged. To report emergencies or if there are any questions or concerns, mariners should contact Coast Guard Sector North Carolina at (910) 343-3882. Chart 11555 LNM 27/17
Oriental is home to two SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSORS, Oriental Marina and Nautical Wheelers! Oriental Marina is on the eastern banks of inner Oriental Harbor.
7-2-17 . Last time here 7 1/2 years ago and just as great then as now!. Left Belhaven for Oriental. Tom and Joe helped us tie up. Tom owner. Pole docks with small finger slips. Tiki bar and Toucan grill still open and food great. Wifi strong as is Verizon. Great dog spots right off back of boat. Showers great- even provide towels. Very sheltered marina and Joe-dock hand- the best. Don’t know yet re the w/d or cable. Small grocery less than a mile away- nice for bicycle ride. Still one of our very favorites! Ice cream across is a must stop!!
Charles Ridley
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I agree 100%!!!!
7/18/17 – We can confirm everything Charles said. I would add that they have no pump out facility at Oriental Marina, the free Oriental Town pump out was not functional when we visited and reportedly had recurring issues. We were able to slip over to on Whitaker creek into Deaton’s travel lift slip and self pump out for a nominal $5 charge.. very boater friendly community.
Will this be a permanent addition to the Outer Banks or just a visitor until the next hurricane?
A new island has emerged off North Carolina’s Cape Hatteras, with speed that has surprised observers and tourists alike. PHOTOGRAPH BY CHAD KOCZERA
New Island Appears Off U.S. Coast
It appeared out of nowhere in April just off North Carolina’s Outer Banks—a new land mass poking through the surf, a brand new Atlantic Ocean island.
CLICK HERE FOR THE STORY by Craig Welch of National Geographic
Popular Banks Channel has two anchorages, Northside Anchorage and Southside Anchorage which is located south of the Banks Channel’s flashing daybeacon #15.
Good anchorage at N34 degrees 12.149′, W077 degrees 48.250′
Room for 5-7 boats and MLW is about 12′. 2 knot current. Quiet at night.
Charles Hagen
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Emerald Isle is a town in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Crystal Coast and is located entirely on Bogue Banks. Bogue Banks protects the path of the Waterway through Bogue Sound. Coast Guard Station Emerald Isle is a small boat station, located at the tip of the western end of Emerald Isle, NC and around the point from the Bogue Inlet.
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Albemarle Plantation Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is now fully recovered from hurricane Matthew and open for business! Located off the AICW, Albemarle Plantation Marina resides on the northern shores of Albemarle Sound on Yeopim River/Creek.
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As those of you who cruise the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway may know, the quaint town of Swansboro sits right on the northern bank of the ICW. Swansboro is one of those down-east charming coastal villages whose warm hospitality, rich local history dating back to the late 1700’s, with its good eating places, is calling you for a visit at their Church Street Dock. The 10-slip Town Dock is located along the intracoastal waterway at Latitude 34 degrees, 41 minutes, 10.44 seconds and Longitude 77 degrees, 7 minutes, 10.08 seconds. Located at the intersection of Front and Church Streets, centrally located in the historic downtown district, within on block of the Visitors Center and Olde Towne Square.
Church St. Dock – Slip Reservations
The Swansboro Church St. Dock is now available for overnight slip rentals. Slips can be reserved online by clicking Facilities on the left of the page. Slips are $1.50/foot/night for a maximum of 5 consecutive nights. Power is available for $5/night and sewage pump out for $5 per pump out. After Hours contact: 252-725-5400.
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Bald Head Island Marina is located on Bald Head Island on the eastern shore of the mouth of the Cape Fear River just south of the Waterway’s westward turn. Of course, this pet-friendly island is A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!
Hello,
Did you know that Bald Head Island is pet-friendly?
Check out our Pet-friendly rentals!
We’re even offering our Bring Fido gift to guests who bring their pets along on vacation!
Please select “pet-friendly” in your online search or tell our Rental Relations Coordinator about your pet so we can select a home for you that will suit your needs.
-Bald Head Island Property Management
Contact Us: (877) 344-6673
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Alligator River Marina was recently sold and its owner is retiring after many years of serving Waterway cruisers with delicious food and immaculate facilities. Ms. Wanda will be missed! Alligator River Marina lies on the western shore of the mouth of the Alligator River/AICW, just north of the swing bridge and southwest of flashing daybeacon #12. This facility provides the ONLY readily available dockage and fuel along the patch of the AICW between Coinjock, Elizabeth City and Dowry Creek/Belhaven! Here is a farewell thank you to all her cruising and boating friends:
Greetings to All ICW Travelers:
The Alligator River Marina is open for your fuel and docking needs. We will be transitioning to new management in the upcoming weeks due to my retirement. I appreciate your support and friendship all these years and wish for “ALL OF YOU smooth and happy sailing”.
God Bless each and every one of you and we look forward to seeing you soon.
Ms. Wanda
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She will be missed by all. My wife and I hav dropped in on Ms Wanda several times both by car on US 64 and by boat on the Alligator River. She has always welcomed us with a smile and seated us to the best cheeseburger plate between Raleigh and the Banks or from Norfolk to New Bern.
Steve and Sheila, S/V Carolina
March 15: Sadly, this estate sale of a fine owner-operated marina marks the end of an era. Owner, Wanda Pritchett, is beginning a well deserved retirement after establishing a reputation for personal, first-name-basis involvement with all visitors. Alligator River Marina lies on the western shore of the mouth of the Alligator River/AICW, just north of the swing bridge and southwest of flashing daybeacon #12. This facility provides the ONLY readily available dockage and fuel along the patch of the AICW between Coinjock, Elizabeth City and Dowry Creek/Belhaven! Our thanks to Tom Beaty for this notice.
Looks like Wanda is finally calling it quits and putting Alligator River Marina, the former ferry landing, up for sale. Bidding closes Tuesday April 4th. Act now!
Tom Beaty
April 25
Alligator Marina has been sold and new owners will take over in May.
In the meantime, Wanda wants to remind everyone that the marina is still open, accepting transients, selling fuel, etc. The marina is NOT CLOSED!
Tell Larry I just got a call from Alligator marina…new owners will not take over until end of May and it remains open to transients and is still selling fuel.
Evidently Wanda has seen erroneous postings elsewhere and wants all to know she is still in business.
Paige
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Congratulations to Miss Wanda! Happy retirement, although we will definitely miss your Christmas cards!
Changes in Dowry Creek and Alligator River…time marches on…. New owner of Dowry, the O’Neal family are local and all is hopefully good.
That’s great news!
Working to restore and upgrade facilities damaged by Hurricane Matthew, Albemarle Plantation Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is located off the AICW, on the northern shores of Albemarle Sound on Yeopim River/Creek.
Albemarle Plantation Marina is pleased to announce the grand re-opening of C dock.
After a long winter of work the main deck and finger pier boards have been replaced and the electrical pedestals have been refurbished with new electrical plugs and LED lighting.
All work was completed by Plantation staff and a large group of resident volunteers, who worked many days on the pedestals. We welcome all boaters to come for a visit to see our many new improvements.
We are also happy to welcome our new dock master, James Darnell. Our staff is always ready to assist visiting boaters with dock line handling and offering local knowledge about our community and surrounding area.
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Our thanks to Hank Pomeranz of Carolina Yacht Care at SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Southport Marina, for this updated survey of Lockwoods Folly. Hank is responding to Bob Sherer’s Major Update to Inlet Status and is typical of the information shared with cruisers at Carolina Yacht Care’s and Southport Marina’s daily Weather and Navigation Briefs.
Hi folks,
To follow up on Bob’s email, Lockwoods Folly buoys are properly placed. The attached has the latest survey AND the latest Light List position (4/6/17) of the marks. These have been verified by passing cruisers.
Best wishes
Hank
Lockwoods Folly/AICW Intersection
The lat/lons of the Lockwoods Folly buoys:
Cape Fear River – Little River Light 44 33-55-19.070N 078-13-44.561W
Cape Fear River – Little River Daybeacon 46 33-55-18.314N 078-13-53.951W
Cape Fear River – Little River Buoy 46A 33-55-16.891N 078-14-03.544W
Cape Fear River – Little River Buoy 46B 33-55-16.457N 078-14-08.111W
Cape Fear River – Little River Buoy 47 33-55-14.952N 078-14-02.364W
Cape Fear River – Little River Buoy 47A 33-55-12.542N 078-14-19.056W
Cape Fear River – Little River Buoy 48 33-55-15.702N 078-14-14.888W
Cape Fear River – Little River Light 48A 33-55-13.061N 078-14-33.679W
Cape Fear River – Little River Light 50 33-55-07.458N 078-15-19.617W
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Peter Kurki, Managing Director of Cape Fear Marina/Bennett Brother Yachts of Wilmington, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, recently visited Deep Point Marina, another SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR in Southport, and very kindly sent us this beautiful day photo of the docks at Deep Point Marina, a sister marina to Bald Head Island Marina and yet another SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!.
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With reports of groundings and Local Notices re shoaling in this intersection, last dredged in April of 2016, this report and advice from Mike Camarata is positive news. Boaters are reminded that groundings are very possible in the constantly shoaling New River Inlet/AICW Intersection area.
Yesterday went by the New River Inlet area. I’d say stay away from N72B but go very close to DM72. Mid-tide saw 6ft. Much lower near 72B and away from 72.
mikevcam
Mike Camarata
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Thanks to Mike Camarata for this good news for this Problem Spot which was last dredged in November of 2016. However, it is still wise to follow the advice SSECN has been giving for some time: follow the markers and do NOT follow the Magenta Line in this stretch of the ICW!
Went through the Browns Inlet [AICW intersection], Onslow Beach, NC area today. 3 April at 0800 low tide. DM63 is gone. There are now two cans and one nun. The channel is very straight, wide and deep. Saw 12-14 ft. Again, low tide.
mikevcam
Mike Camarata
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This potential new delivery service to boaters is interested in your opinion and in your dietary needs when navigating in NC waters. Please copy/paste the survey into your email compose and mail to livingwelldowneast@centurylink.net. Morehead City and New Bern are homes to SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSORS, Morehead City Yacht Basin and New Bern Grand Marina. Many thanks!
Living Well Down East is a Natural and organic market interested in providing delivery service to cruisers who dock/layover in the Beaufort, Morehead City or New Bern, North Carolina areas. We are very interested in your opinion and hope you will take a few minuets to share your thoughts in this brief survey.
1. Do your cruises bring you to North Carolina?
______Yes ______No
2. How often do you cruise in North Carolina?
___Weekly ____Monthly ___ Three times/yr ____More than six times/yr.
3. What time of year are you in North Carolina? Please check all that apply
_____Spring ____Summer _____Fall ____Winter
4. Which location would best serve your provision needs?
_____Beaufort _____Morehead City _____New Bern
5. When taking a cruise do you replenish your provisions?
____Yes ___No
6. If you replenish, how often do you purchase provisions?
____daily ____weekly ____monthly
7. Do you find it difficult to find locations to replenish provisions?
______Yes ______No
8. Would you order provisions in advance of your cruise arrival to your slip?
_____Yes ____No
9. What is your preferred form of food provisions? If mixed please show percent of each
_____Frozen ___Canned ___Fresh ___Freeze Dried ___Glass ___Vacuum sealed ___Other
10. Do you provision bottled water for drinking and cooking while cruising?
_____Yes ____No
11. What size bottled water is ideal for your cruising?
_____1 liter bottles _____1 Gal. bottles _____5Gal. bottles
12. Are beers and/or wines part of your provisions?
Beer ____Yes ____No Wine _____Yes ____No
13. Would you be interested in using a service which delivers to your slip?
_____Yes ___No
14. Would you provision low impact, natural and organic products which are kinder to the environment?
____Yes ___No
We thank you greatly for your time and hope we can be of service to you soon!
Make it a Great Day!
Judy B. Johnson
(252)-522-1100
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Albemarle Plantation Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! is located off the AICW, on the northern shores of Albemarle Sound, on Yeopim River/Creek. Good reports from boaters like Skipper Evans and descriptions of this facility make a side trip up the Albemarle Sound very inviting!
Buddy Lawrence PGA, CMAA
Albemarle Plantation
Interim General Manager
(252) 426-4653, Ext. 115
(252) 339-4216 Cell
Buddy.Lawrence@AlbemarlePlantation.com
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What a fine tribute to the men and women who serve in the US Coast Guard out of Elizabeth City, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR. Long noted as the friendliest-to-boaters community on the Waterway, Elizabeth City is located on the Pasquotank River off the northeast corner of Albemarle Sound and at the southern end of the Dismal Swamp Canal Route.
Boatswains among birds — the secret salts of Elizabeth City
Feature Release
March 24, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 5th District Mid-Atlantic
Contact: 5th District Public Affairs
Office: (757) 398-6272
After Hours: (757) 434-7712
Seaman Nina Bowen and Chief Bert, the Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina, mascot, pose for a portrait in front of the station Feb. 14, 2017. Bowen is one of Bert’s primary caretakers at the station. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn)
Petty Officer 2nd Class Calvin Hernandez, a boatswain’s mate and coxswain at Station Elizabeth City in North Carolina, rides aboard a 29-foot Response Boat-Small near the station, Feb. 14, 2016. Calvin and other boat crew members at the station routinely work with aviators from Air Station Elizabeth City. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn)
Perhaps the best kept boat station secret in the Mid-Atlantic region lies nestled within the largest Coast Guard facility in the country, at Base Elizabeth City in Eastern North Carolina.
A view of Building 53 at Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina, March 10, 2017 – the location of Station Elizabeth City. Building 53 is shared by crew members from both the boat and air stations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn)
Station Elizabeth City is easy to pass without realizing it’s there, located in an unassuming off-white building that looks like part of the neighboring air station complex. The boathouse on the nearby Pasquotank River is almost a hundred yards away. A view of Building 53 at Base Elizabeth City, North Carolina, March 10, 2017 – the location of Station Elizabeth City. Building 53 is shared by crew members from both the boat and air stations. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn)
The crew at the boat station is accustomed to the surrounding flurry of aviation activity — the base is also home to Air Station Elizabeth City and the Aviation Technical Training Center (ATTC), where all enlisted Coast Guard aviation personnel are trained in their chosen professions. Consequently, the vast majority of people coming and going from the base each day are connected to Coast Guard aviation in some way.
“Being stationed here is fun,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Calvin Hernandez, a boatswain’s mate and coxswain at the station. “Throughout the Coast Guard, boat and helicopter crews must work together to complete missions. A lot of the time though, crews talk to one another over the radio during training or on a case, but never actually meet in person. Here, we see aviation people every day.”
Hernandez acknowledged there’s an age-old rivalry between air and boat crews, but explained how he thinks it makes the service stronger.
“Our boat crews have about a 30 minute head start when we’re notified of a case since helicopter crews typically take about that long to launch,” he said. “We always strive to safely arrive on scene before the helicopter. We’re on the same team with the goal of saving lives, but working to get there first helps us all keep focused on the mission.”
Hernandez admitted there are times when it’s frustrating to respond on the water.
“Sometimes for search and rescue cases, we have to trailer our boats by vehicle an hour or more away, launch from a remote location, then spend 45 minutes traveling on the water before arriving on scene,” he said. “A helicopter crew taking off from here can be to the same place in 15 minutes once they launch. Sometimes after a case, we’ll get back to the station after long hours on the water and find that the aircrew we were working with bought us a meal and beat us back to the station with it. It’s always nice to come back to find food waiting and to feel appreciated.”
Of course, anytime they want to be appreciated, crew members at Station Elizabeth City can always turn to their station dog, Chief Bert, for his unconditional affection.“
The crew adopted Bert, a German Shepherd and former explosive detection dog who worked for six years with the Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team in Galveston, Texas. He’s arguably the most popular guy on base.
“Bert makes me feel like I’m home when I’m here,” said Bowen. “I look forward to coming here and seeing him. I think he brings a light-heartedness to the station and even the entire base that people are drawn to.”
Bowen said that after Bert, what she likes most about Station Elizabeth City is the opportunity to see all the Coast Guard jobs conducted around her.
“I’m lucky here,” she said. “In addition to the variety of jobs I get to explore at my station, I’m also exposed to the aviation jobs being performed right outside our door. We provide a lot of support for helicopter training flights for the air station and the training center. It’s neat I get to be around all that stuff and be a part of it.”
“The boat station crew allows us here at the rescue swimmer training school to offer our graduating aviation survival technicians a pre-graduation flight where they complete a free fall into the Pasquotank River,” said Chief Petty Officer Claude Morrissey, an instructor at ATTC. The boat crew provides a platform to pick up our swimmers from the water, and is there to respond in case any emergency should arise.”
Even while they assist with helicopter training missions, Station Elizabeth City crews are responsible for responding to emergencies in an area of responsibility that spans 1,700 square miles, includes 10 rivers and three sounds as well as the Intracoastal Waterway and Dismal Swamp Canal.
“We operate inshore and in areas that are very difficult to navigate due to shallow waters and multiple hazards to navigation,” said Petty Officer 1st Class Joshua Talys, executive petty officer at Station Elizabeth City. “Unlike most Coast Guard Stations which normally have a search and rescue season in the summer months, we have a transit season, which equates to periods of heavy vessel traffic moving up and down the
Intracoastal Waterway in the months preceding summer and winter. Our job is to ensure these boaters are safe and in compliance with federal laws and regulations.”
“Since we have such a large area of responsibility and none of it is open ocean, we operate in a wide range of environments,” said Hernandez. “There are swampy areas, areas where people like to wakeboard and areas popular for fishing. I think all the different nooks and crannies we have to be familiar with is what keeps it interesting here.”
Hernandez said they do their best to cross train in each other’s jobs at the station. “Lots of people here can do almost any job required at the station,” he said. “We have seamen and machinery technicians that want to become coxswains, and we have boatswain’s mates who work with our engineers if they need help with a project.”
When they aren’t actively working, Coast Guardsmen on the base engage in sports, often competing with teams from different units. The station crew says they enjoy heated ultimate frisbee showdowns with the rescue swimmer shop, and basketball games against the MH-60 Jayhawk team from the air station. That recreational competition keeps the healthy rivalry alive and thriving in a service of the same status.
A student at the Aviation Technical Training Center (ATTC) in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, plunges from an Air Station Elizabeth City MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter into the Pasquotank River, Feb. 14, 2017. Four aviation survival technician (AST) A school students at ATTC graduated and became ASTs Feb. 17, 2017. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn)
“This station is very unique to the Coast Guard,” said Talys. “Being co-located with Air Station Elizabeth City gives us direct insight into all the hard work and training the flight crews conduct every day.”
Seaman Nina Bowen shows some love to Chief Bert, Station Elizabeth City, North Carolina’s mascot, near the boathouse at the station Feb. 17, 2017. Chief Bert is a retired explosive detection dog who worked for six years with the Maritime Safety and Security Team in Gavelston, Texas. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nate Littlejohn)
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