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    • Oct 23, 2011by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Good Words For A Stop In Columbia, NC (off the AICW, off Southern Albemarle Sound)

      The charming river village of Columbia lies along the Scuppernong River, which makes into the southern shores of Albemarle Sound, west of the AICW’s passage across this body of water. In addition to the free city docks, described by Captain below, there is also a private marina and boatyard known as Cypress Landing. The only disadvantage to this latter facility is their location on the opposite side of the river and Highway 64 bridges from Columbia’s downtown district.

      Cruising News:
      Columbia, North Carolina, is one of the most iconic small towns we have seen in a long time. Approach up the Scuppernong River is well marked and uneventful. Turn around in front of the Municipal Wharf is in 25 feet of water. There is 8 feet at the wharf. Cute little town with a main street of about 4 blocks long. Walk to the Food Lion was about ½ mile each way. Lots of cute little stores down town. Free tie up and water. No electricity. Really well protected from winds on all points. Supposed to register at the municipal building immediately adjacent to the wharf, but it’s closed on Sunday. Shower and head is also adjacent to the wharf, and is clean and neat. A pleasant stop over for a change of pace.
      Jim & Talley Powell

      Columbia on south shore of the Albemarle west of the Alligator River is a brief pleasant visit but very small. The local vineyard has a very nice tasting room/shop and the owner offers vineyard tours if not too busy. Also the nature center is a good visit, howeverColombia is no Edenton, but how can you resist cruising upa river called the Scuppernong!
      Joseph Pica

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s North Carolina Marina Directory Listing For Columbia City Docks

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    • Oct 21, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Praise for Edenton Town Docks, off the AICW on the western tip of Albemarle Sound

      The Edenton Town Docks overlook the Edenton city waterfront, north of unlighted daybeacon #8. Edenton, one of the Colonial Capitals of North Carolina, lies well off the AICW, on the western reaches of Albemarle Sound, and at the eastern mouth of mighty Chowan River.

      You got to come see the Edenton, N.C. Town Dock. Big concrete breakwater with a narrow entrance to the West. Inside the wall is the quietest, calmest harbor we have ever seen. Little kids playing on the swings in the adjacent municipal park. City full of history, museums, and great restaurants. First two nights are free. 50 amp electricity is $6.00/night. Three or four city employees came by to see if there was anything we needed. If we didn’t have other places to go, we’d stay here for awhile.
      Jim and Talley Powell

      You didn’t mention that there is no fuel at downdown Edenton, has a pump out, but fuel should be at the old Albemarle Boat works on Queen street, call Scott Harrell first @ 252-337=5515.
      I hope you walked the town, nicest small town in the South with great restored houses.
      Proctor Baker

      Edenton, NC One of the Ten Prettiest Towns in the South. Walk up the main st away from the harbor and enjoy the history and the shops. There is a great library, coffee shop, several terrific restaurants. Enjoy the courthouse Square, St Paul’s church, Octagon House and blocks of homes from the 18th and 19th centuries. Don’t miss the classy consignment shop on Broad St. and dinner at the Waterman’s Restaurant.
      BTW I own an apt in the historic Cotton Mill In the Mill Village a few blocks east of town.
      Grocery shopping is a mile inland unfortunately.
      Gregory Han

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    • Oct 20, 2011by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Mixed Review of Town Creek Marina (Beaufort, NC, Statute Mile 203)

      Town Creek Marina in Beaufort guards the northerly banks of Town Creek, southeast of the Gallants Channel’s flashing daybeacon #14. The damage noted below by Captain Lacroix is due to the recent passing of Hurricane Irene. We are told repairs are underway, but call ahead to make sure the services you need are in place before your arrival.

      Stayed at Town Creek Marina for a night. Staff were really nice and helpful. Unfortunately the marina was in need of repair; we had no power or water. I couldn’t recommend it.
      Eve-Marie Lacroix

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    • Oct 19, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      A Good Experience at Morehead City Yacht Basin, AICW Statute Mile 203

      Morehead City Yacht Basin Morehead City Yacht Basin, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is located on the southern flank of the marked channel that runs west from the AICW, just north of the Morehead-Beaufort, Newport River high-rise bridge. We heartily agree with Captain Lacroix, that this is one of the finest facilities to be found anywhere on the Southeastern USA coastline!

      Cruising News:
      Moved to Morehead City Yacht Basin which was perhaps one of the best marinas we have encountered. This is a first class facility. Rented a car for 2 hours for $10. Staff Diana and Tom were great – gave us restaurant advice which couldn’t have been better. Ruddy Duck and Beach Bumz – worth a visit.
      Eve-Marie Lacroix

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    • Oct 19, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Question about Albemarle Sound Wind Effect

      This question is directed at the person who knows NC waters better than anyone!

      Cruising News:
      What does a 17-20 mph south wind do to Albemarle southbounders from Elizabeth City?
      Jake Smith

      And Claiborne answers:

      Captain Smith:
      Normally, we have southwesterly winds, as opposed to winds out of the dead south here on the NC coastline. A 20 knot blow will make an AICW crossing of the Albemarle into a passage that may well jar the fillings out of your teeth. If at all possible, pick a day of light airs to cross the Albemarle.
      Hope that helps. Good luck and good cruising!
      Claiborne Young

      Thanks,
      We have experienced trying to go north from Alligator River in the face of a 25-30 nne blow and lasted about an hour before turning around. We have also ridden a 20-25 nw down the Pasquotank with little discomfort. We are planning to go through Elizabeth City next week and keep watching the everchanging forecasts since we are on a fairly tight schedule.
      Jake Smith aboard s/v Ginger’s Mercedes

      We are here at Pelican Marina, trying to hang on while getting the stuffing knocked out of us.
      Tomorrow will be a much better day for our Edenton run.
      Jim Powell

      Watch the water depths, too. A steady south wind will empty out the southern parts and deepen the northern significantly. I found that out after I booked a slip for a few months and then couldn’t get into the marina for lack of about a foot and a half of water.
      Tugs Brotzman

      Thanks to everyone for your inputs. I guess Jimmy Buffett said it best ‘” ‘take the weather with you!’. Heres to great and safe cruising.
      Jake

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    • Oct 18, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Report on Pelican Marina, Dismal Swamp Route, Elizabeth City, NC

      Pelican Marina guards the Pasquotank’s northern banks, northeast of unlighted daybeacon #8, just across the river from the downtown Elizabeth City, NC waterfront.
      Cruising News:
      One of the really great things about cruising around is the consistency of friendly service we get time and time again at marinas we have found along the way. An example of this consistently friendly service is the staff at the Pelican Marina, in Elizabeth City. The manager, Josh, came in after hours on a day off, to catch our lines and make us feel welcome.
      Bring a little bag of dry cat food with you. There are a half dozen snapping turtles that will come up to the dock at the marina office, and beg for food. Talk about a marina that’s turtle friendly ‘“ and not just the MTOA turtles.
      This is another spot we will frequent, both North and South bound.

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    • Oct 14, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Report from Mouth of the North River, Albemarle Sound, AICW Statute 65

      The Waterway channel narrows considerably at the intersection of the North River and Albemarle Sound. Shoaling from North River Point has been reported on both sides of the channel as it passes through a spoil area.

      Here is what I noted today, I didn’t look at the red side but I know from comments that it shoals up. I always favor the green there, passing about 100′ to 150′ from G169. Note that g171 is missing and that a floating R168 has been added.
      Favoring the green side gives about 12mlw. On both plotters this results in remaining just outside the dashed channel line on the green side.
      Capt. Pascal aboard Charmer 70′ MY 6+ draft

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    • Oct 13, 2011by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      A Good Experience with the “Carolina Loop”

      Click to learn more about our Carolina Loop program The so-called “Carolina Loop” cruise consists of a journey north on the Dismal Swamp Canal, to the Norfolk, VA area. Most cruisers stay here for night or two, then cruise south via the AICW principal route, alternately known as the “North Carolina – Virginia Cut” and the “Albemarle – Chesapeake Canal.” This latter passage flows through a lock at Great Bridge, VA, then down the North Landing River, across a dredged passage bisecting northern Currituck Sound, through a canal bisecting the marina rich, but tiny village of Coinjock, NC, down the North River to a short hop west on the Albemarle Sound, and finally north on the Pasquotank River to Elizabeth City, NC. This latter community is a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, and has the deserved reputation of being one of the most cruiser friendly stops anywhere.
      Of course, you can start the loop at any convenient place, and there are variations, but the account above lays out the general route. It’s a great trip!

      I did the Carolina Loop last year from up in the Chesapeake to Norfolk then to Coinjock, Elizabeth City, Great Bridge, Norfolk and home. It was a total of 245+/- miles. It is a wonderful short trip with a lot of wilderness and undeveloped river country. It was not a difficult trip from a navigation or logistical point of view but a nice introduction to canal, river, sound and swamp cruising. I recommend it as a test cruise and short adventure for anyone in the Tidewater area. There are three locks (Great Bridge, South Mills and Deep Creek), a few bridges and some open sound to traverse. The only real issue is the limited opening times of the locks. That changes from time to time based on water levels so check before you leave as to what schedule they are operationing on now. In Coinjock there are two marinas for fuel, food and lodging. There are many in Norfolk and Portsmouth and Elizabeth City has free docking at the town docks but not power. Water depth was never an issue but be alert to snags in the Dismal Swamp part and the North Landing River sections. Have a good time.
      Jim Wagner
      (Daddy’s Dream

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s North Carolina Marina Directory Listing For Elizabeth City’s Mariners Wharf Docks

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    • Oct 11, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      “Treasure Chest Provisions” Pleases in Beaufort, NC, AICW Statute Mile 201

      It’s always good to hear of a new source of supplies within walking distance of your boat. The Town Docks Ed refers to are, of course, the Beaufort Municipal Docks. Cruisers can access Treasure Coast Provisions by walking north on Craven Street.
      Another provisioning choice in Beaufort is the Coastal Community Market, located at 606 Broad St (252-728-2844, http://www.coastalcommunitymarket.com/). It’s a few more blocks away, but here you will discover a nice selection of local vegetables, eggs and breads, plus more than a few choices in the way of organic foods.

      For all of those cruising in the Beaufort/Morehead City, NC, area there is a new grocery/convenience store open half-a-block away from the Beaufort Town Docks.
      The new store, called Treasure Chest Provisions, is located at 129 Middle Lane. The store carries ice, packaged grocery items, some perishables (including bread and milk), plus dry goods. To reach the new store, boaters walk north on Craven Street from the Front Street town docks.
      Skipper Ed

      I Was in Beaufort N C just a day or so ago and I found Treasure Chest Provisions store on 129 Middle lane just a block from the dock master house. It was PERFECT the store had eggs, milk, cheese, yougart lettuce and just about all the supplies that we needed from being out after a month at sea. Just needed some wine but was told that it is coming. The employee was very polite and outgoing. This is a shop that will get my business each time I pull into port. I wish them great success to everything in the upcoming year.
      Alex Robinson

      Treasure Chest at 129 Middle Lane in Beaufort N C has just what most boaters are looking for. We stopped in on way to Canada and look forward to stopping in again on way back down. Love the home made baked goods.
      My crew and I were in Beaufort just a few days ago on our way back to Canada and stopped in Beaufort NC . we needed milk and eggs and found Treasure Chest Gift & Provisions. they not only had the milk & eggs that we needed we found fresh baked goods as well as fresh fruit and vegetables. This is a store that has been long in coming. Make sure to stop by the owners are so friendly. Look forward to seeing them again on our way back down south.
      Mary Alice Jones

      Cruising News:
      just spent three beautiful days in beaufort, nc. i was happy to find a new store, Treasure Chest Provisions, located at 121 Craven Street. They had eggs, milk, cheese, produce, dry goods, etc. at very reasonable prices. i was happy to replenish some supplies without taking a trip to the food lion! It is a small shop located in the back of the gift store. they just opened in may. Please support them.
      Linda

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    • Oct 4, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Price Angst at Beaufort Municipal Docks, Beaufort, NC, AICW Satutue Mile 201

      We confirmed David’s prices: $2.30/ft under 50ft, $2.50 for 50ft and over, $6.00/night for 30amp, $12.00/night for 50amp. There is a $.10 per foot discount for seven days or longer. The transient rates at Charleston’s City Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, are $2.00/ft up to 69 ft and their monthly rates vary with the season. In September, the monthly rate is $20/ft. Comparing this to Harbor Town Yacht Basin, also A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, on Hilton Head where the rates are $2.00 up to 49ft, $2.50 50ft to 79ft with weekly discounts of $.25 /foot up to 49ft and $.50 /foot 50ft to 79ft. $12 for 30amp and $15 for 50amp, makes Beaufort Municipal Docks slightly more expensive than both City Marina and Harbor Town. With these prices along the AICW, one can easily understand why anchoring rights are so much in the news now.

      We loved old town Beaufort ‘“ great food, shops and friendly people. The marina is expensive (2.30/ft with a whopping 0.10 discount for > 7 days) ‘” 2 weeks there cost almost twice what a month costs at Charleston City Marina which is much nicer. Lots of current, rude staff (except the head dockmaster who was very helpful and friendly), and old equipment. We’ll not return.
      David Fry

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s North Carolina Marina Directory Listing For Beaufort Municipal Docks

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    • Oct 3, 2011by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      A Vote For An Overnight Stay at Mile Hammock Bay Anchorage (Statute Mile 244.5)

      Over the years, the entrance to Mile Hammock Bay has gotten infrequently shoally, but that is not the case now, and, as noted by Captain Gantt, unless the US Marines are conducting exercises, this is a great place to drop the hook and spend a quiet evening. Just don’t try dinghying ashore. All the surrounding land is military property and off limits to cruisers.

      For those heading south, Mile Hammock Bay is a very good anchoring area. It is a couple miles south of Onslow Beach Bridge and before the intersection of the ICW with the New River. The area is within the U.S. Marine Base Camp Lejeune but unless the Marines are having an exercise in the area, is available to ICW travelers. We keep our boat at Old Ferry Marina which is a couple miles up the New River, and frequently go to Mile Hammock Bay with others for rafting up, etc.
      Reid Gantt,
      Atlantic 30
      “Vouivre”

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    • Oct 3, 2011by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      An Invitation to Cruise Upstream on the Cape Fear River to Wilmington, NC

      Sounds like a good time to abandon the AICW, and cruise upstream to the Wilmington Public Docks. I’m sure a good time will be had by all during Riverfest!

      If you are inclined— why not proceed up the Cape Fear River to Wilmington and dock at the City Docks with numerous restaurants nearby. Dockage is around $1.50/ foot. This weekend (Oct. 7-9, 2011) is River Fest and there will be lots going on downtown if that sort of thing suits you.
      Edmond Badham
      COSMO
      Wilmington, NC

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s North Carolina Marina Directory Listing For the Wilmington City Docks

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    • Oct 1, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Possible Reduction of High Tide Clearance at Wrightsville Beach/S.R. 74 Bridge, AICW Statute Mile 283

      As Capt. Young expected, the Wrightsville Beach bascule bridge is charted at 20ft vertical clearance at high tide. When I spoke with the bridge tender tonight, he had 20ft and was unaware of a lessening of the high tide clearance. If you also experience a less than 20ft clearance, please let us know.

      We were very surprised to see 15′ on the signboard at Wrightsville Beach Bridge today (10/1/11) at high tide. I asked the bridge tender and she verified 15′. We clear 18′ and did not expect to wait for the hourly opening.
      Capt. Wendy Young aboard “Blue Crab” Island Gyspy 32 headed home to FL

      There should be two feet available extra at the center, the board should read low steel, so you should have had 17 feet available. I checked tide table for today and heights looked normal, was the wind blowing water in? Skipper Bobs lists bridge at 17+2 = 19 feet which may be closer to what it really is. I have cleared the bridge at lower tides and I need 21 feet, tidal range is about 4.5 feet.
      Joe Urban

      Joe –
      The reason we wrote the note was to warn MTOAers cruising south that water level in Wrightsville Beach is higher than usual and even with the 5′ tide variation and the wind blowing at that time, this bridge clearance was much less than one would expect=- 20′ minimum.
      Calvin and Wendy

      It has been my experience that this bridge only has between 17′ & 18′ clearance in the center at normal high tide
      George Grafer aboard Time Out

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    • Sep 28, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      A Good Report from Dismal Swamp Canal, AICW Alternate Route

      Click to learn more about our Carolina Loop program The Great Dismal Swamp Canal route southbound departs the primary AICW – North Carolina-Virginia Cut, south of Norfolk at Statute Mile 7.2 and begins officially at Deep Creek Lock at Mile 10.6. Elizabeth City at statute mile 50.5 is A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

      We traversed the Dismal Swamp canal today. We highly recommend this route as a quiet, picturesque “Lewis and Clark” channel to reach Elizabeth City. Both locks are on full schedule. The floating debris was no more than usual. Water depth was at least 6.5′ and over 7.5′ in many sections. There was no smoke in the air although the swamp fire is not fully contained. There was no excessive vegetation, as there had been earlier in September.
      We’re tied up tonight at Elizabeth City and had a great dinner at Cypress Creek Grill across the street. We’re headed across Albermarle tomorrow before the forecasted front kicks up the wind.
      Capt. Wendy Young aboard “Blue Crab” Island Gypsy 32.

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    • Sep 26, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Highest Praise for Staff of Northwest Creek Marina, Off the AICW and Neuse River, near New Bern, NC

      Northwest Creek Marina lies off the eastern shores of Northwest Creek, north of charted McCotter Point.

      Please excuse me adding to my previous comments on Northwest Creek Marina but, with the passing of Hurricane Irene recently I really feel it’s worth adding:
      The standard of preparation and service at this marina went WAY beyond anything we have experienced in any other marina. During the storm (`during’,mind you) the staff were OUT ON THE DOCKS checking and adjusting the boats’ lines and hauling boats when needed. Carol & I were safely tucked into the hotel overlooking the marina throughout the storm and took videos (which can be seen at http://www.HurricaneIrene.Muttlets.Com) of the staff working in 60mph winds and water up to their chests. Several owners had left headsails up and the staff went round removing them and stowing them safely (remember, Irene was expected to be a cat2+ hurricane on arrival). They had lines strung across the marina channels to reduce any damage which might be caused if a boat did break away. They dismantled all the mains power units.
      After the storm, we had power back on the docks just as soon as the power company had returned power to the Fairfield Harbour area and all the cross channel lines cleared ready for the next weekend.
      I can’t say enough good things about this marina. It just keeps getting better!
      They really earned the money we pay there and more (although I won’t tell them that, just in case!).
      Fergus & CarolMcLean

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    • Sep 18, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      River Dunes Marina, Recommended Hurricane Hole, AICW Statute Mile 173.5

      River DunesRiver Dunes Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is located off the AICW’s run along Neuse River, in Broad Creek between unlighted daybeacons #1 and #2.

      Cruising News:
      River Dunes, the safest Marina to dock your boat in a hurricane. No damage from Irene and when electric went off we had a generator for the fuel pumps. Just installed more floating docks with a few slips left to rent. What a great place.
      Clifford Kisby

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    • Sep 4, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Good Words for Staff at New Bern Grand Marina off the Neuse River in New Bern, NC

      The New Bern Grand Marina lies just inside the intersection of the Trent and Neuse Rivers, along the Trent’s northern banks between the low-level Trent River highway and railroad bridges.

      Many thanks to Durl, Allen and the many volunteers who helped prepare the boats and docks for hurricane Irene. During the storm, Allen and the volunteers stayed outside going up and down the floating docks checking the lines and boats to make sure that everything was as secure as possible.Thanks to them, no boats were lost and all damage was minor.
      During the storm we stayed inside in the hotel. In spite of the storm damage the building was taking, the staff and manager Michael McMahon worked around the clock to make us as comfortable as possible.
      I can’t say enough good things about this place, but I will mention that the Coast Guard Station Fort Macon put their boat and people that were not working during the storm here because they knew it was the best and safest place to be. Enough said.
      Mike And Kim, Ms. Kimberly

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    • Aug 30, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Praise for Carolina Wind Yachting Center, upstream on the Pamlico River off the AICW in Washington, NC

      Carolina Wind Yachting Center is located on the north banks of the Pamlico River just upstream of the Washington City Docks.

      I was a live-aboard at Carolina Winds (Haven’s Warf) in 1995-1996. Wonderful town and great people. The staff at Carolina Winds are fantastic and know their stuff. Your only major challenges to the town are the railroad bridge. When I lived there, the bridge was `hand cranked’, so if the wind was blowing, they could not get it open.
      Line Dempsey

      Editor’s Note – Carolina Wind Yachting Center suffered damage from Hurricane Irene. Be sure to call ahead and check on services availability before committing to a plan which call for coiling your lines here!

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    • Aug 18, 2011by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Dock Is Ready for Use at Sanitary Fish Market (Morehead City, NC, near Statute Mile 205)

      Sanitary Fish Market (Restaurant) has been a fixture on the Morehead Waterfront since my family first began coming here in the 1950’s. They are kings of fried seafood. For many, many years Sanitary has featured a dock for its patrons along the town waterfront just behind the restaurant The new, updated dock is now open to boaters.

      As per 17 August 11, water at the new floating dock is 15ft deep at low tide. Tide runs 4 to 5 feet. Tie up at the floating dock is unassisted on a first come, first served basis (Grab it and Growl). $25.00/night if you eat dinner there. $1.00/foot if you do not eat there. The $1.00/foot applies when they are closed, the Sunday after Thanksgiving until the first Friday in February.
      Jim Powell

      Ted Garner, owner of Sanitary Seafood is a friend of ours and an MTOA port capt. He has made some renovations including putting a full service bar at the restaurant in addition to the outside deck. He is just waiting for the permits to put in a new floating dock at the restaurant which he hopes will be in by the end of June. So be patient it will come. In addition, he is a very accommodating port capt. for those who plan to be in the area a need any assistance.
      Jane

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    • Aug 17, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Update on Inland Waterway Provision Company Store in Oriental, NC, Statute Mile 181

      McCotters Marina, Washington, NC We are delighted to learn that this well-known business in Oriental, NC will remain open. For years, it has been the place to get boat gear and clothing in Oriental. McCotter’s Marina, which suffered a devastating fire earlier this year, is located in nearby Washington, NC and is A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

      A new owner, McCotter’s Marina of Washington, NC has decided to restock and keep the Inland Waterway store open. The decision was made last Monday and it was open for the Memorial Day weekend. Stock will take a while to rebuild.
      Skipper Jim Duggan

      The Inland Waterway Provision Company re-opened in April of 2011 under new management. The folks from McCotter’s Marina (Washington, NC) are now running the store.
      Captain Ben

      And from the new owners:

      Inland Waterway Provision Company, ICW Mile Marker 181
      Newly re-opened in the heart of “downtown” Oriental!
      Visit us for all your boating and fishing needs. We have marine hardware, electrical and plumbing components, cleaning supplies, charts, line, and safety gear. We are the local dealer for AB dinghies. We offer clothing, Sperry shoes, and nautical gifts.
      If we don’t have what you’re looking for, we can order it for you, usually with free overnight delivery on parts.
      We can help you with fishing equipment, ice, and bait. The helpful advice is free!
      Inland Waterway Provision Co. is conveniently located on the Oriental harborfront, right between the Town Dock (free dockage for 48 hours!) and the town anchorage. We have free loaner bicycles for visiting boaters.
      We’re an Oriental landmark! Come see why.
      Monday-Saturday 9-6, Sunday 12-4
      Phone: (252)249-1797
      iwpc@dockline.net

      I am so glad that Inland Waterway is back in business and I really hope it can stay that way! Show them some love if you’re in town.
      Jeffrey Sampson

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