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    • Feb 11, 2009by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Galley Stores Marina (New Bern, NC – Neuse River)

      New Bern’s newest pleasure craft facility, Galley Stores Marina, is located on the Neuse River side of New Bern. And, I’m also glad to note they are a SALTY SOUTHEAST Galley Stores, on the Trent River in New BernCRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

      Announcing the opening of Galley Marina at Skipjack Landing, New Bern, N.C. We are now open specializing in transient boaters and we wanted to let all you know. We have more then 900 feet of protected dockage, pump out at 10 slips, fuel, a full market for provisioning and shower facilities. We also have decided to lease 12 slips of 45 our slips for permanent dockage. If you are interested in moving your boat for long term or for just a few days let us know. Additionally we have a unique opportunity for groups. We have on our staff, an executive chef who can cater on the dock group meals or individual get always, great for day trips or larger gatherings. Give us a call or contact us at www.galleystores.com.


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    • Feb 3, 2009by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      GREAT Hardware Store in Morehead City, NC

      The "Ace Hardware" store described below is within easy walking distance of Morehead City Yacht Basin (A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS' NET SPONSOR), or several other marinas along the downtown Morehead City waterfront. I agree with Captains Ron, Peg and Jim. This is an excellent hardware/marine store, in a very advantageous location for cruisers.

      There is an amazing Ace Hardware [in Morehead City, NC] which is really a marine store. Perhaps the phrase "commercial chandlery" is more appropriate as they appear to support the local fishing trawlers."
      Ron Rogers

      Business's name is "Ace Marine and Rigging."  Their "primary" business is 1/2" and bigger wire rope and fittings for commercial fishing, workboats and dredges.  Manager is Mel Smith.  Business location is 600 Arundel Ave, MC, NC, 28557.  Contact number is (252) 726-6620, or (800) 622-7592.  Excellent stock of 316 SS connectors at the best prices I've seen anywhere; i.e., 5/8" 316 SS bolt 'n pin shackle for $25 bucks.  Also great prices on large boat cable in 2-0 and 4-0 sizes, Racor filters ($6 for the 500 size) and oil diapers.  They have excellent stock and pricing on bulk 3-strand nylon line for anchor rode and homebrew dock lines, and on chain.  It's also a full line ACE Hardware, complete with very large size tap and die in stock.  Call them if you know what you want, and Mel will ship.  He's a superb guy.  Ron is right!  It's a unique and amazing place!!!  By far the best on the east coast.
      No connection; just a very happy customer. 
      Peg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary,

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    • Feb 2, 2009by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Spooners Creek Marina (Statute Mile 210.5)

      The message below comes to us from Captain Keith Mackey, owner of CC Yacht Delivery (A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, http://ccyachtdelivery.com ). PLEASE patronize Captain Mackey’s service whenever possible.
      Spooners Creek Marina (252) 726-2060 - new condominiums, DEEP WATER SLIPS Spooners Creek is my OLD home base on the North Carolina coastline. The facility is very different now than it was in the days when Bruce, Rene and John Fetzer manned the bastions here, but the new icarnation is very nice as well, and they are also a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR (http://www.shoresatspoonerscreek.com/bogue-sound-marina.php)! Spooners Creek’s entry channel lies off the southern flank of the AICW’s run through Bougue Sound, as short hop west of the Atlantic Beach high-rise bridge. See you there!

      I did a short little delivery trip on the ICW this past Sunday (1/24/09) from Morehead City to Wrightsville Beach. I had my first opportunity to visit Spooners Creek Marina. While I picked the boat up from a private residence back in Spooner?s Creek, I did have an opportunity to check out the marina before I departed. This is a class “A” facility. The entrance is deep and well marked. The yacht basin is also very deep and the docks and facilities are new and top of the line. While the marina is not on the main strip in Morehead City, it is a very reasonable walk (about a mile or so through the neighborhood) up to HWY 24 where the Super WalMart is located and an Outback Steakhouse is just another 2 or 3 blocks. The marina is directly off the ICW and is well protected.
      I hope this is helpful. With kind regards,
      Capt Keith


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    • Jan 27, 2009by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Wintering Aboard on the NC Coastline

      Wow, check out the attached photo. I bet Bob and Becky wish they were in Florida at this point!

      Hi Claiborne:
      Bob & Becky Webster on SUNCATCHER. This is @ Sea Gate Marina Chipped ice for 2 days finally put table salt on the deck etc. so we did not get hurt coming off our boat. Thank you for your great web site. I still keep passing it along.
      Becky

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    • Jan 8, 2009by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      New B&B In Elizabeth City, NC

      Sounds like a great place for those who want to rest ashore, with solid ground under their feet, for a night or two!

      Hi! 
      We opened the newest B&B in Elizabeth City (NC), the Grice-Fearing House Bed and Breakfast, in the oldest house in the City, ca. 1798.  Our website is:  www.gricefearinghouse.com and we are located at:
      200 South Road Street
      Elizabeth City, NC  27909
      252-333-1792
      We are just five blocks from the waterfront, convenient to boaters.  We offer the only B&B in Elizabeth City with suites and jacuzzis. 
      We would appreciate your listing us in your accommodations section.
      Thanks!  Georgene and Vidal Falcon, Innkeepers
      Grice-Fearing House B&B

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    • Jan 5, 2009by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Why We Cruise

      Captain Scott Bulger has graciously allowed me to copy his note below from the T&T (Trawlers and Trawlering) list. His thoughts are truly one of the reasons that many of us are so hooked on the cruisng life!

      As I sit in Ft. Lauderdale waiting for Alanui to ship to Seattle I'm caught up reflecting on what a wonderful voyage it's been.  Without a doubt the most rewarding part of the journey has been the people you meet along the way.  From the other Nordhavn and trawler owners to the crew on various sailboats along the way, we have met some of the most amazing people in our lives. 
      I'm particularly in awe of those young families that choose to take their children on these adventures.  One family we met along the way is the Besemers.  David, Kathryn and Alya are telling their story on the internet via blogs and video.  www.threeatsea.com is the url where you can follow along.  I'm only mentioning this because so many on the list are considering these voyages and I can't think of a better way to see what it's like then through the eyes of a 12 year old.
      Anyway, to all of those we have met along the way, please accept our wishes for a joyous and safe 2009.
      Scott and Marian Bulger

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    • Dec 8, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Memorial Waterways

      What a WONDERFUL idea!

      Subject: Memorial Waterways?
      Cruising News: Good Morning, Claiborne
      After arriving safely in Vero Beach for the winter, thanks to your books, cruisernet, and weather underground, I rode the Greyhound back up to Belhaven to retrieve a car for use while we\'re here. I spent a lot of time on I-95, a large portion of which is named the Purple Heart Memorial Highway. I know that many of the bridges on the ICW are named in honor of someone (George Munson) or something (Memorial Bridge). As I was driving on I-95 I wondered if anyone had ever tried to get portions of the ICW named and signed as Memorial Waterways? I also knew that if anyone knew about it, it would be you. As someone whose son has made the ultimate sacrifice and has posthumously been awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and others, it would be most meaningful and gratifying to cruise the AICW with the addition of signage indicating the nation\'s honor and respect for those who kept us free. I would like to hear your thoughts on the subject of Memorial Waterways.
      Dave Friedrich

      Subject: Memorial Waterways
      Cruising News: As a veteran of 24 years military service I fully support this idea.  As a veteran of commuting for several years on sections of the Blue Star Memorial Highway in the DC area, I don't think we can stand for the waterways to be that dangerous/neglected.
      Chris Wain

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    • Nov 24, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Changes to Columbia, NC (Scuppernong River) Town Docks

      The charming, historic river town of Columbia, NC, sits on the banks of beautiful Scuppernong River. This stream, in turn, flows into the southern shores of Albemarle Sound, well west of the AICW’s crossing of this often rough body of water.
      Just received a note from Captain Ray Smith, which provided a link to a scanned newspaper article concerning changes to the Columbia town dock regulations. This scan is not really in a form easily displyed here on the Cruisers’ Net, so I’m going to summarize.
      Effective immediately, the first three nights at the Columbia town docks are free. Thereafter, a charge of $1.00 per foot, per night, will be levied. Free nights can only occur within the span of a single week. In other words, you can’t leave the town docks for one night, come back, and expect three more free nights.
      There is also a charge (as has been true all along) for waste pump-out!
      Hope everyone finds this helpful!


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    • Nov 11, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Additional Dockage Space in Elizabeth City (Statute Mile 50.5)

      Click to learn more about our Little Loop programAs I said in the introductory remarks concerning another message I posted earleir today, “you learn something new on the Cruisers’ Net everyday.”
      I have met Elizabeth City’ s Mayor, Steve Atkinson, and I can tell you without any fear of spreading an inaccuracy, that he is SERIOUS about attracting the cruising community. The messages below cite but one example, and another is that Elizabeth City is now a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

      If you are looking for dock space in Elizabeth City and all the “in town places” are taken, for the price of signing a waiver you can dock North of the bridge on the West side next to the Jennette Bros Provision Co. building. Say hello to Eric the bridge tender.

      When we passed through Elizabeth City last summer, the docking looked a little tight for us and we were going to just anchor. But, “some guy” waved us over to the area just about 50 yards south of the free city docks and helped us tie up. I was a little concerned since the bulkhead had a sign “no docking”, but since the “some guy” turned out to be the mayor, we were all smiles. How many places do you know in which the town’s mayor grabs a line for visiting boats???
      Ken

      Hi,
      We had the same experience in early Oct when pulling in late, about 1700, at Elizabeth City. The guy ran across the park and waved us in to where the tour boat used to dock. The pilings were a little treacherous, but we managed to tie and enjoy the evening. Our two dogs enjoyed the park as well as ourselves. The mayor is Steve Atkinson and he was heading to the Annapolis sailboat show the next day, so I gave him my card so he could use the Annapolis Yacht Club. A very nice fellow and a credit to the city.
      Bob and Claudia


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    • Nov 11, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      A Vist to Manteo and the NC Outer Banks

      Manteo Waterfront Marina is now run by the Town of Manteo. It boasts 53 slips that can accommodate boats up to 140 feet. The marina is situated right next to historic downtown Manteo on a boardwalkI could not agree with Captains Susan and John more. Manteo is a great spot from which cruisers can explore the NC Outer Banks. Ditto for Manteo Waterfront Marina, and let me not fail to mention that these good folks are a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

      John and I have just completed our visit to the Outer Banks, NC (after leaving Coinjock) and found it to be very interesting and well worth the stop.? We based our visit in Manteo, on Roanoke Island at the Manteo Waterfront Marina where Carl Jordan is the dockmaster (252-473-3320.)? This is very centrally located and many restaurants (our favorite, Full Moon Cafe, was right across the street) and shops were close by. We rented a car from local Ford Dealer R D Sawyer which picked us up and delivered us back to the marina–a la Enterprise.? (Enterprise is located ‘out on the island about 30 minutes away’.)?
      We drove out on the Island to Nags Head, Kitty Hawk, Hatteras and saw most of the sites including the Wright Brothers Memorial. I would recommend this stop which is a little off the beaten ICW track.? From Hatteras we crossed the Pamlico Sound and Neuse River to join back with the ICW and ended this part of the journey in Beaufort, NC.
      Heading south–
      Susan and John Hauge and Lily
      on “La Garza Verde”

      We agree but make Ocracoke a stop going north to Manteo. Do not miss the Ocrafolk Opry and if you see the movie, “Nights in Rodanthe” you will hear these folks sing.
      First & Ten anchored in the Little Aligator River heading back south


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    • Nov 7, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Another Great Report On River Dunes Marina (Statute Mile 173.5)

      It's getting to be almost a weekly occurrence to post a laudatory message about River Dunes Marina. This is truly a wonderful facility, and they are a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS' NET SPONSOR!

      We stopped briefly at Riverdune a development near Oriental NC off the ICW at Broad Creek They are offering to have transients stop and visit at a rate of $1/ft. They have a wonderful clubhouse, deck and pool available for use. They also have a courtesy car for trips to Oriental. The harbor is extremely well sheltered from any storm. It is like a high end yacht club.
      Prices may be higher in season.
      This is a good alternative to Oriental harbor for boats on the ICW.
      www.riverdunes.com
      Greg and Susan Han
      Allegria — Krogen Whaleback

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    • Nov 5, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Columbia, NC (Scuppernong River. off southern Albemarle Sound)

      The Scuppernong River, on which the old, river town of Columbia is located, so impressed earlery European settlers on the North Carolina coastline, that they named it “Hearts Delight.” It remains pretty much the same today. I heartily recommend a trip off the AICW to the Scuppernong and Columbia.

      Subject: Coluimbia, NC
      Message: To those cruising Albemarle Sound, Columbia, NC on the beautiful Scuppernong River, is a great stop. The Town has recently opened a first class reatroom/shower facility right next to the free Town dock. There is a fine hardware store about a block from the dock, which is at the foot of the main street. There is also a pharmacy and small department store. The Town’s
      museum, in an old theater, is great. There is about 8 feet of water at the Town dock, and potable water is on the dock. We heartily recommend this pleasant and charming Town.
      Norman and Betsy Mason,
      MV “Peggy Sue”


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    • Nov 4, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      New Facility (Galley Stores Marina) In New Bern, NC

      I know that the addition of Galley Stores Marina at Skipjack Landing will be a GREAT addition to the cruising scene in New Bern, North Carolina. And, not just because this facility is our newest SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! I mean, after all, when is the last time you heard of a marina that “specializes” in transients vessels. Refreshing isn’t it!
      Galley Stores is located on the Neuse River side of New Bern, just upstream from the Comfort Inn. Old timers like this fellow, will remember this spot as where the now destructed Holiday Inn used to reside.
      Please stop in and welcome Mark and his fine staff to the North Caroliina cruising scene. And, don’t forget to thank him for his support of the cruising community through his sponsorship of the Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net.

      Welcome to Galley Stores and Marina at Skipjack Landing, New Bern, NC. Located on the Neuse River in downtown New Bern, (GPS: 35*06’23″N 70*02’03″W) we Specialize in the transient boater. Skipjack Landing offers the Galley Store which is a full gourmet market, Marina and coming in the spring an upscale seafood restaurant.
      The store offers full provisioning with a full line of meats, groceries, produce, organic foods, seafood and a wide selection of beverages etc. Our staff includes and grocerer of 30 years in Gwen and our own executive chef in Chef Dawn, to offer helpful suggestions from our gourmet lines. (See.www.galleystores.com) additionally you can order on the web.
      Our marina is a full service facility with 30 slips open for transient travelers. We specialize in the boater moving from other areas and welcome any one looking for a short term stay, 6 months or less, needing to move their boat. The marina offers a pump out, up to 100amp service and slips ranging from 45 to 100 plus feet. Water depth ranges from 8 to 12 feet at normal tides. New Bern is a great place to leave your boat. Home of Hatteras Yachts, we offer a regional air port, many tourist attractions and civic activities. Additionally we offer a 400 foot day dock surrounding a restaurant to open soon. The day dock houses our fuel pumps which has high speed diesel and gas and is less then 100 feet from the channel. Volume discounts are offered. Our dock masters office is located in the tower over looking the marina and can watch for your arrival as you come up the Neuse. The view is more then five miles down the river.
      For more information please contact us at (252) 633-4648, or go on our website at www.galleystores.com. We monitor channel 16 and look forward to hearing from you.

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    • Nov 3, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Watermans Restaurant – Edenton, NC

      I agree wholeheartedly with Greg and Susan. Watermans is a very good place to satisfy a healthy appetite, and it's within easy walking distance of the Edenton City Docks!

      We are looking forward to dinner at the Waterrman restaurant in Edenton and seeing friends there.  The special appetizer at Waterman is broccoli. I have never seen a dish offered like this. It does have a sauce but just the fresh vegetable is spectacular.
      Greg and Susan Han
      Allegria — Krogen Whaleback

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    • Nov 3, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Mackeys Marina and Crab Shack (Mackeys Creek, Off Southern Albemarle Sound)

      Mackeys Marina is located on the South shore of the Albemarle Sound opposite Edenton. We offer full boatyard services, marine store and a Crab Bar & Grille.We had an earlier posting here on the Net’s “North Carolina” section about the WONDERFUL Mackeys Crab Grill and Marina on Mackeys Creek. This twin facility lies off the southern shores of Albemarle Sound, between the Roanoke and Scuppernong Rivers, on protected Mackeys Creek (also known as Kendrick Creek). Take my word for it, the food is WONDERFUL!!!

      For an off-the-beaten-path trip up the Albemarle, try Mackey’s Marina on the south side [of Albemarle Sound] (252-793-5031) (http://www.mackeysmarina.com/) Joanne and Henry run it. They have a great bar/seafood restaurant now (local crabs) and transient slips. Deep enough water if you stay in the channel. Very protected. Good tackle shop. Fuel. Boat lift. It’s a working crabbers dock, so be prepared for working boats, not pristine cruisers. Bald eagles nest up the creek and ospreys all over – pretty spot if you like rustic.
      No connection, just a displaced local boy.
      Jim


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    • Oct 30, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Cruising the North Carolina – Virginia Cut (A. K. A. Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal)

      There have already been MANY postings here on the Cruisers' Net about the Dismal Swamp AICW route from Virginia to North Carolina waters, but less info on what is the primary Waterway route from VA to NC. This latter passage goes under several names, including the "North Carolina – Virginia Cut" and the "Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal."
      Whatever you call it, this route enters North Carolina waters and at the southern mouth of North Landing River, runs a dredged cut across northern Currituck Sound, and then past the marina rich village of Coinjock. Finally, cruisers following this passage wend their way south on the North River to often rough Albemarle Sound.
      There's some great crusiing advice and news in Captain George's posting below. I have borrowed this message from the Trawlers and Trawlering list.

      Yesterday early  afternoon, there was a large stationary snag in the middle of the A&C just south of the Centreville Bridge. I called to the boat in back of me to give them a (dead)heads up. The bridge operator came on the radio and also asked location, he said the USACE was on its way to do some cleanup and wanted to verify locations. There were a few other  pieces of wood of various sizes of various levels of threat to navigation so we called them all out as we went on down. Just be observant, if the Corps didn't get something ot the ongoing winds have created something else.
      Winds have reduced depths in Currituck Sound about a foot. Stay in the middle of the channel; it gets shallow on the green side quickly.
      Starting about 3 miles south of Pungo Ferry, there was a substantial slick on the water extending to Pungo Ferry. The guy behind me thought I'd sprung an oil or fuel leak. I had to call three numbers 
      at the Coast Guard, then called Hampton Roads on 16, and they got me to another number which then referred me to the National Response Center. I then talked to a nice operator who had no idea of local geography or the ICW and apparently no access to it. Luckily, I gave my name and number to them. A few minutes later I got a call back from the Coast Guard and then the Virginia authorities and we got the position right, which had been mangled by the NRC. The Virginia guy  suspected it was coming from the derelict marina north of the Pungo Ferry Bridge, and indeed it ended just as you passed there. A Coast Guard boat went speeding north past us about an hour later, so the response was pretty quick. I'm glad I was persistent and didn't get dissuaded by the bureaucracy.
      We spent a quiet night at anchor with about 10 boats here off Broad Creek [off the North River – Ed.] ; the Albemarle should be doable with lighter winds out of the north; if I don't like what we see, we'll sneak back in here as conditions should be quite good tomorrow. We will head for Belhaven today, seas permitting.
      George

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    • Oct 29, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Overflow Dockage in Elizabeth City, NC (Staute Mile 50.5 – Dismal Swamp Route)

      You learn something new every day here on the Salty Southeast Cruisers' Net. I've been covering the Elizabeth City (A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS' NET SPONSOR) waterfront for 28 years, and I had no idea that boats could dock north of the bridge (see below), if the town docks happen to be full!

      Message: Claiborne,
      The free city docks in Elizabeth City were full yesterday when we arrived.  We noticed a trawler tied to the long face dock just north of the Elizabeth City bridge, and the bridge operator said we could stay there.  The docks are part of the Jennette Brothers food distributors service.  This locally owned company will make you sign a form excusing any liability, but otherwise they are very accomodating to cruisers when the city docks are full.  No power, but water is available. 
      The Dismal Swamp was beautiful with the changing Fall colors, with depths averaging 7 ft.
      As the morning temp. was 42, we\'re heading south!
      Capt. Miles

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    • Oct 29, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      River Dunes Marina (Statute Mile 173.5)

      Yet another glowing report about this fine facility. No surprise, as River Dunes is a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

      Subject: River Dunes
      Message: River Dunes is a fantastic Marina. It has everything and is brand new. JC was much more than just welcoming as he gave us a tour of the facility and even took our lines on arriving. This is one of the best Marina´s I´ve stayed at and with the cost of $1.00/foot, the best bargain ever. Broad Creek is well marked and the marina entrance is straight forward. The marina basin is very protected from any direction. Depths were in excess of 8 feet.
      Chas Hamilton


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    • Oct 28, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Good Experience On The Dismal Swamp Route

      Pier 88 Diving: Join the Pier 88 Network! Be covered for emergency underwater service for only $99 per yearWe have received as many postings on the Dismal Swamp AICW Alternate Route lately, as just about any other concernng the North Carolina coastline. There's a real divergence of opinion on this passage within the cruising community. Some really like it (see below), while others worry about striking deadheads and semi-sunken debris. Below, you will hear from one cruiser who came through with nary a problem!

      Skinwalker with its 4.5 draft uses the Dismal going and coming.  The speed limit is 6 mph in the swamp and that seems too fast when your there.  You might thump a  dead head once in a while but at that speed it usually is not a great problem; take it slow & easy.  I personally have had more trouble going the other route with shallows then I have had with the Dismal Swamp thumps. I especially enjoy the south end between the lock and Elizabeth City–simplybeautiful.
      Bones,
      As posted on the MTOS listserv by Wayne Flatt
      MV Skinwalker departing Baltimore in six days.

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    • Oct 28, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Cape Lookout Bight Anchorage

      Even though it's not near the AICW, Cape Lookout Bight remains the most popular anchorage on the North Carolina coastline. That's because it's a wonderful natural habor, and the nearby beachcombing can be spectacular.
      The best way to reach the bight is to cruise out Beaufort Inlet for a safe distance, and then cut east, paralleling Shackleford Banks (staying WELL offshore), and then enter the harbor by a marked entrance.

      One anchorage NOT to miss: Cape Lookout Bight.  it's worth the 6 miles out the inlet, beautiful place!  We took the tender around the back of Shackleford to see the wild horses. Good holding (although our 110lbs Claw started dragging just a little in 40kts wind…), plenty of water, great beaches to walk on.  It's going on my mandatory stop over list.
      We spent one night on the hook in Cape Look Out bight, a must do stop if the ocean isn't too rough between beaufort inlet and the bight (unless you draw little and can sneak inside).  Take the dink to the beach, lighthouse, etc… and the back side of the Shackleford banks to see the wild horses. Terrific anchorage, plenty of room, good holding although our 110lbs claw started dragging early in the night when the winds reached about 40kts. didn't come loose but a slow drag forcing me to haul anchor and move up toward the entrance… Not much fun to relocate in 40kts at night although I
      can't blame the anchor, 110lbs on a 70 footer enclosed FB isn't storm anchor grade…  
      Pascal
      M/Y Charmer (70' Johnson)
      live cel helmcam at www.sandbarhopper.com

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