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Atlantic Yacht Basin Spring Newsletter 2026
Atlantic Yacht Basin, A LONG-TIME CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located just south of the Great Bridge lock and bridge at Mile Marker 12 in Great Bridge, VA. If you have wood damage or need a few modifications with the interior or exterior of your boat, Atlantic Yacht Basin has the team to fix it right.
I have used them many times for both repairs and short-term storage during my ICW trips. AYB has a great location and is capable of performing any repairs you may require.
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Start Your Spring Story in Camden County, NC! Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center
The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, a Salty Southeast Cruisers Net sponsor, is a great place to visit any time.
Spring is on the horizon, and there’s no better time to explore the natural beauty, rich history and small-town charm of Camden County, NC.
We know the perfect way to start your spring story:
Bloom into the Outdoors ~ Stroll scenic boardwalks and paddle peaceful waters along the Dismal Swamp and Pasquotank River. Have your camera ready to capture wildlife sightings and the first blooms of spring.
Slow Down & Stay Awhile ~ Unwind at a cozy campground or Airbnb, savor local flavors, shop vintage treasures and enjoy peaceful sunsets over the river. In Camden County spring isn’t rushed – it’s meant to be savored.
Step into History ~ From Revolutionary roots to local legends, discover the people, stories and places that shaped our region at the Camden County Heritage Museum. #America250NC
2026 “Capture Camden, NC” Photo Contest ~ Calling all photographers! Submit your best shots showing off nature, people and places that make Camden County unique. Contest opens March 1st and runs through May 21st. We want to see Camden through your lens.
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Plan your visit today and let Camden County be the beginning of your spring story.
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Happy Holidays from Atlantic Yacht Basin
Atlantic Yacht Basin, A LONG-TIME CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located just south of the Great Bridge lock and bridge at Mile Marker 12 in Great Bridge, VA. If you have wood damage or need a few modifications with the interior or exterior of your boat, Atlantic Yacht Basin has the team to fix it right.
I have used them many times for both repairs and short-term storage during my ICW trips. AYB has a great location and is capable of performing any repairs you may require.
Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year From All of Your Friends At Atlantic Yacht Basin
Dear Valued Friends and Customers of AYB,
We hope everyone has had a great fall and a wonderful Thanksgiving. I can hardly believe we are halfway through December already. I do want to share a few quick notes about the yard and our upcoming Holiday schedule.The water in the yard has now been decommissioned for the winter months. There are a few locations throughout the yard with water access. Please work with the Dockmasters or yard staff to obtain water for your vessel, if needed. We are happy to help run hoses and facilitate getting you water.
The service yard will close for our Christmas party on December 24 at 11:00 am and reopen on January 5th. The Dockmasters will be available during the Holiday break. If you need immediate assistance, don’t hesitate to contact the Dockmasters at 757-615-7585.
If you have not winterized your vessel or need assistance completing it, please let us know as soon as possible. We will have everyone who has signed up for winterization completed before our Holiday break.
On Christmas Day, Tim Green will host an on-site brunch for those staying aboard and for staff working the holiday. We’re grateful for Tim’s generosity and hope this event brings a sense of community and holiday cheer to everyone involved.
We hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
As always, please give us a call toll free at (800) 992-2489 or local at (757) 482-2141 or drop us a line at info@atlanticyachtbasin.com
for a free quote or to find out more about all of our comprehensive marine services.
We look forward to a great 2026!Your Friends at AYB
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Autumn at the Dismal Swamp
The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, a Salty Southeast Cruisers Net sponsor, is a great place to visit any time.
Greetings!
Fall is officially here, and we’re beyond excited to witness and experience all of the vibrant autumn colors along the historic Dismal Swamp Canal.
We look forward to seeing our amazing boating community this fall along the waterway. Right is an image of a power boat from this week, traveling south.
We hope you’ll make plans to join the Dismal Swamp State Park on Oct. 18th from 10 am-2 pm to celebrate the swamp’s natural & cultural heritage, along with lots of fun displays, activities, food trucks, bounce house, and reptiles from OBX Lizard Land! (Poster below)
**A FREE 5K Fun Run/Walk will begin at 9 am on the Dismal Swamp Canal Trail (paved)- no registration or fees required. Participants will have to sign a waiver & will receive a special Dismal Day souvenir!
For more info on the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, located at MM 28, please check out our Dismal Swamp boating info handout as well as our website at: https://www.dismalswampwelcomecenter.com/
Sarah
Sarah Hill, TMP
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Dismal Swamp Canal – Reopening Tomorrow, May 6th
The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, a Salty Southeast Cruisers Net sponsor, provided this update today regarding the ongoing canal closing.
Happy #CincodeMayo! We’re kicking the week off with some great news from the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
The historic Dismal Swamp Canal reopens to traffic & returns to normal operations tomorrow, May 6th!
Check out our Boating/Paddling Page for great boating tips, lock & bridge times, contact info & more.
https://www.dismalswampwelcomecenter.com/boating-paddling
We can’t wait to see our wonderful boating community!
Share your #DismalSwampCanal images with us as you cruise through & don’t forget to stop at #MM28 to grab your very own 2025 Dismal Swamp Canal Boating Sticker!
Wishing everyone safe travels & we look forward to seeing you at the Dismal Swamp,
Sarah
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Marker 12 Events & Updates, Tues/Fri in May, AICW MM 12, Chesapeake, VA
Located at mile marker 12 on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, the Marker 12 Pop-Up Bar is open exclusively to waterway guests of Atlantic Yacht Basin, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, located just south of the Great Bridge lock and bridge in Great Bridge, VA.
Marker 12 Events & Updates
Chesapeake, Virginia
Spring Events - Marker 12 Boater Hospitality Events
Tuesdays and Fridays in May | 4:30 – 7:00 PM
@ Atlantic Yacht Basin 2615 Basin Rd | Chesapeake, VA 23322
AICW Marker 12
Weather Permitting
This is a free event.
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- It’s Strawberry Season!
Enjoy picking your own fresh strawberries from one of our many local farms.
- Mother’s Day Market @ Big Ugly Brewing
Sunday, May 11th | 12 – 4 PM
845 South Battlefield Blvd | Chesapeake, VA 23322
Free admission
- Chesapeake Jubilee
May 16th – 18th
Chesapeake City Park
900 City Park Dr | Chesapeake, VA 23320
Music & Entertainment | Amusement Rides & Games | Fireworks
Tickets required
- Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 26th | 11 AM – 1 PM
Chesapeake City Hall
306 Cedar Rd | Chesapeake, VA 23322
Free admission
- 250th Historians Panel @ The Great Bridge Battlefield Museum
Join us in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, the Revolutionary War, and the Independence of the United States in the Commonwealth of Virginia. An engaging and informative panel of historians will discuss the events of 1775 and how Virginians reacted as events unfolded.
May 31st | 7 – 8 PM
1775 Historic Way | Chesapeake, VA 23320
Tickets required: $35 / person
- Live Music and Special Events @ Big Ugly Brewing
Weekly, Closed Mondays
Click here to discover more about Chesapeake: events, things to do, restaurants, trip planner and more!
Everything you need is within steps of the waterway!
Click here to download a walking map of the Great Bridge Village. Click here to download our Visitor Passport for our Waterway Guests.
Stock up on provisions at the Kroger grocery store. Enjoy a meal at one of our partner restaurants: Lockside Bar & Grill (casual waterfront dining), Woody’s Raw Bar & Grill (casual waterfront dining) or Vino Italian Bistro (upscale Italian). Or, shop in our locally owned shops, chic boutiques and funky retail shops, antique dealers, national retailers and premium outlets.
Feel free to contact us for personal assistance. No request is too small or impossible.
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Marker 12 Boater Hospitality Events
The popular Pop-Up Happy Hour hosted by GoChesapeake is held on Tuesdays and Fridays in May and October. Learn more »
Visitor Passport
The Visitor Passport is your guide to dining, shopping, events and experiences. Pick up your copy at the dockmaster’s office or download a digital copy from the GoChesapeake website.
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GoChesapeake Waterway Concierge Services
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Kroger Supermarket in Great Bridge
A Kroger Supermarket is located in the Great Bridge Shopping Center providing our waterway guests convenient, one-stop shopping within steps of the waterway. Learn more and get hours >>
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Atlantic Yacht Basin and McMillen Yachts Begin a New Chapter, reprinted from Waterway Guide
Our thanks to Waterway Editor, Ed Tillett, for permitting Cruisers Net to publish this article from Waterway Guide’s weekly newsletter.
Atlantic Yacht Basin and McMillen Yachts Begin a New Chapter
For transiting vessels along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Atlantic Yacht Basin (AYB) in Great Bridge, VA has provided sanctuary and services for 90 years. Anchoring the southern shoreline, AYB’s bulkheads, service facilities, and covered sheds are landmarks of excellence. Now a new chapter is being written for the future of AYB. McMillen Yachts of Portsmouth, RI, has acquired AYB.
Earl McMillen is recognized for his commitment to exceptional classic yacht maintenance and management. The list of accomplishments from the inception of the company in 1992 is extensive, including multiple restorations of vintage yachts from America’s great designers and builders.
In a recent interview, McMillen expressed his pleasure at expanding into the mid-Atlantic region with his business partner David Howe. “For the core business of storage and service, we will continue the AYB brand and build on it. Our investment in the infrastructure and buildings, along with the 34 acres, is going to be the next phase of success for AYB,” said McMillen.
AYB is one of the most desirable locations along the east coast of the U.S for storage, protection and service. Along the Albemarle and Chesapeake canal at Mile 12.2 of the ICW, AYB is regarded as a premiere location for extended stays due to the fresh water environment, inland protection, and covered slips and boat sheds.
“I’m looking forward to maintaining the charm and character of AYB while extending the transient docks east and west along the shoreline, adding a new destination restaurant on the property, and inviting yacht owners to take advantage of our facilities. This is an outstanding location,” said McMillen.
The experience and craftsmanship of AYB’s and McMillen Yachts’ staffs positions the company to fulfill its mission of extraordinary customer service with focus on excellence for refit, repair, and restoration. Numerous industry awards and accolades for McMillen Yachts and AYB confirm that the knowledge and longstanding skills acquired from working on both classic and contemporary boats is a rare blend of talent and success.
McMillen concludes that, “Having a central Atlantic location for storage and repair along the ICW, with ample sheds and support facilities, makes AYB one of the most desirable destinations for yacht owners who value their investments. Our plans are to build on what we have in place, and we are looking forward to continuing the traditions of AYB.”
For information about storage in the ample covered sheds of AYB for your boat use this link or call the number listed in the form.
https://atlanticyachtbasin.
com/storage/storage- reservations/ Capacity is good year-round, and most vessels can be accommodated.
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Happy Thanksgiving From Atlantic Yacht Basin
Atlantic Yacht Basin, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located just south of the Great Bridge lock and bridge at Mile Marker 12 in Great Bridge, VA. If you have wood damage or need a few modifications with the interior or exterior of your boat, Atlantic Yacht Basin has the team to fix it right.
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We’d liked to take this chance and give thanks to and for our great boating community. Our customers truly do become our friends and we are honored to know all of you and to handle your boats as well.Atlantic Yacht Basin’s offices and the Yard are open today through Wednesday, but things will be quiet over the holiday weekend (Thursday-Sunday) as all of us enjoy time with family and friends. Our Dockmasters and facilities are still available 24/7 and we look forward to seeing you whether you are passing through or you decide to stay awhile. We will resume normal hours and operations on Monday, December 2nd.
As always, please give us a call toll free at (800) 992-2489 or local at (757) 482-2141 or drop us a line at info@atlanticyachtbasin.com
for a free quote or to find out more about our comprehensive range of marine services and storage options. Have a Safe, Delicious and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Happy Thanksgiving From Atlantic Yacht Basin, AICW MM 12
Atlantic Yacht Basin, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located just south of the Great Bridge lock and bridge at Mile Marker 12 in Great Bridge, VA. If you have wood damage or need a few modifications with the interior or exterior of your boat, Atlantic Yacht Basin has the team to fix it right!
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New Pump-Out System, Atlantic Yacht Basin, AICW MM 12
Atlantic Yacht Basin, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located just south of the Great Bridge lock and bridge at Mile Marker 12 in Great Bridge, VA. If you have wood damage or need a few modifications with the interior or exterior of your boat, Atlantic Yacht Basin has the team to fix it right!
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Rock The Park with Buckshot & Celeste Kellogg, June 15, Chesapeake City, VA
Cruisers Net is pleased to be partnering with GoChesapeake to welcome cruisers voyaging south or north via the Waterway through Virginia. Atlantic Yacht Basin is A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
Proceeds benefit the GoChesapeake Initiative which is a program of Virginia Water Tourism Corp–a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. GoChesapeake works to support the City in promoting Chesapeake as a waterway destination for the 10,000+ yachts / boats that cruise through our city each year.
ROCK THE PARK
PRESENTED BY SOUTHERN BANK
Featuring Buckshot with Celeste Kellogg
Thursday, June 15th | Chesapeake City Park
Gates Open @ 5PM | Concert Starts @ 6PM
Rock The Park is a rockin’ outdoor fundraiser concert featuring Buckshot with Celeste Kellogg, food trucks, beer from Big Ugly Brewery and wine and orange crushes from Lockside Bar & Grill. THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
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Thurs, June15Get Tickets ADMISSION Kids 12 & Under: Free
$30 by May 31st
$35 starting June 1st
FREE PARKING
For full details, visit RockChesapeake.com
Proceeds benefit the GoChesapeake Initiative which is a program of Virginia Water Tourism Corp–a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
GoChesapeake works to support the City in promoting Chesapeake as a waterway destination for the 10,000+ yachts / boats that cruise through our city each year.
The program helps generate tourism revenue which provides additional funding for schools, libraries, public safety, and transportation projects while also creating quality job opportunities for our citizens.
It also funds the Blue Heron Waterway Gallery – the only known waterway art gallery in the US.
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Shades of Spring, Dismal Swamp State Park, NC, AICW Alternate Route
The Great Dismal Swamp, whose alternate ICW route departs the southbound Waterway at MM 7.2 and northbound via the Pasquotank River in NE Albemarle Sound. Dismal Swamp Welcome Center is A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
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Wood Repairs and Modifications Available at Atlantic Yacht Basin, AICW MM 12, Great Bridge, VA
Atlantic Yacht Basin, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located just south of the Great Bridge lock and bridge at Mile Marker 12 in Great Bridge, VA. If you have wood damage or need a few modifications with the interior or exterior of your boat, Atlantic Yacht Basin has the team to fix it right!
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Exploring the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway by Martin Fuller
A different perspective of the ICW by friends from across the pond, this report covers the ICW from Albemarle Sound to Virginia, including the Dismal Swamp Canal where the Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, keeps watch over cruisers.
Exploring the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
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Camden’s History, Economy Rooted in Great Dismal Swamp
The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center is located adjacent to the Dismal Swamp State Park, offering trails, exhibits and ongoing programs in Camden County, NC. Docks are provided by the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and a NC DOT Rest Area facility.
The Great Dismal Swamp Canal, which was opened in 1805 and widened in 1829 with the use of slave labor, passes through Camden County. Photo: Eric Medlin
Camden’s history, economy rooted in Great Dismal Swamp
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Happy Holidays from Atlantic Yacht Basin, AICW MM 12, Great Bridge, VA
Atlantic Yacht Basin, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located just south of the Great Bridge lock and bridge at Mile Marker 12 in Great Bridge, VA.
Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year From All of Your Friends At Atlantic Yacht Basin
AYB would like to extend our warmest wishes to all of our customers and their families and friends. We value all of the relationships that we have built over the years. Here’s hoping that you find good fortune and good health in this holiday season. We look forward to seeing you in the New Year.
Our office and shops will be closed over this holiday period — closing at noon on December 23rd through January 3rd, but our Dockmasters are available 24/7 to help you with your fuel purchase, dockage or whatever you need.
As always, please give us a call toll free at (800) 992-2489 or local at (757) 482-2141 or drop us a line at info@atlanticyachtbasin.com
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Update from Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center Director, Sarah Hill
The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center is located adjacent to the Dismal Swamp State Park, offering trails, exhibits and ongoing programs in Camden County, NC. Docks are provided by the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and a NC DOT Rest Area facility. See Fall Update.
Good Morning!
Attached is a Notice to Navigation Interest received from the US ACOE, Norfolk District. The locks at Deep Creek and South Mills will only be operated at 9 am and 3 pm, beginning Dec. 6 through Dec. 10. Lock operating hours are being reduced from 4 to 2 per day during this period due to diving operations.
See Openings, Deep Creek and South Mills Locks.
We’ve had a busy October and start to November, with lots of beautiful fall colors showing off along the canal.
We are aware of some patchy duckweed near the South Mills drawbridge & lock as well as outside of the canal, going south.
We’ll keep you updated as we learn more!
Sarah
Sarah Hill, TMP
Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome CenterChairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976
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Great Dismal Swamp Canal Passage Report by Joshua Gordan
The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center is located adjacent to the Dismal Swamp State Park, offering trails, exhibits and ongoing programs in Camden County, NC. Docks are provided by the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and a NC DOT Rest Area facility. See Fall Update.
Greetings,
Winston Fowler has asked me to send some photos and comments on my transit of the swamp on my cape dory 28.I entered Deep ck lock yesterday10/12… stopped at the visitor center, and passed through to Elizabeth city today.People have a concern about duckweed… right now, there is very little until you get a mile or so from south mills. There, It is moderate, not really fully covering the canal. After south mills, it is relatively full, for about a mile past turners cut .. where it clears up altogether. I have included some photos… And also of my sea strainer , which I did not clean the entire way, so this is the total accumulation.Other impressions;Robert will be missed at Deep Creek, but the young man who is tending now is cheerful, and engaged. He called a few times, explained the process, and was happy to be there. This contrasts the older guy at south mills, who lifted the bridge without warning me ( I was still anchored) , and so the bridge we as open for a bit longer that it needed to be… Once in the lock, he drove to the far end and let the water out… The gates opened, but of course I could not tell if he was on his way back to toss lines… I set myself free, and motored out. He was still in the lock shack… Good thing I didn’t wait for him! Just a few words would make his and other’s days go better.I think that the side and overhead brush is pretty ragged, and encroaches on the navigation. There is one spot that required snaking my 42′ mast between trees on opposite banks. There are three large floaters along the way that could do some real damage The big transit season is coming up, and it’s too bad it is in this shape. Most of the side waterway signs are damaged or overgrown.Still, it is a beautiful trip, and a resource that VA and NC should take care of.Thank you for all you do for us boaters!Sincerely,Joshua Gordon. S/V WayfinderUscg 100 ton master
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I agree with the comments above, It is no big deal to transit the DSC and you must remain on your toes both overhead and in the mirrored waters ahead of you. I still prefer this route in our 40' Manta Catamaran. However, with a 65' air draft and a relief at the helm, we cleaded the top of the mast of $500 worth of hardware with an overhanging tree that was overlooked.
Still a beautiful trip that we will make again.
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