The brief discussion below was copied from the Net’s “Ask Your Neighbor” page (/ask_your_neighbor/ask_your_neighbor/), and originally from the GL (“Great Loop”) list.
Please note that “Little River” Inlet is actually located in extreme northern South Carolina.

We are looking for information on North Carolina inlets from someone with knowledge and EXPERIENCE on inlets between Winyah and Beaufort.
Thanks Much,
Sue

Little R is A OK – big gambling boats and shrmpers go in and out – no issues – follow marks. easy run to Cape Fear You can come in the west channel at Cape Fear at HT. otherwise use the class A man channel which is a bit longer
Masonboro is great – good shot to Beaufort NC. Beaufort is Class A also
No issues with any of these
The others are best left for locals and small boats
Greg and Susan Han
Allegria — Krogen Whaleback