Popular literature and the public’s imagination have long perpetuated the notion that the notorious pirate buried his ill-gotten wealth, perhaps on Ocracoke Island.
“Blackbeard Buries His Treasure” illustrated by Howard Pyle for Harper’s Magazine, 1887.
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Cruisers Net reminds you that high water events, like Hurricane Nicole, typically lift lots of debris, visible and submerged, into the navigation channels, especially in the narrow portions of the ICW. A sharp watch is required. Our thanks to Winston Fowler for these photos from the Cape Fear River.
Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC
Cape Fear River, Wilmington, NC
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South Harbor Village Marina guards the Waterway’s northern shoreline, a short hop west of unlighted daybeacon #8, and not far from the mouth of the Cape Fear River. Our thanks to Dave Rowe aboard m/v Stinkpot for this review.
Safe Harbor South Harbor Village is really a wonderful marina. Our experience began with dock master, Ian, expertly telling us exactly what conditions we could expect at the dock, wind, state of the current–everything. He correctly even predicted a best approach for the conditions and was spot on! We rarely accept this kind of information from “off the boat,” but he shared it with such knowing authority, that we knew we were dealing with a very experienced hand, and the trust we placed in him proved not to be unfounded!
We have never been met by a larger or more competent contingent of dock hands. No one expected prematurely tossed lines, and it was clear that they understood they were dealing with an experienced crew and treated us that way. There is no doubt in my mind that, if called to do so, they could also deal with an inexperienced crew and get them on and off the dock with ease.
As soon as we were alongside, they immediately asked for another spring line, and we were again impressed that they recognized the current there, and wanted us tied without us having to readjust hastily-tied breast lines you might get anywhere else. In fact, we rarely hand out lines at all these days. The Boatswain and Captain take care of the job after some less than stellar experiences in the past, but no need for such reticence here.
The facilities are gorgeous with new looking floating docks, slip side pump-outs, and the most advanced fire suppression system we have ever seen. Two stellar restaurants onsite in this park-like setting.
The real stars are the staff. Ian and company go way above and beyond, and this well-trained, crackerjack team are endlessly impressive with their ability to anticipate a transient boater’s every need.
Dave Rowe Captain m/v Stinkpot AboardStinkpot.com
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