Report from Ocracoke, NC, off the AICW in Pamlico Sound
The Ocracoke National Park Service Docks lie on the northern shores of Ocracoke’s Silver Lake Harbor, just east of its entrance.
We had a great charter out of Washington on In Concert, a Saga 409 that we bareboated from Carolina Wind.
Made it to Ocracoke the first day for two nights including dinner at the Back Porch and lunch at Howard’s. Then we were off across the sound to Adams creek to follow the ICW south to Beaufort and and a wonderful two nights anchored in Lookout Bight. Back up the ICW for a quick stop for wine in Oriental, a night anchored in Bonner Bay before the final leg back to Washington.
I do believe coastal North Carolina is the best cruising area on the east coast – I was very impressed!
As you asked, I visited the public docks in Ocracoke to assess the dinghy dock. The office was closed and the only floating dock appeared to be in association with the adjacent ferry dock and locked behind a dock fence. A sign (see photo) hung in the office window regarding its use, but again, it appeared locked and unavailable.
I’ll make a couple phone calls back to the village and if I get more details will let you know.
Your info and cruising guide were right on it’s with many thanks for your efforts that we had a great trip.
Cheers,
Mike Alyea
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