Waterway Guide Magazine 2016 Issue

Featured
Vero Beach city Marina
Vero Beach, FL | N 27° 39.440 W 080° 22.210
APPROACH & DOCKING
East turn into harbor between ICW 139 and Barber Bridge. Keep 139 well of the port on your turn deeper water is closer to bridge or mid channel. Harbor starts with Marker Red2 Green 3.


POOL/GRILLS: No/Yes, 3 in Marina Park ICE/SNACKS: Yes, block and cubed/Yes INTERNET/WIFI: Yes/Yes, Free PHONE/CABLE: No/Yes
PET FRIENDLY: Yes, Dog Park SHIP’S STORE: Yes
MARINE SUPPLIES: Yes MEETING FACILITIES: No REPAIRS: Hull/Engine/Propeller LIFT/TONS: Yes/3T CRANE/TONS: No RAILWAY/TONS: No
STORAGE: Wet & Dry storage up to 22’ YACHT BROKERAGE: Yes TRANSPORTATION: Bus
WHAT TO EXPECT ...
WHAT TO EXPECT...
DOCKAGE RATE: $1.60/ft
CREDIT CARDS: Visa, MC, Discover, Amex
HOURS: 8am to 5pm 7 days a week TRANSIENT/TOTAL SLIPS: 18/88
VHF MONITOR/WORKING: 16/66
DOCKSIDE DEPTH: 10 feet
APPROACH DEPTH: 8 feet
TIDE RANGE: 0.67 feet
LOA MAX: 160 feet
DOCKS: Fixed & Floating
ELECTRIC: 30/50/100 amps, single & three-phase FUEL: Gas & Diesel, ValvTect 90 Octane, non- ethanol
PUMP-OUT: Yes, Pumpout boat also RESTROOMS/SHOWERS: Yes/Yes
LAUNDRY: Yes, Coin
VERO BEACH CITY MARINA AIWW, BETHEL CREEK
3611 Rio Vista Blvd.
Vero Beach, FL 32963
P 772-231-2819 F 772-231-6893 www.covb.org
[email protected]
NEARBY
ATM/BANK: 1 mile
POST OFFICE: 2 miles
FEDEX/UPS: 3 miles
HARDWARE: 3 miles
GROCERY: Free bus takes all boaters LIQUOR STORE: 3 miles
BEACH: 1 mile
GOLF: 10 miles,
TENNIS: 2 miles
DRY CLEANER: 3 miles
HOSPITAL: 3 miles
DOCTOR: 3 miles
DENTIST: 3 miles
PHARMACY: 2 miles, they also deliver VETERINARIAN: 4 miles
DOCKMASTER
Tim Grabenbauer
AIRPORT: 5 miles, local LODGING: 1 mile RESTAURANT: 0.5 miles NEAREST TOWN: 1 mile, Beach District
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DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES
14 heads and showers, coin laundry, free bus service to all shopping, TV Lounge. The ocean and beach district is only 1 mile away.


Westland Marina
Featured
Titusville, FL | N 28° 37.200 W 080° 48.400
APPROACH & DOCKING
The basin is well-protected from waves and has a depth of 8 to 12 feet. Depth in Approach Channel is 7 to 9 feet. No discernable tide due to locks at Port Canaveral. Transient vessels welcome.


WESTLAND MARINA
AIWW
419 N. Washington Avenue Titusville, FL 32796
P 321-267-1667 F 321-267-1668 www.westlandmarina.com [email protected]
NEARBY
ATM/BANK: 0.2 miles POST OFFICE: 2 miles FEDEX/UPS: On site GROCERY: 0.2 miles LIQUOR STORE: 1 mile BEACH: 10 miles PHARMACY: 0.2 miles AIRPORT: 35 miles LODGING: 2 miles RESTAURANT: 0.1 miles
PET FRIENDLY: Yes
SHIP’S STORE: No
MARINE SUPPLIES: Yes MEETING FACILITIES: No REPAIRS: Hull/Engine/Propeller LIFT/TONS: Yes/30T CRANE/TONS: No RAILWAY/TONS: No
STORAGE: Wet & Dry YACHT BROKERAGE: No
WHAT TO EXPECT ...
WHAT TO EXPECT...
CREDIT CARDS: Visa, MC, Discover, Amex HOURS: 8am to 5pm Monday-Friday TRANSIENT/TOTAL SLIPS: /70
VHF MONITOR/WORKING: 16/71 DOCKSIDE DEPTH: 8 feet
APPROACH DEPTH: 7 feet
LOA MAX: 55 feet
DOCKS: Fixed
ELECTRIC: 30/50 amps PUMP-OUT: Yes RESTROOMS/SHOWERS: Yes/Yes LAUNDRY: Yes
POOL/GRILLS: No/No ICE/SNACKS: No/No INTERNET/WIFI: Yes/Yes, Fee based PHONE/CABLE: No/No
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES
DOCKMASTER
Rick Herndon
Westland Marina is located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Titusville, Florida. With 70 wetslips and 6+ acres of do-it-yourself upland dry yard, the marina is very popular among Do-It-Yourself boaters. Our travel lift can haul out boats to 65’ and 30 tons. Bottom painting, diesel/gas mechanic, fiberglass/gelcoat repair, and general refurbishing are all available on site.
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Featured
Williams island marina
Aventura, FL | N 25° 56.469 W 080° 08.221
APPROACH & DOCKING
Williams Island Marina is located north of Bakers Haulover Inlet and south of Port Everglades on the ICW at M/M 1076.6. West of Dumbfounding Bay. At green marker #55 head west on the Ojus Canal, Williams Island will be on your starboard side. During your approach to Williams Island Marina, contact the dockmaster on VHF

channel 16 for your slip assignment and assistance with all your boating needs.
WILLIAMS ISLAND MARINA AVENTURA, FL
4100 Island Blvd. CU-2 Aventura, FL 33160
P 305-937-7813 F 305-936-5713 www.williamsislandmarina.com [email protected]
WHAT TO EXPECT ...
WHAT TO EXPECT...
DOCKAGE RATE: Check out our website CREDIT CARDS: Visa, MC, Amex HOURS: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. TRANSIENT/TOTAL SLIPS: 15/106 VHF MONITOR/WORKING: 16/10 DOCKSIDE DEPTH: 8 feet
APPROACH DEPTH: 10 feet
TIDE RANGE: 3 Feet
LOA MAX: 160 feet
DOCKS: Fixed, 106 berths & Floating, For boats up to 35 feet
ELECTRIC: 30/50/100 amps, Single and three phase
FUEL: Gas & Diesel
PUMP-OUT: Yes RESTROOMS/SHOWERS: Yes/Yes
DESCRIPTION OF FACILITIES
LAUNDRY: Yes, Top-of-the-line facility POOL/GRILLS: Yes, Indoor & outdoor/Yes ICE/SNACKS: Yes/Yes
INTERNET/WIFI: Yes/Yes PHONE/CABLE: Yes/Yes
PET FRIENDLY: Yes
SHIP’S STORE: No
MEETING FACILITIES: Yes, Conferemce Room & Business Center
REPAIRS: No
LIFT/TONS: No
CRANE/TONS: No
RAILWAY/TONS: No
STORAGE: Wet
YACHT BROKERAGE: No
RESTAURANT: Yes
TRANSPORTATION: Island transport, taxi, rental car
Welcome to Williams Island, The Florida Riviera, nestled on 84 acres in Aventura, Florida, mid-way between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Close to both airports and seaports. Williams Island offers an exclusive, private way of life to those accustomed to the finest of things at one of South Florida’s most prestigious addresses. This magnificent marina, worthy of those in its sister Rivieras, enjoys a protected harbour with berths up to 160 feet and depths of 10 feet approaching the marina and 8 feet within the marina itself, plus a Marine Basin area to help assure a calm, restful environment. Our 106 berths are as comfortable and convenient for our boaters as they are for their vessels. Marina guests will be treated to an amenity-rich lifestyle that encompasses an all- new marina office with richly appointed conveniences, and complimentary Williams Island Club membership. Williams Island Club Amenities include a newly renovated Spa and Fitness Center. The Grand Slam-inspired Tennis Center with 16 tennis courts is expertly staffed. Exquisite fine dining at the Island Club Prime, an inviting Cafe overlooking Center Court, and the Pool Bar & Grill offers relaxed pool side tropical favorites. Entertainment and Social events are held in the recently refurbished Island Club.
DRY CLEANER: 2 miles
MARINA MANAGER
Bill Draughon
Williams Island Marina is conveniently open daily from 9am to 6pm and is expertly staffed with over 30 years of boating experience. Our 106 berths are as comfortable and convenient for our boaters as they are for their vessels.
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NEARBY
ATM/BANK: 1 mile, Bank of America & Wachovia
POST OFFICE: 2 miles
FEDEX/UPS: 2 miles
HARDWARE: 1.5 miles, Ace Hardware GROCERY: 1.5 miles, Fresh Market
& Publix
LIQUOR STORE: 2 miles
BEACH: 2 miles GOLF: 3 miles TENNIS: On site
HOSPITAL: 3 miles, Aventura DOCTOR: 2 miles
DENTIST: 2 miles
PHARMACY: 1 mile, Walgreens VETERINARIAN: 2 miles AIRPORT: 10 miles, Miami or Ft. Lauderdale
LODGING: 2 miles
NEAREST TOWN: 1mile, Aventura NOTEWORTHY: Beautiful residential resort with amentities.


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AlliAglalitgoartoRrivReirveSrwSinwginBgriBdgriedg(eU.(SU..S6.46) 4_)___8_4_8.24_._2__________1_41’ 4’ Fairfield Bridge (SR 94) ______________ 113.9___________ 64’
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WiWlkeilrkseornsoBnriBdgriedg(eU.(SU..S2.6246) 4_)__________1_2152.95_._9__________6_46’ 4’ Hobucken Bridge (SR 33/304) ________ 157.2___________ 65’
HCoHbreuocbCkurecenkeekBnBriBdrigrdiegdeg(eS(SR(RS3R1303/313)0/34_0)__4__) _______1_95517.5.827_._2____6_55’6’ 5’ CBoerCaeourCfeorreCterCkeheaBknrinBdegrliedHg(weSyR(.SB1Rr0id1g0)e1_()U__._S_._7_0_)____21_09315.9.85_._8____6_55’6’ 5’ BeaBaueufafourrtftoCrthaCanhnnanenelnlHeRlwRHyB.waBysr.ciBdugrliedgB(Ueri.dS(Ug..e7S_0._7)_0_)_2_0323.0.83_._8____6_45’6’5’ BeaBuefaourtfoCrthaCnhnaenlnRelRRBRasBcauslceuBleriBdgriedg_e____2_0230.83_._8___________4__’ 4’
fffDimsal Swamp Visitor Center Bridge _____28.1_____________0’ DimDsimalsSalwSawmapmVpisVitiosritoCrenCteenrteBriBdgriedg_e____2_8_2.18_._1___________0__’ 0’
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Story by Liz Rennie
ACity of Superlatives


To hear locals tell it, the two waterways that cradle the Charleston peninsula, the Ashley and the Cooper Rivers, converge to form the Atlantic Ocean. Spend a few days here, and you’ll see why folks consider this spot to be one of the most special on the planet: The people are polite, the pace is slower, the food has no equal and life has a rhythm that reflects the tides. It’s a cosmopolitan waterfront city built on a human scale.
Charleston is a city of superlatives. The accolades are heaped upon her, although it’s not her style to brag. Charleston has been named the #1 Small City by Conde Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards for five consecutive years. The Holy City is named on scores of top destination lists and must-see guides. There are plenty of “–ests” to list: Oldest, largest, longest, tallest, tastiest...
Thanks to a respected City ordinance, no building may be built taller than St. Matthew’s iconic steeple. Constructed in 1872, the church on the corner of King and Vanderhorst reaches 255 feet into the Holy City sky. It will forever be the tallest. The BAR (Board of Architectural Review) was established in 1931, long before the well heeled had enough money or desire to renovate or demolish long-standing family homes. Since Charleston wasn’t burned during Sherman’s march, the colonial era homes still stood. This is one of the things that sets Charleston apart from so many cities, the combination of so
much architecture being spared once, and then again from the sameness that swept America in the 1950s and 60s.
The cooler months once kept visitors at bay. In terms of the number of tourists, January used to be the slowest month, but even the slowest month is now quite steady. The city welcomes more than 4.5 million visitors each year. February brings the Southeastern Wildlife Expo (SEWE), and many of the venues spring to life with full force. One venue that will host the pre- eminent SEWE events this year is the newly renovated Gaillard Auditorium. This highly anticipated space is a welcomed tribute to the arts and culture of Charleston. Now in it’s 34th year, SEWE is where wildlife artists, champions of conservation and experts on everything from birds of prey to dock dog competitors converge to celebrate and learn. From galas to retriever demonstrations, the festival has something to offer every outdoor enthusiast. Tickets can be purchased at sewe. com.
Want to start a four-hour discussion at Waterfront Park? Ask two locals to describe their favorite restaurant. The opinions for tastiest meal are as numerous and varied as the cobbled stones of Chalmers Street. In the winter months, consider seeking out an oyster roast, like the annual Lowcountry Oyster Fest at Boone Hall where each January, record-breaking numbers of bivalves are consumed. If shucking oysters sounds like too much work, The Ordinary or Leon’s Oyster Shop will
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“There’s no better way to enter Charleston and to appreciate all of her splendor than by boat”
serve them on the half shell in a variety of succulent flavors. There are too many fine dining establishments to list here, but suffice to say there are options for every palate.
The city juggles progress and forward motion with some of the hardest history to digest. There are scores of tour options that will provide insight into different eras and aspects of the Holy City’s past, but none are more engaging or more insightful than Mr. Alphonso Brown’s Gullah Tours. (Visit GullahTours. com for details.) Gullah is both a language and a culture. It was the language spoken by the first black inhabitants of the Lowcountry; Gullah phrases and traditions still survive in some parts of Charleston and Beaufort. For example, “E yent crack’e teet,” translates to “He didn’t speak (crack his teeth, open his mouth).” Simply put: Gullah culture is what makes this place Charleston.
Proximity to water helped in so many ways to make Charleston what it is today. There’s no better way to enter Charleston and to appreciate all of her splendor than by boat. A trip through the Charleston Harbor will take cruisers past Fort Sumter where the first shots of the Civil War were fired. The Battery wall protects homes that predate Lincoln’s presidency. The Historic Charleston Foundation’s Tour of Homes leads guests through many of these private homes during walks held each season. Docents provide back stories and details while guests are allowed to wander beyond the iron gates to
see the inside of the city’s most captivating homes. Visit HistoricCharleston.org for more information.
While there are shops and restaurants sprinkled throughout the city on every street and in each neighborhood, a general rule is that East Bay Street has restaurants, Meeting Street is the Museum Mile and King Street is for shopping. East Bay, Meeting and King are the three main arteries that run north to south, while Broad, Queen, Calhoun and Spring are common east to west points of reference. But don’t worry, the locals have been voted most polite for as long as the competition has existed; any lost traveler need only to stop and ask for directions to find their way to the next best stop on the tour of Charleston.
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About
Liz Rennie
Liz Rennie has written fiction and non-fiction for several publications. She lives with her husband and two children in North Charleston, SC, where the family businesses include marketing projects and custom-built sleep products. Born and raised in the Lowcountry, the Charleston area is her favorite topic to write about and favorite place to explore.
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The Isle of Palms Marina is located at Marker #116 – right on the Intracoastal Waterway and convenient to all that the Isle of Palms Charleston area has to offer.
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If you’re looking for a pleasant layover in the heart of one of South Carolina’s oldest and most beautiful cities, the Downtown Marina of Beaufort is a must. Moor your boat with- in 300 yards of restaurants, B&B’s and a variety of shops located in Beaufort’s lovely and historic business district. Directly adjacent to the marina is the Waterfront Park. Enjoy the scenic vista of Beaufort River while relaxing in the park swings or taking a stroll. For the history enthusiasts, Beaufort’s downtown area is located in the National Register of Historic Places. The streets are lined with grand oaks, historic homes and churches just minutes from your boat.
Stop at our marina and experience our Lowcountry hospitality. The convenient location makes us a perfect historic downtown boating destination.
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• Transient, weekly, and monthly rates • 30/50 amp outlets at each slip and 100 amp service at guest dock • 53 slips, accommodating boats to 140’ • A small, deep and well-protected harbor • Modern air-conditioned showers & laundry • WiFi and cable TV • Adjacent to great shopping, ine dining, and elegant accommodations in Old Town Manteo
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Representative of a time when Charleston, its people and its waterfront were synonymous and as unique as Charleston itself, SJYH leads the way in modern convenience, yet is steeped in maritime tradition of a bye-gone era. At St. Johns Yacht Harbor, the entire waterfront is your personal playground. Come home to St. Johns.




33.52’ N – 78.00’ W
2 miles east of ICW Mile Marker #307 Near Cape Fear River Buoy #13A
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Approximately two nautical miles off the southeast tip of North Carolina, the Bald Head Island Marina is a convenient base for mariners cruising the Intracoastal Waterway, Cape Fear River and Atlantic Ocean, or for those who wish to explore and experience Bald Head Island. The 10- acre, protected harbor is framed by floating docks and surrounded by private homes, restaurants, inns and shops. In addition to the traditional seaside pleasures of boating and fishing, Bald Head Island offers 14 miles of pristine beaches, acres of protected salt marshes and tidal creeks as well as a rare maritime forest.
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Exploring the Albemarle: The Albemarle Loop
Story by
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The Albemarle Loop
orth Carolina offers as much excellent inland cruising ground as any state on the east coast. Thousands of visitors each year traverse our beautiful and diverse section of the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) enjoying quiet anchorages, bustling small town waterfronts and open bodies of water, which allow the traveler to open up the propulsion system of choice and make time or simply challenge their skills.
Too many boaters hurry along from Norfolk to points south and warmer climes. In their haste they are missing the magnificence and natural beauty of the Albemarle Sound and the hospitality of her people.
My husband, Ken and I, and first mate, Bucky the Airedale, have sailed for several years and have long called Jordan Creek on the Pungo River our homeport. Although, or because, we are both still very busy with careers, we decided to stretch our legs a bit and seek new experiences. We moved Tryumph, our ComPac sailboat, to Edenton NC, on the western end of the Albemarle Sound for a season before moving on to our next adventure. The Albemarle region has certainly not left us disappointed!
We decided to make the “Albemarle Loop” this summer after seeing a brochure at Edenton Town Docks. The loop includes nine locations on the Albemarle Sound: Elizabeth City, Hertford, Albemarle Plantation, Edenton, Plymouth, Columbia, Dismal Swamp Visitors Canal and Manteo. Each offers free dockage for 48 hours, provided you do the loop within a two-week period.
(See [email protected] or waterwayguide.com for details.) Our journey began from Edenton under a beautiful sunrise on a warm July morning. We wanted to sail up the Chowan River before heading to some of the other stops in the loop. With a moderate southeasterly wind, we made way to the Chowan River marker. As it fell off to starboard, we let the breeze gently gibe us north/northwest and into the mouth of the
mighty Chowan River. She is the largest river flowing into the Albemarle Sound and runs in depths of 12 to 40 feet for
some 35 NM up to the US 13 Bridge at Winton NC.
There was plenty of water for most any cruising vessel at 9 to10 feet and the peace and natural beauty was awesome. We were surrounded by beautiful cypress forest with all manner of waterfowl, mammals and reptiles carrying on with their
business as if we weren’t there. Fantastic!
We chose an anchorage upriver in Bennett’s Creek off the
north bank of the Chowan just beyond daybeacon 13, about halfway to the fixed bridge. The next morning, we headed back down river under motor and enjoyed the scenes playing out on the many little beaches dotting the shoreline, as families opened up their cottages for the weekend, fishermen floated by and the occasional ski boat passed with a hearty greeting for the unusual and infrequent visitor up the Chowan River. The river is deep and wide and the beauty is unspoiled.
We set our course again to the Chowan River marker to avoid shallows and underwater hazards along the western shoreline as we headed for Batchelor’s Bay and the confluence of the Roanoke and Cashie Rivers.
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I had to poke around Batchelor’s Bay a bit on this journey. My great grandfather, who owned the original Tryumph, a schooner, anchored her in Batchelor’s Bay near his Bertie County home. I tried to imagine for a moment going back 170 years and what he must have seen and heard as he slipped into his home port. Losing daylight, we didn’t linger long before moving into the channel at the mouth of the Roanoke River. Entering the Roanoke we noticed that she is a bit narrower than the Chowan and not as deep, but we found 9 feet of water beneath our keel as we motored against the lessening southwest wind.
About 2.5 miles upriver we reached a ixed bridge (60-foot vertical clearance) that prevented us from passing farther up river. We found a peaceful anchorage and hoped for nice weather in the morning to dinghy the some 6 miles to Plymouth. Fortunately, the morning broke beautifully and we were soon on our way up the river to discover the surprises of the Plymouth waterfront.
The community of Plymouth has made quite an effort to create a welcoming environment for her nautical guests. The and wind and waves on the nose are not high on our list of pleasurable experiences. Today, however, we had a nice afternoon westerly at 8 to 12 knots. The channel entering the Scuppernong is a bit narrow but well marked, and poses no problems. Along the approximately 7-mile journey up river we passed several good anchorages but we pressed on, anxious to enjoy Columbia’s amenities.
At Columbia’s town dock all sailing vessels have reached the extent of their Scuppernong excursion, as there is a
ixed bridge with 35-foot vertical clearance carrying US Hwy. 64 East toward Manteo and the Outer Banks beyond. Renovations had recently been completed making the excursion ininitely more appealing for a summer weekend. There are slips for six to eight vessels (with power), in lieu of the side-to tie-up on the seawall. As with all the facilities on the “Albemarle Loop,” the irst 48 hours are complimentary. (It is $3/day if you hook up to power.) The docks are an easy walk to almost anything


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fnew town docks are spacious and equipped with adequate power and water for all visitors. We perused and really enjoyed Water St., the Roanoke River lighthouse, the Civil War Museum and the Maritime Museum before returning to our vessel for a beautiful star-filled night at anchor.
Mosquitoes persuaded us to shove off early and have our coffee underway in the morning. Winds were light and we motored out into the sound in time to watch a spectacular sunrise. We set sail for Bull Bay and the mouth of the Scuppernong River en route to our next stop on the Albemarle Loop, Columbia. We had to first pass through the “gate” in the channel beneath the high-rise bridge AND power lines crossing the Albemarle Sound. With our 55-foot bridge clearance, shortcuts were out of the question.
We had never sailed into Columbia. The winds had just never been cooperative when the opportunity arose in the past. It takes a good while to traverse the channel through Bulls Bay into the Scuppernong
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you need in Columbia. We met local friends at the Old Salt Oyster Bar and passed a pleasant evening with good company and food.
The next morning, we ventured over to the town boardwalk, a 5-minute walk across Hwy. 64. A beautiful three- quarter mile nature trail winds gently along the banks of the river. We watched a local artist as he worked to capture the morning light through the trees on the still water. He recommended a visit to the Pocosin Arts Center to check out the local works and artists. Columbia is a bit of an arts and cultural center on the southern banks of the Albemarle and many different artists and their wares are on display at the Pocosin center and other locations in town.
Everyone in Columbia was friendly. We enjoyed hearing local stories about some colorful residents and their misadventures as well as their achievements. We felt like we had known these wonderful people at least half of our lives. Several people even offered us a ride to the Food Lion a couple of miles east on Hwy. 64, and we took one kind soul up on it to reprovision.
off to the north and out of their space. Lesson learned: Restricted area means honor their marks. We had encroached the Harvey Point restricted area, which is a secret facility used for training and special operations. (There is a generous corridordownthemiddleofthesoundso you shouldn’t have problems.) By the time we cleared the area the wind had picked up enough to enjoy a splendid sail up to the Pasquotank.
Itwasafulldayaswemadeourway across the sound and up the Pasquotank River, some 13 miles to Elizabeth City. The trip was beautiful, the river wide and the wind favorable. We had expected to see more cruising vessels on the river but upon arriving at Mariners Wharf in Elizabeth City, we immediately realized the southbound Dismal Swamp Canal trafic had stopped there for the night. and was still there.
Years ago during my working summers at Nags Head I had known the Fearing family whose patriarch, Fred Fearing, had partnered in originating a well-known and loved tradition in Elizabeth City, the Rose Buddies. Local lore has it that the entire mariners welcome began as a dockside cocktail partyhostedbyFredandhisfriends.I down, our welcoming committee arrived, and I was presented with my rose.
There are lots of places to visit and things to see within an easy walk of the Elizabeth City docks. We spent the morning and part of the afternoon viewingfantasticexhibitsonnortheastern NC history at the Museum of the Albemarle. My aforementioned great grandfather was very involved with his nephew in the trading routes from both Elizabeth City and Powell’s Point in Currituck County across the Albemarle and up to Norfolk. I was interested to see what the museum would reveal on the Albemarle trading history. The remainder of the afternoon was spent window- shopping up and down the adjacent shopping district and an early dinner at a nearby sandwich shop.
As mentioned before, we are both still gainfully employed, so the time constraint of careers was crashing in on our voyage at this point. We motored back out to the center of the sound and then motor sailed on the now southeasterly breeze back to our Albemarle home on Pembroke Creek.
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We could have lingered a little longer, but the forecast was for weather to move in within 48 hours. Next morning at first light, we silently dropped our lines and slipped northward down the Scuppernong, making our way across the Albemarle toward the mouth of the Pasquotank River and our next destination, Elizabeth City.
“Captain...the sailing vessel at...” (some lat. /long. that I didn’t quite make out) crackled over the VHF. I scanned the horizon in all directions and could see only the bridge to the west, a couple of fishing boats and the northern shoreline. On my chart I saw that we were in one of two very large restricted zones in the Albemarle, but the fishing boats around us didn’t seem concerned. We were cutting off the very tip of the corner of the large restricted zone that covers the southern shoreline from the Alligator River west to the Scuppernong. In a flash, a good-sized rib loaded with men in black came speeding out, presumably to us, as the fishermen didn’t even look up. The boat got within 50 feet and waved us
f..wondered as we approached if all these years later and this time of day I would really get a rose.
Sure enough, just as we were finishing getting everything tucked in and tied
simultaneously to continue the loop. We set sail for Hertford on a hot Friday morning with dinghy on foredeck. Our approach into the mouth of the Perquimans River, on which lies the
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Hertford is about 11 miles upriver. The Perquimans is not as wide at the mouth as the Pasquotank and any perceived current is much slower. We had to anchor for the night south of the Hwy 17 bridge due to the 33-foot vertical clearance and so we enjoyed a peaceful, if sticky and buggy evening, as is expected in August in North Carolina.
We took our time the next morning, threw the dingy overboard and mounted her motor. After passing under the bypass bridge we had to go under the Business 17 swing bridge to reach the new town docks. The bridge tender will open on demand, although not many cruising sailboats can manage the trip. Hertford’s new town docks are just north of an old fuel depot and are very well done. They have power, are convenient to the downtown area and readily accommodate the multitude of fishermen who ply the headwaters of the Perquimans River.
We walked around the scenic streets of Hertford’s historic district, lined with beautiful old homes with spectacular water views and well-dressed shop windows. Returning to the dinghy, we pulled out our picnic lunch and sat on the end of a pier enjoying the slight breeze rippling the water and watched the fishermen drift toward the swing bridge, crank their motors to reposition up current, only to drift back again.
The next morning we motored over to the marina at Albemarle Plantation for lunch. The marina is as nice as any you will see anywhere and a very convenient access back out
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blocks of the dock. The sidewalks were full of walkers, musicians and people enjoying a summer evening. Returning to the boat we passed through the waterfront park and paused

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About
Ken & Amy Braswell
Kenneth and Amy Braswell are Waterway Guide’s cruising editors for the Albemarle and Pamlico Sounds. Ken and Amy spent weekends growing up on the Pamlico River at their parents’ respective cottages
in view of Indian Island. Marriage led to a succession of sailboats, including a straight flush of ComPacs (16,19,23,27,35). After years of sailing the Pamlico Sound out of their home port of Jordan Creek, they are spending this year exploring the Albemarle Sound and tributaries on their ComPac 35, Tryumph , named after Amy’s great grandfather’s blockade runner whose home port was Batchelor’s Bay.
lotsofoutdoorgatheringspacesforatime-honoredtraditionof all salty souls, the cocktail hour. There is even access to golf and tennis, if you happen to have your equipment onboard.
We departed and headed for the Edenton town docks with the certainty that we would return to Albemarle Plantation. It was just so nice and will be a comfortable weekend destination from our temporary homeport in Edenton.
By now, time and daylight was pressing us to pass back under the bridge and back through the gate (i.e., the power line). We were against a brisk breeze and motoring, although the infamous Albemarle chop had not developed.....yet. We were, however, returning to what has become in this last year, familiar water. As we fell off to starboard on approach into the Edenton channel, we were able to hoist the sails, cut off the motor and enjoy a beautiful Eastern North Carolina early evening.
Boating parties were still rafted up along the way and church bells could be heard faintly ringing from somewhere beyond the shoreline. Just before we would have headed off slightly to port into the Pembroke Creek channel, we dropped the sails and entered Edenton Harbor to starboard behind the formidable seawall, hailing the dockmaster who was by now expecting us. We backed into slip 7, hooked up the power and cable and looked forward to a blissful night.
Once settled in, we walked two blocks up Broad Street to 309 Bistro and had a satisfying dinner of venison medallions and craft beer. There are several good restaurants within three
to take in the harbor lighthouse, which is restored and beautifully lit. It was a peaceful and restful end to our journey.
This trip had been a personal experience for me. I found myself often gazing across the water contemplating if the view was similar to what my forebears might have seen. I thought of what it had looked like without the bridges and shoreline development and how in the world they navigated the tricky channels without instruments or charts ordered from Amazon.
When you take the time to explore the Albemarle’s Inner Banks communities, most people you meet are already home in a place they love, and they aren’t leaving. They open their hearts and their communities to share and will leave you with a feeling that you might have missed or left something behind and need to go back and find it. Take time to make the Loop. You will glad you did. W G M
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