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Portal to the Past: Historians Look at Hurricanes Mean Low Water: Waterway Future Uncertain Heritage Village to Feature Lighthouse, Work Boats The Sailor’s Life: Hunting for Fireworks and Dragons Current Destination: Magical McClellanvile Ecoboating: Lions and Tigers and Snakes, Oh My! Independence Day Waterfront Celebrations Santee-Cooper Lakes See Boating Growth Regatta Roundup Cruising Through: Conquering the ICW Stroke by Stroke Yak Talk: Charleston Kayak Guidebook Updated Hard Aground: Anchors Away Club Corner: Carolina Hams Relay Weather Casting About From the Helm: Fires Aboard

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also what fuels the annual hurricane season. e’ve heard from a few marinas For an idea of what a major storm could in the Carolinas that cruisers do to our coast, take a look at historic were later arriving this year Carolina storms of the past (p. 9). To see a and that there have been fewer of them. community that has successfully rebounded Some theorize that the high cost of fuel is from one such storm, visit McCellanville, prompting a portion of the cruising comS.C., our Current Destination (p. 22). munity to haul their boats out in Florida We’ve also packed this issue full of our rather than motor them up the coast for regular features including reviews, tournathe summer season. ments, regattas, columns, ecoBoating, and We have a suggestion for those people: plenty of news to keep you informed about leave your boats in the Carolinas for the what’s happening on and around the beausummer! We have a growing number of tiful waters of the Carolinas. sheltered marinas, plenty Please stop by our of top-notch yards and a website and click on the top few new high-end drystack banner ad to access our first storage facilities on the way Carolina Currents Reader (p. 6) - all charging less than Survey and let us know how their Florida counterparts. we’re doing. And when you’re ready to Which features do jump back onboard in the you like? Which don’t you fall, you’ll already be in the like? What do you want to best cruising and fishing see more of? What would grounds on the East Coast. Chief morale officer Bonny you like to see less of? We You could stay right here working hard … need your input in order to through the winter season as improve your magazine. We also ask a few well and save even more on fuel. For those who still enjoy the traditional demographic questions to help us describe our readership to our advertisers. (They like migration, not surprisingly there is evito know if our boating magazine is read dence of fuel conservation. In an extreme by boaters.) Answering these will help us case, one boater cruised the entire Intraimprove and keep the magazine coming coastal Waterway from Miami to Norfolk to you at that unbeatable price: FREE! without burning any fossil fuels apart from a bit of propane for his cooking stove (p. 32). In thanks for your time, we’ll be awarding an inflatable lifejacket, boat cleaning Some marina owners think the cooler supplies and other prizes to some survey than usual spring prompted boaters to respondents. linger longer down south. We won’t share your contact informaWell the heat is here with record temtion with anybody else and you’re welcome peratures, and we’re seeing the stream of to submit your response anonymously. boats pick up a bit. Of course now they’re Thanks in advance for your help. rushing to get to cooler waters (Canada See you on the water! should be popular this year). That heat is

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Marina Growth Continuing Along Coast Several new marina-based communities are sprouting up along the Carolina coast: • In June, Clearwater Marketing celebrated the grand opening of their latest project on the Neuse River at the foot of the Highway 70 bridge crossing from New Bern to Bridgeton. The 73-acre Rivershore community includes a proposed upland marina with 44 slips to be sold with the 44 homesites. The community will include a wetland nature reserve, a five-acre lake and a boardwalk. Prices start at $89,900 for a lot and slip. Slips will accommodate boats to

Carolinas Top Boating Destinations Carolina waters made three of the four lists of top boating locations released by Discover Boating recently in its Top 10 boating destinations for sailing, fishing, watersports and cruising. Among the top U.S. cruising destinations, Charleston Harbor and the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway made the list. The Davidson River near Charlotte, N.C., ranked among the top fishing destinations. And the best places to go sailing include the Barrier Islands around Charleston and the Outer Banks near Nags Head, N.C. No Carolina locations were noted in the watersports category. Visit DiscoverBoating.com for details.

50 feet with a 5-foot draft. • Mason Landing Yacht Club off the ICW just north of Wilmington includes a 57-slip marina accommodating boats 25 to 40 feet long. The clubhouse is built and work on the marina was expected to be completed by late July. The development is on the former site of Johnson Marine. • Oaks Riverside, a luxury waterfront condominium development on Daniel Island, has nearly sold out phase one. Each unit conveys with a private 50-foot boat slip on the Wando River.

S.C. Situs Rule Revision Muddied COLUMBIA, S.C. - Under an amendment made to a crucial bill on May 29, boatowners visiting South Carolina would face a potential hodge podge of rules for how long they can stay in the state before owing a property tax on their boats. Senate Bill 1171 would change the number of days a boat can remain in the state before it is liable for state property taxes. Under the current “situs rule” boaters owe taxes after visiting the state for 60 consecutive days or an aggregate of 90 days in one year - less than half the time under rules in place three years ago. “Since they shortened the time, boaters have been either bypassing South Carolina or staying for a short time and having

service work done in North Carolina and Georgia instead of here,” says Suzi Durant, executive director of the S.C. Marine Association, who lobbied to restore the 180 rule. The new Situs Bill, sponsored by Sen. Raymond E. Cleary III (Rep.-Murrells Inlet), working its way through the state legislature would have restored the old threshold. But Sen. Hugh K. Leatherman Sr. (Rep.-Florence) insisted on an amendment that makes the 180 days in the aggregate a local county option rather than a statewide rule. The bill had to return to the House for concurrence with the changes.

Dry Stacks Sprouting at Jarrett Bay BEAUFORT, N.C. - Two big dry stack storage facilities are planned within the Jarrett Bay marine industrial park adding 329 boat slips on the ICW just outside of Beaufort. A third nearby marina project with 100-200 dry and wet slips is in the permitting phase for the North River. Coastal Yacht Hangar will be built on a 27-acre site with 1,500 feet of ICW shoreline. Groundbreaking is planned for this summer with completion taking about a year. Phase one will include a climate controlled boat storage facility built to withstand hurricane force winds up to 135 mph. “My whole goal is to keep it as air tight as possible,” said Rick McGough, owner of the property and president of the company. An automated, laser-guided boatlift will move boats up to 42 feet in length in and out of the 149 dry slips. Dockside services also include fuel dock, pumpout and temporary water and electric hookups. A 6,000-square-foot clubhouse will include a pool, concierge, a grand parlor, a deli, wi-fi Internet access, a

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Carolina Coast Guard Keeps Busy A Jayhawk helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., rescued Robert Brakes of Morehead City, N.C., on June 6 Robert after he drifted Brakes’ raft and for two days capsized in his liferaft. boat His trimaran capsized 102 miles southeast of Cape Lookout. The capsized boat was spotted and reported by a passing cruise ship. On May 29, a helicopter crew from Air Station Elizabeth City located the body of a boater reported missing from a capsized fishing vessel near Wrightsville Beach, N.C., three days earlier. Dale Causey notified the Coast Guard that Donald Drake, 50, was missing after the 22-foot fishing vessel they were on capsized in heavy surf near Rich’s Inlet, N.C. Causey, owner of the vessel, couldn’t pull Drake to safety. Station Wrightsville Beach, N.C., medevaced Michael Flynn from his 28foot sailboat in the ICW on May 14. He had severe burns from hot antifreeze. A Coast Guard cutter crew rescued four people on May 13 after their 48-foot charter sailboat began taking on water approximately 200-miles east of Charleston, S.C. They activated a rented BoatU.S. Foundation EPIRB and called the Coast

Guard on a sat phone. The Coast Guard rescued Joseph Huberman of Raleigh, N.C., Glen Howell of Raleigh and Paul Horton of Austin, Texas, when their 46-foot catamaran ran aground on the North Jetty at the entrance to Winyah Bay, S.C., in the early hours of April 23. The trio called for help on their cell phone. The Coast Guard and National Park Service rescued two people whose boat capsized in the surf off Coquina Beach, near Oregon Inlet, N.C., on April 14. On April 9, a Coast Guard HH-60 Jayhawk rescue helicopter crew from Elizabeth City rescued five people from the German flagged 43-foot sailboat Born after they activated their EPIRB approximately 170-miles offshore.

Museum Revs Up Its Outboards ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - The Museum of the Albemarle has revved up its motors to bring out its newest exhibit: “Plugs and Props: Classic Outboard Motors,” a collection of 24 classic outboard motors that served the Albemarle area. Artifacts include an Arrow and Mace 2 hp model used from 1900 to 1920, a 3 hp Evinrude Elto from 1923 and various Mercury and Johnson engines. These motors powered small skiffs for fishing and transportation. Also on display is Miss Dixie Belle, a hydroplane class racing boat used in the late 1950s. This sleek craft was piloted by Floid Owens and reached a top speed of 73 mph in competition, powered by a 16 hp motor. Call (252)335-1453 for details. Mt. P Sail Center Goes to Committee MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. - A group of sailing experts held its first meeting on May 12 to look into the feasibility and placement of a community sailing facility

for Mount Pleasant. Mayor Harry Hallman appointed a sub-committee on sailing, naming Charleston Community Sailing board member and avid local sailor Miles Martschink as the chairman. Other members of the group include: Alice Manard, John Bonds, Trip Fellabom, John Cameron, Randy Draftz, Crayton Walters, Tom O’Rourke and Henry Thomas. Hallman has given the committee five months to report back with a recommendation, but set no other parameters.

Columbia Adds Bath House COLUMBIA, N.C. - The courtesy docks maintained by the Town of Columbia along the Scuppernong River now have a grant-funded bath house including showers. Visiting boaters who check in at the town hall adjacent to the docks can get the code to use the facility and borrow loaner bikes to visit the nearby grocery stores. The docks along the town’s scenic boardwalk feature 20-foot depths, water and pumpouts - all in the heart of the historic town full of restaurants and other amenities. Call (252)796-2781. U.S. Coast Guardsmen Honored Charleston-based Petty Officer First Class Anthony R. Clark was recognized as the 2007 Coast Guard Atlantic Area’s Enlisted Person of the Year by Rear Adm. Steven H. Ratti. Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Erik Watson, a Wenonah, N.J., native, was awarded the Coast Guard Meritorious Service Medal for saving two elderly swimmers from drowning near the Frisco Pier in Hatteras, N.C., June 14, 2007. Rear Adm. David W. Kunkel, Seventh District Commander since April 2006, retired at a ceremony at Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C. Rear Adm. Robert S. Branham assumed the vacated post.

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Historians Look at Hurricanes Past … and Future

nly by studying the past can we alter our future. With that in mind, residents of the Carolina coasts would do well to read a pair of books published by The History Press in Charleston: “Hurricane Destruction in South Carolina - Hell and High Water” (2006) by Tom Rubillo and “The Great Hurricanes of North Carolina” (2008) by John Hairr. As Hairr notes in his introduction, “Hurricanes have long been a fact of life in the Carolinas. With its lengthy, exposed coastline jutting into the Atlantic Ocean and reaching out nearly to the Gulf Stream, there is little wonder that these tempests have visited the land since before there was a North or South Carolina. Hurricanes have literally shaped the land along our coast, and in a sense, the people as well.” In his prologue, Rubillo provides an overview of how storms form and how they’re categorized, warning about their potential impact. “Some 60 million Americans live in places that are vulnerable to hurricanes,” writes Rubillo, a former mayor of Georgetown, S.C. “There are as may as 338,000 buildings within 500 feet of the nation’s coastline … 87,000 of these are homes that are immediately threatened by storms. But because 80 or more percent

of people who live along the Atlantic have never experienced a hurricane (or, worse, have evacuated only to experience a glancing blow), many have a false sense of security about the danger.” Rubillo cites a low-lying stretch of Highway 17 that frequently floods near his Georgetown home as one possible evacuation obstacle in the event of a major storm. “Simply put, the death toll

could prove appalling at just this one location. But since this tragedy has not happened so far, those responsible for the public’s safety at this location remain oblivious,” he writes.

One cause for complacency is a lull in the number of storms striking the coast. Only a dozen hurricanes struck the South Carolina coastline in the 20th Century compared to nearly three times that number in the 19th Century. With that history growing dim with time, books like these help keep the warning fresh. Both authors extensively quote historic newspapers, ships’ logs and letters as sources to describe the wrath of historic storms dating to the earliest days of the colonies. Storms played a deciding role in conflicts between the Spanish and French in the New World, forcing fleets to abandon their attacks on coastal fortresses. The initial English attempts at settlements were similarly tested. Sir Francis Drake nearly lost his fleet on the Outer Banks during an encounter with a three-day hurricane in June 1586. His ships were anchored just off the banks while he checked on the progress of Sir Walter Raleigh’s colonists on Roanoke Island. Drake’s fleet was scattered and heavily damaged. “The weather was so sore and the storm so great that our anchors would not hold … and our ship the Primrose broke an anchor of 250 lbs. weight,” according to one colonist. “We had thunder and rain 15

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19th Century: twin hurricanes in 1806; the “dreadful calamity” that hit Charleston in 1811; the storm that claimed Aaron Burr’s daughter Theodosia during a coastal passage in 1812; the 1813 storm that battered Charleston driving off a pair of blockading British warships; the great North Carolina hurricanes of 1815 and 1827; the Winyah Bay Hurricane in 1820; the 1856 storm that sent a 30-foot surge over Wrightsville Beach and onto the mainland … Year after year destruction blew through the region. The century culminated in the deadly San Ciriaco Hurricane of 1899. After cutting a swath of destruction through the Caribbean killing 3,000 people in Puerto Rico alone, it headed for the Carolinas making landfall squarely along the Outer Banks, ravaging communities from Core Sound through Hatteras. In North Carolina alone, more than 50 ships were wrecked along the coast between Cape Fear and Currituck. Hairr ends his tome with a report on 1999’s Hurricane Floyd, which made landfall near the mouth of the Cape Fear River with winds of 105 miles per hour and caused catastrophic flooding. It prompted the largest peacetime evacuation in U.S. history - 3 million residents - and was the costliest natural disaster ever in North Carolina, with an estimated $3-6 billion tab. It also claimed 57 lives. Rubillo wraps his history up with Hugo ripping through in 1989 causing $10.9 billion in damage throughout the Carolinas and killing 35 South Carolinians. But, he notes, a prominent climatologist called Hugo “a wimp in the history of Charleston … It largely ate pine trees that should never have been planted in the first place … and lots of structures that should never have been built where they were built.” www.CarolinaCurrents.com

While the 1900s were tame in comparison to past centuries, both authors exhort their readers to look further back in history for warnings about future hurricanes’ potential devastation. “Though costly … hurricanes of the 1990s were not in the same league with earlier storms that plagued our shores,” writes Hairr. “One can only imagine the cost and destruction that will be meted out the next time a storm of the intensity of the Great Beaufort Hurricane or the San Ciriaco Hurricane visits the Carolina coast.” In his epilogue, Rubillo warns that coming storms might be even stronger than those of the past. Many scientists predict that global warming will fuel larger, more lethal storms. Future historians may have plenty to write about.

2008 Hurricane Season Forecast

ALEIGH, N.C. - After two years of dire predictions turning into duds, scientists are downplaying their 2008 hurricane season forecasts. N.C. State University’s Lian Xie says in a boldface disclaimer in his 2008 forecast: “Results presented herein are for scientific information exchange only ... Users are at their own risk for using the forecasts in any decision making.” This season, Xie and master’s student Elinor Keith are forecasting 13 to 15 named storms, but again with caveats. The highest probability they offer for any particular number in that range is 11 percent. They predict six to eight of those storms will become hurricanes with at least one making landfall on the southeast coast. But they peg the probability of seven hurricanes occurring at just over 14 percent. In 2005 Xie and his students published a groundbreaking paper in the journal Geophysical Research Letters suggesting that the interplay of sea surface temperatures in the tropical North and South Atlantic, and not El Nino, was responsible for Florida’s disastrous 2004 season. The following year, N.C. State felt confident enough to issue its forecast publicly. In a release, the university’s PR department would later crow that its “was the only national model to accurately forecast Atlantic hurricane activity” in 2006. Unfortunately, N.C. State’s 2007 forecast was as off as anyone’s. The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

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Waterway Dredging Underway … but Future Uncertain

Bogue Inlet Bear-Browns Inlet x, 235 New River x, 246 Topsail Inlet

Carolina Bch. x, 294 Carolina Bch. Inlet

Symbol Key ICW Shoals, Dredging Budgeted for 2008 ICW Shoals, No Dredging Budgeted NC Reported Inlet Shoal Areas Wadmalaw, 490 Dawho Rvr, 497

Snows Cut, 296

Fenwick Cut, 511

Lockwoods Shallotte Folly x, 321 Rvr x, 330 Shallotte Lockwoods Inlet Folly Inlet

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Rock Crk, AshepooCoosaw Cutoff, 515 Fields Cut, 574 Elba Cut, 576

Minim Is., 416 Jeremy Crk., 430 Beach Inlet x, 460

Stono River, 480

The Intracoastal Waterway gained much-needed $13.3 million funding for maintenance dredging this year, some of which is underway. However, the future of the 1,200-mile-long “ditch” remains uncertain since only regular upkeep prevents shoal areas from becoming worse.

he Carolinas offer some of the most scenic coastal cruising destinations with access to tranquil anchorages, friendly small towns and historic cities. But access to those areas is threatened by thin water.

The Shoal Truth About Dredging

Problem areas along the ICW generally occur adjacent to barrier islands where flows through inlets contribute to shoaling Some problem areas are so shoal that even shallow draft boats run aground. In short, the problem is not just for sailboats. The shoals at the Lockwoods Folly (which was dredged in 2006) and Shallotte Inlet crossings both top out at around 2 feet, though by following U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waypoints, the controlling depth is 6 feet. The 2008 funds will be used to dredge: North Carolina: Tangent B Section 1, Beaufort to Cape Fear; Bear to Brown’s Inlet; Carolina Beach Inlet Crossing; Snows Cut (Carolina Beach and New River were scheduled for dredging from April through June 1.) South Carolina: Jeremy Creek; Breach Inlet Near Isle of Palms; Watts Cut; Fenwick Cut. Georgia: Hells Gate; Florida passage; Buttermilk Sound.

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Florida: Vicinity of New Smryna Beach/Ponce Inlet, Jupiter Inlet, South Lake Worth Inlet (all completed). Compare this list with our graphic above and you will note several shallows that are not scheduled for dredging. We’ve limited our data to depths of 7 feet or less, although the official project depth for the ICW is 12 feet. Since much of South Carolina and Georgia have a 7- to 8-foot tide, with careful planning, most vessels can traverse this area except at or near low tide. The trouble spots listed below are shoal areas of 7 feet or less reported on the ICW or ocean inlets. It is suggested that deepdraft vessels seek local knowledge and do not transit these areas near low tide. Areas marked with an asterix (*) have a controlling depth of 4 feet or less. All mile markers are approximate. Southern N.C. Waterway Shoal Areas: New River Inlet crossing 246; Carolina Beach inlet crossing 294; Lockwoods Folly inlet crossing* 321; Shallotte River crossing* 330. N.C. Inlet Shoal Areas (not on ICW): Bogue; New River; Topsail; Carolina Beach; Lockwoods Folly. S.C. Waterway Shoal Areas: (from skipperbob.net): Minim Island 416, Jeremy Creek 430; Breach Inlet* 460; Stono River 480; Wadmalaw 490; Dawho River 497-

Hells Gate, 601 Florida Psg, 606

Little Mud Rvr, 653 Altamaha Snd, 656 Buttermilk Snd, 660 Jeckyll Crk, 681

Charts showing major ICW shoal areas in southern NC, SC and Georgia (left and above)

501; Fenwick Cut 511; Rock Creek 515; 516 Ashepoo-Coosaw Cutoff* 516. Georgia Waterway Shoal Areas: Fields Cut 573; Elba Cut 576; Hells Gate 601; FL PSG 606; Little Mud River 653; Altamaha Sound 656; Buttermilk Sound 662; Jekyll Creek 681. Please note: This information is provided only to alert you to possible problems or changes in the waterway, not as an aid to navigation. Remember that conditions can change and there may be other troublesome areas not listed.

Resources Army Corps of Engineer websites. The ICW is divided by state into several districts. Wilmington district’s website saw.usace.army.mil/nav has details of all shoal areas, depth surveys and waypoints to avoid the shallowest spots. Charleston district’s site sas.usace.army.mil doesn’t have a good summary. Savannah district’s site sas.usace.army.mil/navrprts shows Georgia shoal surveys. At carolinacurrents.com, we report USCG and ACE news, dredging and local notices to mariners for our region. For a detailed list of reported shoal areas by mile marker, see skipperbob.net/waterway. You can also look for reports on cruisersnet.net. www.CarolinaCurrents.com

The Funding Crisis

unding of the waterway is linked to the amount of commercial traffic, which ironically is less able to use the ICW as as the shoals grow. President Bush released his 2009 budget proposal in February and it did not provide any dredging funds to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for next year and only $2.2 million for surveys, mosquito abatement and other caretaking activities. According to the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association, this is a discouraging step backward for one of the nation’s most critical waterways, ignores serious navigation risks that commercial and recreational users of the water highway face every day, and threatens its very future. “The budget is a token amount, given that the Army Corps needs approximately $30 million to properly maintain the waterway,” said AIWA Chairman David Roach. “The nation’s waterways have been ignored for far too long and the American people already suffer the consequences of neglecting critical infrastructure. The lack of maintenance funding will be catastrophic to the economies of every state along the waterway unless Congress steps in and dramatically increases the president’s proposal as it did last year.” Roach, who also heads the Florida Inland Navigation District, noted that the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway brings more than $18 billion annually to the state of Florida alone. Studies have shown that the four other states also gain tremendous economic benefit from the waterway. But, until this year, Georgia had received no dredging funds for six years. Based in Raleigh, N.C., AIWA promotes the continuation and further development of waterborne commerce and recreation on the ICW of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Memberships start at $25; visit atlintracoastal.org for details. AIWA suggests contacting your U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives and asking them to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s funding request for the ICW. To do so, go to house.gov or senate.gov.

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June 2008 27-29 Island Heritage Festival James Island, SC. Honoring the Gullah People, islandheritagefestival.com 28 Taste of Elizabeth City, NC. Street Party 6-11pm. Includes food, drinks, and entertainment, 252-338-6455 July 2008

1,8,15 Plankton - the Ocean’s Garden and Zoo Myrtle Beach State Park, SC †

July 3-5 Independence Day waterfront celebrations - see feature p. 28

4,5 Croakerfest Oriental, NC See p.28 4,18, Aug 1, 15, 29 Cinema by the Sea

Beaufort, NC* 5,6 Summer Art Show Beaufort Historic Site, NC, 252-729-9311 7-11, Aug 4-8 Sea Scholars Summer Camp NC Aquarium. Fishing trips, kayak excursions through backwater marshes, onboard collection cruises, etc*** 8,9 Learn to Kayak Beaufort, NC* 11, Aug 8 Waterfront Movie Southport, NC. Free, 910-457-7927 11-22 Beaufort (SC) Water Festival Land and water-based fun. Includes kayak race, raft race, children’s toad fishing tournament, sailing regatta and blessing of the fleet, bftwaterfestival.com

11 Art Walk New Bern, NC 5-8pm, 252-

638-2577 12,13 Art In The Park Myrtle Beach, SC, wacg.org 12,13 Lofting Beaufort, NC* 15 Cook-In at Camp Carolina New exhibit at SC Aquarium. Members only night, 843577-3474 15, 17, 22 and 24 GPS for Beginners Oriental, NC. $25. Coast Guard Auxiliary. Paul Del Rio, 252-249-2025 16, Aug 21 Free Concert on Waterfront Beaufort, NC. 252-504-3396 17, Aug 21 Build a Boat in a Day Roanoke Island, NC** 19 Kayak Tour Hampton Plantation, SC. Guided tour of the Santee River and Wambaw Creek. Wear clothes that can get wet and muddy. Bring bug spray, snack, water. Adult must accompany participants age 17 and younger, 800-673-0679 Plentiful fun is in store at Beaufort’s Water Festival, July 11-22

If you plan on attending an event, contact the organizer ahead of time since details can change. See p. 31 for Regattas. Fishing events are on p. 39.

19, Aug 16 Open Float on Edisto River

open to all paddling skill levels. Canoes, safety equipment, instruction and guides provided. Advanced registration required, edistoriver.org 19-20, Aug 23-24 Boatbuilding Carpentry Beaufort, NC * 19-27Aquapalooza Various coastal and lake locations. Started in 2006 as a Sea Ray Owners Club event but quickly evolved to incorporate boat-crazy party people of all stripes. aquapalooza.com 21-25 Aquatic Adventurers Summer Camp Pine Knoll Shores, NC*** 24, Aug 7 Simple Rigging** 25, Aug 22 Gallery Walk: Fourth Fridays Downtown Wilmington, NC. fourthfridayswilmington.com 26 Wooden Boat Festival Wilmington, NC. Annual celebration of the tradition and craft of wooden boat building features over 50 wooden boats including kayaks and skiffs. Demos of traditional boat building techniques. Build your own boat. Ed Verge, 910-362-7151 26, Aug 16 Build a Boat in a Day Beaufort * 30,31, Aug 6,7 ACE Basin Boat Tour Edisto Beach State Park, SC. Tour one of the largest undeveloped wetland ecosystems remaining on the Atlantic coast †

Summer Activities, Programs and Tours Charleston Community Sailing Summer Programs, Through Aug. Junior sailors ages 10-18 from beginner to advanced racer, charlestoncommunitysailing.org Charleston County Parks/Rec Summer Programs. Sailing, adventure camps and more, plus regular canoe and kayak events, ccprc.com SC Park Programs Huntington Beach, Myrtle Beach, Hunting Island, Edisto Beach. Through summer: A crabby experience, alligators, salt marsh seining, sea turtle, seashells, birding, lighthouse life, jellyfish, sea safari, crabs, spineless wonders, lagoon and coastal kayaking, pier fishing, tales from the sea† NC Maritime Museum Beaufort. Junior Sailing Program through mid-August, ncmm-friends.org. Other boat building programs, events and exhibits ongoing year-round* 14 Carolina Currents July/August 2008

Roanoke Island Maritime Center. Traditional small craft program May-Aug; Shallowbag Bay sailabouts through Sept aboard a traditional watercraft; Summer Youth Learn to Sail Programs - basic and intermediate instruction** NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores. Enjoy collection cruises, surfing classes, snorkeling, night treks, picnic paddles, behind the scenes, breakfast with the rays, catching crabs and clams, fishing, dinner with the critters, barrier island exploration, river cruises, family nights*** Cape Lookout and Cape Hatteras National Parks. Wide range of history, natural resource, and recreational programs, including horse watching, habitat hike, lighthouse lore, storm stories, fishing with the coast keeper, barrier island ecology, tidal flat exploration and a cape truck tour with a ranger, through Sept. Visit

nps.gov/calo/programs.htm and nps. gov/caha/programs.htm The Lost Colony Outdoor Drama Roanoke Island, NC. America’s first and longest running outdoor symphonic drama, telling the story of Sir Walter Raleigh’s attempts to colonize English America from 1584-1590. Thru Aug 20, Mon-Sat, thelostcolony.org Roanoke Island Festival Park. Various events and programs. NC School of the Arts Summer Performance Festival JulyAug 2 § River Roving Educational River Tours Washington, NC. Learn about the history and habitats of the Tar-Pamlico River. WedSat, advance reservations required. NC Estuarium, 252-948-0000 Tours and interpretative programs on Pea Island and Alligator River National Wildlife Refuges, Hatteras and Manteo, NC, fws.gov/northcarolina www.CarolinaCurrents.com

Pirates, Arrrrr!

atch for pirates in North Carolina during August. They’ll be headed for Bald Head Island Aug 1-2 and then onto Beaufort the next weekend to commemorate the 1747 invasion of that town by Spanish pirates. Pirate programs at the N.C. Maritime Museum during the week of Aug 5-8 culminate with Pirate Night at the Museum, a quest for treasure, fun activities and “grog and hard tack” for young pirates and their families. Women Pirates, such as Anne Bonny and Mary Read, are presented by Connie Mason, Heritage Tourism Officer (Aug 14). The Secrets of Blackbeard are revealed by the artifact recovery from the Queen Anne’s Revenge shipwreck by NCMM Nautical Archaeologist David Moore (Aug 21). Plus the exhibit “Knights of the Black Flag” focuses on rogues who plied the waters along the East Coast and Caribbean during the Golden Age of Piracy. (Aug 9 -Oct 26) August 2008

1 First Friday Gallery Walk Southport, NC,

5-7pm, southport-oakisland.com 1 Coast Guard Day Elizabeth City, NC. USCG Aircraft Repair and Supply Center. Free, from 10am, 252-335-6000 1 First Friday Street Festival Manteo Waterfront, NC. 6-8pm 1-3 The Pirates are Coming! Bald Head Island, NC. Celebrates National Lighthouse Day with food, fun, games, activities for pirates of all ages. Pirates offer ages 5-12 pirate training. Learn how to walk, talk and act live a pirate while discovering the history of the Carolina Silver Coast. 24-hour islandwide Treasure Hunt. Sing buccaneer songs and create pirate art. Captain Horatio Sinbad sails his pirate ship “Meka II” into Bald Head Island Harbor at 6:30pm Friday. Saturday, Old Baldy Light grounds open for education, fun and games. Pirate Masquerade Ball at 6:30pm (adults only). Pirate Family Night for families at 8pm. Celebration ends Sunday with “Pancakes with the Pirates” breakfast. 910-454-9531 2 OWLS Sand Sculpture Pine Knoll Shores, NC, 252-240-1200

2,3 Lighthouse Celebration Hunting Is. State Park, SC† 2,3 Sailmaking Beaufort, NC* 5 National Night Out Elizabeth City, NC. Main Street, 6-9pm, free. 252-335-4321 5 Blackbeard: Terror at Sea Beaufort, NC. National Geographic Society film on Blackbeard the pirate* 5,19 Learn to Kayak Beaufort, NC * 7 Blackbeard’s Revenge Beaufort, NC. BBC film on the discovery and recovery of the QAR shipwreck* 8 Pirates: Fact and Fiction (3pm) and Pirate Night at the Museum, Beaufort, NC * 8,9 Pyrate Invasion Beaufort, NC. It becomes 1747, and the streets bustle with activity as news spreads of Spanish privateers stealing command of supply ships in Beaufort Harbor. Beaufort and its people can expect to be targeted next. At the Beaufort Historic Site, an authentic Pyrate Encampment is active Friday evening and all day Saturday with brethren of the sea and wenches. Dinner and grog served Friday by ticket, beaufortpyrateinvasion.com 9 National Marina Day Lazy Days Marina on Lake Lanier is the site for the official kick-off of this year’s event. marinaassociation.org/nmd Watch out for pirates during August in North Carolina (see sidebar)

8-10 Hampton Cup Regatta Hydroplane Boats, Va., hamptoncupregatta.com 9 Navigating a New World Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site. Visit with costumed interpreters to hear about the colonists’ stormy passage to Carolina, learn about the trade networks that helped to sustain the Carolina colony, and step into the shoes of a sailor to learn about navigation and other sailing skills. Sneak a peek at the new wharf and shipbuilding exhibit under construction 9-10 Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival, parade, arts and crafts, entertainment, fireworks, food vendors, carnival rides and military displays, sneadsferryshrimpfestival.com 14 Women Pirates Beaufort, NC* 14 One Day Watercolor Workshop Manteo, NC. Spend a day painting the boats on Shallowbag Bay with local artist George Cheeseman** 14,15 Partnering to Grow Boating Litchfield Beach, SC. SCMA Summer Marine Education Conf. scmarine.org 19 Marine Biology Southport NC. At Southport Comm. Bldg. 910-457-0003. 18-22 Coastal Explorers Summer Camp Pine Knoll Shores, NC*** 21 Secrets of Blackbeard Beaufort, NC. The infamous pirate and recovery of artifacts from the Queen Anne’s Revenge* 21-24 Original Charleston Beach and Shag Music Fest, 843-571-3668 29,30 Beach, Boogie and BBQ Fest Myrtle Beach, SC, 843-916-7221 30,31 Fall Art Show Beaufort Historic Site, NC, 252-729-9311

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Boater’s World Expanding in Carolinas DANIELS ISLAND, S.C. - While its largest competitor has shuttered several stores in the Carolinas over the past couple of years, Boater’s World continues to expand. The company took over a Southport, N.C. Wings store in 2007 and opened a Lake Norman store at 665 River Highway, Mooresville, N.C., in March, for a total of a dozen Carolina locations. A store is slated to open in Beaufort, S.C., in 2009, and the Charleston area will get its third location this summer as part of the new Sportsman’s Island complex on Daniels Island. That store will occupy a two-story, 15,000-square-feet space

- double the size of an average Boater’s World. Company officials say it will be more fishing oriented. A 3,000-gallon saltwater fish tank featuring popular Lowcountry species targeted by sports fishermen will be the centerpiece of the building’s nautical decor. Hanckel Marine, which will run a service center on the site, joined with Scout Boats of Summerville to build the 30,000 square-foot facility on an 8-acre site at the intersection of I-526 and Clements Ferry Road. Boat sales are already offered with plans for a restaurant and other tenants fitting the outdoors theme.

SCMA Holding Membership Drive CHARLESTON, S.C. - The South Carolina Marine Association is recruiting new members to help promote the state’s boating businesses through lobbying and education efforts. Since April, the group has offered trial memberships running through Aug. 31 for $100, giving new members an opportunity to learn how SCMA works. Among other benefits, the trial members will be able to attend the Summer Marine Education Conference Aug. 14-15 at Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort. The theme is “Partnering to Grow Boating.” Visit scmarine.org.

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Vetus Opens Morehead Store MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. - Tom Gillikin, president of Florida Bow Thrusters, opened a Vetus Marine store in Morehead City on Jan. 1. The store features a 2,000-square-foot showroom and a 15,000-square-foot warehouse.

Dealer Joins Boater’s Edge Program CHAPIN, S.C. – The Boater’s Edge name will soon be attached to 37 boat retailers nationwide, including Outdoor RV and Marine World superstores in South Carolina. Launched by the Boat Dealers Alliance, Boater’s Edge will provide buyers with new services to enhance the boating experience at each independent location, according to Chapin-based BDA Executive Director Bob vanVollenhoven. Outdoor RV and Marine World has superstores in Greer, Columbia and Myrtle Beach, S.C. In 2007, the 36-year-old company closed a smaller store in Clemson and its full-sized store in Summerville, and consolidated its Chapin service center with the Columbia corporate office.

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Gregory Poole Acquires Yard BEAUFORT, N.C. - Gregory Poole Marine Power, in a move to diversify the company’s services, has acquired the assets of Champney Marine, 3410 River Rd., Wilmington, N.C. David Champney continues to operate Champney Yacht Sales. The full-service boatyard located at the Wilmington Marine Center on a harbor off the Cape Fear River is equipped with a 400-ton marine railway, a 75-ton travel lift and dockage for vessels up to 75-feet. Facility staff joined Gregory Poole Marine Power, a division of Gregory Poole Equipment Company of Raleigh. The company’s service department and offices from Leland, N.C., have moved to the new site. The company also became the sole service provider for marine engines at nearby Watermark Marina. Gregory Poole Marine Power is based in Beaufort’s Jarrett Bay Marine Park with operations in Wanchese. Mercury, MerCruiser, Crusader, Honda Marine and Volkswagen Marine all recently appointed the company as an authorized sales and service provider in North Carolina. At its Wilmington and Wanchese locations, the company recently branched out into boat sales, introducing its Angler fishing boats at the recent Morehead City boat show. McKee Craft Gets New Owner FAIRMONT, N.C. – Former McKee Craft Boats minority owner Huntington “Hunt” James has purchased a controlling interest in the company and is now president and CEO. The company had been family-owned since it’s 1966 founding. Ashley Yachts, Tideline Merge CHARLESTON, S.C. - Two of Charleston’s top yacht sellers are merging to form one of South Carolina’s largest brokerage companies. Glen Appelbaum’s Tideline Yacht Sales brokerage has joined with Ashley Yachts LLC. The combined company will keep the 25-year-old Ashley Yachts name. Five of the company’s six brokers have USCG Masters licenses and two are certified professional yacht brokers. MarineMax Offering Meridian Yachts CHARLESTON, S.C. - MarineMax Inc. is now offering Meridian Yachts in its stores in Little River and Charleston. The www.CarolinaCurrents.com

company’s 90th location opened at Bristol Marina in January under manager John Douglas. Meridian is already stocked at the Wrightsville Beach, N.C. store.

Roanoke Instructor Joins SailLaser MANTEO, N.C. - The N.C. Maritime Museum’s Manteo Branch has changed its name to the Roanoke Island Maritime Center and is now operated by the Roanoke Island Commission, which oversees the state’s Festival Park attraction. A new center manager is being recruited since Barry Wickre resigned in May to join SailLaser Miami, a new boating facility operated by LaserPerformance in Coconut Grove, Fla. It is the first such center in the United States and will provide summer sailing camps, lessons, racing clinics, community and corporate programs, and special events. Performance Sailcraft Europe and Vanguard Sailboats, producers of Sunfish, Lasers, 420s other popular small sailboats, joined forces in April 2007 under the name LaserPerformance. LaserPerformance is represented in North Carolina by Triton Yachts in Oriental, and in South Carolina by Sayre Sailing on Sullivan’s Island.

Fountain Buys Baja, Brunswick Cuts WASHINGTON, N.C. - Fountain Powerboat Industries Inc. (AMEX:FPB), which reported a 48 percent increase in overseas sales this year, acquired Baja Marine Corporation in June. The former subsidiary of Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) will continue to produce performance sport boats as Baja By Fountain Inc. beginning with the 2009 model year. Brunswick also closed its facilities in Newberry, S.C., eliminating 175 jobs and ending production of its Bluewater Marine brands. The company also cut 35 jobs at Albemarle Boats in Edenton, eliminating 25 percent of that workforce. Isle of Palms Marina Re-vamped ISLE OF PALMS, S.C. - The ship’s store at Isle of Palms Marina has reopened after being fully renovated by owner Brian J. Berrigan. The new store includes expanded provisions and tackle. Palmer Plant Open in Bladenboro BLADENBORO, N.C. – Washington State-based Palmer Marine has opened a new facility in southwestern North Carolina, which will eventually have 150

employees producing its Shamrock, Defiance and Tiderunner lines, all 19- to 32foot ocean-going sport fishing boats. The first 27-foot boat rolled off in May.

SeaTow Open in Bath BATH, N.C. - Sea Tow Services International Inc. now covers the entire North Carolina coast since the opening of Sea Tow Pamlico Sound on Jan. 1 by captains Larry Williams and Mike Smith. The new franchise serves boaters in Washington, Belhaven, Bath and Pamlico Sound waters. TowBoatU.S. Charleston Sold NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. Capt. John “Steve” Little and wife, Marisa, bought the TowBoatU.S. Charleston franchise from his former employers, Capt. Joe and Cora Beasenburg, who will continue to run Charleston Marine Services. Magwood Marina Opens Drystack MT. PLEASANT, S.C. - C.A. Magwood Jr. & Sons, a longtime fixture in the Shem Creek shrimping industry, has diversified by opening Magwood Marina, a drystack boat storage facility on its property near the mouth of the creek.

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The Sailor’s Life Hunting for Fireworks and Dragons on Independence Day

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aturday is here! My husband Joey Legend has it that the lights and noise enters the house from the yard during summer months attract and draw with that look in his eyes and calls, him out, causing an appearance even in “Let’s get rolling, wench.” His first mate daylight. Then he captivates you, drawand wench - that be me - yelled back, “I’m ing you closer for a better view and - once ready skipper. Let’s go find that dragon.” you’ve seen him - you will never be the We can’t wait to board our boat and same. We hope for a glimpse and, if I’m head out for some fun and - hopefully - an lucky, a picture. appearance of the legendary Andersonville Suddenly a good wind line comes dragon. We’ve planned all year to raft up through. We pick up to five knots. I want with friends at the dam on Lake Hartwell to slow down so I won’t miss anything. to watch the July 4th fireworks. Then skipper hollers out with tiller in The forecast warns of light thunderhand, “Sweet little wench, take care of your storms, but the weather seems perfect: the man. Get me a beer, and don’t cha be slow, winds are favorable, the sky is blue and the for the wind is whistling now it’s time to waters are calling out to blow.” Suddenly we’re on a Rip-It, our Catalina 22. “What is he She hears and eagerly thinking?” I won“dragon hunt,” … our waits for her keel to der. But I holler eyes scanning the lake back, “Yes sir skiptouch the lake, for her beautiful white sails to per” and fetch him so we won’t miss it. stretch in the wind. a cool one. Then We arrive at Western Carolina Sail I tell him he’s going to walk the plank for Club and scan our list to make sure we that! I love being a pirate. have the real important provisions: drinks, Later we’re creeping along on the drinks, and - you guessed it - more drinks. water. It’s hot, clouds are forming, we We also make sure we have our VHF radio haven’t heard from our friends in a while, and GPS aboard. and most of the boats have disappeared. We head out with Rip-It caressing the Joey starts talking about this dragon water as if she hadn’t touched it in months legend again. He said his friend saw it and the skipper doing the same with the near Andersonville Island. “You’re kidding tiller. That’s a real pirate for you. We’re right?” I ask with a laugh. gliding on the lake to the music of the “Nope!” he replies. breeze and start looking for this “dragon.” Suddenly we’re on a “dragon hunt,” like

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winds and electricity bolting down, which my husband never sees of course. He’s such a calm man. I am neither happy nor calm. He gets a little bit of wrath from the wench while we’re holed up in our cove. After the blow, we make it to the dam safely, exhausted, hot and ready for another cool drink. We drop anchor and raft up to our friend’s boat, swapping quick “Arrrs.” I can’t wait any longer, so I go for a long dip. The rest of the crew eventually jumps in. After our swim, we all enjoy wonderful hors-d’oeuvres, then we grill out on deck, eat, sit back and wait for the fireworks.

They fire ‘em up around 9:20 p.m. With every color imaginable, along with their unique shapes, it always amazes me that fireworks can brighten even the saddest at heart. The Fourth is the perfect antidote for “stressed pirates.” We sleep well and awaken ready for breakfast and another day of sailing. To see the Andersonville Kudzu Dragon, head between U.S. Army Corps buoys S-11 and S-13, a few miles South of Portman Marina, or about 10 miles north of the dam on the Seneca River Channel. Look close as you boat by. You won’t be disappointed.

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hen disaster strikes many communities, they often see it as a chance for renewal. After a fire, earthquake or tornado, some cities reshape themselves in prevailing styles as they rebuild - if they rebuild at all.

But after Hurricane Hugo pushed more than 9 feet of storm surge through McClellanville, S.C. in 1989, residents didn’t succumb to the temptation of sleek condos or shiny facades. They put the town back together pretty much the way things had always been. Nearly two decades later, it’s difficult to imagine the shady streets strewn with debris and shrimp boats lying in the lawns. Like a spell cast over the village, it once

again provides a quiet detour from the modern hustle and bustle. The occasional car turns off nearby Highway 17 to tour the narrow streets. Fishing boats come and go lazily in and out of the creek. And a few lucky cruisers turn off the Intracoastal Waterway to explore ashore.

Historic Escape The Native American Sewee (the word means “island people”) and Santee (“river people”) tribes occupied the area for centuries before French Huguenots settled here in the late 17th Century. The site of the present day town lay between the properties of Archibald James McClellan and Richard Tillia Morrison who teamed up to sell lots along Jeremy Creek to

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wealthy owners of rice, indigo and cotton plantations in the region. In the mid-19th Century, resort-like summer homes sprang up in the town, which eventually took the name of the McClellan family. But the Civil War soon brought an end to the genteel plantation era. The local economy turned to salt distillation, timber harvesting and production of tar and turpentine before evolving into a fishing community. Today, the small town feeling is protected not by a magic incantation, but by two designated historic districts, village growth ordinances, an architectural review board, the lack of a city sewer system and the scarcity of room for growth. The latter is due to McClellanville being surrounded

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Stop by the Town Hall and ask for their latest town newsletter to see what is happening during your visit. The big event of the year is the Low-

country Shrimp Festival and Blessing of the Fleet. In 2009, the event will be held May 2. Besides loads of great seafood prepared by local cooks and the colorful parade of boats at the fleet blessing, the annual event includes live music, dancing, silent auctions, exhibits, local arts and crafts, pony rides and vendors. Visit lowcountryshrimpfestival.com. If you happen to visit on July 4th, you’re invited to join the traditional Independence Day Celebration held around the Town Hall. The event includes games, food and family fun. The last Saturday in September is the Awendaw Crab Festival. The Creek Slam Fishing Tournament is held each year in the waters surrounding the town. The 17th annual inshore tournament is scheduled for Oct. 4. Entry fee is $45 per angler with half of the fees returned as prize money. Last year’s event drew 76 boats with a top prize just shy of $2,000. Funds raised support the Rutledge Academy. www.CarolinaCurrents.com

on all sides by nature preserves. The land to the east of the ICW is part of the Cape Romain Wildlife Refuge, established in the 1930s to protect 66,000 acres of islands, bays and marshlands. To the west, north and south, the Francis Marion National Forest preserves 250,000 acres of surrounding woodlands. Despite these growth restrictions, an eclectic mix of artists and retirees has brought fresh blood to the town in recent years, opening a handful of boutiques and studios and adding new names to the families who have dwelled here for generations. The town was roused from its usual sleepy state earlier this year when a film crew took residence for a few months to shoot a new Kevin Costner thriller called “The New Daughter,” scheduled for release in 2009. Many locals are still flush with their 15 minutes of fame after being cast as extras in the film. The feature, supposedly set in a midwestern farming community, left some wondering how Hollywood would work around the abundance of gray beards draped from the tree limbs stretching over the roads. “I never saw Spanish moss in Illinois,” quipped one resident. No doubt the cameramen were also careful to keep the resident offshore fishing fleet out of the lens, since they would be even tougher to explain in an inland setting. The village’s fishing industry had its Hollywood moment when the shrimp boat

scenes from Forrest Gump were shot on the ICW here. As it has for more than a century, the seafood industry remains the bedrock of the economy, with locals harvesting shrimp, clams, crabs and Bull’s Bay oysters and selling them through the town’s fish houses. As in all coastal communities, fishermen are struggling to eke out a profit as fuel costs skyrocket, foreign imports drive prices down and the modern labor force shies away from the long, hard workdays the job requires. Still, some proudly proclaim the village to be “the seafood capital of the world.” And for at least one day each year, it may even be true. On the first Saturday of each May the town’s population swells from its usual 450 residents to some 15,000 as tourists turn out for the annual Lowcountry Shrimp Festival and Blessing of the Fleet. The Archibald Rutledge Academy, a local private educational institution, sponsored

the first festival in 1977 to focus on the shrimping fleet as local captains and crews prepared for the season. Each year since, trawlers festooned with flags and pennants parade down Jeremy Creek to receive the prayers of local clergy for a safe and bountiful season. Following the blessing, a wreath is laid upon the waters as a memorial to those who have been lost at sea.

Navigating Into McClellanville Coming from the ICW, finding your way into town is simply a matter of turning north into Jeremy Creek at flashing green marker number 35. A U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s Survey dated Jan. 7 shows depths as low as 2.9 feet MLW in the channel of Jeremy Creek just beyond the entrance. The mouth of the creek is scheduled for dredging in 2008. Depths in the ICW at this junction are, however, good. Deeper draft boats visiting McClellanville Palm-lined paths lead to the historic public school

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will need to time passage into the creek with mid-tide or higher. Unlike larger communities, you need not fret about which marina to pull into for the night. The only option is Leland Marina, owned by Mayor Rutledge B. Leland III who also owns the Carolina Seafood Company just upstream. Keep to the middle of the creek and watch for the docks on the righthand shore just as the creek bends to the west. Friendly dockmaster Duane Merritt has made upgrades to the facilities in recent years, including installing floating docks for transients along the existing fixed pier. With the six-foot tides, this has been a welcome improvement. On the rare busy nights, rafting is a normal practice. You’re likely to share the docks with an assortment of commercial and private fishing craft, a resident geographical research vessel and a few private yachts. Amenities include a bathhouse, fuel, water, some power outlets, one or two resident dogs and a tire hung from an oak tree limb. Call ahead on VHF 16 or phone (864)887-3641. Merritt is in the process of fixing up a room adjacent to the dock office for those

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wishing to spend a night ashore. A bed and breakfast offers another shoreside option. Nab a rocking chair on one of the porches and soak up the ambiance of Cape Romain Bed and Breakfast, 805 W. Carolina Rd. Call owners Joe and Marianne Shaw at (843)887-4175. If you’d rather anchor out for the night, instead of turning north into Jeremy Creek, turn south off the ICW at green marker 35A into the well-marked channel for Five Fathom Creek. Seek a suitable spot outside of the main channel or along one of the creeks branching off of it. The tidal current can be swift, so make sure your anchors are well set and you have plenty of swinging

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room before heading ashore. If you’re arriving by land, you can launch your boat from one of two ramps: • The Robert E. Ashley Landing, located at the end of Pinckney Street adjacent to the Town Hall where the necessary permit can be purchased. Parking is limited. Permits can also be purchased from Bulls Bay Hardware at the intersection of Hwy 17 and Hwy 45. Annual permits (stickers) cost $50 for town residents and $100 for non-residents, or weekend permits (hang tags) can be purchased for $30. Only vehicles with trailers and permits can park within the fenced in area and there is no parking of trailers on any of the streets in

McClellanville. • A few miles south of town is Buck Hall Recreation Park. Ramp use is included with the $5 entrance fee per vehicle or $25 annual pass.

Getting Oriented Ashore All of the town amenities are a pleasant stroll from the docks, although the few businesses located on Highway 17 might be a stretch for most casual walkers. From the marina on Water Street, turn left out onto Oak Street if you want to visit the fishing docks and pick up some fresh fish at the seafood market. Turn right for one block to reach Pickney Street, the

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main route through the middle of town. Turn right onto Pinckney to find the town center, which includes the Village Museum located in the old Town Hall, the current government offices, a small park where most community events are based, a boat landing and an old fire tower. Also from Town Hall, you can catch the TriCounty Link bus (four per day) if you want to head south (westbound) to Awendaw and Mt. Pleasant, where you can disembark at a Wal-Mart or K-Mart shopping center or connect to Charleston bus transportation. Call (800)724-7420. Head the opposite direction on Pinckney to find the village’s shops, restaurants, art galleries and, eventually, Highway 17, with a few more stores and restaurants. The best-known restaurant is also the oldest continuously running business in McClellanville. T.W. Graham and Co., 810 Pinckney St., opened 120 years ago and served as a country story for most of that time. When the owner began cooking some of the food he sold, the business evolved into a restaurant that now draws hungry patrons from far and wide to sample local seafood dishes. The screened

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Things to Do In and Around McClellanville Explore the Village Museum, opened in 1999 in the old Town Hall at 401 Pinckney St. See mill stones, artifacts from Native Americans and a family history room. Learn about the plantation era, post-Civil War farming, the lumber business and the rise of the seafood industry. (843)887-3030. Cost $3. Stroll through the National Historic District to see more than 80 historic properties, many designated with historic markers. Or jog along a marked threemile trail starting by the Town Hall. It was developed by a local Boy Scout as his Eagle project. Hug South Carolina’s 2007 Heritage Tree at the corner of Pinckney and Oak streets. The Deerhead Oak is the symbol of the village, which proudly boasts Tree City USA certification. The tree is among the largest in the state and once shaded the community’s first store, opened by a returning Civil War veteran. If you squint just right, you can see a deer’s face in gnarled bark. Visit the recently renovated Arts Center run by the McClellanville Arts Council to see a selection of great local works including nautical themes. (843)887-3157. Go kayaking along the creeks. If you don’t have your own boat, contact Nature Adventure Outfitters to schedule a paddling trip, or join their plantation creek 26 Carolina Currents July/August 2008

tour July 19. (800)673-0679. Go fishing. Red drum, spotted sea trout and flounder are among the most popular species caught in local waters. Be sure to purchase the required state fishing license before wetting your hook. For charter trip information, call Cape Romain Marine, (843)887-3330, or Capt. George Gallagher, (843)884-6410. Cape Romain B&B also organizes boat trips. Drop by the fish houses to watch the fishermen sort their harvest. Then step inside the seafood market to select your dinner. Call Carolina Seafood Inc., 22 Oak St., (843)887-3845, Capt Hatt’s Shrimp Market on Highway 17, (843)887-3038 or Livingston’s Bulls Bay Seafood, 631 Morrison St., (843)887-3519. Visit Patriot’s Farm just north of town on Highway 17. In the spring you can pick your own strawberries. (843)887-4010. Check with the Sewee Visitor and Environmental Education Center, 5821 Highway 17 just 15 miles south of town in Awendaw, to learn about activities in both the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge and the Francis Marion National Forest. Programs include boat tours of Cape Romain’s historic Lighthouse Island, a live red wolf display, an interactive information center, trails and boardwalks, lectures about the unique coastal and forest environments, guided hikes, nature

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OREHEAD CITY, N.C. – Anglers in the Carolinas should beware of invasive species, including venomous lionfish, tiger shrimp and snakehead fish. Problems can result from the introduction of non-natives, including new diseases and competition for food and habitat. The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries asks fishermen to be on the lookout for a nonnative species of shrimp called the black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon). This shrimp, native to the West Pacific, has been found in North Carolina waters and could pose a threat to native shrimp species. It is believed that black tiger shrimp escaped from aquaculture facilities in other states. Fishermen reported capturing three of these shrimp last year: two in the Pamlico Sound and one off the Bogue Banks. The species has also been reported in South Carolina and Georgia waters. The shrimp has distinct dark and white stripes along its back. If you capture one, you should freeze it, record the date and location it was caught, and contact Trish Murphey at the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries at (800)682-2632 or Trish.Murphey@ ncmail.net.

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We’ve rounded up coastal and lakefront events - all planned for Friday July 4 unless noted

Savannah, Ga Festivities begin at 5pm on the plaza with live entertainment and more. Fireworks around 9:20pm on historic River Street, 912-234-0295

South Carolina Charleston Patriots Point Blast. From 4pm, food court, beer garden, children’s area, music; fireworks 9:30pm launched from USS Yorktown, patriotspoint.org Clemson ( July 3) Family fun in the early evening with games, food, crafts, beach music and fireworks display over Lake Hartwell, clemsonchamber.org Georgetown Celebrate along the Harborwalk. Fireworks over Winyah Bay Pawleys Island Parade Hilton Head Island Harborfest at Shelter Cove. Entertainment and fireworks Lake Murray ( July 5) Rockin’ in the USA. Boat parade at noon. Free registration. SC’s largest fireworks display from multiple locations around the lake, 803-781-5940 Lake Wylie boat parade and fireworks, 803831-2827, lakewyliesc.com Murrells Inlet parade/fireworks. “Freedom is Great in 2008” boat parade at 10am, call 843-651-5675 for entry info. Fireworks at 10pm over the inlet, murrellsinletsc.com

Myrtle Beach Concert and fireworks show at Plyler Park, cityofmyrtlebeach.com North Myrtle Beach Fireworks Cherry Grove Fishing Pier, nmbevents.com Surfside Beach ( July 3) Celebration 6-9pm at Martin Field

North Carolina Belhaven Parade at 11am and fireworks after dark, belhavenchamber.com Bogue Inlet Pier, fireworks at 9:30pm, 252354-6350 Edenton Fireworks, food, entertainment and more, visitedenton.com Elizabeth City Harbor Nights Goes Fourth fireworks display, music and street party down by the waterfront, 252-338-6455 Hertford Beach party, arts and crafts, food, entertainment and a fireworks display over the water around 9pm, visitedenton.com Manteo Roanoke Island Festival Park. Picnic at the park before patriotic music by NCSA and fireworks, 252-475-1506 Mooresville, Lake Norman ( July 3) Lowe´s YMCA in Mooresville, festivities starting at 6pm, lknorchestra.org New Bern Tryon Palace, free garden admission 9am-5pm. Declaration read from palace steps at 11am; thematic and patriotic

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Tall Ships Converging on Charleston in ‘09 CHARLESTON, S.C. - Mark your calendars now to be in Charleston June 25-29, next year for the arrival of the Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009. The city signed on as the seventh port for this 7,000-nauticalmile race for 13 sail training vessels from Europe and Canada. The race around the North Atlantic, organized by Sail Training International in collaboration with the American Sail Training Association, follows the route of sailing ships of yesteryear. “We are delighted to be joining in with what we know will be a memorable event for all concerned,” says Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley Jr. “The city is very used to hosting tall ships, so our community will ensure a warm southern welcome.” The Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge will

depart Vigo, Spain, on April 30 and race to Tenerife in the Canary Islands before crossing to Bermuda where they will form the centerpiece of celebrations to mark the 400th anniversary of permanent settlement on the island. The fleet then continues west to Charleston, then up the coast to Boston, Mass., and onwards to Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, before racing back across the North Atlantic to Belfast, U.K., for awards ceremonies. When the fleet arrives in Charleston, dignitaries and the state’s own sail training ship, the Spirit of South Carolina, will welcome them with a variety of celebrations. Tall ships have previously visited in 2000, 2004 and 2007, forming a backdrop for the annual Maritime Festival, now known as Harbor Fest.

Race Week Draws 137 Boats MT. PLEASANT, S.C. – A variety of sea and wind conditions combined with the harbor’s always challenging current shifts tested sailing skills at the annual Charleston Race Week in April.

some event and an awesome venue,” he said Justin Scott, winner of the 10-boat Viper 640 class in their first-ever Charleston outing, vowed to return, saying: “Win, lose - that’s not what we care about. The Vipers came to have fun, and we had almost too much of it - on and off the water.” John Storck of Hunting, N.Y., led the 11-boat J/80 fleet with five first place finishes. Top Carolina entry was Don Trask’s Raptor of Mooresville, N.C., in fourth overall followed by Michael Jones’ Outrageous from Wilmington, N.C., Alan Simonini’s Bone Chillin’ from Cornelius, N.C., and David Cheser’s Road Kill from Spartanburg, S.C. After a rocky 10th place finish in the first race, Ron Medlin went on to dominate the 15-boat J/24 fleet with four bullets and a sixth place finish aboard Bash from Goldsboro, N.C. Two Charleston boats rounded out the top three: Chris Hamilton’s Short Bus followed by Ryan Hamm’s Squid. Visit CarolinaCurrents.com for the full story and PHRF class results.

Melges 24 action at Charleston Race Week was fiercely competitive

With 137 boats entered in seven PHRF and five one-design fleets, organizers with S.C. Maritime Foundation and the Charleston Ocean Racing Association provided a great series of three races each on Friday and Saturday, and a final decisive contest on Sunday sailing on two offshore and one harbor course. In the event’s 27-boat Melges 24 division, Travis Wiesleder and his all-pro crew on Carloan.com entered the final race in a tie and came out on top. For tactician Scott Nixon, who coached the College of Charleston sailing team in the mid-90s, this year’s event cemented Race Week’s reputation. “With sun, sea breeze, sand, and totally dynamic conditions that change every leg of every race, this is just an awe30 Carolina Currents July/August 2008

Buccs Flock to Lake Hartwell HARTWELL LAKE, S.C. - The highest local finish recorded at the Buccaneer 18 North American Sailing Championship in May was by Regatta Chairman Justin Hull of Anderson, S.C., who ended up fourth overall. Steve Kiemele of Hartwell,

Ga., finished eighth. Hosted by the Western Carolina Sailing Club on Hartwell Lake, the event drew 33 competitors from as far away as Ontario, Arizona, Vermont, New York and Florida. After 12 races lasting over three days Dave Spira from Denver, Colo. was crowned Bucc 18 Champion of North America for 2008. Other local sailors were Danny Lacher of Greenville, Ga., Ronnie Ashmore of Anderson, John Stuart of Atlanta and Paul Baudry of Greenville, S.C. “The famous southern hospitality really flowed all weekend and local businesses were gracious to the competitors and they each had a wonderful time in the area,” reported Commodore John Kreidler.

Illyria Tops Gulfstreamer Fleet CHARLESTON, S.C. - Ten boats from Charleston sailed south to Daytona, Fla., in order to turn around and sail back as competitors against a fleet of eight Florida yachts in the 2008 GulfStreamer Race over Memorial Day weekend. The South Carolina contingency came out on top of the sixth running of the biannual PHRF race, led by a pair of J/120s finishing 36 hours after the start - half a day longer than than past races. Bill Hanckel’s EmOcean, which had won its class in 2006 race, was off to a strong start, coming in first in the 10 mile long race-within-a-race from the Ponce Inlet to the pier on Daytona Beach. The fleet then headed to the Gulf Stream for a couple knots boost along their 215-mile route to the finish line just outside the Charleston jetties. In the distance run, John Keenan’s Illyria came out on top by half an hour, taking home top honors at the awards ceremony at the Charleston Yacht Club. Rockville Ready to Rock ROCKVILLE, N.C. - Fleets of Sea Island One Design scows, E Scows, Sunfish, Lasers and Y Flyers will gather Aug. 2-3 for the Sea Island Yacht Club’s annual Rockville Regatta, which traces its roots back to the 1800s. In recent decades, the event has evolved into one of the largest floating parties in the Carolinas with hundreds of spectator boats turning out to watch the 60 to 80 sailboats compete. www.CarolinaCurrents.com

July/August Racing Calendar South Atlantic Yacht Racing Assoc., sayra-sailing.com JULY 2008 6 Independence Day Regatta, LNYC 12,13 Firecracker Regatta, SYC 12,13 Soveral 33 Nationals, LNYC 19,20 Charleston Yacht Club Regatta 19-25 Highlander Nationals, LNYC 26,27 Jolly Jordan Optimist, CSC-NC 26,27 Carolina Open, CYC-SC AUGUST 2008 1 SAYRA Youth Challenge CYC-NC 2,3 Rockville Regatta SIYC 2,3 CYC-NC Open 8-10 Rocket Regatta PHRF, CFYC 9 HYC-SC/Mt. Pleasant Jr. Regatta 9,10 Spar Wars, SCYC 16,17 24-Hour Race, BYSC 16,17 Sunfish World Qualifyer, JIYC 30,31 Labor Day Regatta, LNYC Club Abbreviations BYSC Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club CFYC Cape Fear Yacht Club CSC-NC Carolina Sailing Club ChYC Charleston Yacht Club

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Other Racing Events July 5 Croaker Festival Regatta for Sunfish and Optimists, ODC 12,13 7th Annual Around Harkers Island July Regatta for Sunfish, (252)635-1912 July 12,13 Edenton Bay Challenge - Flying Scots, Tanzers, Sunfish. visitedenton.com July 26 6th Annual One Design Regatta Roanoke Island, NC. Optimist, 420, Sunfish and Lasers. obxmaritime.org

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Carolina Connections Fuel ‘08 Olympic Sailing Team The Olympic Games provide a chance to cheer on the home team, and that cheering is loudest for hometown heroes. If you’re looking for someone to root for among the 18 U.S. sailors traveling to Qingdao, China, Aug. 8-24, consider these: • Tornado crew Charlie Ogletree, who was born in Greenville, N.C., and skipper John Lovell, who graduated from the College of Charleston in 1990, are among the sailors on the 2008 U.S. Olympic team with a Carolina connection. Lovell and Ogletree - who celebrated their 40th birthdays on the same day in October during the U.S. Trials - had to win the final four races to clinch their berth, proving that they can perform under pressure. The duo is competing in their fourth consecutive Olympic Regatta, starting with a sixth-place finish at the U.S. Trials in the 470 class for the ’92 Games. They brought silver medals home from the ‘04 games and have a thirst for more. • Chris Rast, crewing for Tim Wadlow in the 49er class, enjoys a free agent status. American-born and Swiss-bred, Rast has been a member of both the Swiss and U.S. teams. He raced 470s for Switzerland in the ‘96 Savannah Games (he was born in Georgia), coached at the 2000 Games, and raced in the 49er class at the ‘04 Games. His mother, Lynn Rast, will be cheering

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from her Wake Forest, N.C., home. She disclaims credit for his nautical nature: “I’m about the farthest from a sailing person that you will ever meet! Chris has coaxed me into a sailboat with him. The only problem being that if the wind blew, I ask very sweetly to be deposited on shore!” • Sarah Mergenthaler, sailing in the 470 Women class, will be a favorite with young members of the Lake Norman Yacht Club. Through her uncle Mike Mergenthaler, she was invited to coach 420s at the LNYC Summer Sailing Camp in June 2006. “It was my first time visiting Lake Norman and I really enjoyed it there!” said the New York City athlete. “Everyone was very friendly and the lake is beautiful.” Visit ussailing.org/olympics to learn how to support the team’s efforts.

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N.C. Prof Predicts Olympic Breezes RALEIGH, N.C. - When the sailors take the line on the Yellow Sea for the Olympic Games in August, Dr. Lian Xie will have already moved into position for his challenge: predicting optimal wind speeds in the often light airs off Qingdao. The NC State professor of meteorology, best known for his hurricane prediction model, was retained to develop a model to predict wind speeds off the coast so officials know which days are best to set sail.

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ne cruiser migrating north along the Intracoastal Waterway this year didn’t have to worry about skyrocketing fuel prices and shoaling waters.

Instead, Seth Peichert spent more time worrying about consuming enough calories each day to paddle his boat. That’s right - paddle. After working for three years as a kayak instructor for Outside Hilton Head (outsidehiltonhead.com), he was struck by the idea of paddling north up the ICW on his 17.5-foot craft, which he whimsically dubbed Icepick. Whimsy is at the core of his adventure traveling up what he calls “a kayaker’s dream” with its “long stretches of calm, usually flat, water that is clearly marked and is never very remote.” “It was a whimsical idea that I really didn’t think through at the time,” he admits. Through the first half of his journey, he learned that the ICW isn’t always calm and that channel markers can be tough to spot from a few feet above the water. He’s gotten lost a couple of times when taking “short cuts,” encountered large alligators

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the primary berth on shore with a Clark within a paddle’s length and been bounced Jungle Hammock as a backup. A portable by a few boat wakes. But he remained just MSR propane canister stove is his galley as enthused two months into the trip. for cooking numerous one-pot meals. A “It’s a personal challenge,” Peichert waterproof, roll-up 14-watt Brunton solar says. “There is nothing more calming and panel keeps his iPhone, iPod and other peaceful then being in a kayak. Floating electronics charged. And a large container just inches above the surface when you are of SPF75 sun block (along with a thick surrounded by open water and 360-degree beard) keeps the ultraviolet rays at bay. breathtaking views is incredible. The boat The balance of the gear includes four and paddle feel like an extension of your to five days worth of dry food, water and body and every inch of your movement clothes. Like all cruisis a direct result of your Going through all ers, he overpacked. actions. “Kayaking is fun, but these cool places and “I’m carrying things I haven’t worn yet,” he it’s not the best part of the trip,” he adds. “Going all the people I’ve met admits. Before setting out, through all these cool are the best parts. Peichert spent months places and all the people researching the route. He determined that I’ve met are the best parts.” marinas and remote beaches along the But paddling the ICW? way would provide convenient places to Peichert puts the 1,400-trip in context: pull ashore and pitch his tent most nights. “Right now, there are ongoing expeditions But the first stretch north of Miami, with around Nova Scotia, the entire continent its highly developed shores, provided few of Australia, both coastlines of Mexico such opportunities. He pushed through to and Iceland.” In comparison, he says less populated waters where he paddled paddling the ICW is “totally realistic and alongside manatees and untold flocks of reasonable.” water fowl. Icepick When he made it through Georgia and Design - Tom Derrer Nighthawk into South Carolina at the end of April, it Built - Eddyline, Washington was like a homecoming. After a week of Construction - Carbonlite 2000 thermoplastic Length on Deck: 17’6” Beam: 24.5” recuperating with friends, he was back on Draft: 4” Displacement: 60 lbs. empty the water. Engine: Werner carbon fiber paddle “South Carolina has been my favorite Tankage: 3.5 gallons water in bladders state because it has the smoothest, easiest Website: paddletheicw.com paddling and the stops are well-spaced,” he After shipping his 17.5-foot boat down says. He saw monkeys on Morgan Island, camped out on Raccoon Island and got from his home in Baltimore, Md., he flew to Miami, Fla., where his older brother saw splashed by dolphins while flying through Wappoo Cut into Charleston. him off on April 1. All along the route, Peichert has Peichert packed nearly 80 pounds depended upon the kindness of strangers. of gear into his boat’s storage compartSome newlyweds let him tie up at their ments. A tent and sleeping bag serve as

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dock and crash in their new home in Beaufort, S.C., and a friend of a new friend let Peichert stay aboard a cabin cruiser in Georgetown - his first night sleeping “on the water.” After a hearty breakfast at Thomas Café, it was on to Myrtle Beach where a biker rally entertained him. By May 20, Peichert had crossed into North Carolina waters and he was receiving dozens of encouraging e-mails daily. Word about his trip had spread thanks to media coverage, the people he met along the way and his blog, which he kept updated via phone calls to his brother and girlfriend when he couldn’t get to a computer. At Swan Point Marina he was invited to join their customer appreciation day party. The owner of Barrier Island Kayak Company in Swansboro let him sleep on his converted shrimp boat at anchor. And a couple took him under their wings at Sea Gate Marina. After crossing the wide Neuse River toward the end of May, he pulled into Oriental and spent a third night afloat his first aboard a sailboat. Having seen so many cruisers passing him along the way, Peichert says he’s already looking toward a new goal after he finishes his current adventure toward the end of June. “This is just the first time I’m doing this trip,” Peichert vows. “My goal is to get a sailboat and do it again.”

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even if signs are down. It explains how to use the tides to enjoy maximum ease and enjoyment from various trips on the rivers. It provides planning tips and estimated times for trips on the rivers and ocean areas within one hour of Charleston.” The guide is written for all levels, from beginners just wetting their blades to experienced paddlers looking for new destinations to try. The guide provides tips throughout about when to avoid certain trips for safety reasons based on tides and river stages. Brief descriptions provide background about the area’s historic rice plantations, environmental influences, and other local knowledge that affect the waterways and their enjoyment. Fun tidbits include descriptions of Charleston activities such as the Six Bridge Challenge: “There are six bridges crossing the Charleston Harbor area: Wappoo Cut Bridge, James Island Connector from West Ashley to James Island, James Island Connector from the City to West Ashley, the two Hwy. 17 Ashley River bridges, and the Cooper River Bridge. The Six Bridge Challenge is to pass under all six bridges on the same trip. The personal challenge is to see how quickly you can paddle under them. The Six Bridge Challenge requires paddling in both directions on the Cooper and the Ashley Rivers. Careful tidal planning is required.” An appendix provides additional tips about road signs, wind, rain, tides and the Lowcountry Paddlers club (lowcountrypaddlers.net). A longtime member, Earhart currently chairs the club’s trip planning committee. He also runs Kayak Charleston LLC (kayakcharleston.net), a company giving small group guided tours on local rivers and streams, generally using trips noted in the guidebook. Visit his site for information on ordering the book or ask at your favorite paddling outfitters. July/August 2008 Carolina Currents 33

Emily Coast Angling for Suggestions Dear Emily, It is with great trepidation that I write to ask your advice about a somewhat slippery topic… My husband has finally convinced me to join him on an offshore fishing trip. Help! What will be expected of me? Signed, With Baited Breath

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Your apprehension is palpable, and for good cause. Fishing has long been a bastion of male bravado, harkening back to the hunter-gatherer days of our forebears. But we women have been carving out our niche aboard fishing boats for decades, and you should not hesitate to test these waters yourself. The result may just be a new level of bonding with your spouse. For the squeamish at heart, the act of catching and butchering one’s dinner may prove fraught with perils. If your mate is of the catch-and-release stripe, it may yet stir some misgivings as a fish is hauled aboard by a hook through its lip only to be discarded back into the brine. (After such torment, putting the creature out of its misery and adding it to your cooler might seem the more humane option.) But if your constitution is adequately braced for this state of affairs, then your next step is preparation. Assuming you’ve

not just been invited as a passive observer, the first piece of critical gear is your fishing license. Contact your state marine fisheries department or local bait shop to get your papers in order (if you’re on a charter trip, the license may be included). Other essentials are warm clothes, sunscreen, your foul weather gear, hat, lunch, your own life jacket and plenty of water to drink on hot days. Ask your husband if you will be using some of his rods and tackle or if he would like to help you select your own - a chance for a shopping trip that he will actually enjoy! Arming yourself with a bit of angling knowledge is the next crucial step. Obtain a copy of your state’s rules. Man has hunted whole species to extinction, including many fish. Hence, the government enforces size and “bag” limits (the number of fish you can keep) to ensure populations remain healthy. Learn to identify the species of fish caught off the Carolinas. Though daunting at the outset, this can become pleasurable (like ornithology), and it helps to apply the rules to the right fish. Whole books are written to help in this area. Other essential angling etiquette

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Polarizing Sunglasses Essential for Safe Boating

here are four things that a good pair of sunglasses should do for you: • Provide protection from ultraviolet rays in sunlight. UV light damages the cornea and the retina. • Provide protection from intense light. • Eliminate specific frequencies of light. Amber and brownish tints are good general purpose tints to enhance

contrast. • Provide protection from glare. Good sunglasses can completely eliminate this kind of glare using polarization. Polarizing sunglasses provide clear vision that is free from glares. As well as allowing fishermen to see fish, polarizing lenses help boaters ‘read’ the color of the water to see shoals and submerged objects.

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This device is designed to provide an audible warning if a child or pet becomes immersed in water, but shouldn’t be considered a replacement for adult supervision. The sensor unit needs to be plugged in for the piercing alarm to sound. The unit comes with 12v and 120v adaptors, so this would work on most boats or ashore. We tested the transmitter and found it signaled the alarm when it was within 50 feet of the base unit. Saltwater affects conductivity, making propagation of radio waves more difficult. To ensure the unit works reliably, the manufacturer has developed guidelines for use in various instances such as fresh water, salt pools and seawater. Base unit alarm and a single wristband costs $267, safetyturtle.com

Splashdown Flag Designed to increase children’s visibility in the water, this is a bright orange flag that snaps onto a lifejacket designed by N.C.-based Adventure Blu. Particularly useful for watersports, it can be deployed if you end up in the water, helping boat traffic see you. Designed to fit most youth and small adult type III lifejackets with two to four buckles, but not child lifejackets. Available at several retailers; adventureblu.com. The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

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Sun Protective Clothing

Clothes can protect your skin against the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. But not all clothing is created equal. Clothing with the Skin Cancer Foundation’s seal of recommendation must have a minimum ultraviolet protection factor (UPF) of 30 (very good protection), while a 50+ rating offers excellent protection. Columbia’s Performance Fishing Gear features UPF 30 Omnishade fabric. Their long-sleeve tee is $50 from West Marine and other stores, columbia.com.

West Marine’s Pure Oceans brand contains no harsh inorganics, dyes or fragrances. Their crystal boat soap meets the EPA’s Design for the Environment program, ensuring that the contents are formulated from the safest possible ingredients. Visit epa.gov/dfe for program details. In concentrate form, a 16-ounce bottle retails for $6.99.

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Fender Rods An inventive Hilton Head fisherman realized that rod holders could do double duty at the dock. His foot-long UV protected nylon dowels fit easily in standard rod holders. The attached 3/8” double braid nylon rope attaches to your existing fender, adjust to the desired length, and you’re ready to slide it into place and slip into your dock. From $23; visit fenderrods.com. July/August 2008 Carolina Currents 35

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chock, disappearing over the side. Someone had forgotten to attach it to the eyebolt in the anchor well. I’m aware that the proper term for the end of a rope is the “bitter end” and, having neglected to secure the anchor line numerous times now, I have come to appreciate the origin of the phrase. You might think disposing of anchors in this way would be odd, but apparently I’m not the only one who uses this technique. Some yeas ago I was in the British Virgin Islands sitting through another hot skipper’s meeting when my charter instructor made a special point of demonstrating the proper way to retrieve an anchor with the windlass. I’ve never owned a boat large enough to need a windlass, so I was paying particular attention to make certain I came home with all my fingers in case, you know, my wife ever needed help peeling off her swimsuit. My instructor explained how each charter captain was responsible for all the equipment assigned to his boat. He made a special point to emphasize how expensive the anchors were, as if I was going to try to smuggle one home on the plane. I made some wise crack about stealing his quiver of CQRs, and he stopped the presentation. “This isn’t funny, mon? You be surprised how many anchors we lose in a week.” “The bottom at Norman Island isn’t that bad, is it?” I asked. “No, but you people are. Like dis morning. A mon call to say he need de rest of his allotment of anchors. I asked what he’d done with de ones dat were on the boat, and he say he left dem on de bottom. He taught dat’s what he suppose to do. I guess he taught dem mooring balls grow from abandoned anchors. As far as I concerned, anybody who can’t set an anchor and cleat it off shouldn’t be on a boat, especially down here. Can you imagine someone dat stupid actually calling himself de captain?” I can’t. And I hope you won’t either.

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back down. can’t stop cruising. Believe me, I’ve Sometimes she tells me to back down, tried but every time I drop the anchor my boat accelerates through the harbor, but this is usually later in the evening as we’re preparing for bed. out the channel and off to another port, Anyway, I was calling the signals and leaving me to wonder why this oversized she was shaking them off when suddenly I fish hook hanging off the bow can’t get a realized that our boat was caught in a cross grip - or at least a clue - as to its purpose. current that was carrying us out to sea. It’s a good thing I’m hooked on cruising Yanking the pin that held the anchor in because I’m never hooked on the bottom. place I watched as the chain and rope slid Since I can’t stop my boat the old through the bow roller, over the side and fashioned way, I’ve perfected what I call the “Fred Flintstone Braking System.” This into the water until the last of the line disappeared. Someone had forgotten to attach technique requires shallow water, flat feet it to the eyebolt in the anchor well. and soft mud. The maneuver begins when I dove in, clawing my way to the botI roar through a tranquil fleet, dodging tom until I found the chain lying on the sterns and stares in search of a narrow spot sand. By the time I finished toweling off in which to park my sailboat. With the and changing into dry shorts, Bennie had headsail bulging, mainsheet cranked in the anchor line snubbed down and all the tight and helm lashed with a bungee cord, scattered ropes secured. The sunset over I rush to the bow and release my small the Marquesas Islands was gone and a anchor. This is mostly for show since, as torrential rain ruined my I’ve said before, this never dry outfit, so I headed works. As the keel slams into I’ve perfected what I the forward cabin the mud and the boat stops, call the “Fred Flintstone to where I found my wife I settle onto a seat cushion peeling off her swimsuit. and finish my beer. Braking System.” I offered to help but was When I encounter a told that it was my turn to back down. bottom coated in oysters or coral, I have Some years later I was returning from to modify this approach, but it takes a Shackleford Banks with my two boys when few minutes to tackle my wife, loop a line we encountered a severe line of ducks padaround her waist and toss her into the water. Once her flat feet have dislodged the dling across our bow. Now according to the U.S. Power Squadron book of seamanship first layer of shells she stays put and, given the proper procedure when threatened by a her size and weight, she quickly overpowfleet of dawdling ducks is to sign them up ers the flagging momentum of our boat. If as Squadron members, but I ignored this Tug-of-War were an Olympic sport, my advice and sailed around them. wife’s face would be on a box of Wheaties. When we were within a few yards When we first began cruising we tried of the shore I hollered for my oldest son to anchor like everyone else. That is to say, to take the helm while I ran forward we shouted and cussed at each other. I to deploy the anchor. The flukes caught remember one afternoon anchoring on the immediately, which surprised us all. I let backside of Christmas Tree Island in Key out more rope, back-winded the main and West. We were trying to nudge up close then leaned forward to cleat off the anchor to the shore so we could enjoy the festive rode. That’s when the tail end of the line sounds echoing down Duval Street and, as popped up from its hole, slithered across was my habit in those days, I was directmy foot, and darted through the bow ing the disaster. It was my job to look for a firm, sandy bottom and then holler back to my wife so she’d know when it was time to

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Carolina Hams Relay Weather By Dave Harris, to Offshore Boats Waterway Radio and Cruising Club

t’s not by chance that so many of our club weather reporters are located in the Carolinas. These mid-coastal states are in an ideal location from which to transmit important weather information northeast as far as New England and south to the Bahamas and beyond. Our group, the Waterway Radio and Cruising Club is comprised of amateur radio operators (hams) with an interest in boating. The purpose of our club - besides the camaraderie - is to support our daily net on high frequency single sideband radio. The purpose of the net, which operates daily at 7:45 a.m. Eastern Time on 7.268 MHz, is to “aid fellow amateurs on boats with communications, weather and safety information.” Of our 10 amateur radio stations along the east coast that report weather, four are located in the Carolinas. Harry, call sign AB4T is located in Raleigh, and Earl, WD0ETL, is located in Bahama, N.C. Our club Commodore Tom, K4WJC, is in North Charleston and Rick, W4GE, is in Mt. Pleasant, S.C. Though our weather presentation is just a part of our net, we have made some major improvements this year. Our format now varies with the season so we get as much weather information to as many boaters as possible. In addition to these routine text forecasts we offer current reports from buoys

and other stations along the east coast from New Jersey to Key Largo, Fla., from the Bahamas and the Gulf of Mexico. If, after hearing our weather report, you have a request for additional information, we will gladly download that and pass it on to you. In order to make that request on an amateur frequency, however, you must hold at least a General Class Amateur Radio License. Not a Ham? Maybe we can help. Visit our web site at waterwayradio.net.

Dave Harris, N4NVI, is the weather coordinator for the Waterway Radio and Cruising Club.

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Casting About Gov’s Cup Billfish Series Underway The second tournament in the 20th season of the South Carolina Governor’s Cup Billfishing Series took place at the 41st Annual Georgetown Landing Marina Billfish Tournament over the last weekend in May. Remaining events in the 2008 series were scheduled to take place in the Charleston area. Dates and contacts are: • June 25-28, Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina Billfish Tournament, contact Deidre Menefee, (843)345-0369, dpmenefee@aol.com • July 9-12, HMY/Viking Megadock Billfishing Tournament, contact McKenzie Estes, (843)278-4920 • July 23-26, Bohicket Marina Invitational Billfish Tournament, contact Menefee.

“The weather conditions were excellent for offshore fishing and we had three great days of fishing,” said Wallace Jenkins, series program coordinator for the S.C. Department of Natural Resources. “The Georgetown Landing Marina staff once again was top notch and a great time was had by all.” Amy Dukes, series tournament coordinator, reported that 53 boats participated in the tournament with 34 billfish releases including 21 blue marlin, four white marlin and nine sailfish. No billfish were landed. The Outstanding Billfish Boat was awarded to Roulette, owned by Richard Pingree and captained by Mike Glaesner. The boat crew caught and released a sailfish on Thursday and three blue marlin and a white marlin on Saturday, accruing 2300 points. Second place went to Dem Boys, owned by Tommy Hancock. Reid Bost captained the boat and caught and released two blue marlin for 1200 release points. 38 Carolina Currents July/August 2008

Overspray, owned by Foster McKissick, won third place. Capt. Mike McClamrock and his crew also caught and released two blue marlin to earn 1200 points. For more information on the series visit govcup.dnr.sc.gov.

Travis Makes Big Bass Win on Wylie CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Brian Travis of Conover, N.C., a 30-year-old supervisor for Southeastern Freight Line, may become a pro angler after clinching top honors at The Bass Federation National Championship on Lake Wylie in late April with a three-day total catch of 15 bass weighing 45 pounds, 9 ounces. For his victory Travis received a $100,000 prize package that included automatic entry into the $1 million WalMart Bass Fishing League All-American presented by Chevy on Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Ark., in May, and automatic entry into the $2 million Forrest Wood Cup presented by Castrol in Columbia, S.C., Aug. 14-17, where the top pro can pocket as much as $1 million - the biggest award in bass fishing. “This is an unbelievable feeling, a dream come true,” said Travis, who represents the Southern Division and fishes Lake Wylie on a regular basis. “I look forward to the future and my fishing career with FLW Outdoors.” Travis started his fishing Saturday near Seven Oaks Creek on a spot that he had not fished in two years. He estimates that he had three fish in the boat, including his biggest, by 9:30 a.m. He used an array of lures, including 4-inch green-pumpkin lizards, Yum crawfish and Shooter jigs, while sight-fishing and covering a lot of water. Border Lake Fish Habitats Enhanced with Attractors RALEIGH, N.C. - Fish attractors are being installed on several lakes in western North Carolina by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission with assistance from local fishing clubs, homeowner associations and other volunteers. Nearly 400 “porcupine” fish attractors were lowered into lakes James,

Rhodhiss, Hickory and Lookout Shoals Reservoir in May. They were purchased through a grant from the Habitat Enhancement Program, a cooperative initiative by Duke Energy, the NCWRC and the SCDNR to enhance, create and protect fish and wildlife habitat along the Catawba-Wateree River basin in North and South Carolina. The attractors, marked with fish-attractor buoys, are being placed in strategic locations around the lakes to refresh existing fish attractor sites, as well as create new underwater habitat for fish. While biologists selected the sites based on the lakes’ need for increased habitat diversity, historic angling locations and opportunities for enhancing angling success, they relied on public assistance to place the attractors in the water. As their name implies, the fish attractors look like giant porcupine quills. PVC pipes are connected to a ball-like sphere, forming a circular structure, which measures about five feet in diameter. Multiple attractors are placed together so that the pipes overlap to increase habitat complexity and provide cover and refuge for a variety of fish. In time, algae and plankton should grow on the attractors, concentrating even more fish in one area. Organizations and individuals associated with nonprofits who want to enhance, create and protect fish and wildlife habitat along the Catawba-Wateree River basin can complete an application found at duke-energy.com/lakes/habitatenhancement-program.asp and submit it by July 31 for this year’s selection.

Lake James residents Jerel Hoffman, left, and his brother Mac, drop a porcupine fish attractor into Lake James in April.

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ed and Bill rent a boat and go fishing. They return to the dock after catching their limit of fish. “I hope you marked the spot where we caught all these,” Ted says. “Sure did,” says Bill. “I put an ‘X’ on the side of the boat to mark the spot.” “You idiot,” Ted retorts. “How do you know we’ll get the same boat next time?”

hree fishermen reeled in a mermaid who offered them each one wish if they let her go. Bill says, “Double my I.Q” The mermaid does and he starts reciting scientific theorums. Ted says: “Triple my I.Q.” The mermaid does it and amazingly he starts solving math problems he didn’t know existed. Hank was so impressed he asked the mermaid to quadruple his I.Q. “Are you sure about this?” she asked. “It will change your whole life!” The fisherman says “Yes.” And poof! - the mermaid turns him into a woman.

wo buddies are out fishing on the lake. A funeral procession passes on a nearby road. One of the fellows stands up and holds his fishing cap over his heart as the hearse passes. “Golly Bill, that was really nice and respectful,” Ted says. “Well, after all, we were married for 40 years,” Bill replies.

Selected Area Fishing Events July 2008 9-12 HMY/Viking Megadock Billfishing Tournament, govcup.dnr.sc.gov 11-13 Annual East Coast Got ‘Em On Classic King Mackerel Tournament Carolina Beach, NC, 910-512-0542 12 Spanish Mackerel Challenge Family Fishing Tournament Beaufort, NC, 252-222-6222 17-19 Barta Boys and Girls Club Billfish Tourney Beaufort, NC, bartabillfish.com 18,19 Carteret County Sportfishing Assoc’s/Boater’s World KMT, carteretcountysportfishing.com 18,19 Savannah Saltwater Classic, bluewaterpromo.com 18-20 5th Annual Boat Builders Challenge Tournament, fishpiratescove.com 23-26 Bohicket Marina Invitational Billfish Tournament, govcup.dnr.sc.gov 25,26 Greater Wilmington King Mackerel Tournament annual tournament benefits Teach A Kid to Fish, Children’s Fishing Foundation, gwkmt.com 25,26 Charleston Saltwater Classic, bluewaterpromo.com 25-27 16th Annual Tarpon Tournament Oriental, NC, orientalrotary.org 31-Aug 2 NC Ducks Unlimited Band the Billfish Tournament Morehead City, NC, bandthebillfish.com

August 2008

1-3 Ladies King Mackerel Tournament

Southport, NC. Ladies only king mackerel tournament sponsored by Oak Island Fishing Club. 910-367-3325 1-3 Raleigh Saltwater Sportfishing Club King Mackerel Tournament, rswc.org 8,9 2nd Annual BMI Kings for Kids Beaufort, SC, bmikingsforkids.org 9,10 Alice Kelly Ladies Only Tournament, fishpiratescove.com 10-12 5th Annual Hatteras Grand Slam, hatterasgrandslam.com 11-13 East Coast Got-em on Classic, carolinabeachclassic.com 11-15 Pirates Cove Billfish Tournament Nags Head, NC, fishpiratescove.com 14-17 2008 Forrest Wood Cup Lake Murray, SC. $2 million tournament expected to draw thousands of bass fishing fans to the region. 803-781-5940, flw.flwoutdoors.com 15,16 Sneads Ferry King Mackerel Tournament, sponsored by the Sneads Ferry Rotary Club, sneadsferrykmt.com 27-30 Beaufort (NC) Offshore Celebrity Classic. Formerly known as Strike it Rich. Includes Billfish, Gamefish and King Mackerel, fishbocc.com 29,30 Brunswick Islands Saltwater Classic Holden Beach, NC, bluewaterpromo.com

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Smoldering Rags and Pyrotechnic Crab Pots

Seafood Recipes Blue Crab Salad ¾ pound of crabmeat 1 cup celery, diced 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning 3 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 small can (4.2 ounces) pitted ripe sliced olives Chopped fresh parsley or garnish 2 scallions, thinly sliced Combine the crabmeat, cheese, olives, scallions, celery, and seafood seasoning in a medium-sized bowl. Add mayonnaise to moisten. Chill for 1 to 2 hours. Top with chopped parsley and serve on a bed of lettuce.

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container designed to safely store rags. But in the open engine room, with the heat from two diesels and the oxygen from the vents, the stage was set. An automatic system quickly smothered the resulting fire by flooding the engine room with halon gas. Sometimes external circumstances contribute to a fire. Once a crab pot started a boat fire. Before I tell the story, there are a few things that you should know. First, the battery on your boat gives off hydrogen gas. The amount under “normal”

circumstances is minimal. Hydrogen gas is lighter than air and highly flammable. The low level of gas escaping from your battery dissipates before there is enough accumulation to present a danger. However, in the event of “low water” and/or “excessive current flow” through the battery, the volume of hydrogen gas may increase. Therein lies a potential problem. Low water is an avoidable problem July and August is the peak season for Blue Crab, Shrimp and Clams, which inspire our recipes this issue.

Southern Clam Chowder NCDMF

Recipes Courtesy of NC Dept. Agriculture

he worst disaster on a vessel is fire. It trumps all of the other onboard catastrophes since it has the capacity to cause any one or all of them. Fires can lead to explosion, sinking, injury, etc. Your best defense against a fire on a vessel is the same as it is at home: good housekeeping. Everything should be properly stowed in its place and easily accessible. If that is the case, and the crew is properly trained for an emergency, you are likely to cut any big disaster off at the pass. An example of poor housekeeping is what the U.S. Navy refers to as “gear adrift,” i.e. anything not stowed in its proper place. An associate of mine once told me about an example of the classic “bad housekeeping” problem. His friend put his motor yacht in the boatyard. Some work was done on the engine, and a bucket with oily rags was left in the engine room after the work was completed. The owner picked up his boat and proceeded toward his homeport. The oily rags in the bucket apparently had a case of what was formerly termed “spontaneous combustion.” In recent years, the term “spontaneous ignition” is used, since it’s the ignition that is spontaneous. In any event, the oily rags were the apparent cause of a fire onboard. They should have been discarded, or stored in a

From the Helm By Capt. Larry Walker

1 quart clams, canned or fresh 1 quart rich milk, scalded ¼ pound bacon Salt and pepper, to taste 1 quart diced potatoes Butter, if desired 1 onion, diced or chopped Remove black parts from clams, saving the liquor. Cut bacon in small pieces and fry until crisp and golden brown. Add potatoes and onion, with just enough hot water to be seen through the potatoes. Cook over low heat-just simmering-until done. When potatoes are done, add clams and pork and cook for 2 minutes after coming to a boil. (Longer cooking will make the clams tough). Remove chowder from heat and let stand for few minutes, then add hot milk, the clam liquor and seasoning to taste. (If seasonings are added before hot milk, chowder may curdle.) Yield: 6 servings.

solved by doing routine maintenance. Excessive current flow can come from a malfunctioning battery charger or from an exceptionally heavy electrical load on the battery. In either case, the level of hydrogen gas emitted may exceed a safe level. The next thing to know is that “locked rotor” refers to an electric motor that’s energized with electricity but can’t turn due to a malfunction. The current flowing through a motor in a locked rotor situation is many times its maximum rated current, which causes a lot of heat. The last thing to know about is the “neutral safety switch.” On most cars, there is a switch that prevents starting your engine in any position but “park” or “neutral.” The switch is connected to the gear shift lever and prevents starting your car while it is in gear. Most boats have a “neutral safety switch” also. On to the story. A boat operator was heading for a nearby dock when his engine stalled. He assumed that the idle was too low or something of that nature and attempted to restart his engine. All of a sudden, he heard an unusual noise in the engine compartment and investigated. Upon opening the engine access, he watched as the caps on his battery shot off and ricocheted all over the place. Next, he observed the insulation melting off the heavy cables connected to his starter. Finally, he saw his battery burst into flames. He quickly used put the fire out. What caused all the commotion? The engine actually stalled due to a crab pot line being snagged on the propeller. The line wrapped tight. When he tried to restart his engine, it was still in gear but the neutral safety switch failed to prevent starting. Due to the crab pot on the prop, the starter could not turn the engine. The starter motor’s locked rotor caused excessive current flow and a lot of heat. Had the neutral safety switch operated properly, the starter would not have engaged while the boat was in gear. However, had the crab pot not been on the prop, there would have been no fire at all! This is one more reason to stay in the channel! Capt. Larry Walker is the president of World Wide Marine Training, Inc., a U.S. Coast Guard Approved facility authorized to give examinations for captain’s licenses. www.CarolinaCurrents.com

Tides

Hampton Roads, Va. to New Topsail Inlet, N.C.

This data is provided as an approximate guide, but without any warranty. Do not rely solely on these predictions if life or property are at stake.  Carolina Currents assumes no liability for damages arising from use of these predictions.

Wilmington, N.C.

Hampton Roads, Va. July 2008

High 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

12:07 AM / 2.96 ft 12:56 AM / 2.76 ft 1:44 AM / 2.54 ft 2:33 AM / 2.33 ft 3:24 AM / 2.16 ft 4:17 AM / 2.03 ft 5:12 AM / 1.97 ft

12:07 AM / 2.74 ft 12:48 AM / 2.63 ft 1:35 AM / 2.50 ft 2:27 AM / 2.36 ft 3:26 AM / 2.24 ft 4:32 AM / 2.17 ft 5:42 AM / 2.17 ft

High 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

12:25 AM / 2.75 ft 1:08 AM / 2.55 ft 1:52 AM / 2.36 ft 2:38 AM / 2.20 ft 3:29 AM / 2.09 ft 4:25 AM / 2.03 ft 5:25 AM / 2.03 ft

12:27 AM / 2.75 ft 1:14 AM / 2.59 ft 2:08 AM / 2.44 ft 3:10 AM / 2.31 ft 4:20 AM / 2.25 ft 5:34 AM / 2.29 ft

Low 2:15 AM / -0.07 ft 3:11 AM / -0.19 ft 4:04 AM / -0.27 ft 4:54 AM / -0.31 ft 5:43 AM / -0.31 ft 6:29 AM / -0.25 ft 7:15 AM / -0.15 ft 8:00 AM / -0.03 ft 8:45 AM / 0.10 ft 9:31 AM / 0.22 ft 10:20 AM / 0.31 ft 11:11 AM / 0.38 ft 12:25 AM / 0.50 ft 1:17 AM / 0.48 ft 2:05 AM / 0.42 ft 2:49 AM / 0.36 ft 3:29 AM / 0.29 ft 4:07 AM / 0.22 ft 4:42 AM / 0.17 ft 5:17 AM / 0.14 ft 5:51 AM / 0.12 ft 6:26 AM / 0.11 ft 7:04 AM / 0.11 ft 7:46 AM / 0.12 ft 8:35 AM / 0.14 ft 9:31 AM / 0.16 ft 10:34 AM / 0.16 ft 11:42 AM / 0.12 ft 1:04 AM / 0.21 ft 2:03 AM / 0.07 ft 2:57 AM / -0.06 ft

High 8:04 AM / 2.34 ft 9:03 AM / 2.44 ft 9:59 AM / 2.54 ft 10:53 AM / 2.62 ft 11:45 AM / 2.67 ft 12:37 PM / 2.69 ft 1:28 PM / 2.67 ft 2:19 PM / 2.64 ft 3:10 PM / 2.59 ft 4:03 PM / 2.56 ft 4:57 PM / 2.54 ft 5:50 PM / 2.55 ft 6:07 AM / 1.97 ft 7:00 AM / 2.01 ft 7:50 AM / 2.09 ft 8:36 AM / 2.18 ft 9:19 AM / 2.28 ft 10:00 AM / 2.37 ft 10:39 AM / 2.45 ft 11:17 AM / 2.54 ft 11:56 AM / 2.62 ft 12:36 PM / 2.70 ft 1:21 PM / 2.77 ft 2:09 PM / 2.82 ft 3:05 PM / 2.85 ft 4:07 PM / 2.88 ft 5:14 PM / 2.93 ft 6:22 PM / 3.00 ft 6:50 AM / 2.25 ft 7:54 AM / 2.39 ft 8:52 AM / 2.56 ft

Low 3:46 AM / -0.16 ft 4:32 AM / -0.22 ft 5:16 AM / -0.21 ft 5:57 AM / -0.14 ft 6:37 AM / -0.04 ft 7:17 AM / 0.10 ft 7:58 AM / 0.25 ft 8:42 AM / 0.40 ft 9:31 AM / 0.51 ft 10:25 AM / 0.59 ft 11:23 AM / 0.63 ft 12:42 AM / 0.71 ft 1:32 AM / 0.63 ft 2:16 AM / 0.51 ft 2:56 AM / 0.40 ft 3:32 AM / 0.29 ft 4:08 AM / 0.20 ft 4:42 AM / 0.14 ft 5:17 AM / 0.11 ft 5:54 AM / 0.10 ft 6:34 AM / 0.13 ft 7:20 AM / 0.18 ft 8:12 AM / 0.25 ft 9:13 AM / 0.33 ft 10:22 AM / 0.36 ft 11:36 AM / 0.33 ft 12:52 AM / 0.37 ft 1:48 AM / 0.23 ft 2:38 AM / 0.09 ft 3:23 AM / 0.00 ft 4:05 AM / -0.04 ft

High 9:45 AM / 2.71 ft 10:36 AM / 2.83 ft 11:24 AM / 2.90 ft 12:09 PM / 2.91 ft 12:55 PM / 2.88 ft 1:40 PM / 2.81 ft 2:26 PM / 2.72 ft 3:15 PM / 2.63 ft 4:09 PM / 2.57 ft 5:07 PM / 2.56 ft 6:04 PM / 2.60 ft 6:24 AM / 2.10 ft 7:18 AM / 2.22 ft 8:07 AM / 2.36 ft 8:51 AM / 2.52 ft 9:31 AM / 2.67 ft 10:11 AM / 2.82 ft 10:49 AM / 2.94 ft 11:29 AM / 3.04 ft 12:11 PM / 3.10 ft 12:56 PM / 3.12 ft 1:47 PM / 3.09 ft 2:45 PM / 3.03 ft 3:52 PM / 2.98 ft 5:04 PM / 2.97 ft 6:15 PM / 3.01 ft 6:44 AM / 2.43 ft 7:45 AM / 2.62 ft 8:40 AM / 2.81 ft 9:29 AM / 2.98 ft 10:14 AM / 3.10 ft

August 2008

Low 2:02 PM / -0.20 ft 3:01 PM / -0.28 ft 3:59 PM / -0.32 ft 4:55 PM / -0.30 ft 5:49 PM / -0.22 ft 6:44 PM / -0.10 ft 7:39 PM / 0.05 ft 8:35 PM / 0.21 ft 9:33 PM / 0.34 ft 10:31 PM / 0.44 ft 11:29 PM / 0.49 ft

High 8:36 PM / 3.22 ft 9:32 PM / 3.25 ft 10:25 PM / 3.22 ft 11:17 PM / 3.12 ft

12:03 PM / 0.40 ft 12:54 PM / 0.39 ft 1:43 PM / 0.36 ft 2:30 PM / 0.33 ft 3:13 PM / 0.29 ft 3:56 PM / 0.27 ft 4:37 PM / 0.26 ft 5:19 PM / 0.26 ft 6:02 PM / 0.27 ft 6:48 PM / 0.30 ft 7:39 PM / 0.34 ft 8:36 PM / 0.38 ft 9:39 PM / 0.41 ft 10:48 PM / 0.40 ft 11:58 PM / 0.33 ft

6:42 PM / 2.58 ft 7:31 PM / 2.64 ft 8:16 PM / 2.71 ft 8:57 PM / 2.78 ft 9:36 PM / 2.83 ft 10:14 PM / 2.86 ft 10:50 PM / 2.86 ft 11:28 PM / 2.82 ft

12:50 PM / 0.04 ft 1:53 PM / -0.06 ft 2:53 PM / -0.15 ft

7:27 PM / 3.09 ft 8:26 PM / 3.16 ft 9:20 PM / 3.19 ft

Low 3:49 PM / -0.20 ft 4:42 PM / -0.18 ft 5:32 PM / -0.11 ft 6:22 PM / 0.02 ft 7:11 PM / 0.18 ft 8:01 PM / 0.35 ft 8:53 PM / 0.52 ft 9:48 PM / 0.66 ft 10:47 PM / 0.74 ft 11:47 PM / 0.76 ft

High 10:10 PM / 3.17 ft 10:57 PM / 3.07 ft 11:42 PM / 2.93 ft

12:20 PM / 0.61 ft 1:14 PM / 0.55 ft 2:04 PM / 0.47 ft 2:50 PM / 0.39 ft 3:33 PM / 0.32 ft 4:16 PM / 0.27 ft 5:00 PM / 0.24 ft 5:44 PM / 0.24 ft 6:31 PM / 0.29 ft 7:23 PM / 0.36 ft 8:20 PM / 0.45 ft 9:26 PM / 0.53 ft 10:37 PM / 0.55 ft 11:47 PM / 0.49 ft

6:57 PM / 2.68 ft 7:44 PM / 2.78 ft 8:27 PM / 2.88 ft 9:07 PM / 2.96 ft 9:46 PM / 3.01 ft 10:24 PM / 3.01 ft 11:03 PM / 2.96 ft 11:43 PM / 2.87 ft

12:45 PM / 0.25 ft 1:49 PM / 0.14 ft 2:45 PM / 0.04 ft 3:38 PM / -0.00 ft 4:26 PM / 0.01 ft

7:18 PM / 3.08 ft 8:14 PM / 3.13 ft 9:04 PM / 3.15 ft 9:50 PM / 3.12 ft 10:33 PM / 3.03 ft

High 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

12:42 AM / 4.74 ft 1:32 AM / 4.54 ft 2:22 AM / 4.32 ft 3:12 AM / 4.12 ft 4:03 AM / 3.95 ft 4:55 AM / 3.82 ft

12:23 AM / 4.64 ft 1:04 AM / 4.58 ft 1:52 AM / 4.45 ft 2:48 AM / 4.26 ft 3:51 AM / 4.06 ft

12:17 AM / 4.70 ft 1:01 AM / 4.52 ft 1:46 AM / 4.33 ft 2:33 AM / 4.14 ft 3:23 AM / 3.96 ft 4:17 AM / 3.82 ft 5:13 AM / 3.72 ft

12:04 AM / 4.76 ft 12:46 AM / 4.65 ft 1:34 AM / 4.47 ft 2:32 AM / 4.25 ft 3:40 AM / 4.03 ft 4:54 AM / 3.90 ft

Low 4:57 AM / -0.03 ft 5:44 AM / -0.05 ft 6:29 AM / -0.02 ft 7:11 AM / 0.05 ft 7:52 AM / 0.13 ft 8:32 AM / 0.20 ft 9:13 AM / 0.24 ft 9:56 AM / 0.27 ft 10:43 AM / 0.29 ft 11:34 AM / 0.29 ft 12:32 AM / 0.69 ft 1:28 AM / 0.60 ft 2:21 AM / 0.49 ft 3:10 AM / 0.39 ft 3:56 AM / 0.31 ft 4:39 AM / 0.26 ft 5:19 AM / 0.24 ft 5:58 AM / 0.21 ft 6:37 AM / 0.18 ft 7:17 AM / 0.14 ft 7:58 AM / 0.10 ft 8:44 AM / 0.09 ft 9:36 AM / 0.11 ft 10:35 AM / 0.15 ft 11:41 AM / 0.16 ft 12:52 AM / 0.63 ft 1:54 AM / 0.46 ft 2:51 AM / 0.27 ft 3:43 AM / 0.13 ft 4:30 AM / 0.05 ft 5:15 AM / 0.06 ft

Hampton Roads Time Differences (Oregon Inlet-New Topsail Location

Oregon Inlet Rodanthe, Pamlico Sound Cape Hatteras Hatteras Inlet

HIGH -1:13 +1:45 -1:54 -1:39

LOW -1:07 +2:24 -2:05 -1:39

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HIGH -1:38 Ocracoke Inlet -2:04 Cape Lookout Beaufort Inlet Channel Range -1:40 -0:21 Core Creek Bridge Location

LOW -1:41 -2:13 -1:41 -0:06

Location

Atlantic Beach Bogue Inlet New River Inlet New Topsail Inlet

July 2008

High 8:34 AM / 3.90 ft 9:34 AM / 3.95 ft 10:32 AM / 4.01 ft 11:29 AM / 4.07 ft 12:24 PM / 4.12 ft 1:18 PM / 4.15 ft 2:11 PM / 4.17 ft 3:04 PM / 4.19 ft 3:56 PM / 4.21 ft 4:48 PM / 4.24 ft 5:40 PM / 4.29 ft 5:48 AM / 3.73 ft 6:41 AM / 3.69 ft 7:33 AM / 3.68 ft 8:24 AM / 3.70 ft 9:11 AM / 3.72 ft 9:55 AM / 3.76 ft 10:34 AM / 3.80 ft 11:06 AM / 3.88 ft 11:34 AM / 4.01 ft 12:04 PM / 4.17 ft 12:43 PM / 4.34 ft 1:30 PM / 4.48 ft 2:23 PM / 4.56 ft 3:24 PM / 4.60 ft 4:33 PM / 4.63 ft 5:01 AM / 3.90 ft 6:13 AM / 3.83 ft 7:20 AM / 3.86 ft 8:23 AM / 3.95 ft 9:22 AM / 4.09 ft

August 2008

High 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

Low 3:28 AM / 0.11 ft 4:25 AM / -0.02 ft 5:18 AM / -0.10 ft 6:09 AM / -0.13 ft 6:56 AM / -0.11 ft 7:43 AM / -0.07 ft 8:28 AM / -0.01 ft 9:12 AM / 0.03 ft 9:56 AM / 0.05 ft 10:42 AM / 0.05 ft 11:29 AM / 0.04 ft 12:12 AM / 0.47 ft 1:08 AM / 0.43 ft 2:02 AM / 0.36 ft 2:54 AM / 0.29 ft 3:42 AM / 0.23 ft 4:28 AM / 0.21 ft 5:10 AM / 0.22 ft 5:51 AM / 0.23 ft 6:29 AM / 0.23 ft 7:07 AM / 0.21 ft 7:45 AM / 0.15 ft 8:25 AM / 0.07 ft 9:08 AM / -0.00 ft 9:57 AM / -0.05 ft 10:53 AM / -0.07 ft 12:00 AM / 0.61 ft 1:08 AM / 0.53 ft 2:12 AM / 0.38 ft 3:11 AM / 0.20 ft 4:06 AM / 0.06 ft

HIGH -2:02 -1:34 -1:31 -1:27

LOW -2:03 -1:37 -1:35 -0:52

High 10:17 AM / 4.23 ft 11:10 AM / 4.35 ft 12:00 PM / 4.42 ft 12:49 PM / 4.45 ft 1:37 PM / 4.43 ft 2:26 PM / 4.39 ft 3:16 PM / 4.34 ft 4:09 PM / 4.29 ft 5:03 PM / 4.28 ft 5:58 PM / 4.30 ft 6:09 AM / 3.69 ft 7:03 AM / 3.71 ft 7:55 AM / 3.79 ft 8:43 AM / 3.89 ft 9:26 AM / 4.01 ft 10:04 AM / 4.16 ft 10:36 AM / 4.32 ft 11:07 AM / 4.51 ft 11:41 AM / 4.70 ft 12:21 PM / 4.84 ft 1:09 PM / 4.90 ft 2:03 PM / 4.88 ft 3:05 PM / 4.80 ft 4:18 PM / 4.72 ft 5:34 PM / 4.69 ft 6:06 AM / 3.90 ft 7:12 AM / 4.01 ft 8:12 AM / 4.19 ft 9:08 AM / 4.39 ft 9:59 AM / 4.57 ft 10:48 AM / 4.69 ft

Low 3:22 PM / -0.33 ft 4:19 PM / -0.33 ft 5:13 PM / -0.29 ft 6:06 PM / -0.20 ft 6:57 PM / -0.08 ft 7:47 PM / 0.06 ft 8:38 PM / 0.20 ft 9:29 PM / 0.33 ft 10:21 PM / 0.42 ft 11:16 PM / 0.47 ft

High 9:06 PM / 5.05 ft 10:04 PM / 5.07 ft 10:58 PM / 5.03 ft 11:52 PM / 4.91 ft

12:18 PM / 0.02 ft 1:09 PM / 0.01 ft 2:00 PM / -0.00 ft 2:49 PM / 0.01 ft 3:37 PM / 0.04 ft 4:22 PM / 0.08 ft 5:06 PM / 0.14 ft 5:48 PM / 0.20 ft 6:30 PM / 0.26 ft 7:14 PM / 0.31 ft 7:59 PM / 0.37 ft 8:50 PM / 0.45 ft 9:48 PM / 0.54 ft 10:52 PM / 0.61 ft

6:32 PM / 4.35 ft 7:23 PM / 4.43 ft 8:13 PM / 4.52 ft 9:01 PM / 4.59 ft 9:45 PM / 4.64 ft 10:24 PM / 4.66 ft 10:58 PM / 4.65 ft 11:25 PM / 4.65 ft 11:51 PM / 4.65 ft

11:56 AM / -0.08 ft 1:02 PM / -0.10 ft 2:06 PM / -0.15 ft 3:07 PM / -0.21 ft 4:04 PM / -0.24 ft

5:43 PM / 4.69 ft 6:52 PM / 4.77 ft 7:56 PM / 4.86 ft 8:56 PM / 4.93 ft 9:51 PM / 4.96 ft

Low 4:57 PM / -0.21 ft 5:48 PM / -0.13 ft 6:36 PM / 0.01 ft 7:23 PM / 0.18 ft 8:10 PM / 0.35 ft 8:57 PM / 0.50 ft 9:47 PM / 0.63 ft 10:39 PM / 0.71 ft 11:35 PM / 0.73 ft

High 10:43 PM / 4.93 ft 11:31 PM / 4.84 ft

12:29 PM / 0.28 ft 1:25 PM / 0.25 ft 2:19 PM / 0.21 ft 3:09 PM / 0.17 ft 3:58 PM / 0.16 ft 4:43 PM / 0.17 ft 5:28 PM / 0.20 ft 6:13 PM / 0.25 ft 6:58 PM / 0.34 ft 7:47 PM / 0.44 ft 8:39 PM / 0.56 ft 9:37 PM / 0.68 ft 10:40 PM / 0.75 ft 11:46 PM / 0.74 ft

6:51 PM / 4.37 ft 7:43 PM / 4.47 ft 8:31 PM / 4.57 ft 9:15 PM / 4.66 ft 9:54 PM / 4.73 ft 10:28 PM / 4.78 ft 10:58 PM / 4.80 ft 11:28 PM / 4.80 ft

12:48 PM / 0.13 ft 1:52 PM / 0.05 ft 2:52 PM / -0.04 ft 3:48 PM / -0.09 ft 4:39 PM / -0.07 ft 5:27 PM / 0.02 ft

6:43 PM / 4.73 ft 7:46 PM / 4.79 ft 8:42 PM / 4.85 ft 9:34 PM / 4.87 ft 10:21 PM / 4.85 ft 11:05 PM / 4.77 ft

Which Tide Data to Use Use Hampton Roads data and apply difference for local area

Use Charleston data +/- local diff.

Use Wilmington data

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Tides High 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

12:39 AM / 5.58 ft 1:26 AM / 5.18 ft 2:13 AM / 4.82 ft 3:03 AM / 4.55 ft 3:55 AM / 4.37 ft 4:47 AM / 4.28 ft 5:39 AM / 4.28 ft

12:18 AM / 5.22 ft 1:09 AM / 4.98 ft 2:09 AM / 4.76 ft 3:17 AM / 4.62 ft 4:29 AM / 4.61 ft 5:39 AM / 4.74 ft

Masonboro Inlet, N.C. to Georgia Low 1:01 AM / 0.20 ft 1:58 AM / -0.04 ft 2:51 AM / -0.21 ft 3:42 AM / -0.31 ft 4:31 AM / -0.31 ft 5:18 AM / -0.23 ft 6:05 AM / -0.10 ft 6:51 AM / 0.07 ft 7:38 AM / 0.25 ft 8:26 AM / 0.41 ft 9:15 AM / 0.53 ft 10:07 AM / 0.58 ft 10:58 AM / 0.57 ft 11:48 AM / 0.50 ft 12:39 AM / 0.84 ft 1:25 AM / 0.69 ft 2:08 AM / 0.54 ft 2:49 AM / 0.42 ft 3:28 AM / 0.33 ft 4:05 AM / 0.26 ft 4:42 AM / 0.21 ft 5:19 AM / 0.16 ft 6:00 AM / 0.13 ft 6:44 AM / 0.12 ft 7:35 AM / 0.14 ft 8:34 AM / 0.15 ft 9:39 AM / 0.11 ft 10:45 AM / -0.00 ft 11:49 AM / -0.19 ft 12:47 AM / 0.41 ft 1:42 AM / 0.13 ft

July 2008

High 6:54 AM / 4.86 ft 7:56 AM / 5.01 ft 8:54 AM / 5.16 ft 9:50 AM / 5.27 ft 10:44 AM / 5.33 ft 11:37 AM / 5.34 ft 12:29 PM / 5.32 ft 1:20 PM / 5.27 ft 2:12 PM / 5.23 ft 3:03 PM / 5.22 ft 3:55 PM / 5.24 ft 4:47 PM / 5.30 ft 5:37 PM / 5.41 ft 6:26 PM / 5.55 ft 6:28 AM / 4.34 ft 7:15 AM / 4.43 ft 7:58 AM / 4.53 ft 8:38 AM / 4.63 ft 9:17 AM / 4.76 ft 9:55 AM / 4.90 ft 10:35 AM / 5.06 ft 11:17 AM / 5.22 ft 12:05 PM / 5.38 ft 12:58 PM / 5.51 ft 1:58 PM / 5.63 ft 3:03 PM / 5.75 ft 4:11 PM / 5.93 ft 5:18 PM / 6.15 ft 6:22 PM / 6.38 ft 6:44 AM / 4.97 ft 7:44 AM / 5.23 ft

Charleston, S.C. Low 1:02 PM / -0.59 ft 1:58 PM / -0.70 ft 2:52 PM / -0.72 ft 3:45 PM / -0.62 ft 4:37 PM / -0.41 ft 5:28 PM / -0.10 ft 6:20 PM / 0.24 ft 7:13 PM / 0.58 ft 8:08 PM / 0.86 ft 9:05 PM / 1.05 ft 10:02 PM / 1.12 ft 10:57 PM / 1.10 ft 11:50 PM / 0.99 ft

High 7:32 PM / 6.65 ft 8:29 PM / 6.77 ft 9:23 PM / 6.76 ft 10:14 PM / 6.61 ft 11:04 PM / 6.35 ft 11:52 PM / 5.99 ft

12:35 PM / 0.41 ft 1:20 PM / 0.31 ft 2:02 PM / 0.23 ft 2:43 PM / 0.20 ft 3:23 PM / 0.20 ft 4:02 PM / 0.25 ft 4:44 PM / 0.34 ft 5:28 PM / 0.47 ft 6:18 PM / 0.64 ft 7:14 PM / 0.82 ft 8:19 PM / 0.97 ft 9:29 PM / 1.02 ft 10:40 PM / 0.92 ft 11:46 PM / 0.69 ft

7:11 PM / 5.69 ft 7:54 PM / 5.81 ft 8:33 PM / 5.88 ft 9:11 PM / 5.90 ft 9:46 PM / 5.86 ft 10:20 PM / 5.77 ft 10:55 PM / 5.63 ft 11:34 PM / 5.45 ft

12:49 PM / -0.38 ft 1:45 PM / -0.52 ft

7:20 PM / 6.58 ft 8:15 PM / 6.69 ft

High 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

12:01 AM / 5.46 ft 12:43 AM / 5.08 ft 1:27 AM / 4.75 ft 2:16 AM / 4.50 ft 3:09 AM / 4.34 ft 4:06 AM / 4.29 ft 5:02 AM / 4.34 ft

12:54 AM / 5.01 ft 1:59 AM / 4.79 ft 3:11 AM / 4.70 ft 4:25 AM / 4.78 ft 5:33 AM / 5.02 ft

August 2008

Low 2:32 AM / -0.09 ft 3:19 AM / -0.21 ft 4:04 AM / -0.23 ft 4:46 AM / -0.14 ft 5:28 AM / 0.02 ft 6:10 AM / 0.24 ft 6:53 AM / 0.48 ft 7:38 AM / 0.70 ft 8:28 AM / 0.87 ft 9:23 AM / 0.96 ft 10:20 AM / 0.95 ft 11:15 AM / 0.84 ft 12:07 AM / 1.14 ft 12:55 AM / 0.90 ft 1:38 AM / 0.67 ft 2:18 AM / 0.47 ft 2:57 AM / 0.30 ft 3:35 AM / 0.17 ft 4:12 AM / 0.10 ft 4:51 AM / 0.07 ft 5:32 AM / 0.11 ft 6:20 AM / 0.20 ft 7:14 AM / 0.32 ft 8:16 AM / 0.43 ft 9:25 AM / 0.45 ft 10:34 AM / 0.35 ft 11:39 AM / 0.16 ft 12:31 AM / 0.60 ft 1:22 AM / 0.31 ft 2:09 AM / 0.09 ft 2:52 AM / -0.01 ft

High 8:40 AM / 5.47 ft 9:32 AM / 5.64 ft 10:21 AM / 5.72 ft 11:08 AM / 5.71 ft 11:54 AM / 5.63 ft 12:40 PM / 5.51 ft 1:28 PM / 5.37 ft 2:18 PM / 5.26 ft 3:11 PM / 5.20 ft 4:05 PM / 5.23 ft 5:00 PM / 5.34 ft 5:52 PM / 5.51 ft 5:55 AM / 4.48 ft 6:45 AM / 4.67 ft 7:30 AM / 4.90 ft 8:12 AM / 5.14 ft 8:52 AM / 5.37 ft 9:32 AM / 5.60 ft 10:13 AM / 5.79 ft 10:57 AM / 5.92 ft 11:46 AM / 5.99 ft 12:40 PM / 5.98 ft 1:42 PM / 5.95 ft 2:50 PM / 5.95 ft 4:00 PM / 6.03 ft 5:08 PM / 6.19 ft 6:10 PM / 6.38 ft 6:36 AM / 5.35 ft 7:31 AM / 5.68 ft 8:22 AM / 5.95 ft 9:09 AM / 6.12 ft

Low 2:38 PM / -0.55 ft 3:27 PM / -0.45 ft 4:16 PM / -0.23 ft 5:03 PM / 0.07 ft 5:50 PM / 0.42 ft 6:38 PM / 0.77 ft 7:28 PM / 1.09 ft 8:22 PM / 1.32 ft 9:20 PM / 1.45 ft 10:19 PM / 1.45 ft 11:15 PM / 1.33 ft

High 9:05 PM / 6.66 ft 9:52 PM / 6.49 ft 10:37 PM / 6.21 ft 11:19 PM / 5.85 ft

12:06 PM / 0.68 ft 12:53 PM / 0.51 ft 1:38 PM / 0.35 ft 2:21 PM / 0.25 ft 3:02 PM / 0.20 ft 3:44 PM / 0.22 ft 4:27 PM / 0.32 ft 5:13 PM / 0.49 ft 6:03 PM / 0.71 ft 7:00 PM / 0.96 ft 8:06 PM / 1.17 ft 9:17 PM / 1.24 ft 10:28 PM / 1.14 ft 11:33 PM / 0.90 ft

6:40 PM / 5.71 ft 7:24 PM / 5.89 ft 8:04 PM / 6.02 ft 8:42 PM / 6.07 ft 9:18 PM / 6.03 ft 9:54 PM / 5.93 ft 10:32 PM / 5.76 ft 11:13 PM / 5.54 ft 11:59 PM / 5.27 ft

12:37 PM / -0.03 ft 1:31 PM / -0.17 ft 2:21 PM / -0.20 ft 3:08 PM / -0.11 ft

7:06 PM / 6.53 ft 7:56 PM / 6.59 ft 8:42 PM / 6.52 ft 9:25 PM / 6.33 ft

Charleston Time Differences (Masonboro Inlet, N.C.-St. Marys, Georgia) Location

Masonboro Inlet Bald Head Southport Lockwoods Folly Inlet

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-0:07 -0:10 +0:07 -0:22

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+0:09 -0:07 +0:15 -0:08

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Shallotte Inlet (Bowen Point) Little River (town), ICW North Myrtle Beach, ICW Myrtle Beach, Comb Brdg, ICW

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+0:32 +0:39 +2:46 +4:03

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1980 Bristol 41.1 $141,000

Solid bluewater cruiser that has been upgraded and is in excellent running order. Originally built using the specifications for the larger model, including larger winches and standing rigging. Repowered with a larger diesel which has under 200 hours.

1992 Beneteau 445 $115,000

A comfortable and very seaworthy boat that has cruised the Caribbean, including as far South as Venezuela. Three cabins, each with its own head and shower. Numerous upgrades and alterations, including a new galley, soles and new engine mounts.

1991 Celebrity 29 $24,900

This compact cruiser was brought down from the Great Lakes two years ago. Great for the waterway and creeks. Stored in a drystack when not in use.The owners are serious sellers and will look at offers.

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2001 Tartan 3700 $242,250

Priced well below market value and has never been in saltwater. Equipped for passagemaking and singlehanded sailing, and has every conceivable option. No-one has ever slept in her, cooked on her, used the head, or even filled the tanks with water!

1988 Jefferson Monticello 52 $269,900

A beautifully kept boat, she was in FRESHWATER AND UNDER COVER for most of every year until 2 years ago. Completely equipped, and has recently returned from a cruise in the Chesapeake.

Tideline Yacht Sales is proud to announce it is merging with Ashley Yachts, LLC, creating one of the largest brokerages in South Carolina.

1998 Gozzard 36 $235,000

A beautifully constructed one owner boat, she has no deficiencies and is in “as-new” condition. TRANSFERABLE HULL WARRANTY!!!!

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2005 Luhrs Convertible 41 $545,000

In “as new” condition, this boat has all the upgrades available, and has been professionally maintained. She has been lightly used, and NEVER FISHED! Very recently surveyed, this boat is in great shape.

2001 Mainship 43 $279,900

Well equipped, numerous upgrades and exceptionally maintained. A meticulous and knowledgeable owner; all systems are in perfect running order. Clean, ready to-go condition. An exceptional vessel.

1998 J 105 $95,000

Only the second owner, this boat spent her first year in fresh water, and has been meticulously maintained ever since. PRICE JUST REDUCED!

1984 Wauquiez Pretorien 35 $66,500

A well built thoroughbred, Henri Wauquiez did not stint on quality and design. This is a pretty, solid boat that will turn heads, is well found and has a good pedigree.

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LOVELY CUSTOM-BUILT home in New Bern’s only gated community with golf course and marina. Beautiful hardwood floors, three bedrooms, two baths. Exceptional oversized three-car garage. $342,000. Trent River Realty. 877-633-1442.

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877-227-2473 252-249-2473

1135 Burgess Road Murrells Inlet, SC

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Douglas Umphrey

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P.O. Box 575 Richlands NC 28574

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910-457-9658 Oak Island Bridge On ICW next to South Harbor Marina

PO Box 11046, Southport, NC 28461

New and quality used marine equipment sold on consignment

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708 Broad St. ~ P.O. Box 814 Oriental, NC 28571

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North Carolina’s Newest State-of-the-Art Marina is Now Open! Discover the newest Marina on North Carolina’s coast – Bridgeton Harbor Marina, across the Neuse River from historic New Bern. The Marina features: • Direct access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Pamlico Sound. • Deepwater marina with 129 slips that can accommodate boats up to 200 feet. • State-of-the-art floating dock installation with all the luxury enhancements. • Temporary Yacht Club with bathrooms, showers, lounge, laundry facilities, wide screen TVs and catering service. • Wi-Fi and Cable TV service. • Upgraded Electricity 30/50/100 amp. • Waste water pump-out station. • High speed fuel pumps coming Fall 2008 • Fabulous Yacht Club coming soon, featuring luxury condominiums with verandas overlooking the Neuse River.

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