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Features 2008 Boating Resolutions Cruising Through: A Course Correction

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Winyah Bay Heritage Festival Hard Aground: Give Me Your …Boat 2007 Photo Highlights The Sailor’s Life: Head Games

Neuse River Marina Update Current Destination: Slip Upstream to Washington Yak Talk: Paddling Eastern North Carolina Currently Aweigh: The Reality of Blue Water Cruising Portal to the Past: Skipjack Ada Mae Winter Boat Show Previews Financing Your Boat Casting About: Winter Fishing Tips, and more … Making Headway: Move Over for Flashing Lights

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Feature Coverage This Issue: Washington, 22 New Bern, 11, 21 Oriental, 10, 21 Hartwell Lake, 17

Beaufort, 35 Georgetown, 12, 17 Charleston, 16

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Spring Boat Show Previews More Hard Aground with Eddie Jones

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Carolina Cruising on My Mind

s we begin another year, the world is full of uncertainties. We remain at war in the Middle East. The threat of terrorism has prompted Coast Guard officers to suggest Big Brother measures such as a national boating license, although the idea has made little headway. The mortgage loan crisis has taken a toll on the general economy and increasing oil prices amplify the threat of a downturn. As a result, numerous waterfront developments have pulled in the reins. Many boat dealers and brokers have seen the impact as sales slumped and prices fall. The country is gearing up for national elections that will likely again prove to be divisive. We still have to wade through the primaries before the real mud flies in the general election. And looming over everything else is the threat of global warming. If water levels rose just a few feet (they’ve been much higher in past epochs), the Outer Banks and much of the Inner Banks could be awash. While this crisis is likely a longer term problem, it dwarfs the others in its potential. But no matter how challenging the times may be at a national or international level - or at a local or personal level - we have an escape valve. As boaters, we can always jump aboard and leave our troubles behind. The Carolinas have some of the finest waters in which to enjoy a boat whether you’re paddling along a creek, fishing in a cove, waterskiing on a lake, rowing

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on a river, racing around a set of marks, cruising up the coast or just exploring the waterways. If you’re between boats, there are plenty of opportunities to remedy that sad situation. You could start by looking at the brokerage ads in the back of this magazine. Or check out any of the boat shows coming to the area (see p. 36). For this first issue of 2008, we’ve asked a number of members of the boating community what their nautical New Year’s resolutions will be (see p. 9). If you’ve resolved to visit Little Washington this year, you won’t want to miss our Current Destination feature on that historic Inner Banks town (see p. 22). Here at Carolina Currents we resolve to continue producing the best boating magazine in the region. I also resolve to finish work on the 10-foot Spindrift dinghy I began building in late 2006. Maybe I’ll even get it rigged in time for the 2008 Greens Creek Regatta in Oriental. It’s a goal worth shooting for. And we resolve to finish spiffing up our Morgan 382 Sea Spell so that we can properly put her on the market and transition to our next vessel - something more appropriate for casual coastal explorations rather than serious bluewater cruising. Finally, I resolve to look to the water for solace whenever things might look a bit bleak. Turn off the TV, fold the newspapers away and jump in the boat. See you out there! Happy New Year and, as always, a special thanks to our advertisers.

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Spirit Launches Educational Program CHARLESTON, S.C. - The schooner Spirit of South Carolina launched its Spray Scouts program for students onboard in October. Captain Arrow and his crew ran through a mandatory safety session before welcoming a group of fifth grade students from James B. Edwards Elementary School as part of the working student-crew. The hands-on educational experience for fifth to eighth grade students brings theoretic lessons from school to life in a practical environment. After hosting more than 400 educators onboard over the summer months and attaining their feedback, the South Carolina Maritime Foundation felt they were ready to set sail with students. Foundation Director of Education Sarah Piwinski and her team developed the curriculum for Sea Spray Scouts to address state standards for both math and science with links to understanding the history and culture of South Carolina and the sea. North Carolinia Funds Waterfront Access RALEIGH, N.C. - The 2008 state budget includes $20 million “to be used to acquire waterfront properties or develop facilities for the purposes of providing public and commercial waterfront access.” The Division of Marine Fisheries will administer the program, which resulted from recommendations of the state’s Waterfront Access Study Committee. N.C. Maritime Museum Opens New Exhibit BEAUFORT, N.C. - The N.C. Maritime Museum has added an exhibit titled “Our Sunken History: Archaeological Treasures for North Carolina Shipwrecks” in the Repository located at the N.C. Maritime Museum’s expansion site on Gallants Channel, next to Town Creek Marina. Displays include underwater archeology equipment, photos of divers working and artifacts from wrecks, including Blackbeard’s ship and Civil War era vessels.

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N.C. Registration Fees Increasing RALEIGH, N.C. - Annual boat registration and owner transfer fees will increase from $10 to $15, while a three-year registration will increase from $25 to $40, effective Jan. 1, 2008. The increase will generate an estimated $2 million in additional revenue for boating access projects. Coast Guard Busy Along Carolina Coast The U.S. Coast Guard reports the following recent incidents: • Coast Guard Station Emerald Isle, N.C., rescued four people in the morning of Dec. 2 from a 25-foot bayliner that ran aground in New River Inlet, N.C. • An unsuccessful search near Winyah Bay, S.C., for boater Julias Nesbit, 58, who didn’t return as scheduled Nov. 24. A Coast Guard helicopter found Nesbit’s empty 14-foot boat beached on Hare Island, S.C. • Coast Guard Charleston rescued two stranded boaters two miles out on the southern jetties of Charleston Harbor on Nov. 7. Martin Smith, 62, and Margaret VonBulck, 52, both of Litchfield, S.C., were on the 40-foot cabin cruiser Messing About when they became disoriented and grounded their vessel on the southern jetty. A USCG helicopter hoisted the two boaters off the grounded vessel. A commercial salvage vessel removed the boat from the rocks. • Coast Guard Charleston rescued one of two missing brothers from their 16-foot vessel in the morning of Nov. 3. William Phallan, 31, was rescued by Coast Guard Station Georgetown, S.C. 11 miles east of Winyah Bay. He was then hoisted by a Coast Guard Air Facility Charleston helicopter and taken to Georgetown Memorial Hospital. A combined total of 700-square miles was searched unsuccessfully for his brother, Daniel Phallan. • Federal, state and local agencies responded to a boating accident that left one person dead and another injured at the Rice Hope Landing in Berkeley County, S.C., Oct. 21. A 14-foot johnboat and a larger bass boat collided on the Cooper River, ejecting the two johnboat passengers into the water and launching the bass boat into a marsh. An off-duty member of the Coast Guard who happened to be fishing nearby helped rescue the woman from the johnboat but the man did not resurface. The Berkeley County Dive Team later recovered the 27-year-old man’s body.

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Making Plans for Washington’s Waterfront WASHINGTON, N.C. - Plans for an in-water boat show in Washington, N.C., were derailed last year with the death of one of the founding organizers. Others picked up the slack, but a second postponement was attributed to construction along the waterfront. On Dec. 3, the organization Downtown Washington on the Water met with 50 area boating industry representatives to re-assess the idea - this time with expert input from the National Marine Manufacturers Association. Organizers hope a boat show would support the area’s boating industry, expand recreational boating opportunities in the area and build the Heart of the Inner Banks Jan/Feb 2008 Carolina Currents 7

identity in order to grow the tourism industry in Beaufort County. In other news, DWOW recently solicited sponsorship funds to purchase five used 14-foot Flying Junior sailing dinghies from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The boats will be used for a weekly sailing series with hopes of expanding it into a youth sailing program. DWOW also recently hosted Diamond City, a 66-foot cruise ship based in Beaufort, N.C., for a weekend of dinner cruises on the Pamlico River, highlighting the town’s waterfront possibilities.

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Great Magazine, Watch out for Jones

I can’t believe that I just discovered your great magazine, but a neighbor mentioned it and then lent me his copy last night. I promptly read it from cover to cover. Find enclosed my check for a two-year subscription. The article on marina growth on the Neuse is simply amazing. New Bern clearly needs more wet storage, but I think the area cries for dry storage, a service currently absent. I did note that you mentioned Eddie Jones was joining your staff. Be careful, Eddie once mentioned the number of magazines he has been associated with, and the number that shortly thereafter failed, the same number. <Grin> Seriously, I love Eddie’s view on things nautical so I look forward to seeing him in print again, for however long that may be this time. Cordially, John Adams, New Bern, N.C.

Ahoy John, Thanks for your comments. We hope bringing Eddie aboard won’t bring us bad luck. Joking aside, our readers can help by supporting our advertisers and encouraging other marine businesses to ‘come aboard’. Since you enjoyed the Neuse River piece, don’t miss the update on p. 21. ~ Editor

Why the Bureaucracy in N.C.?

I read with intrigue the process of obtaining permits for light, medium and large Marina facilities along the coast of North Carolina in Carolina Currents magazine edition Sept/Oct. 2007 pgs. 9-12. In particular, on p. 11, a small description of Permit Hurdles regarding CAMA. As I read along it was mentioned that larger marinas have to be reviewed by 10 State and four Federal agencies WINTER SEASON SPECIAL!

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before a decision is made, with a 90-day review period with years of issues to resolve. I understand appropriate rules and regulations involving all wetland berms, estuaries, rice fields and marshes. The sanctity in preserving wildlife is an absolute must. The very heart of boating is protecting wildlife, of all types and kinds. But what the entire marina, boater, manufacturer and dealer are feeling are the harshest of regulations that cripple the economic contributor of well over $38 billion each year to the national economy. These regulations and agencies place nonapplicable laws that basically have no meaning, raise the cost of operating a marina, which in turn, eliminates vast majorities of marinas, nationwide. But who truly loses are the state and national economies. Boaters sell their vessels; marinas have to shut down due to high cost of meeting permitting regulations and the ultimate rising cost of operations. Why is North Carolina placing such high levels of bureaucracy that most prospective owners cannot meet and in turn waste valuable money, and in the end are denied by frivolous regulations that should not be included. Thank you for allowing my comments. Truly yours, Chet Rumbley, Harbor Master, Litchfield Plantation Marina, Pawleys Island, S.C.

Ahoy Chet, While we’re always happy to see government regulations streamlined, and we wholeheartedly agree that the economic impact of boating should be weighed in the equation, we’ve seen little evidence of the burdensome rules causing marinas to close. It may slow them down a bit, but new ones keep coming online. Perhaps it will be a different story if the economy dips any lower. ~Editor

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Where are the Yards?

The Neuse River Marina Growth article implies that there will be doubling (or more) of the boat population in the Neuse River without a single new full-service/repair marina being planned. Just how is this going to work? Once people find out that owning a boat is an impractical hassle, there might be a large number of empty slips available. Herm Schiller, Fairfield Harbour, N.C.

Ahoy Herm, As with all of the developments occuring, it will be interesting to see how things turn out. In the meantime, we’ll hope the existing yards can pick up the slack. ~Editor

Picture Perfect

Thanks for taking the time to send us a photo of our Bermuda 40 from your good magazine. So many people enjoy and appreciate what you do. Many Thanks, Joey and Dorothy Darr, High Point, N.C.

Ahoy Joey and Dorothy, Readers like you keep us going. (Note: If any other readers see a photo they’d like to have, give us a call or shoot us an e-mail and we’ll make arrangements.) ~Editor

Good Stuff

Just finished reading the magazine I received and, even though no longer a boater, both my husband and I enjoyed all the boating and waterway information. Good stuff. I passed it on to another “no longer moving on the water” boater. This came from the friend I recycled your mag to: “Thanks for the magazine you left. Percy has devoured it and quotes it regularly. I have been instructed not to lose it or throw it away.” Thought you’d like to hear other good things. The advertisements were great and we reminisced with them as well. Looking forward to seeing next issue! Karen Dodd, New Bern, N.C.

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2008 Boating Resolutions

s 2007 rolls to a close, it is a time to reflect on the things we would like to accomplish in the forthcoming year. After all, how many of us actually followed through with our last New Year’s resolutions? Lose weight, find a better job, look for true love or be more charitable to all might be among the hundreds of broken “resolutions” made as Father Time 2006 went wafting off into the twilight, to become nothing more than wisps of memories. That said, we all have another chance to make those past or, more importantly, the upcoming year’s resolutions blossom into fruition. Ah, but those are the easy, everyday, mundane declarations of the things you wish to bring to pass. What of those really important resolutions? What about your Boating Promises for 2008? Have you made a list of resolutions for your precious time on the water? Shoot, anyone with half a brain can come up with a list of landlubber resolutions: I’ll treat the kids better, or I’ll leave for work early so as not to tick off the boss, and ad nauseam. But, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty of what we “really” want in 2008. Here, I’ve compiled a few of the most interesting boating resolutions: Jeff Buchler, the manager of Sail and Ski Pure Sports in Myrtle Beach, S.C., passes this along for our edification: “Get our kids out there on the water and have some fun.” Jeff, I couldn’t have said it better.

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Glen Appelbaum of Tideline Yacht Sales in Charleston gave a short and to the point promise: “My 2008 boating resolution is to go somewhere I have not been before which is accessible only by boat. The rest is up to the wind and the seas.” Glen, you’re a man after my own heart. Mike and Carolyn McCulley e-mailed in a “joint resolution.” Mike is the execu10 Carolina Currents Jan/Feb 2008

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tive officer of the Cape Lookout Sail and Power Squadron in New Bern, N.C. “We keep our 35-foot Senator trawler, Dalliance berthed at Hancock Creek, the location of the Hancock Yacht Club. After sailing for 30 years, we’re now learning to be trawler folks. “We’ve resolved to do more boating in each season of 2008, starting with a wintry cruise down the Neuse River to Oriental with fellow yacht club members to take part in Oriental’s Running of the Dragon celebration on New Year’s Eve. “In March, we’ll join friends on a bareboat sailng charter in the BVI - a great way to enjoy fun in the sun during the winter! “As spring and summer arrive, we’re determined to do more local cruising to explore our beautiful North Carolina coastal rivers, creeks and sounds. “In September, we’ll venture beyond N.C. waters for a three-week cruise to the Chesapeake’s Eastern Shore for the Marine Trawler Owners Association Fall Rendezvous in Cambridge, Md., and then round out the year cruising back to Oriental with Cape Lookout Sail & Power Squadron on the annual Wooly Bear Cruise for the Spirit of Christmas festival.” All I have got to say, is that’s a resolution and a half! Good luck Mike and Carolyn and smooth sailing - and motoring. On a more somber and important note, Tripp Fellabom, of UK-Halsey Sailmakers Charleston says, “I hope to create a publicprivate partnership that will bring together representatives of clubs, organizations and sailing related businesses to ensure the right direction of sailing in the Charleston area for the future.” That’s mouthful, and a worthy resolution if I ever heard one. With his three decades in the sail making business down in Chuck Town, Tripp certainly has the long-range perspective and contacts to get the job done. Dave Condon, who is owner of American Marine & Sail Supply Inc., located in Zebulon, N.C. gave me a resolution in the form of some sound advice. “As a dealer, selling boats of all sizes and shapes, I see something in the future that is going

to affect the boat industry, as well as the consumer. Due to oil price increases, by the spring of 2008 fiberglass product costs are going to increase significantly. However, that’s not the end of the problem. Stainless steel requires nickel, lots of nickel. China and India are buying up every available ounce of nickel they can get their hands on, making the price of stainless steel in this country skyrocket. Yet another problem is the price of lead, which, again, China wants tons of to keep their economy growing. Add all these ‘known’ price increases together and you can count on boat pricing going up in a staggering way. My advice to the consumer is that if you plan to buy a new boat, do it now or at least between now and early spring. My resolution then is to get this word out to the public.” Thanks, Dave, for some outstanding information and advice. Captain Pierce Guyer, who is the regional director for SeaSchool in Charleston, S.C., came up with a doosey. He says, “I’m going to do something I have really been wanting to do for a very long time . . . sign up for the SeaSchool’s captain’s course.” Interesting, me thinks, as he teaches the class. Takes all kinds, don’t ya know. And finally, what about my 2008 resolution? Wife, Donna, and I have a joint resolution, much like the McCulleys. “Come hell or high water, we plan to take SeaWings to the Bahamas in October. Once there, we hope to stay until we get tired of the islands… like that can happen.”

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espite living in Wyoming, Kristofer Burton devoured every sailing book he could find while growing up. “I always dreamed of sailing around the world,” he says. “I had all the knowledge, but had never been on a boat.” Rebecca Burton, however, had grown up in Bellingham, Wash., in a sailing family. “But I was a rebellious teen and didn’t want to learn about sailing,” she admits. After stints working as a camp director, taking troubled boys on backpacking trips and running a boys home on a Montana prairie farm, the couple decided that a sailboat might provide a good platform for a nautical alternative to their farm program. Today, the couple cruises fulltime aboard a 47-foot custom-built aluminum cutter with their five children: Jimmy, 15; Emily Anne, 10 (who, as the only girl, sleeps in one of the pilot berths in the main cabin); Kanyon, 8; Kaleb, 6; and

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Scotia, and the roomy interior - including two aft double staterooms, two pilot berths in the salon and a V-berth - was finished out by Stevens Boatworks, a family-run company specializing in wooden boats since the 1800s. The Burtons kept the boat in the Bahamas and took troubled boys aboard for a six-month program they call “A Course Correction.” Then Hurricanes Frances and Jeanne totaled the boat in 2004. “It was mostly cosmetic damage,” Kristofer says. With the insurance money, they bought the salvaged vessel from the insurance company and refitted it, adding a bunk in one of the cabins, a custom aluminum arch, a bimini and a bow pulpit for fishing and playing. Then, while they were in the Bahamas in April 2006, their farmhouse burned down and Wandering Dolphin became their fulltime home. The family sailed back to the United States, ending up in Charleston, S.C., where they re-grouped. After sailing up to the Chesapeake last summer, they stopped in Oriental, N.C., on the way south and ended up hanging on the hook for a few months with temporary jobs. Having earned his captain’s license in 2006, Kristofer supplements their income with delivery jobs, logging more than 20,000 miles on other people’s boats. For the foreseeable future, they’ve decided to continue offering “A Course Correction,” which involves a 12-step program, home schooling and bible study. They take up to two boys or two girls aboard for three-month blocks. Currently, they have Paul, 14, onboard, and a berth for one more boy (visit wanderingdolphin. com for details). The couple says having such a large crew onboard limits privacy, but results in a close-knit family. “I would encourage families to go cruising while their kids are younger rather than waiting,” Rebecca says. “When I’m feeling ill, they’re down below playing. They’re their own best friends.” “We’ll keep going until we’re tired of it,” Kristofer adds. “I still would like to go around the world. But if we don’t make it, it’s not a big deal.” Jan/Feb 2008 Carolina Currents 11

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Second Annual Winyah Bay Heritage Festival Descends Upon Georgetown

EORGETOWN, S.C. - Decoys, duck calls, fishing demonstrations and more than 150 vendors and exhibitors will highlight the second annual Winyah Bay Heritage Festival to be held Jan. 19-29 in Georgetown. Events celebrating the county’s heritage of hunting, fishing, conservation and outdoor arts and crafts will be spread between East Bay Park, Winyah Indigo Society Hall and the Winyah Gym in the old high school. Shuttles will run between the locations both days. Cost is $10 per person. Tours of a working shrimping boat will again be offered at Independent Seafood Co. on the downtown waterfront with the crew on hand to answer questions 10 a.m.4 p.m. Saturday. “That was very popular last year,” says 2008 Festival Chairman Marshall Truluck, general manager of Nautica Marine in Georgetown. “We’ll have something for everybody.” New this year is the South Carolina State Championship Duck Calling Contest. The winner of the fierce - and noisy

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- competition will advance to the national contest in Arkansas. Festival organizers have signed on to host the state event for the next three years. Family-oriented activities on tap include a display of the top 50 entries in a school art contest with an outdoor theme, dog training demonstrations and story telling by guides from the Santee Gun Club. Artists will be on hand to give pointers to children at a decoy painting booth. “Some of the kids spent 30 minutes painting the wood ducks last year and

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some spent three or four hours,” Truluck says. “People loved to watch them. It’s very much a spectator activity.” Highlights among the outdoorsthemed vendors include antique and modern waterfowl decoys (see below), collectable antique fishing lures and tackle, knife makers, the works of numerous modern craftsmen, and photos and paintings by artists such as Jim Killen, painter of this year’s S.C. duck stamp. Bring your decoys or other hunting and fishing collectibles for free appraisals. Proceeds from the Heritage Festival will support the Georgetown County Historical Society as it raises funds for a new home for the county museum. Last year, an estimated 3,000 people attended the festival, raising $50,000. Readers may also be interested in the East Carolina Wildlife Festival in Washington, N.C. which will feature bird calling competitions and decoy displays Feb. 9-10; see Calendar listing on p.14.

Rare Caines Decoys on Display Among the exhibits at the 2008 Winyah Bay Heritage Festival will be examples from Dick McIntyre’s collection of rare duck decoys hand-carved by the Caines brothers, famed Georgetown County watermen. Their distinctive snake-necked decoys have brought record prices at auctions in recent decades. The five Caines brothers were hired as guides by the Annandale Gun Club, among others. In 1894, Sawney Caine served as the guide when President Grover Cleveland visited the club’s property. He ended up pulling the president out of his hip boots when he sank in the pluff mud. In the early 1900s, native South Carolinian and Wall Street tycoon Bernard Baruch bought 11 tracts of land, assembling a 17,500-acre estate he called the Hobcaw Barony as a hunting retreat for his family and powerful friends. The Caines brothers continued hunting on the land as their family had done for generations. Since Baruch couldn’t stop them (despite having them arrested for poaching), he instead hired four of the five to serve as guides. During the plantation era, ducks had been plentiful and decoys weren’t needed. That changed as waterfowl were hunted with larger guns and exported to northern cities, causing the huge flocks to dwindle and making decoys a necessity for successful hunts. The flat-bottomed, long-necked Caines decoys were usually carved from a single piece of cypress or gum. They were oversized to be seen better at a distance. Fewer than 50 are believed to remain. In addition to examples of the original Caines brothers’ work, the festival will feature contemporary decoys carved by their grandsons, known as the Caines boys. The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

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DECEMBER 2007 31 Community Celebration, Charleston, SC, Marion Square and surrounding locations, 4-10:30pm. A non-alcoholic and family-oriented program. (843)724-7305 31 Island of Lights New Year’s Eve Countdown Party/Fireworks, Carolina Beach, NC, 9pm. Free. islandoflights.org 31 Running of the Dragon, Oriental, NC. The “Running Of The Dragon” at 8pm and again at 11pm has become a New Year’s Eve tradition in the village. pamlicochamber.com JANUARY 2008

3,10,17,24,31 Victory at Sea Series of World War II documentaries, 2pm*

10,17,24,31 Repository Tours, Beaufort

NC. New shipwreck exhibit at the Gallants Channel annex. Includes a diorama of the QAR shipwreck site, artifacts from Civil War blockade-runners, gunboats and rams, and a cast iron ship’s stove and large cooking pot. Tickets $5 adults, $2 children. Call for reservations by noon on Wed* 17 Winter Wildlife Walk and bird watching at Calico Creek and Gallants Channel, Beaufort NC. Reservations-$10* 19-20 Winyah Bay Heritage Festival, see page 12. winyahbay.org 19-20 Boatbuilding Carpentry (Flat-

bottom), Beaufort NC* 19-22 International Marina and Boatyard Conference Atlanta, Ga. See p. 19 22 Beaufort’s Dolphins Slides and display about bottlenose dolphins around Beaufort and Cape Lookout. 11am* 26 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting, Beaufort NC. Open to the public * 27 Lowcountry Oyster Festival, Boone Hall Plantation. The world’s largest oyster roast offers live entertainment, oyster eating and shucking contests. (843)577-4030 30 Eastern Bogue Banks Wildlife driving tour and bird watching from Ft. Macon to Pine Knoll Shores. Reservations-$10* FEBRUARY 2008

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Wetland-related activities for families. 14pm. Free event, reservations required* 2-3 Carolina Chocolate Festival, Morehead City NC. crystalcoastcivicctr.com 2-10 Boatbuilding Class, Beaufort NC* 2-29 Hilton Head Island Gullah Celebration. A showcase for the arts, crafts, foods and history of the Native Island Gullah people 7 A Trail in Underwater Medicine Beaufort NC. Lecture by Dr. Charles and Jerry

If you plan on attending an event, contact the organizer ahead of time since details can change. See p. 28 for Regattas. Boat Shows are featured on p. 36. Fishing events are on p. 40. Aquadro on his work as liaison between the US Navy Underwater Demolition Team and undersea medicine for Jacques Cousteau* 7,14,21,28 Repository Tours Beaufort NC. New shipwreck exhibit at the Gallants Channel annex* 9-10 13th East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival and N.C. Decoy Carving Championship, Washington, NC. Including calling competitions, artisans, retriever demonstrations and more. eastcarolinawildfowlguild.com 12 Ports and Pilots video and guided tour of NC State Port at Morehead City. * 13 Sustainable Seafood slide lecture for consumers to make informed seafood choices. Reservations* 14,21,28 Victory at Sea, Beaufort NC - Series of World War II documentaries* 16-18 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition Charleston, SC. sewe.com. 22 Cape Lookout National Seashore Visitors Center and Core Sound Waterfowl Museum & Heritage Center tours. Reservations-$10. 9am* 22-24 Beaufort SC Kaleidoscope Film, Food and Fine Art. Call (843)986-5400 or visit www.beaufortsc.org 23 Carolina Maritime Model Society Meeting, Beaufort NC. Open to the public, auditorium. 2 pm* 23-24 Boatbuilding Carpentry (Roundbottom) Beaufort NC* 28 Beaufort, NC Walk Observation deck viewing begins a walking tour of natural and historic features of Beaufort. Reservations$5. 10am* 29-March 2 Charleston Food & Wine Festival. Meet and sample fare from some of the country’s best chefs, authors and wine professionals. charlestonfoodandwine.com MARCH 2008 The Workboats of Core Sound Symposium, Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center, Harkers Island. coresound.com 1-2 Knotting and Splicing, Beaufort NC* 6-8 NC Seafood Festival “FunFest” Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City

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May: Spirit of S.C. becomes a schooner

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Fall: Lake water levels (Hartwell shown here) are at their lowest for decades with no end to the drought in sight

October: Georgetown Wooden Boat Show boat building competitor goes down with his ship

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November: Spirit of Savannah grounded in the ICW just north of the NC border

December: Parades sparkle across the Carolinas, including this one in New Bern, NC

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Watermark Nabs Marina Day Award WILMINGTON, N.C. - Watermark Marina & Yacht Club on the Cape Fear River will receive the Association of Marina Industries’ 2007 National Marina Day Award for marinas with over 200 slips at the AMI conference in January in Atlanta, Ga. (see below). More than 100 marinas nationwide vied for this honor. The new marina celebrated the sixth annual National Marina Day on Aug. 11 by inviting guests to tour the 450 dryrack boat storage facility and yacht club. The event included a poolside burger and hotdog cookout, a live Tiki Band, free boat rides on Watermark Marina’s fleet of six rental powerboats, kayaking, sailing instruction aboard Sunfish and Optis, and educational seminars in the second floor meeting rooms. watermarkmarina.com Carolina Dealers Make Top 100 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Five boat dealers from the Carolinas and Georgia made the third annual Top 100 Dealers ranking released by Boating Industry magazine. Ranking seventh was Hall Marine Group, with five locations in South Carolina plus one on Lake Norman in North Carolina and one in Savannah, Ga.; Crowe Marine Inc. of Eatonton, Ga. ranked 32nd; Westport Marina on Lake Norman ranked 47th; Park Boat Company Powersports in Washington, N.C., came in 71st; and at No. 80 on the list is Lockwood Marine Inc. in Shellman Bluff, Ga. Beneteau Sets Shipping Record MARION, S.C. - At the end of its fiscal year, Aug. 31, Beneteau USA reached a record level for value shipped from its U.S. manufacturing facility in Marion. More than 400 of the company’s 32- to 49-foot sailboats were shipped throughout the year. With a trend towards bigger yachts growing more than previously realized, the wholesale value produced by the 340 employees at the plant improved more than 10 percent over the previous year, setting a new high mark for the American arm of the international boatbuilder. “Having not only attained a new level for dollars shipped, but also introducing five brand new models within a very short period of time, our team has proven able to compete on the world class level,” said Beneteau USA President Wayne L. Burdick. Morningstar Expands in Chesapeake, Gaston HUDGINS, Va. - A $2 million expansion and upgrade is planned for the Gwynn’s Island Boatel, recently acquired by Morningstar Marinas of Matthews, N.C. The 20-year-old marina is the first Chesapeake Bay facility in the company’s portfolio and its fourth coastal marina, joining The Boathouse at Golden Isles in St. Simon’s, Ga.; Bahia Bleu Marina in Savannah, Ga., and The Reserve Harbor Yacht Club in Pawley’s Island, S.C. Morningstar also operates three major marinas on Lake Norman, N.C., and recently paid $3.26 million for Eaton Ferry Marina, the largest marina on Lake Gaston, N.C. The company now operates more than 2,500 dry and wet berths. The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

Mariners School Expands into Carolinas NEW BERN, N.C. –New Jersey-based Mariners School expanded its offerings into North Carolina in October. Already scheduled class locations include New Bern, Oriental, Morehead City, Raleigh and Wilmington. Expansion is planned across both Carolinas and into Georgia. Former U.S. Coast Guardsman Capt. Judy Swanson (pictured right) based in New Bern has been named southeast director. During her two decades of service, she worked aboard a buoy tender in North Carolina. She has more than 26 years experience in the maritime industry, including issuing USCG licenses. Mariners School USCG-approved course for Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel license (commonly known as the “six-pack” license) is held over three weekends with weekend or on-line upgrades, endorsements and renewals available. Call Swanson at (252)514-0015. Marina Re-opens With New Name, Docks CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. - Oceana Marina at Intracoastal Waterway Mile 161 in Carolina Beach, N.C., has changed ownership and boasts a new name, new docks and new facilities. New owner David Joyner has renamed the facility Joyner Marina. After a lengthy major facelift, Joyner Marina is now open to the public with new docks installed by Sound Marine. The 69 slips ranging from 35 to 50 feet and two 90-foot T-docks are now for sale or long-term and transient leases. Amenities include water and power, diesel, gasoline, showers, laundry facilities and a full ship’s store. Call (910)458-5053 for information. Mackeys Landing Marina Adds Restaurant MACKEYS LANDING, N.C. - Owners Henry and Joanne Yates continue to expand services at Mackey’s Landing Marina, which they bought in 2005 with partner Tom Wilson. They opened a ships store in 2006 and added Mackey’s Crab Bar and Grill last September. The 48-slip marina is on the site of a historic ferry landing established in 1735 on the south shore of Albemarle Sound east of Plymouth. In recent decades, the marina served commercial fishermen with fish houses and a net and rope company on site. It was converted into a pleasure craft marina in the mid-90s. The current owners hope to add another 75 slips in an existing basin on the property. They also have 350 acres on the opposite shore of the creek where they envision a campground. Charleston Yachting expansion CHARLESTON, S.C. - Charleston Yachting celebrated the doubling of their flagship chandlery with a grand re-opening on Dec. 1. The location now includes more than 4,500 sq. ft. of retail floor space allowing the company to increase inventory to better serve both local and online customers through the store’s website, CharlestonYachting.com. Jan/Feb 2008 Carolina Currents 19

Owner Randy Draftz said he also intends to expand local regatta and rendezvous support with event donations and management and by hosting on-site sailing seminars in the new space. Founded in 2005, Charleston Yachting provides more than 27 years of retail sailing business knowledge to their customers.

Overton’s Acquired by Gander Mountain GREENVILLE, N.C. - Gander Mountain Company, an outdoor lifestyle products and services store, has acquired specialty water sports and marine accessory store Overton’s Inc. for approximately $70 million in cash. The Greenville, N.C.based Overton’s generated more than $90 million in revenue in 2006 and distributes more than 15 million catalogs annually. In addition to retail stores in Greenville and Raleigh, N.C., Overton’s operates a fulfillment center and call center with excess capacity to support new Gander Mountain Internet and catalog marketing efforts. Overton’s will operate under the same name as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gander Mountain. Cedar Shores Marina Expanding ALBEMARLE SOUND, N.C. - Cedar Shores, a 40-acre community on the banks of Albemarle Sound, is adding 32 new slips to its existing 10-slip marina in order to provide water access to buyers of all 36 homesites and 10 cottage residences. Rampage Moves to Wisconsin WILMINGTON, N.C. - KCS International Inc. announced the relocation of Rampage Sport Fishing Yachts from Navassa, N.C., just outside of Wilmington, to Oconto, Wisc., where sister company Cruisers Yachts has been manufacturing boats for more than five decades. The Rampage line was launched in the mid-80s and purchased in by KCS in 1989. The vessles have been designed and built for the past four years in the Wilmington area. Georgia Marina Conference Filling Up ATLANTA, Ga. - Early registration for the International Marina & Boatyard Conference is the highest in the conference’s history. The Association of Marina Industries and the American Boat Builders and Repairers Association - owners and operators of IMBC - are gearing up for their largest conference ever scheduled for Jan. 19-22 in Atlanta, Ga. The show includes seminars, exhibits and a field trip to marinas along Lake Lanier. Visit www.marinaassociation.org/imbc. Skipper Bob Bought by Dozier’s ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Dozier’s Waterway Guide has taken over publication of Skipper Bob Publications in the wake of author Skipper Bob Reib’s death earlier in the year. His wife Elaine Reib said she will continue to help promote the guides to cruisers. West Marine in Carolina Beach Shuttered CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. - The nation’s largest marine supply chain closed another North Carolina store in a Carolina Beach strip mall recently. A West Marine company spokesman said the closing is part of an ongoing restructuring to trim underperforming stores. 20 Carolina Currents Jan/Feb 2008

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he year is 2008, and we have put a man on the moon, landed a rover on Mars, and developed a wrapping paper that sticks to itself. Our lives are supposedly made easier by the proliferation of cell phones (may they all rot in a damp place), video games, 4,000-inch HD TVs, boom boxes that can be heard in the next state and, of course, advancements in boats. As all who read nautical publications know, compu-digi hull designs, polyethylmethuselah lines, and mechanical geegawhs and doo-dads like left-handed gastangulators have significantly improved our pastime in the last 20 or so years. Great minds have developed Kevlar, fiberglass, Corian and myriad other materials to lighten, strengthen and upgrade our second greatest dollar investment (or divestment, depending on your outlook). Why then, I ask, can’t the great minds of the world come up with a head (toilet to the uninitiated) that does not need repairing every fourth flush? Any sailor worth his salt meaning he’s sailed a boat with a flushing head longer than four or five hours - knows this device is a bane to waterborne existence. Put a flushing head aboard a boat and the first one to use the hateful thing will drop the toilet roll wrapping paper down the bowel, where it will reach the first joker valve, which is attached to the leveling-flapping stopper that controls the miniature valve opening to the baffling baffle. Once inside that baffle, it will not proceed to the

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weighted, spring-operated, self-leveling bezeled formulator and the head will cease to flush. However, it will begin to overflow the bowl, necessitating the emptying of all items stored below the sink so that the seacock handle can be shut off. If one is truly lucky, said handle will work, or one is likely to pay a visit to Davy Jones. All that said, SeaWings, my new-tome Hunter 40.5 has two of these devices - meaning heads - that are, in fact, direct relations in terms of complication to any number of nuclear power plants. The one

that services the forward stateroom did not work from the get-go. So, after tackling all other things that had to be done to make our new yacht Corbett-like, I addressed the hateful mission of rebuilding this device. After driving to my local Tiffany’s (aka West Marine), for only $64.73 I bought the rebuild kit - a plastic bag full of components, some as small as the hairs on my

head, and dashed back to start the restoration. It was 0930 on a warm and beautiful Saturday morning. Surprisingly, the old pump came off with little effort, requiring just two trips back home to get a 32-inch screwdriver (well, maybe not quite that long), and then a spring-loaded gripper to recover the lost screw that fell into the bilge. With the

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$12 per foot with a 40-foot minimum - esRIDGETON, N.C. - Some lower Neuse sentially tripling the rent for some owners of River projects are in construction mode, some are ready to open and others are either smaller boats. (Across the river, Wynn said he expects Bridgeton Harbor’s monthly rent to on hold or pulling the plug entirely. run under $8 per foot.) Sunset Harbour Yacht Club, a 400-slip dry/ To protest the rate hike, some marina deniwet slip project in Bridgeton is on the back zens have organized a group they call New burner after funding dried up. Bern Against Water Access Rights EncroachBut just downstream, work on Bridgeton ment, or New Bern AWARE (newbernaware. Harbor is going at full tilt. In November, Juorg). The group argued at a city council piter USA Inc. broke ground on the 129-slip meeting in November that the Grand’s easemarina, part of a $500 million community ment was granted improperly since the city stretching over 700 acres. The deepwater, owns a 30-foot strip of land along the shore state-of-the art floating docks on three piers will accommodate yachts from 40 to 150 feet. between the hotel and the water. Under state Dockage on the face dock outside of the wave law, only the owners of waterfront property can be granted riparian rights. City officials attenuators will be available early 2008 for had no immediate response. transient vessels up to 200 feet. It looks like the Grand will remain the Boaters will enjoy concierge services, wirecity’s largest marina for a while. Florida less Internet, cable TV, laundry and bathdeveloper Will Stout of Realmark Develophouse. The adjoining Bridgeton Harbor Yacht ment retreated from his plans to build River Club will serve as the center of social activity Harbour Marina, a 200-slip facility, as part of including a place to dine. a 25-acre developProject managConstruction continues apace ment. He changed er Thomas Wynn at Bridgeton Harbor, N.C. his mind after city said plans call for officials balked at his a sailing school proposal for a pair in the adjacent of 15-story condos commercial buildings on the site. buildings, and he The company’s 80hopes to acquire acre property on the a small fleet of opposite Bridgeton San Juan 21s shore, which include (which were built the planned 10-acre, in Bridgeton in 200 wet/400 dry-slip River Shore Marina, is the 1970s) for regular races. also reportedly being pulled off the table. “Since New Bern Grand announced their price hike, we’ve had lots of people coming Oriental Opening over here looking for slips,” Wynn said. Meanwhile, down river near Oriental, the New Bern Shuffling Besides formally launching their effort to sell slips in October, the New Bern Grand (formerly known as the Sheraton Marina) sent notice to existing tenants that rent would be going up - way up - on Dec. 1. The monthly fee jumped from $6.50 per foot to

first 90 slips in River Dunes will be open for business in January. Accessed from Broad Creek, the marina features floating Brazilian hardwood docks, fuel, bathhouse, pool and an on-site dining room in the adjoining Harbor Club. The manmade Grace Harbor has room for a total of 400 eventual slips.

around the aisles until I regain my composure. Collecting my wits, I step up to the checkout counter with a carton the size of a full toilet, which it was, and pay the man. Back at the boat, I remove the old head, which went well. I didn’t even have to run home for tools. It was time to install the new head, which is supposedly identical to the one just yanked from the bowels of my boat. Right! The new device is a quarter inch wider than its older sister (no doubt to accommodate the expanding average girth of sailors over the past decade). Others on the dock or aboard surrounding boats soon retreat elsewhere, as

the air turned blue throughout the marina, and the O level plummeted. My cussing and ranting did the trick, as I somehow shrunk the beast long enough to get two retaining bolts in place. The remaining pair submitted easily. Hoses attached, seacock opened, and voila, a functional head for at least four or five flushes, or until some guest attempts to pump a wad of paper towels into the holding tank. The time of this momentous finish: 1715, just seven hours, 15 minutes, $211.60 and three skinned knuckles from start to end. I hate heads … ‘cept when I really need one.

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ince Native Americans in dugout canoes met English explorers charting the coast in the late 1500s, up through the cruisers who flock there today, boaters have long been drawn to the shores where the Tar River empties into the Pamlico River. English, Irish and Scottish settlers eventually moved to the area - named Beaufort County in 1712 - from Virginia, seeking larger tracts of cheaper land. Conflicts soon arose between the new settlers and the Tuscaroras, the dominant tribe before the Colonial Period. James Bonner started the town on his own farm in the 1770s, more than five decades after North Carolina’s first town, Bath, was founded just 15 miles to the east. Bonner originally called his town Forks of the Tar but, after serving in the Continental Army, he returned home in 1776 and renamed it for his commanding officer - Gen. George Washington. Incorporated in 1782, it was the first town named for Washington and is often referred to as the Original Washington or Little Washington. During the War for Independence, Washington provided a strategic supply port for the Continental Army. After the

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!"#$%&$'()*+,%(war, it grew in importance as a commercial and cultural center due to its location on navigable waterways. Tar, pitch, turpentine, rosin, shingles, furs, tobacco and beeswax were among the products shipped from the busy harbor. It was not unusual to see 20 cargo ships at anchor. The county seat was relocated from Bath to Washington in 1785. During the Civil War, Washington fell early to Federal troops, who set fire to naval stores they left behind on their departure. The fire swept across the town destroying most of Washington’s early buildings of historical and architectural significance. Another reminder of the conflict is the remains of a Union battleship, the Picket, sunk in the river. Residents rebuilt after the war and steamers supplanted the earlier sailing vessels. But another fire in 1900 again destroyed much of the town. Most of the downtown late Victorian commercial architecture seen today was rebuilt in the decade after this second conflagration, although several structures in the Historic District from the late 1700s and early 1800s survived both fires.

A period of downtown revitalization began in the early 1990s that continues today. The group Downtown Washington on the Water is spearheading the efforts, and one of their aims is to improve connectivity between the waterfront and downtown, including public areas and a pedestrian and bicycle trail system. New shops and restaurants continue to open and operate in the area overlooking the river. Today, cruising vessels line the river in place of the commercial cargo vessels of yesteryear.

Navigating Washington The Washington waterfront is approximately 25 nautical miles from the Intracoastal Waterway, and 65 nautical miles from the Atlantic Ocean inlet at Ocracoke. Chart 11554 covers the Pamlico River west of the Intracoastal Waterway. Channel depth at the Washington waterfront is charted at nine feet. The water east of the Norfolk Southern Railroad trestle is reported to be thin. The Pamlico River is has no lunar tides, although its level can vary by two feet or more as a result of strong wind-driven tides. Those with deep Aerial view of downtown showing the railroad bridge (left) and Highway 17 bridge (bottom right)

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draft vessels should transit the area with caution. Major construction is expected along the waterfront in 2008 associated with the Moss Landing development’s 90-slip marina east of the Estuarium, expansion of the city docks, and the addition of private docks associated with condos immediately east of the U.S. Highway 17 bridge. A new Highway 17 bypass with a high-rise bridge west of the current one is also being constructed. To open the train trestle, phone (252)975-1017. A trestle attendant (who doesn’t respond to radio or horn signals) should be on duty at all times. If you don’t have a phone aboard, hail the city docks and ask them to call for you. A no-wake zone is in effect on the Pamlico River between the Highway 17 bridge and the railroad trestle. The Highway 17 bridge, which connects Washington with Chocowinity on the opposite shore delineates where the Tar River, heading westward upstream, meets the Pamlico River flowing downstream to the east. If you wish to head up the Tar River and require more than 10-feet of vertical clearance, call (252)946-8070 at least 24 hours in advance to schedule an opening of the Highway 17 bridge. On the downtown waterfront, dockage is available at no charge for up to 48 hours along five 80-foot parallel docks. This area is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Water and electricity are not available at these locations. All vessels are required to register with the dock attendant. Thirty-six city boat slips with electricity and water are available for vessels up to 35 feet long, 15 feet wide with drafts up to 10 feet. Seven slips are kept open for transient boats. Charges are $1 per day per foot of vessel or $260 per month, paid in advance. Short-term docking for up to six hours is available for $7.50 per slip including water 24 Carolina Currents Jan/Feb 2008

and electricity. Call (252)975-9367 ext. 221 or VHF 16 for reservations 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday (closed holidays). Call early for popular weekends, special events and holiday periods. A federal Boating Infrastructure Grant-funded project will add two finger docks for 12 more visiting boats to the existing city docks. Planned for summer 2008, these will be paid slips. The number of free slips on the parallel docks will be reduced to three 80-foot docks. Longer vessels can be accommodated along the ends of the boat docks and along the parallel docks. A dock attendant is normally on duty in the small office on the west end of Stewart Parkway adjacent to the public restrooms. The dinghy dock at the west end of the bulkhead can also be used for launching small boats. Shower facilities are available for registered boaters, although water may be unavailable during cold weather. Pumpout is also available for $2 at the

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!"#$%&'()& boat slips with assistance from the dock attendant. Adjacent to the city docks, Carolina Wind Yachting Center (252)946-4653 has dockage available, as well as a yacht brokerage, charter boats and a sailing school. Boats may also anchor in the Pamlico River. A public mooring field in the Pamlico River between the train trestle and the Highway 17 bridge was floated as an idea at a public meeting last fall. Since this would require new state legislation, don’t expect it to appear anytime soon. On the nearby Chocowinity fork of the Pamlico River, Twin Lakes Yacht Basin (252)946-5700 is a campground with a marina. Facilities include a store, laundry, bathhouse, a launch ramp and a fuel dock with gasoline only. Transient slips are avail-

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2174 has a full-service yard, on-site chandlery, charter boats, boat brokerage, a canvas shop and readily accepts transient boaters in its 170 wet-slip marina. Dockage might also be found at the adjacent Broad Creek Marina (252)9740110, but call ahead as there is no office on site. The only dockside fuel available in the area for deep-draft boats is found just upstream at Washington Yacht and Country Club (252) 946-6872. Slips are for members only. For those with trailerable boats, there are two city boat ramp facilities. Both require traveling under a low bridge if heading for the downtown waterfront, so check for adequate clearance: • City Boat Docks at Runyon Creek, East Main and Park Drive. Two boat ramps, docks, parking for cars and trailers, and a covered picnic shelter. Restrooms and outside showers located across Park Drive in the Havens Garden park. • Mason’s Landing at Tranters Creek, Clark’s Neck Road. Handicapped accessible facility with two ramps, docks and parking for cars and trailers. The Recreation Department is developing canoe trails starting from this location. The channel is not well marked and water is shallow outside of the channel. Next year, boaters will also have a drystack storage option in town, if all goes to plan for Park Boat Company. The powersports dealership has applied for permits to convert their old facility on Highway 17 just south of the bridge into a drystack marina with 200 dry slips accommodating boats up to 33 feet. It will also include a ships store, launch ramp, fuel and 10 wet slips for staging boats.

Getting Oriented Ashore Washington’s rich cultural heritage spans more than two centuries. It has been home to countless merchants, each with their own unique offerings. Eclectic shops, boutiques and galleries still line the streets of the historic waterfront district offering a wide range of antiques, curiosities, art and essentials. The Washington Visitor Center, 138 S. Market St., has maps and brochures to help get oriented. 9,:#;#9<+,.#=<*%)>>?# @A.)*B@C)*,('*+ !D!E86DE!"FG

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If you need provisions, a Kwik Mart convenience store at Brown and East Third streets, and a dollar store with basic provisions at Market and East Third streets are in walking distance. Wine, beer, cheese and specialty foods can be found at Washington Wine & Gourmet (252)974-2870, 228 W. Main St. The nearest large grocery store is about 1.5 miles north of downtown on Highway 17 (Bridge St.) at 15th Street. For boat parts, a West Marine is located in easy walking distance at the intersection of

NOAA Chart 11554 extracts showing the Washington and (inset) Broad Creek areas and Pamlico River (above). Charts are intended to show the general area but are not up to date. NOT TO BE USED FOR NAVIGATION

Bridge and Third streets. For fishing tackle, Warren’s Sport Headquarters is convenient at 240 West Main St. The Visitor Center has a free computer for Internet access and The Meeting Place Café has wi-fi. There is a Post Office in the downtown area at 222 W. Second St. A range of dining options await downtown ranging from casual to upscale: The Meeting Place Café, (252)975-6370, 225 W. Main St. has wraps, quiches, light fare and also does catering. The Mecca (252)946-4450, 129 N. Market St., has breakfast, lunch and dinner menus including hand patted burgers and shrimp burgers. The chili topping is highly rated at Bill’s Hot Dogs (252)946-3343, 109 Gladden St., which has been around forever. Pia’s of Washington (252)940-0600, 156 West Main St., serves lunch and dinner including steak and fish dishes. Down on Main Street (locally called “Dom’s”) (252)940-1988, 107 W. Main St., includes dockside service and $5 lunch specials. Wednesday nights is half-price hot wings and dollar domestic beer. Curiosity Shoppe Cafe and Bar (252)975-1397, 201 W. Main St., has fine

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food in a relaxed atmosphere as well as Thursday night Tapas and half price wine by the bottle. Satisfy your sweet tooth at Scoops Ice Cream Shop (252)974-1114, 217 West Main St. (they also have morning coffee), or “A Slice of Heaven” Gourmet Dessert and Coffee Bar, (252)9482300, 210 W. Main Street, for pies, cakes and other sweets as well as coffee and teas, and Sunday brunch. Just east of downtown, Backwater Jacks Tiki Bar & Grill at The Fun Zone, (252)975-1090, 1052 E. Main St. has casual lunch and dinner in a fun,

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Current Destination !"#$%&'()& waterfront atmosphere. Various Bed and Breakfast establishments are located downtown including Pamlico House Inn (252)946-7184 and Moss House B&B (252)975-3967. The chain hotels are located along Highway 17. Contact the Washington Visitor Center at (800)546-0162 for reservation assistance.

Caution: This information is not intended to be used for navigation and while we strive for accuracy we cannot accept responsibility for errors. Consult the latest charts, local notices to mariners and other navigational aids and use sound seamanship if you intend to visit a destination by boat. Carolina Currents assumes no liability for damages arising from use of this information.

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Major art and music festivals each year include the East Carolina Wildlife Arts Festival in February (see p.14), Music in the Streets, which features North Carolina bands downtown once per month May through October, and Smoke on the Water in late October featuring BBQ and chili cookoffs. Enjoy history throughout the Downtown Washington Historic District listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Established in 1978 and spanning two miles, the district encompasses more than 600 properties, including 18 antebellum buildings, homes that housed Federal troops during the Civil War, depots and hotels from the heyday of railroads, and warehouses that once loaded ships bound for the West Indies and beyond. Nearly 30 unique structures are listed in the collectable Walking Tour Guides available from the Visitor’s Center. On the self-guided 1.9-mile stroll you have the luxury of going at your own pace and enjoying the scenery. To learn more history of Washington during the War Between the States, drop in to the Beaufort Hyde Martin Library at 158 N. Market St. in the old courthouse building where you can read the first hand stories of people who lived through the whole ordeal. The North Carolina Estuarium, (252)948-0000, 223 E. Water St., explores the life of the Pamlico-Tar River system through more than 200 exhibits, interactive presentations and guided river tours. Highlights include unique environmental artwork, living aquariums and the “Crab Pot” gift shop. Native plants fill the Estuarium gardens. The popular seasonal pontoon boat River Roving tours require reservations. Special programs are offered throughout the year. One of the most popular is a decoy painting workshop for children in February. The Tar-Pamlico River basin feeds The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

into Pamlico Sound, the second largest estuary in the United States. The mix of fresh water and salt water provides a vital ecosystem that acts as a nursery for more than 90 percent of all the commercial seafood species caught in North Carolina. The river’s water quality is under pressure from upstream hog farms and other developments. Learn more from the Pamlico-Tar River Foundation, (252)946-7211, www.ptrf.org. Visit many of the unique downtown shops that offer everything from hunting gear, fine wines, books and cigars to antiques and one-of-a-kind artworks. Local art is always a reflection of place. Local musicians, artists and craftsmen have developed a voice and a vision unique to the Inner Banks. Drop in on some of the galleries like Riverwalk Gallery, a co-op of mostly local artists at 139 W. Main St. Local art is also displayed at the Beaufort County Arts Council, located in the historic 1904 Railroad Depot, 110 North Gladden St. The historic Turnage Theater, 150 W. Main St. (www.turnagetheater.com) reopened in November and plays host to local and touring theater, music, dance and film performances. Simply sit back, relax and take in the atmosphere along the waterfront. Stroll the 1,500-foot-long promenade along the Pamlico River designed for both pedestrian and boat traffic and the boardwalk through a wetland area east of the Estuarium. Paddle along the unhurried creeks, fish along the shores of the Pamlico and hike the over eight miles of well-marked trails at nearby Goose Creek State Park (free admission), accessed from NC 264/Camp Leach Road 10 miles east of Washington. Boardwalks and nature trails wind along its 1,400 acres of natural beauty and marshlands. Learn more about wetlands at the Environmen-

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tal Education Visitor Center. There is also a boat ramp at Dinah’s Landing on the west side of Goose Creek. Visit ncparks. gov. Admire the painted blue crab statues (above) created by local artists on display throughout downtown. The city sponsored the “Crabs on the Move” public art project recently with the help of the Beaufort County Arts Council and the Pine Needle Garden Club. Stock up on local produce at the Farmers Market, Saturday mornings April-October on the waterfront. Go play at Havens Garden Park located on the Pamlico River on Park Drive, just before the Runyon Creek Bridge. Park hours year-round are sunrise to sunset, though restroom facilities are closed November to February. Facilities include covered picnic shelters, playground equipment, a fishing pier (popular for handline crabbing) and open grass areas for volleyball, tag football and other activities. Just across the road, Inner Banks Outfitters offers kayak and bicycle sales and rentals, guided tours, a free water bottle for first time Washington visitors and much more. By winter, all thoughts turn to striper fishing, locally called “rockfish.” Smaller, hungry 5- to 15-pound stripers enter Pamlico, Albemarle and Currituck sounds, and fine rock fishing is a wintertime staple in the Pamlico River. The last several winters have produced excellent striper catches in general, particularly for anglers fishing afternoons with bucktails, crankbaits and plugs around structures and bridges. Jan/Feb 2008 Carolina Currents 27

EcoBoating Shell Recycling Efforts Boost Oyster Recovery

he native Eastern oyster (Crassotrea virginica) population in the Carolinas has declined 90 percent since the early 1900s. Causes include harvesting with dredges that destroy oyster reefs, pollutants such as runoff from burgeoning waterfront developments, fertilizers and erosion, and increases in diseases infecting weakened oysters. The decline in water quality from pollutants inhibits new oyster growth and juvenile oyster development. As filter feeders, a healthy mature oyster can remove plankton and detritus from up to 60 gallons of water per day. As oyster populations decrease, the loss of their filtration ability allows water quality to worsen, further inhibiting new oyster growth, and a vicious cycle of decline ensues. In response, North and South Carolina have both launched efforts to re-establish oyster reefs through shell recycling programs and, in North Carolina, oyster hatcheries. Shell collection bins (see photo) are becoming common sights with more than 67 in North Carolina (ncfisheries.net/shellfish/recycle4) and 16 in South Carolina (saltwaterfishing.sc.gov/oyster.html). Shells are also gathered from restaurants. In South Carolina, the need for shells is so great that 29,000 bushels of shells were purchased with Saltwater Recreational Fishing License funds for replanting public shellfish beds. In North Carolina a new state law prohibits state government agencies from using oyster shell in landscaping. When oysters spawn, the larvae need a hard surface on which to attach and grow. The most productive surface is other oyster shells. Adult oysters and shells of dead oysters emit chemicals that attract oyster larvae. Oysters are not only important for their ability to improve water quality and their food value; the reefs also provide essential habitat, attracting numerous other marine organisms, such as algae, worms, barnacles, crabs, shrimp and small minnows, which in turn attract bigger fish. From a historic low of 38,000 bushels harvested in North Carolina in 2000, the oyster harvest has more than doubled to 85,000 bushels in 2006 - but we have a long way to go before returning to the historic oyster populations of the 1880s when nearly 400,000 bushels were harvested each year.

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Waterfront property owners can help clean up local waters by growing oyster gardens along shorelines or under their docks. If you have access to an estuarine shoreline property in areas designated as open to harvesting, you can grow oysters for personal use without needing a license or permit. Just plant cultch (hard substrate such as recycled oyster shells) to start a bed. This is best done during the summer when oyster larvae are in the water. Keep your cultch clear of sediment to allow larvae to settle, then continue to keep the spat (juvenile oysters) free of sediment and allow them to grow for two or three years before harvesting. Growing oysters under docks is a bit more specialized requiring special permits and training. Visit ncfisheries.net/shellfish/UDOC1. htm for details. 28 Carolina Currents Jan/Feb 2008

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ie-hard sailors in many parts of the Carolinas like to start each New Year afloat. Given the proper apparel, we can think of no better tradition. In Oriental the informal Instead of Regatta provides a fun run around the Neuse River marks and gives local sailors something to do “instead of ” watching football. During a mandatory “attitude adjustment” post-race skippers’ meeting, the top three boats are determined by the fishbowl method. Just up the river, the Blackbeard Sailing Club in New Bern will take part in their 36th Annual Fred Latham Regatta - named for the sailor who has participated in every one of those races. “We’ve raced when it was 34 degrees and blowing 20 knots. We just did one run around the marks. And we’ve had years when it’s 60 degrees and we enjoyed four races,” said Mark Weinheimer, longtime BSC member and local sailmaker. In South Carolina, the Charleston Ocean Racing Association will round up cold tolerant crews for the annual Hangover Race in Charleston Harbor. Don’t know if the race is a cure for overindulgence on New Year’s Eve, but it’s worth a try. Lake sailors aren’t immune to the call of cold water. Western Carolina Sailing Club on Lake Hartwell starts its year with the Annual Frostbite Race at 11 a.m., including a hot dog cookout for lunch followed by an afternoon of sailing, and Columbia

Sailing Club holds its Hangover Regatta for Sunfish, Hobie Cats, Optimists and JY 15s. And back up north, the Lake Norman Yacht Club hosts the 22nd Annual Ice Bucket Invitational for J-Boats, Ensigns, MC Scows, San Juans, Ultimate 20s, Highlanders and Flying Scots. Norman is also the site of The Icicle Series held on Jan. 12, 19, Feb. 9 and 23, open to members of LNYC, Outrigger Yacht Club and PenConditions were mild but stormy for the ‘Instead of’ regatta in Oriental last year

insula Yacht Club. Contact Race Chairman John Guthrie (704)376-7874 for details. Lake Townsend Yacht Club in Greensboro, N.C., kicked off its frostbite series in December and continues with the Frigid Digit Race on Jan. 5, the Snow Flake Race on Feb. 2 and March Madness on March 1.

Hurricane Season End and 2008 Predictions

urricane forecaster William Gray’s Colorado State University team issued a prediction in early December for seven Atlantic hurricanes, three of them major, during the 2008 season. “Despite fairly inactive 2006 and 2007 hurricane seasons, we believe that the Atlantic basin is still in an active hurricane cycle,” Gray said. “This active cycle is expected to continue at least for another decade or two.” As Carolina boaters know, such predictions are not always on the mark. Gray initially forecast nine hurricanes for the The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

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2007 Atlantic hurricane season, and later lowered that prediction to eight. Only six hurricanes formed with just one reaching the U.S. mainland. In 2007, cooler temperatures inhibited hurricane formation, and wind shear in the central tropical Atlantic helped tear developing hurricanes apart. The team also predicted nine hurricanes for the 2006 season, when only five developed. Gray’s team stated that in seven of the past nine years, they correctly predicted whether the season would be above or below average.

The Carolina Sailing Club’s Jordan Winter Series began in December and continues Jan. 6, 20, Feb. 3, 17, and March 9. Racing usually draws an assortment of small boats including Flying Scots and Tanzers. Also ongoing is the Neuse Yacht Racing Association’s Winter Series. Race 5 is Jan. 12 and Race 6 is Jan. 26. CORA also has its Frostbite Series cranking up in Charleston Harbor on Jan. 12 and continuing Jan. 27, Feb. 16 and March 1. Finally, if you want to get out in the cold water this winter and you have access to a Sunfish, then you’re invited to join a hardy bunch of sailors in New Bern for the annual Hot Toddy Series. Races will be held Jan. 5, 19, Feb. 2, 16, March 1, 15, 29 and April 12. Contact Rob Eberle for details at eberlemarine@suddenlink.net. One other event for members of the South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association to put on their calendars is the SAYRA Annual Meeting in Augusta, Ga., Feb. 1-3. ~~~ Big news for race fans was announced recently: the 2008 Melges 24 U.S. National Championship will be held in Charleston Sept. 18-21. Charleston Melges racer Reggie Fairchild will serve as Fleet Captain. The event takes place just a few weeks ahead of the 2008 North American Championship in Annapolis, Md.

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Paddling North Carolina

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f you’re a cruiser traversing new waters you know that a chart only provides minimal information, but you can usually find a cruising guidebook to tell you what to expect in each port and where to find the best anchorages. Similarly, anglers have fishing guides divulging some of the best fishing holes in which to wet a line (although you have to suspect the author keeps at least one secret spot for himself ). For those who prefer to explore the Tar Heel waters under paddle power, an essential companion has long been the book Paddling Eastern North Carolina with Paul Ferguson. With his second edition released in early 2007, Ferguson adds more than 600 new miles of maps, trip descriptions and advice to his already impressive tome. Ferguson defines “Eastern North Carolina” in the broadest sense, covering some three-fourths of the state including nine river basins from the Yadkin-Pee Dee Basin just south of Greensboro and everything to the East. He omits only the mountain and western Piedmont regions where streams vary greatly based on rainfall and are prone to waterfalls and frequent rapids due to the steep gradient of the land. While the guide covers some popular big boat cruising grounds such as the Dismal Swamp Canal, it is not intended

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for that audience and does not contain information such as depths and bridge clearance heights. Still, it would be great for cruisers to have aboard for side trips exploring smaller waters in a dinghy. Ferguson launches the book with a broad sweep covering billions of years of geologic history to describe how the mountains, plains and coast - and the interweaving waterways - have developed through plate tectonics, changes in sea levels and erosion. “Paddling the waters of North Carolina offers an excellent opportunity to view the results of geologic evolution,” he writes. “The story is written in the rapids running over rocks, clay layers and fossils exposed on banks, sand ridges, and peat layers of swamps.” He then offers paddling safety tips for avoiding strainers (dangerous obstacles like fallen trees) and foot entrapments, what to do after broaching and equipment recommendations. More helpful hints cover accessing streams, paddling courtesy, river camping, how to read paddling gauges to determine safe water levels and where to find information about water quality. He then delves into detailed descriptions of more than 3,200 miles of paddling trips on 97 streams. Just the names of destinations such as Cowhorn Swamp,

Devil’s Gut, Drowning Creek or Whipping Creek evoke adventure. In 527 pages Ferguson meticulously describes trips on rivers, creeks and swamps, some not covered in the first edition of the guidebook. Each trip includes tips, maps, distance, difficulty ratings, width and gauge information, camping availability and ratings of scenery quality. Dozens of black and white photos provide a preview of what can be expected along the waterways. Finally, five appendices provide sources for further information including books, websites, government agencies and paddling organizations. Ferguson has paddled the streams of North Carolina for more than three decades and has led trips for several canoe clubs. He’s been down these waters more than a few times and knows his stuff. He has served the Carolina Canoe Club as president, board member, and safety and training officer, and he is a member of the Coastal Canoeists, Lumber River Canoe Club, American Canoe Association and American Whitewater. He has also served on boards of the North Carolina Rivers Assessment, North Carolina Trails Association and Dan River Basin Association. Published 2007 by Pocosin Press, ISBN 978-0-9729268-1-9.

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s armchair sailors, we’ve read of many small boats making major voyages. These stories glorify, simplify or terrify, depending upon the disposition of the author and their particular experience with the winds and sea. Armed with these vicarious accounts, it’s our turn to experience firsthand those waters where there is no land in sight. My wife, Sheryl, and I learned to sail on the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound. Although conditions there can be challenging, land is always in sight, the depth allows easy anchor deployment, and Sea Tow is only a VHF call away. With winter approaching, we were ready to sail our 35-foot Southern Cross, Prudence, to the Bahamas and Caribbean islands beyond. One could make a long offshore run towards Bermuda, turn right, and make landfall in the Virgins. A slightly quicker right turn after crossing the Gulf Stream takes one directly to the Bahamas. Short offshore hops between inlets along the U.S. coast can keep one west of the Gulf Stream until an eventual crossing from Florida to the Bahamas. Finally, one can motor 1,000 statute miles along the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway before making that same Gulf Stream crossing. We settled on option three because we didn’t want to skip the Bahamas and we felt a little too inexperienced to immediately take on the crossing of the Stream when winter storms can make those waters treacherous. We preferred to save that experience for a shorter hop from Florida. In addition, our current outgoing communication capabilities are limited to cell phone and VHF radio, neither of which

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EDITOR’S NOTE: In our July/August issue, we ran a story about Doug and Sheryl Mayle’s first sea trial, an eventful trip from Oriental to Whortonsville. Some two years after that fateful experience, the couple have moved onto their second boat and begun their first southward cruise. As of this writing, Prudence was tied to a mooring ball in Stuart, Fla., while her crew awaited a weather window to cross the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas.

switch and turn it back off. The gray-lit has a range beyond a 20- to 30-mile disimage of chaotic waves for as far as the tance. Finally, although late in the season, eye could see in all directions was not the November can still bring hurricanes. We’ve done the ICW from Norfolk, Va. morning I had hoped for. The rough ride continued. to Wrightsville Beach, N.C. Although the Rounding the shoals off Cape Fear, we scenery and towns one encounters along tacked toward Charleston, 120 nautical the way can be enjoyable, we mostly recall miles away, and found a very different saillong days of keeping one eye on the next ing experience. We were now surfing down pair of markers and one eye on the depth steep waves. The Autohelm could handle gauge, as the engine droned on. this and Sheryl felt better, so I went below We wanted a new experience, and we to sleep. got it. Our first offshore jump took 48 The noise of a hours. We departed boat under sail in Beaufort, N.C., went E)$+6#*/F.0&+01*6$+,-+ big seas is unbeout around FryD)*,&0D+=*A$'+-,#+*'+-*#+ lievable. We have ing Pan Shoals, and entered at Charleston, *'+&)$+$/$+D,".B+'$$+0%+*..+ a solid blue water vessel capable of S.C. By the time we B0#$D&0,%'+=*'+%,&+&)$+ taking these condiset the anchor, I was certain it would mark 1,#%0%6+G+)*B+),2$B+-,#? tions and much worse. But you the end of our first would have thought the boat was being and last - offshore passage. torn apart by the creaks and groans. Sleep The trip started out with perfect sailing that afternoon took the form of catnaps. conditions since we had waited for the Conditions moderated throughout the perfect weather window. A broad reach evening and we forged on through a seccarried us to sunset and we were happy ond night by sticking to our pre-planned and content gliding over the waves as land helm schedule of four hours on, four hours sank below the horizon off our starboard off. By daybreak, we were approaching quarter. Shortly after sunset the weather Charleston and the winds finally abated. window slammed shut. Winds increased We motor sailed to the inlet, fueled by and waves built. With a new moon and adrenaline and the oatmeal cookies that overcast skies, our world was in total darkrepresented the bulk of our sustenance ness making it impossible to interpret the over the sojourn. In a state of extreme confused sea state. sleep deprivation, we mustered the energy The boat began rolling in an unpreto navigate through the inlet and to our dictable fashion. As many people in these selected anchorage, set the hook, and even circumstances would, Sheryl succumbed to seasickness. Relief only came when she closed her eyes. That left me to continue hand-steering through the night. I longed for sunrise, when I was certain that all would be well again. It wasn’t. When the first light peeked over the horizon, I was tempted to reach for a

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cleaned up a bit of the mess accumulated below before at last getting some much needed rest. Certain pursuits require a selective memory, and offshore sailing is one of them. Within days we were recalling the beautiful sunsets and dolphin sightings rather than the exhaustion and nausea. Within a week, we were departing the inlet at Beaufort, S.C., bound for Florida. This second passage would take us four days and expose us to everything from total calm to near gale force winds. It even ended with a tense ride through central Floridaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fort Pierce Inlet at night. But thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s another story. In retrospect, although the conditions we experienced during both trips were wide ranging, there was no extreme danger posed by the winds and sea either to us or our boat. They were merely unfamiliar and uncomfortable. The noise, the motion and the mental intimidation of being on a little boat with nothing but water as far as the eye can see wears you down more than you might expect. In time, we will learn to adjust to these conditions. We will learn to eat better, sleep better and relax while Prudence takes care of us. Having captured and processed this small duration of time away from land, I now reflect upon the stories I have read of others facing much greater challenges during offshore passages, often alone. I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t help but have a new admiration for their courage, patience and perseverance. Perhaps soon we too will sail beyond the range of a nearby safe haven and earn the experience of true blue water cruising. 32 Carolina Currents Jan/Feb 2008

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Last of the Carolina Skipjacks Sails Home

EW BERN, N.C. - After two decades of neglect and another decade of slow recovery, the last existing skipjack known to have been built in North Carolina has a new life as a sailing classroom. Capt. Ralph Hodges built the 62-foot boat in 1915 in Rose Bay, N.C., and named it Ada Mae for his youngest sister. Hatteras village resident Jeff Aiken, one of her grandsons, says that his grandmother loved to keep Capt. Hodges company as he built the boat, chatting and singing along with his sea chanteys. She pestered him with so many questions and stories that he couldn’t help but christen the boat with her name. The skipjack hauled oysters to markets in New Bern, Washington, Belhaven, and other towns in the fall and winter. Laden with vegetables and fruit in the summer, she sailed to Annapolis, Baltimore and other northern ports. In the 19th and early 20th century more than 1,000 skipjacks plied the waters of Chesapeake Bay and hundreds more sailed the shorelines of the Carolina sounds. Today, fewer than 20 remain, and of those only Ada Mae was built in North Carolina. Skipjacks were the workhorses of the oyster dredging fleet. They have shallow draft flat bottoms for getting in close to shore, low rigs for stability, but large booms The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

with big sails down low for power to pull heavy dredges. A broad beam added to stability while low sides allowed dredge gear to be lifted out of the water. Ada Mae’s draft is just 4 feet and its rig is 53-feet high with a sail area of 1,200 square feet. As sail gave way to steam and oyster banks dwindled from over harvesting, shoreline development and pollution (see p. 27), the era of these working vessels waned. Some were dragged into creeks and left to rot. Many skipjack skeletons can still be seen on side channels along the ICW leading from North Carolina to Virginia. A few working vessels have been maintained in Maryland, where an old state law mandates that only sailboats can drag dredges for harvesting oysters. Many skipjacks were purchased from the watermen by “drylanders,”

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yachtsmen realized how much maintenance old wooden boats require. Ada Mae was in just such a state more than a decade ago when it was discovered on the banks of a creek in the Chesapeake. “A student of mine was up in Annapolis and called me one day and said he’d found a North Carolina skipjack,” recalled Dr. Gordon Watts of the Institute for International Maritime Research. “I didn’t believe him because I didn’t think there were any left. But he was right.” Watts mustered a crew and brought the hull back to her homeport in Washington, N.C. in 1995. Then began the lengthy effort to restore her for use as an educational vessel. Eleven years later, on June 30, 2006, Watts worked on a wooden block in the fishhold as others scrambled with running rigging on deck, trying to dress the restored vessel with a new set of sails delivered the day before. “She probably hasn’t been under sail power since the 70s,” Watts estimated. Researchers have attempted to track Ada Mae’s history since its launch. It is believed the vessel continued in the oyster business out of Washington, N.C., through 1946, then was purchased for use in the Chesapeake Bay oyster fishery during the 50s and 60s. After more than Jan/Feb 2008 Carolina Currents 33

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a working fleet of schooners once docked. In December, the skipjack hauled a load of 50 Christmas trees to the site in the tradition of ships that once carried holiday cheer to Great Lakes communities. The trees were sold to help fund the CCC program, which will be modeled after Maryland’s Living Classrooms Foundation and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. Call (252)638-7862 or visit www.carolinacoastalclassrooms.com.

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five decades of pulling dredges, the National Brewing Company purchased Ada Mae for use as a company boat, taking customers and employees on outings. After long years of beer runs, a sail education program adopted the skipjack, but there was seemingly little life left in the neglected hull. “Somebody bought it and tried to restore it then,” said N.C. Maritime Museum curator Paul Fontenoy. “But it was too far gone and he didn’t have the resources for the job.” Some years after that aborted effort, Watt’s student spotted the hull along a shoreline and recognized it for what it was. Watt’s restoration efforts could also have fallen short, but he teamed up with Carolina Coastal Classrooms, a new group seeking a vessel in New Bern, N.C. CCC President and CEO Ben Bunn saw how Ada Mae would fit in with his vision of an education program giving North Carolina school students and teachers a hands-on resource for applying their classroom studies in math, science, ecology, social studies, reading, writing and computer science to real-life shipboard tasks. While the non-profit group’s big goal is to build a schooner in the vein of the S.C. Maritime Heritage Foundation, they saw the Ada Mae as a worthy stepping stone in the right direction. With Bunn’s organization providing manpower and helping to raise funds (including a $25,000 grant from Grady-White Boats), the restoration moved forward. While Watts worked on the block on that June day in 2006, Bunn fit himself into a bosun’s chair and was hoisted up the mast to run halyards and other lines. “We’ll have it rigged in another six hours or so,” Bunn declared as the sun settled toward the horizon. Even with the CCC’s help, the restoration project might have proven too daunting. To gain Coast

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Discgear has a range of DVD/CD holders. Their Discus Sport is a durable, water-resistant design that floats and can hold up to 20 discs in scratch-proof pockets. The rugged case is impact-resistant and is said to protect discs in extreme heat. It might be a good idea for storing your favorites in the boat or in the car. Includes a lanyard. From $15 online. Visit discgear.com. The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

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Seahawk Antifouling Paint Bottom paints are a necessary evil for most boaters. The type of water, boat usage, hull material and water temperature will influence the type of anti-fouling paint that you will need. Seahawk’s Biocop TF is a tin-free self-polishing biocide that we applied to a fiberglass sailboat to test. It comes in a range of colors and was easy to apply. Unlike many bottom paints, it didn’t get too gloopy at the bottom of the can, and after two months the finish is holding up well. Sea Hawk maintains that their tin-free Biocop TF “protects hulls in the harshest fouling conditions.” Their testing indicates that this new product outperforms old tin-based paints. Seahawk has a full range of antifouling paints, and all come with a 12-month written guarantee when applied by a certified applicator. Visit seahawk.com for details and a list of dealers/applicators.

Powerboater’s Guide to Electrical Systems This second edition combines basic theory with step-bystep directions for troubleshooting, making repairs and installing new equipment. It also covers changes in standards, technology and electrical systems that have occurred since the first edition in 2000. Both D.C. and A.C. systems are included. The author plays a key role in the American Boat and Yacht Council, so he can be considered an authority on the subject. Published 2007 by McGraw-Hill, ISBN 978-0-07-148550-0, $25.

Chesapeake to Florida Cruising Guide Maptech Embassy Cruising Guide’s second edition covers Delaware Bay, the Chesapeake, and the Carolinas, Georgia, Florida and the Great Loop. The ICW is covered as well as side trips such as Philadelphia, upriver towns of Washington, N.C., New Bern and the Outer Banks. As with many guides, newer marinas may not be listed if they don’t advertise and information on anchorages is scant. Visit maptech.com to order, ISBN 0-74361045-8, $45. Jan/Feb 2008 Carolina Currents 35

?(@.&("$A"<+&.*+).3" !//+)*+$,' By Bobbi Lancaster. Photo by Jeff Tsai Editor’s Note: For this issue’s Club Corner, we turn to a non-club. According to their website, NCsail is “not a yacht club, nor an organization.” With no dues, membership or other trappings, the group strives to distance themselves from their more formal brethren, going so far as to boast, “Our parties are more fun, and we have the bestlooking wenches.”

few years ago I received a gift from fellow sailor, Dale Montgomery. It was not wrapped. It didn’t even have a ribbon on it. But it turned out to be one of the most treasured gifts I have ever been given: an invitation to a web address. Simple as that. But this was a sailing site where I could communicate with other

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Oct. 12 when the town docks in Beaufort were invaded by 30-plus boats with crews ready to eat, sail, plunder and replenish their spirit. The evening started with a dinner at The Net House. The graciousness of the staff there towards 60-plus pirates was incredible, not to mention the fine food! After an evening of pillaging, checking out everyone’s new and/or old boat, and yes, a bit of sleep, the pirates awoke to a beautiful day waiting for them to make way to Cape Lookout. A brief skipper’s meeting was held before these vessels left port for the trip. And the battles began! Chocolate bombs were aimed and fired. Water can-

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sailors mostly from North Carolina, young and old, single and married, with kids and without. They all share one thing that brings them to that site: a love for sailing. Autumn brings an annual adventure to the sailors who visit this site: a pirate sail. It’s a chance to dress up and play for a weekend. This year the adventure began

nons were filled and emptied. When the ammo wasn’t there, cookies were substituted and thrown with the intent to do serious damage. As this fleet made its way though the inlet, even the Coast Guard couldn’t help but smile at the antics. The sail to the bight came with party crashers to our adventure - pods of dolphin

eager to enjoy the play. It was as if they sensed our need to be free for this glorious weekend and came to give us a send off. Once in the bight, an island of our own was created, 12 decks wide. The evening brought more food, but this time our own creations from our own grills with our own fire to light the beach. We gathered on shore to sing, eat, talk, tell stories, listen to stories, but mostly to rekindle our energy and to share friendship. After several hours, crews found their way back to the boats that brought them there. And the next morning they began the journey back to the world from whence they came. For a much too brief amount of time we were pirates, we were kids, we were alone in this paradise without any of the world’s harshness. We were renewed both in spirit and energy. The sail back to Beaufort Inlet was glorious. The winds allowed us to race and tease each other just a bit longer. Our adventure was coming to a close, but our friendships were on a tack that felt like it would take us wherever we wanted. My connection to these people started with that invitation and now I share so much more with them than just sailing. I share very special friendships. How lucky I am to have found not only people that I can relate to on the water but that I am inspired by, supported by and who give me laughs and teach me both in sailing and in life. If you’d like, drop by www.ncsail.org. This is my gift to you. Visit with caution; it is addictive and it is fun.

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10 shows slated for Jan/Feb in the Carolinas and Georgia

f you’re in the market for a new boat, or just want to see how the decks of the latest models feel under your stocking feet, then you’re in luck: boat show season has arrived with no fewer than 10 shows slated for January and February in the Carolinas and Georgia. Besides getting some of the best deals on boats of the year, it’s also the perfect time to visit all of the vendor booths to see what new must-have gizmos have hit the market, catch a few fishing seminars or just soak up the festive atmosphere. Watch for a preview of spring shows, including the in-water Charleston shows, next issue.

Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo Jan. 4-6 Greensboro Coliseum Complex, Greensboro, N.C. Admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 juniors, under 8 free. Produced by Southeast Productions, ncboatshows.com The Triad’s largest fishing event - drawing nearly 12,000 visitors each year - will feature more than 100 booths filled with the newest rods, reels, tackle, lures, electron-

ics, charts, apparel and more. Fifteen-plus dealers will offer pre-season discounts on hundreds of 2008 fresh and saltwater fishing boats, from the $500 aluminum jon boat to the $100,000 offshore “fishing machine.” The seminar program features tips from top national anglers Kevin Vandam and Peter Thliveros, as well as local and regional anglers telling how best to reel in everything from bass and striper to wahoo and tuna. Lots of on-site fishing activities are on tap too. 46th Annual Atlanta Boat Show Jan. 9-13 Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, Ga. Admission: $9 adults, $5 juniors, 12 and under free. Produced by NMMA, atlantaboatshow.com Georgia’s largest boating exhibition draws upwards to 40,000 attendees each year. The 2008 show will feature more than 700 boats in all representing 100-plus manufacturers of pleasure boats, fishing boats, ski boats and personal watercraft, plus loads of marine electronics and boating accessories from more than 250 exhibitors.

How to Finance Your Dream Boat

ou’ve studied boating magazines in a dream state, wandered marina docks and boat dealer yards in a daze and haunted umpteen boat shows. Finally she finds you - the perfect boat. But can you afford her? You’ll know the answer if you’re preapproved for a loan. The majority of boat purchases involve some level of boat financing. Besides letting you know in advance how much boat you can afford, pre-approval puts you in a better position to negotiate with dealers or sellers. Choosing the right financing source can be as important as choosing the right boat. If you’re a member of a credit union that makes boat loans, contact them. They may have attractive rates for members - especially if they have a marine lending specialist on staff. If you go directly to a bank, look for a member of the National Marine Bankers Association to find one that specializes in boat loans. It’s a good idea to compare rates and terms offered by several sources to determine the best fit. Alternatively, you can work with a boat loan originator, sometimes referred to as a boat loan broker. These specialists do the comparison shopping for you. “We’ll interview the client first and determine what their particular scenario is,” explains Lynda Kemppainen, regional manager for yacht finance specialists Trident

Funding. “Then we underwrite the loan and fit it to the best lender.” From application, to contract, to documentation, boat loan brokers can navigate you through the process with minimal stress and hassle. Factors influencing which loan makes most sense for a particular borrower include: the type of boat being bought - power, sail, new or used, and hull material; cost of the boat; the amount of down payment; credit history; how the boat will be used (i.e. personal or charter); and how long the borrower expects to keep the boat. “Somebody buying their first boat who expects to upgrade in a few years might want different financing than someone who’s found their dream boat,” Kemppainen says. Boat loan brokers know the best way to present your request to the right lender and, because they have a significant number of lenders to work with, they can find you the best rates, terms and conditions to suit your particular boat loan needs. Working with the boat dealer is another option. Many dealers have a finance manager on staff who can handle the transaction. Dealers may also have access to extended warranties that can be included in your financing. And they may have special finance programs on certain brands or models because of their relationship with manufacturers.

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Other attractions include the Take Me Fishing Center and the luxurious Houseboat Row, plus games and other activities in the Kid’s Cove. Whether you’re new to boating or a seasoned salt, stop by the Discover Boating Center for the latest in boating information and expert, unbiased advice. The show is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association, the world’s largest producer of boat shows and the leading association representing the $39.5 billion a year recreational boating industry.

Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo Jan. 11-13 State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, N.C. Admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 juniors, under 8 free. Produced by Southeast Productions, www.ncboatshows.com The largest fishing show in the Carolinas returns to the State Fairgrounds for its 18th year with more than 100 vendors in a combined 130,000-square-foot facility. The show draws up to 15,000 visitors each year. A returning attraction will be the 4,000gallon Mountain Trout Fishing Stream. Anglers young and old can try their luck at catching various species of trout - keep ‘em or release ‘em. The seminar program features tips from top national anglers Kevin Vandam and Daryl Swindle, 2004 bass angler of the year, among others. Grand Strand Boat Show Jan. 18-20 Myrtle Beach Convention Center/The Marina at Grande Dunes, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Admission: Adults $7, 6-12 $3, under 6 free. Presented by the Grand Strand Boat Association, grandstrandboatshow.com The Grand Strand Boat Show - which draws an average of 14,000 attendees - celebrates its 24th year with 15 dealers representing nearly 100 boat lines, plus dozens of other vendors and exhibitors in two locations. Most of the action takes place at the convention center with boats over 40 feet in length spilling over to an in-water show at the Marina at Grande Dunes. Everything will be on hand from jon boats to big Grady Whites and Contenders on the angling side, and an array of pontoon boats, deck boats and cabin boats such as Chaparral for the cruising inclined. Organizers have also seen a growing interest in fast ski boats like Malibu and Glastron. Seminars will feature local captains discussing fishing techniques for area waters, safety tips and ways to save money on insurance. Plus Chef Richard from Captain Dave’s Dockside will be giving seafood cooking demos. Jan/Feb 2008 Carolina Currents 37

16th Annual Raleigh Convention Center Boat Show, Jan. 24-27 1300 Buck Jones Rd., Raleigh, N.C. Admission: $8 adults, $3 children, under 3 free. Produced by the Raleigh Convention Center. This show remains at a temporary site for a third year while work continues on the Convention Center downtown. Fifteen dealers, mostly from the coast, invade the state capital bringing along the newest models from more than 50 lines of boats - from deep-sea craft built for catching the big ones to luxurious pleasure boats for cruising down the Intercoastal Waterway to sportier models for flying over the waves.

28th Charleston Boat Show Jan. 25-27 Charleston Area Convention Center Complex and Coliseum, Charleston, S.C. Admission: $9 adults, 10 and under free. Producers: JBM & Associates, thecharlestonboatshow.com With more than 95 boat lines from two dozen dealers spilling out of the convention center and into the parking lot, this year’s show is expected to top last year’s record attendance of more than 10,000, making it the largest indoor boat show in the Lowcountry. While shopping for the perfect boat, attendees are also invited to enjoy food and live music, plus seminars by local fishing experts offering up tips and advice on a variety of boating and fishing topics. The Hook the Future Kids Fishing Clinic taught by marine life experts will teach kids the ethics of fishing as well as how to select the right tackle and lures, tie knots and cast nets. Face painters and balloon artists will also conspire to make the show fun for the whole family. 2008 Mid-Atlantic Boat Show Feb. 6-10 Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, N.C. Admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 juniors, under 8 free. Produced by Southeast Productions, ncboatshows.com The 36th annual show promises boats for every budget from under 10 feet to over 50 feet. More than 500 vessels will be available for boarding, viewing and comparison shopping. Last year’s show included cruisers up to 52 feet, family runabouts, more than 90 ski boats, sailboats from Hobie Cats to trailerable keelboats, pontoon and deck boats, performance boats, personal watercraft - plus all of the gear, dock companies, boat lifts and other boating essentials. Organizers have seen a growing trend toward larger boats, with more than 40 boats topping 30 feet in length at last year’s show.

Carolina Power and Sailboat Show, Raleigh

ncboatshows.com The show fills three buildings and the adjoining grounds with more than 500 boats representing more than 95 boat lines of every variety. Anchoring the sailboat portion of the show once again will be “Crazy” Dave Condon of American Sail and Marine Supply with his lines of new Catalina and Precisions boats. Smaller lines will likely include MacGregors, Com-Pacs and American Sail’s popular daysailers, dinks and catamarans. Several sailing schools will also be represented for those wannabe boaters looking for some help as they dip their toes in the water.

11th Annual Hickory Boat and Power Sports Show Feb. 29-March 2 Hickory Metro Convention Center, Hickory, N.C. Admission: $6 adults, $5 seniors, $3 children. Produced by America’s Best Shows, americasbestshows.com For an intimate, family show, wander up to what is casually known as “The Pontoon Show” to check out the offerings from nine dealers and various boating accessory vendors. The show, which normally draws under 3,000 visitors, is focused on lowercost lake boats with a large selection of deck and pontoon boats, mostly under 22 feet in length.

Sixth Annual Savannah International Boat Feb. 29-March 2 Savannah International Trade and Convention Center, Savannah, Ga. Admission: $8 adults, 10 and under free. Producers: JBM & Associates, SavannahInternationalBoatShow.com Billed as the largest in-water and indoor boat show from North Carolina to North Florida, the show overlooking the Savannah River and historic River Street draws 10,000 plus attendees each year. Boating and fishing enthusiasts can check out the latest boats, products and services at discount prices. On the entertainment front, there will be an appearance by Twiggy, the water skiing squirrel who has been seen in movies such Anchorman and Dodgeball, a dance contest featuring live music by the Swingin’ Medallions, and a NASCAR training simulator to “rev up” the crowds. The show also features a seafood festival, bands and face painters.

Carolina Power & Sailboat Show Feb. 16-17 State Fairgrounds, Raleigh, N.C. Admission: $7 adults, $6 seniors, $5 juniors, under 8 free. Produced by Southeast Productions, 38 Carolina Currents Jan/Feb 2008

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Casting About Ten Tips for Safe, Successful Winter Fishing synthetic or wool - but never cotton. It’s a poor insulator when wet. 5. Use attractants such as Jack’s Juice, which can be sprayed on a soft plastic lures. Fish will be sluggish and attractants encourage them to hold on longer. 6. Bring along high-energy foods such as granola bars and a thermos full of warm drink. It’s important to keep hydrated in winter’s dry air. Stay away from alcohol, which dilates blood vessels and cools your body’s core. 7. Cold water quickly drains energy and body heat. If you fall overboard, a life jacket can give you the time you need to pull yourself back in the boat before the

Wear layers of clothing to keep warm in winter

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he casual boaters are gone. No more waterskiers, jet skis or cruisers out for a swim or suntan on deck. Only the hardcore remain on the water in the cold season. But don’t venture out for your next winter fishing trip without following these tips from BoatUS Angler, the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters: 1. Check the bellies of fish you bring up and if you find silt, that’s an indication that the fish has been glued to the bottom. So take your time presenting the bait or lure, stay in one spot for a longer time and use presentations with smaller baits like drop shot or shaky heads. Find the deepest water close to shore and fish more vertically than horizontally. 2. With the pleasure boating season over there are fewer potential rescuers to assist you in an emergency, so never fish alone. Leave a float plan behind with your spouse, friend, or anyone else who is willing to call authorities if you haven’t checked back in at a predetermined time. 3. In extremely cold temperatures, a spray of line conditioner such as Reel Magic, will help keep your lines ice-free. Use a smaller line size so you can get better hooksets with less line resistance. Low stretch line is best in the winter as well. 4. Wear layers of clothing - preferably

effects of hypothermia set in. Vest styles can provide warmth both in and out of the water, while automatically inflating life jackets allow greater freedom of movement and fit over bulky winter clothing. Also, make sure you have a method to get back in the boat, such as a built-in boarding ladder or a short length of rope with loops for footholds that is firmly attached to a cleat or other fixed object. 8. According to U.S. Coast Guard boating statistics, cold weather in January and February represent the greatest fatality risk. Always check the weather before you go. With hypothermia a very real threat, sudden squalls can be deadly. 9. Now is the time to disconnect water pressure and speed hoses behind the helm gauges to prevent freeze damage. 10. When you’re done fishing and before you leave the launch ramp, trim the outboard motor all the way down, remove the kill switch and turn the engine over for a just a second to pump out any water that may still be inside the motor. Remove any mud or plant debris from the boat or equipment and thoroughly drain livewells or anywhere else water may have pooled to stop the spread of invasive species. Storing the boat high and dry for two days before fishing a different body of water can also help. Remember, it’s your fishery.

Carolinas Join Effort to Reel in Lapsed License Holders

he Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation announced that the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources will both be among the state agencies participating in a direct mail marketing effort to increase fishing license sales. The direct mail toolkit, developed by RBFF to help increase participation in the sport and generate awareness of the connection between fishing license sales and conservation efforts, will be used to implement a lapsed angler recruitment program in the Carolinas and other states. “We are committed to reconnectThe Boating and Waterfront Magazine

ing with lapsed anglers in our state,” says SCDNR Director John Frampton. “Fishing connects our youth with the outdoors and provides an experience that passes on a significant part of our national heritage. It is important to remind anglers about the joys of fishing and communicate the importance of purchasing a license. Every angler who purchases a fishing license helps us to protect South Carolina’s natural resources, and we look forward to partnering with RBFF on this program.” North Carolina officials cite the potential for raising revenues to support fish stocking programs. “North Carolina has diverse sport fish-

ing opportunities, from Appalachian brook trout to Atlantic striped bass,” says North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Interim Director Fred A. Harris. “We are excited about working with RBFF to remind our inactive license customers of the fun and excitement of fishing.” RBFF President and CEO Frank Peterson says a recent study by Southwick Associates revealed that only 15 percent of anglers bought a license in each of the past five years. “Revenue from fishing license sales is a critical source of funding for state agency conservation and management programs,” Peterson says. “The lapsed angler recruitment program has the potential to Jan/Feb 2008 Carolina Currents 39

N.C. Citation Program Requirements Changed

OREHEAD CITY, N.C. - The N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries announced several changes to its Saltwater Fishing Tournament, popularly called the Citation Program, effective Jan. 1. The tournament is not a competition but a longstanding certification program that recognizes outstanding saltwater catches. For 2008, the tournament will institute two new awards for anglers who meet three citation requirements during calendar year 2008: • A Billfish Grand Slam will be awarded to anglers who record a released or weighed blue marlin, a white marlin, and a sailfish release within the year. • An Inshore Grand Slam will be awarded to anglers who record a weighed flounder, a weighed or released trout (speckled or gray), and a released red drum within the year. These certificates will be issued to anglers at the end of the tournament year, and the anglers will be recognized using the tournament database. Additionally, minimum citation requirements will change for several fish. Only release citations will be offered for barracuda, jack crevalle, sailfish, tarpon and white marlin. The release size will be 45 inches for barracuda and 32 inches for jack crevalle. Citations will be awarded for the live release of sailfish, tarpon and white marlin of any size.

Minimum weight requirements for landed fish will decrease for bluefish, black drum, sheepshead and triggerfish. Minimum release lengths will change for king mackerel, striped bass and bluefin tuna. Added to the citation program for 2008 are tilefish, blackfin tuna, false albacore and Atlantic bonita. Tautog was deleted from the program. These are the first major changes to the Saltwater Fishing Tournament requirements in several years. They were initiated at the request of several anglers. For more information, contact Carole Willis, DMF sport fishing specialist, at (252)726-7021.

2008 Weights and Release Lengths for the NC Saltwater Fishing Tournament Albacore, False RELEASE ONLY (34 in) Amberjack 50 lbs (50 in) Atlantic Bonita 8 lbs (24 in) Barracuda RELEASE ONLY (45 in) Bass, Black Sea 4 lbs Bluefish 15 lbs Cobia 40lbs (33 in) Croaker 3 lbs Dolphin 35 lbs

Seafood Recipes Oyster Stew 2 pints oyster 1/2 gallon whole milk 4 Tablespoons Butter or Margarine Salt and pepper to taste Bring oysters to a boil in a sauce pan. Add milk and butter or Margarine. Salt and pepper to taste and boil until done - about 5 minutes. Serve hot with crackers.

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Drum, Black 35 lbs (40 in) Drum, Red RELEASE ONLY (40 in) Flounder 5 lbs Grouper 20 lbs Jack, Crevalle RELEASE ONLY (32 in) Mackerel, King 30 lbs (45 in) Mackerel, Spanish 6 lbs Marlin, Blue 400 lbs (any length) Marlin, White RELEASE ONLY (any length) Mullet, Sea 1.5 lbs Pompano 2 lbs Porgy (Silver Snapper) 4 lbs Sailfish RELEASE ONLY (any length) Shark 150 lbs (80 in) Sheepshead 8 lbs Snapper, Red 10 lbs Spot 1 lb Striped Bass 35 lbs (45 in) Tarpon RELEASE ONLY (any length) Tilefish 10 lbs Triggerfish 5 lbs Trout, Gray 5 lbs (24 in) Trout, Speckled 5 lbs (24 in) Tuna, Bigeye 100 lbs Tuna, Blackfin 20 lbs Tuna, Bluefin 80 lbs (any length) Tuna, Yellowfin 70 lbs Wahoo 40 lbs

Citrus Rockfish Fillets 2 rockfish fillets orange juice 1 Vidalia onion 2 oranges 1 lemon NCDMF

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generate millions of dollars in funds for state conservation efforts. We hope this outreach compels anglers to go out and purchase fishing licenses.” The program will provide tools to address retention and recruitment of new anglers, an online component complete with direct mail templates, instructions to implement a direct mail campaign and marketing assistance from RBFF, a nonprofit organization established in 1998 to increase participation in recreational angling and boating.

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Marinate the fillets in orange juice for about 6 hours. Discard the orange juice you used to marinate. Line your baking pan with aluminum foil. Put the fillets in the middle. Pour fresh orange juice until it covers the fish about half way. Cover the top of the fish with sliced onions, then top with sliced orange and sliced lemon. Seal the aluminum foil to retain the juices while baking. Bake at 400 degrees until fish flakes easily. When done, remove the cooked orange slices and lemon slices. Before serving, squeeze fresh orange juice over the fillets. Serve with the onion slices on top and garnish with orange slices. www.CarolinaCurrents.com

Floating Solar Fish Feeder Tested on Shelley Lake the 53-acre lake. The feeder dispenses feed every hour for three seconds from 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. This schedule simulates natural feeding habits of fish and stimulates their appetite, which helps keep fish within casting distance for longer periods, according to Kimbrell. The new feeder can hold up to 340 pounds of feed - a month’s supply - instead of the 80 pounds of feed that the stationary feeders can hold. The larger capacity frees park personnel from the weekly feeder filling chore. Kimbrell and fellow fisheries technician David Hart developed the prototype feeder with assistance from inmates from the Dan River Prison Work Farm and Caswell Corrections in Caswell County. Three earlier prototypes were either too heavy or too unstable, but Kimbrell and Hart are optimistic that this fourth version will work. If it holds up during the test period, they plan to leave the prototype in place and construct more of them for other Community Fishing Program sites and public fishing areas that experience similar rapid water level fluctuations. City and county parks participating in the Commission’s Community Fishing

By Geoff Bowlin Filling the fish feeder

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ALEIGH, N.C. – If you see something that looks like a white channel marker on pontoons floating on Shelley Lake in Raleigh then you’ve probably spotted the latest invention of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission. The experimental solar-powered floating fish feeder will help address problems lake officials have had with conventional stationary feeders flooding in the past during periods of heavy rain. It floats on mini-pontoons and is tethered loosely to an anchor on the lake bottom, unlike conventional pole-mounted feeders. “At one time, the stationary feeders attracted and congregated so many fish that Shelley Lake was considered a premier fishing location in Wake County,” said Bobby Glenn Kimbrell, a fisheries technician with the commission. “But during heavy rain, water levels in the lake would quickly rise as much as 23 feet and destroy the feeders, which were valued at $400 each.” After several stationary feeders were ruined in 2002, park officials took them down and anglers’ catches subsequently declined. If the experiment succeeds, flooded feeders no longer will be a concern and anglers will have a new fishing hole on

Program benefit from monthly stockings of catchable-sized channel catfish from April-September, installation of fish feeders and, at some locations, installation of handicapped-accessible fishing piers. A cost-share agreement subsidized through the Sport Fish Restoration Program allows parks to pay for only 25 percent of Community Fishing Program materials.

Selected Area Fishing Events Fishing Shows and Seminars

Jan 4-6 Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo Greensboro, NC. See p. 36 Jan 5 National Seminar Series New Bern Convention Center, NC. Covering the howto’s and where-to’s of locating and catching inshore, nearshore and offshore fish within the respective seminar region. Costs $55 including freebies. The New Bern seminar will cover red drum, striped bass, bluefin tuna, king mackerel, cobia, flounder, trout, Spanish mackerel, grouper, sea bass, amberjack, yellowfin tuna, wahoo, dolphin, tarpon, swordfish, river and ICW strategies, wreck and offshore tactics. nationalseminarseries.com Jan 11-13 Bass & Saltwater Fishing Expo Raleigh, NC. See p. 36 Jan 26 National Seminar Series Savannah Ga; see Jan 5 New Bern. nationalseminarseries.com The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

Tournaments

With no offshore tournaments scheduled this time of year, fishing action turns to the inland lakes: American Bass Anglers American Fishing Tour: Jan 6 Clarks Hill Lake SC, Jan 20 Cooper River SC, Feb 9 Lake Murray SC, Feb 17 Santee Cooper SC & Lake Murray SC, Feb 17 Neuse/Trent NC, Feb 24 Lake Waccamaw NC. americanbassanglers.com WalMart Bass Fishing League: Feb 2Lake Keowee SC, Feb 16 Lake Murray SC, Feb 23 Lake Norman NC, Mar 1 Kerr Lake NC. flw.flwoutdoors.com Bassmaster Weekend Tournament: Feb 9 Lake Norman NC, Feb 16Lake Keowee SC. abaprotour.com Fish the Fall Tournament Trail: Jan 19 Keowee SC and Feb 16 Hartwell SC, (864)845-5704, morrison5704@charter.net !"##$ %&'() *+,-./01

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January 2008

Low 9:47 AM / 0.33 ft 10:45 AM / 0.36 ft 11:41 AM / 0.34 ft 12:32 PM / 0.29 ft 12:11 AM / 0.07 ft 12:58 AM / 0.02 ft 1:42 AM / -0.04 ft 2:25 AM / -0.09 ft 3:07 AM / -0.12 ft 3:49 AM / -0.14 ft 4:32 AM / -0.14 ft 5:18 AM / -0.11 ft 6:08 AM / -0.07 ft 7:03 AM / -0.01 ft 8:05 AM / 0.05 ft 9:13 AM / 0.08 ft 10:25 AM / 0.06 ft 11:34 AM / -0.01 ft 12:38 PM / -0.13 ft 12:27 AM / -0.40 ft 1:26 AM / -0.49 ft 2:22 AM / -0.55 ft 3:14 AM / -0.56 ft 4:03 AM / -0.51 ft 4:51 AM / -0.41 ft 5:37 AM / -0.26 ft 6:24 AM / -0.09 ft 7:11 AM / 0.08 ft 8:02 AM / 0.24 ft 8:57 AM / 0.37 ft 9:56 AM / 0.44 ft

High 3:33 PM / 1.84 ft 4:27 PM / 1.79 ft 5:20 PM / 1.79 ft 6:11 PM / 1.83 ft 6:48 AM / 2.43 ft 7:32 AM / 2.52 ft 8:13 AM / 2.60 ft 8:52 AM / 2.66 ft 9:30 AM / 2.70 ft 10:08 AM / 2.69 ft 10:47 AM / 2.64 ft 11:29 AM / 2.54 ft 12:14 PM / 2.41 ft 1:03 PM / 2.25 ft 1:59 PM / 2.09 ft 3:02 PM / 1.96 ft 4:10 PM / 1.89 ft 5:19 PM / 1.89 ft 6:24 PM / 1.97 ft 7:05 AM / 2.77 ft 8:00 AM / 2.83 ft 8:51 AM / 2.85 ft 9:38 AM / 2.81 ft 10:22 AM / 2.71 ft 11:04 AM / 2.56 ft 11:44 AM / 2.38 ft 12:25 PM / 2.19 ft 1:06 PM / 2.02 ft 1:50 PM / 1.87 ft 2:39 PM / 1.76 ft 3:35 PM / 1.70 ft

Low 10:57 AM / 0.45 ft 11:55 AM / 0.39 ft 12:46 PM / 0.29 ft 12:28 AM / 0.06 ft 1:18 AM / -0.04 ft 2:04 AM / -0.14 ft 2:49 AM / -0.23 ft 3:33 AM / -0.28 ft 4:18 AM / -0.31 ft 5:05 AM / -0.28 ft 5:55 AM / -0.21 ft 6:50 AM / -0.10 ft 7:51 AM / 0.02 ft 8:59 AM / 0.12 ft 10:12 AM / 0.14 ft 11:23 AM / 0.09 ft 12:26 PM / -0.02 ft 12:21 AM / -0.25 ft 1:20 AM / -0.34 ft 2:13 AM / -0.41 ft 3:01 AM / -0.43 ft 3:46 AM / -0.39 ft 4:29 AM / -0.30 ft 5:10 AM / -0.16 ft 5:51 AM / -0.00 ft 6:33 AM / 0.18 ft 7:18 AM / 0.35 ft 8:09 AM / 0.50 ft 9:07 AM / 0.59 ft

High 4:34 PM / 1.70 ft 5:33 PM / 1.75 ft 6:27 PM / 1.85 ft 7:02 AM / 2.44 ft 7:45 AM / 2.57 ft 8:26 AM / 2.67 ft 9:06 AM / 2.72 ft 9:46 AM / 2.73 ft 10:27 AM / 2.67 ft 11:10 AM / 2.56 ft 11:55 AM / 2.41 ft 12:45 PM / 2.24 ft 1:41 PM / 2.06 ft 2:46 PM / 1.93 ft 3:57 PM / 1.87 ft 5:09 PM / 1.91 ft 6:16 PM / 2.03 ft 6:56 AM / 2.65 ft 7:49 AM / 2.71 ft 8:35 AM / 2.73 ft 9:18 AM / 2.70 ft 9:57 AM / 2.62 ft 10:35 AM / 2.50 ft 11:11 AM / 2.37 ft 11:47 AM / 2.23 ft 12:25 PM / 2.10 ft 1:06 PM / 1.98 ft 1:52 PM / 1.88 ft 2:48 PM / 1.81 ft

February 2008

Low 9:43 PM / 0.12 ft 10:33 PM / 0.13 ft 11:23 PM / 0.11 ft

High

1:19 PM / 0.21 ft 2:03 PM / 0.13 ft 2:43 PM / 0.05 ft 3:22 PM / -0.03 ft 3:59 PM / -0.09 ft 4:35 PM / -0.14 ft 5:12 PM / -0.18 ft 5:51 PM / -0.20 ft 6:32 PM / -0.21 ft 7:19 PM / -0.20 ft 8:12 PM / -0.19 ft 9:12 PM / -0.20 ft 10:16 PM / -0.23 ft 11:23 PM / -0.30 ft

7:00 PM / 1.89 ft 7:45 PM / 1.96 ft 8:28 PM / 2.03 ft 9:09 PM / 2.09 ft 9:50 PM / 2.16 ft 10:31 PM / 2.23 ft 11:13 PM / 2.29 ft 11:58 PM / 2.36 ft

1:36 PM / -0.26 ft 2:28 PM / -0.37 ft 3:15 PM / -0.45 ft 4:00 PM / -0.47 ft 4:41 PM / -0.44 ft 5:21 PM / -0.37 ft 5:59 PM / -0.27 ft 6:37 PM / -0.16 ft 7:17 PM / -0.04 ft 8:00 PM / 0.07 ft 8:48 PM / 0.15 ft 9:42 PM / 0.20 ft

7:24 PM / 2.08 ft 8:19 PM / 2.20 ft 9:10 PM / 2.30 ft 9:58 PM / 2.37 ft 10:44 PM / 2.40 ft 11:28 PM / 2.39 ft

Low 10:39 PM / 0.20 ft 11:35 PM / 0.15 ft

High

1:31 PM / 0.16 ft 2:13 PM / 0.02 ft 2:51 PM / -0.11 ft 3:28 PM / -0.21 ft 4:05 PM / -0.29 ft 4:42 PM / -0.33 ft 5:22 PM / -0.34 ft 6:06 PM / -0.31 ft 6:54 PM / -0.25 ft 7:49 PM / -0.18 ft 8:53 PM / -0.12 ft 10:04 PM / -0.11 ft 11:15 PM / -0.15 ft

7:17 PM / 1.98 ft 8:02 PM / 2.13 ft 8:45 PM / 2.28 ft 9:26 PM / 2.42 ft 10:08 PM / 2.54 ft 10:50 PM / 2.62 ft 11:36 PM / 2.66 ft

1:21 PM / -0.14 ft 2:09 PM / -0.25 ft 2:52 PM / -0.32 ft 3:31 PM / -0.34 ft 4:08 PM / -0.31 ft 4:44 PM / -0.24 ft 5:18 PM / -0.14 ft 5:53 PM / -0.03 ft 6:30 PM / 0.10 ft 7:12 PM / 0.21 ft 7:59 PM / 0.31 ft 8:55 PM / 0.38 ft

7:15 PM / 2.19 ft 8:06 PM / 2.35 ft 8:53 PM / 2.48 ft 9:36 PM / 2.56 ft 10:16 PM / 2.59 ft 10:55 PM / 2.58 ft 11:32 PM / 2.52 ft

Day 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 Day 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

High 4:06 AM / 3.95 ft 4:59 AM / 4.00 ft 5:51 AM / 4.06 ft

12:04 AM / 4.22 ft 12:56 AM / 4.29 ft 1:55 AM / 4.30 ft 3:02 AM / 4.30 ft 4:13 AM / 4.31 ft 5:23 AM / 4.35 ft

12:07 AM / 4.14 ft 12:53 AM / 4.10 ft 1:40 AM / 4.04 ft 2:30 AM / 3.97 ft 3:23 AM / 3.91 ft 4:17 AM / 3.88 ft High 5:12 AM / 3.90 ft 6:06 AM / 3.97 ft

12:39 AM / 4.62 ft 1:37 AM / 4.53 ft 2:45 AM / 4.40 ft 3:59 AM / 4.31 ft 5:11 AM / 4.27 ft

12:15 AM / 4.36 ft 12:56 AM / 4.25 ft 1:41 AM / 4.13 ft 2:30 AM / 4.00 ft 3:26 AM / 3.91 ft

January 2008

Low 10:32 AM / 0.22 ft 11:29 AM / 0.21 ft 12:24 PM / 0.18 ft 12:31 AM / -0.12 ft 1:21 AM / -0.15 ft 2:09 AM / -0.17 ft 2:55 AM / -0.17 ft 3:40 AM / -0.16 ft 4:23 AM / -0.14 ft 5:06 AM / -0.12 ft 5:49 AM / -0.10 ft 6:35 AM / -0.07 ft 7:24 AM / -0.01 ft 8:19 AM / 0.07 ft 9:20 AM / 0.17 ft 10:26 AM / 0.23 ft 11:34 AM / 0.22 ft 12:41 PM / 0.14 ft 12:40 AM / -0.33 ft 1:41 AM / -0.41 ft 2:38 AM / -0.48 ft 3:32 AM / -0.50 ft 4:22 AM / -0.47 ft 5:10 AM / -0.39 ft 5:56 AM / -0.26 ft 6:40 AM / -0.12 ft 7:25 AM / 0.02 ft 8:11 AM / 0.15 ft 9:00 AM / 0.25 ft 9:53 AM / 0.33 ft 10:50 AM / 0.37 ft

High 4:20 PM / 3.69 ft 5:12 PM / 3.64 ft 6:04 PM / 3.61 ft 6:42 AM / 4.14 ft 7:30 AM / 4.23 ft 8:16 AM / 4.30 ft 8:58 AM / 4.35 ft 9:35 AM / 4.39 ft 10:05 AM / 4.43 ft 10:34 AM / 4.46 ft 11:07 AM / 4.47 ft 11:47 AM / 4.44 ft 12:34 PM / 4.34 ft 1:28 PM / 4.18 ft 2:30 PM / 3.98 ft 3:38 PM / 3.81 ft 4:48 PM / 3.70 ft 5:54 PM / 3.67 ft 6:29 AM / 4.43 ft 7:31 AM / 4.50 ft 8:28 AM / 4.55 ft 9:21 AM / 4.56 ft 10:10 AM / 4.52 ft 10:56 AM / 4.43 ft 11:40 AM / 4.30 ft 12:23 PM / 4.15 ft 1:07 PM / 3.99 ft 1:54 PM / 3.83 ft 2:44 PM / 3.68 ft 3:38 PM / 3.56 ft 4:33 PM / 3.48 ft

Low 10:50 PM / -0.02 ft 11:40 PM / -0.07 ft

High

1:18 PM / 0.13 ft 2:09 PM / 0.09 ft 2:58 PM / 0.07 ft 3:43 PM / 0.08 ft 4:26 PM / 0.09 ft 5:07 PM / 0.10 ft 5:47 PM / 0.10 ft 6:26 PM / 0.06 ft 7:07 PM / -0.01 ft 7:51 PM / -0.08 ft 8:39 PM / -0.14 ft 9:33 PM / -0.18 ft 10:33 PM / -0.21 ft 11:37 PM / -0.26 ft

6:54 PM / 3.61 ft 7:41 PM / 3.62 ft 8:25 PM / 3.63 ft 9:05 PM / 3.66 ft 9:39 PM / 3.72 ft 10:09 PM / 3.82 ft 10:40 PM / 3.96 ft 11:19 PM / 4.10 ft

1:42 PM / 0.01 ft 2:39 PM / -0.11 ft 3:32 PM / -0.19 ft 4:20 PM / -0.21 ft 5:06 PM / -0.17 ft 5:49 PM / -0.11 ft 6:30 PM / -0.03 ft 7:09 PM / 0.04 ft 7:48 PM / 0.08 ft 8:28 PM / 0.10 ft 9:12 PM / 0.11 ft 10:00 PM / 0.11 ft 10:53 PM / 0.10 ft

6:57 PM / 3.72 ft 7:55 PM / 3.81 ft 8:51 PM / 3.93 ft 9:43 PM / 4.03 ft 10:33 PM / 4.11 ft 11:20 PM / 4.15 ft

Low 11:48 AM / 0.35 ft 12:44 PM / 0.29 ft 12:45 AM / 0.02 ft 1:39 AM / -0.05 ft 2:29 AM / -0.12 ft 3:17 AM / -0.18 ft 4:04 AM / -0.22 ft 4:49 AM / -0.23 ft 5:35 AM / -0.21 ft 6:23 AM / -0.14 ft 7:14 AM / -0.04 ft 8:08 AM / 0.09 ft 9:08 AM / 0.22 ft 10:13 AM / 0.30 ft 11:20 AM / 0.30 ft 12:24 PM / 0.21 ft 12:24 AM / -0.14 ft 1:25 AM / -0.24 ft 2:22 AM / -0.34 ft 3:14 AM / -0.39 ft 4:03 AM / -0.38 ft 4:48 AM / -0.29 ft 5:32 AM / -0.17 ft 6:14 AM / -0.02 ft 6:55 AM / 0.14 ft 7:39 AM / 0.28 ft 8:24 AM / 0.40 ft 9:15 AM / 0.49 ft 10:10 AM / 0.55 ft

High 5:28 PM / 3.45 ft 6:20 PM / 3.49 ft 6:57 AM / 4.07 ft 7:45 AM / 4.18 ft 8:28 AM / 4.30 ft 9:06 AM / 4.40 ft 9:41 AM / 4.48 ft 10:15 AM / 4.53 ft 10:52 AM / 4.53 ft 11:33 AM / 4.46 ft 12:20 PM / 4.31 ft 1:15 PM / 4.11 ft 2:18 PM / 3.88 ft 3:28 PM / 3.70 ft 4:38 PM / 3.63 ft 5:44 PM / 3.66 ft 6:18 AM / 4.30 ft 7:18 AM / 4.35 ft 8:12 AM / 4.40 ft 9:02 AM / 4.43 ft 9:47 AM / 4.41 ft 10:29 AM / 4.35 ft 11:09 AM / 4.25 ft 11:49 AM / 4.13 ft 12:29 PM / 3.99 ft 1:12 PM / 3.83 ft 1:59 PM / 3.67 ft 2:53 PM / 3.53 ft 3:50 PM / 3.45 ft

Low 11:49 PM / 0.07 ft

High

1:38 PM / 0.21 ft 2:27 PM / 0.13 ft 3:13 PM / 0.07 ft 3:56 PM / 0.02 ft 4:38 PM / -0.02 ft 5:19 PM / -0.06 ft 5:59 PM / -0.10 ft 6:42 PM / -0.13 ft 7:27 PM / -0.14 ft 8:16 PM / -0.13 ft 9:11 PM / -0.09 ft 10:13 PM / -0.06 ft 11:19 PM / -0.07 ft

7:10 PM / 3.56 ft 7:56 PM / 3.68 ft 8:36 PM / 3.83 ft 9:13 PM / 4.00 ft 9:47 PM / 4.20 ft 10:23 PM / 4.39 ft 11:03 PM / 4.54 ft 11:48 PM / 4.62 ft

1:23 PM / 0.07 ft 2:18 PM / -0.06 ft 3:08 PM / -0.14 ft 3:53 PM / -0.16 ft 4:36 PM / -0.11 ft 5:16 PM / -0.03 ft 5:53 PM / 0.06 ft 6:29 PM / 0.14 ft 7:05 PM / 0.21 ft 7:42 PM / 0.25 ft 8:22 PM / 0.29 ft 9:10 PM / 0.33 ft 10:06 PM / 0.36 ft

6:46 PM / 3.79 ft 7:42 PM / 3.97 ft 8:35 PM / 4.16 ft 9:24 PM / 4.31 ft 10:09 PM / 4.41 ft 10:52 PM / 4.45 ft 11:34 PM / 4.43 ft

February 2008

Which Tide Data to Use

Hampton Roads Time Differences (Oregon Inlet-New Topsail Inlet, N.C.) 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

42 Carolina Currents Jan/Feb 2008

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

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

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

Use Hampton Roads data and apply difference for local area

Use Savannah data +/- Use Charleston local diff. data +/- local

diff.

Use Wilmington data

www.CarolinaCurrents.com

Tides

Masonboro Inlet, N.C. to St. Marys Inlet, Ga.

Savannah River Entrance, Ga.

Charleston, S.C. Day 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

High 2:19 AM / 4.84 ft 3:11 AM / 4.90 ft 4:02 AM / 5.01 ft 4:52 AM / 5.15 ft 5:40 AM / 5.31 ft 6:25 AM / 5.47 ft

12:29 AM / 5.23 ft 1:33 AM / 5.32 ft 2:41 AM / 5.45 ft 3:49 AM / 5.62 ft 4:55 AM / 5.84 ft 5:56 AM / 6.05 ft

12:37 AM / 4.78 ft 1:27 AM / 4.68 ft 2:20 AM / 4.64 ft

January 2008

Low 8:22 AM / 0.92 ft 9:19 AM / 0.94 ft 10:14 AM / 0.86 ft 11:05 AM / 0.73 ft 11:54 AM / 0.57 ft 12:39 PM / 0.41 ft 12:37 AM / 0.02 ft 1:18 AM / -0.10 ft 1:59 AM / -0.17 ft 2:39 AM / -0.20 ft 3:20 AM / -0.17 ft 4:04 AM / -0.07 ft 4:52 AM / 0.08 ft 5:46 AM / 0.27 ft 6:48 AM / 0.46 ft 7:56 AM / 0.58 ft 9:08 AM / 0.57 ft 10:17 AM / 0.43 ft 11:20 AM / 0.20 ft 12:17 PM / -0.04 ft 12:21 AM / -0.76 ft 1:14 AM / -0.87 ft 2:03 AM / -0.87 ft 2:50 AM / -0.74 ft 3:36 AM / -0.51 ft 4:21 AM / -0.22 ft 5:05 AM / 0.11 ft 5:52 AM / 0.43 ft 6:42 AM / 0.70 ft 7:35 AM / 0.90 ft 8:34 AM / 1.00 ft

High 2:23 PM / 4.37 ft 3:14 PM / 4.25 ft 4:06 PM / 4.20 ft 4:56 PM / 4.23 ft 5:44 PM / 4.29 ft 6:28 PM / 4.37 ft 7:07 AM / 5.60 ft 7:47 AM / 5.68 ft 8:25 AM / 5.70 ft 9:02 AM / 5.67 ft 9:39 AM / 5.57 ft 10:19 AM / 5.41 ft 11:02 AM / 5.20 ft 11:52 AM / 4.94 ft 12:49 PM / 4.68 ft 1:54 PM / 4.47 ft 3:03 PM / 4.38 ft 4:13 PM / 4.42 ft 5:19 PM / 4.58 ft 6:19 PM / 4.79 ft 6:52 AM / 6.20 ft 7:44 AM / 6.24 ft 8:31 AM / 6.15 ft 9:16 AM / 5.95 ft 9:57 AM / 5.65 ft 10:37 AM / 5.30 ft 11:16 AM / 4.93 ft 11:57 AM / 4.59 ft 12:40 PM / 4.30 ft 1:29 PM / 4.07 ft 2:23 PM / 3.94 ft

Low 8:36 PM / 0.55 ft 9:28 PM / 0.53 ft 10:18 PM / 0.44 ft 11:07 PM / 0.31 ft 11:53 PM / 0.16 ft

January 2008

High

1:22 PM / 0.28 ft 7:10 PM / 4.45 ft 2:03 PM / 0.18 ft 7:50 PM / 4.55 ft 2:42 PM / 0.10 ft 8:29 PM / 4.66 ft 3:21 PM / 0.03 ft 9:09 PM / 4.78 ft 4:00 PM / -0.03 ft 9:52 PM / 4.91 ft 4:40 PM / -0.07 ft 10:39 PM / 5.04 ft 5:25 PM / -0.09 ft 11:31 PM / 5.15 ft 6:14 PM / -0.08 ft 7:10 PM / -0.06 ft 8:13 PM / -0.08 ft 9:19 PM / -0.17 ft 10:23 PM / -0.35 ft 11:24 PM / -0.56 ft 1:09 PM / -0.25 ft 1:57 PM / -0.39 ft 2:41 PM / -0.43 ft 3:24 PM / -0.39 ft 4:05 PM / -0.27 ft 4:45 PM / -0.10 ft 5:25 PM / 0.10 ft 6:07 PM / 0.30 ft 6:53 PM / 0.48 ft 7:44 PM / 0.60 ft 8:40 PM / 0.64 ft

7:15 PM / 5.00 ft 8:06 PM / 5.16 ft 8:54 PM / 5.23 ft 9:40 PM / 5.23 ft 10:24 PM / 5.16 ft 11:08 PM / 5.05 ft 11:51 PM / 4.91 ft

Low 9:37 PM / 0.58 ft 10:33 PM / 0.42 ft 11:24 PM / 0.20 ft

High

February 2008 Day 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

High 3:16 AM / 4.69 ft 4:13 AM / 4.82 ft 5:06 AM / 5.02 ft 5:55 AM / 5.25 ft

12:13 AM / 5.50 ft 1:18 AM / 5.42 ft 2:27 AM / 5.40 ft 3:37 AM / 5.48 ft 4:44 AM / 5.63 ft 5:44 AM / 5.80 ft

12:34 AM / 4.77 ft 1:28 AM / 4.66 ft

Low 9:33 AM / 0.98 ft 10:30 AM / 0.85 ft 11:23 AM / 0.64 ft 12:10 PM / 0.41 ft 12:11 AM / -0.03 ft 12:56 AM / -0.24 ft 1:39 AM / -0.39 ft 2:22 AM / -0.46 ft 3:06 AM / -0.45 ft 3:51 AM / -0.34 ft 4:40 AM / -0.15 ft 5:34 AM / 0.11 ft 6:34 AM / 0.38 ft 7:42 AM / 0.58 ft 8:54 AM / 0.63 ft 10:03 AM / 0.52 ft 11:06 AM / 0.29 ft 12:00 PM / 0.03 ft 12:08 AM / -0.56 ft 12:59 AM / -0.67 ft 1:45 AM / -0.69 ft 2:29 AM / -0.59 ft 3:11 AM / -0.40 ft 3:52 AM / -0.14 ft 4:33 AM / 0.15 ft 5:15 AM / 0.45 ft 6:00 AM / 0.73 ft 6:51 AM / 0.96 ft 7:49 AM / 1.11 ft

High 3:20 PM / 3.90 ft 4:17 PM / 3.97 ft 5:11 PM / 4.12 ft 6:00 PM / 4.33 ft 6:40 AM / 5.45 ft 7:21 AM / 5.60 ft 8:01 AM / 5.67 ft 8:40 AM / 5.65 ft 9:19 AM / 5.54 ft 10:00 AM / 5.34 ft 10:45 AM / 5.08 ft 11:36 AM / 4.78 ft 12:35 PM / 4.50 ft 1:43 PM / 4.30 ft 2:55 PM / 4.25 ft 4:05 PM / 4.37 ft 5:10 PM / 4.62 ft 6:08 PM / 4.91 ft 6:37 AM / 5.91 ft 7:24 AM / 5.93 ft 8:08 AM / 5.83 ft 8:47 AM / 5.64 ft 9:24 AM / 5.38 ft 10:00 AM / 5.08 ft 10:35 AM / 4.78 ft 11:11 AM / 4.50 ft 11:51 AM / 4.25 ft 12:38 PM / 4.06 ft 1:33 PM / 3.93 ft

12:54 PM / 0.17 ft 6:45 PM / 4.57 ft 1:36 PM / -0.05 ft 7:28 PM / 4.82 ft 2:15 PM / -0.23 ft 8:10 PM / 5.06 ft 2:54 PM / -0.36 ft 8:52 PM / 5.28 ft 3:34 PM / -0.43 ft 9:36 PM / 5.45 ft 4:16 PM / -0.43 ft 10:23 PM / 5.54 ft 5:00 PM / -0.36 ft 11:15 PM / 5.55 ft 5:51 PM / -0.24 ft 6:49 PM / -0.09 ft 7:55 PM / 0.01 ft 9:04 PM / -0.01 ft 10:11 PM / -0.15 ft 11:12 PM / -0.36 ft 12:49 PM / -0.19 ft 7:00 PM / 5.19 ft 1:33 PM / -0.34 ft 7:47 PM / 5.39 ft 2:13 PM / -0.39 ft 8:31 PM / 5.50 ft 2:52 PM / -0.35 ft 9:11 PM / 5.50 ft 3:29 PM / -0.24 ft 9:50 PM / 5.43 ft 4:05 PM / -0.06 ft 10:28 PM / 5.29 ft 4:41 PM / 0.16 ft 11:06 PM / 5.11 ft 5:20 PM / 0.38 ft 11:48 PM / 4.93 ft 6:03 PM / 0.60 ft 6:53 PM / 0.77 ft 7:51 PM / 0.85 ft

Charleston Time Differences (Masonboro Inlet-Myrtle Beach) Location

Masonboro Inlet Bald Head Southport Lockwoods Folly Inlet

HIGH

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

LOW

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

The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

Location

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

HIGH

+0:17 +0:13 +1:46 +2:27

LOW

+0:32 +0:39 +2:46 +3:53

Day 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 Day 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

High 2:19 AM / 6.26 ft 3:09 AM / 6.27 ft 4:01 AM / 6.35 ft 4:53 AM / 6.51 ft 5:43 AM / 6.72 ft

12:34 AM / 6.91 ft 1:33 AM / 7.01 ft 2:36 AM / 7.11 ft 3:41 AM / 7.24 ft 4:48 AM / 7.45 ft 5:52 AM / 7.71 ft

12:42 AM / 6.18 ft 1:30 AM / 6.03 ft 2:21 AM / 5.94 ft High 3:15 AM / 5.94 ft 4:12 AM / 6.07 ft 5:09 AM / 6.32 ft 6:00 AM / 6.65 ft

12:14 AM / 7.19 ft 1:15 AM / 7.06 ft 2:20 AM / 6.96 ft 3:28 AM / 6.95 ft 4:37 AM / 7.08 ft 5:41 AM / 7.30 ft

12:40 AM / 6.08 ft 1:32 AM / 5.93 ft

Low 8:38 AM / 1.12 ft 9:36 AM / 1.14 ft 10:31 AM / 1.05 ft 11:21 AM / 0.89 ft 12:08 PM / 0.70 ft 12:01 AM / 0.30 ft 12:46 AM / 0.12 ft 1:30 AM / -0.04 ft 2:12 AM / -0.16 ft 2:53 AM / -0.24 ft 3:35 AM / -0.26 ft 4:18 AM / -0.20 ft 5:04 AM / -0.05 ft 5:55 AM / 0.17 ft 6:54 AM / 0.42 ft 8:02 AM / 0.60 ft 9:15 AM / 0.59 ft 10:25 AM / 0.41 ft 11:29 AM / 0.11 ft 12:28 PM / -0.21 ft 12:34 AM / -0.98 ft 1:29 AM / -1.15 ft 2:19 AM / -1.20 ft 3:07 AM / -1.09 ft 3:52 AM / -0.83 ft 4:35 AM / -0.46 ft 5:17 AM / -0.02 ft 6:01 AM / 0.43 ft 6:49 AM / 0.83 ft 7:44 AM / 1.13 ft 8:46 AM / 1.28 ft

High 2:26 PM / 5.85 ft 3:16 PM / 5.70 ft 4:08 PM / 5.65 ft 5:01 PM / 5.70 ft 5:51 PM / 5.83 ft 6:29 AM / 6.95 ft 7:11 AM / 7.17 ft 7:50 AM / 7.32 ft 8:27 AM / 7.39 ft 9:03 AM / 7.38 ft 9:41 AM / 7.28 ft 10:23 AM / 7.10 ft 11:10 AM / 6.86 ft 12:03 PM / 6.59 ft 1:00 PM / 6.32 ft 2:00 PM / 6.10 ft 3:04 PM / 5.97 ft 4:11 PM / 5.99 ft 5:18 PM / 6.17 ft 6:20 PM / 6.46 ft 6:49 AM / 7.93 ft 7:40 AM / 8.05 ft 8:27 AM / 7.99 ft 9:12 AM / 7.78 ft 9:55 AM / 7.43 ft 10:38 AM / 7.00 ft 11:21 AM / 6.56 ft 12:06 PM / 6.14 ft 12:52 PM / 5.78 ft 1:40 PM / 5.51 ft 2:32 PM / 5.33 ft

Low 9:47 AM / 1.25 ft 10:43 AM / 1.07 ft 11:35 AM / 0.80 ft 12:22 PM / 0.47 ft 12:20 AM / 0.04 ft 1:07 AM / -0.24 ft 1:52 AM / -0.48 ft 2:37 AM / -0.65 ft 3:20 AM / -0.71 ft 4:04 AM / -0.64 ft 4:51 AM / -0.43 ft 5:41 AM / -0.10 ft 6:39 AM / 0.28 ft 7:47 AM / 0.59 ft 9:02 AM / 0.68 ft 10:13 AM / 0.53 ft 11:16 AM / 0.23 ft 12:12 PM / -0.11 ft 12:23 AM / -0.76 ft 1:15 AM / -0.94 ft 2:02 AM / -1.00 ft 2:47 AM / -0.92 ft 3:28 AM / -0.71 ft 4:07 AM / -0.39 ft 4:45 AM / -0.01 ft 5:24 AM / 0.41 ft 6:05 AM / 0.82 ft 6:54 AM / 1.18 ft 7:53 AM / 1.42 ft

High 3:27 PM / 5.28 ft 4:24 PM / 5.37 ft 5:19 PM / 5.59 ft 6:09 PM / 5.90 ft 6:46 AM / 6.99 ft 7:26 AM / 7.27 ft 8:05 AM / 7.44 ft 8:43 AM / 7.48 ft 9:22 AM / 7.38 ft 10:04 AM / 7.15 ft 10:52 AM / 6.83 ft 11:45 AM / 6.47 ft 12:43 PM / 6.13 ft 1:46 PM / 5.88 ft 2:52 PM / 5.77 ft 4:02 PM / 5.84 ft 5:10 PM / 6.11 ft 6:10 PM / 6.48 ft 6:35 AM / 7.52 ft 7:23 AM / 7.65 ft 8:05 AM / 7.63 ft 8:45 AM / 7.47 ft 9:23 AM / 7.19 ft 10:01 AM / 6.83 ft 10:41 AM / 6.43 ft 11:23 AM / 6.05 ft 12:08 PM / 5.71 ft 12:57 PM / 5.46 ft 1:50 PM / 5.30 ft

February 2008

Low 8:44 PM / 0.76 ft 9:37 PM / 0.73 ft 10:27 PM / 0.63 ft 11:15 PM / 0.47 ft

High

12:52 PM / 0.50 ft 6:37 PM / 6.00 ft 1:35 PM / 0.30 ft 7:19 PM / 6.16 ft 2:16 PM / 0.11 ft 7:59 PM / 6.30 ft 2:55 PM / -0.05 ft 8:37 PM / 6.41 ft 3:33 PM / -0.18 ft 9:16 PM / 6.52 ft 4:12 PM / -0.27 ft 9:58 PM / 6.61 ft 4:52 PM / -0.31 ft 10:46 PM / 6.71 ft 5:35 PM / -0.29 ft 11:38 PM / 6.81 ft 6:24 PM / -0.22 ft 7:20 PM / -0.15 ft 8:23 PM / -0.13 ft 9:30 PM / -0.24 ft 10:35 PM / -0.46 ft 11:37 PM / -0.73 ft 1:21 PM / -0.50 ft 2:11 PM / -0.70 ft 2:56 PM / -0.78 ft 3:38 PM / -0.72 ft 4:17 PM / -0.54 ft 4:54 PM / -0.28 ft 5:32 PM / 0.02 ft 6:10 PM / 0.33 ft 6:53 PM / 0.59 ft 7:44 PM / 0.79 ft 8:42 PM / 0.87 ft

7:15 PM / 6.74 ft 8:06 PM / 6.93 ft 8:53 PM / 7.00 ft 9:39 PM / 6.95 ft 10:24 PM / 6.80 ft 11:10 PM / 6.59 ft 11:55 PM / 6.38 ft

Low 9:42 PM / 0.80 ft 10:39 PM / 0.60 ft 11:31 PM / 0.34 ft

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1:06 PM / 0.13 ft 6:55 PM / 6.26 ft 1:48 PM / -0.20 ft 7:36 PM / 6.60 ft 2:28 PM / -0.48 ft 8:16 PM / 6.91 ft 3:08 PM / -0.68 ft 8:56 PM / 7.14 ft 3:48 PM / -0.79 ft 9:38 PM / 7.29 ft 4:29 PM / -0.79 ft 10:25 PM / 7.34 ft 5:13 PM / -0.67 ft 11:17 PM / 7.30 ft 6:01 PM / -0.46 ft 6:58 PM / -0.21 ft 8:04 PM / -0.03 ft 9:15 PM / -0.03 ft 10:24 PM / -0.22 ft 11:26 PM / -0.49 ft 1:02 PM / -0.41 ft 1:48 PM / -0.61 ft 2:29 PM / -0.69 ft 3:07 PM / -0.63 ft 3:42 PM / -0.46 ft 4:16 PM / -0.21 ft 4:49 PM / 0.08 ft 5:24 PM / 0.38 ft 6:03 PM / 0.67 ft 6:50 PM / 0.92 ft 7:49 PM / 1.09 ft

7:02 PM / 6.85 ft 7:48 PM / 7.11 ft 8:30 PM / 7.24 ft 9:10 PM / 7.22 ft 9:49 PM / 7.07 ft 10:28 PM / 6.85 ft 11:08 PM / 6.58 ft 11:52 PM / 6.31 ft

Savannah River Entrance Time Differences (Edisto-St. Marys) Location

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Edisto Marina, Big Bay Cr. Ent. -0:11 -0:14 Ashepoo-Coosaw Cutoff, ICW +0:15 +0:23 Beaufort River, Beaufort, SC +1:04 +0:49

Location

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Skull Creek, Hilton Head S Ent. +0:31 +0:21 Thunderbolt, Savannah Rvr., GA +0:32 +0:12 St. Marys Entrance, N Jetty, GA -0:36 -0:03 Jan/Feb 2008 Carolina Currents 43

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Move Over for Flashing Lights

id you ever notice the similarity between the Navigation Rules on our waterways and the driving regulations on our roadways? What was known formerly as the “pilot rules” governing the operation of vessels preceded the invention of the automobile. Hence, many of the protocols followed on the water were adapted for use on the road. For example, when two power-driven vessels are in a “crossing” situation at night, it is like two cars driving toward a “crossroad” intersection. On the water, the vessel operator observing the green sidelight on the other vessel will continue at present course and speed. Conversely, the vessel operator observing the red sidelight on the other vessel will “give way.” On the roadway we have a traffic signal showing red and green for essentially the same purpose. There are several other parallels. We use flashing yellow lights in both cases to signal danger or to otherwise draw extra attention to a hazardous situation. We keep to the right in the channel, just as we do on the road. Busy local roads usually have lower speed limits, just as a narrow congested

waterway may have a “no wake” zone. More often than not, the roadway rules have inherited the customs by which we have operated on the water for centuries. However, the state of North Carolina recently extended their Move-Over Law for vehicles on the roadway to boaters on the waterways. The Move-Over roadway law requires that motorists move into the next lane or slow down when they see a law enforcement or emergency vehicle with flashing lights ahead. The waterway law requires reduction to “no wake” speed when within 100 feet of a law enforcement vessel exhibiting a blue flashing light. In a narrow channel situation, the distance for “no wake” speed is 50 feet. At first glance, it looks like the waterway rule is imitating the roadway rule. The fact is that a Federal Statute already addresses the issue that the North Carolina “Move-Over” law attempts to address. Statue 46 U.S.C. 2302 authorizes penalties for “negligent” operation of a vessel. Operators of a vessel that endanger “life, limb or property” are subject to a civil penalty of up to $1,000. If the infraction is judged to

Making Headway By Capt. Larry Walker

be “grossly negligent” the penalty can be as high as $5,000 and include up to one year in prison. There is more detail on negligent operations under the Penalty Provisions section of the Navigation Rules book. While the state of North Carolina may fine you up to $250 for failing to maintain “no wake” speed in the vicinity of a blue flashing light, at $5,000 the Federal Government can get your attention a lot quicker. There is a fine distinction between the North Carolina and the Federal regulations. You are in trouble under the Federal rule if you “endanger” another vessel or the persons onboard. Under the North Carolina rule you are in trouble if you do not reduce your speed to “no wake” whether you are endangering anyone or not. The exercise of good seamanship would dictate that you shouldn’t need a state or federal law to slow you down in the first place. Until next time, I wish you clear skies, fair winds and calm seas. 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.

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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.

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2000 Camano Troll 31 $164,900

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