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The Sailor’s Life: Little Baby Overboard Currently Away: Her Beam on the Waves On Course for Sailing at Lake Murray New Facilities Spring Up in Oriental Current Destination: Play and Stay at Myrtle Beach EcoBoating: Measuring our Lakes in Drips, Earth Day and more … Cruising Through: No Place Like Home Aboard Dorothy Gale Portal to the Past: New Exhibit Open at NCMM Yak Talk: Charlotte Hosts Olympic Canoe/Kayak Trials Boat Shows: Charleston Show Consolidation, Beaufort Wooden Club Corner: Sailing Against the Wind in Mount Pleasant Making Headway: Navigation Lights and Wrongs Hard Aground: Hope Floats Casting About: Shrimping with Sarge, and more …

Feature Coverage This Issue: Charlotte, 33 Oriental, 16 Beaufort, 32,35 Lake Murray, 13 Beaufort, 39

Myrtle Beach, 21 Georgetown, 11 Mt. Pleasant, 36 Charleston, 29,35

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Regatta Roundup: Charleston, Bald Head Island, etc.

Charleston Harbor Fest Preview Current Destination: Ocracoke, N.C. More Hard Aground with Eddie Jones Classifieds Space Deadline: Mar. 31

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Regattas, Cruisers, Boat Shows Blow in on Spring Breeze

pring is in the air, and that means cruisers will soon be migrating back up the Carolina coast and tourists will be hitting the beach. In our Current Destination feature, we look at one of America’s favorite beach vacation hotspots - and an underappreciated boating destination - the Myrtle Beach area (p. 21). The cool spring breezes also reawaken dormant racing fleets to take part in some of the year’s biggest regattas, including Bald Head Island and Charleston Race Week. Our Regatta Roundup (p. 28) has the scoop. Another kind of competition takes place May 3 with the first Wooden Boat Building Challenge in Beaufort, N.C., promising a fun cap to the N.C. Maritime Museum’s Wooden Boat Show activities (p. 36). For those who are between boats or looking for an upgrade, boat show season continues (p. 35-36). For seven years, the not-for-profit S.C. Marine Association produced Charleston’s in-water show. You never knew which member marina might host it from year to year, but it was the biggest in-water show in the Carolinas and growing. Plus it provided income to support SCMA’s lobbying efforts on behalf of maritime interests and important projects like the Clean Marina Program. But this year, the SCMA’s largest member - The City Marina Company - preempted the fund-raising event by announcing its own show. Eventually, the two parties sat down in a room full of lawyers.

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City Marina (a subsidiary of The Beach Company, a major developer in Charleston since 1945) reached into its deep pockets and paid SCMA an undisclosed amount not to produce a spring show in Charleston for the next five years. The site of the new Charleston InWater Boat Show is The Bristol Marina (owned by City Marina) and the adjoining Brittlebank Park. The location is great for showcasing the downtown, but has a muddy reputation in the event of rain. It’s also upstream of a height-restricted bridge. We hope sailboat dealers make the effort to get through during the one special opening scheduled before the event. Show dates run April 17-20, the same time as South Carolina’s biggest regatta of the year. At least a couple of sailing-oriented vendors have said they’ll be too busy with Charleston Race Week activities to run a boat show booth. But maybe the throngs of visiting sailors in town will find a gap in their race schedules to wander over and check out the show. Robbie Freeman, the new show’s chairman and managing partner of The City Marina Company, said it would quickly become “a regional draw” and “a fashionable stop for boating enthusiasts.” We hope The City Marina delivers on that promise. The Carolinas deserve a top-notch show. Carolina Currents will have a booth. Stop by to grab some back issues and say “ahoy” if we aren’t off watching the races. See you at the show - or the regatta!

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ICW Maintenance Gains Federal Funding

CAMA Fines Upped First Time in 25 Years RALEIGH, N.C. – Violations of the Coastal Area Management Act, which regulates development along the North Carolina coast, now carry penalties up to a $10,000 for the most serious violations. This is the first increase in CAMA penalties since 1983. The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission rule change allows the Division of Coastal Management to weigh how much money the violator saved by non-compliance as a factor in determining the amount of the fine. It also grants authority to recoup some of the investigative costs associated with violations.

ASHINGTON, D.C. - The federal Omnibus Spending Bill included much-needed maintenance on the Intracoastal Waterway. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association Executive Director Rosemary Lynch noted that South Carolina and Georgia received funding to dredge their section of the waterway for the first time in years. “We need to thank the Congressmen for their hard work during a very difficult budget cycle,” Lynch says. She has posted a list of lawmakers who supported the effort at atlintracoastal.org. Funding amounts include: $5.49 million for North Carolina; $2.18 million for South Carolina; $1.87 million for Georgia; and $3.74 million for Florida.

Sen. Burr Co-Chairs Boating Caucus WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Richard Burr (R-N.C.) has agreed to become the new co-chairman of the Senate Boating Caucus, replacing recently retired Sen. Trent Lott (R-Miss.). He will serve as co-chairman alongside Sen. Herb Kohl (D-Wisc.). “Like all North Carolinians, I know that boating is a great way to enjoy our state and we share that with many families across our country,” Burr said. “The boating industry is an important part of North Carolina’s economy that is continually growing.” North Carolina is home to more than 60 boat manufacturers that generate more than 7,300 jobs statewide. The Congressional Boating Caucus is an informal, bi-partisan group of U.S. Senators and Representatives concerned with issues affecting the recreational marine industry. Overall Number of Registered Powerboats Declines CHICAGO, Ill. – The NMMA released its 2006 U.S. Recreational Boat Registrations Statistics report revealing a 1.5 percent decline nationwide compared to the previous year. A total of 12.7 million vessels were registered in the U.S. in 2006, compared to 13 million in 2005. The Carolinas bucked the trend, showing modest growth for the year. The report ranks all 50 states by the number of boats registered. Florida again received the top ranking among the states in terms of registered boats, with a total of 988,652 vessels recorded in 2006. South Carolina ranked eighth with 436,075 registrations, up 4.6 percent; North Carolina ranked 11th with 370,291, up 2.1 percent; and Georgia ranked 13th with 336,579, up 5.8 percent.

Visiting Boaters Risk Incurring S.C. Tax Bill COLUMBIA, S.C. - Boaters who visit South Carolina on their boats for 60 consecutive days or an aggregate of 90 days are potentially liable to be taxed under new rules passed by the state legislature last year. “Many counties don’t follow this but use what was in effect previously: 181 days,” reports Suzi Durant of the S.C. Marine Association, a lobbying group for the boating industry. “We hope to have this amended to the 181 days in the (current) legislative session.” The change was made at the same time as lawmakers granted a long-sought tax break. For many years, South Carolina had one of the highest tax rates on boats on the East Coast: 10.5 percent of fair market value. After four years of lobbying, the SCMA convinced the state legislature to reduce the rate to 6 percent statewide for boats that qualify as second homes. A local option also allows each county council to adopt the 6 percent rate on all boats. S.C. boaters with qualifying watercraft should contact their county auditor’s office to find out how to get the reduced tax rate. Mysterious Ghost Boat’s Crew Sought ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - An apparently unmanned vessel was involved in a collision on Currituck Sound on Jan. 6. The 47foot sailboat Marissa collided with the 33-foot sailboat Dream-

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catcher, which had two people onboard. The 2002 Beneteau 46.9 was later located in a marsh by TowBoatU.S. There was no one in or around the vessel, but the motor was running and the sails were up. A wallet belonging to owner John Martins of Suffolk, Va., was found at the scene. Martins last spoke to his wife via telephone about 90 minutes before the collision. The Coast Guard, N.C. Department of Wildlife and the Currituck County Sheriff ’s Office searched the area for a day but found no signs of the missing mariner.

Missing Boater Turns Up in Indiana TERRE HAUTE, Ind. - A Georgetown County man who was reported missing Nov. 24 has turned up in Indiana and admitted to authorities that he staged his death in an effort to escape from pending drug charges. After Julius “Butch” Nesbitt’s 14-foot boat was found beached on Hare Island, S.C., rescue agencies spent days looking for him at a cost of more than $170,000. Nesbitt, 58, and his girlfriend - who had reported him missing - were apprehended six weeks later 600 miles away. Bridge Crash Investigation Completed CHARLESTON, S.C. - The U.S. Coast Guard completed its preliminary investigation into the April 2007 collision between the crane barge towed by the tug Sara Kaitlin and the McTeer Bridge near Beaufort, S.C. Capt. Wright Gres, the operator of the tug, was charged with negligence and misconduct and agreed to a six-month suspension of his license. The Coast Guard also recommended Savannah Marine Services be fined up to $75,000 for negligent operations of Sara Kaitlin, employing an individual to operate beyond the scope of his Coast Guard-issued license, and operating on a voyage of greater than 24 hours with only one properly credentialed mariner. Coast Guard Aircrews Recognized for Multiple Rescues ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. - Six aircrews from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C., were recognized at a Dec. 19 awards ceremony in Elizabeth City for rescuing 12 mariners in adverse conditions in April and May. Rear Adm. Fred Rosa, commander of the Coast Guard Fifth District, presented the members of the MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and C-130 Hercules flight crews with Air Medals, Commendation Medals, Coast Guard Achievement Medals and the Commandant’s Letter of Commendation. Boating, Waterfront Shows Hit the Small Screen RALEIGH, N.C. - “Cruising Carolina: The Lower Banks,” the third installment in the Cruising Carolina series of specials for public television, debuted in February. Produced by BlueWater Media and hosted by cruising guide author Claiborne Young, the episode explores the region from Ocracoke to Bogue Inlet. UNC-TV also teamed up with N.C. Sea Grant to present “Coastwatch,” based on Sea Grant magazine stories. N.C. State University funded three pilot segments. The first, about restoration of the Rocky Branch stream, aired in December on the state public television network’s nightly newsmagazine, North Carolina Now. Albemarle Weather Station Up and Running ALBEMARLE SOUND, N.C. - The University of North Carolina Coastal Studies Institute in Nags Head, N.C., has The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

installed a meteorological station atop an ICW channel marker in the Albemarle Sound near the mouth of the Alligator River. The $100,000 station, part of the nationwide Integrated Ocean Observing System, will provide realtime temperature, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction, wave height, currents and water clarity data to boaters, fishermen and scientists. Data is transmitted via cell phone modem to a computer at the Institute for distribution to its partners on the project - the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, East Carolina University, Elizabeth City State University and a private oceanographic firm.

Dismal Swamp ‘Debris’ Removal Nets Heavy Metal NORFOLK, Va. - While preparing for the anticipated reopening of the Dismal Swamp Canal locks, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Norfolk District was removing debris and found a stolen 1999 Ford 150 truck. Crew from Army Corps vessel Elizabeth removed the truck so it wouldn’t damage future boats navigating the historic branch of the ICW. The Dismal Swamp Canal has been closed since Oct. 30, when the water levels dropped to 3.6 feet from the normal controlling depth of 6 feet. The Corps hopes to announce the canal’s reopening when forecasted rains raise the water level. Three-Foot Shoal in Channel to Ocracoke, NC OCRACOKE, N.C. - A Dec. 12 U.S. Army Corp of Engiproduction by neers Survey indicates shoaling to a depth of 3.0 feet MLW in the Kim vicinity of Big Foot Slough Channel Daybeacon 10B. The shoal extends approximately 75 feet into the channel. Mariners should exercise caution when transiting this area.

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Keepin’ It Free

I just read my first Carolina Currents. I think it is a good publication for Sailboaters. IT’S FREE!! I found the Hard Aground column, with Eddie Jones especially insightful, and confirms what I always been told about Sailboaters. “The wind is free so everything else should be too.” Keep up the good work. Capt. Howard Zeitlin Hells - A - Poppin Charters, Manteo, N.C.

Ahoy Capt. Zeitlin, Glad you found us. Be sure to pass copies around to all of your boating buddies. If they share our philosophy (free is good), I’m sure they’ll enjoy it too. ~Editor

Seeking New Home Waters

I’m looking for a retirement community in N.C. and am impressed by Oriental (your location)... I only sail, and am hoping you have some firsthand information on the suitability of these other three areas: Fairfield Harbor, Bogue Sound and the Atlantic coast off of the Sneads Ferry-Swansboro area (a marina operator near Sneads Ferry told me he has never rented a slip to a sail boater and a realtor told me not much sailing is done in the Bogue Sound, since the water is somewhat shallow). Hoping you can help and it would be appreciated. I’m in Southern California, planning on visiting in the early part of February and am making plans to visit suitable sailing areas now. Thanks so much! Richard Dilly, California

Ahoy Richard, Congratulations on discovering the Carolinas. Oriental is a great location for retired boaters, and it has definitely been discovered in recent years, but still offers great relative value.

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Fairfield Harbor is about 20 miles up the Neuse River toward New Bern, the largest nearby city and another popular boating location. Both harbor great sailng communities. Sneads Ferry is at the mouth of the New River, which is most appropriate for shoal draft boats. There are also a couple of bridges on the way up the river to Jacksonville, but otherwise it offers interesting sailing prospects. Bogue Sound is, as you learned, also a bit shallow apart from the Intracoastal Waterway running through it. If you look to Morehead City/Beaufort at the north end of the sound, however, you’ll find lots of great amenities and easy access to the Atlantic for offshore action. Otherwise, I’d recommend looking toward the larger sounds and rivers to the north. We’ve featured several great communities in our past issues, including Elizabeth City, Oriental, Bald Head Island and Washington. Hope this is helpful. ~Editor

Sailing Has Class

The University of South Carolina at Columbia is now offering a Keelboat course. I’d like to see something about this in a future edition. I’m happy to know this exists. Johnathan Cannon, Columbia, SC

P.S. Love your publication! P.S.2 You may also be interested in the story of Mike Waters the Sailmaker who helped Russians practice for the Olympics on Lake Murray and then started a sail loft in Russia. Ahoy Johnathan, Thanks for the tips! We’ve found a USC student to write a story about the new class. You’ll find it on p. 13. We’ll look into Mike’s story. Sounds interesting. As always, we encourage all readers to submit story ideas. We can’t be everywhere. You guys know the waters better than we do. Who and what would you like to read about in future issues? E-mail Carolina_currents@ yahoo.com. ~Editor

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We received one of your magazines from a local marina and were wondering if we could receive some as well. We are interested in the magazine because most of our visitors are boaters, and they would appreciate such a magazine. Would you be willing to send the Chamber magazines? Thanks, Heather, Belhaven Community Chamber of Commerce

Ahoy Heather, We’ve added the Chamber to our distribution points for future issues. Readers: Are there other boater-friendly places where we should be putting issues? Let us know and we’ll add them to our route when we make our delivery runs. ~Editor

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BABYOON VERBOARD

The Sailor’s Life By Molly McMillan

And at the same moment that he failed to e were in our Able 20 shoalslow down, his peripheral vision fell upon keel sloop, on a day trip down a small, helpless baby falling overboard. the Intracoastal Waterway Voila! I imagined the perfect personal north of Charleston - our last trip of the frustration device (PPFD): Little Baby season before taking the boat back home Overboard - a piece of safety equipment to the mountains. A perfect breeze pushed the Dry Bean at five knots toward a bridge. that every small boat owner should have. As soon as we were back on land, I Our small boat lived for a downwind sail: went to K-mart, picked up a realistic nursGenoa held out by spinnaker pole billowing age baby doll, drew an anchor on its ing on the port side, main to starboard, little T-shirt, tied a retrieval lanyard on the wing on wing down the waterway. As winds tend to get squirrelly around bridges, rubber ankle, and tossed it in the tub of boat stuff. we usually enThe next season, Voila! … Little Baby gage the motor my husband and I as we approach. Overboard - a piece of safety upgraded to a trailBut with a equipment that every small er-able Corsair 28 straight shot and took through, we kept boat owner should have. trimaran our sailing experisails up and moence many miles away from the protected tor uninvolved. All was fine until we saw waterways of South Carolina, crossing the the five-story trawler coming at us with a Gulf Stream to the Bahamas. wake that would toss our little ship against We packed up all our new fancy rescue the pilings, spill our beer, and probably ruin equipment, including Little Baby Overour whole family weekend. Capt. Marshall, ever the pacifist, had no board, for a month in the Abacos. Our first opportunity to test LBO was radio, bull horn or missile launching weapat Green Turtle Cay. A young local was ons on board. We were defenseless. All of cruising his small fishing boat through us on deck - moms, kids and grandparents the still waters of Black Sound anchorage - frantically made the please-slow-downat a high speed, endangering our anchor signal, to no avail. The timing was ideal to lines as well as the boats on either side of place our southbound five-knot journey us. We’d just spent 30 minutes getting two and his northbound 25-knot jaunt under anchors in mud and grass that cruisers said the bridge together. wouldn’t hold. Other boaters were tied to Marshall ordered me, first mate and mooring buoys, but were also concerned as wife, to get the nuts. He plannned to evidenced by throw a 16-ounce jar of Piggly Wiggly glares, heads dry roasted peanuts at their hull as they shaking and passed, while family members fended off hands waving the pilings. to the water. Turns out, the more-money-thanI had no sense multi-story owner slowed at the last intention of minute, saving our peanuts, our pride and resetting an whatever rigging and paint would have anchor, so ended up under the bridge. I grabbed But the near miss gave me an idea... the LBO Though you rarely see the face of the from below, skippers of these boatels, you figure they scrambled to at least get a glance of you, exposed in an open cockpit. And I believe that even these the bow, and started rocking and cooing. To the amazement of all of us hanging on captains were once tiny sweet babes in the our sacred lines, the prepubescent male arms of their mothers - god bless ‘em. slowed down so abruptly that he was How bad would the driver of a giant boat feel, I wondered, if at the last moment almost thrown into the dark waters of the sound. Each time he came through, I spent he noticed that the vessel under sail had some quality time in the cockpit with my a mom on deck with a baby in her arms?

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plastic baby in my arms and each time he passed, he slowed, nodded and tipped his head respectfully. It worked well and, as we began to tell our friends, more ideas generated for the respect-producing scam: Little Baby Crosswalk or Little Baby Crowded Mall. That winter, I presented my newfound safety device to a friend who was just starting a cruising lifestyle. First mate Beeler later told me she’d never throw a fake baby into the sea. It was obvious that the crew of the Thorny Weed had not seen the problems motor vessels could cause, so the baby was stored in the back of her closet, collecting mold in bad places. The next year, on a stateside outing, we found ourselves cruising again along a narrow section of waterway heading from Beaufort, N.C., to Oriental. Things were relatively stable in the 15-knot breeze when we saw, on the horizon, a veritable parade of mighty boaters who’d been covering cypress roots with their wake all the way through Adams Creek. Once again, with sails up in a narrow passage, we were in danger of being thrown into shallow water, and this time we were without the infamous LBO. So I snatched a boat towel from a locker and cradled it in my arms. A cynical non-believer in the lead boat grabbed binoculars - we thought to verify the validity of a live baby onboard. The towel did the trick as all boats behind him slowed under the advice of a radioed message - child aboard a vessel under sail at channel marker 23. We, the pretend parents, busted with pride as a whole line of fast moving overgrown vessels slowed for mama’s special time with little bubba. The whole thing is quite brilliant really. You can steal it if you want. I’ve never actually tested the name and tossed anything into the sea. I haven’t had to, but still want to. I think it would be life changing for the offending driver, and may even make a significant number of motor captains spend more time in therapy and less time scaring the bejesus out of us. March/April 2008 Carolina Currents 9

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friendship. With an eye toward the weathEORGETOWN, S.C. - As a er forecasts, Ted warned Barry to anticipate veil of fog lifted off the Sampit a two-day delay in leaving Georgetown as a River in Georgetown, S.C., two nor’easter passed. men guided the cutter Evening Star south Despite the postponed departure, toward St. Augustine, Fla., and ultimately seas remained rough as they headed out the Abaco Islands for the winter. Winyah Bay Inlet early on Nov. 6, 2006. It Custom built for Ted and Cynthia wasn’t long before a rumble sent Hawley, Hawley in 1987, the Tayana 37 had thoutethered to a jackline, scrambling for the sands of miles under its keel. The Hawleys bow. had cruised her from the New England “I heard chain running,” Ted recalls. “I coast north to Maine and east as far as went forward and found that the second Bermuda and the Bahamas. This trip was bow anchor had worked its way loose and carefully planned, charted and provisioned gone overboard, taking 50 well in advance. Ted’s For two days, sleep feet of chain with it. In float plan would get seas it was impossithe vessel into Hope was non-existent and those ble to pull it back onboard, Town Harbour by provisions remained so I had to cut the line.” late November - in Barry steadfastly held plenty of time for his untouched. the helm as the crisis was first mate to catch a averted. The men aimed Evening Star scheduled flight back to the United States. 30 miles east to safely avoid the coastFirst mate Barry Jones, a Chesapeake line. Watches were alternated frequently Bay sailor from Philadelphia, was a buddy as heavy seas quickly wore down the who had lost touch with Ted for several helmsman. years. Both were eager to renew their

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When his manual bilge pump and back-up submersible bilge pump both failed, Hawley knew they were in trouble. The bilge access was too small to fit a bucket in. “I knew we weren’t in imminent danger of sinking, but if I did not get some help we were going to fill up and go down,” he said. So, as the boat bobbed about 20 miles east of Ponce de Leon Inlet, Hawley and Jones donned their life jackets and put out a distress call with their position and vessel description.

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Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater dispatched a C-130 transport plane that dropped flares at the rescue site and a helicopter with supplies, while a Coast Guard rescue vessel set out from Coast Guard Station Ponce de Leon Inlet. The Coast Guard also recommended that Evening Star’s

EPIRB be engaged. This set off another set of circumstances, including the notification of immediate family members indicating a distress situation. Ted’s wife, Cindy, in turn called Barry’s wife, Barrie, who was visiting family in Utah at the time. Alarmed, the two wives thought the worst. As Evening Star continued taking on water, the Coast Guard recommended that a 70-pound pump be lowered down to the vessel. The first mate’s response was, “Who do you think should lift this pump onto the vessel - the 65- or 70-year-old man?” “Neither - abort that option,” the rescue team wisely decided. Evening Star slowly continued under escort of the Coast Guard cutter, arriving at the mouth of the Ponce de Leon Inlet shortly after noon. The high winds and seas, combined with an outgoing tide, made inlet conditions hazardous. After some discussion, and with conditions in the inlet easing for a short window, Hawley decided to give it a try. “Wish me luck,” he said over the radio. With the Coast Guard crews watching closely and offering navigational suggestions, and television helicopters hovering overhead, he motored through the waterway and made safe anchorage just off the New Smyrna Beach, Fla., station shortly before 2 p.m. The Coast Guard’s powerful water extractor emptied Evening Star’s bilge in five minutes. Television reporters pressed ahead to interview the two men who were bitterly cold and tired after their 54-hour affair with the sea. Meanwhile, the Coast Guard carefully inspected Evening Star to confirm that all safety regulations had been followed. Star checked out with flying colors. Severely dehydrated and anticipating continuing their trip the next morning, Ted and Barry dined at a dockside pub. As they sat at a comfortable booth, Ted became weak and lost consciousness. Medics transported him to the hospital where he was diagnosed with extremely elevated electrolytes. The remainder of the trip was postponed and Ted remained in the hospital for several days to recuperate. “The lesson is that you don’t go unless the conditions are optimum,” Hawley says, admitting they’d fallen victim to sailing on a schedule. “We wouldn’t have gone out under those circumstances except that Barry had to catch a plane out of Palm Beach and staying inside on the ICW would have taken too long.” Evening Star never made its final destination to the Abaco Islands for the winter of 2007, but the two friends definitely had a trip they’ll always remember. Nearing Ponce de Leon under U.S. Coast Guard escort after 54 hours of misery

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On Course for Sailing

AKE MURRAY, S.C. - “I apologize. You may get a pretty good look at my rear,” says Capt. Bryan Adams, soon to be professor Adams, in his native English accent. “Learning to sail with up to four people in a Capri 22, you learn to become quite good friends.” Adams is the instructor for one of the University of South Carolina’s newest offerings: PEDU 555U - Basic Keelboat Sailing. The course is one of the many added to the curriculum this year under new physical activity program coordinator Gary Nave. “No, the pointy end!”

“Our efforts are to improve their quality of life,” Nave says. “Sailing is associated with stress relief, and sailing was popular at other universities. The interaction between students, their instructors and the outdoor environment is very different than sitting in a classroom lecture for 50 minutes.” The six-week course, starting in March, is broken up into six four-hour sections. The first week students learn terminology in the classroom and the next four weeks students drive to Lake Murray for on-thewater training. In the final week students will take a written and an on-the-water exam. Students will learn how to rig a sailboat, dock, tack and jibe, maneuver in heavy weather and how sails take you upwind. If students demonstrate a mastery of all criteria, they can also receive their U.S. Sailing certification, according to the syllabus. Adams moved to Columbia from the Atlanta area in March 2007 and launched the Lake Murray branch of Lanier Sailing Academy with his wife Paula. The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

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He heard how Auburn University’s sailing program grew in popularity from five to 150 people. Because he had the resources, he decided to offer USC students the same opportunity. Opportunity, though, isn’t cheap in the sport of sailing. Adams says the maintenance and upkeep of boats are quite costly, considering that a single sail for a 22-foot keelboat can run up to $1,000. At $400, the sailing course is one of the most expensive of the school’s physical education classes but, compared to the price of private lessons in sailing, Adams says it’s a bargain. Jake McMillin, a second-year exercise science student, found the class online and signed up. He says he always had an interest in sailing after spending a week and half of his summer between high school and college in the Caribbean on a catamaran. “Sailing is something I’ve always wanted to learn how to do,” he explains. “The course isn’t a huge time commitment either. You spend 6 days, four hours each on the water. You also get U.S. certified.” McMillin said. “The course is designed for someone who has never set foot on a sailboat.” Adams doesn’t expect people to be perfect. “As long as you’re laughing, you’re not messing up,” he jokes.

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FEBRUARY 2008 29-March 2 Charleston Food and 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 NC. coresound.com 1,2 Charleston Arts & Crafts Festival, Wragg Square. 239-530-8072 1,2 Civil War Living History Weekend Manteo NC. Commemorates the 146th Anniversary of The Battle of Roanoke Island. 252-475-1500 1,2 Knotting & Splicing, Beaufort NC* 4-25 Crazy Over Crabs! Myrtle Beach State Park, SC. Learn all about local crabs Tuesdays in March. southcarolinaparks.com 5-8 USCG Aux GPS Course Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington NC. “How To” course on Wed 7-10pm and Sat 9am-2pm. Contact Lois at 910-686-4479 6-8 NC Seafood Festival FunFest Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City NC. ncseafoodfestival.org 6-9 Kaleidoscope: Film, Food & Fine Art, Beaufort SC. A celebration of Southern culture including an internationally recognized film festival, art walk, art show and lively parties in various Lowcountry settings. beaufortkaleidoscope.com 6-27 Something’s Fishy! Myrtle Beach State Park SC. Learn all about fish on Thursdays in March. southcarolinaparks.com 7, May 2 French Quarter Art Walk, Charleston SC, 5-8pm. Stroll and discover

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the works of more than 500 artists. All galleries of the French Quarter will be open with artists on hand and refreshments. 843-577-7100. 7,8 Sun Coast Cruisers Weekend. Wilmington’s largest car club event at Carolina Beach NC. suncoastcruisers.com 8 Charleston Community Sailing Festival Local boaters take youth out on the water. charlestonoceanracing.org 8 WineFest, Hilton Head Island SC. Largest outdoor wine tasting on the East Coast. hiltonheadhospitalityassociation.com. 8 Hidden Battleship, Wilmington NC. Small groups will be taken behind the scenes to areas not on the regular tour. $40 includes admission to the ship. Must be 12 years or older. 910-251-5797

Beaufort, NC will be busy with the Wooden Boat Show and Food and Wine Fest late April

10-31 USCG Aux Coastal Navigation Course Cape Fear Community College, Wilmington NC. Hands-on navigation course Mon/Thurs evenings includes: Understanding and reading coastal navigation charts, de-mystifying the magnetic compass, using navigator’s tools and instruments, and dead reckoning and piloting. It is recommended that a basic boating class be taken prior to this class. Lois at 910-686-4479 for further details. 11 Pirates Along the NC Coast presented by Miller Pope, Ocean Isle Beach NC. museumofcc.org 13-April 12 Charleston Festival of Houses and Gardens. Explore the private houses and gardens of Charleston’s historic district. Morning walking tours, plantation excursions, luncheon lectures, harbor cruises and dramatic presentations. historiccharleston.org 13,14 Diesel Maintenance * 14 St. Patricks Day Parade Savannah, Ga. savannahsaintpatricksday.com 14-15 Lofting Basics Class ** 15 River Quest Kayak/Canoe Race,

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 on pgs. 35-36. Fishing events are on p. 40. Beaufort SC. E-mail higherground@ hargray.com 15 St. Patricks Day Parade Wilmington NC, dbawilmington.com/events 15 Swansboro Annual Oyster Roast and Pig Out, swansbororotary.com 15 Mount Pleasant Arts Festival, SC. townofmountpleasant.com 15,16 Boatbuilding Carpentry (Flatbottomed) * 16 St. Patricks Day Parade Hilton Head, SC, gotohhi.com 18 Taste of New Bern, NC. Riverfront Convention Center fundraiser for Neuse River Foundation, neuseriver.org 20-April 5 Savannah Music Festival. Georgia’s largest musical arts event, savannahmusicfestival.org 21,22 Spring Festival, Southport NC. Chili Cook-off, art show, entertainment, southportmerchants.com 22 Family Day, Ocean Isle Beach NC. museumofcc.org 22 Easter Egg Hunt Beaufort Historic Site, Beaufort NC. Children ages seven and younger are welcome to join the free fun. Prizes, refreshments. beauforthistoricsite.org 22,23 4th Annual Cape Fear Arts & Craft Show, Wilmington NC. Juried original arts and crafts featuring paintings, sculptures, photography, glass, pottery, mixed media, jewelry and fiber/textiles. 239-530-8072 29 Build a Boat in a Day* 29,30 Watermark Marina Boat Show and Marine Expo, Wilmington NC. Showcases local boat dealers and retailers. watermarkmarina.com/wilmington.html APRIL 2008 4,5 61st Annual Plantation Tours, Georgetown SC. Tour pre-Revolutionary and antebellum churches, town houses and plantations in and near Georgetown. Afternoon tea, home-baked goods, local art, historical books also available. pgwinyah.org 4 -12 Land of Beginnings Festival, Dare County NC. Week-long festival concluding with a black tie gala. 252-473-2127. thelostcolony.org. 5 3rd Oriental Pet Parade Begins at Lupton Park at 10 a.m. Animals, dressed and undressed, parade down Mildred Street to Lou Mac Park. 5 6th Annual Neuse River Spring Clean-up Good for the river and a great way to show www.CarolinaCurrents.com

your community spirit. Volunteers will be cleaning up trash along the banks of the river, on the islands and around access areas like bridges. neuseriver.org 5,6 Spar Making * 5,6 29th Annual Coastal Living Show, Wilmington NC. More than 100 booths with diverse items for home, garden and general interest; proceeds benefit local charities. wilmingtonwomansclub.com 9-13 61st Annual NC Azalea Festival, Wilmington NC. Includes a parade, street fair, circus, concerts, pageantry. ncazaleafestival.org 10,11 12-volt Electric Systems * 11 International Film Series: “When the Sea Rises,” Craven Community College, New Bern NC. 7:30pm, film from France. 252-638-3434 11 ArtWalk, Downtown New Bern NC. Free. Downtown shops and galleries open 5-8pm for browsing, buying and enjoying art. visitnewbern.com. 11,12 4th Annual New Bern Jazz & Blues Fest, Riverfront Convention Center. visitnewbern.com 11-13 Cycle North Carolina Oriental NC. As many as 600 bicyclists expected for this event. visitoriental.com 12 Crab Ball Gala and Auction, Washington NC. Black tie function celebrates culmination of the Crabs on the Move Project. 18 giant 6’x6’ crabs decorated by local artists will be auctioned. 252-975-2383 12 Homes and Gardens Tour, Bath NC. Historic Bath Garden Club. 252-923-0972 12 Garden Conservancy Open Day, Edenton NC. Admission to each private garden is $5. Rain or shine, and no reservations are required. Tour begins at the Cupola House. opendaysprogram.org 12 Founder’s Day Festival at Charles Towne Landing, SC. Including drill and black powder demos, programs, speakers and archaeological presentations. charlestowne.org 12 Pirate Fest Greenvile, NC. Celebrate eastern North Carolina with its rich history steeped with famous pirates, including the infamous Blackbeard and Greenville’s own Pirates of East Carolina University. 252-328-4696. 12,19,26 Build a 14-foot Kayak. Workshop meets three consecutive Saturdays. ** 12,13 Boatbuilding Carpentry (Roundbottomed)* 12,13 Historic Wilmington Foundation Home Tour, historicwilmington.org 12,13 Squadron Boating Course, Beaufort NC. For beginners or a comprehensive review for seasoned boater. 252-240-1085 14-24 USCG Aux. America’s Boating Course, Cape Fear Community College, Mon & Thurs evenings. $35 incl. materials. The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

Contact Lois 910-686-4479. 17-20 Charleston In-Water Boat Show, see p. 35 17-20 Charleston Race Week, see p. 29 19 Publick Day, Beaufort NC. Colonialstyle flea market selling antiques and collectibles, art, crafts, handmade jewelry, books, food. beauforthistoricsite.org 19 Build a Boat in a Day * 19 12th Annual Pleasure Island Chowder Cook-Off Carolina Beach NC, pleasureislandnc.org 23-27 Wine and Food Weekend, Beaufort NC. Fundraiser for Beaufort Historical Association and Friends of the Maritime Museum. beaufortwineandfood.com 25-27 Third Annual Northeastern NC Boat Show, Hertford NC, see p. 36 25-27 Living History Weekend, Plymouth NC. Encampment on the banks of the Roanoke River with some skirmishes and Torchlight Tour of historic district. Includes period crafts and music. livinghistoryweekend.com 25-27 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Slalom Canoe/Kayak, see p. 33 25-May 3 Treasures of the Tidelands Georgetown SC. Nine-day celebration of performing and visual arts of Georgetown County. tidelandsofgeorgetown.net 26 Earth Day 2008, see p. 27 26,27 Art in the Park Myrtle Beach SC. 843-448-7690 26,27 Annual Arts & Crafts Festival Morehead City NC. 239-530-8072 26,27 Day at the Docks, Holden Beach NC. Food, crafts and music and fun for the entire family. ncislandguide.com 27 Seafood Festival and Blessing of

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Restaurants, live entertainment, art, children’s activities, Earth Day festivities. 843-525-6644 3 Key West Music Fest North Myrtle Beach SC. Music, wine, food, crafters, vineyard tour. 843-399-9463 3 Inaugural Dragon Boat Festival, Charleston SC. Raise money for charity and have fun at Brittlebank Park char.racedragonboats.com

3,4 2nd Annual Hog Fest, Edenton NC. Featuring BBQ, lawn mower races, arts & crafts show and sale, kids pedal races. Call American Legion 252-482- 4057 16-18 Charleston Harborfest charlestonharborfest.org Symbol Key/ for Further Details

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New Facilities Spring Up in Oriental

RIENTAL, N.C. - Cruisers and other boaters who point their bow toward the Sailing Capital of North Carolina this year will find a few changes both on land and sea. In January, the city teamed up with the Oriental Yacht Club and the Oriental Harbor Marina and Inn to have the harbor dredged. Visitors to the free town dock should now find six feet minimum dockside. Eric Pake Jr. Construction of Beaufort, N.C., scooped more than 1,700 cubic yards of muck out of the harbor. An enhancement of Lou Mac Park built in November is a 120-foot fishing pier stretching out into the Neuse River. The project was paid for in part with state Coastal Area Management Act funds. The town has applied for another CAMA grant to build a new small boat dock at the end of Hodges Street inside of the Robert Scott Bridge. The town will soon have room for more boats just across the bridge from downtown. Pecan Grove Marina recently dug a second basin to contain 102 new slips. The town’s business sector boasts several new services. Within a few steps of the town dock, Down East Destinations now provides visitor information, public restroom facilities, organizes tours and helps in booking trips or local transportation. The former pub is hard to miss with the colorful dragon painted on the side of the building. Currently, Down East Destinations is only open on weekends, but owners Jeff Adelette and Flora Moorman hope to extend hours into the week this summer.

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Next door, Garland F. Fulcher Seafood Company has opened a retail outlet in another colorfully painted building selling shrimp, fish and crabmeat opposite the docks where boats have unloaded their catch for decades. In the other direction, longtime coffee and ice cream shop The Bean has extended its offerings under new owner Eric Kindle. Visitors can now rent bikes and enjoy beer and wine Friday and Saturday nights. Two other new shops along Hodges Street - Land and Sea Cycles and Dragonfly - are selling nautical gifts and art pieces.

Croakertown Gifts has expanded with a florist and wine and cheese shops. If you need to ship items, receive mail, make copies or jump on the Internet, the new place to go in town is Errands Plus Business Center on Broad Street. And just across the street is Noah’s of Oriental, possibly the only nautical consignment shop between the Chesapeake and Florida, with a selection of used sails, time-tested electronics, anchors and other essential gear. Proprietor Mike Anderson has computerized his inventory, so he can let you know if he has a specific item.

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showroom, a repair and service area, and two dry storage buildings accommodating up to 320 boats. Golden Isles Marina (pictured left) will be combined into one facility with its neighbor, the Boathouse at Golden Isles, another Morningstar Marina. “The Golden Isles and the surrounding southeast coastal Georgia area is a burgeoning boating market and this property enables us to improve our position to serve the recreational needs in the region,” said Dave Benson, president of Charlotte area-based Morningstar, which now owns and operates more than 2,800 dry and wet berths covering four states in the Southeast.

Bridgeton Development Continues BRIDGETON, N.C. - Another development is in progress in the small town across the Neuse River from New Bern. The 250-slip Sand Ridge Harbor Marina is planned for 88 acres (below) just north of Bridgeton’s town limits. Clayton, N.C.based developer Jerry Pounds has obtained sewer service commitments for the construction of 176 condos on the site. The project adjoins part of Bridgeton Harbor, a half-billiondollar, 700acre project including a 129-slip marina and yacht club, residential and retail space being built by Florida-based Jupiter USA that will cover a thousand acres.

Wilmington Riverfront Development WILMINGTON, N.C. - A project taking advantage of New Hanover County’s new riverfront mixed-use zoning district would convert the existing 25-acre Point Harbor Marina into a waterfront community with an enlarged marina, shops, condominiums, offices and possibly a hotel. Chris Boney with LS3P Boney Architects, speaking for the developer, said plans call for a dry-stack facility with more than 200 slips and another 55 wet slips, 222 condominiums in six buildings, ranging up to nine stories with parking underneath and offices or retail on some lower floors, and a boardwalk running along the entire riverfront that would be open to the public. County commissioners will review a necessary re-zoning request for the site in March.

HARLOTTE, N.C. - Morningstar Properties and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital added Eaton Ferry Marina in Littleton, N.C., and Golden Isles Marina in St. Simons, Ga., to their portfolio of

Hatteras Pulling Out of Swansboro SWANSBORO, N.C. - Hatteras Yachts announced plans in January to shut down production at its facility outside of Swansboro on the Intracoastal Waterway, combining that site’s production lines with its New Bern plant by June. As many as 200 employees may lose their jobs. The company purchased the site from Tiara Yachts in late 2005. Swansboro workers may find jobs in New Bern or at a plant in Navassa, N.C., that Hatteras’ parent company Brunswick Corporation bought in July from Rampage Yachts. The Swansboro plant produces sportfishing boats up to 60 feet in length, although hulls are shipped to New Bern for finishing work. The shift in production will allow the yacht builder to take advantage of productivity gains in the New Bern facility resulting from a shift from hand-laid laminate to a more efficient infused-lamination technique. The Brunswick Boat Group employs about 1,500 people in North Carolina working for Hatteras Yachts and an Albemarle sportsfishing plant in Edenton. Dockominium Trend Continues CHARLESTON, S.C. - Thirty-eight percent of marinas currently have at least some dockominiums at their marina, according to a survey of marina managers by Charleston-based marine engineering firm Applied Technology and Management Inc. The survey findings indicate that dockominium conversions are likely to increase, with 23 percent of respondents

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200 Acres Outside Beaufort Bought BEAUFORT, N.C. - A 200-acre parcel of waterfront land to the northeast of Beaufort, N.C., was bought for $17 million recently, sparking rumors of a major waterfront development near the historic seaport. No immediate plans for the new property have been announced. A group that includes members of Cary-based Preston Development and SAS Inc., a computer software company, bought the parcel. The same group recently launched a golfing community east of New Bern and owns Southport Marina, which is in the final phases of a major renovation.

New Hunter Dealer for North Carolina ORIENTAL, N.C. - Norton’s Yacht Sales Inc. based in Virginia is now the Hunter Dealer for North Carolina. Norton’s, which has held the Virginia Hunter franchise for several years, has a subsidiary arrangement with Jack Coulter and Rich Gahan of Deaton Yacht Sales to promote and sell the popular line of sailboats from their Oriental, N.C., location. Until 2007, the Hunter franchise for North Carolina was held by “Crazy” Dave Condon of American Marine & Sail Supply Inc. of Zebulon, N.C. He dropped the line after a disagreement over boat show sales. Condon is now concentrating on his Catalina and Precision lines. State Honors Beneteau USA President MARION, S.C. - Gov. Mark Sanford and the S.C. Department of Commerce honored Beneteau USA President Wayne Burdick as an Ambassador for Economic Development for 2007. The governor said the recognition credits individuals who

have “gone above and beyond to encourage growth in their respective communities.” “South Carolina thanks them for their efforts to create jobs and economic opportunity throughout the state,” Sanford said. Burdick credited his entire workforce for the honor. “The whole company is responsible for the continued growth we are experiencing here in Marion, S.C.,” Burdick said. In 2007, Beneteau USA’s factory set records for production and sales of the company’s popular yachts.

N.C. Effort to Woo Bertram Yacht Fails MIAMI, Fla. – An effort to convince Miami-based sportfishing yacht manufacturer Bertram Yacht to open a new manufacturing plant in North Carolina has fallen short. Instead, the company will expand its facilities on the Miami River, according to a report in the South Florida Business Journal, which attributed that information to Miami-Dade County’s economic development agency. Whatever carrots the North Carolina negotiators dangled apparently fell short of the $1 million package Florida lawmakers pulled together to keep the company’s expansion in the sunshine state.

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any boaters see the long stretch of the Intracoastal Waterway adjoining Myrtle Beach, S.C., as something best avoided by taking an offshore hop up the coast - but by doing so they miss out on miles of top-notch entertainment, dining and beaches that lure 14 million tourists a year from far and wide. The Waccamaw River to the south is one of the most peaceful inland waterways on the coast, with ospreys hunting over cypress-lined shores. Little River to the north retains a rustic fishing village charm if you look beyond the casino boats and dozen or so seafood restaurants. But the 26-mile manmade canal in between - known as Pine Island Cut or Long Bay - is an entirely different experience. Cruising guide author Claibourne Young pans it as “one of the least attractive sections of the entire ICW.” Indeed, scenery mostly varies from resorts, airports and malls to theme parks, condos and restaurants, with a few golf courses and mansions thrown in for good measure. With docks protruding from many of the private estates, much of this part of the ICW is marked as a no-wake zone. But the ditch provides access to the Grand Strand, a 60-mile stretch of nearly uninterrupted beaches. To complement all of that sand, new attractions pop up every year. Watch for Hard Rock Park - the world’s first rock-and-roll theme park - to open in April, joining numerous theaters, golf courses, resorts, and other attractions. For those looking for a great place to splurge on a bit of civilization, a dozenplus marinas along the channel provide a chance to jump ashore and indulge in almost any amenities you’ve been missing. But the “anchor-out-free-dock” types are out of luck. The Calabash Creek anchorage off Little River Inlet, though prone to shoaling, provides access to The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

restaurant row in Calabash, but isn’t very convenient for Myrtle Beach attractions. Likewise, it would be challenging to find your way to civilization from the isolated Waccamaw River anchorages on the southern end of the strand. A 500-foot dock running along Barefoot Landing once offered a convenient “free” option. Cruisers took full advantage of it, often rafting up four boats deep. With outlet shops, theaters, restaurants and other attractions nearby, it became known as the most expensive “free” dock in the country. But the “free” part became history two years ago. Now it’s being managed as Barefoot Landing Marina with plans to extend the docks both north and south. The Grand Strand is actually comprised of several communities that blur together from land or water. Myrtle Beach - named for the coast’s indigenous wax myrtle shrubs - is the largest with 25,000 residents. North Myrtle Beach, population 12,000, was formed when four small beach

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towns merged in 1968. Most of the area was accessible only by ferry until a railroad bridge opened in 1900. The first hotel opened a year later followed by the first golf course in 1927, and the area’s destiny was set. Apart from a brief setback when Hurricane Hazel ravaged the coast in 1954, it’s been steady growth ever since.

Navigating the Grand Strand The closest ocean access is through Winyah Bay at Mile 410 to the south and the shallow Little River Inlet at Mile 341.5 to the north (recommended only at high tide during calm conditions). Chart 11534 covers the stretch in between. North of the Waccamaw River, it’s impossible to get lost passing through the Myrtle Beach area. If any stretch of the ICW lives up its “ditch” nickname, this is it. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers blasted the canal out of solid rock in the early 1930s, completing it in 1936 as the final

The Grande Dunes Bridge Spans the ICW just past the marina jetties.

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Current Destination Myrtle Beach Rhett Dickson, harbormaster of Dock stretch of the ICW. Holidays Marina at the north end of the But that doesn’t mean traversing these waters is without risk. The primary concern most treacherous portion, which stretches to a mile past Barefoot Landing at the here is the ditch itself, unaffectionately southern end. known as the “Rockpile” for the hard The other key to successfully transitledges lurking along its sides. You won’t hit soft mud if you wander outside the channel ing the Grand Strand ICW is knowing the bridges. South Carolina bridge tenders here. While the vast majority of boats pass monitor channel 9. This can be confusing through without incident, enough vessels for southbound traffic, since North Carocome to misery with hard groundings and lina tenders there monitor bent props to maintain a nasty channel 13. Remember reputation. to change over before The narrowest stretch is approaching the Little River between Miles 365 and 347. Hwy. 17 (Nixon Crossroads) Daybeacons mark the riskiBridge (Mile 347.3), which est spots. While it may seem only has seven feet of clearcounter-intuitive, local experts ance. It opens on request. recommend traversing this area Those northbound into at low tide. Most of the ledges North Carolina need to then become easily visible The Rockpile name is switch over before reaching protruding above the surface. well earned the zero-clearance Sunset The biggest risk is encounterBeach Pontoon Bridge (Mile 337.9) - the ing commercial traffic along the narrow last pontoon bridge on the East Coast. (As portion forcing you to the hazardous sides of February, the town of Sunset Beach had of the channel. cleared the last legal challenge to begin “Keep mid-channel and radio ahead with a pan-pan on channel 13 to make sure replacing the 54-year-old antiquity with a new $31.5 million span with 65-feet no commercial traffic is coming,” advises

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of clearance. Completion is expected in 2010.) It opens on the hour, 7 a.m.-9 p.m., but not at low tide when there isn’t enough depth for it to float. The private Barefoot Landing swing bridge (Mile 353.3) just north of the Barefoot Landing complex has 31 feet of clearance and opens on request. The Socastee Highway Swing Bridge (Mile 371) has 10 feet clearance and opens 15 minutes before and after the hour, 7-10 a.m. and 2-6 p.m., Monday-Friday, and 7-10 a.m. weekends and holidays, April 1June 30, and by request at other times. The bridge - a historic landmark first opened in 1936 - is often closed for repairs. The adjacent high-rise bridge is a foot shy of the standard 65, so wait for low tide if your mast height is close. The remaining bridges have a standard 65-foot clearance. They include something you aren’t likely to see elsewhere on the ICW: the Waterway Hills Golf Club (Mile 356.4) straddles the ditch and has an aerial tram with gondolas that carry the golfers and their clubs over the water from one hole to another.

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(843)651-4444; Crazy Sister Marina, (843)651-4285; or Capt. Dick’s Marina, (843)651-3676. If you head offshore, note that Horry County requires boats to remain a minimum of 400 feet from fishing piers. Myrtle Beach requires boats to remain 150 feet from piers. And North Myrtle Beach excludes boats within 100 yards of the shore or 50 yards from any swimmer. Surfside Beach (located between Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach) requires watercraft to remain 50 feet offshore and allows access for powercraft only at the Fourth Avenue pier.

Myrtle Beach Area Marinas From upscale resorts to down home classics, the Grand Strand has plenty of marinas offering transient dockage to choose from. All are extremely well-sheltered unless you end up on an outer dock during a hard blow directly up or down the ditch. Heading south to north, they include: Osprey Marina (Mile 373) maintains 90 percent capacity throughout the year, so call ahead to reserve a transient berth. They won Marina of the Year honors from

Marina Dockage magazine in 2001 and are proudly certified as a Clean Marina. Full amenities include fuel, pumpout, laundry, showers, a snack bar and a copy of Carolina Currents magazine in the visitor packets. (843)215-5353, ospreymarina.com Hague Marina (Mile 368.5), nestled in the last natural bend off the ICW before it becomes a straight ditch, is the oldest marina in the area and the closest to the town of Myrtle Beach - although it’s still well beyond walking distance. South-

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While most visitors to the area travel on the ditch, there is one offshore inlet at the southern end of the Grand Strand that doesn’t connect to the ICW. Murrells Inlet primarily serves a fishing fleet that has earned the surrounding town - also called Murrells Inlet - the title “Seafood Capital of South Carolina.” Without local knowledge, the ocean passage between the well-marked jetties is recommended only during calm conditions. If you’re trailering your boat, you may use the ramp next to Capt. Dick’s restaurant and explore the creeks coming off the inlet. Contact: Marlin Quay Marina,

bound boats who have a run-in with the Rockpile will find a 35-ton Travelift and small yard if an inspection or repairs are in order. The 40-year-old amenities include showers, laundry, ship’s store and fuel. (843)293-2141. Grande Dunes Marina (Mile 357) pampers guests in its 18 transient slips and along 1,200 feet of face docks with uniformed dockhands, concierge service, premium cable channels, wireless Internet, telephone, morning newspapers and even

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complimentary continental breakfast. The 2,200-acre complex straddles both sides of the ICW with the luxurious Marina Inn at Grande Dunes next door and a golf course across the private bridge. Guests can use the pool, tennis court and golf course. A Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse was set to open in March, or dine on the docks at Anchor Café. Or take an easy stroll beyond the main entrance to several dining and enter-

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tainment options including the Carolina Opry and Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede. The 126-slip marina, which opened in May 2005, already has two more basins dug for future expansion. (843)315-7777, Grandedunes.com/amenities Barefoot Resort Yacht Club (Mile 354) is located on a 76-acre site on the west side of the ICW across from the Barefoot Landing shopping and entertainment complex. The 142-slip marina, which opened in June 2006, features a floating dock system, cable TV, high-speed Internet access, showers, laundry, fuel and dining at the Docksider’s Grille. Cross the private bridge for a mall full of dining and entertainment alternatives, including the House of Blues and Alabama Theater. (866)888-6608, BarefootResortClub.com Barefoot Landing Marina (Mile 354) once a popular free dock behind the shopping mall and entertainment complex, is now a marina with water, electric and cable connections for overnight visitors. With no bathhouse on site, other amenities are limited. Complimentary day dockage for mall patrons is still available on an as-spaceallows basis. Plans call for the docks to be expanded early this year. (843)663-0838 Dock Holidays (Mile 348.2) provides popular and convenient transient dockage with five restaurants in close proximity, entertainment on the premises and two grocery stores, a pharmacy and West Marine within easy walking distance. Cable, fuel, pumpouts, laundry, showers and a ship’s store are among the amenities. (843)280-6354 Harbourgate Resort & Marina (Mile 347.5) has seen several million dollars in upgrades in recent years, including condominiums, modern floating docks, dredging, landscaping and renovation of Filet’s restaurant. Transients are welcome.

Amenities include showers, laundry and fuel. Slips were recently put on the market as dockominiums starting at $111,000. (843)249-8888, harbourgatemarina.com Anchor Marina (Mile 347) has a boat ramp, a small yard with a 35-ton lift - conveniently situated for any northbound boats who might have bumped in the Rockpile - and a full-service 85-slip marina with showers. (843)249-7899 Silver Coast Marina and Boating Center (Mile 346.5) caters primarily to drystack boats. No transient docks, but there is a fuel dock and a small yard is available for repairs. (843) 249-1000 Coquina Harbor (Mile 346) is a former rock quarry that was connected to the ICW and now contains three marinas surrounded by condos and hotels. The faux red and white lighthouse guides boats into the entrance. Restaurants are located on the harbor and within easy walking distance. To the left is Lightkeepers Marina, a dockominium complex that offers empty slips to transients. Amenities include pumpout, cable and phone, showers, laundry, ship’s store and a pool. (843)249-5773,

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LightkeepersMarina.com Myrtle Beach Yacht Club and Marina at the head of the harbor is a full-service, 153-slip marina rather than a private club. Plentiful transient docks come with wireless Internet, cable, telephone, showers, laundry, pumpout, ship’s store, pool, exercise room and security gates. It also advertises some of the best fuel prices on the ICW. (843) 249-5376, MyrtleBeachYachtClub.com Last up in the basin is Coquina Harbor Inc. to the right as you enter the harbor. Call to see if transient dockage is available. (843)249-9333 Cricket Cove Yacht Club (Mile 345) offers a blend of wet slips and drystack storage with forklift boat launching available. Transients are welcome. Amenities include showers, pumpout, captain’s lounge, laundry and restaurant. (843)249-7169, cricketcovemarina.com

Getting Oriented Ashore A car is extremely helpful for properly exploring the Grand Strand, although essential provisions can be found within walking distance of most marinas. If you opt for wheels, your dockmaster can help

make arrangements. Rental companies deliver to marinas and several taxi companies serve the Grand Strand. The adventurous can also attempt to use the public bus system. Visit www.coastrta.com for schedules and fare information. Highway 17 is the land equivalent of the ICW, connecting the malls, resorts, restaurants and major attractions. Most of the action is nestled between the ICW/Highway 17 corridor and the beach, what the locals refer to as “beachside” (as opposed to the opposite shore, which is known as “landside”). For boat parts, try the marina ship’s stores, or visit one of the Grand Strand’s two West Marines, two Boaters’ Worlds or the mammoth Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, a tourist destination for many located in Colonial Mall between Grande Dunes and Barefoot Landing. For those trailering into the area, public boat ramps are located either side of the ICW beneath the Route 17 Little River Bridge.

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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ossibilities are so extensive, it would take an entire magazine to describe them all - and at least half a dozen such guides try to do just that. Many contain coupons and maps that are handy for finding your way around so pick some up at your marina office or the nearest visitor center. Most tourists are drawn by the miles of beaches where they enjoy swimming, surfing, parasailing, shell collecting, sunbathing, Frisbee-throwing, sandcastle building, volleyball and soaking up the sun. Based upon the Grand Strand’s 1,800-plus restaurants, dining comes in as a close second among tourist activities. Options range from fast food and ethnic cuisines, to mammoth seafood buffets, a Hard Rock Cafe and Planet Hollywood lining a stretch of Highway 17 called Restaurant Row. Alternatively, travel back to the Middle Ages at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, or trot over to the Dixie Stampede to enjoy a four-course meal along with singing, dancing and comedy. Broadway at the Beach is a $250

million complex at the epicenter of Myrtle Beach attractions. The 350-acre site features 20 restaurants, 100 specialty shops, 15 attractions, 11 nightclubs, a 16-screen cinema, an I-Max theater and more, all surrounding a 23-acre lake traversed by a free water taxi. Sailors may want to make a pilgrimage to Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville. The Ripley’s Aquarium is a popular family attraction. Spectator sports range from minor league baseball’s Myrtle Beach Pelicans to NASCAR racing on the Myrtle Beach Speedway. For those who prefer to burn their own calories, more than 200 tennis courts and 100 golf courses dot the area. Amidst the bustle, you can escape to nature at the popular Huntington Beach State Park to discover a freshwater lagoon with alligators, salt marsh, nature trails, picnic shelters, and the historic castle “Atalaya.” Besides a great beach, Myrtle Beach State Park (founded in 1935 by the Civilian Conservation Corps as South Carolina’s first state park,) has hiking trails, picnic shelters and a nature center.

Numerous creeks and channels provide excellent fishing options. Try one of the eight area fishing piers or cruise into the ocean for offshore action. Bottom fish around the artificial reefs a few miles out, or head all the way to the Gulf Stream to reel in the big pelagics. Another popular offshore activity is a cruise on the casino boats based out of Little River. Annual Myrtle Beach Area Events Visiting a destination during a festival always makes the trip more memorable. Consider timing your trip to arrive during the National Shagdance Championships (held March 6-8 this year), Harley Davidson Spring Rally or Little River Blue Crab Festival in May, Harborwalk Festival in June, the Murrells Inlet 4th of July Boat Parade, the Little River Shrimp and Jazz Festival in October, the Intracoastal Christmas Regatta in November, or the Grand Strand Boat Show in January. Visit the Myrtle Beach Visitors Bureau at mbchamber.com for details. The cliché “there’s something for everyone” rings true in Myrtle Beach.

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HARLESTON, S.C. - Teens from South Carolina and beyond will set sail aboard the Spirit of South Carolina for a 14-day sailing expedition this summer to explore coastal New England and the Gulf of Maine. Spirit Ocean Adventure, a pilot sailing initiative that will launch in June, is a partnership between Clemson University’s Youth Learning Institute and the S.C. Maritime Foundation. Participants become active members of the Spirit crew, immersed in all aspects of life at sea. They maneuver the ship, navigate by stars and witness the wonders of the ocean like whales breaching in the distance. “Our goal with this partnership program is to help create a spectacular, once-in-a-lifetime learning experience for teens that builds their character and teaches them responsibility, teamwork and leadership skills,” said Jorge Calzadilla, YLI executive director. “Helping youth reach 26 Carolina Currents March/April 2008

their full potential through innovative programs like this is a mission we share with the Maritime Foundation.” SCMF launched the Spirit of South Carolina in March 2007 to operate as a sail training vessel. Led by Capt. Tony Arrow, the ship is crewed by three mates, a head educator, a cook and three deckhands. Although a traditional sailing vessel, Spirit is equipped with two diesel engines, satellite communication systems and the latest in navigational technology. Parents of summer sailors will even be able to check the ship’s precise location through an online tracking system. “Spirit Ocean Adventure expands on our highly successful day sail program for fifth through eighth graders, offering teens an opportunity to set sail on a voyage that will be both challenging and rewarding as they take a hands-on role raising the sails, standing watch, learning to navigate and discovering the history and beauty of the

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ocean,” stated SCMF Executive Director Brad Van Liew. The educational vessel has already served more than 1,000 students and teachers from schools across the state. Nine school districts participated in the first season of Sea Spray Scouts with teachers expressing enormous enthusiasm for the ship as a platform for learning concepts such as simple machines, weather, navigation and water quality. Since the Spirit transits north from Charleston Harbor each summer to avoid the threat of hurricanes, Spirit Ocean Adventure departs from and returns to Portland, Maine. Two 14-day expeditions, beginning June 29 and July 19, are available to high school teens ages 15 to 18 for $3,600. For more information or to register, call YLI at (864)878-1041 or register online at spiritoceanadventure.com. www.CarolinaCurrents.com

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Measuring Our Lakes in Drips

ALEIGH, N.C. - I feel most complete on the coast where I grew up, when the salt air is in my lungs and I hear the rhythmic lapping of water on the side of my boat. But as an adult I live in the central part of the state far from where I learned to shuck oysters and bait hooks. When I found myself in my 40s starting a new path in life as a single person, I realized that my sailing life - and spirit - were imperiled. I had spent too long being a first mate and knew I must become the captain of my vessel. It was on the inland lakes that I chose to put my boat so that I could practice my solo sailing skills. The lakes gave me the safety of a calmer “sea.” I spent many evenings just going in and out of the slip until I felt confident at that. Then it was on to anchoring and more. Luckily my boat survived the experience. Now you may understand the emptiness I feel when I ride over the bridges on these lakes. They are struggling. Today, their spirit faces the same jeopardy that mine once did. But where they helped save mine, I feel helpless in restoring theirs. These lakes are so different from the coastal waters offering passages to exotic ports. They serve other purposes as our essential water source, but they’re also our playgrounds. Our lakes are surrounded by parks and campgrounds. We take our children, our families and our selves to restore our energy, kick back, fish and exercise. The lakes are vital not just for the water they hold, but for their gifts to our inner beings. And now they call to us for help. Unable to create rain, I feel so inadequate. But their call makes me cut off the water while I brush my teeth. Their frantic plea makes me speak up when I see a lawn being watered. I am selfish and I do not want my playground taken away from me. I don’t want to forfeit a trip to the lake when I need my “water fix” and can’t get to the ocean. I’m sure you’ve seen the surreal pictures of dry lakebeds with docks extending into cracked land with boats still tied to the cleats. They are pictures that stun us and cause disbelief. We have bounties of food, electronics, clothes and more. It’s hard to fathom our lives being threatened by what The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

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has been a constant for so long: the rain. We want to imagine that it will always come in the nick of time and rescue our lakes from their peril. But will it? Are they begging for our help while we let the sound of water running from our faucets drown out their pleas? I am one person, one sailor. But I love these lakes. I’ve camped around them, water skied on them, sailed and fished on them. I gather with friends on their waters, and I watch boat races and fishing tournaments. I’m saddened by the struggle of the marinas at these waterfronts and I’m determined to help in whatever way I can. An elderly neighbor once told me that when she and her husband moved into their house they rented it. After many years of living there, they purchased it. She said if she’d known she was going to live there the rest of her life she would’ve taken better care of it when they rented it. As boaters and water lovers we have the responsibility to conserve whenever possible. As people of this earth, we have the task of doing even more - of conserving beyond what we think we’re capable of. We are renters here on this earth, but we’ll also be living here the rest of our lives.

Water Saving Tips

Install low-volume toilets (1.6 g/flush). If you don’t have one, a plastic bottle can be filled with stones or with water, recapped, and placed in the toilet tank to reduce the amount per flush. Run your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are full. Newer models clean more thoroughly and use less water. Use the garbage disposal sparingly. Compost instead and save gallons every time. If your shower can fill a one-gallon bucket in less than 20 seconds, then replace it with a water-efficient showerhead. Time your shower to keep it under 5 minutes. Water your plants deeply but less frequently to create healthier and stronger landscapes. Use a hose nozzle and turn off the water while you wash your car or boat. When you are washing your hands, don’t let the water run while you lather. Never pour water down the drain when there may be another use for it, such as watering plants.

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Eco Briefs 28th Annual Earth Day Coming As you celebrate Earth Day this spring (mostly marked as April 22), don’t forget that 71 percent of the Earth’s surface is covered with water. Do your part each time you go boating. Tune your engine, pick up some flotsam or organize a cleanup of your favorite shoreline. The little things add up. N.C. Clean Marina Program Loses Funding BEAUFORT, N.C. - Two more marinas received their N.C. Clean Marina designations before the state funding for the program’s administrator ran out on Jan. 31. State legislators declined to renew the position for a second year, again leaving the N.C. Division of Coastal Management program in limbo. During her one year with Clean Marina, Jennifer Webber re-certified and/or certified a total of 15 marinas. The last two were Bayliss Boatworks in Wanchese Harbor on Roanoke Island and Radio Island Marina Club in Beaufort. Radio Island dockmaster Josh Winchell approached the marina’s owners about seeking the designation after learning about the Blue Flag Marina program - the European equivalent of the national Clean Marina program. Questions should now be directed to DCM policy manager Mike Lopazanski at (919)733-2293, ext. 222. Bottom Paint Issues Grow Cloudy RALEIGH, N.C. - The N.C. Division of Water Quality is expected to crack down on contamination resulting from boat bottom washing this year, according to several sources. DWQ conducted a study in 2007 that provided data needed to enforce state water quality rules at facilities across the state - most likely starting with coastal boatyards. The primary concern is the levels of zinc and copper contamination along shorelines from bottom paint during routine power washing. Mike Bradley, director of the Marine Trades Services, says boatyards found in violation may be required to retrofit a way to capture wash water and separate out the contaminants - much like a carwash does on land. During a recent marina management meeting, discussions touched on contamination from divers cleaning boat bottoms in marina slips and boaters washing topsides with hoses in their slips. While those sources of contamination could be regulated, Bradley said it is unlikely DWQ would be that strict. March/April 2008 Carolina Currents 27

Regatta Roundup

Spring Hopes Eternal

old-season sailors are wrapping up their series while others warm up for spring racing action. Lake Townsend Yacht Club in Greensboro, N.C., concludes its winter season with the March Madness race on March 1. Charleston Offshore Racing Association also rounds out its Frostbite Series on March 1. Carolina Sailing Club’s Jordan Winter Series on Lake Jordan, N.C., finishes March 9. And the intrepid Sunfish racers of the New Bern area finish their Hot Toddy Series with races on March 1, 15, 29 and April 12. Carolina Yacht Club in Charleston, S.C., hosts the Y-Flyer Midwinter Championship and Lake Lanier Sailing Club hosts the Laser Southerns on March 1-2. Lightnings will gather at the Savannah Yacht Club March 8-9 for the Deep South Regatta. The 41st Annual Easter Regatta - one of the biggest J24 events of the year - takes place at Columbia Sailing Club on Lake Murray, March 20-23. Call Jan Jernigan, (803)261-3391. Meanwhile, traditional E-Scows, MC-Scows and C-Scows will convene for the Easter Scow Regatta at CYC-Charleston. LLSC will host the Melges 24 Southeastern Championship March 29-30. Lake Norman Yacht Club hosts fleets of Melges 17 and Sunfish for a South Atlantic Yacht Racing Association Qualifier April 1213. April 19-20 will be busy with the Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club in South Carolina hosting the Laser D-12 Championship Series, the CSC hosting catamaran racers for the Tommy Whiteside Regatta on Lake Murray, and LLSC hosting the Thistles South Atlantic Districts. April 26-27 sees the Yacht Club of Hilton Head Island’s big event of the year, the PHRF Harbour Town Cup; the LNYC hosts the NC State Laser Championships on Lake Norman; LLSC hosts the MC Scow Rebel Rouser Regatta; CSC in Charleston hosts the Lightning Southeastern Championship; and Lake Murray Sailing Club hosts a mixed fleet for the Sailfest Open Regatta. Action warms up May 3-4 with the Keowee Sailing Club hosting its Keowee Cup, LLSC hosting catamarans for the Cinco de Mayo Regatta, LNYC hosting Flying Scots at the Great 48 Regatta, and the Blackbeard Sailing Club in New Bern, N.C., hosting the PHRF East Carolina Bank Cup.

Buccs Prepare to Convene Upon Lake Hartwell

LAKE HARTWELL, S.C. - Western Carolina Sailing Club holds its Springboard Regatta March 29-30, drawing fleets of Lightnings, Flying Scots and Buccaneer 18s. The race provides a practice opportunity for the Buccs, who will hold their 2008 Buccaneer 18 North American Championships at the club May 22-26. Bucc sailors are divided into three fleets: “B” fleet for those with limited or no racing experience and “A” fleet for those who are more experienced and have placed high in past BNACs. WCSC will introduce a non-competitive “C” class this year. “We’re doing this in hopes of attracting every Bucc 18 owner we possibly can,” says WCSC member Justin Hull, regatta chair for the big event. “We hope Bucc sailors from across the country and Canada come on down to enjoy some real southern hospitality and great sailing.” Visit wcsc-sailing.org for details. ~Ed Sherman

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Bald Head Island Regatta Coming April 4-6

Classic Boat Rally Runs Up ICW Again

BALD HEAD ISLAND, N.C. - A record three dozen-plus boats in five fleets had registered by the beginning of February for the April 4-6 BHI Regatta. Cape Fear 38s, Beneteau 36.7s, J24s and H2Os have multiple registrants. Another 18 vessels (mostly powerboats) had signed on as a spectator fleet for the event which - conditions permitting - takes place on a course just offshore in the Atlantic providing a great tune-up opportunity for Charleston Race Week crews. Visit bhir.org for details. In a new high-tech feature the Kattack Company will put a GPS unit on each boat to track positions during the five scheduled races. Participants can re-run the race via the Internet to analyze their performance and strategize for future races. The races also will be re-played digitally on a large screen at the party tent at the end of each race day, adding a new dimension to BHI’s generous shore side hospitality.

SAVANNAH, Ga. - The SBC Classic Boat Rally returns April 17-24, giving small wooden sailboat owners a chance to cruise the Intracoastal Waterway from Savannah, Ga., to Beaufort, S.C., to Charleston, S.C., enjoying friendly races and friendlier overnight stops along the way. The schedule takes maximum advantage of tidal currents and allows “shore crews” to meet participants at each day’s destination. There is a “lay-day” in Beaufort for repairs, relaxation, a Concours d’Elegance judging, and a race around the buoys. Sam “Woody” Norwood launched the event in 2006 to share the fun he had on a personal adventure up the ICW on the route in 2005. Register early as only a limited number of boats can participate. Visit classicboatrally.com for details.

CHARLESTON, S.C. - CORA will expand its Offshore Sailing Challenge for 2008 into a five-race series with the slogan “Leave the Jetties Behind.” Participants are now allowed a scratch race. In its third year, the series is designed to help cruisers and inshore buoy racers gain the skills and confidence to race offshore. Pre-event safety seminars wrap up March 8 with an “Offshore Prep Course” in Charleston Yacht Club. Racing begins March 29 with a 30-mile day race. (Rumor is the schooner Spirit of South Carolina may join this race.) Next up, the Gulfstreamer Race from Daytona to Charleston is preceded by a May 22 party at Halifax Yacht Club. The 250-mile ride on the Gulf Stream starts at 4:30 p.m. on May 23. The series rounds out with the Georgetown Challenge, a 130-mile race to Georgetown, S.C., and back on July 3; a 90-mile overnight Port Royal Race on Aug. 8; and another 30-mile ocean day race on Sept. 6. Click on the Offshore Challenge tab at charlestonoceanracing.org for details.

Lauderdale to Charleston Race Returns

EY WEST, Fla. - Several Carolina sailors placed first or second in class at the Acura Key West Regatta in January. Many will be back on the line April 17-20 at Charleston Race Week, which already had 100-plus boats from more than 20 states registered as of mid-February, a record 40 of them newcomers. • Charleston’s Will Hanckel on the J120 EmOcean won the PHRF-2 class seven out of eight times for first overall. He also took second for the National PHRF. “We’re really looking forward to Charleston Race Week, where we know the competition will be at least as strong as we saw in Florida,” Hanckel says. • In PHRF-3, Charleston’s Robert Hibdon placed first with his SR-33 Temptress, winning his class six times including back-to-back wins in the final two races. The Temptress crew echoed Hanckel’s thoughts. “While Key West presents significant challenges, Charleston Race Week is, mathematically, a tougher regatta to win,” says tactician Henry McCray.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Southern Ocean Racing Conference Management is accepting entries for the return of the Fort Lauderdale to Charleston Ocean Yacht Race launching April 23 just outside of Port Everglades and finishing 408 nautical miles later outside of Charleston Harbor. The regatta originated in 1968 and ran for 10 years. Several of the eight early entries are prime candidates to break the race record of 40 hours, 34.5 minutes set by the 53-foot sloop Bumblebee in 1976. “With today’s yacht designs, sails and navigation equipment, we expect the previous record time to be easily smashed,” said Race Chairman Buck Gillette of Lauderdale YC. A classic duel of ocean racing tactics and sailing endurance, racers gain a two- to four-knot push from the Gulf Stream. The new incarnation is part of the third annual US-IRC Gulf Stream Series. Visit fortlauderdalecharlestonrace.org for further information.

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Offshore Challenge Expands to Five Races

Charleston Race Week Competitors Warm Up in Key West • Kill Devil Hill’s Pete Hunter on his Thompson 30 Wairere placed second in PHRF-1. Charleston Race Week - part of the US-IRC Gulf Stream Series for the second year - has added a Viper 640 class. “Charleston’s legendary Southern hospitality and reputation for solid racing made our decision easy,” said Justin Scott, Viper 640 Class president. “We expect Charleston Race Week to become an important fixture on the Viper 640 circuit.” Also racing in the harbor will be the Melges 24s, practicing for the U.S. National Championship returning to Charleston this September. Rounding out the harbor course will be the J24 and J80 classes. Two offshore courses provide open-ocean conditions for the remaining fleets. Race Week is organized by the S.C. Maritime Foundation and CORA. Profits support educational programs aboard the schooner Spirit of South Carolina. Visit charlestonraceweek.com for details. EmOcean and Temptress, winners from Key West, are set to compete in Charleston in April

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Cruising Through

No Place Like Home Aboard Dorothy Gale There’s

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e’re practicing for our retirement,” say Tim and Paula Purington of New Hampshire from the dock at Clancy’s Marina in Oriental, N.C., where they spent the winter aboard their custom Downeast cruiser Dorothy Gale. The motor vessel - built inside a Maine lobster boat hull - is named for the character from L. Frank Baum’s classic, “The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.” “Lobster boats in Maine usually have two girls’ names,” Tim explains. “Because there really is ‘no place like home,’ we thought it fit.” Paula researched further and found that, in Baum’s third Oz book, Dorothy falls off a ship rather than being swept away by a twister. For the Puringtons “home” has mostly been aboard a series of boats. They have been cruising on and off by land and sea since 1982 when they trailered a 25-foot Catalina from their New Hampshire home to Florida for a winter. He was 31 and she was 25. “That got us hooked on cruising,” Tim says. “I went back and told the guys who worked for my construction business that we were going sailing fulltime.” The couple set off in a Westsail 32 in 1984, spending two years sailing from Florida to Annapolis via the Bahamas. Then they enjoyed land cruising from 1986-87 in a motorhome, exploring most of the country from Alaska to Texas. They returned home and built a house on spec, selling it to make enough money to buy boat number three: a Gulfstar 37. “We sailed that one from New York to Maine and down to Florida, all the way to the Dry Tortugas,” Paula says. “We went through the Okeechobee Waterway and just squeaked under the bridge.” After that trip, the couple sold their boat and remodeled a house to make

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enough money to buy boat number four: a Gulfstar 44 that required major renovation. Tim worked on it in a shed, adapting his home construction skills to the project. After launching it, they again explored the Maine to Dry Tortugas route, realizing along the way that they were doing a lot of motoring. Tim kept thinking about a lobster boat being finished out in the shed next to his while he worked on the Gulfstar 44. “Whenever I visited those guys at the end of the day, I’d look at that boat and talk about all of the things I could do with all of that space,” he recalls. “They just called me a crazy sailor.” The Puringtons sold the Gulfstar in 2002 and ordered a traditional 38-foot Osmond Beal-designed lobster boat hull

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with the custom deck modified by stretching out the trunk and cabin to create extra living space where the lobstermen normally have an aft deck to stack their traps. The Puringtons spent three years building out the interior of the empty shell. “It’s definitely different than building a house,” Tim says. “The real challenge was I didn’t have a blueprint. I had it all in

my head.” He made creative use of strings and shadows to keep cabinetry squared up inside the curvaceous hull. The result is a spacious, crisp interior with traditional teak and holly sole and white bead board headliner replete with cruising essentials. A composting head and gray water holding tank keep the need for thru-hulls down to just one for the engine water intake and make it ideal for zero-discharge cruising grounds. Eight 120-watt solar panels on the cabin top allow the Purlingtons to keep Dorothy Gale on a mooring ball for months at a time with no generator. Last summer, the couple cruised the Maine coast. In the fall, they headed south with the snowbirds, but decided that North Carolina was far enough. The spike in fuel prices since they launched the boat factored into their decision. Heated by a two-zone Hurricane diesel-fired furnace, the well-insulated boat remained toasty all winter. This spring, like Dorothy at the end of each Oz book, the Purlingtons plan to return home from their latest adventures to seek the next chance to replenish their cruising kitty. Dorothy Gale is on the market. Who knows what their next “practice retirement” vessel will be?

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Radio Wavering Dear Emily, I hear people chit chat on the VHF all the time as if it were a personal telephone. I can see how the VHF is convenient for making plans with your fellow cruisers in an anchorage, but often it descends into gossip. Sometimes conversations can get quite personal and leave me feeling like I’m eavesdropping. That doesn’t seem right. Yours, Radio Wavering

G entle Reader, Your concerns actually transcend the realm of etiquette and enter the domain of law. Radio waves are a limited public resource and, as such, their use is highly regulated. In particular, certain working channels are restricted to official use only. Channel 16, for example, is monitored by the U.S. Coast Guard for emergency communications including mayday calls. In fact, all ships equipped with VHF radios must monitor Channel 16 if the radio is on so that they can respond to or relay such calls. Channel 16 has also long been used for hailing other boats. This secondary function was chosen to ensure that most boaters monitored that frequency, but in some places it has caused so much congestion that these non-emergency transmis-

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sions impede distress calls. In those areas, other channels are designated as the calling frequency. Holding a conversation on Channel 16 or other official working channels may impede critical communications. Consider how distressing it would be if you were the one whose boat was sinking and you needed to hail the Coast Guard while somebody else was passing the time of day chatting about the weather. On either channel, the duration of those hailing calls should last only long enough to achieve contact and switch to another working channel reserved for non-commercial communications, such as Channels 68, 69, 71 or 72. Even on these channels, casual conversations are ill-advised. Do you really want everybody within radio range to know what you did with whom at the potluck last night? I think not. When boaters ignore radio rules, such as holding conversations on Channel 16, it is not unusual for the Coast Guard to rightfully rebuke them. When boaters choose to gossip on non-commercial channels, my recommendation is to turn the dial and tune them out.

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EAUFORT, N.C. - Much of what is known about nautical history is gleaned from the remnants of old vessels, and many of them exist only as debris fields on the ocean floor where wrecked ships have lain for decades, or sometimes centuries. The North Carolina Maritime Museum has recently expanded its facilities to include a new exhibit: “Our Sunken History: Archaeological Treasures for North Carolina Shipwrecks.” Housed in the Repository located at the museum’s Gallants Channel expansion site next to Town Creek Marina, the exhibit provides a rare glimpse into the murky waters of our maritime past. Two major sections focus on the process of retrieving artifacts and wrecks themselves. The Underwater Archeology section includes a map of the represented shipwrecks, photographs of the divers working and artifacts from two of the earliest known shipwrecks in North Carolina: the presumed wreck of Blackbeard’s flagship Queen Anne’s Revenge and the Maria. Underwater archeology equipment on display includes air tanks, a facemask, regulator, swim fins, object tags, a grid for marking sites and a scale. Among the Queen Anne’s Revenge artifacts displayed are glass beads, cast lead shot, a pewter charger, a Cockerill finial, an apothecary’s weight and a tobacco pipe tamper. Maria artifacts include spikes, a spoon, a shoe buckle, a bucking hammer, a buckle tang, a copper coin and a copper soup cauldron. The Shipwreck section contains arti-

facts, illustrations and texts of Civil War battleships, Civil War blockade-runners, steam-powered ships and sailing vessels. The 15 ships that are represented all plied Carolina waters from the early 1700s to the late 1800s. They were all discovered through underwater archeology research and represent many different styles, purposes and technologies of ships from North Carolina’s early maritime history. Sailing vessels included in the exhibit

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HARLOTTE, N.C. – If you think lake boating is suffering with the droughts, consider whitewater paddlers. Unless it rains or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers releases a significant amount of lake water from a dam, many streams are impassable. But that’s not a problem at what is becoming a major attraction just 10 minutes from downtown Charlotte: the world’s largest recirculating whitewater course. Opened in November 2006, the $35 million course is part of the U.S. National Whitewater Center, an official U.S. Olympic Training Site. In fact, the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Slalom Canoe/ Kayak will take place here April 25-27. The team trials are among five international paddling events that are expected to bring more than 130 athletes to the Center over three days. In slalom canoe/kayak racing, paddlers navigate through pairs of poles called “gates” along a course of approximately 300-meters, set-up over challenging rapids, waves, eddies and currents. Penalty times are added to the time achieved on the run if the paddler touches one of the poles or misses a gate altogether. The Olympic program includes men’s and women’s single kayak, and men’s single and double canoe. The U.S. Olympic Team Trials are expected to include 30 of the top slalom paddlers in the United States including 2004 Olympian Brett Heyl of Charlotte who finished eighth in the men’s single kayak at the Athens Games and 37th in the event at the 2007 ICF. Other Carolina paddlers to watch include: Scott McCleskey of Sylva, N.C., and Zuzana Vanha of Charlotte. USA Canoe/Kayak, the national governing body for nine canoe and kayak racing sports, moved its headquarters Charlotte in 2003 and is the official host of the trials. “The top slalom paddlers from our hemisphere will be in Charlotte,” says Executive Director David Yarborough. “The intensity of competition will be great preparation for our athletes that are selected to represent the U.S. at the 2008 Olympic Games.” The three-day competition includes a whitewater festival with entertainment and activities for the entire family. Access to the

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Waterfront Water ront Events

Preparations Build for New Charleston In-Water Boat Show SCMA Bows Out of Competing Event

HARLESTON, S.C. - Construction of a permanent fixed pier connecting Brittlebank Park to The Bristol Marina is underway to double the number of boat slips on site in time to host the new Charleston In-Water Boat Show in April 17-21. “The new facility will attract water-related events to Downtown Charleston like the Dragon Boat Festival that is only a few weeks after the boat show,” said Robbie Freeman, managing partner of The City Marina Company, a subsidiary of Charleston development juggernaut The Beach Company, which also owns Bristol Marina and Maritime Events LLC, producer of the new boat show. For the past seven years, the non-profit S.C. Marine Association produced an in-water show, but The City Marina Company has paid SCMA not to hold a spring in-water show in Charleston for the next five years. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed, but SCMA Director Suzi Durant said the amount will help pay off the organization’s debt from past shows and programs.

By Elizabeth D. Knotts

“We’ll have a booth at their show, and we encourage all of our past exhibitors to support the new show,” Durant said. The event features dozens of new boats ashore and afloat - from center consoles and sportfishers to sailboats and cruising yachts. Vendors will have all the essential boating accessories in shoreside booths. Fishing demos will be held in a 40-foot-long glass bass tub, and local bands will liven up the waterfront. Show dates (which overlap with Charleston Race Week) are April 17, 3-7 p.m.; April 18, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.; April 19, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and April 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children 12 and under. A list of exhibitors, boats and other show details can be found at charlestonspringboatshow.com. The Charleston In-Water Boat Show is an official partner of Discover Boating, a national awareness campaign developed by the recreational boating industry and managed by the National Marine Manufacturers Association.

Beaufort Hosts First Wooden Boat Building Challenge

EAUFORT, N.C. - This year’s Wooden Boat Show at the North Carolina Maritime Museum on May 3 will feature a new event: the National Wooden Boat Building Challenge. Each two-person team in the competition builds an identical 12-foot skiff. Organizers hope at least 10 teams will compete in Beaufort. When the teams sign up with a $100 entry fee, they are given a set of building plans so that they can formulate their game plans way ahead of time. On the day of the challenge each team will be issued building materials but must bring their own tools. At the command, “Gentlemen, start your Skil-Saws,” a whistle is sounded and the teams will have four hours to complete their boats. Speed of construction and quality of work carry equal weight in determining the winners. Today, the national record stands at about 2 1/2 hours, so to be competitive, there’s no time to dilly dally. Winning teams invariably practice building the skiff with junk wood before the event so that each team member knows what to do and when at game time. At least one, and possibly the top three teams, will be eligible to compete against other winning teams from Georgetown, S.C., and Belfast, Maine, in a national championship saw-off scheduled for Mystic, Conn., during the Wooden Boat Magazine Wooden Boat Show in late June. Wooden Boat Magazine, the event’s The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

promoter, hopes to expand the contest with competitions in four or five more cities in the next few years. The Beaufort champion will be crowned by factoring in a third element on top of building speed and quality: rowing speed. The teams build their own oars, and compete in a rowing relay race on Taylor creek with each member of a team rowing one leg. “This is a spellbinding event to watch as these woodworkers display their skill and strength in building and rowing the skiff,” says Harbor Specialties owner

By Geoff Bowlin

Susan Sanders, head of the Challenge Committee. “The teams are rewarded by keeping the boats they build.” The committee is seeking sponsors. Call (252)838-0059 or (252)241-4485 for sponsorship and entry information. For details of other Wooden Boat Show activities and events leading up to the show, visit ncmaritimemuseum.org

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Sailing Against the Wind By William J. Hamilton, III

OUNT PLEASANT, S.C. The Wando High School junior varsity sailing team rigs its boats on the worn Community Sailing dock in the Ashley Marina. It is 58 degrees and the gray sky is dropping thin, chilly mist on their foul weather gear. The parents have made the trip across Charleston to this dock, tucked in a remote and silting corner of the marina in the shadow of the James Island Bridge. After stretching a fleet of 12 boats to serve a dozen high school sailing teams, Sunday afternoon was the only time left for Wando’s JV sailors. The five young sailors on the dock are all that remains of the 16 who signed up to sail in September. This crew has been weeded out by cost, time and the burden of sailing on a highly restricted schedule. Those who are left now, sailing in January, are the tough ones. The worn practice sails shoot up the masts of the Olympic 420s. They tighten the halyards and slip the low, wet boats into the cold saltwater. In an instant, they’re onboard sweeping around the end of the dock, dodging the crowded slips and bridge supports, carving the river with the boat’s big rudder. There is a fast current dropping down the Ashley, but these boats are faster. They clear the dock with the swift eagerness of youth. Until late January, Mt. Pleasant residents had been promised that they would soon be able to see this scene at the end of the pier at the town’s new $14 million, 22-acre waterfront park. A community sailing facility would have opened sailing to dozens more of East Cooper’s youth.

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The time available to practice would have increased. This facility would have served Wando and sailors from the many other Mt. Pleasant high schools, as well as the community at large. This promise was made and elaborated upon with colorful illustrations and endless reassurances after a massive show of force by supporters of the sailing center shortly before the last town election. The local sailing community congratulated itself on being heard by its political representatives and cheerfully re-elected them. Now, the “official reason” the sailing center is now being relocated, delayed or eliminated is that the current is too fast under

Currently, the Wando High School Sailing Team must cross the harbor to practice

Students enjoy the river waters around Charleston

the bridge. It’s claimed the kids can’t sail around the bridge supports. They say the waves in the harbor are too big. I have sailed our harbor since I was 12. I’m now 48. These statements simply aren’t true. The presence of small boats skippered by children is problematic for the commercial shipping industry in Charleston. While the motorized chase boats will ensure the

kids are towed out of the way of oncoming ship traffic, Mom and Dad are certain to complain to elected officials when the afternoon sailing session they paid for is largely spent tied up to the dock waiting for the big ships full of Chinese imports to pass. The situation could get worse: the Charleston maritime industry wants to build another big container terminal here. Today our kids sail under the supervision of trained adults in motorized chase boats. The carefree sailing days on the Wando that I enjoyed as a child do not belong to our children. Ship traffic makes the river too dangerous for children to sail unsupervised. The days when Mt. Pleasant routinely produced some of the Southeast’s best sailors are gone. Time on the water is now expensive and limited. When I was a child it was free and lasted all day. I have promised the young sailors of Mt. Pleasant to take this struggle to the people of their community. I have promised, if they will sail in the bitter cold, to challenge the power of the State Ports Authority and its friends. My son and his fellow sailors on our little team deserve that much. If you believe our children deserve more than broken promises, visit the FAIR WINDS (For Access Into River, Wandos Interest in Dinghy Sailing) webpage at wjhamilton.com/againstthewind/ and sign up for our e-mail updates. If you would like to see your child sail with their high school’s team, contact the wonderful people at Charleston Community sailing, charlestoncommunitysailing.org. Thank the men and women who did so much to make that small dock and fleet on the Ashley River available to our children.

William Hamilton is an attorney who lives in I’On Village.

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ERTFORD, N.C. - The Perquimans County Recreation Center will be the site of the Third Annual Northeastern North Carolina Boat Show, April 25-27. Featuring dozens of boats displayed outdoors, indoor vendor booths, local artists and boating seminars, the event once again raises funds for Communities In Schools of Perquimans County. Admission is free. Visit cisalbemarle.org/nenc-boat-show or call Chirleen R. Evans at (252)312-7268 for details. www.CarolinaCurrents.com

Navigation Lights and Wrongs

Making Headway By Capt. Larry Walker

re you sure that your navigation lights are in working order? To take things a step further, are you sure that your navigation lights are positioned correctly? If there have been no modifications to your boat since it was manufactured, your navigation lights are probably still in the right place. But if you have added a hard top, a tower, and even some types of canvas, your lights may have to be repositioned. First, lets talk about which of our lights are actually “navigation lights.” Our navigation lights include red and green “sidelights,” a white “masthead light,” and a white “sternlight.” On power-driven boats, all four navigation lights are used from sunset to sunrise and during times of restricted visibility. On sailboats, the masthead light is used only when the vessel is motoring. None of our navigation lights are visible throughout the full 360 degrees of a circle. The masthead light faces forward and shows for 225 degrees of a circle. The sidelights (port - red and starboard - green) each show for 112.5 degrees. Together, they show 225 degrees in the same area as the masthead light. The sternlight is visible for 135 degrees of the circle and faces aft. It cannot be seen simultaneously with a sidelight or a masthead light. Navigation lights indicate our orientation to other vessels. Operators of nearby vessels can tell what side of us they are looking at by the red (port) or green (starboard) sidelights. They can tell if we are on a collision course with them when they see both sidelights (red and green) at the same time. Our masthead light shows above the sidelights indicating that we are power-driven and not a sailboat. Our sternlight showing all by itself indicates that we are moving away from them. In short, our navigation lights show the direction in which we are moving and/or our orientation to another vessel. In order for our lights to be effective, they must be facing in the right direction and not obstructed by any part of our boat. On smaller vessels, a 360 degree white light mounted on a pole on the stern serves as both a masthead light (225 degrees) and a sternlight (135 degrees). The height of the masthead light above the sidelights is specified to be “at least” 1 meter for vessels up to 40 feet and 2.5 meters for vessels from 40 to 65 feet. If your masthead light isn’t high enough, it may not be sufficiently visible to an oncoming vessel. Annex I of the Inland and International Navigation Rules includes the specifications for the vertical positioning and spacing of lights. The Navigation Rules are published by the U.S. Coast Guard, and are available (at an affordable price) at most marine stores. All mariners, whether paddling a canoe or at the helm of the largest ship, are responsible to comply with the Navigation Rules. There are no exceptions. I would keep a copy of the Rules onboard, and if your boat is 12 meters (39 feet) or longer, you are required to do so. 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. The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

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Hope Flo ats

Hard Aground with

Eddie Jones

my dependence on fine wine and good to shame me. I did learn a key lesson that overty is a heck of a handicap for a cigars. Living on our boat in the Bahamas afternoon, though, a tip on prosperity my guy prone to chronic cruising. I’m suddenly looked like an attractive alternadad had tried to teach me years ago. ashamed to admit that a few years tive to food stamps. I had read a few books “Nothing is free,” he would say. “Cerback I tried to reverse my life of destitution on how much we’d need for a winter of by attending a motivational, get-rich-quick tainly not your dreams.” cruising, but you don’t really know if those A man is richest whose pleasures are seminar held in the cramped conference figures are accurate until you do it yourself. cheapest, and I’ve learned to flourish in my room of an Interstate motel that was I was perfectly willing to trade my Honda simple flights to Fantasy Island. I call it hygienically challenged. The propaganda Accord for an anchorage off Manjack Cay, downsizing my dream to fit market condiin the brochure guaranteed that vast sums but I never figured it would cramp my tions, and given the lack of job security of money would flow into my pockets if I style so much. Now that we’re cruising, I’ve for those employed with Misfortune 500 would only follow the five principles outcompanies, a lot of us are in the same small developed a new appreciation for domestic lined in their program. I was assured that I wines. If it doesn’t come in a half-gallon box boat. From CAFTA to NAFTA too many would be the first in my territory to share with a screw-top cap, it stays on the shelf.” of us are working for nada and falling in this business opportunity, so I filled out Well, I’m proud to say I did a little behind in our pursuit of my nametag and went along downsizing myself this summer and “got the American Dream. with the program, responding A man is richest shed of ” another sailboat. Now, I’m back There’s a ruthless spirit to their questions like every whose pleasures are ravaging the ranks of boat borrowing, again. Given the current other dolt in the room. economic conditions, and because I’m still the working class and “Would you like to make a cheapest… he swings a mean sickle. married to my first wife, I’ve decided to lot of money in a short time?” remain boat-debt-free - at least until next All across corporate America, companies the speaker asked. month. are eliminating positions, redistributing “Yes,” I answered. A few weeks ago I found a small sloop work overseas, and scaling back their health “Do you enjoy working long hours for looking neglected in a corner of a boatyard. benefits, so a lot of us are saying, “Sea ya!” almost no money?” You wouldn’t think this surging wave of A row of pine seedlings was growing along A tray of doughnuts distracted me, so the toe rail, and a large amount of water retirement would matter much in the land I answered in the affirmative and got this had found its way into the cabin. Of course of sand and sun, but it seems too one wrong. These classes move quickly, so I wanted to buy it right away, many of our displaced coyou have pay close attention. but my wife said, “Just workers are washing “Do you have numerous friends and s DEST ITOOT / looks like another boat up on the shores relatives who could benefit from these s project to me and of Hopetown, products and services?” we’re still paying Georgetown, “No.” I gave the wrong answer again. I off the last one of and Roadtown, would have to work on this area. those you brought inflating the cost “Do you make all the money you want home. Besides, if of retirement and today in your present job?” we do decide to making paupers “No.” Got this one right. get another boat I’m out of the rest of “Are you willing to invest a small not going to have one us. A few years back, amount of money to begin your journey to that does that tipping over a friend admitted with financial freedom?” thing. If the boat can’t stand some embarrassment that his Well, there was the rub. I didn’t have up on its own without falling over at first winter in the Abacos had cost any money. At least not in the sum they the first sign of wind, then I say we leave it him more than he’d planned. were asking for. If I did have that kind at the dock.” “My company had just merged with of money, I thought, I wouldn’t be sitting I sighed and walked away but I’m not another firm, and it was obvious that our in a hot hotel along Interstate 95 trying ready to quit on my dreams. Not yet. I division was heading for some big layoffs. to find a way to get rich quick. It seemed can’t. They’re about all I can afford these For years my wife and I had been talking to me they would have known this from days. And as long as I have those I’ll keep about going cruising but that was as far as my interest in their seminar and I said taking a chance on tomorrow. Who knows we’d ever gone with it - just to the talking so rather loudly. They tossed me off the what the tide might bring in? stage. property but I snagged two doughnuts on “Then one Tuesday they summoned my way through the lobby, so the morning EDITOR’S NOTE: I had to know, so I asked Eddie if us in for a company-wide conference call. wasn’t a complete loss. they were jelly doughnuts. His reply: “Cream filled. Got That morning I arrived as vice president Such a public humiliation might have that little white goo on my gray dress slacks. “Couldn’t afford dry cleaning so I let the dog lick it off of marketing and planning development been embarrassing for someone else, but when I got home.” - and left unemployed and vice-poor from it takes more than a security guard escort

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rowing up along a creek in Beaufort, S.C., in the heart of the Low Country gave me an appreciation for the natural environment. To share this with family and friends just adds to the experience. I planned a trip back to Beaufort for shrimp baiting with my brother Dan - who still lives on the same creek and never left our roots - and his father in-law Fennell Darsey, who retired after 30 years as a gunnery sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps and was a great cook and a butcher. As a junior in high school I stocked shelves at Winn Dixie and he cut meat. Mom looked forward to Fennel being there because he’d cut her canned ham real thin. He could transform a coffee can-sized ham into these huge piles of sliced ham that I grew up on. The young guys called him Sarge, and he had a very gentle nature in spite of his military background. I drove the three hours down to Beaufort, all set for an evening of shrimping. When I walked down the dock, Fennell had everything prepared: the bait was mixed and pressed into bait balls, the gas can was full and the cast net was in the boat. All we had to do was toss off our lines. October in the Lowcountry ranks as the best weather of the year. Humidity has dropped along with the temps, a welcome change after a typical steamy summer. So we head out in the 15-foot fiberglass skiff with the 15 hp Johnson at a blistering 10 mph, thin fiberglass gunwales flapping with the chop. The trip is only two

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miles through the creeks to Pidgin Point, also known as shrimp central. The setting sun and a dead low tide make for perfect conditions. We set the poles as shallow as the skiff would go, placing three baits per pole. Dan insists that the poles be strait as an arrow. As the tide turns, we drop the anchor at the edge of the spartina grass to let the bait soak. The three of us in the little boat swap stories, talking shrimp and all we knew about their movement and habits. Fennell had spent time on a shrimp trawler and knew details; Dan and I sucked it up. Soon it’s time to start working the poles. A flashlight is all we ever use, providing just enough light to hit the reflector tape at the top of the poles. The breeze picks up out of the northeast and blows across the waterway onto the bank we plan to work. Baiters will tell you that, with the wind at your back, it’s hard to drive the boat as you spend threefourths of the time backing up. In spite of the 1- to 2-foot chop that now rocks the boat, Dan and I take our turns throwing the net off of the small foredeck, cracking on each other for not throwing a perfect circle cast. “That cast looked like a banana!” “That one looked like a triangle - you missed the

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Southern Fried Shrimp 2 cups flour 1½ cups milk 3 teaspoons baking powder 1 to 3 pounds of shrimp 1 teaspoon salt Oil for frying 2 tablespoons shortening melted Shell and devein shrimp. Combine all ingredients except shrimp. Mix well. This makes a thick batter. Add 3 or 4 shrimp at a time, making sure each shrimp is coated well. Drop shrimp into hot cooking oil and cook until golden brown on both sides. The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

bait.” We anchor to sort the catch when the rain starts. The wind is now 20-plus mph, 2- to 3-foot chop and we’re wet. Time on the water will teach you that 60 degrees, mixed with high winds plus rain turns into a rather cool affair. Luckily we had bibs, jacket, cap and other assorted equipment to keep dry. Fennell - always ready - pops out a tarp and we huddle under it to get a break from the elements, all wanting to head back but no one making the suggestion. Three grown men huddled up under a tarp, small lantern lighting the deck, and Sarge asked if we want a cup of coffee. Well hell yeah! Sarge produces a thermos, unscrews the cap, and the smell permeates the makeshift pup tent. Do you have any idea how the coffee smelled and tasted, how soothing it felt going down? That evening is burnt into my memory. I can’t remember details of the conversations, and I don’t even remember how many shrimp we caught. But I recall the Marine who was always prepared. Fennell died a couple of years ago and I think of him often. His funeral was Marine all the way and taps will touch the toughest leatherneck. He was a great creek man, a father and husband, always there to help and with a hot cup of coffee at the ready.

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Shrimping with Sarge

Casting About

2 pounds unpeeled large fresh shrimp ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ teaspoon salt 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 cup butter, melted Chopped fresh parsley Peel and devein shrimp. Sauté garlic in butter until tender; remove from heat, and stir in lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in a large shallow baking pan; pour butter sauce over shrimp, and stir gently. Broil 6 inches from heat 5 to 6 minutes or until shrimp are done, basting once with sauce. March/April 2008 Carolina Currents 39

Fishing Lines

By Geoff Bowlin

Fishermen Notch Huge Economic Impact in Carolinas

nglers spend big bucks in pursuit of their favorite pastimes, pumping $2.7 billion in the Carolinas’ economies, as estimated by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, which released a report highlighting the impact hunters and anglers have on the nation’s economy. According to the report, “Hunting and Fishing: Bright Stars of the American Economy - A Force as Big as All Outdoors,” 1.4 million resident and 678,000 out-ofstate anglers support 45,800 jobs in the Carolinas. Nationally, the survey ranks North Carolina 11th in the number of in-state and second in the number of outof-state anglers - great news for fishingrelated tourism. South Carolina ranks 21st in the number of in-state anglers and sixth in the number of visiting fishermen. The study pegged the aggregate number of days spent on the water by anglers

in the Carolinas at 25.9 million per year. “A few dollars at the bait and tackle store for a fishing lure, $50 to put gas in your boat, another $100 for hotel and food for an overnight fishing trip - it adds up quickly,” said Fred Harris, interim director of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, the agency that manages the state’s wildlife resources. “When you multiply individual spending by 1 million sportsmen, you have a major force in our economy, with everyone benefiting - from the small mom-and-pop stores and larger chain stores to manufacturers of hunting and fishing products to wildlife conservation efforts.” Nationally, 30 million anglers age 16 and older spent more than $42 billion in 2006, supporting 1 million jobs and generating $16.4 billion a year in federal, state and local taxes.

Bluefin Tuna Restrictions Tighten Bluefin tuna limits have SILVER SPRING, Md. - The National Marine been changed for 2008 Fisheries Service has imposed new limits on recreational Atlantic bluefin tuna landings for 2008. The move is based upon a 2007 survey that found landings of bluefins were more than double the allocated quota. The new limit is one school bluefin tuna (those measuring 27-47 inches) and one large school bluefin tuna (measuring 47-73 inches) per vessel per day. The annual retention limit of one giant bluefin tuna (73 inches or greater) per vessel remains unchanged.

Selected Area Fishing Events Offshore Tournaments

April 25-27 18th Annual Cape Fear Blue Water Open One of the premier blue water fishing tournaments in the Southeast United States. The tournament boasts more than $10,000 in cash and prizes. This year’s tournament is hosted by Wrightsville Beach Marina. Fishing days are 2 out of 3 (25th, 26th or 27th.) Categories are tuna dolphin wahoo and billfish release. 910.233.4069. cfbwfishingclub.org

Bass Leagues/Tournaments

American Bass Anglers American Fishing Tour: Mar 15 (Couples) Lake Murray SC; Mar 16 Pamlico/Tar NC; Mar 18 Wateree SC; Mar 23 Santee Cooper SC; Mar 29-30 Gaston NC; Mar 30 NE Cape Fear NC & Lake Greenwood SC; Apr 6 Sutton Lake 40 Carolina Currents March/April 2008

NC; Apr 12 (Couples) Lake Wateree SC; Apr 13 Neuse/Trent NC; Apr 19 Kerr Lake NC and Lake Murray SC; Apr 20 Santee Cooper SC; Apr 27 Sutton Lake NC. americanbassanglers.com WalMart Bass Fishing League: Mar 1 & 15 Kerr Lake NC; Mar 8 Santee Cooper SC & Lake Murray SC; Apr 5 Lake Hartwell SC and Lake Wylie SC; Apr 12 Kerr Lake NC; Apr. 24-27 $1.5 million at Lake Norman NC; May 3 Kerr Lake NC. flw.flwoutdoors.com Bassmaster Weekend Tournament: Mar 1 Lake Murray SC; Mar 29 Wylie Lake NC; Apr 5 Lake Greenwood SC. abaprotour.com Fish the Fall Tournament Trail: Mar 15, Lake Keowee SC, Apr 18-19 Lake Hartwell SC. fishthefall.com

Clammer Caught in Restricted Area NEWPORT, N.C. – State Marine Patrol officers kept potentially tainted shellfish from reaching the fish markets by arresting a man caught clamming in polluted waters. John William Labadie, 45, of Newport faces a charge of taking clams from polluted waters, his second offense of the kind within two years, which makes it a Class 1 felony. Officers Michele Turner and Dave Morris responded Dec. 12 to a report that someone was taking shellfish in an area of Bogue Sound that is permanently closed to shellfishing because of high bacteria counts. They found Labadie clamming just west of Gales Creek, in Carteret County, and confiscated a bushel of clams, returning them to the water. Retiring Fisheries Chief Awarded Order of Long Leaf Pine MOREHEAD CITY, N.C. – Mike Street retired Jan. 1 after 38 years with the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries, ending his career as chief of the Habitat Protection Section. In recognition of Street’s service to the state, DMF Director Louis Daniel presented him with the Order of the Long Leaf Pine - the highest honor the governor can bestow on a North Carolina resident. He started in January 1970 as an assistant biologist tagging ocean fish, monitoring fish stocks and observing foreign fishing off the North Carolina coast. He moved to Elizabeth City in 1972 to start a regional office there. Street returned to Morehead City in 1975 to become chief of Fisheries Management. During that time, he advised the U.S. State Department in foreign fisheries negotiations, including with the Soviet Union. These negotiations led to the development of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, the law that governs all fishing in federal waters of the United States.

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3:31 AM / 2.17 ft 4:35 AM / 2.23 ft 5:33 AM / 2.34 ft 6:25 AM / 2.48 ft

12:32 AM / 2.61 ft 1:11 AM / 2.51 ft 1:54 AM / 2.42 ft 2:45 AM / 2.35 ft 3:43 AM / 2.32 ft 4:46 AM / 2.34 ft

10:10 AM / 0.61 ft 11:11 AM / 0.55 ft 12:05 PM / 0.42 ft 12:51 PM / 0.26 ft 12:51 AM / 0.06 ft 1:41 AM / -0.09 ft 2:29 AM / -0.22 ft 3:16 AM / -0.31 ft 5:03 AM / -0.34 ft 5:51 AM / -0.31 ft 6:42 AM / -0.21 ft 7:38 AM / -0.06 ft 8:39 AM / 0.09 ft 9:47 AM / 0.21 ft 10:59 AM / 0.25 ft 12:07 PM / 0.21 ft 12:10 AM / 0.05 ft 1:14 AM / -0.04 ft 2:10 AM / -0.13 ft 3:00 AM / -0.19 ft 3:45 AM / -0.21 ft 4:26 AM / -0.18 ft 5:05 AM / -0.10 ft 5:43 AM / 0.02 ft 6:21 AM / 0.16 ft 7:00 AM / 0.32 ft 7:42 AM / 0.47 ft 8:29 AM / 0.60 ft 9:23 AM / 0.68 ft 10:22 AM / 0.69 ft 11:22 AM / 0.62 ft

High

Low

5:47 AM / 2.42 ft

12:15 PM / 0.49 ft 12:27 AM / 0.34 ft 1:24 AM / 0.16 ft 2:17 AM / -0.02 ft 3:08 AM / -0.18 ft 3:57 AM / -0.29 ft 4:47 AM / -0.32 ft 5:38 AM / -0.28 ft 6:30 AM / -0.17 ft 7:27 AM / -0.02 ft 8:28 AM / 0.12 ft 9:33 AM / 0.23 ft 10:38 AM / 0.27 ft 11:40 AM / 0.25 ft 12:35 PM / 0.21 ft 1:00 AM / 0.13 ft 1:54 AM / 0.06 ft 2:41 AM / 0.01 ft 3:24 AM / -0.00 ft 4:04 AM / 0.02 ft 4:41 AM / 0.08 ft 5:19 AM / 0.17 ft 5:56 AM / 0.28 ft 6:34 AM / 0.39 ft 7:14 AM / 0.50 ft 7:57 AM / 0.57 ft 8:45 AM / 0.61 ft 9:37 AM / 0.60 ft 10:31 AM / 0.53 ft 11:25 AM / 0.42 ft

12:15 AM / 3.01 ft 1:07 AM / 2.92 ft 2:05 AM / 2.78 ft 3:10 AM / 2.64 ft 4:22 AM / 2.54 ft 5:36 AM / 2.51 ft

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

March 2008 High

12:53 AM / 3.09 ft 1:53 AM / 2.90 ft 2:58 AM / 2.72 ft 4:08 AM / 2.58 ft 5:17 AM / 2.51 ft 6:20 AM / 2.48 ft

12:01 AM / 2.71 ft 12:39 AM / 2.62 ft 1:21 AM / 2.54 ft 2:09 AM / 2.48 ft 3:02 AM / 2.43 ft 4:02 AM / 2.41 ft 5:03 AM / 2.43 ft

Low

3:50 PM / 1.81 ft 4:54 PM / 1.88 ft 5:53 PM / 2.02 ft 6:44 PM / 2.21 ft 7:12 AM / 2.62 ft 7:57 AM / 2.73 ft 8:40 AM / 2.79 ft 9:22 AM / 2.80 ft 11:06 AM / 2.74 ft 11:51 AM / 2.64 ft 12:39 PM / 2.49 ft 1:31 PM / 2.32 ft 2:30 PM / 2.17 ft 3:37 PM / 2.06 ft 4:50 PM / 2.04 ft 6:01 PM / 2.12 ft 6:43 AM / 2.54 ft 7:40 AM / 2.59 ft 8:29 AM / 2.63 ft 9:13 AM / 2.64 ft 9:53 AM / 2.61 ft 10:30 AM / 2.56 ft 11:05 AM / 2.49 ft 11:40 AM / 2.40 ft 12:15 PM / 2.31 ft 12:51 PM / 2.21 ft 1:31 PM / 2.11 ft 2:16 PM / 2.04 ft 3:10 PM / 1.99 ft 4:12 PM / 2.01 ft 5:15 PM / 2.11 ft

April 2008 High

6:15 PM / 2.29 ft 6:44 AM / 2.53 ft 7:36 AM / 2.64 ft 8:24 AM / 2.74 ft 9:12 AM / 2.79 ft 9:58 AM / 2.80 ft 10:46 AM / 2.76 ft 11:34 AM / 2.67 ft 12:26 PM / 2.55 ft 1:21 PM / 2.42 ft 2:22 PM / 2.30 ft 3:30 PM / 2.24 ft 4:40 PM / 2.26 ft 5:47 PM / 2.36 ft 6:46 PM / 2.50 ft 7:15 AM / 2.48 ft 8:03 AM / 2.48 ft 8:45 AM / 2.48 ft 9:24 AM / 2.48 ft 10:01 AM / 2.45 ft 10:36 AM / 2.42 ft 11:11 AM / 2.37 ft 11:47 AM / 2.31 ft 12:24 PM / 2.25 ft 1:04 PM / 2.19 ft 1:49 PM / 2.14 ft 2:41 PM / 2.14 ft 3:38 PM / 2.20 ft 4:38 PM / 2.33 ft 5:37 PM / 2.52 ft

High

9:57 PM / 0.38 ft 11:00 PM / 0.33 ft 11:58 PM / 0.21 ft 1:34 PM / 0.09 ft 2:14 PM / -0.07 ft 2:53 PM / -0.20 ft 3:32 PM / -0.29 ft 5:13 PM / -0.33 ft 5:57 PM / -0.32 ft 6:44 PM / -0.26 ft 7:36 PM / -0.15 ft 8:36 PM / -0.03 ft 9:44 PM / 0.06 ft 10:58 PM / 0.09 ft

7:32 PM / 2.43 ft 8:16 PM / 2.64 ft 8:59 PM / 2.82 ft 9:43 PM / 2.96 ft 11:28 PM / 3.02 ft

1:06 PM / 0.12 ft 1:57 PM / 0.02 ft 2:41 PM / -0.06 ft 3:21 PM / -0.11 ft 3:58 PM / -0.11 ft 4:33 PM / -0.08 ft 5:07 PM / -0.01 ft 5:40 PM / 0.07 ft 6:14 PM / 0.18 ft 6:51 PM / 0.29 ft 7:32 PM / 0.39 ft 8:19 PM / 0.49 ft 9:15 PM / 0.55 ft 10:19 PM / 0.55 ft 11:25 PM / 0.48 ft

7:05 PM / 2.27 ft 8:00 PM / 2.44 ft 8:47 PM / 2.60 ft 9:30 PM / 2.72 ft 10:09 PM / 2.78 ft 10:46 PM / 2.80 ft 11:21 PM / 2.77 ft 11:56 PM / 2.70 ft

Low

High

1:04 PM / 0.32 ft 1:50 PM / 0.14 ft 2:33 PM / -0.03 ft 3:17 PM / -0.17 ft 4:01 PM / -0.26 ft 4:47 PM / -0.29 ft 5:35 PM / -0.26 ft 6:27 PM / -0.17 ft 7:24 PM / -0.05 ft 8:27 PM / 0.08 ft 9:37 PM / 0.19 ft 10:50 PM / 0.22 ft 11:59 PM / 0.20 ft

7:09 PM / 2.52 ft 7:58 PM / 2.77 ft 8:46 PM / 3.00 ft 9:32 PM / 3.19 ft 10:19 PM / 3.29 ft 11:08 PM / 3.31 ft 11:59 PM / 3.23 ft

1:23 PM / 0.15 ft 2:06 PM / 0.11 ft 2:45 PM / 0.09 ft 3:22 PM / 0.09 ft 3:57 PM / 0.12 ft 4:32 PM / 0.17 ft 5:07 PM / 0.23 ft 5:43 PM / 0.32 ft 6:20 PM / 0.40 ft 7:02 PM / 0.49 ft 7:49 PM / 0.56 ft 8:44 PM / 0.60 ft 9:47 PM / 0.59 ft 10:53 PM / 0.51 ft 11:57 PM / 0.37 ft

7:37 PM / 2.64 ft 8:22 PM / 2.77 ft 9:02 PM / 2.85 ft 9:40 PM / 2.89 ft 10:16 PM / 2.89 ft 10:51 PM / 2.85 ft 11:25 PM / 2.79 ft

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 4:25 AM / 3.89 ft 5:22 AM / 3.93 ft

12:33 AM / 5.00 ft 1:26 AM / 4.90 ft 2:26 AM / 4.71 ft 3:36 AM / 4.50 ft 4:50 AM / 4.34 ft

12:03 AM / 4.68 ft 12:39 AM / 4.58 ft 1:13 AM / 4.45 ft 1:48 AM / 4.31 ft 2:28 AM / 4.18 ft 3:19 AM / 4.06 ft 4:22 AM / 3.99 ft 5:27 AM / 4.00 ft High

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

12:21 AM / 5.20 ft 1:17 AM / 5.01 ft 2:20 AM / 4.77 ft 3:29 AM / 4.52 ft 4:38 AM / 4.34 ft 5:41 AM / 4.23 ft

12:08 AM / 4.66 ft 12:36 AM / 4.54 ft 1:04 AM / 4.43 ft 1:39 AM / 4.34 ft 2:24 AM / 4.24 ft 3:21 AM / 4.15 ft 4:26 AM / 4.11 ft 5:31 AM / 4.12 ft

March 2008

Low 11:09 AM / 0.54 ft 12:07 PM / 0.47 ft 12:09 AM / 0.27 ft 1:08 AM / 0.15 ft 2:02 AM / 0.01 ft 2:54 AM / -0.11 ft 3:43 AM / -0.19 ft 4:32 AM / -0.22 ft 6:20 AM / -0.19 ft 7:11 AM / -0.10 ft 8:03 AM / 0.02 ft 8:58 AM / 0.17 ft 9:57 AM / 0.29 ft 10:59 AM / 0.35 ft 12:02 PM / 0.33 ft 12:03 AM / 0.15 ft 1:08 AM / 0.06 ft 2:08 AM / -0.06 ft 3:03 AM / -0.17 ft 3:54 AM / -0.23 ft 4:41 AM / -0.21 ft 5:25 AM / -0.14 ft 6:07 AM / -0.01 ft 6:48 AM / 0.14 ft 7:29 AM / 0.29 ft 8:10 AM / 0.42 ft 8:54 AM / 0.53 ft 9:41 AM / 0.60 ft 10:33 AM / 0.63 ft 11:29 AM / 0.60 ft 12:25 PM / 0.51 ft Low 12:34 AM / 0.45 ft 1:36 AM / 0.31 ft 2:34 AM / 0.14 ft 3:30 AM / -0.01 ft 4:23 AM / -0.11 ft 5:14 AM / -0.15 ft 6:06 AM / -0.13 ft 6:58 AM / -0.05 ft 7:51 AM / 0.06 ft 8:46 AM / 0.18 ft 9:43 AM / 0.26 ft 10:41 AM / 0.28 ft 11:40 AM / 0.25 ft 12:37 PM / 0.16 ft 12:47 AM / 0.19 ft 1:46 AM / 0.07 ft 2:40 AM / -0.03 ft 3:30 AM / -0.08 ft 4:17 AM / -0.07 ft 5:01 AM / -0.00 ft 5:43 AM / 0.11 ft 6:24 AM / 0.24 ft 7:05 AM / 0.37 ft 7:46 AM / 0.47 ft 8:27 AM / 0.55 ft 9:11 AM / 0.57 ft 9:58 AM / 0.55 ft 10:49 AM / 0.48 ft 11:43 AM / 0.37 ft 12:37 PM / 0.23 ft

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

The Boating and Waterfront Magazine

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

High 4:48 PM / 3.45 ft 5:43 PM / 3.54 ft 6:16 AM / 4.04 ft 7:06 AM / 4.18 ft 7:51 AM / 4.33 ft 8:33 AM / 4.46 ft 9:13 AM / 4.55 ft 9:53 AM / 4.59 ft 11:34 AM / 4.55 ft 12:19 PM / 4.44 ft 1:09 PM / 4.26 ft 2:07 PM / 4.04 ft 3:13 PM / 3.84 ft 4:23 PM / 3.73 ft 5:31 PM / 3.73 ft 5:59 AM / 4.26 ft 7:02 AM / 4.25 ft 7:58 AM / 4.28 ft 8:49 AM / 4.31 ft 9:36 AM / 4.33 ft 10:19 AM / 4.31 ft 11:00 AM / 4.27 ft 11:39 AM / 4.19 ft 12:17 PM / 4.08 ft 12:54 PM / 3.95 ft 1:32 PM / 3.80 ft 2:13 PM / 3.66 ft 3:03 PM / 3.55 ft 4:01 PM / 3.50 ft 5:02 PM / 3.55 ft 6:00 PM / 3.70 ft

Low 11:08 PM / 0.34 ft

High

1:01 PM / 0.35 ft 1:52 PM / 0.22 ft 2:39 PM / 0.10 ft 3:23 PM / -0.00 ft 4:07 PM / -0.08 ft 4:50 PM / -0.13 ft 6:33 PM / -0.15 ft 7:18 PM / -0.13 ft 8:05 PM / -0.07 ft 8:57 PM / 0.01 ft 9:55 PM / 0.10 ft 10:58 PM / 0.16 ft

6:34 PM / 3.70 ft 7:21 PM / 3.92 ft 8:04 PM / 4.18 ft 8:44 PM / 4.45 ft 9:23 PM / 4.70 ft 10:03 PM / 4.89 ft 11:46 PM / 5.00 ft

1:03 PM / 0.23 ft 2:00 PM / 0.10 ft 2:51 PM / -0.02 ft 3:39 PM / -0.08 ft 4:22 PM / -0.08 ft 5:03 PM / -0.03 ft 5:41 PM / 0.06 ft 6:17 PM / 0.17 ft 6:51 PM / 0.27 ft 7:25 PM / 0.35 ft 8:01 PM / 0.41 ft 8:40 PM / 0.47 ft 9:27 PM / 0.51 ft 10:23 PM / 0.54 ft 11:28 PM / 0.53 ft

6:34 PM / 3.85 ft 7:32 PM / 4.04 ft 8:25 PM / 4.26 ft 9:14 PM / 4.46 ft 10:00 PM / 4.62 ft 10:43 PM / 4.71 ft 11:24 PM / 4.72 ft

High 6:26 AM / 4.07 ft 7:19 AM / 4.20 ft 8:09 AM / 4.33 ft 8:56 AM / 4.44 ft 9:42 AM / 4.51 ft 10:28 AM / 4.52 ft 11:16 AM / 4.45 ft 12:06 PM / 4.32 ft 1:01 PM / 4.15 ft 2:03 PM / 3.97 ft 3:10 PM / 3.85 ft 4:16 PM / 3.83 ft 5:19 PM / 3.91 ft 6:17 PM / 4.07 ft 6:39 AM / 4.18 ft 7:31 AM / 4.17 ft 8:20 AM / 4.17 ft 9:06 AM / 4.17 ft 9:49 AM / 4.16 ft 10:31 AM / 4.11 ft 11:10 AM / 4.03 ft 11:48 AM / 3.93 ft 12:23 PM / 3.81 ft 12:57 PM / 3.71 ft 1:32 PM / 3.63 ft 2:15 PM / 3.59 ft 3:08 PM / 3.60 ft 4:09 PM / 3.70 ft 5:11 PM / 3.89 ft 6:09 PM / 4.16 ft

Low 1:20 PM / 0.38 ft 2:12 PM / 0.22 ft 3:01 PM / 0.06 ft 3:49 PM / -0.06 ft 4:36 PM / -0.15 ft 5:22 PM / -0.18 ft 6:09 PM / -0.17 ft 6:57 PM / -0.10 ft 7:47 PM / 0.01 ft 8:42 PM / 0.13 ft 9:40 PM / 0.23 ft 10:42 PM / 0.29 ft 11:45 PM / 0.27 ft

High 6:53 PM / 3.93 ft 7:42 PM / 4.23 ft 8:29 PM / 4.55 ft 9:14 PM / 4.86 ft 9:59 PM / 5.10 ft 10:44 PM / 5.25 ft 11:31 PM / 5.29 ft

1:30 PM / 0.05 ft 2:19 PM / -0.04 ft 3:05 PM / -0.08 ft 3:48 PM / -0.08 ft 4:28 PM / -0.01 ft 5:06 PM / 0.08 ft 5:43 PM / 0.20 ft 6:18 PM / 0.32 ft 6:53 PM / 0.41 ft 7:29 PM / 0.48 ft 8:08 PM / 0.53 ft 8:54 PM / 0.56 ft 9:49 PM / 0.58 ft 10:52 PM / 0.56 ft 11:59 PM / 0.50 ft

7:12 PM / 4.27 ft 8:02 PM / 4.48 ft 8:50 PM / 4.66 ft 9:35 PM / 4.79 ft 10:17 PM / 4.84 ft 10:57 PM / 4.83 ft 11:34 PM / 4.76 ft

April 2008

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

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

diff.

Use Wilmington data

March/April 2008 Carolina Currents 41

Tides

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

Savannah River Entrance, Ga.

Charleston, S.C. 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

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

High 2:27 AM / 4.65 ft 3:28 AM / 4.76 ft 4:26 AM / 4.96 ft 5:18 AM / 5.20 ft 6:05 AM / 5.42 ft

12:02 AM / 5.99 ft 1:01 AM / 5.80 ft 2:07 AM / 5.61 ft 3:16 AM / 5.49 ft 4:24 AM / 5.48 ft 5:28 AM / 5.55 ft 6:24 AM / 5.63 ft

12:04 AM / 5.19 ft 12:48 AM / 5.01 ft 1:39 AM / 4.88 ft 2:38 AM / 4.83 ft 3:40 AM / 4.88 ft High 4:39 AM / 5.01 ft 5:34 AM / 5.19 ft

12:51 AM / 6.05 ft 1:55 AM / 5.79 ft 3:00 AM / 5.60 ft 4:04 AM / 5.48 ft 5:03 AM / 5.42 ft 5:56 AM / 5.38 ft

12:13 AM / 5.25 ft 12:59 AM / 5.13 ft 1:53 AM / 5.04 ft 2:51 AM / 5.01 ft 3:51 AM / 5.04 ft

March 2008

Low 8:50 AM / 1.13 ft 9:51 AM / 1.00 ft 10:46 AM / 0.76 ft 11:35 AM / 0.45 ft 12:21 PM / 0.13 ft 12:32 AM / -0.18 ft 1:19 AM / -0.39 ft 2:05 AM / -0.51 ft 3:51 AM / -0.51 ft 4:39 AM / -0.39 ft 5:29 AM / -0.17 ft 6:24 AM / 0.12 ft 7:25 AM / 0.42 ft 8:31 AM / 0.63 ft 9:41 AM / 0.69 ft 10:47 AM / 0.58 ft 11:46 AM / 0.38 ft 12:37 PM / 0.15 ft 12:52 AM / -0.19 ft 1:40 AM / -0.30 ft 2:25 AM / -0.32 ft 3:06 AM / -0.26 ft 3:46 AM / -0.12 ft 4:25 AM / 0.08 ft 5:03 AM / 0.31 ft 5:43 AM / 0.56 ft 6:26 AM / 0.81 ft 7:14 AM / 1.02 ft 8:08 AM / 1.16 ft 9:08 AM / 1.17 ft 10:08 AM / 1.04 ft

High 2:35 PM / 3.92 ft 3:37 PM / 4.04 ft 4:35 PM / 4.28 ft 5:28 PM / 4.62 ft 6:17 PM / 5.00 ft 6:50 AM / 5.59 ft 7:33 AM / 5.67 ft 8:15 AM / 5.65 ft 9:58 AM / 5.52 ft 10:43 AM / 5.32 ft 11:33 AM / 5.05 ft 12:27 PM / 4.77 ft 1:30 PM / 4.52 ft 2:38 PM / 4.39 ft 3:50 PM / 4.43 ft 4:57 PM / 4.63 ft 5:58 PM / 4.93 ft 6:52 PM / 5.25 ft 7:14 AM / 5.67 ft 7:58 AM / 5.63 ft 8:39 AM / 5.52 ft 9:16 AM / 5.36 ft 9:51 AM / 5.15 ft 10:25 AM / 4.92 ft 10:58 AM / 4.70 ft 11:32 AM / 4.50 ft 12:10 PM / 4.31 ft 12:55 PM / 4.17 ft 1:50 PM / 4.09 ft 2:53 PM / 4.13 ft 3:57 PM / 4.32 ft

Low 11:04 AM / 0.78 ft 11:55 AM / 0.44 ft 12:14 AM / 0.30 ft 1:07 AM / -0.01 ft 1:57 AM / -0.26 ft 2:46 AM / -0.41 ft 3:36 AM / -0.43 ft 4:26 AM / -0.33 ft 5:18 AM / -0.12 ft 6:14 AM / 0.15 ft 7:14 AM / 0.41 ft 8:18 AM / 0.58 ft 9:22 AM / 0.62 ft 10:23 AM / 0.54 ft 11:18 AM / 0.39 ft 12:06 PM / 0.23 ft 12:31 AM / 0.20 ft 1:18 AM / 0.10 ft 2:01 AM / 0.06 ft 2:42 AM / 0.08 ft 3:21 AM / 0.16 ft 3:59 AM / 0.29 ft 4:38 AM / 0.46 ft 5:17 AM / 0.64 ft 5:58 AM / 0.82 ft 6:43 AM / 0.96 ft 7:33 AM / 1.02 ft 8:27 AM / 0.99 ft 9:24 AM / 0.85 ft 10:19 AM / 0.60 ft

High 4:58 PM / 4.65 ft 5:54 PM / 5.08 ft 6:26 AM / 5.37 ft 7:15 AM / 5.51 ft 8:02 AM / 5.57 ft 8:50 AM / 5.55 ft 9:39 AM / 5.45 ft 10:29 AM / 5.27 ft 11:23 AM / 5.05 ft 12:22 PM / 4.84 ft 1:25 PM / 4.69 ft 2:32 PM / 4.65 ft 3:39 PM / 4.76 ft 4:42 PM / 4.98 ft 5:39 PM / 5.27 ft 6:29 PM / 5.55 ft 6:44 AM / 5.34 ft 7:27 AM / 5.26 ft 8:07 AM / 5.16 ft 8:44 AM / 5.04 ft 9:19 AM / 4.89 ft 9:53 AM / 4.74 ft 10:27 AM / 4.59 ft 11:01 AM / 4.45 ft 11:39 AM / 4.35 ft 12:24 PM / 4.28 ft 1:17 PM / 4.29 ft 2:18 PM / 4.41 ft 3:21 PM / 4.66 ft 4:22 PM / 5.05 ft

April 2008

Low 8:54 PM / 0.82 ft 9:56 PM / 0.65 ft 10:52 PM / 0.39 ft 11:44 PM / 0.09 ft

High

1:03 PM / -0.16 ft 7:03 PM / 5.38 ft 1:44 PM / -0.40 ft 7:47 PM / 5.72 ft 2:26 PM / -0.55 ft 8:33 PM / 5.97 ft 4:08 PM / -0.60 ft 10:19 PM / 6.11 ft 4:52 PM / -0.53 ft 11:08 PM / 6.11 ft 5:40 PM / -0.37 ft 6:34 PM / -0.15 ft 7:34 PM / 0.09 ft 8:42 PM / 0.24 ft 9:52 PM / 0.26 ft 10:58 PM / 0.15 ft 11:58 PM / -0.03 ft 1:22 PM / -0.04 ft 2:03 PM / -0.17 ft 2:41 PM / -0.20 ft 3:18 PM / -0.15 ft 3:53 PM / -0.03 ft 4:27 PM / 0.14 ft 5:03 PM / 0.35 ft 5:39 PM / 0.56 ft 6:20 PM / 0.75 ft 7:08 PM / 0.92 ft 8:05 PM / 1.02 ft 9:10 PM / 1.02 ft 10:16 PM / 0.87 ft

7:40 PM / 5.53 ft 8:23 PM / 5.73 ft 9:03 PM / 5.82 ft 9:41 PM / 5.81 ft 10:16 PM / 5.72 ft 10:51 PM / 5.56 ft 11:27 PM / 5.38 ft

Low 11:18 PM / 0.61 ft

High

12:42 PM / 0.08 ft 1:28 PM / -0.24 ft 2:13 PM / -0.48 ft 2:58 PM / -0.62 ft 3:44 PM / -0.63 ft 4:32 PM / -0.51 ft 5:24 PM / -0.30 ft 6:20 PM / -0.03 ft 7:22 PM / 0.24 ft 8:29 PM / 0.43 ft 9:36 PM / 0.49 ft 10:41 PM / 0.44 ft 11:39 PM / 0.32 ft

6:46 PM / 5.56 ft 7:36 PM / 6.00 ft 8:24 PM / 6.35 ft 9:13 PM / 6.57 ft 10:03 PM / 6.63 ft 10:56 PM / 6.53 ft 11:51 PM / 6.32 ft

12:49 PM / 0.10 ft 1:30 PM / 0.02 ft 2:07 PM / 0.01 ft 2:44 PM / 0.06 ft 3:20 PM / 0.17 ft 3:55 PM / 0.31 ft 4:30 PM / 0.48 ft 5:07 PM / 0.64 ft 5:47 PM / 0.80 ft 6:33 PM / 0.93 ft 7:28 PM / 1.03 ft 8:31 PM / 1.05 ft 9:39 PM / 0.96 ft 10:44 PM / 0.75 ft

7:14 PM / 5.78 ft 7:56 PM / 5.93 ft 8:34 PM / 5.99 ft 9:11 PM / 5.97 ft 9:46 PM / 5.87 ft 10:20 PM / 5.73 ft 10:55 PM / 5.57 ft 11:31 PM / 5.40 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

42 Carolina Currents March/April 2008

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

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

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

High 2:29 AM / 5.88 ft 3:29 AM / 5.98 ft 4:29 AM / 6.23 ft 5:24 AM / 6.59 ft 6:13 AM / 6.99 ft

12:00 AM / 7.81 ft 1:00 AM / 7.51 ft 2:03 AM / 7.21 ft 3:09 AM / 6.99 ft 4:16 AM / 6.89 ft 5:22 AM / 6.94 ft

12:08 AM / 6.59 ft 12:55 AM / 6.34 ft 1:48 AM / 6.16 ft 2:44 AM / 6.10 ft 3:43 AM / 6.17 ft High 4:43 AM / 6.37 ft 5:41 AM / 6.66 ft

12:49 AM / 7.76 ft 1:53 AM / 7.39 ft 2:57 AM / 7.10 ft 3:59 AM / 6.93 ft 4:59 AM / 6.85 ft 5:54 AM / 6.86 ft

12:18 AM / 6.62 ft 1:09 AM / 6.47 ft 2:04 AM / 6.40 ft 3:01 AM / 6.43 ft 3:58 AM / 6.53 ft

March 2008

Low 8:58 AM / 1.45 ft 10:01 AM / 1.27 ft 10:56 AM / 0.93 ft 11:46 AM / 0.51 ft 12:32 PM / 0.07 ft 12:43 AM / -0.24 ft 1:31 AM / -0.57 ft 2:18 AM / -0.80 ft 4:04 AM / -0.88 ft 4:50 AM / -0.79 ft 5:39 AM / -0.52 ft 6:30 AM / -0.12 ft 7:28 AM / 0.32 ft 8:35 AM / 0.67 ft 9:49 AM / 0.78 ft 10:59 AM / 0.62 ft 11:59 AM / 0.34 ft 12:14 AM / -0.12 ft 1:08 AM / -0.36 ft 1:57 AM / -0.52 ft 2:43 AM / -0.58 ft 3:24 AM / -0.52 ft 4:03 AM / -0.36 ft 4:40 AM / -0.11 ft 5:15 AM / 0.21 ft 5:52 AM / 0.55 ft 6:30 AM / 0.90 ft 7:15 AM / 1.22 ft 8:08 AM / 1.44 ft 9:11 AM / 1.49 ft 10:15 AM / 1.31 ft

High 2:46 PM / 5.28 ft 3:45 PM / 5.42 ft 4:44 PM / 5.74 ft 5:37 PM / 6.20 ft 6:26 PM / 6.74 ft 6:57 AM / 7.32 ft 7:38 AM / 7.54 ft 8:19 AM / 7.60 ft 10:01 AM / 7.49 ft 10:46 AM / 7.23 ft 11:36 AM / 6.88 ft 12:32 PM / 6.50 ft 1:34 PM / 6.17 ft 2:39 PM / 5.97 ft 3:47 PM / 5.94 ft 4:55 PM / 6.09 ft 5:59 PM / 6.42 ft 6:23 AM / 7.08 ft 7:14 AM / 7.23 ft 7:59 AM / 7.33 ft 8:38 AM / 7.32 ft 9:15 AM / 7.20 ft 9:51 AM / 6.99 ft 10:27 AM / 6.71 ft 11:05 AM / 6.39 ft 11:45 AM / 6.07 ft 12:29 PM / 5.78 ft 1:18 PM / 5.57 ft 2:12 PM / 5.48 ft 3:09 PM / 5.54 ft 4:08 PM / 5.77 ft

Low 11:13 AM / 0.95 ft 12:05 PM / 0.49 ft 12:23 AM / 0.34 ft 1:17 AM / -0.11 ft 2:09 AM / -0.49 ft 2:58 AM / -0.74 ft 3:48 AM / -0.83 ft 4:37 AM / -0.73 ft 5:27 AM / -0.46 ft 6:20 AM / -0.07 ft 7:17 AM / 0.33 ft 8:22 AM / 0.63 ft 9:32 AM / 0.72 ft 10:36 AM / 0.60 ft 11:33 AM / 0.39 ft 12:21 PM / 0.18 ft 12:48 AM / 0.09 ft 1:35 AM / -0.04 ft 2:19 AM / -0.09 ft 2:59 AM / -0.07 ft 3:37 AM / 0.04 ft 4:14 AM / 0.21 ft 4:50 AM / 0.44 ft 5:26 AM / 0.69 ft 6:04 AM / 0.92 ft 6:46 AM / 1.12 ft 7:34 AM / 1.24 ft 8:30 AM / 1.23 ft 9:30 AM / 1.05 ft 10:29 AM / 0.73 ft

High 5:06 PM / 6.18 ft 6:01 PM / 6.74 ft 6:34 AM / 7.01 ft 7:23 AM / 7.32 ft 8:09 AM / 7.53 ft 8:54 AM / 7.59 ft 9:40 AM / 7.49 ft 10:29 AM / 7.26 ft 11:23 AM / 6.93 ft 12:24 PM / 6.60 ft 1:28 PM / 6.36 ft 2:34 PM / 6.27 ft 3:38 PM / 6.32 ft 4:41 PM / 6.51 ft 5:40 PM / 6.80 ft 6:32 PM / 7.13 ft 6:44 AM / 6.91 ft 7:28 AM / 6.95 ft 8:08 AM / 6.94 ft 8:45 AM / 6.87 ft 9:21 AM / 6.74 ft 9:57 AM / 6.54 ft 10:34 AM / 6.29 ft 11:13 AM / 6.05 ft 11:56 AM / 5.84 ft 12:46 PM / 5.72 ft 1:39 PM / 5.73 ft 2:35 PM / 5.90 ft 3:32 PM / 6.23 ft 4:28 PM / 6.70 ft

April 2008

Low 8:56 PM / 1.08 ft 10:01 PM / 0.88 ft 11:00 PM / 0.55 ft 11:53 PM / 0.15 ft

High

1:15 PM / -0.34 ft 1:58 PM / -0.68 ft 2:40 PM / -0.91 ft 4:23 PM / -1.00 ft 5:07 PM / -0.93 ft 5:53 PM / -0.71 ft 6:44 PM / -0.37 ft 7:43 PM / -0.01 ft 8:51 PM / 0.26 ft 10:05 PM / 0.30 ft 11:13 PM / 0.14 ft

7:10 PM / 7.26 ft 7:52 PM / 7.70 ft 8:34 PM / 8.00 ft 10:18 PM / 8.11 ft 11:07 PM / 8.04 ft

12:51 PM / 0.04 ft 1:37 PM / -0.20 ft 2:19 PM / -0.34 ft 2:58 PM / -0.37 ft 3:33 PM / -0.29 ft 4:07 PM / -0.13 ft 4:39 PM / 0.08 ft 5:12 PM / 0.33 ft 5:46 PM / 0.59 ft 6:24 PM / 0.85 ft 7:09 PM / 1.09 ft 8:05 PM / 1.28 ft 9:13 PM / 1.32 ft 10:23 PM / 1.14 ft

6:56 PM / 6.81 ft 7:44 PM / 7.17 ft 8:25 PM / 7.43 ft 9:03 PM / 7.56 ft 9:39 PM / 7.54 ft 10:14 PM / 7.40 ft 10:49 PM / 7.17 ft 11:27 PM / 6.89 ft

Low 11:26 PM / 0.78 ft

High

12:53 PM / 0.02 ft 1:40 PM / -0.41 ft 2:26 PM / -0.74 ft 3:13 PM / -0.95 ft 3:59 PM / -1.00 ft 4:47 PM / -0.88 ft 5:37 PM / -0.60 ft 6:31 PM / -0.21 ft 7:31 PM / 0.20 ft 8:39 PM / 0.50 ft 9:51 PM / 0.58 ft 10:58 PM / 0.47 ft 11:56 PM / 0.27 ft

6:53 PM / 7.38 ft 7:40 PM / 7.98 ft 8:26 PM / 8.46 ft 9:12 PM / 8.73 ft 10:00 PM / 8.75 ft 10:51 PM / 8.55 ft 11:47 PM / 8.18 ft

1:05 PM / 0.04 ft 1:45 PM / -0.02 ft 2:23 PM / -0.00 ft 2:59 PM / 0.08 ft 3:33 PM / 0.21 ft 4:07 PM / 0.38 ft 4:41 PM / 0.56 ft 5:16 PM / 0.76 ft 5:55 PM / 0.96 ft 6:39 PM / 1.15 ft 7:32 PM / 1.31 ft 8:36 PM / 1.36 ft 9:46 PM / 1.22 ft 10:53 PM / 0.89 ft

7:18 PM / 7.42 ft 7:58 PM / 7.63 ft 8:34 PM / 7.72 ft 9:09 PM / 7.70 ft 9:43 PM / 7.58 ft 10:17 PM / 7.37 ft 10:53 PM / 7.11 ft 11:32 PM / 6.85 ft

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1975 Westsail Cutter - Like New 42, Beautiful boat in NEW condition. COMPLETE REFIT in 2006/2007. Current Westsail owners see this boat and wish they would have bought it instead of their own! Everything has been updated - all the work has been done! Some highlights from the Refit: New fuel tanks, new ice-boxes, new windows, new head-liners, new interior lighting, new electrical panels and wiring, cabin-soles refinished. $139,000. Call (843)568-6636.

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The Beaufort Yacht and Sailing Club (www.byscnet.com), is seeking 3-4 experienced Coaches and US Certified Sailing Instructors for our 2008 summer programs and camps. Duties include curriculum development, regional regatta coaching, private/group lessons, and assistance with boat repairs. Fleet consists of Optis, Lasers, Sunfish, and JY15s. Ideal candidates will have collegiate team and coaching experience. Free housing, free loaner vehicle, use of Club boats and facilities, super salary or hourly rate, plus extra pay for private lessons. Please email resumes and references to ‘Bo’Von Harten at gm@byscnet. com Beaufort, SC is located between Charleston, SC and Savannah, GA.

Business Opportunities

Powerboats

Waterfront Lot- Approx 2 Acres just off of Pamlico River on Saint Clair Creek. Small Pier Dock in place. Septic tank in place. Could be subdivided. Great opportunity at only $296,900. More Info-Toll Free 1-800-270-7315 Ext. 2037.

Europe’s largest yacht brokerage group has expanded to the USA and has immediate openings for business entrepreneurs with a passion for boating. Be partnered with a world leader in Yacht Sales. www.boatshedbusiness.com

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2004 HUNTER 306. Like New. 65 Hrs on the Yanmar diesel. Spotless - the head and stove never used. Only day sailed. In mast furling. View at www.deatonyachts.com. Deaton Yacht Sales in Oriental, NC. Toll Free 877-267-6216.

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2002 H&H Osmond Beal 38. Custom Downeast Liveaboard Cruiser. Spacious, Bright, Comfortable. $225,000. Oriental, NC. Details http://dotgale38.googlepages.com Email dotgaleforsale@comcast.net 603-770-8378.

Waterfront Acreage-3+ acres with large footprint, located in gated community on corner in cul-de-sac. Septic permit in place with underground utilities. Toll Free Info Line 1-800-2707315 Ext. 2047 Value priced at $179,900.

Boat Slip in Oriental for Sale or Rent: 30’x10’-6”, 5’ depth. E-54, Whittaker Creek Yacht Harbor, www.whittakercreek.com. Clubhouse amenities: wireless Internet, private bathrooms/ showers, laundry, pool, microwave, TV, BBQ grills. Water/electric at piers included. Asking $30,000, or rent $330/month. Owners get Association membership. Contact billandgailsailing@hotmail.com, 443.928.3240.

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