Albemarle Sound- Near Edenton

[pdwireSML]

Hello all,

First time posting and enjoyed all the information gained from others adventures. My wife and I are planning our first overnight trip and are planning on Sailing out of Edenton, NC and sailing around the back of Albemarle Sound. We have not previously sailed on Albemarle and mainly just sailed on the lake. We will be taking out a Rhodes 22 from General Boats.

So was hoping some knowledgeable people that have sailed this part of the sound could chime in.... In looking at Active Captain and other sources there does not appear to much information on anchorages so can someone direct me to some good anchorages that would protect us for the night. I know Edenton has a nice town dock and we plan on stopping in but kind of want to spend the night on the hook.

Also.. when ever I read about Albemarle people always write that it can be really rough if the wind kicks up. Given where we will be sailing and that we are somewhat newbies.. can you recommend what kind of weather would be 'to rough' .. i was thinking at long as wind stayed below 15knts we should be ok..

Thanx for any help..

Patrick

 

[charliegrau]

Check out this link: http://www.albemarleloop.com/
The waterfront communities on Albermarle Sound have put out the welcome mat. Many spots with free dockage within a block or two of stores, restaurants, etc. Columbia sounds interesting, let us know if you check it out.
-charlie

 

[rgranger]

pdwire

You sent me PM and when I tried to respond I got a message from the SBO server that said your settings would not allow private messages.

Yes I've done the exact trip you are planning...including chartering Stan's boat from General Boats. I have charts and the rout I took, marinas and phone numbers. Send me a direct email in a PM and I'll get that over to you.

r

 

[rgranger]

Here are some pics from that cruise...

 

[pdwireSML]

charlie.. thanx for the link. Not yet up to doing the whole loop but good information on some of marinas. I did also watch a DVD that is available on Amazon Prime called Cruising Carolina by Claiborne Young in case anyone else may be interested. Certainly give a flavor the the area but not necessarily the sailing conditions I was asking about.

rgranger.. thanx for the offer to send me the details of the trip and the pictures.. I sent you a PM with my email address.

 

[Deleted member 117556]

Owned a Rhodes 22 for about 12 years and it is a great boat and Stan is priceless...

Best trailer able sailboat there is IMO. Enjoy!
Bob

 

[charliegrau]

charlie.. thanx for the link. Not yet up to doing the whole loop but good information on some of marinas. I did also watch a DVD that is available on Amazon Prime called Cruising Carolina by Claiborne Young in case anyone else may be interested. Certainly give a flavor the the area but not necessarily the sailing conditions I was asking about.

rgranger.. thanx for the offer to send me the details of the trip and the pictures.. I sent you a PM with my email address.

Also recommend you check out the interactive cruising guide at https://activecaptain.com/ for info on marinas, restaurants, etc.

 

[rgranger]

:+1:

Also recommend you check out the interactive cruising guide at https://activecaptain.com/ for info on marinas, restaurants, etc.

I really like Active Captain a lot.