Need some local knowledge Wilmingto NC sailors

[J Cianflone]

Possibly relocating to Wilminton NC from Florida. Need to know about marinas, sailing waters and general boating questions. I have a Hunter 81 27 draws 3'3". My email is surfersailor@yahoo.com Thanks

 

[ironhors42]

have a friend in Wilmington, N.C.

Hi, I have a friend that lives near Wilmington. I sailed with him this past fall. I can give you his e-mail address; sanassouci@atmc.net-----he is sailing in Bahamas right now. He is using sailmail for internet messaging. He can answer all your Questions with details about waters and marina of Wilmington areas.Tell him Phil Goodwin gave you his e-mail address.

 

[J Cianflone]

thanks

I sent an email.

 

[seadaddler]

Look In New Bern

I did look years back in wilmington and did not like it for a sail boat,ICWor ocean sailing. Instead looked at New Bern which has more sailboat friendly marina's andreally good sailing area's.Nick

 

[letterman]

wrightsville beach

Right on the ICW. Lots of dockage. I believe ocean access (we stayed on the ICW). There is a place to anchor in the harbor, but the current is pretty swift. The area is mostly retirees, so everything shuts down at 9:00. I liked it.

 

[bp]

Related Q re NC

Is Ocracoke the only inlet from Pamlico Sound to the Atlantic for a sailboat with 6' draft?

 

[Lee C - H31]

NC inlets

Beaufort inlet is maintained for ships coming into the Morehead City port -- 50'+