Local Knowledge for Mariners

Just purchased a boat? Moving to the neighborhood, and wish to keep the gelcoat on but are a little unsure of the “skinny” water we have in and around this area?

If you answered yes to these questions, then this excursion is for you!

About

What's going on in this photo? There are eight (8) aides to navigation...but are they really helpful?

Leaving from Atlantic Beach only. Free parking at the marina.

Areas covered:
- All of Bogue Sound along the ICW west to Swansboro.
- North along the ICW to Oriental, up Adams Creek, and crossing the Neuse River.
- East to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Cape Lookout Bight going on the inside where there are NO USCG Aids to Navigation!
- Morehead City Waterfront
- Beaufort Waterfront
- The “sneak” route from Beaufort to Harkers Island
- Crossing the Beaufort Inlet and Shackleford Banks, West End through ½ way down the island.
- South: Getting out onto the ocean beyond the line of demarcation via the Beaufort Inlet.

Please note

The above can NOT be covered in one outing, so please communicate to Captain Mark your immediate needs.
This excursion goes out at all tide levels.
This is NOT a fishing trip.

A conversation of various apps for your phone or tablet will be discussed to assist in your navigational needs if you’d like.

Although the above will be performed on the H2O Captain boat, Captain Mark is available to Captain YOUR vessel of up to 100 gross tons and up to 100 nautical miles off the coast.