Tag: boating
Marinas are so booked, they’ve stopped taking names on years-long waitlists
Regional growth and post-pandemic interest in boating has led to a depleted supply of slip and storage opportunities in the Wilmington...
Coast Guard: Carolina Beach Inlet unsafe to navigate, boaters travel ‘at their own risk’
CAROLINA BEACH --- After recent surveys showed Carolina Beach Inlet had a water depth of less than four feet in some areas, the U.S....
Wrightsville Beach revisits talk of boat restrictions, enforcement options
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH --- Boaters visiting Wrightsville Beach might be in for a surprise as elected leaders continue to discuss amending town code to restrict...
Where We Live: Climb aboard the ‘Rooster,’ a houseboat fit for two
WILMINGTON---Inside the "Rooster," you'll find two "cruisers" in training. Shared by Jill Caldwell and Curtis Jacobson, the Rooster is a commercial fishing vessel-turned houseboat...
Boater’s Safety Day offering free lessons for the first 30 boaters to sign up
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH---Aside from money, nothing can stop a 30-year-old from buying a boat and launching it into the water with no experience.
In North Carolina,...
Wrightsville Beach looks to DOT to end parking on west side of drawbridge
WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH --- The Town of Wrightsville Beach is looking to end the parking of trucks and boat trailers on the west side of...
Carolina Beach State Park hosting Marina Day for centennial celebration
The North Carolina State Parks system is celebrating its 100th year, and a local state park is observing it with a special event this...
Greenfield Lake boathouse reopens, renovations complete
Renovations to the boathouse, wooden walkway and dock at Greenfield Lake are now complete.
According to the City of Wilmington, work started in January and...