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The information
contained herein does not represent
an endorsement by the Fairfield Harbour Yacht Club.
Each skipper is responsible for the operation and navigation
of his own boat using proper seamanship and charts.
DESTINATION:
Dowry Creek Marina is a great place
for a few days of relaxation or a stop
on a cruise on the ICW. Located 3 miles from Belhaven NC it has plenty
of deep water with powered docks. A complete rundown is on their website
at www.dowrycreekmarina.com
Phone: Ted or Mary Klapperich at 252-943-2728.
DISTANCE:
65 Miles
DESCRIPTION:
The marina offers protected,
deepwater slips on beautiful Upper Dowry Creek. Enjoy fabulous views
from the porch of the ship’s store or unwind
with a stroll across the footbridge over wild marshland where you may
see
a family of river otters at play. Amenities include a newly renovated
pool and a fully furnished, air conditioned clubhouse. Party trays, pig
pickin’s, crab cooks, oyster roasts, kegs of beer and much more are
available for pre- planned parties. Many other yacht clubs count it as a
popular destination.
RESTAURANTS, ATTRACTIONS:
There are no restaurants or
shopping within walking distance but the marina offers a free courtesy
van; just put in the gas. Belhaven has several restaurants; we went to
the Helmsman and had a great time, good food. Others include the Main
Street Café, Belhaven Hotel and the Fish Shack. Did food shopping at
the Food Lion. Don’t miss the Museum.
ROUTE
DESCRIPTION:
Begin down the Neuse River and pick
up the ICW at Adams Creek. Follow the ICW North up the Bay River,
through Goose Creek, up the Pamlico toward Belhaven. As you turn up the
Pungo River contact Dowry Creek Marina. You are about 3 miles away. They
will give you specific instructions into the marina.
INTERIM STOPS:
A fine anchorage in Bonner Bay, just
after turning up the Bay River and across from the entrance to Goose
Creek. Deep water without too much traffic.
CHARTS:
11552, 11553
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
We found it rainy in late August 2002
but had great fun in the clubhouse playing dominos, etc and eating. Our
first dinner was in Belhaven, second was steaks bought at Food Lion and
cooked on the grill then third was crab from a local crabber who stopped
at the docks. Nine boats joined in the cruise. |
