Marinas and Fishing Information
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Bald Head Island
Bald Head Island Marina Bald Head Island Marina offers slips, high-speed diesel pumps, free pump out at the fuel dock as well as restaurants and a gracious welcome to this lovely island. The marina is not reachable by road, the only way you're going to get there is by boat. Odds are you're not going to take the ferry if the marina is your destination for boating. You'll just boat right in and be delighted you did. This marina primarily serves a private, residential community where many of the homes are also vacation rentals, but it has the welcome mat out for visitors. Stop by for a rest in a beautiful setting. You'll find fuel and the opportunity for a walking adventure on this historic island or a drive in a rented golf cart to the Maritime Market for provisions.
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At 1,000 feet in length, this is the longest transient dock in North Carolina. It's a floating dock in 15 feet of water at low tide and sits at a perfect parallel to the channel, making it an easy-in, easy-out dock. Amenities include 30, 50 and 100 amp power, cable TV, water, gas, diesel, a pump-out station, a courtesy phone, Internet access, laundry, showers, a full-service restaurant, a deli and an 18-hole golf course on site. A swimming pool and tennis courts are available as well as taxi service. As of this writing, in addition to the transient dock, there are 141 slips with an additional eight slips under construction to be completed in the spring of 2006. The facility is located at Mile Marker 311, Green Channel Marker 9, one mile south of the Cape Fear River inlet. Ask about the Fractional Sailing Program available here.
Southport Marina Inc. This immaculate marina is on the Southport waterfront just south of downtown. By land, take U.S. 17 from Wilmington and a left onto N.C. Highway 133 to Southport. At the intersection of N.C. Highway 211, take a left and go as far as you can without going into the water. Then take a right and drive a few blocks until the marina comes into view on the left. This marina's extensive docks welcome the cruising boater with fuel, 100 amp power, transient slips, repair service, a clubhouse, a laundry facility, a bath house and supplies as well as covered slips. Recent renovations provide more power and a more modern facility. It is one of only about a dozen North Carolina marinas with pump-outs. This marina is owned by the federal government and leased to operators who are planning expansion in the near future.
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Blue Water Point Marina Resort Blue Water Point offers slip rentals, boat rentals, gas and diesel fuel, bait, tackle and ice. Deep-sea fishing is available on two charter boats: a 60-foot head boat which carries up to 59 passengers and a 34-foot sport-fisher six-pack. Both boats have the latest electronics and equipment to fulfill your fishing needs. The marina is at Intracoastal Waterway marker 33. The owners are obviously pleased to see to boating visitors and are very accommodating. Ocean Isle Beach
Pelican Pointe Marina This full-service marina at marker 98 on the ICW offers gas and diesel fuel, extensive dry indoor boat storage for boats up to 32 feet, and a staff of certified mechanics. A 9-ton boat forklift is available. Pelican Pointe has a ship's store complete with boat parts and supplies, beer, ice and fishing tackle. It also offers boat rentals. |
