Hit submerged tree just north of mile marker 120 with keel of 5-ft draft. Tide was near zero. The impact was about 15-20 feet green side of center. Advise staying red side of center through this area.

Arnstein Mustad

Arnstein, thanks for the report.

Ted Stehle

The “hump” that had grabbed several cruisers along the Belhaven town docks has been dug out. Les and Brenda at the adjacent Belhaven Waterway Marina are managing the docks for the City. Hail BWM for information.

Ken Braswell

The following is from the CG 5th District NTM 31/12.

On or about 15 September, 2012 the following aids to navigation changes will be made in Adams Creek (AIWW) waterway:
1. The following aids to navigation will be permanently discontinued:
A. Adams Creek Range A Front Light 7 (LLNR 38310).
B. Adams Creek Range A Rear Light (LLNR 38315).
C. Adams Creek Range B Front Light 9 (LLNR 38330).
D. Adams Creek Range B Rear Light (LLNR 38335).
2. The following aids to navigation will be established:
A. Adams Creek Light 7 (LLNR 38310) will be established in approximate position 34-56-36.748N, 076-39-35.366W, QG (4nm nominal range), SG-SY
on pile.
B. Adams Creek Light 8 (LLNR 38313) will be established in approximate position 34-56-17.507N, 076-39-26.576W, FL 2.5s (4nm nominal range),
TR-TY on pile.
C. Adams Creek Light 8A (LLNR 38317) will be established in approximate position 34-55-50.398N, 076-39-16.536W, QR (4nm nominal range), TRTY
on pile.
D. Adams Creek Light 9 (LLNR 38330), will be established in approximate position 34-55-59.507N, 076-39-07.040W, QG (4nm nominal range), SG-SY
on pile,
Chart: 11541.

The Coast Guard has temporarily changed the drawbridge operating regulation (33 CFR 117.821) for the Carolina Coastal Railroad Bridge across
the Newport River at mile 203.8 on the Intracoastal Waterway in Morehead City, NC. The change (Federal Register docket # USCG-2012-0628)
allows the bridge to remain in the closed position to vessels at night (from 8:30 p.m. to 5 a.m.) until 1 OCT 2013, except for a midnight opening
allowed with eight hours advance notice, by calling (954) 658-4661. The bridge will operate on its normal schedule the remainder of the day. The bridge operator may be contacted on VHF-FM channels 13 and 16.

Ran aground sand bar
G45a missing!!
Just north of swansboro, ICW 227
Stay close to docks !

Mike Hechtkopft

We bumped bottom yesterday at Bogue Inlet Mile 228 between G-45 and G-45A. One needs to hug the shoreline here within 200’ of the docks for deep water. This was at half tide with a tidal swing of 3.5’

Hank Evans, Queen Ann’s Revenge

The Dredge WILKO will be conducting dredging operations in the AICW at the following locations/dates:
A. White Oak River Crossing-26 January until 31 January, 2013.
B. Howard Crossing from 31 January until 18 February, 2013.
Floating rubber and submerged polyethylene pipelines will transport dredge spoil to the Upland Disposal Area 64 from the White Oak site and
Upland Disposal Area 203 from the Howard site. The dredge and assisting vessels MISS LEANNE and PROUD MARY will monitor VHF-fm CHANNELS
13, 16 and 78. Mariners are cautioned to stay clear of dredge, booster, floating (pontoon) and submerged pipelines, barges, derricks and
operating wires associated with dredging and marine construction operations. Operators of vessels of all types should be aware that dredges and
floating pipelines are held in place by cables, attached to anchors some distance away from the equipment. Buoys are attached to the anchors so
that the anchors may be moved as the dredge advances and the location of the submerged pipelines are marked by buoys on each side of the
channel. Mariners are cautioned to strictly comply with the Inland Rules of the Road when approaching, passing and leaving the area of
operations, and remain a safe distance away from the dredge, booster, buoys, cables, pipeline, barges, derricks, wires and related equipment.
Owners and lessees of fishnets, crabpots and other structures that may be in the vicinity and that may hinder the free navigation of attending
vessels and equipment must be remove these from the area where tugs, tenderboats and other attendant equipment will be navigating. Dredging
projects are usually conducted twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week, all fishnets, crabpots and structures in the general area must
be removed prior to commencement of any work. A NO WAKE transit is requested of all vessels passing the dredge and if necessary to clarify a
SAFE PASSAGE contact the dredge on the appropriate VHF-FM channels. Chart: 11541.

Just passed Marker 55 Green near the “Tiara” plant south of Swansboro. Tide was 2.00 above MLW. We bumped with 5.8’ draft a few times. Luckily soft sand. Tried seemed to be better toward Green but I am only guessing. Mile is about 233

Capt Tedd Greenwald

Want to inform you and our fellow Waterway Guide readers: there is severe shoaling at Brown’s Inlet, NC, on the ICW. We are in a 49’ Grand Banks, hard aground in the middle of the channel. There is a 42’ sailboat in the same condition right behind us.

Cruisers should be aware of this condition. We hit two hours before low tide. Our draft is 4’6”.

Best Regards,

Pat Esgate

Ed note: At our request Pat has provided the additional information below.

Browns inlet, right between Red 60 and Green 61A. Be advised that as of yesterday, the water to the RIGHT of Red 60 was at 10’—passable outside the channel—one sailboat did make it through that route.

The Dredge WILKO will be conducting dredging operations in the AIWW at Browns Crossing from 16 November until 16 December, 2012. A floating
and submerged pipeline will traverse southeasterly along the east shore of the channel. The dredge and assisting vessels will monitor VHF-FM
channels 13, 16 and 78. Mariners are cautioned to stay clear of dredge, booster, floating (pontoon) and submerged pipelines, barges, derricks
and operating wires associated with dredging and marine construction operations. Operators of vessels of all types should be aware that dredges
and floating pipelines are held in place by cables, attached to anchors some distance away from the equipment. Buoys are attached to the
anchors so that the anchors may be moved as the dredge advances and the location of the submerged pipelines are marked by buoys on each
side of the channel. Mariners are cautioned to strictly comply with the Inland Rules of the Road when approaching, passing and leaving the area of operations, and remain a safe distance away from the dredge, booster, buoys, cables, pipeline, barges, derricks, wires and related equipment.
Owners and lessees of fishnets, crab pots and other structures that may be in the vicinity and that may hinder the free navigation of attending
vessels and equipment must be remove these from the area where tugs, tenderboats and other attendant equipment will be navigating. Dredging
projects are usually conducted twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week, all fishnets, crabpots and structures in the general area must
be removed prior to commencement of any work. A NO WAKE transit is requested of all vessels passing the dredge and if necessary to clarify a
SAFE PASSAGE contact the dredge on the appropriate VHF-FM channels. Chart: 11541.

The USACE has moved the buoys at mile 240, north of Onslow Beach Bridge. There are currently three buoys, starting with the green to the south which is currently shown on your chart. Between that marker and the second one, depths drop to approximately 8 feet, and then depths maintain at 9 - 10 feet until past the inlet and final buoy. Maintain a distance of 40 - 50 feet from the markers for best water, proceeding slowly as this inlet is subject to frequent changes. This particularly applies after any strong weather. All depths are at MLW.

Wally Moran

Cruising the ICW north in North Carolina we found that marker 39 (mile 256) is missing, and the channel seems filled with shoaling, edge to edge. There are numerous red floats, private I expect, and we wove through them at 2 kn finding 5’-6’ depths at near high tide. Previous shoaling at marker 99 (fall 2012) is now no problem, but there are numerous shoals south of 99 for 5 statute miles or so. Through that passage it is broken-field running, as they say! — Keith on LaFamilia, GB42

The following is from the CG 5th District NTM 24/12.

Shoaling to a depth of 3.0 feet MLW has been reported in the vicinity of New River-Cape Fear River Light 39 (LLNR 39400). Mariners should navigate with caution. Chart: 11541.

This light marks the edge of a spoil area.

Mariners are advised that the S.R. 74 Bridge at AIWW mile 283.1, at Wrightsville Beach, NC will be closed to navigation each night, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., on April 16, 2013 through March 1, 2014; except, vessel openings will be provided if at least two hours advance notice is given to the bridge tender at (910) 256-4519 or via marine radio on channel 13 VHF. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the regulations set out in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.821(a)(4). In addition, a containment system is positioned under the draw span until July 27, 2013 reducing the available vertical clearance to approximately 18 feet above MHW. Vessels that can pass under the drawbridge without an opening may do so at all times and the drawbridge will be able to open in an emergency. Mariners should use extreme caution when transiting the area.

1. Bridge rehabilitation on the US 74/76 Bascule Bridge at mile 283.1 on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina
has been extended until July 27, 2013.
2. To facilitate repairs a crane barge will reduce the available horizontal clearance in the navigable channel from 90 feet to 50 feet. A one hour advance notice is required to remove the barge from the channel for vessels requiring greater than 50 feet horizontal clearance to safely navigate
through the bridge. The US 74/76 bascule bridge tender can be contacted on VHF-FM channels 13 or 16 to arrange removal of the barge from the
channel.
3. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution at slow no wake speeds.
4. For any comments or questions, contact the Coast Guard Sector North Carolina Waterways Management, (252) 247-4525, or at
joseph.m.edge@uscg.mil



Mariners are advised that the S.R. 74 Bridge at AIWW mile 283.1, at Wrightsville Beach, NC will be closed to navigation each night, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., on April 16, 2013 through March 1, 2014; except, vessel openings will be provided if at least two hours advance notice is given to the bridge tender at (910) 256-4519 or via marine radio on channel 13 VHF. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the regulations set out in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.821(a)(4). In addition, a containment system is positioned under the draw span until July 27, 2013 reducing the available vertical clearance to approximately 18 feet above MHW. Vessels that can pass under the drawbridge without an opening may do so at all times and the drawbridge will be able to open in an emergency. Mariners should use extreme caution when transiting the area.

The Dredge WILKO will be conducting dredging operations in the AICW at Snows Cut from 19 February until 30 April, 2013. A floating and
submerged pipeline will run along the AICW channel to the Carolina beach Disposal Area. The dredge and assisting vessels MISS LEANNE and
PROUD MARY will monitor VHF-FM channels 13 and 16. Mariners are cautioned to stay clear of dredge, booster, floating (pontoon) and submerged
pipelines, barges, derricks and operating wires associated with dredging and marine construction operations. Operators of vessels of all types
should be aware that dredges and floating pipelines are held in place by cables, attached to anchors some distance away from the equipment.
Buoys are attached to the anchors so that the anchors may be moved as the dredge advances and the location of the submerged pipelines are
marked by buoys on each side of the channel. Mariners are cautioned to strictly comply with the Inland Rules of the Road when approaching,
passing and leaving the area of operations, and remain a safe distance away from the dredge, booster, buoys, cables, pipeline, barges, derricks,
wires and related equipment. Owners and lessees of fishnets, crabpots and other structures that may be in the vicinity and that may hinder the
free navigation of attending vessels and equipment must be remove these from the area where tugs, tenderboats and other attendant equipment
will be navigating. Dredging projects are usually conducted twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week, all fishnets, crabpots and
structures in the general area must be removed prior to commencement of any work. A NO WAKE transit is requested of all vessels passing the
dredge and if necessary to clarify a SAFE PASSAGE contact the dredge on the appropriate VHF-FM channels. Chart: 11541.

The following is from the CG 5th District NTM 31/12.

On or about 15 September, 2012 the following changes will be made to the aids to navigation in Snows Cut (AIWW):
1. The following aids to navigation will be permanently discontinued:
A. Snows Cut Range Front Light A (LLNR 39830).
B. Snows Cut Range Rear Light A (LLNR 39835).
C. Snows Cut Range Front Light B (LLNR 39840).
D. Snows Cut Range Rear Light B (LLNR 39845).
2. The following aids to navigation will be established:
A. New River/Cape Fear River Daybeacon 164 (LLNR 39836) will be established in approximate position 34-02-57.310N, 077-55-33.230W, TR-TY on
pile.
B. New River/Cape Fear River Light 168 (LLNR 39858) will be established in approximate position 34-03-04.040N, 077-55-15.400W, QR (4nms
nominal range), TR-TY on pile.
Charts : 11534, 11537.

Mariners are advised that structural repairs will continue at the Snows Cut Bridge on US 421 at AIWW mile 295.7 at Carolina Beach, NC through 5 p.m., on April 30, 2013. To facilitate repairs, a work platform will be installed and the available vertical clearance for the underside of the bridge will be temporarily reduced by four feet to 61 feet above mean high water. Mariners should use extreme caution when transiting the area.

The following is from the CG 5th District NTM 24/13.

Shoaling to a depth of 3.0 feet MLW has been reported between Cape Fear River to Little River Buoy 47A (LLNR 40230) and Cape Fear River to
Little River Buoy 48 (LLNR 40235). Shoaling extends across the navigable channel. Chart : 11534.

The following is from the CG 5th District NTM 51/12.

Shoaling to a depth of 2.7 ft MLW has been reported in the vicinity of Cape Fear River-Little River Buoy 81 (LLNR 40340). Chart: 11534.

Ran aground between red 2 and red 4 at low tide with 5 ft draft. Deeper water was on the green side of the South side of the inlet. Locals are aware of the shoaling on the red side. Shoal should be marked.

-Eric Dammeyer

On the ICW in SC at Little River and Calabash Creek, G117 there is severe shoaling. We came through at high tide and found 7 feet of water in the center of the channel. Use extreme caution in that area!

Steve Robinson
Sea Pearl
37 ft Beneteau Sailboat

On the north side of the Conway Bypass Bridge, ICW mile 355.5, dredging is in progress. A guarded “No Wake” zone extends from 100 yards above the project, under the bridge to about 25 yards south of the bridge. It almost looks like another bridge span is planned. The “No Wake” buoys narrow the bridge span to 3/4 normal width.

Bill Hezlep
M/V Nauset

There is bridge under 25 ft that you must go under to go to Conway, so not an option for most saiboats. Also, only free dock during the day. $1/ft if you stay overnight.

-Susan Alaimo

There is a wire hanging down from the center of the bridge. It is low enough to remove the wind instrument from a 62 ft mast.

Erik Will

The boat shed does'n have a pump out for free. They don't have on at all haven't for 3 years.. Georgetown nice people , fun boardwalk crowded anchorage

-Windward Spirit

A Corps of Engineers Survey dated November 2012 indicates shoaling to a depth of 4.4’ on the red side of the channel in the vicinity of G71.

Shoaling has been reported by a cruising boater between R 88 and G 89 just north of mile marker 450. The magenta line suggests going to west side of a hidden shoal but the water is deeper on east side. Please use caution in this area.

The following is from the CG 7th District NTM 03/13.

Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Winyah Bay - Charleston Harbor DBN 117A (LLNR 34510.5) in the ICW. The Army Corp did a survey in November 2012 with depths reading 4.2 - 6.5 in that area. Anything less than mean low water and the channel becomes restricted to most vessels with the exception of small boats. The Army Corp has no future plans for dredging due to budget restrictions. Mariners are advised to usecaution while transiting this area and view the Local Notice to Mariners editions for shoaling information and repositioning of aids to navigation.

Ed Note: This shoaling occurs in the intracoastal at the intersection with Swinton Creek. The CG notice above does a poor job of describing just where the shoaling is.

I transited this area today aboard a 105’ motorboat with a 7’ draft at dead low tide. At dead low tide there is NOT 7’ of water along the magenta line. Several attempts of poking my nose around and I finally located the water. Between the 117a and 121 markers pay attention to the shoreline on the west side. Where the shoreline is low and sloping on both sides stay in the middle but where the shoreline gets steep and sharp on the west side, it does the same thing underwater and there is the depth with good water. In summary if you are in the correct spot(not on the magenta line) you’ll find 7.5’ at low tide for several hundred yards on the north and south side and at what I would call the dangerous shoal even more water WAY over on the red side at the shoal. That shoal lies on the south east side of a little creek on the green side. It’s right at where the shoreline is a little steep on the red side. Sounds vague but clear to notice on scene.

Jonathon Westbrooke

The junction of the Cutoff and Coosaw River is shoaled to just below 4 feet MLW adjacent to R184. Charted marker G185 is missing or has been removed. Other spots in the Cutoff show less than 5 feet. Keepto the middle and use tide to pass.

Peter Colket

On 4/24 two hours before low tide we transited this area and found these conditions.

Readings, northbound:
South entrance is not a problem; slightly favor RED (west)
Approx 1000 ft north, favor RED; avoid the docks on the east shore (inside radius of that first bend. We saw 10.3’ at 60 ’ from the docks

FOLLOW THE OUTSIDE RADIUS OF ALL BENDS!

North entrance of Fields Cut is a BIG problem. At +1.2’, a sailboat in front of us grounded mid-channel. We saw less than 5’ on the Green side. Later radio traffic said better water depth was found in the RED quarter, but I can’t personally confirm that. Also, Later radio traffic indicated several

So, control depth at normal low would less than 4’. Less for celestial low tides.

Note: we followed small passenger ship American Star through Fields Cut. At +1.2, that small cruise ship can make Fields Cut, Watts Cut and Ranshorn Creek.

Jim Healy
Sanctuary

Transited Hell Gate northbound on 4/24 just prior to 9 am and found the controlling depth at normal low tide to be 6.2’.

Jim Healy, Sanctuary

The following is from the CG 7th District NTM 24/13.

The following changes will be made to the aids to navigation system in the Intracoastal Waterway at Old Teakettle Creek.
Old Teakettle Creek Range A Front Daybeacon (LLNR 36710) will be permanently discontinued.
Old Teakettle Creek Range A Rear Daybeacon (LLNR 36715) will be permanently discontinue.
Old Teakettle Creek Range Front Daybeacon B (LLNR 36755) will be permanently discontinued.
Old Teakettle Creek Range Rear Daybeacon B (LLNR 36760) will be permanently discontinued.
As part of this project, the Coast Guard will be evaluating the waterway. If needed, additional lateral aids will be installed to assist the mariner
transiting this area. This action is schedule for the week of June 24, 2013.

The following is from the CG 7th District NTM 24/13.

The following changes will be made to the aids to navigation system in the Intracoastal Waterway in Rockdedundy River.
Rockdedundy River Range Front Daybeacon A (LLNR 36840) will be permanently discontinued.
Rockdedundy River Range Rear Daybeacon A (LLNR 36845) will be permanently discontinued.
As part of this project, the Coast Guard will be evaluating the waterway. If needed, additional lateral aids will be installed to assist the mariner
transiting this area. This action is schedule for the week of June 24, 2013.

The following is from the CG 7th District NTM 24/13.

The following changes will be made to the aids to navigation system in the Intracoastal Waterway in Little Mud River.
Little Mud River Range Front Daybeacon A (LLNR 36855) will be permanently discontinued.
Little Mud River Range Rear Daybeacon A (LLNR 36860) will be permanently discontinued.
As part of this project, the Coast Guard will be evaluating the waterway. If needed , additional lateral aids will be installed to assist the mariner
transiting this area. This action is schedule for the week of June 24, 2013.

When entering the Little Mud River from Altamaha Sound favor the east side at Little Mud River. We did and had plenty of water. Guy in front of us ran the middle and put it in the mud at the south entrance just after his turn. He drew 5’ on a rising half tide.

Hank Evans
Queen Ann’s Revenge

The following is from the CG 7th District NTM 24/13.

The following changes will be made to the aids to navigation system in the Intracoastal Waterway at Buttermilk Sound.
Buttermilk Sound Range B Front Daybeacon 218A (LLNR 37020) will be changed to Light 218A displaying Quick Red and TR-TY on a pile.
Buttermilk Sound Range B Rear Daybeacon (LLNR 37025) will be permanently discontinued.
As part of this project, the Coast Guard will be evaluating the waterway. If needed, additional lateral aids will be installed to assist the mariner
transiting this area. This action is schedule for the week of June 24, 2013.

The forward rangefinder near “R16” between ICW Mile 680 and 685 is missing. Traveled this route on 10/14/2012 and observed that the RW sign is missing from the pole. Range can still be lined up by using bare pole (forward) and RW range finder to the rear.

James Newsome

Green can buoy “29A” at mile marker 688 is missing in action.

Hank Evans,

Queen Ann’s Revenge

At approx. ICW Mile 731 just south of Nassau Sound in Sawpit Creek (Green buoy 49 and 49A), three trawlers aground together yesterday. Leave the greens to starboard and hug the red shore for deep water…the shoal continues to build.

Vicki Latham

The following is from the CG 7th District NTM 14/13.

The Coast Guard received a report of a steel pile located approximately 20ft away from Skidaway Island LT 25 (LLNR 5710) towards the shoreline.
The remains of the pile is approximately 1ft below the waterline at low tide. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution.

Just to let you know, the post office is no longer on the waterfront but has been moved to SR 70. Also, the museum is no longer loaning out their car.

-Melinda Schell

The following is from the CG 5th District NTM 24/13.

Shoaling to adepth of 2.0 feet MLW has been reported in the vicinity of Wilmington Shortcut Daybeacon 1 (LLNR 39785). Shoaling is encroaching
into the navigable channel. Chart: 11534.

The City of Darien Georgia now offers free 48 hour dockage. There are two city docks, 270 feet floating face dock east of the fixed bridge and 117 feet west of the bridge.

-Phillip Kempton

The following is from the CG 5th District NTM 46/12.

Shoaling to a depth of 3.0 ft MLW has been reported from Lockwoods Folly Inlet Buoy 2 (LLNR 31015) to Lockwoods Folly Inlet Buoy 5 (LLNR
31027) . Chart: 11534.

8 miles south of Coinjock: . .. . Anchor around Buck Island and use 4G cellular data here-great signal strength. The sounds from the island are amazing after sunset to boot! SV Tropical Dance

-Tropical Dance

The following is from the 5th CG NTM 46/12.

Shoaling has been reported as:
A. New River Inlet to a depth of 5.0 ft MLW in the vicinity of New River Inlet Buoy 4 (LLNR 29670) and to a depth of 4.0 ft MLW between New
River Inlet Buoy 10A (LLNR 29721) and New River Inlet Buoy 10B (LLNR 29723).
B. Carolina Beach Inlet to a depth of 3.6 ft MLW between Carolina Beach Inlet Buoy 3 (LLNR 30275) and Carolina Beach Inlet Buoy 4 (LLNR
30280).
C. New Topsail Inlet to a depth of 3.7 ft MLW between New Topsail Inlet Buoy 3 (LLNR 29995) and New Topsail Inlet Buoy 4 (LLNR 3000).
D. Banks Channel to a depth of 2.9 ft MLW between Old Topsail Creek Buoy 2 (LLNR 30140.02) and Banks Channel.
E. Bogue Inlet to a depth of 3.4 ft MLW between Bogue Inlet Buoy 7 (LLNR 29530) and Bogue Inlet Buoy 8 (LLNR 29535).
Chart: 11541.

An ACOE survey conducted 19 February, 2013 indicates shoaling to a depth of between 5.5 and 2.6 feet MLW in the vicinity of Oregon Inlet Light
54 (LLNR 28193) ) and Oregon Inlet Lighted Buoy 55 (LLNR 28195). Chart :12204.