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On-Site Business Operators
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Save The Date
3/2/19
Volunteers Needed
Southport Marina is proud to help with this year's Coastal Cleanup! Come scratch that volunteer itch and help our community stay clean and beautiful!
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Check it out!
***NOTE***- If the link does not work for you, simply navigate to www.youtube.com and find the Southport Marina page. You'll then see the "LIVE" video to view.
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What's all the talk about Southport Marina? See for yourself:
A "Must" stop for either ICW or offshore cruisers, 2018-04-20
Captain:
Mike Zimet, ORIENTAL
5-Stars
Southport Marina offers a first class experience. Great docks (although passing traffic can make it bit rolly during the day), experienced dock hands, a great welcome package, and clean and accessible showers and laundry, close access to provisioning and good eats, and perhaps the best reason to stop is the nightly weather and navigation brief given by retired USN Meteorologist Hank Pomeranz. I have attended 4 briefings over the past several cruising seasons and these briefs and the user friendly handout are simply indispensable. Kudos to Southport and Zimmerman for their sponsorship. Even for those vessels not cruising the ICW, the offshore aspects of the weather and navigation briefs are helpful for route planning and crew peace of mind. Southport is a great stop and made mandatory due to the ICW migration season briefings (Spring and Fall migration seasons).
Great Marina, 2018-03-27
Captain:
Joe Yeye, Rock Hall, MD
5-Stars
I am a bit reluctant to give them five stars because they might become so popular that I might have a problem reserving a slip in the future. It's a great marina and a lovely town.
Spiritus, Apr 20, 2018
Boat Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'
Rating: 5-Stars
The ONLY negative about this marina is that at times it can be exposed to wind-generated wave action. Otherwise, the entire staff is very professional and willing to accommodate. Facilities such as the showers, laundry room, ship store, fuel dock, picnic and gathering areas are extremely well looked after. The downtown area is a convenient walk to the North Carolina Maritime Museum, cafes, stores, and numerous restaurants. A great location to have friends or family come to spend some time with you while you're cruising.
Wanderer, Apr 24, 2018
Boat Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'
Rating: 4-Stars
Yes this place costs more (but not outrageous). But the location can't be beat if you want to see Southport, or just eat out.
If you arrive when the dock crew is there, you are in luck as the guys are the best and very skilled. They try to leave the south facing open till the last as it is easiest to get into unassisted if the dock crew have gone home. This spot can be a little rocky as it is open to the ICW and the south breeze, so use use a few extra bumpers for a peaceful night.
The laundry was clean and working. Wifi at the end of the dock was weak, but OK up by the laundry (if you want to stream a movie while the cloths cycle through the wash.)
Wifi strength was only complaint.
Jean Coleman,
Makin Memories, Apr 27, 2018
Boat Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.5'
Rating: 5-Stars
Not only is this marina well appointed and close to town, the staff is amazingly helpful. Not to be missed is a FREE seminar each night on what to expect in navigating the Cape Fear River and the ICW up to Norfolk. Hank gives full weather forecasts and areas to beware of for your trip. These seminars are every night for two weeks in the spring and again in the fall.
Thank you for all the positive feedback from our slip holders and transient customers we have been receiving on Active Captain, Waterway Guide, and Salty Southeast Cruisers' Net...please continue to let us know how we are doing!
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20% of every Boat Ramp Use Fee collected at Southport Marina is donated in
support of the NC Maritime Museum at Southport!
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It could be posted on our Facebook page or be featured in our newsletter!
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We'd love your feedback! If you have any ideas or suggestions for the newsletter, please submit it to [email protected]. We'd also love you hear about your stay with us!
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We Proudly Sell ValvTect Marine Fuel!!
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We are honored to have been named 2014 ValvTect Marina of the Year, and take pride in selling ValvTect Marine Fuel!!
"ValvTect Marine Gasoline is "specially formulated" for marine engines and is designed to prevent the problems of ethanol gasoline, such as phase separation, moisture, poor stability and the formation of power-robbing carbon deposits."
"ValvTect Marine Premium Diesel contains BioGuard™ biocide, lubricity improver, water dispersant, corrosion inhibitor and fuel stabilizer and is specifically formulated to prevent problems caused by the reduction of sulfur content."
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Guess what....we're now on Instagram!! See awesome photos and stories by following @southport.marina
Don't forget to check out Southport Marina's official Facebook page! Stay up to date on the latest happenings with updates from the staff!
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We are Dredging at Southport Marina!
After what feels like an eternity since we've been trying to dredge our basin (it's really "only" been a couple of years), we are finally dredging!!! Our project is well underway and we look forward to providing deep water (at least 6+' MLW) again in Southport Marina by the end of March!
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Did you know that Magnetic North is on the Move?
If you weren't aware, it's always moving, but recent research suggests it's moving faster than it has in recent history. It's an interesting phenomenon and there are LOTS of articles on the internet with various theories. Since we, as boaters, rely on compasses and GPS for navigation it's worth educating yourself on this subject! We started our search with
this article by National Geographic.
Do you know the magnetic declination for your area?
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Valentine's Day Trivia
Did you know.........A True Love Knot, or Endless Knot of Love, was a very popular Valentine in England and the U.S. in the seventeenth century. As their name implies, these Valentines were drawn as a knot and could be read from any line and still make sense.
Courtesy of www.factretriever.com
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Come dock with us for a day or weekend and see what our Marina has to offer.
Jeff Vann
January 17, 2019
"This was the first time my wife and I slept on our little boat (with our big dog, lol). We had a blast and love Southport and the Marina! We have booked another trip this May. Can't wait! Thanks for taking great care of us at the marina. Rascal, our dog, was wore out from all the fun!"
Enjoy shopping & dining throughout our town.
All in walking distance of the Marina.
Call our Dockhouse for Reservations
910-457-9900
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Whether you're planning a date night or girls night this Valentine's Day, it's always a good idea to add a fun cocktail into the mix. In honor of the most romantic day of the year, here is a love potion for you.
Love Potion
Ingredients:
3 oz gin
1 oz lime juice
1 oz elderflower liquor
6 oz rosé champagne
Instructions:
In a cocktail shaker, combine the following: gin, elderflower liquor, and lime juice. Add ice and shake for 10 seconds. Add your rose petal ice cubes to an empty cocktail glass. Strain cocktail mixture onto the ice. Top with rose champagne and enjoy.
courtesy of Town and Country Magazine
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Interested in Dry Storage?
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Have you ever asked yourself
"What's included in a Seatow membership"?
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About Southport Marina
Southport Marina is a full service marina, spectacularly located where the Intracoastal Waterway, the Cape Fear River & the Atlantic Ocean meet. Offering in-water slips, dry stack and hurricane protected storage, it is one of the most amenity-laden marinas on the East Coast. Close to the quaint & historic town of Southport, the marina is a natural stop for sailors and boaters traveling from Maine to Florida.
For more information contact Hank Whitley at:
[email protected]
www.southport-marina.com
910-457-9900
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