January  2019 Newsletter


 

   


From the Staff at Southport Marina
We are looking forward to a great year.

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On-Site Business Operators 






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Check it out!
The dredging progress can be seen in front of our fuel docks from our live cam.

***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.

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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 ColemanMakin 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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Don't forget to send in a picture of your visit to Southport Marina in care of:
patty@southport-marina.com  
 It could be posted on our Facebook page or be featured in our newsletter! 
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Like our newsletter?  Want to see more?  Not getting the information you'd like? 
We'd love your feedback!  If you have any ideas or suggestions for the newsletter, please submit it to hank@southport-marina.com.  We'd also love you hear about your stay with us!
 
  
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We Proudly Sell ValvTect Marine Fuel!!
  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."
 
Information found at www.valvtect.com
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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!
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Interest in Winter Fishing?
Redfish, Flounder & Trout are still being caught
 off the carolina coast.

courteous of  Coatal Carolina Fishman E-Magazine 
   


Click on each image for the full article

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Looking for a fun day trip on the boat?

Come dock with us for the day
and 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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Winter Cocktails to Help You Survive the Cold
Mulled Malbec

Ingredients
2 oranges, peeled & juiced
150 g sugar
50 g honey
3 white cloves
1 cinnamon stick
7 pieces of aguaribay (pink peppercorn)
1/2 nutmeg, grated
2 star anise
2 bottles of full bodied Malbec
Toasted almonds & dried apricot for garnish

Instructions
Simmer 1/2 bottle of wine with spices, sugar and orange juice. Once sugar is fully dissolved into a syrup, allow to cool and strain. Mix your newly formed and richly flavored 'syrup' with the rest of the pan and heat on low (careful not to boil to lose your alcohol!) Ladle the mulled wine into heatproof glasses and garnish with an orange peel with a side of dried apr
From  Balvanera, New York City

Courtesy of Town and Country Magazine

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Speckled Trout in Capers and White Wine

Recipe By:Ceil Kohl
"Speckled trout baked in a white wine-capers sauce. This recipe will work with trout, grouper, or any solid white fish. So easy and delicious. Serve with corn, mixed vegetables, or glazed carrots and broccoli."

Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh speckled trout
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon capers
  • 1 pinch paprika, or to taste
  • 1/4 cup white cooking wine
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley, or to taste
  • Directions
  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking dish with aluminum foil.
  2. Place trout in the middle of the aluminum foil; top with butter, lemon pepper, capers, and paprika. Pour cooking wine over trout. Close foil around the trout.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 30 minutes. Garnish trout with parsley.
      
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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:

 hank@southport-marina.com

 www.southport-marina.com

 910-457-9900