April  2019 Newsletter


 

   


Come Visit Us Today!
AT
SOUTHPORT MARINA!

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On-Site Business Operators 






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Upcoming Events in our Town


Click the logo above for more Calendar of Events
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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.

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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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In case you missed it!
Here are a few pictures that was shared on our Facebook page the past few months.




Don't forget to send in a picture of your visit to Southport Marina in care of:
 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!!
  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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Southport Marina has been dredged! 

After years of persistence and preparation, we successfully completed a complete hydraulic maintenance dredging project in Southport Marina the last week of March. Finished just in time for Spring "Transient Season", we welcome you to come see the new depths for yourself!

Dredging Southport Marina 2019 Timelapse

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Watch Video of New Crane Delivery
April 8th, 2019 as it passes
Southport Marina
Crane Delivery Ship Passing Southport Marina
Here's a picture of the cranes in transit last year (March 2018)- it was pretty cool to see!

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Transient Season
is here and our Staff 
is ready to help.
 

OR CALL 
910-457-9900
Daily Navigation and Weather Briefs
April 15th through May 31st 
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Southport Marina Supports
the 
NC Maritime Museum at Southport
by donating 20% 
 of every Boat Ramp Use Fee collected.
This Years Donation was
$4096.75
Big dates to look forward to!

Saturday May 18, 2019 - Spring into History trip to Brookgreen Gardens

Saturday May 25, 2019 - 5k run, permanent exhibit opening, Maritime Day Celebration!

Salty Dog Saturdays Cooking Classes start April 6th!

Commemorating Hurricane Hazel Series kicks off June 24th!

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Make Your Boating Plans Early
for  Easter Weekend!
April 21st


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Cottontail Margarita
courtesy of Delish.com

      
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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