[Rhodes22-list] Oriental to Ocracoke - Labor Day

[Nell]

I am on my way to Ocracoke tomorrow for a 6 day holiday. I agree with your
assessment of the eyesore and the jerk who owns it. Last year I wanted to go
to Ocracoke for Labor Day but all the motel rooms were full, as well as the
moorings. So I decided to go early this year and snatched one of the last
rooms available. Hopefully, I will go by sail next year. Anyway, beware of
the Navy's explosives ranges; there are 3 in the area (see reference below).

 

nellwolfe

 

      Pamlico Sound and adjacent waters, N.C.; danger zones for Marine Corps
operations.

       (a) Bombing and rocket firing area in Pamlico Sound in vicinity of
Brant Island—(1) The area. 

The waters within a circular area with a radius of 3.0 statute miles having
its center on the 

southern side of Brant Island at latitude 35°12&min;30&sec;, longitude
76°26&min;30&sec;.

 

       (2) The regulations. The area shall be closed to navigation and
personnel at all times except 

for vessels engaged in operational and   maintenance work as directed by the
enforcing agency. 

Prior to bombing or firing operations the area will be “buzzed” by plane.
Upon being so warned 

vessels working in the area shall leave the area immediately.

 

       (b) Bombing, rocket firing, and strafing areas in Pamlico Sound and
Neuse River—(1) The areas. 

(i) The waters within a circular area with a radius of 1.8 statute miles
having its center at

latitude 35°02&min;12&sec;, longitude 76°28&min;00&sec;.

 

       (ii) The waters within a circular area with a radius of 0.5 statute
mile having its center at 

latitude 35°04&min;12&sec;, longitude 76°28&min;24&sec;.

 

       (iii) The waters within a circular area with a radius of 0.5 statute
mile having its center at 

latitude 35°01&min;42&sec;, longitude 76°25&min;48&sec;.

 

       (iv) The waters within a circular area with a radius of 0.5 statute
mile having its center at 

latitude 34°58&min;48&sec;, longitude 76°26&min;12&sec;.

 

       (2) The regulations. (i) The area described in paragraph (b)(1) of
this section will be used

as bombing, rocket firing, and strafing areas. Live and dummy ammunition
will be used. The area 

shall be closed to navigation and all persons at all times except for such
vessels as may be 

directed by the enforcing agency to enter on assigned duties. The area will
be patrolled and 

vessels “buzzed” by the patrol plane prior to the conduct of operations in
the area. Vessels or 

personnel which have inadvertently entered the danger zone shall leave the
area immediately

upon being so warned.

 

       (ii) The areas described in paragraphs (b)(1) (ii), (iii) and (iv) of
this section shall be used 

for bombing, rocket firing, and strafing areas. Practice and dummy
ammunition will be used. All 

operations will be conducted during daylight hours, and the areas will be
open to navigation at 

night. No vessel or person shall enter these areas during the hours of
daylight without special 

permission from the enforcing agency. The areas will be patrolled and
vessels “buzzed” by the 

patrol plane prior to the conduct of operations in the areas. Vessels or
personnel which have 

inadvertently entered the danger zones shall leave the area immediately upon
being warned.

 

       (c) Enforcing agency. The regulations of this section shall be
enforced by the Commander, 

Marine Corps Air Bases, East, Cherry Point, North Carolina, or his
authorized representatives.

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Rob Lowe
Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 3:08 PM
To: The Rhodes 22 mail list
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Oriental to Ocracoke - Labor Day

 

I don't know where that NOAA chart on cruiseguides web site came from, but

it sure ain't Ocracoke.  The Anchorage Inn is an eyesore and the owner is a

jerk, but Silver Lake is beautiful and Ocracoke is close to my heart.

Planning a repeat trip back there next year (via car I'm afraid).  Been away

for too long. - Rob

 

 

----- Original Message ----- 

From: "ed kroposki" <ekroposki at charter.net>

To: "'Peter Thorn'" <pthorn at nc.rr.com>; "'The Rhodes 22 mail list'"

<rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>

Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2005 1:55 PM

Subject: RE: [Rhodes22-list] Oriental to Ocracoke - Labor Day

 

 

> Peter:

> From Greenville, SC to Oriental, NC is at least an 8 hour drive,

> maybe more, and that is not towing. The faster way there from here is thru

> Charlotte, Greensboro, your Raleigh and over to Oriental

> www.pamlico-nc.com/photosbyair/7otown1.htm .

> The other way would be down I-26 to Columbia, to Florence and up 95

> to cut over point.  Neither is a direct shot.  There is no direct shot

with

> good roads.

> Your idea is a good one.  Is this the place that you are

> recommending: www.boonedocksmarina.com/.

> However, if I am going to tow my that kind of distance, I am more

> inclined to go to Beaufort, shorter distance, but not less time since you

> cut across the major roads.

> I get to Beaufort, NC by going to Columbia, SC, then Florence to

> I-95 then to Fayetteville, NC then secondary roads such as NC 41.  I was

> interested in Bill's trip to that area, but he came the northern route ( I

> presume).

> For those who have not been to Silver Lake, it is a destination

> place. Just what Bob Weber was looking for.  In the last few years there

> have been motels built on the shore.

> www.cruiseguides.com/iwfg/Marina.asp?fld_marina_id=FG000008

> 

> Ed K

> Greenville, SC, USA

> 

> 

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