On the Neuse River, the new owners of a boatyard faced their first big challenge: Hurricane Florence.
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The A-B-Seas of Sailing
In the summer of 1968, a novice sailor headed to Pamlico County’s legendary Camp Seafarer to learn the ropes — and the lingo — of navigating the Neuse and beyond.
Sail Away at the Blockade Runner
Take a trip to a retro hotel in Wrightsville Beach, where maritime adventures, delicious seafood, and old-fashioned R&R abound from sunrise to sunset — by sea and sound.
NC 101: The Carolina Shad Boat
This graceful, traditional fishing vessel — our state historical boat — is an embodiment of North Carolina’s maritime heritage.
Beautiful Fishers
From the shad boat to the shrimp trawler, North Carolina’s working boats are a perfect marriage of form and function.
Two State Park Adventures in Columbus County
Want to make a dent in your state park bucket list? Visit two in one trip: kayak beneath Spanish moss and pitch your tent at a paddle-in campsite along a blackwater river, then watch sailboats glide across the water from the peaceful, sandy shoreline of a Carolina bay.
Master of the Marshes
Capt. Seth Vernon is a rare breed. As an old-school fishing guide, he poles his silent skiff through shallow waters, giving anglers their best shot to land the big one.