Newcomers Club of New Bern

Boaters

Activity Co-Leaders - Al Chapman & Dave Stevenson

The Boaters group is for members of Newcomers or Alumni who own a boat (power, sail, canoe, or kayak) or will purchase a boat within a year of membership.

The Boaters hold monthly meetings the third Sunday of the Month where a speaker will present and discuss a marine related issue.

We also schedule outings and raft-ups and visits to boat builders in Eastern Carolina. Check out the photos of our November 2008 Bad Wine Raft-Up by clicking HERE.

At the November meeting we used our collective experience and knowledge to design a FIRST AID KIT found HERE

Boaters Group Application

 

Scheduled Activities

June 18-19 - June Cruise

Hello cruisers!

Join us for the June Cruise

Friday, June 18, anchor at South River

Saturday, June 19, cruise to Oriental Marina

South River is a beautiful place to drop the anchor with friends (L 34 57.9'N, Lo 76 34.6'W, southeast of Oriental, see photos posted below).  There's usually a breeze, even on a hot day.  If it's choppy, we can cruise further up the river.  To those who haven't experienced a night on the hook, come along - it's what boating's all about!  We'll provide dinghy transportation if needed, or bring your kayaks.

 

On Saturday stroll "Art on the Neuse" in downtown Oriental, an event featuring regional artists.  We'll gather at the dock for 5 o'clock libations, followed by dinner at the Neuse River Yacht Club.  We're planning a casual Low Country Boil with shrimp, clams & other seafood plus corn, red potatoes etc.  The pot will also include chicken for non-seafood eaters. 

 

You're responsible for making your own slip reservations!  Be sure to tell the harbormaster that you're from the New Bern Newcomers; the inner harbor slips are being held for us through May, first-come, first-serve.  Once full, the overflow will go to the Oriental Harbor Marina, an easy walk to the inner harbor.  It's transient season, so call soon.  You can also anchor in the Oriental channel; there's a convenient dinghy dock nearby.

 

Drive-ins are welcome - join us for happy hour & dinner!  We need a minimum number for the seafood boil.  If we don't meet the minimum, no worries, we'll still dine at NRYC but the menu will change.  And with a good turnout, the restaurant will be all ours.  Please reply to this e-mail if you think you'll be there for dinner (don't worry, I know it's early but I need an estimate for planning).  

 

Checks are payable to Newcomers Boaters Group. Mail to the Lichty's (see flyer posted below).

 

Happy cruising!

Lucy & Karl

Cruise Flyer HERE

South River Pictures HERE