North Carolina
The waterways, places to visit and people make this area ideal to charter. “There are a variety of creeks, rivers, and sounds to explore, as well as access to the ocean and beaches,” says Jules Norwood, vice president at Carolina Wind Yachting Center, in Washington, N.C.
Places to visit range from small historic villages to the unspoiled bight at Cape Lookout.
“If I had a week, I would definitely plan my trip around Cape Lookout,” suggests Norwood. “I would take a couple of days to get there, with perhaps one night anchored out and another at a marina in Beaufort or Morehead City to top up the tanks and pick up supplies. When I left Beaufort Inlet, I’d sail out into the Atlantic for a while before sailing back to the anchorage at Cape Lookout. I’d spend at least a night or two at Cape Lookout Bight, then make my way back toward our base in Washington. Oriental would make a nice stop along the way. There’s a beautiful marina called River Dunes with a pool, Jacuzzis, and a wonderful restaurant overlooking the docks.”
