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Having your boat at Port Vandemere lends its self to
another world of exploration. From a sleek kayak, to
tour around the upper creeks, and salt marshes
where you can quietly observe wildlife from jumping
fish to our many coastal birds. You can also paddle
the extensive, mapped trails where one could literally
spend a lifetime exploring the hidden beaches,
islands, and coves along Eastern Carolina's
waterways. Many of the lots in Port Vandemere have
access either on the main creek, or canal where you
can launch your kayak from your backyard, like in the
photo to the left. Out your back door a few steps to
the water and off you go, simple as that.
One complication to moving to the Inner Banks is
you'll find you start to collect boats. Now most men
are probably already blissfully starting their search for
new toys. Its hard not to want a nice center console
fishing skiff to quickly get from place to place while
you stand on the dock with your rod and reel or see
sailors anchored in the bite of Cape Lookout, ready
for a fun weekend when you have the gang on the
pontoon boat needing to get back by sunset. The
Outer Banks have so many water related activities
one will never run out of things to do.
Port Vandemere is a port for all things water related.
Head around the corner, enter the Bay River and
you're on the Intracoastal Waterway, which runs the
almost the entire length of the east coast to cruising
grounds from Maine to the Florida and beyond. With
our uncharacteristic deep water, for our area, we offer
boat slips from 40 to 60 feet in length and can
accommodate drafts up to 7 feet. The boat ramp can
accommodate most trailered boats with storage for
dinghy's and other small watercraft at your home or
clubhouse. The benefit is, regardless of your boat,
you can be headed down the creek in a few minutes.
Not many excuses left...
So, we've got boating pretty well covered, now how
about cultural activities or dining out, just in case that
flounder got away. Just because we are tucked away
in a quiet village does not mean we are culturally
isolated, not in the least.
If you in the mood for an evening out, there is an
active theatre company in Oriental with several great
restaurants, concerts sponsored by the Pamlico Music
Society that brings top shelf musicians to our little
local theatre. Live music usually graces on of the
several, boat-too tiki bars where you can sing along
with Margaritaville fans. Oriental is about 15 minutes
from Port Vandemere by car and easily accessible by
water. New Bern is also close by, and can satisfy the
museum, art, and shopping buff. With many
restaurants and night spots these isn't much that New
Bern doesn't have. About 25 minutes by car and also
accessible by water. New Bern is a popular cruising
destination even for those that live close by. Many
towns in this area, since we are surrounded by highly
productive farm land, have an active farmer's market.
If you like to garden, get involved by bringing that
extra produce into town and selling or trading it with
your neighbors. Its a fun activity and can lend itself to
coffee, homemade scones, and some great
conversation.
What are other people saying about Vandemere
Creek
Cruising Guide to Coastal North
Carolina
Claiborne S. Young
Excerpt p.221-222
Vandemere Creek Anchorage
35 11.397N/076 39.202 W
"Vandemere, once the seat of Pamlico County, is
today a small fishing village whose harbor is lined by
picturesque seafood docks. The village harbor
guards the Bay River’s northern banks north-
northwest of flashing day beacon #5. Minimum
approach depths runaround 6 feet. Fresh seafood
can sometimes be purchased at the town wharves,
but there are no facilities catering specifically to
cruisers . The Vandemere Creek entrance channel
has been well marked with small, unlighted spar-type
buoys. By following these helpful aids to navigation,
skippers can now expect minimum 6-foot depths.
For good shelter and maximum swinging room, we
strongly suggest anchoring on the broad section of
the channel, west of the streams’ 90-degree turn to
the north. Good depths of 6.5 feet or better and
complemented by excellent shelter from all winds,
save gusty southwesterly blows, and enough elbow
room for a 40-footer. You would have to look far and
wide to find a better anchorage than what you will
discover on the waters of Vandemere Creek. With its
new, welcome markings, even mariners without the
benefit of electronic navigation can enjoy this haven."
Having your boat at Port Vandemere lends its self to
another world of exploration. From a sleek kayak, to
tour around the upper creeks, and salt marshes
where you can quietly observe wildlife from jumping
fish to our many coastal birds. You can also paddle
the extensive, mapped trails where one could literally
spend a lifetime exploring the hidden beaches,
islands, and coves along Eastern Carolina's
waterways. Many of the lots in Port Vandemere have
access either on the main creek, or canal where you
can launch your kayak from your backyard, like in the
photo to the left. Out your back door a few steps to
the water and off you go, simple as that.
One complication to moving to the Inner Banks is
you'll find you start to collect boats. Now most men
are probably already blissfully starting their search for
new toys. Its hard not to want a nice center console
fishing skiff to quickly get from place to place while
you stand on the dock with your rod and reel or see
sailors anchored in the bite of Cape Lookout, ready
for a fun weekend when you have the gang on the
pontoon boat needing to get back by sunset. The
Outer Banks have so many water related activities
one will never run out of things to do.
Port Vandemere is a port for all things water related.
Head around the corner, enter the Bay River and
you're on the Intracoastal Waterway, which runs the
almost the entire length of the east coast to cruising
grounds from Maine to the Florida and beyond. With
our uncharacteristic deep water, for our area, we offer
boat slips from 40 to 60 feet in length and can
accommodate drafts up to 7 feet. The boat ramp can
accommodate most trailered boats with storage for
dinghy's and other small watercraft at your home or
clubhouse. The benefit is, regardless of your boat,
you can be headed down the creek in a few minutes.
Not many excuses left...
So, we've got boating pretty well covered, now how
about cultural activities or dining out, just in case that
flounder got away. Just because we are tucked away
in a quiet village does not mean we are culturally
isolated, not in the least.
If you in the mood for an evening out, there is an
active theatre company in Oriental with several great
restaurants, concerts sponsored by the Pamlico Music
Society that brings top shelf musicians to our little
local theatre. Live music usually graces on of the
several, boat-too tiki bars where you can sing along
with Margaritaville fans. Oriental is about 15 minutes
from Port Vandemere by car and easily accessible by
water. New Bern is also close by, and can satisfy the
museum, art, and shopping buff. With many
restaurants and night spots these isn't much that New
Bern doesn't have. About 25 minutes by car and also
accessible by water. New Bern is a popular cruising
destination even for those that live close by. Many
towns in this area, since we are surrounded by highly
productive farm land, have an active farmer's market.
If you like to garden, get involved by bringing that
extra produce into town and selling or trading it with
your neighbors. Its a fun activity and can lend itself to
coffee, homemade scones, and some great
conversation.
What are other people saying about Vandemere
Creek
Cruising Guide to Coastal North
Carolina
Claiborne S. Young
Excerpt p.221-222
Vandemere Creek Anchorage
35 11.397N/076 39.202 W
"Vandemere, once the seat of Pamlico County, is
today a small fishing village whose harbor is lined by
picturesque seafood docks. The village harbor
guards the Bay River’s northern banks north-
northwest of flashing day beacon #5. Minimum
approach depths runaround 6 feet. Fresh seafood
can sometimes be purchased at the town wharves,
but there are no facilities catering specifically to
cruisers . The Vandemere Creek entrance channel
has been well marked with small, unlighted spar-type
buoys. By following these helpful aids to navigation,
skippers can now expect minimum 6-foot depths.
For good shelter and maximum swinging room, we
strongly suggest anchoring on the broad section of
the channel, west of the streams’ 90-degree turn to
the north. Good depths of 6.5 feet or better and
complemented by excellent shelter from all winds,
save gusty southwesterly blows, and enough elbow
room for a 40-footer. You would have to look far and
wide to find a better anchorage than what you will
discover on the waters of Vandemere Creek. With its
new, welcome markings, even mariners without the
benefit of electronic navigation can enjoy this haven."
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