Hurricane Irene left a trail of damage in her wake as she passed through Eastern North Carolina in late August. We have replaced ground floor windows, cleaned up the yard, and had the bulkhead re-capped. Dock repairs are ongoing and we will be back to normal soon!

Pamlico Sail & Power Squadron

The Pamlico Sail & Power Squadron offers free vessel safety checks. For more information visit www.pamlicosailandpowersquadron.org.

East Carolina Sailing School was named Outstanding Sailing School of the Year for 2010 by the American Sailing Association, and Capt. Gary Flannelly was named Outstanding Instructor of the Year!

The awards are based on feedback from students. "Since ASA has over 300 sailing schools worldwide, being recognized as one of only a handful of schools selected for this award is a truly meaningful distinction," Flannelly said.

Visit http://www.eastcarolinasailing.com!

Mooring field

Carolina Wind Yachting Center now has ten moorings available for short-term or long-term lease in Washington’s protected harbor, convenient to Stewart Parkway and downtown restaurants and shops. The mooring field is located on the south side of the river near Castle Island. Shoreside services will be provided at Carolina Wind.

Mooring prices are $10 daily or $150 monthly. A discounted rate of $100 per month is available with a one-year lease, paid in advance.

Carolina Wind added a new boat to the charter fleet in 2010. In Concert, a Saga 409, had a great season in 2011 and will be back for 2012. She is beautiful inside and out, well equipped, and fast! Available for charter bookings now!

For 2012 we are also adding Jazzman, a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45, to our charter fleet. We're excited about this new addition!

S/V Satori

We recently received an update from the crew of S/V Satori, a Pacific Seacraft 37 bought through Carolina Wind in 1998, pictured here while anchored in Cooks Bay, Moorea, French Polynesia. The owners cruised from 1999 to 2006, completing at least one full circumnavigation. They are refitting the boat in preparation for another extended cruise.

The Carolina Wind staff enjoyed showing off two Pacific Seacrafts at the 2009 U.S. Sailboat Show in Annapolis. The event was well attended, and the weather cooperated for most of the show.

We join the Pacific Seacraft family in celebrating the life of W.I.B. Crealock, the naval architect responsible for the design of the company's line of cruising sailboats.

Exciting times

The dock at Carolina Wind was buzzing with Pacific Seacraft activity in June and July 2009 as we commissioned a new PSC 34 and recommissioned a refurbished PSC 40.

Along with other new boats and marina guests, we counted NINE stunning Pacific Seacraft yachts on the dock at one point, representing every model in the company's current lineup - from the 31 to the 44.

Pacific Seacraft managing owner Steve Brodie presents David Norwood with a plaque honoring Carolina Wind Yachting Center as the company’s 2008 Dealer of the Year. Carolina Wind outsold all other Pacific Seacraft dealers combined.

Little Washington Sailing Club

Carolina Wind is proud to sponsor the Little Washington Sailing Club's mission to provide a youth sailing program teaching children age 10-18 to sail along the Washington waterfront and Pamlico River.

This year marked the third season of classes conducted throughout the summer using a fleet of six Vanguard 420s. We can't wait to see the students on the water again next summer! For more information, call us or visit washingtononthewater.com.

East Carolina Sailing School

Michael and Jane have big plans for the East Carolina Sailing School, located right here at historic Havens Wharf. They are offering sailing classes covering both ASA and US Sailing certifications. Sunfish and Hobie Cat rentals on the Washington waterfront are available as well!

Check out http://www.eastcarolinasailing.com!

News on the Dock

Tribute is shown here on a mooring at the Exuma Land and Sea Park during her trip to the Bahamas in 2008.

In Concert likewise headed south in November 2010 and spent the winter in Georgetown. She headed south again this year, exploring the islands of the Exuma chain.

Both boats logged another great season in 2011 and will be available for charter in 2012!