February
 2017 Newsletter
 
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Thank you for all the positive feedback from our slip holders and transient customers we have been receiving on Active Captain and Salty Southeast Cruisers' Net...please continue to let us know how we are doing!
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Boating Safety Starts with You!

Boating is a wonderful recreational activity. You can help keep it fun by following basic boating safety principles.

source: Coast Guard Foundation
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The Live Oak Park here at Southport Marina is a great place for wedding ceremonies/receptions!

             
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Southport Magazine Dining Guide
 Where To Eat...


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Don't forget to send in a picture of your visit to Southport Marina!

In care of:
  debbie@southport-marina.com  
 It could be posted on our Facebook page or be featured in our newsletter! 
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Like our newsletter?  Want to see more?  Not getting the information you'd like? 
We'd love your feedback!  If you have any ideas or suggestions for the newsletter, please submit it to hank@southport-marina.com.  We'd also love you hear about your stay with us!
 
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We Sell ValvTect Marine Fuel!!
  We are honored to have been named 2014 ValvTect Marina of the Year, and take pride in selling ValvTect Marine Fuel!!  
 
"ValvTect Marine Gasoline is "specially formulated" for marine engines and is designed to prevent the problems of ethanol gasoline, such as phase separation, moisture, poor stability and the formation of power-robbing carbon deposits."
 
"ValvTect Marine Premium Diesel contains BioGuard™ biocide, lubricity improver, water dispersant, corrosion inhibitor and fuel stabilizer and is specifically formulated to prevent problems caused by the reduction of sulfur content."
 
Information found at www.valvtect.com

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Guess what....we're now on Instagram!!  See awesome photos and stories by following @southport.marina

 
     Don't forget to check out Southport Marina's official Facebook page!  Stay up to date on the latest happenings with updates from the staff!  

Southport Marina is delighted to announce the opening of our new Dry Storage building located at Mile Marker 2A on the ICW!

New Dry Storage Facility Opening
New Dry Storage Facility Opening


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8 Fishing Apps For The Season!
Fishing is among the most popular boating activities. If you're hooked on fishing, you no doubt have a tackle box full of gear to help you in your quest to catch fish-but do you consider your smart phone as part of your arsenal? You should! Whether it's finding the perfect fishing hole, improving your skills, determining the best time of day to wet a line or sharing your catch with fellow anglers, there's an app that can help. Here are a few of our favorites:
Source: Boating Blog 
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Pets On Deck

Planning a boating excursion with your dog ( or cat) this weekend? At Southern Boating, we believe that pets are a part of the family and should be treated as such.
However, boating with pets isn't without challenges and additional precautions will keep your furry friends safe and sound.
Here are ten tips for boating with pets:
source: southernboating.com
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Giant bluefin tuna caught one mile off N.C. beach
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Manatees regular visitors to N.C. 
Soutport Marina just happened to have our own visitor last summer!
 
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Boat ride along Intracoastal offers hidden treasures

The Intracoastal Waterway is a recreational boater's dream. You can travel its length along Southeastern North Carolina without many of the hazards of maneuvering your craft on the open sea.

Source: Starnewsonline


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Check out your local area's fishing report...

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Looking for things to do or places to go in the "Happiest Seaside Town" is only a click away!

 
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Zimmerman Marine is pleased to announce the purchase and relocation of Yamaha Sales and Service from Blackbarry Marine to our location at Southport Marina.
We will now be better able to serve the customers of Southport Marina dry stack as well as any Yamaha needs in the area. We will be offering Yamaha Sales, Service and Warranty in the very near future.
Please call 910-477-9044 for more information or to schedule maintenance.


About Southport Marina

Southport Marina is a full service marina, spectacularly located where the Intracoastal Waterway, the Cape Fear River & the Atlantic Ocean meet.  Offering in-water slips, dry stack and hurricane protected storage, it is one of the most amenity-laden marinas on the East Coast.  Close to the quaint & historic town of Southport, the marina is a natural stop for sailors and boaters traveling from Maine to Florida.

 

For more information contact Hank Whitley at:     

 hank@southport-marina.com

 www.southport-marina.com  

 910-457-9900