Albemarle Tradewinds October 2018 Web Final

Boating on the Albemarle
by Claude Milot
In last month’s edition of Albemarle Tradewinds, Colleen Brown wrote an
informative column describing all the places one can fish in Perquimans
County. Rivers, creeks, and Albemarle Sound itself are indeed a paradise for
fishermen of all kinds. But the waters in the area also provide an abundant
source of pleasure of another kind: boating.
The development three years ago of albemarleloop.com as a promotional
vehicle for public and commercial marinas along the Albemarle Sound is
paying dividends, as boaters on their spring and fall migrations have begun
to explore these waters in greater numbers.
One of the beneficiaries of the growing curiosity of “loopers” is Hertford’s
Albemarle Plantation marina, which has already more than doubled last
year’s number of visitors. The marina, with its 166 slips, is one of the largest
public marinas on the East Coast, one of the few that can accommodate
large groups of visitors, as it did last June when 20 sailboats from the Neuse
Sailing Association tied up at the marina. These sailors spent two days enjoying
the amenities of Albemarle Plantation: the championship golf course,
the Clubhouse restaurant with its splendid view overlooking the 18th hole
and the Sound, and especially the pristine pool—on the hottest days of the
year.
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The Albemarle Plantation marina is also home to the Osprey Yacht Club
(OYC) a very active organization that hosts regattas on the Sound and
kayaking on the area’s many rivers and creeks, plus an annual fun event,
the Cardboard Boat Race. In the summer, the OYC has two educational
programs for kids. The Optimist (OPTI) Youth Learn-to-Sail program teaches
beginners aged 9 to 13 the basics of sailing, first in a classroom, and then
with one-on-one instruction on the water. Advanced students who have completed
the basic course are taught the rigging and launching of sailboats and
the elements of racing, perhaps to be seen one day competing in a regatta
on the Sound.
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Raymond’s Creek
T
he Raymon’s Creek subdivision, situated in Camden,
NC, near the village of Shiloh, is less than 45 minutes
south of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area, and 45
minutes west of North Carolina’s Outer Banks. Its location
provides convenient access to Virginia’s three largest
cities - Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Chesapeake. To the
east, Currituck County’s H2OBX waterpark, the Dare
County beaches, and numerous wildlife refuges are easily
accessible for day trips.
The development abuts the expansive Raymon’s Creek
estuary and the Pasquotank River. The Raymon’s Creek
Homeowner’s Association community park and pier,
overlooks Albemarle Sound, and is suitable for wading,
swimming, and boating. Woods and waters surrounding
the neighborhood provide abundant opportunities for
fishing, birdwatching, hiking, kayaking, or simply basking
in solitude.
Two of the remaining lots abut the Raymon’s Creek estuary,
and all lots have deeded access to the Pasquotank
River via the homeowners’ association common area. All
lots connect to the county’s water system, and impact
fees have been paid for most sites. Dominion Power provides
underground electric service, and all lots have been
pre-tested for septic systems.
For individuals desiring more than a lot, an adjacent
eight-acres tract is available, offering views of the
Raymon’s Creek estuary and the Pasquotank River. An
outbuilding sits on the cleared portion of the tract, and a
newly constructed creekside pier provides safe harbor for
boats.
For more information, visit www.raymonscreek.com, or
call George Jackson, Developer/Broker.
Phase One of the subdivision, comprised of 12 lots, was
created in the early 1990s. All of the original lots have
been sold, and, ten families now reside in the neighborhood.
In 2015, the adjacent 13 acres were divided into
five wooded/partially-cleared lots ranging in size from
1.5 acres to 5 acres. Prices begin at $44,000. One lot in
Phase Two has been sold, and site work is underway for
a new custom home, being offered by Kyro Builders, LLC.
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