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The Wilmington area is one of the best places in the United States to go boating year around. Surrounded by water on the Atlantic, the Cape Fear River and the Intracoastal Waterway , there are many options for boaters looking to enjoy a day out on the water.

Vessels of all sizes and types can find a home or temporary docking in Wilmington at one of the many marinas and yacht clubs in the area. Whether you are traveling down the intercoastal and just passing through or launching for a day adventuring on Masonboro Island, Wilmington’s marinas are some of the best in the country.

In Wilmington you will find marinas with restaurants, fuel, ice and supplies, wet slips and dry storage, there is absolutely something for every boater. Now with that said, the demand for slips and dockage is higher than the supply, so unless you have an inside connection you are most likely going to need to add yourself to a waiting list.

This article outlines the top 11 marinas and yacht clubs in the Wilmington area.

1. Bradley Creek Marina

Bradley Creek Marina was founded in 1964 and a is a private marina very close to Wrightsville Beach, located next to Airlie Gardens. If you find yourself being one of the lucky ones to find a slip in this marina you will benefit from location, being only a mile or so from Wrightsville and Masonboro Island. This marina specializes in wet slips and accommodates vessels from 17 feet all the way up to 65 feet.

2. Dockside Marina

Dockside Marina has been a Wilmington tradition for over 30 years. It’s location is one of the most scenic in the city, located off of famous Airlie Road next to the Wrightsville Beach draw bridge. The Marina features a number of exclusive wet slips and the club house is a restaurant and bar with outdoor and roof seating. Dockside Marina is a great place to tie up if you are lucky and its also a great place to relax, enjoy a drink and some tasty local seafood after a day out on the ocean.

3. Creekside Yacht Club

Creekside Yacht Club is one of the best members only yacht clubs in the Wilmington area. With its close proximity to Wrightsville Beach and Masonboro Island, the club is located on Bradley Creek right off Oleander Dr. The facility provides over 6 acres of marine storage for boats 18 feet all the way to 30 feet. You can also find a full ships store, marine detailing and repair services, a member lounge, bath house, and over 1,000 feet of floating dock with fuel. Slips are very hard to come by, make sure you reach out to get on the list or find out about purchasing one.

4. Wilmington Marine Center

Wilmington Marine Center is a sheltered marina located very close to Wilmington’s Downtown River District . The Marina is set up to handle very large boats up to 100 feet and is in an enclosed basin along the Cape Fear River. Wilmington Marine Center offers both wet and dry slips as well as a full service boat yard, fuel dock and 75 ton lift. The service center is equipped for complete diesel, gas and outboard service.

5. Masonboro Yacht Club

Masonboro Yacht Club is a members only marina situated just off the Intracostal Waterway about half way between Wrightsville Beach and Carolina Beach . This is definitely one of the quietest and homey marinas in in the area. The yacht club sits in a residential neighborhood making it private and ideal for family boating. Masonboro Yacht Club offers wet slips and dry storage for boat up to 40 feet. After a long day of sailing or boating go back and hang at the club house, meet friends and have a drink.

6. Cape Fear Marina

Cape Fear Marina is a quiet mooring located upriver from downtown Wilmington. The marina is set up to accommodate a large variety of vessels including pleasure, commercial and luxury craft, large sailboats and motor yachts. Cape Fear Marina is members only and specializes in boat slip rentals in a gated, secure dock setting that includes amenities such as a bathhouse, showers, and an on-site laundry facility. The marina is designed for large vessels and a minimum of 40ft is required and a maximum of 100ft.

7. Bridge Tender Marina

The Bridge Tender Marina is a classic local marina, located on Airlie Road right before the drawbridge to Wrightsville Beach . The marina is in a prime to location to access the beach and is within a short walk to great restaurants and shops. The Bridge Tender is set up to accomadate vessels of all sizes, with fuel, pump out and pressure washing services, the marina is a perfect pit stop when traveling the Intracoastal Waterway. The Bridge Tender Marina is right next to the Bridge Tender Restaurant and Dockside Marina .

8. Inlet Watch Yacht Club

Inlet Watch Yacht Club is considered the largest marina in North Carolina. Located in a prime location close to Carolina Beach , the marina is stacked with amenities and is set up to handle vessels of all sizes. Dry slips are set up for boats that range from 35ft all the way to up 45ft.

9. Seapath Yacht Club

Seapath Yacht Club is centrally located in Wrightsville Beach just off the intracoastal waterway. The marina has nearly 200 wet slips and floating docks. Seapath is also a living community with luxury condos complete with the marina and a boathouse for entertaining.

The marina is set up for transient vessels as well as locals and provides slips that range in size from 22ft to 65ft. Boat slips at Seapath are privately owned and are available for purchase from existing owners as they come available.

10. Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina

Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina is a full service marina situated on the north end of Carolina Beach just off the intracoastal waterway. Carolina Beach Yacht Club and Marina is a great launching point for a day on the water. With nearly 70 wet slips, the marina can accommodate vessels of all types and sizes offering both long term leases and docking for those traveling down the intracoastal. What makes this marina great is its amenities and it’s daily boat rental program that makes rentals available for both full-day and half-day boating adventures. Carolina Beach Yacht Club has a number of amenities including a fuel dock with both diesel and gasoline, a holding tank pump out station, fishing line recycling, a clubhouse with showers, laundry facility, ship store with general supplies, ice, food and drinks, wireless internet and a dog park.

11. Marsh Creek at Scotts Hill Marina

Marsh Creek at Scotts Hill Marina is located about 6 miles north of Wrightsville Beach just off the intracoastal waterway in Wilmington. The private marina offers 40 wet slips and 350 dry storage slips for vessels that range from 13ft all the way to 35ft. You find this marina to be quiet and an easy launch point with a ton of amenities including a fuel dock with gasoline, transient public dock for short term mooring, a convenience store with food, ice and snacks and even a restaurant that serves great sea food and refreshing drinks.

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Our protected yacht club lies at the head of Bradley Creek in Wilmington, North Carolina, providing families, fishermen, and boating enthusiasts with convenient access to the Intracoastal Waterway and Masonboro Inlet.

Opened in 1964, Bradley Creek is a premier, private facility and accommodates vessels from 17’ to 65’. The location allows members to navigate the area easily while avoiding the Wrightsville Beach drawbridge and busy beach traffic. Take the short trip to our yacht club and experience the excitement for cruising along NC’s coastal waterways.

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With a fully functional bath house, laundry facilities, a clubhouse to rent for social gatherings, work racks for small maintenance items, and more, our members can make the most of choosing bradley creek yacht club’s facilities. learn more about what we have to offer, wrightsville beach, nc, never miss out on what’s new at bradley creek yacht club.

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An ideal homeport for all your boating adventures. Upon arriving, prepare to leave the hustle and bustle of daily life behind. Whether you are fishing for the big catch, cruising with friends to one of the local barrier islands, or sitting on the porch watching the world go by, the atmosphere here encourages rest, relaxation and fun.

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"Beautiful scenic setting overlooking the marina. Lack of elevator presents challenges to anyone with physical limitations trying to access upper levels."

"There for my spouses Christmas party. Small venue on the third floor for how many were present but great views and space."

"Fantastic people both managing the marina and the people who keep their boats at Masonboro!"

"Thank you David Christopher for making our stay pleasant, loved the views from the 3rd floor, getting a rental car was easy. River walk in Wilmington was great!"

"Cruising by. Not stopping this year...brings back nice memories. Great accommodations, great staff. Hope to make it another year."

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About Mason Harbour Yacht Club

Welcome to The Mason Harbour Yacht Club, formerly known as Mason Landing Yacht Club, Wilmington's premier boating community. Conveniently located in the Ogden area on desirable Middle Sound Loop, The Mason Harbour Yacht Club is a 25 lot subdivision offering the perfect spot to build the home of your dreams.

It's the perfect community for water lovers; each homesite includes a wet slip in the beautiful, protected neighborhood marina, as well as access to a deluxe waterfront clubhouse and pool overlooking the picturesque boat basin. Once called Mason Landing Yacht Club, the neighborhood has recently been changed to The Mason Harbor Yacht Club, paying homage to the location's long history as a marina and safe harbor.

Stroll from your home to your boat, take a swim in the pool, relax or swap fish stories at the clubhouse. Enjoy the beautiful waters of our area from this sought after location on the Intracoastal Waterway between Figure Eight Island and Wrightsville Beach.

Live and play at The Mason Harbour Yacht Club. It's all right outside your front door. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to purchase a homesite/boat slip package on "the loop". Call to schedule a personal tour of the community and facilities today!

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Inlet Watch Yacht Club

910.392.7106, 801 paoli court - wilmington, nc, dry & wet slips available for lease and sale.

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Vessel Safety Examinations

The Coast Guard Auxiliary is actively involved at Inlet Watch Yacht Club through the coordination of Vessel Safety Examinations.  This is a great opportunity to make sure all safety items are in place prior to the boating season!  Please check back for dates/times when the examinations will be conducted onsite; however, if you would like to schedule an appointment with the Coast Guard Auxiliary, please contact Pat at:   [email protected] or Phil at: [email protected]

Time Lapse Sunrise at Inlet Watch – Danny Wood

Our own Danny Wood has created an incredible time-lapse video of the sunrise at Inlet Watch.  Once he sent me a link to the video I asked if he would mind if we posted a link to it on our website.  Inlet Watch can be a very busy place and sometimes we forget to stop and look at the beauty all around us.  I think Danny’s video certainly pulls things back into perspective and allows us to appreciate all that we have here!  To see this video, please click on the following YouTube link: Danny Wood’s Video

Before & After Pictures of Inlet Watch – The Start of It All

Recently we had a visit from Mr. Phillip Burns, one of the two men who started what is now Inlet Watch Yacht Club.  The first pictures are before construction even began in 1974; the others are pictures after the side basin was created in 1984.  We thought everyone would enjoy the feeling of nostalgia!

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The Fisherman’s Post “2017 Inshore Championship”   will be hosted by Inlet Watch Yacht Club on October 6, 2017 through October 8, 2017.  For more information, please email Gary Hurley or click on the following link to visit their website: The Fisherman’s Post .

For pictures from the previous Fisherman’s Post Inshore Championships hosted by Inlet Watch Yacht Club, please see the pictures below for all the festivities, and check out that monster flounder (over 11 lbs.)!  Also, take a look at the beautiful hand-made boat from Masonboro Skiff Company – made from scratch onsite at Inlet Watch Yacht Club!

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IWYC Dues Online Payment Portal

Starting December 1, 2012, IWYC slip owners will have an added option in paying their dues:  online!  By clicking on the BB&T Association Services link below, you’ll be forwarded to their website and will have the option to pay via ACH Debit from your checking account, eCheck, or from an assortment of major credit cards.  Another great feature will be the option of setting up recurring payments (ACH Debit) from your checking account.  This way, payments can be set up at one time to take care of the entire year!  Finally, our slip owners will also have the option of making their IWYC dues payments at the counter or drive-thru of any BB&T bank.

Carolina Beach Inlet Association

Below you will find an application for membership within the Carolina Beach Inlet Association.  This association is dedicated to the protection of the Carolina Beach Inlet, as well as all other shallow-draft inlets in North Carolina.  For more information, please contact Robert Schoonmaker .

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Since our charter in 1853, it has been the mission of CYC to promote sailing, camaraderie, and fellowship on the water. From lifelong friends taking out a newcomer to a child on the front of their mom's Sunfish, there are many ways to get involved. CYC offers competitive racing for every age and skill level. We have events in the ocean and sound, so there is something for the whole family! The wind will lure you to the water with a sea breeze that kicks almost every afternoon.

Our competitive sailors are all about the points and the silver. You’ll find serious sailors representing all club fleets racing in our sound and ocean events. While racing is most active during the summer, we have competitive events every month of the year. We proudly host regional, national, and international regattas here at CYC.

It's not always about speed. Grab your gang and soak in a beautiful sunset as part of our 'Sip N Sail' sessions, or take your own boat around Bird Island for a full moon sail. It's hard to beat cruising down to Masonboro for a picnic and a swim. Cruising is all about taking it slow and enjoying the ride, not rounding the marks. Everyone is welcome to cruise! 

Race Committee

It takes a lot of volunteers to pull off safe, fun, and professional sailing events. Our fantastic race committee volunteers make it possible. Important roles exist both on-shore and on the course. Interested in helping out but unsure where to start? We offer training for new race committee members. Volunteers can give a couple of hours or snag a front-row seat to racing action.

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Adult sailing.

Our adult sailing classes cover the basics of sailing and we offer advanced sailing for those interested in joining our larger boat fleets.

Junior Sailing

The CYC junior sailing program and summer camps serve ages 5 - 18 and are open to the public. Our summer programs focus on sailing, safety and fun!

Sail Lessons

Our US Sailing-certified instructors offer private lessons to all ages and skill levels. Lessons are hands-on with more time spent on the water than shore.

New to the area? These Wilmington-area clubs are here to welcome you

As more people continue to move to the Wilmington area, a number of newcomer clubs have surfaced. How do they welcome people and how do they help them adjust?

The StarNews recently interviewed Marla Montemarano, publicity director for the North Brunswick Newcomers Club , about how her club works.

Who is considered a newcomer?

For the club purposes, Montemarano said "a newcomer is anyone who enjoys meeting new people and sharing new experiences." There are many members who are new to the North Brunswick area as well as those who have lived here for many years, but never got out to visit the sites within the community or Wilmington.

How does the club help?

The social club meets the second Friday of each month from September through June. It helps offering various activities in and around the Wilmington area. These activities may be a volunteering opportunity or visiting the various museums such as the Wilmington Railroad Museum or Cameron Art Museum. For "foodies," the club visits many restaurants that the Wilmington area has to offer. A person might also enjoy attending shows or athletic events that is planned by the club's activities team.

Why did they join the club?

Cheryl Sullivan and her husband, John, moved from Bethpage, New York, and joined the North Brunswick Newcomers Club in November 2022 when they moved to Leland.

"We had heard fabulous things about the club and how you meet new friends and get acquainted with the area," Sullivan said. "We have met wonderful new friends at the club."  

Sullivan says there are speakers from an array of organizations, such as the Latimer House, Novant Health system and Cape Fear Honor Flight, who provide her with invaluable knowledge of the surrounding area. 

There are also activities, tours and lunches posted on the club's website where people can sign up. 

"Each time we attend we meet more like-minded retirees," Sullivan said.

For membership, contact Deb Mansir at Nbnewcomers.org.

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More newcomers clubs in the Wilmington area

Brunswick Newcomers (Southport). This nonprofit social group in Brunswick County with more than 500 members serves Southport, Boiling Spring Lakes, Leland, Shallotte and the surrounding area. The club holds a general membership meeting from September through May (except December) on the third Tuesday of each month, 9:30-11:30 a.m. For more information, email vice president Bev Mastorvich at [email protected].

Wilmington Newcomers Club , a nonprofit social club, welcomes people who have moved to New Hanover and Pender counties within the last four years. Meetings are held usually the second Thursday of the month from 10:30 a.m.-noon. For more information, contact president Loretta Schmitzer at 301-461-4127.

Figure 8 Island Yacht Club

Welcome to figure 8 island yacht club.

Figure Eight Island Yacht Club is a private club on the beatiful coast of Wilmington, NC that has many exciting activities available to their members and guests of all ages! From our incredible bingo nights, summer kids camp and pool cabana to our legendary 4th of July parties, bridge groups, and 4 clay tennis courts overlooking the intercoastal, we strive to be a place where memories and traditions are made.

Irish Week @ The Helm

Wednesday, March 13th - Sunday, March 17th | Join us for a special a la carte menu from 6-9 PM. Take a tour of Ireland as we celebrate with traditional fare added to our a la carte menu. Reservations are requested.

Seafood Extravaganza

Saturday, March 30th | Dinner Buffet from 6-9 PM. We sure do love our seafood at the beach and this event will showcase it! Shrimp, tuna, grouper, scallops and lobster are just a few of the mouthwatering delicacies we'll enjoy. Land-lovers are welcome, too! We'll have non-seafood options as well as a children's buffet, not to mention a bountiful array of delectable desserts! Reservations are required, please call 910.686.0631

Easter Brunch

Sunday, March 31st | 10AM - 2PM. Reservations are required. The 24-hour cancellation policy will be in effect for this event. There will be no dinner service this night. Early seating times fill up quickly, so make your reservations soon!

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Dinner is served Friday - Sunday from 6 - 9 PM

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