Ensign Harbor offers a variety of services for local and transient boaters in Eastern North Carolina

The marina includes 29 slips with water and 30-amp electric to each slip and a comfortable and clean restroom and shower facility. The slips are 16’ x 40’ in size, and the controlling depth to our docks is 5-1/2’.

Our facility is located on Brown’s Creek at lat 35 05.77, long 76 37.95. Brown’s Creek is a branch off Broad Creek which connects to the Lower Neuse River near ICW mile marker 170. This location is very protected, yet offers easy access to the open waters of the lower Neuse River, the Pamlico Sound, and the ICW. We are about 7 miles down stream of Oriental, “The Sailing Capitol of North Carolina," and about 10 miles from Oriental by car.

All of the restaurants and services available in Oriental are just a short sail away and places like Ocracoke Island, Beaufort, Belhaven, Bath and Cape Lookout are within an easy day’s cruise.

Boat Slips for Rent: size 16’ x 40’ with 5 ½’ water depth - $20 per night, $50 per week, $170 per month, $1800 per year.

Discount marine supplies by special order: Let us quote on your boating needs. If we can't save you money, we don't want your business.

Captained day sails aboard a 32’ sloop: 1/2 day and full-day charters. Custom cruises can be arranged. Half-day rates: $50/per person. Full-day rates $100/per person.

Snowbird Services: Short- or long-term boat or car storage. Facilitate crew changes via New Bern Air Port. Ask about other cruising needs.

ICW boat deliveries.

From New Bern: Follow Route 55 east from New Bern through Bayboro to Trent Rd. just past Merritt Post Office. Make left on Trent Rd. to Straight Rd. Make left on Straight Rd. about 3 miles to stop sign. Make right onto Brown Creek Rd. and go about 1.6 miles to Old Lupton Rd. Make right onto Old Lupton Rd. about 50 yards to sign and long dirt driveway. That’s us.

The entrance to Broad Creek is between Piney Point shoal and Gum Thicket shoal near ICW mile marker 170 in the lower Neuse River. Be sure to honor Fl r 2.5s 15’ “4”. Follow channel markers into Broad Creek. After passing the last government day mark, follow small floating navigation aids up Broad Creek to the junction of Broad and Brown Creeks. Pass Point Marina to starboard at the entrance to Brown Creek and favor the west side of the creek until you pass a floating red channel marker to starboard. Our docks are just ahead and to starboard. Controlling depth to our docks is 5 ½’.

HISTORY                      Ensign Harbor was established in 1987 and became home the Whortonsville Yacht & Tractor Club during the summer of 1990. The WYTC is home to JY Fleet 20 and also organizes group cruises and information sailing competitions throughout the year.

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Recent Events

The WYTC held its 19th annual Whortonsville Summer Solstic Sailebration this past June 23rd. 35 boats competed over the usual 10 miles course in light 12 knot breezes from the south east, after a brief squall delayed the start for a half hour. Brian Brown sailed his Moore 24 to victory over the ten mile course. Second place went to last year's champion, Graham Byrnes in his Southern Skimmer, and third place honors were taken by Earl Evans in his Watkins 33. Margaret Alexander finished in fourth place in her San Juan 21. In it's 19 year history, no skipper has ever won more than once over this 10 mile course.

Once again in early June, 6 WYTC boats cruised to Ocracoke for the Ocrafolk festival. There were more boats from WYTC than any other club.

Some WYTC boats are made a trip to Cape Lookout for the 4th of July.

Mark your Calendars - Fun's Afloat!

August 29, 30, - Cape Lookout Labor Day Cruise or Ocracoke (depending on the breeze) The best way to beat holiday traffic is to stay off the roads and on your boat! Call for details

Dates have not yet been set for an October Cruise

The Octoberfest - "Cruise to Nowhere" looks like it will be October 18th.
The object is to best predict the order of finish of the participants. Call for details

June 20, 2009 - The 20th Annual Summer Solstice Sailabration
Some of the friendliest yacht racing around - all are welcome

• Skipper’s Meeting 9:00 am Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Ensign Harbor in Whortonsville
  
• First start scheduled for High Noon out on the Neuse River.
  
• Awards, pig roast, and covered dish picnic after the race (usually about 5:30 pm). Please bring a covered dish (1 per 4 or less people) and folding chair (if desired)
  
• Registration fee is $15.
  
• Registration must be received no later than June 15th (for handicapping purposes).