America's Boating Club of the Pamlico (ABC-Pamlico) makes a serious commitment to promoting safe boating through education, the natural end result of gathering people who love both water and boating is increased social activities, new friendships and real fun on and off the water. After all, a mediocre day on the water is better than a good day anywhere else. Boating with friends makes it even better! Join us for boating activities, social events, learning together, and all-around boating fun.
There are a number of ABC-Pamlico organized and spur of the moment boating activities each year, some of which are listed below.
- During boating season cruises north and south of the Pamlico Sound are planned, calling on many popular destinations such as Ocracoke, River Dunes, Oriental, Beaufort, Morehead City, New Bern, Manteo, Bald Head Island and the Chesapeak Bay. All outings are at full-service marinas with some members joining us by car at various points.
- Shorter cruises to Belhaven, Dowery Creek and downtown Washington are examples of one or two over-night destinations.
- We enjoy rendezvous with other nearby squadrons or yacht clubs at enjoyable ports.
- There are the very popular day trips to places like Bath or Grimesland for cookouts and fun. Or visiting Washington Waterfront for lunch, dinner or visiting our downtown shops.
- Throughout the year there are cruise and/or meeting destinations organized by USPS and District 27 to enjoyable ports.
- Let's not forget the raft-up's in Blounts Bay as well as other locations on our beautiful Pamlico River or overnights on the hook. Many times these occur just because the weather calls for them.
To get the most enjoyment out of your ABC-Pamlico experiences, join the adventures! Many of our boaters use our new Facebook Group to post an informal cruise, learn of others plans, put a call our for others to join, find skippers in need of crew or crew in search of boats. You can also ask questions, provide advice and tell the local boating community about your own adventures on the water and share pictures about them. A quick and easy way to insure you don't miss an opportunity to get on the water. Also watch the Calendar for any events and keep an eye on the Sound of the Pamlico Newsletter to see the results.
Some folks arrive at these activities by boat and by car, but regardless.... everyone has a great time! There is no faster way for a new member to get to know everyone than by participating in these casual opportunities.
Be sure to visit the various web sites shown on the boating "Links of Interest" page provided under News & Info. The valuable websites listed range from local points of interest to boating supplies and services. There are many "Smart Phone Apps" available now that are both entertaining and very useful for boaters. Be sure to review the list of Apps shown in the Boating Links of Interest also shown in the right column of this page.
Members gathering for a Brunch Raft Up in Chocowinity Bay.
Our Asst Administrative Officer - Boating, Mike Karlovich, is a boating enthusiast who is interested in coordinating a schedule of short and long cruises as well on raft-ups for 2024. The Boating Season is about to kick off, click and review the Cruise Destination Wish List. Contact him with your choices and any other ideas at
Be sure to check the Calendar for details for upcoming cruises.
