Location: Freeman Park
Carolina Beach, North Carolina.
Date: September 10 – 12, 20010
We're headed back to Carolina Beach and Freeman
Park - the "north end". It's not an extreme trail ride, but it can
get tricky in the deeper sand, while you can also bring a more
stock vehicle rather than the pure trail rigs. Folks can come down
on Friday for the weekend, make a day trip on Saturday, arrive on
Saturday and stay over till Sunday, whatever - much like
the Spring and Fall flings.
The schedule is a little more free-form than some of our other events. Several folks typically come down on Friday and we setup some pop-ups, tents, etc. to claim our spot for the weekend. We’ll have the club banner displayed too. Saturday at 12:00pm will be the official headcount for participation award purposes, but plan to arrive early and be a part of pulling the vehicles together and getting some shade up for an extended stay. For dinner this year we’re planning a Seafood Boil right on the beach! (More details on the club mailing list). Remember, for everything but dinner on Sat. night, it's BYOE (bring your own everything)! Food, snacks, water, sunscreen, beach chairs, fishin' gear, shade, etc. – so be prepared and have fun!
There is a permit required - $20 for the day, or
$100 for an annual pass, credit card or cash accepted at the park
entrance. Annual passes must be purchased at local shops (see Park
link below for locations). Porta-johns, but no showers or changing
rooms (but there is a public beach access that has showers on
Sandpiper Lane, about 8 blocks south of the north end). Lifeguards
are on duty, as well as police to keep things safe. September is a
lot less crowded but still provides for some good people watching,
fishing, body surfing, and general fun!
Lots of places to stay - camping, motels, hotels,
B&Bs, plus beach cottages. Make note of Carolina Beach State Park
nearby for those with RVs or wanting to camp off the beach. You
can also camp on the beach, but read up on the rules in the links
below.
For folks down on Friday, we try to plan on some
surf fishing either at Freeman Park or at Ft. Fisher (the "south
end", which has its own permits and fees). A surf fishing license
is required also. Maybe we'll get lucky and hit on an early run of
blues or drum!
The NC Aquarium is also just past Ft. Fisher, for
those interested in seeing
what is in the water with us. Lots of other things
to do as well depending
on how long you plan on being in the area.
Links:
CNC page for Carolina
Beach
Freedman Park: href="http://www.carolinabeach.org/site_new/pages/freeman_park.html"
Area info: http://www.pleasureislandnc.org/
http://www.carolinabeachgetaway.com/
http://www.carolinabeach.com/
Area news: http://www.islandgazette.net/
Official town website: http://www.carolinabeach.org/
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Area Map & Directions
As you arrive in Carolina Beach, crossing over the Snow’s Cut bridge,
there will be a Food Lion shopping center on your right. Your next right (onto N. Dow Rd.) would be
the turn for Carolina Beach State Park and their campground. Continuing south on Hwy 421 (N. Lake Park
Blvd), you’ll turn left on Carl Winner Dr. and then left again onto Canal Dr. Proceed north for about a mile and a half,
and you’ve arrived at Freeman Park.
"For Non-Club Members" please take a minute
to
print off a waiver and bring it with you.
CNC WAIVER
If you can not print it off do not worry we will have some with
us..
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Vehicle Requirements:
This isn’t a trail ride per se, and most any stock 4x4 can do well on the
beach if you air down tires, but below are some items from our trail-riding
requirements that can’t hurt. No tech
inspection for this event, so prepare accordingly.
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4-wheel-drive vehicle (obviously!)
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Factory hard top, roll bar or roll cage
(depending on trail).
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Functioning brakes (check them before you
arrive).
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Snatch strap (Loops on ends. NO metal hooks
on ends).
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Spare tire, jack, and lug wrench.
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First aid kit.
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Fire Extinguisher, secured near driver.
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Seat belts for all passengers!
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Tow hooks front and rear.
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- Battery bolted down
(no bungee cords).
- Legal exhaust
system.
- CB radio would be a
PLUS
- Flash light.
- Leather gloves.
- Food and water
- Tools and spare
parts as appropriate.
- Appropriate clothes,
including for overnight.
- All interior items
must be tied down or secured.
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Thanks:
CNC Board of Directors
