If you're coming into Wilmington on Interstate 40, it's ideal - near Eastwood Road and Oleander Drive. The exquisite and historic Airlie Gardens border one side of the creek, another marina operator and townhomes are on the other side. The docks were completely rebuilt after Hurricane Fran and the wooden docks were replaced with floating concrete sections.
All slips offer power, water and a large dockbox.
Protection from storms is excellent, and my boat has weathered three hurricanes here with no damage. One lesson learned from Fran is that the taller the pilings, the better, and the old wooden pilings have been replaced with taller concrete pilings. Full length finger docks along the floating walkway offer secure tie up directly to cleats on the dock. This boat slip has a further advantage for sailboats, and that is when backing, if wind and tide make it difficult to back out and turn toward the fairway, there is ample room to let the stern swing and then just motor around in a circle to head out. There is a new clubhouse and overlook deck, and tables and picnic area, and this year the showers and bathrooms are hopefully going to be upgraded.