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Fall is in the air – Sept, 21, 2022

Eco-History cruise-Sept. 14, 2022

NE Cape Fear riverSept. 7, 2022

Labor Day Weekend – Aug. 31,2022

Summer’s not over yet! – August 24. 2022

Sunset cruises 6 nights a week – August 16, 2022

Sultry Summer – August 11, 2022

Love life, Take picture, Relive memories – August 3, 2022

History & Music on the CF – July 27,2022

Rain or Shine – July 12, 2022

Gators, Penguins, Owls – July 7, 2022

Snap, Crackle, Pop -June 29, 2022

Happy Summer – June 21, 2022

Stay cool on the river – June 15, 2022

CF overflowing w/History – June 8, 2022

Celebrating our 13th season – June 1

Thank a Vet – May 25, 2022

Beat the Heat!!! – May 17, 2022

Don’t Miss the Boat! – May 11, 2022

Super MOM & Super Moon! – May 5, 2022

History with Dr. Fonvielle – April 27, 2022

Good Friends & a Sip of Wine! – April 19, 2022

Hop Aboard and Bring Your Special Some-“Bunny” – April 13, 2022

Still Time to Vote for Wilmington… – April 7, 2022

Vote Wilmington for Best Riverwalk! – March 31, 2022

Stay Tuned for Our 13th Season!! – March 23, 2022

We’re Back!! – March 15, 2022

Wonderful Time of the Year! – December 16, 2021

Let’s Get Merry! – December 8, 2021

Yes, We are Still Cruising! – December 2, 2021

Count Your Blessings! – November 24, 2021

Cruising 6 Days a Week! – November 18, 2021

Something for your company – November 18, 2021

14 Days ’til Thanksgiving! – November 11, 2021

It’s That Time Again… – November 3, 2021

Times are Changing – October 28, 2021

Chill is in the Air – October 28, 2021

It’s That Time Again… – October 19, 2021

Black River Cruise! – October 13, 2021

Rebirth of the Area – October 13, 2021

Always Something to Do! – October 6, 2021

Boat Show!! – September 29, 2021

Life After the Storm – September 29, 2021

From Flip Flops to Galoshes? – September 22, 2021

Smooth Cruising – September 15, 2021

Fall is Approaching! – September 8, 2021

Official Ending of Summer – September 1, 2021

Birds of a Feather Flock Together! – August 25, 2021

Fun & Excitement for All! – August 17, 2021

Sultry Summer Days – August 11, 2021

Rollin’ on the River! – August 3, 2021

He’s Back!! – July 28, 2021

Come Ride the Cat! – July 21, 2021

Relief from the Heat on the River! – July 13, 2021

Enjoying the Cape Fear River! – July 7, 2021

Uncharted Territory – July 7, 2021

The Land of the Free & Home of the Brave! – June 30, 2021

Summer Has Arrived! – June 24, 2021

Thank Your Dad! – June 17, 2021

Almost back to Normal..?? – June 10, 2021

It’s Our 12th Season! – June 2, 2021

It’s Always HAPPY Hour on the Wilmington! – May 26, 2021

Chillin’ on the River! – May 20, 2021

Almost Back to Normal?? – May 12, 2021

Explore Wilmington – May 5, 2021

Show off  your river – Apr.28th

Fun & Educational… – Apr. 22, 2021

Rich in History – Apr. 15, 2021

History on the Cape Fear – Apr. 9th, 2021

Don’t miss the Boat – Mar 31, 2012

Enjoy your neighborhood – Mar 3,2021

March 11th -Feb 24, 2021

Stay Positive – Jan 14, 2021

Wilmington to Mars – Jan. 8, 2021

Good Bye 2020 – Dec. 30, 2020

A Christmas like no other – Dec. 16 , 2020

Christmas is happening – Dec. 10, 2020

Tis Season – Dec. 3, 2020

Still Thankful –  Nov. 25. 2020

Cruising Safely – Nov. 18, 2020

Celebrate life on the Cape Fear River – Nov. 12, 2020

Cruising 6 days a week– Nov. 5, 2020

Tic Toc..it’s that time again – Oct. 28, 2020

Take a Break – Oct. 24, 2020

Flip flops or galoshes – Oct.14, 2020

Educational, Fun & Relaxing – Oct. 7, 2020

Enjoy the weather – Sept. 30, 2020

Happy Fall Y’all – Sept. 23, 2020

Fall arrives 9/22/20 – Sept. 16, 2020

Days ahead – Sept. 9, 2020

Looking forward– August 31, 2020

a cruise _ stress reliever – August 26, 2020

We are HERE & cruising – August 21, 2020

Another day during Covid 19 – July 29, 2020

Time on the river …July 23, 2020

Life on the river…..July 15, 2020

Chillin’ on the river – July 9, 2020

Celebrate America – July 2, 2020

We’re still here – June 25, 2020

Celebrate your Dad – June 18th, 2020

History repeating itself – June 10th, 2020

We’re Back ! – June 4th, 2020

We have a date ! – May 27, 2020

Memorial Day 2020 – May 20, 2020

Calm waters ahead – May 14, 2020

MOM is Love – May 7, 2020

Uncharted Territory – April 29, 2020

Spring is 16 days away – March 4, 2020

Cruise into March – Feb. 27, 2020

Don’t despair, spring will come ! – Feb. 20, 2020

Love Hangover – Feb. 6, 2020

Crusin’ on the River 2020 – Jan. 23, 2020

1 week to go ! – Dec. 18, 2019

Ho Ho Ho – Dec. 11, 2019

Start a new  Holiday tradition with us – Dec. 4, 2019

Always Thankful – Nov. 27, 2019

Holidays are approaching – Nov. 13, 2019

In 22 days…– Nov.6, 2019

Fall Back – Oct. 30th

Fall is Finally here – Oct.23, 2019

Support Local – Oct.16, 2019

Educational, Relaxing and always FUN–   Oct. 9, 2019

Happy 50th – Oct. 2, 2019

Oh, Black River – Sept. 26, 2019

Fall Fun – Sept. 18th, 2019

Smooth Cruising – Sept. 11th, 2019

Seasons are changing – Aug, 27th, 2019

Wine, Gators & Birds– Aug. 21, 2019

Summer Breeze – Aug. 15, 2019

Chillin’ on the river – Aug. 6, 2019

Bird chirping weather– July 24th,2019

Wilmington, the Best place to live – July 17, 2019

Enjoy the Cape Fear– July 10, 2019

Celebrate America – July 3, 2019

Summer is officially here – June 26, 2019

Tis the season ..it’s almost summer – June 19, 2019

Celebrating our crew & 10 years – June 12, 2019

Show off your neighborhood – June 5, 2019

Stay cool on the river – May 31, 2019

Always Thankful – May 22, 2019

Thank You – May 15, 2019

Wine Tasting Cruise – May 8, 2019

Explore Wilmington – May 1, 2019

Rich in History – April 24, 2019

Eggstra” fun this week – April 17, 2019

Stories, Legends & Myths -April 10, 2019

Let the Festivities begin – April 2, 2019

Southern Hospitality & Azalea Festival – March 27, 2019

Full Worm Supermoon – March 18, 2019

Rebirth of the area – March 13, 2019

Days are getting longer  – March 6, 2019

Cruise with us & enjoy the beauty – Feb. 27, 2019

From Galoshes to Flip Flops ? – Feb. 20, 2019

Exciting cruises to come – Feb. 11, 2019

USS NC Battleship – Jan.14, 2019

2019 on the Cape Fear River – Jan. 2, 2019

Welcome 2019 – Dec. 27, 2019

Believe in the magic of Christmas – Dec. 18, 2018

Sights,Sounds & Tastes of the season – Dec.12, 2018

Wonderful time of the year  – Dec. 4, 2018

Get your sparkle on – Nov.27, 2018

Something for your company – Nov. 13, 2018

Holidays are approaching – Nov. 6, 2018

It’s that time again..- Oct. 30, 2018

Educational, Fun & Relaxing – Oct. 23, 2018

Seasons are changing – Oct. 16, 2018

Wilmington STRONG – Oct. 9, 2018

After FLO – Oct. 3, 2018

Wilmington Boat Show 2018 – Sept. 4, 2018

Fall.Pirates & Birds, oh my ! – Aug. 28, 2018

A little bit of everything – Aug. 21, 2018

Sultry Summer – Aug. 14, 2018

Wine on the Cape Fear – Aug. 8, 2018

History on the Cape Fear – Aug. 1, 2018

Rain or Shine – July 24, 2018

Come see the Osprey  – July 17, 2018

It’s hotter’ n a blister bug in ….July 11, 2018

Snap, Crackle, Pop – July  3, 2018

6 months till…? – June 25, 2018

Stay cool on the river – June 20, 2018

Thank your Dad ! – June 12, 2018

It’s our 9th season – June 5, 2018

Fun & Educational – May 29th , 2018

Decoration Day – May 22, 2018

Chillin’ on the river – May 16th, 2018

“Mom, Mommy ,Mama & Ma” – May 8th, 2018

Bird chirping weather – May 1st, 2018

O’ Black Water – Apr. 24th, 2018

Enjoying the Cape fear River…PRICELESS – Apr. 17th, 2018

Parade, Street Fairs, Home & Garden tours… – Apr. 10th, 2018

Fun & History make a great combo! – Apr. 4th, 2018

Sandals or Boots ? – Mar. 27th, 2018

Spring is in the air…finally ? – Mar. 20th, 2018

March into madness on the River – Mar. 14th,2018

Don’t miss the Boat – Mar. 7th, 2018

Cruise into March – Feb. 28, 2018

Getting ready for Spring – Feb. 21, 2018

24 Days til DST – Feb. 14, 2018

Valentine Day – Feb. 7, 2018

Still Cruisin’ – Jan. 31, 2018

Get ready for 2018 on the Cape Fear River – Jan. 16, 2018

Say Goodbye to 2017 – Dec. 27, 2017

Books, Gift Certificates & more – Dec. 19, 2017

Three phrases that sum up Christmas…-Dec.13, 2017

Let us help you get into the Spirit of the Holidays – Dec. 6, 2017

It’s a Wonderful Life – Nov. 28, 2017

Always Thankful – Nov. 22, 2017

The Holidays are approaching – Nov. 15, 2017

15 Days til Thanksgiving – Nov. 8, 2017

“Daylight time, a monstrosity in time keeping” – Nov. 1, 2017

Great Weather to be on the Cape Fear – October 25,2017

Music & Beer – October 18, 2017

The meaning behind the nameOctober 11,2017

Dr. Fonvielle is Back – October 3, 2017

Riverfest is knocking – September 26, 2017

Fall arrives 9/22/17 – September 20, 2017

Earlier Sunsets – September 12, 2017

Wilmington Boat Show – September 5, 2017

Summer’s not over yet!! – August 29, 2017

“Wining” on the River – August 21,2017

Solar Eclipse 2017 – August 15, 2017

 Just say Arrrgh ! – August 9, 2017

He’s Back ! – August 1, 2017

Just Add Water ! – July 26,2017

Scallywag into Proper Pirate – July 18,2017

Dog Days – July 11,2017

Pirates & Birds – July 4, 2017

Land of the Free – June 28,2017

Summer is Here – June 21,2017

Let’s celebrate all our Hero’s….Dad – June 14, 2017

Shiver me timbers – June 7, 2017

Summer has unofficially begun! – May 30, 2017

Memorial Day 2017 – May 23, 2017

Show Off Your River – May 17, 2017

Mom is Love – May 9, 2017

Wilmington is Bustling – May 3, 2017

April Showers Bring May Cruises – April 26, 2017

Sea Leland Again – April 20, 2017

Good Reasons to Come Cruisin’ – April 18, 2017

Take Time to Smell the Roses – April 11, 2017

Southern Traditions – April 4, 2017

Come on the River… – March 29, 2017

Birds are Back – March 22, 2017

The Ides of March – March 14, 2017

Spring is Around the Corner – March 8, 2017

Join us on the River – March 1, 2017

What a Month – February 22, 2017

See us on TV! – February 15, 2017

Love Hangover – February 7, 2017

Looking forward to Spring! – February 1, 2017

New Adventures in 2017 – January 4, 2017

Happy & Healthy 2017 – December 28, 2016

Last Minute Deal – December 21, 2016

“It is a Wonderful Life” – December 20, 2016

Time for New Traditions – December 13, 2016

Is He Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle or Pelznickel? – December 7, 2016

24 Days & Counting – November 30, 2016

Always Thankful – November 22, 2016

Cruising in Comfort – November 14, 2016

Holidays are Knocking at Our Door – November 9, 2016

Springing Forward and Falling Back – November 2, 2016

Fall is in the Air – October 26, 2016

As Johnny Cash says” How high is the water Momma?” – October 19, 2016

Life After the Storm  – October 11, 2016

 Riverfest is Here – September 28, 2016

Fall Equinox – September 21, 2016

It Couldn’t Be Done – September 14, 2016

Enjoy Your Backyard – September 7, 2016

Rollin on the River – August 31, 2016

On This Day… – August 17, 2016

Make New Memories – August 10, 2016

Just Say Arrgh! – August 3, 2016

Summertime in the South – July 27, 2016

Take Time to Say Hello – July 20, 2016

Weather is Always Good on the Boat – July 13, 2016

Get Educated While Cruising – July 6, 2016

Proud to be an American – June 29, 2016

Oh Black Water – June 22, 2016

Honoring Fathers – June 15, 2016

Ahoy Matey! – June 8, 2016

June Means More… – June 1, 2016

Remember – May 25, 2016

Memorial Day is Upon Us – May 18, 2016

History on the Cape Fear – May 11, 2016

April Showers Bring May Flowers – May 3, 2016

Much Coming Up – April 27, 2016

“Wine” Down Wednesday – April 20, 2016

Everything’s Coming Up… – April 13, 2016

The Battleship and Belles – April 6, 2016

April Fool’s – March 31, 2016

Spring Has Arrived – March 23, 2016

Birds Are Back – March 16, 2016

Spring Forward Into A New Adventure – March 10, 2016

Valentine’s Day – February 11, 2016

Panther Pride – February 3, 2016

Sweethearts Wanted! – January 26, 2016

Love Is In The Air – January 19, 2016

Cruisin on the River – January 12, 2016


Archived Newsletters

Bid Goodbye To 2015 – December 30, 2015

May Peace Be Your Gift At Christmas – December 23, 2015

Christmas Traditions – December 17, 2015

Spirit of the Season – December 8, 2015

It’s Good To Be Jolly – December 2, 2015

Always Thankful – November 24, 2015

Cruising Year Round – November 18, 2015

True Fall Weather – November 11, 2015

22 Days Til Thanksgiving – November 3, 2015

Times a Changin’ – October 27, 2015

So Many Fun Things To Do – October 21, 2015

How Did The Cape Fear Get Its Name? – October 14, 2015

Relief – October 7, 2015

It’s Official, Fall is Here! – September 23, 2015

Summer Heat Goodbye – September 16, 2015

It’s Your River – September 9, 2015

End of our summer frolic? – September 2, 2015

September is Knocking – August 26, 2015

Twinkle, Twinkle Lil’ Star – August 19, 2015

Wilmington is Bustling – August 11, 2015

Less Than 150 Days Left of 2015 – August 5, 2015

Our Days Are Getting Shorter – July 29, 2015

Hot Time in the City – July 22, 2015

Live in our own cities like tourists – July 15, 2015

Take Flight On The River – July 8, 2015

Celebrate America – July 1, 2015

Stay Cool on the River – June 24, 2015

Hug Your Dad! – June 16, 2015

Civil War and BBQ – June 10, 2015

Party At The Dock – June 3, 2015

Decoration Day or Remembrance Day – May 20, 2015

We Kissed the Rain Goodbye – May 14, 2015

Mom, Mommy, Mama, and Ma – May 5, 2015

Mays Comings and Goings – April 28, 2015

History and Folklore – April 21, 2015

Yo Ho Ho and a Bottle of Yum – April 14, 2015

Azalea Festival and So Much More! – April 8, 2015

Hippity Hoppity – April 1, 2015

Flowers are Blooming – March 26, 2015

Kiss of Spring – March 18, 2015

Are You Superstitious? – March 11, 2015

Worm Full Moon – March 4, 2015

Cruisin’ on the River – February 25, 2015

45 Days Til Easter – February 18, 2015 

Sweet, Sweet Love – February 11, 2015 

A Day at the Spa – February 4, 2015

Something Different – January 28, 2015

58 Days Til Spring! – January 21, 2015

Here We Go Again – January 14, 2015

January is Here – January 9, 2015

New Year 2015 – December 30, 2014

Christmas 2014 – December 23, 2014

Share Your Christmas Spirit – December 16, 2014

Naughty or Nice? – December 10, 2014

22 Days and Counting – December 3, 2014

Thanksgiving Schedule – November 25, 2014

Friday Nights at the Dock – November 18, 2014

River Club – November 12, 2014

Beauty of the Cape Fear River in Castle Hayne – November 5, 2014

The Cat Goes to Castle Hayne – October 29, 2014

New Adventures on the Cape Fear – October 22, 2014

Adult Pirate School – October 15, 2014

Music and History on the Cape Fear – October 7, 2014

Riverfest Weekend – October 1, 2014

Need Your Vote – September 24, 2014

Eco History Cruises – September 17, 2014

Summer is Hanging On… – September 3, 2014

Farewell to Summer – August 27, 2014

Wine and More – August 21, 2014

Black Water River – August 13, 2014

Pirate School is Still in Session – August 6, 2014

August Is Here! – July 30, 2014

Message from a Bottle – July 23, 2014

Beat of a Different Drum – July 15, 2014

Pirate School – July 9, 2014

Independence Day 2014 – July 2, 2014

Dog Days of Summer? – June 26, 2014

Summer Is Here – June 19, 2014

Happy Father’s Day – June 10, 2014

Summer is Right Around the Bend – June 4, 2014

Birds, Sun, and the River – May 28, 2014

Memorial Day 2014 – May 21, 2014

Sunday Brunch – May 14, 2014

Happy Mother’s Day – May 7, 2014

Avast Me Hearties! – April 30, 2014

Celebrate the Weather on the River – April 23, 2014

Cruises for Any Event – April 16, 2014

Ghosts, Flowers and More… – April 8, 2014

Fit As A Fiddle – April 2, 2014

Vote For Wilmington – March 26, 2014

Cape Fear River Overflowing with History – March 19, 2014

Spring is In the Air – March 11, 2014

Books… And More – February 20, 2014

Sweethearts Wanted – February 11, 2014

Love Boat – February 5, 2014

The Sun Will Come Out… – January 30, 2014

River Club and Valentines – January 22, 2014

River Club and Striper Fest – January 15, 2014

Spring is in 70 days –  January 8, 2014

Welcome 2014 – December 30, 2013

Visions of Sugarplums… – December 18, 2013

14 Days Til… – December 11, 2013

December 5 – December 4, 2013

Happy Thanksgiving – November 26, 2013

Got Company Coming? – November 20, 2013

41 Days Til… – November 13, 2013

Dixie’s Land – November 6, 2013

These Times They Are A-Changin’ – October 30, 2013

A Little of This, A Little of That – October 23, 2013

Fall Cruise to the Black River – October 16, 2013

Willkommen an Bord (Oktoberfest!) – October 9, 2013

Riverfest Weekend – October 2, 2013

Music, Birds and Fireworks – September 25, 2013

Autumn is Here – September 18, 2013

We’ll Never Forget – September 11, 2013

September Breezes – September 4, 2013

End of Summer –  August 28, 2013

Smooth Sailing – August 21, 2013

Wining on the River – August 14, 2013

Being Blissful on the River  –  August 8, 2013

Sunday On The River – July 31, 2013

Live Music and a Sunset – July 23, 2013

Bubbly & Sundays – July 17, 2013

Say Cheese – July 10, 2013

Stars & Stripes – July 3, 2013

July Arrives With A Bang!  – June 26, 2013

Civil War & More – June 19, 2013

Thank You Dad! – June 12, 2013

Cruise Under the Stars – June 5, 2013

Cape Fear River Highway – May 29, 2013

Sweet Glimpse of Summer – May 23, 2013

Special History & Mystery – May 15, 2013

Mom – May 8, 2013

May Day – May 1, 2013

Excursion to Lock and Dam – April 24, 2013

Wildflowers and Wildlife – April 17, 2013

Spring Has Sprung – April 10, 2013

Cape Fear River Overflowing with History – April 3, 2013

Happy Easter – March 27, 2013

Our Birds are Back – March 20, 2013

St. Patrick’s Day 2 Ways – March 12, 2013

Black River Cruise – March 6, 2013

The Mighty Cape Fear – February 27, 2013

Words That Float – February 20, 2013

Love in the New Year! – February 13, 2013

Music, Music, Music – February 6, 2013

Bring Back the Summer – January 30, 2013

Southern Style River Club – January 23, 2013

CFRW Striperfest – January 16, 2013

A Day at the Spa – January 8, 2013

It’s a Brand New Year! – January 2, 2013

Happy New Year – December 26, 2012

Merry Christmas – December 19, 2012

Naughty or Nice? – December 12, 2012

20 days & Counting – December 5, 2012

Holiday Season is HERE – November 28, 2012

Thanksgiving Weekend Schedule – November 21, 2012

Captain Doug’s Cruise Alert – November 15, 2012

Magic – November 14, 2012

Black River Cruise… Again! – November 7, 2012

Sandy’s Rescheduled Cruises – October 30, 2012

Howl to the Moon – October 24, 2012

Shades of Autumn – October 18, 2012

Civil War – October 10, 2012

Invasion of the Pirates Flotilla – October 2, 2012

Sunday is “Double the Pleasure” – September 26, 2012