Recent posts:
- Regretta - Avtivity Page (photos posted 10/30/08)
- Commodore's Cup - Activity Page (photos posted 10/5/08)
- Fall Pilot - Newsletter Page (posted 9/11/08)
- Crusing Schedule for Balance of 2008 - Calendar Page (posted 8/20/08)
- Bald Head Is / Charleston - Activity Page (posted 7/15/08)
- Cape Lookout alternate - Activity Page (posted 7/26/08)
- Gone with the Wind - Activity Page (posted 7/24/08) (photos added 8/5/08)
- Summer Moonbeam - Activity Page (posted 7/23/08)
- Broad Creek Picnic/Summer Soltice - Activity Page (posted 6/24/08)
- South River - Activity Page (posted 6/10/08)

The conclusion of the EPA threat to recreational boaters:
Dear BoatU.S. Member,
Thanks to some great teamwork, the threat of a new EPA discharge permit for all your boats is gone!
On Tuesday night, President Bush signed into law "The Clean Boating Act of 2008," which gives recreational boats a permanent exemption for the court imposed EPA discharge permit.
I thank each of you for helping create this victory for boating. Every time we asked for your help, you were there to push the legislation further down the path towards successful passage. You contacted your Members of Congress and helped them understand the importance of boating in your life. And Congress heard the loud voices of tens of thousands of boaters! Nice work!
Enjoy the rest of the summer on the water!
Margaret Podlich
Vice President of Government Affairs
BoatU.S.

Upcoming Events

Jan 17, 2009 - Annual Meeting - St. Peters the Fisherman

SCOO 2008 Board Meeting Dates (posted 1/8/08):
Meetings will be the first Monday of Feb., May, Aug., and Nov.
The dates are Feb.4th, May 5th,Aug. 4th and Nov. 3th.
Meetings will be held at the Oriental Town Hall starting at 0930.

SCOO Contacts:
Commodore: Larry Jones 252-745-8186(home), 252-671-1791(cell), ljones@pinelink.org
Vice Commodore: Earl Evens
Rear Commodore: Gordon Kellogg
Secretary: Gerda Lampe
Treasurer: Bob Miller
Membership: George Sechrist, 252-249-3264, sechrist@pinelink.org
Social Committee Chair: Beverly & Ralph Mott
E-mail Editor: Ken Small
Roster Editor: Kerstin Johnson
Pilot Editors: Penny Monell, Lynn & Dan O'Neil
Webmaster: Les Smith, 919-302-8845, les.smith.b@bayer.com
New Board Members:
- Cheryl Crowley
- George Sechrist
- Ed Bliss
- Ed Braun (Past Commodore)

Convenient Links:
Town of Oriental
Town Dock Oriental - Front Page
Town Dock Oriental - Local Weather
Oriental Dinghy Club
Neuse Yacht Racing Association
NOAA Pamlico Weather
WITN Weather
Neuse Weather
Animated Knots - Boating
Oriental Weather

BoatUS Membership Reduction
SCOO is a cooperating member of BoatUS and members of SCOO who join or renew their membership in BoatUS are eligible for a discount on the annual membership fee in BoatUS It's not a huge savings, but its easy to do and requires nothing more than showing the Cooperating Group ID Number on the membership form. I could not figure out a way to do it using the paper form provided with my renewal, but you can do it easily online or by calling their 800 number.
The SCOO Cooperating Group Number is GA80948S.

SCOO Bylaws
Click on this link to view the SCOO Bylaws

The Sailing Club of Oriental (SCOO) provides a year round schedule of social and on the water activities for over 200 members in Pamlico County. Membership is open to residents of Pamlico County who own cruising style boats (sail AND power).

The events, varying in length from a few hours to several days, offer members a chance to explore the many local harbors and share their experiences with fellow members.

SCOO also provides a winter series of educational seminars that are designed to promote safety and enhancement of boating skills.

SCOO members are "round the world" sailors and beginners fresh out of the sailing school. We have serious cruising sailboats and "go fast" power boats. What we have in common is our enjoyment of the Neuse River and adjacent waterways in the area.