River Dunes Blog

Posted: 05-06-2012
River Dunes Owner is "Man of the Year"

Bill Jayne, one of the first property owners in River Dunes, has been named "Man of the Year" by the New Jersey Motor Trucking Association. Bill will receive his award at the annual John F. Winchester Award Dinner on May 11th in Red Bank, NJ.

Congratulations, Bill and Dianne and family, from your "second family" at River Dunes, NC! We wish you many more years of success and happiness.

Posted: 05-03-2012
Celebrate the Kentucky Derby at River Dunes!

Owners and members are invited to join us Saturday, May 5th at 5:00 p.m. for a Kentucky Derby Party downstairs at the Harbor Club. We'll have heavy hors d'oeuvres, mint juleps, and a member charge bar with beer and wine. Derby attire is encouraged, but not required. $10 per person++. Call the Harbor Club to sign up 252-249-4908.

Posted: 05-02-2012
River Dunes Chef expands Horizons

River Dunes assistant chef, Crystal Green, recently completed a class in Atlanta, GA on the construction of edible flowers. Her instructor, Nicholas Lodge, is nationally known for the beauty and realism of his edible flower creations.

Crystal will be bringing the skills she learned in Atlanta to her work with desserts at River Dunes.

Posted: 04-19-2012
Spring Fling Weekend at River Dunes

Calling all Harbor Club members and Property Owners!! Don't miss the first annual Spring Fling weekend at River Dunes on May 11 and 12. There are fun-filled opportunities for great food, fun and lots of adventures on the water.

Friday evening will kick off the weekend with a "Bucket" (no Pots) Luck Dinner on the lawn at the Harbor Club. We'll have buckets of Chef Robert's fried chicken, cornbread, potato salad and dessert, plus, buckets of beer!

Saturday at noon, everyone is invited to the 2012 River Rama,our first "raft up" on Broad Creek. We'll have lunch, snacks, soft drinks, water and ice; you bring whatever you want to drink. There will even be a free commemorative t shirt for all attendees!

On Saturday evening at the Harbor Club, we'll have a prime rib dinner followed by an after-dinner speaker, Claiborne Young, of Salty Southeast Cruising Guide fame.

It's going to be an unforgettable weekend, and only $65 per person, so call the Harbor Club at 252-249-4908 or 800-348-7618 today to sign up.

Posted: 04-18-2012
A Beautiful Wedding at River Dunes

Our first wedding of the spring season was absolutely perfect! Beautiful bride, handsome groom, gorgeous weather, great food and tons of fun. Enjoy a few casual photos from the reception.

Posted: 04-17-2012
Easter at the Harbor Club

The Easter Bunny arrived at the Harbor Club bright and early on Easter morning. He left lots of goodies on a wonderful buffet (with some assistance from Chef Robert and the kitchen staff). It was a beautiful day and a record crowd for the spring holiday that everyone looks forward to.

The Neuse Sailing Association enjoyed an overnight stay in the marina that included an Easter Egg Hunt and kite flying on the Harbor Club lawn.

Posted: 04-10-2012
Vote for River Dunes on Cruising World!

We need your votes! River Dunes has been selected as a finalist in Cruising World's "World's Best Mooring" Competition. We've seen your comments, blogs, pics, and praises: can you share that enthusiasm with Cruising World?

Boating magazines, including Sailing, Yachting, and Motorboating have recommended River Dunes to readers since 2008 and we're thrilled to see River Dunes on another Top Ten List! Help us make #1!

A big thanks to Dennis Mullen, S/V Different Drummer, for nominating River Dunes. Cruising World loved his submission and placed us in the Top Ten! Dennis keeps his boat at River Dunes and is a contributing writer for numerous sailing magazines. His nomination was compelling (see below) but we need your votes to nab the top spot!

10. Perfect Hurricane Hole
9. Floating docks with 13’ pilings and clean, fresh water.
8. Location: Easy day sail, on an easy day, to Cape Lookout Bight or Ocracoke Island, with lots of beautiful gunk holes along the way, for not-so-easy days.
7. Location: Half an hour by car from the New Bern airport.
6. Location: Half an hour by car from complication and congestion.
5. Amenities: Clubhouse, pool, hot tubs, workout room, steam showers, courtesy car, bicycles, guest cottages and quiet.
4. Locally brewed “Sisters of the Moon” beer on tap at the pool bar.
3. Best steak east of Kansas City at the Club.
2. Easy-access fuel dock with competitive prices and pump out.
1. J.C. Cappelmann, Harbor Manager: J.C runs the marina with an iron fist in a velvet glove, making sure it all gets done.

River Dunes needs your vote to win the title and a marina dock-tail party. Vote Here: http://www.cruisingworld.com/gallery/contests/the-worlds-best-mooring-contest?pnid=368172

*You have to "Register" at the top of the page and then the "Vote" button will appear above the River Dunes picture. We're #3.

Posted: 04-07-2012
River Dunes Property Owner is a True Winner

Bill Scott, businessman from Burlington, NC, a River Dunes Property Owner, and an avid sailor has been recognized in the June issue of Sailing magazine for his fund-raising efforts for the 2011 Leukemia Cup at River Dunes. Bill and his crew raised over $10,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and its work in blood cancer research. Thanks for your great efforts and for displaying the River Dunes burgee, Bill!

Bill attended the America's Cup World Series in November in San Diego and had his photo snapped with the actual Cup. He also shared a picture of Oracle4, winner of the Fleet Racing and Match Racing portions of the ACWS. What a thrill it must have been to see those boats!

P.S. Let's bring the America's Cup back home to the US in San Francisco in 2013!

Posted: 03-28-2012
River Dunes Owners Share Spectacular Sunrise Photos

River Dunes residents, Walt and Linda Abercrombie, are definitely outdoor enthusiasts as well as terrific photographers. On a recent visit to their home in River Dunes, they enjoyed kayaking in the early morning. While paddling in the creeks around the community, Walt captured some spectacular sunrise and early morning shots. These photos of beautiful late winter misty morning skies showcase the peaceful, reflective nature of life on the big water. Thanks for the beautiful sunrises, Mother Nature. And thanks for sharing them with us, Walt!

Posted: 03-23-2012
Red Drum Fishing out of River Dunes Harbor

This past August, George Poveromo and Capt. Gary Dubiel of Spec Fever Guide Service did some red drum fishing out of Grace Harbor at River Dunes. Their results were taped and will air on George's show The World of Salt Water Fishing on Saturday, March 24 at 11:00 a.m. on the NBC Sports Network. Tune in to watch the fun as they fish for the late summer Giant Drum just off River Dunes in the Neuse River and Pamlico Sound.

Posted: 03-21-2012
Leukemia Cup Regatta Kicks Off in Grand Style

A kick-off for the second annual Leukemia Cup Regatta was held at River Dunes on March 17. Over 40 pre-registered captains and guests attended the Harbor Club event, along with representatives of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of NC and featured speaker, Gary Jobson.

Jobson is a three time All American sailor and 1977 America’s Cup winner, who sailed with media mogul and philanthropist Ted Turner on Courageous. He is the sailing commentator for ESPN and provides coverage of Olympic sailing events for NBC. He is the current president of US Sailing, editor at large for Sailing World magazine and has authored 17 books. A blood cancer survivor, Jobson has been national chairman of the Leukemia Cup Regatta since 1994.

Jobson recounted some of his most recent sailing adventures, including a trip to Antarctica and videos of the 2008 Olympics in China. He also described his Fantasy Sail in New York Harbor, shared with 2011 Leukemia Cup Regatta captains from across the US who reached a milestone in fund-raising. Bill Scott of Burlington and River Dunes, NC was the top fund-raiser in the 2011 Regatta at River Dunes and a participant in this year’s Fantasy Sail with Jobson.

Ed Mitchell, president of River Dunes, noted that “we are looking forward to welcoming the regatta back with even more participants this year. 2011 was a great start and we hope to exceed our record-setting first year with more boats and more money raised for a great cause.”

Information and registration for the 2012 Regatta, set for June 9 and 10 at River Dunes is available at The Leukemia Cup Regatta.

Posted: 03-14-2012
Celebrate St. Patty's Day at River Dunes!

Do you feel the Luck of the Irish? Want to find a Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow? Join us for dinner on Friday evening at the Harbor Club where Chef Robert is preparing traditional Irish favorites, corned beef, cabbage and shepherd's pie. These three St. Patty's Day dishes will be available in addtion to the regular menu offerings. The dessert special for the evening will be a homemade cake with rainbow and pot of gold at the end! We'll guarantee you some good luck without having to kiss the Blarney Stone!

Call the Harbor Club at 252-249-4908 for reservations and information.