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Commissioners approve application for no‑wake zone at Oak Island bridge; marina owners press for larger boundary
Summary
The county authorized staff to apply to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission for a no‑wake zone adjacent to the Oak Island/Barbee Bridge and sent a letter urging consideration of a larger boundary than the agency’s 50‑yard recommendation.
The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners on July 21 voted to authorize county staff to apply to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission to establish a no‑wake zone adjacent to the Oak Island (Barbee) Bridge and agreed to include a letter expressing support for extending the zone beyond the 50‑yard area recommended in the wildlife agency’s preliminary investigation.
Public commenters representing local marinas urged a broader buffer. Mike Bianchi, general manager of Safe Harbor South Harbor Village Marina, told the board the county’s proposed 50‑yard zone “will not help us or others” and urged the commissioners to seek a larger area that would extend east past Dutchman Creek to protect docks and infrastructure. “The safety of our staff, our visitors, and our…
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