Blockade Runner used to allow you to launch a boat from their Sailing Center (Banks Channel side) For a fee of course. You may want to call them. There is good open water there and down to the inlet. If it's a good day, you can go through the inlet and beach it over on Masonboro Island. (as long as you have enough confidence to take it back through the surf) Be sure to have your registration up to date.. I was sailing on the back side of Masonboro when I got my ticket. Have fun... I'll be there this weekend and will probably take my girls out on the old 16 (tequila sunrise sails)