Cruiser and Computer services in Oriental by FroJoe
FroJoe’s Services#
Local Services for Oriental, NC & the Cruising Community#
Hello, I’m Joe Clark, known around here and along the ICW as “FroJoe.”
I offer a wide range of local services to the Oriental, NC community, nearby towns, and to the many cruisers passing through.
Over my life I’ve worn a lot of hats — gallery owner, photographer, firefighter/EMT, sailor, technician — and I’ve gathered a deep pool of skills and experiences along the way. After developing a chronic illness in 2020, my family and I made major lifestyle changes and became full-time cruisers aboard our sailboat. That journey brought us here, and now it’s time to put all that knowledge to use.
My goal is simple:
Provide good, reliable help in town for fair and honest compensation.
Services Currently Offered#
Below is a summary of the services I’m offering locally.
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- Transportation — Rides to Airports & Stores
- Boat Sitting / Boat Watching
- Experienced Crew for Hire & Cruising Consultation
- Photo, Film & Slide Scanning
- Photography Services & Classes
- Home & Small Business IT Support
- Simple Websites for Businesses, Personal, and Boats
Contact#
Call or text me aboard SV Animaashi:
📞 231-487-2088
Currently serving:
Oriental, NC • Neuse River • Pamlico Sound • Inner Banks region
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Transportation & Local Rides#
If you need help getting around town, I can assist with:
- New Bern Airport (EWN)
- Walmart or grocery trips
- Auto parts & marine supply stores
- Hardware stores
- Local errands
- Moving large or awkward boat parts
If you’re a cruiser staying at the marina or anchorage, I’m happy to help you get where you need to go.
Boat Sitting / Boat Watching#
If you’re leaving town for a bit and need someone trustworthy to look after your boat, I’m available.
Before you depart, we’ll meet aboard your vessel so I can learn how to board safely and understand what needs to be checked or exercised:
- Bilge and pumps
- Engine
- Generator
- Battery levels
- Mooring/lines
- Dehumidifiers, heaters, etc.
Boat watching can fit nearly any budget — you choose the frequency of check-ins.
If needed, I can also coordinate cleaning, oversee refit or repair projects, and act as your on-site agent while you’re away.
Crew for Hire & Cruising / Boating Consultation#
I’ve operated boats my entire life: from dinghies and sailboats to 60-foot sportfishing vessels on the Great Lakes. Since 2021 my family and I have been cruising full-time from the Great Lakes to the Gulf and up the eastern seaboard.
I can help with:
- Establishing expectations and communication between partners/crews
- Vessel provisioning and cooking underway
- Choosing equipment and helpful gadgets
- Learning to operate marine electronics
- Improving your cruising skills
- Buddy-boating to nearby anchorages
- Anchoring practice, dinghy handling, and docking communication
- ICW navigation guidance
If you need a second set of hands — or a calm voice while you learn — I’m here.
Photo / Film / Slide Scanning#
I now offer high-quality scanning of film, slides, negatives, prints, and other still photographic media here in Oriental. I’ve provided this service professionally for years out of my Michigan studio.
For more details, visit my photography site:
👉 Digital Archive Services — Joe Clark Photographer
Photography Services & Education#
I offer a variety of photography services:
- Regatta photography
- Photos of your boat
- Real estate photography
- Portraits & family photos
- Commercial photography
Photo: 2025 Sailpac Regatta in Oriental
Interested in learning photography? I offer both structured lessons and one-on-one instruction, from basic camera operation to advanced night-sky work.
I also offer consulting for photographers: data management, servers, networks, and digital workflows.
Workshops are sometimes offered aboard Animaashi.
👉 Visit my photography website
Photo: Shooting For The Stars Workshop, Mackinaw City, MI.
Home & Small / Medium Business IT Support#
My wife Kayla and I have been “tech people” our entire lives. We’re happy to help both home users and small/medium businesses with:
- Desktop & user support
- Networking, phones, & servers
- Wi-Fi installation and planning
- VPNs, routing, and advanced networking
👉 See our tech support page for more information
Simple Websites for Businesses, Boats, and More#
Simple Sites by FroJoe are fast, clean, and perfect for small businesses, personal pages, or even professional pages for your boat. If you need a straightforward site that loads quickly and gets your information in front of people, I’m happy to help.
Contact me anytime for a free consultation.
👉 Read more about Simple Sites by FroJoe