Posted by admin | Posted on 31-05-2009
Northern Mouth of Alligator River
(Statute Mile 81, North Carolina ICW)
The problem – the charted shoal west of flashing daybeacon #8 has been building farther to the south and east. The markers have been moved accordingly. Some non-updated electronic charts will take you too far west as you approach the gap between #7 and #8.
The solution – download the latest version of chart 11553 from NOAA. Cruise from unlighted daybeacon #9 directly to a point about 50 yards west of flashing daybeacon #7. Do NOT blindly follow your chartplotter.
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Posted by Claiborne | Posted on 30-05-2009
Intersection of AICW and Bogue Inlet
Statute Mile 227, North Carolina AICW
The Problem: The Waterway’s southern flank is shoaling badly between makers #45 and #46, particuarly between #45 and #45A.
The Solution: Favor the northern (mainland) side of the AICW channel between #45 and #46, and try to traverse this section at mid to high tide.
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Posted by admin | Posted on 29-05-2009
Intersection of AICW and Browns Inlet
Statute Mile 237, North Carolina AICW
The Problem: Continuing into the winter months of 2009 to 2010, the AICW was shoaling all the way north from Onslow Bridge to the Waterway’s intersection with shallow Browns Inlet. Fortunately, dredging in late February to early March, 2010 has removed these shallows for at least the time being!
The Solution: For the moment, dredging has removed the primary concern for shoaling along this stretch of the AICW
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Posted by Claiborne | Posted on 28-05-2009
Intersection of AICW, New River and New River Inlet
(Statute Mile 246, North Carolina ICW)
The Problem: The intersection of the AICW channel, New River and New River Inlet was dredged in April, 2010, and, for the moment, depths are not a major concern on these waters
The Solution: Watch the Cruisers’ Net for any notices that shoaling is reappearing at this critical intersection
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Posted by Claiborne | Posted on 27-05-2009
Intersection of AICW and Carolina Beach Inlet
(Statute Mile 293.5, North Carolina ICW)
The Problem: Happy News – The AICW/Carolina Beach Inlet intersection was dredged in late March – early April, 2010
The Solution: Depths should not be an undue concern at this intersection until shoaling begins to reappear, which it inevitably will!
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Posted by admin | Posted on 27-05-2009
Intersection of AICW and Lockwoods Folly Inlet
(Statute Mile 321, North Carolina ICW)
The Problem: This section of the AICW was dredged in February, 2009, and is being dredged anew in May of 2010
The Solution: Depths should not be a problem here until new shoaling occurs, which it inevitably will
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Posted by admin | Posted on 25-05-2009
Intersection of ICW and Shallotte Inlet
(Statute Mile 330, North Carolina ICW)
The Problem – This section of the AICW was dredged as of 3/3/09, and is being dredged anew in April of 2010
The Solution – Depths should no longer be a problem along this stretch until shoaling reappears, which it inevitably will
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Posted by admin | Posted on 23-05-2009
Ashepoo Coosaw Cutoff Into Coosaw River
(Statute Mile 515, South Carolina ICW)
The Problem – this stretch of the Waterway was last dredged in November – December, 2008. As of May, 2010, it looks like shoaling is beginning to reappear between makers #184 and #185. Some dead low water depths of 4.5 feet may be possible between these two aids to navigation.
The Solution – Try to time your passage through this section for mid to high tide
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Posted by admin | Posted on 21-05-2009
Intersection of Wright River and Northern Fields Cut
Statute Mile 574, South Carolina AICW
The Problem: prior to 1/11/10 the charted shoal lying northwest of the Waterway channel, between marker #48 and the northern mouth of Fields Cut, was building southeast into the AICW passage
The Solution: Happy Days! The intersection of northern Fields Cut and Wright River was dredged in early January, 2010! These waters should not be a problem for some time to come!
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Posted by admin | Posted on 16-05-2009
Fields Cut
(Statute Mile 575, South Carolina ICW)
The Problem: Severe shoaling has shelved out from the southern and southeastern banks, just north of the Fields Cut/ICW’s intersection with Savannah River
The Solution: favor the northern and northwestern banks as you cruise south and round the last turn to the south, north of Savannah River.
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Posted by admin | Posted on 15-05-2009
Hell Gate
(Statute Mile 602, Georgia ICW)
The Problem: Hell Gate was dredged during the summer of 2009, and for a time all has been well. HOWEVER, a report during May, 2009 may indicate that shoaling is reappearing here, with MLW depths near marker #87 of as little as 4 1/2 feet.
The Solution: Time your passage through Hell Gate for mid to high tide
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Posted by admin | Posted on 14-05-2009
Little Mud River
(Statute Mile 655, Georgia ICW)
The Problem: The Little Mud River section of the ICW, particularly the section just north of the Waterway’s intersection with Altamaha Sound, is universally considered to be the WORST single stretch of the AICW
The Solution:Time your passage through Little Mud River for high tide – NO FOOLING!
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Posted by admin | Posted on 13-05-2009
Jekyll Creek
(Statute Mile 683, Georgia ICW)
The Problem: Severe shoaling has taken place north of the Jekyll Island bridge near flashing daybeacon #19
The Solution: Traverse this section of the Waterway at mid to high tide.
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Posted by Claiborne | Posted on 13-05-2009
AICW Channel Through Cumberland Dividings
Statute Mile 704, Georgia AICW
The Problem: The Waterway channel near the southern tip of the “Cumberland Dividings, just north of where the AICW intersects the southerly reaches of the Brickhill River, has multiple problems. First, some charts show the magenta fairway line running on the western side of the red markers in this area. Those who blindly follow this erroneous magenta line will run aground every time. Also, and perhaps even worse, the Waterway is shoaling badly along its western flank, north of marker #63.
The Solution: Time your passage through these waters for mid to high tide. FOR THE MOMENT (subject to change WITHOUT NOTICE), heavily favor the easterly side of the channel between #59A and #60A. Be on the lookout for temporary or uncharted markers along this stretch, and carefully observe any which are spotted. Proceed with MAXIMUM caution, and be SURE to read the remarks of our fellow cruisers who have recently passed through this AICW stretch, by clicking the “Click Here To See What Your Fellow Cruisers Are Saying About the AICW Channdl Through the Cumberland Dividings” link below!
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Posted by Claiborne | Posted on 12-05-2009
Intersection of AICW and Mantanzas Inlet
(Statute Mile 793, Eastern Florida AICW)
The Problem: Prior to April, 2010, the Waterway was shoaling badly along its eastern flank, south of marker #80. Repositioning of the various aids to navigation marking this channel as of late April, 2010, seem to have helped the worst of this problem for the moment.
The Solution: Be on guard against future shoaling, and even more marker repositioning. Be SURE to observer all ATONS very carefully and pass to their proper side!
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Posted by Claiborne | Posted on 09-05-2009
Intersection of AICW and Bakers Haulover Inlet
(Statute Mile 1080, Eastern Florida AICW)
The Problem – The AICW Channel is shoaling badly from its western flank to the centerline, between markers #6 and #9 (at least). New, additional shoaling may occur anytime along this stretch!
The Solution – Cruise through this stretch at high tide, if at all possible. Favor the eastern (green, ocean) side of the channel between markers #6 and #9, but be very careful about depths here as well. Watch carefully for any new, temporary markers, and carefully observe any of these which might be spotted. Proceed at maximum caution on these waters!
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