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Reports on Peck Lake Anchorage Now Cleared of Dredge Equipment, AICW Statute Mile 992

May 12, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

Peck Lake Anchorage – Click for Chartview

The Peck Lake Anchorage immediately off the AICW’s path, south of the Waterway’s intersection with the St. Lucie Inlet, has been virtually unusable because of the onsite equipment related to the dredging of St. Lucie Inlet (http://cruisersnet.net/?p=1278860). From the reports by Downtime 47 and Skipper Cooper it seems that the dredge barges have been removed ahead of schedule and the anchorage is back in business. If you anchor in Peck Lake successfully, please let us hear from you.

Just passed the Peck Lake anchorage in the ICW, Statue Mile 992, and observed no dredging equipment. Green marker #19 has been replaced with a can, but all else looks normal.
There was one boat anchored, when there are normally a dozen, so thought I should report the lack of equipment as previously reported. Is it officially open now?
Downtime 47

We turned out of the channel about 50 yards south of G19 but could not bear the 060M course to the structure with the danger sign due to anchored boats. Instead we headed 030 then 050 and ran all the way to shore. With dead low at +.3 feet we never saw less than 10 feet depth and the least was just after we left the channel.
At low water the shoal to the south is clearly visible. We see no signs of a shoal to the north in this lake but have not investigated further.
Regards,
Glenn Cooper

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Main Street Bridge Frustrations, St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL

May 11, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

Main Street Bridge – Click for Chartview

Like the headaches related to the FEC RR bridge in downtown Jacksonville, the Main Street bridge will be less than accommodating as it undergoes reconstruction that requires advanced notice for an opening. See http://cruisersnet.net/?p=134950. To make matters worse, the dates and hours that require advanced notice change weekly. A phone call to the tender, 904-891-2191, is still the best way to determine when an opening will be possible. This situation will continue until March of 2015. Skipper Charleston’s frustrations are surely shared by many.

WRONG! I was TOLD this morning that there would be at least a TWO HOUR DELAY after the request is made to open the bridge! The boat behind me requested that the bridge be opened at 10 am today but the bridge tender said she had NO RECORD OF THE REQUEST HE MADE LAST NIGHT SO HE WAS TOLD HE WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL AT LEAST 2 PM as he arrived at 10 am as he said was scheduled.
I got lucky as a SEATOW worker had scheduled an opening and was tied up at the JAX free dock near the GATOR BOWL (I will never call it any silly bank name, it’s always going to be the GATOR BOWL for me).
IF you have to wait, from the NORTH go to the free GATOR BOWL marina sponsored by the City of JAX. From the south, go to the LANDING and have a beer at Hooters, or BBQ or anything. Arguing will not get the bridge opened as I listened to those who came after me until I arrived at the next bridge between me and sleep at the marina. When Small Craft warnings are issued, it is time to sail! What a great ride this week through the Keys and up past Miami on the East Coast.
Bill Charleston

Make sure you contact the bridge tender on the phone THAT SHIFT. I heard a boater who had called the day before to schedule an opening and the tender that day had no record of it.
Bill Charleston

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Good Words for Green Cove Springs Marina, St. Johns River near Jacksonville, FL

May 6, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

Green Cove Springs Marina – Click for Chartview

Green Cove Springs Marina lies on the St. Johns River’s southwestern shores, in the heart of the old Navy Base, upstream of the Green Cove Springs City Dock, between Jacksonville and Palatka. The recommendation below comes fom the AGLCA forum./p>

Green Cove Springs Marina, Green Cove Springs, FL is on the St. Johns River south of Jacksonville. Many Canadians and others store their boats during the summer, upon returning from a winter in the Bahama’s. They also have a work yard that allows live-aboard while working on your boat. Not the classiest place you’ve seen, but it serves the purpose. Next door is Reynolds Park Yacht Center and also Holland marine.
King & Sharon Cole
Blue Moon – 38′ Gulfstar

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Eye Opening Video of the Debate in the Florida Senate Concerning the “Margolis Amendment”

April 23, 2014 by: Claiborne Young Leave a Comment

By now, just about everyone who has visited the Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net within the last 24 hours knows that an effort was mounted in the Florida State Senate yesterday by Senator Margolis from Miami, that would have allowed Broward and Dade counties to pretty much institute any local anchorage regulations they wished. That amendment was withdrawn, BUT there is a new effort TODAY (4/23/14) to attach the same amendment to a Florida House bill. For more on this, please see http://cruisersnet.net/?p=139367.

Courtesy of the Seven Seas Cruising Association’s “Concerned Cruisers Committee” we can present to you a video of the debate which took place in the Florida State Senate Appropriations Committee yesterday. THIS IS VERY REVEALING, particularly when Senator Margolis states that “we certainly don’t want to hear from the public,” or words to that effect.

To make this work, without having to watch the entire 8 hours worth of video, you must follow this procedure.

First, go to:

https://www.flsenate.gov/media/VideoPlayer?EventID=2443575804_2014041245

When the page opens, there will be a video window on the left side of the page. Click the play arrow. Let the video begin, and then hover your pointer near the bottom of the video window. A slide will appear. You will need to keep sliding this slider button to the right, until you reach the 462.30 minute mark. The debate concerning the “Margolis Amendment” is shown between time reference 462.30 and 469.5.

It’s not often that members of the cruising community can actually see their “enemy” in regards to Florida anchoring rights, but this is an exception. We urge all cruisers to take advantage of this opportunity. And, oh yes, PLEASE let us know what you think, by using the “Comment” function below!

Claiborne,
I believe it is also important to recognize Davis Childs (NMMA rep.) and Bonnie Basham (Boat US rep.) both were there and both had cards in to speak if necessary.
R, Phil

I agree totally with Captain Phil’s comment above. Both NMMA and Boat/US have been invaluable and responded at light speed to this “out of the blue” situation! So, THANKS Bonnie Basham and Davis Childs!
Great Photos Of Jacksonville Landing Dock – Downtown Jacksonville, FL on the St. Johns River

April 23, 2014 by: Claiborne Young Leave a Comment

Here are several revealing photos of the free docks (no power or water connections), provided to us by our dear friends, and SSECN strategic partners, Susan Landry and Chuck Baier. As many of you already know, Chuck and Susan are the owners owners of Beach House Publications, publishers of “The Great Book of Anchorages,” (http://www.tgboa.com)! THANKS CHUCK AND SUSAN!
One word of warning – I know from personal experience that it can get surprisingly right at the Jacksonville Lnading dock, so keep an eye on the weather and wind!
A New, High Volume Dredge Arrives at Amelia Island Yacht Basin (Statute Mile 720.5)

April 22, 2014 by: Claiborne Young Leave a Comment

In December of this year, after a personal visit to this facility, we reported that SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Amelia Island Yacht Basin, was awaiting the arrival of a new, high-volume dredge that would be permanently located here. Amelia Island has always offered superbly sheltered dockage, and full on-site services, including repairs. The rub has been depths both on the canal-like entrance channel and in the dockage basin. Well, all that will begin to change very soon.

New Amelia Island Yacht Basin Dredge

While attending the just completed MTOA Spring Rendezvous in Fernandina Beach, I again made a personal visit to Amelia Island Yacht Basin, and had a most informative conversation with General Manager, Bill Galloway and Office Manager, Kristen Galloway. I was very pleased to learn that the NEW DREDGE HAS JUST ARRIVED! Some piping must still be delivered, but in a few weeks, dredging of the entrance channel will begin.
Bill explained to me that this new dredge can “do in a few hours what took our old dredge a few weeks to accomplish.” While it will take a bit of time to get the entrance channel and harbor to the depth targets set by marina management, once that is accomplished the on-site dredge will only need to do a bit of maintenance dredging from time to time.
Wow, what a wonderful improvement to an already excellent facility. We’ll keep you informed as the dredging operations proceed!

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Report from Alligator Creek Anchorage, south of Fernandina, FL, AICW Statute Mile 726

April 17, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

Alligator Creek Anchorage – Click for Chartview

The entrance to Alligator Creek Anchorages lies north-northeast of the ICW’s unlighted daybeacon #36. The two recommended locations are above and below the mouth of Alligator Creek.

I’ve been here on two occasions, the first time during a howling northwest wind of 35 to 40 MPH and ducked in between the sand bar and shore in about 12 feet of water, just up from the cut. The trees did a great job of sheltering me from the wind and waves.
The second time was in March of 2013, the wind was howling from the southeast, and the tide was screaming out. I anchored in the same location and it became real bumpy. Nice place, though.
Travlin-Easy

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More Discussion of Longer FEC RR Bridge Closures in Store for South Florida?

April 11, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

Wow, here is a piece of sobering news from our “man on the scene” in Stuart, Florida, Captain Ted Guy. Ted is a maritime attorney and the past president of the Treasure Coast Marine Industries Association, and is unusually knowledgeable about all things nautical when it comes to Eastern Florida and the Okeechobee Waterway. Looks like we may all have more time to wait at railway bridges in Florida, starting in 2015!

Claiborne, my friend,
A local controversy has sprung up in the boating community about FEC adding 16 passenger trains each way each day to about ten or twelve freights each way each day, more than doubling the bridge closure down time per day. It will affect their drawbridges from Cocoa Beach to Miami. The new service starting in 2015 is called “All Aboard Florida”, although I’ve heard they may rename it. Check out www.allaboardflorida.com .
W.E. “Ted” Guy, Jr.

This is going to be a huge problem if it ever comes to completion. Some estimates say the bridge will be closed up to 75% of the time for train crossings.
In addition the bridge is beyond it’s end of life and the RR company (FEC) does not intend to replace it. A breakdown is very likely.
For more information, see the grass roots campaign at:
http://www.floridanotallaboard.com/
Paul Sears
Sailing Vessel “Aurora” currently in Palm City to the West of the RR bridge!

Vero Beach county officials are raising concerns about the impact of the All-Aboard Florida passenger rail service as outlined the article by Lisa Zahner linked here from VeroNew.com:
http://www.veronews.com/news/indian_river_county/traffic/county-vero-beach-raise-concerns-about-all-aboard-florida/article_3d54f83e-ba10-11e3-87b7-001a4bcf6878.html
Good Words for Harbortown Marina, AICW Statute Mile 965

April 9, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

Harbortown Marina – Click for Chartview

Harbortown Marina sits on the northern banks of Taylor Creek, which cuts into the Waterway’s western flank, south of unlighted daybeacon #184, just north of the Ft. Pierce Inlet.

We stayed there after a long day south. The marina is very large, and we were on the face dock. The people were friendly and helpful, and Publix is close. The wifi is not worth trying. I was with tech support which I quit after an hour with no results. I was told there are 4 transmitters and ours was “not well” although the office acknowledged it has never worked well. Overall, I would return.
John Pholeric

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Plans to Replace Remaining Drawbridges in Daytona Beach, AICW Statute Mile 830

April 8, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

Daytona Beach Bridges – Click for Chartview

Except for the tallest masted of our friends, the high-rise 65ft fixed bridges have been a blessing, unless like some of us old-timers, you actually miss chatting with the bridge tenders, even the less-than-friendly ones! The article linked below from NewDaytonaBeach.com outlines plans to replace the remaining drawbridges across the Waterway in Volusia County. Of the four bridges crossing the Waterway in Daytona Beach, only Main Street Bridge (closed vertical clearance of 22ft) and Memorial Bridge (closed vertical clearance of 21ft) are drawbridges. Seabreeze Bridge and Broadway Bridge are both high-rise fixed bridges.

http://newsdaytonabeach.com/county-looking-to-replace-final-intracoastal-waterway-drawbridges/

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Florida’s Derelict Vessel Issue Addressed by Legislature

April 8, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

The issue of derelict vessels in Florida’s anchorages has been brewing for years with much discussion as to how to remedy the situation. New bills now before the Florida congress attempt to offer a solution that will remove the offending vessels without imposing on the rights of legitimate cruisers. It will not be an easy task, since the enforcement of any new regulations will been given to local marine law enforcement which, in the past, has not been on the best of terms with the cruising community, especially transients. The excellent article linked below from KeysNews.com by Timothy O’Hara discusses the bills in detail.

http://keysnews.com/node/54451

Laws and regulations already exist that cover this issue thoroughly, but nobody wants to assume the responsibility or pay for the operation to remove the boat. The FWC has developed a detailed and logical set of regulations and procedures for dealing with true derelict vessels. It is not lack of laws, but passing the buck that has caused the real problems. In the Keys the headline grabbing costs have mostly been generated by a few large commercial vessels, like the tugboat that sank recently. Most truly derelict vessels are not insured and in many cases the owners have no assets to seize. I suppose you can now throw them in jail, further costing the taxpayers large sums for years to come.
John Kettlewell

Lets hope that local law enforcement doesn’t consider any and all anchorages on the ICW to be “adjacent to heavily travelled channels”. I believe that , as worded, this leaves too much open to interpretation.
Cambren Davis
Report on Shoaling in St. Lucie River, Okeechobee Waterway, Statute Mile 1, Stuart, FL

April 5, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

St. Lucie Shoaling – Click for Chartview

Skipper Harmon is referring to a stretch of shoaling at the eastern end of the Okeechobee Waterway where we have had a Navigation Alert posted since May of 2013, (see http://cruisersnet.net/?p=113451). Again, our advice, and that of Skipper Harmon, is to ignore the magenta line and follow the markers.

The problem stretch near markers 17 and 17A claimed another boater. I recently completed the Okeechobee Waterway and found the charts make this area very confusing and, the small can marker 17A is hard to see. The charts depict a dredged channel and the magenta line indicates you can pass west of the green marker 17. If you follow this route (magenta line) you will find very shallow water. When I passed the area all east bound traffic was leaving the green markers 17A and 17 to the starboard, west bound to the port. If you are meeting traffic, slowing down will allow everyone to pass 17 safely.

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To A “Navigation Alert” Position in St. Lucie River
Come One, Come All – Vero Beach Cruisers’ Breakfast Every Wednesday Morning, Southern Comfort Grill, Vero Beach, FL, AICW Statute Mile 952

April 3, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

You are invited! And, what could possibly be better than meeting and sharing lies with your fellow cruisers at a communal breakfast. Whether you are a local captain or a transient, the Cruisers’ Breakfast extends a welcome to their weekly morning Breakfasts, every Wednesday at 0800. They will be glad to see you!
Note that in the text below, the authors describe how you can access easy transportation to the breakfast site, from the city marina via the excellent city bus system. DON’T MISS the wonderful weekly event!

Vero Beach Municipal Marina – Click for Chartveiw

Vero Beach Municipal Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!, lies on the eastern shores of Bethel Creek, moving northeast and north from the Vero Beach/Merrill Barber, high-rise bridge, south of flashing daybeacon #139.

Event Title: Vero Beach, FL Cruisers’ Breakfast
Wednesday, April 2, 2014
Join us at 8:00 a.m. EVERY Wednesday year round
at the Southern Comfort Grill located at 642 21st St. in Vero Beach (772-794-0567)
Contact Jim and Ann Catchick, formerly s/v Lady Ann
Catchickp@aol.com
SSCA Cruising Station
627 Eugenia Rd
Vero Beach, FL 32963
772-234-7367
cell 772-538-8191
The Southern Comfort Grill is in a strip mall. across the street from the where we used to meet at the old 2002 Restaurant. The free bus from the VeroBeach City Marina has resumed it’s early schedule, so transportation is once again available. The bus drop off is near Publix and the restaurant is just about one block west on the north side of the street in the first strip mall west of the Fresh Market. All are welcome! Contact us for further information.
This is from today’s entry in SSCA – it’s every week, not just today.
Skip Gundlach, Flying Pig

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Skipper Seeking Advice on a Southerly Cruise

March 30, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

Skipper Jerry is asking for your input into a cruise he is planning. He has given us his email so you can communicate directly. While the bulk of the cruise will be well beyond the waters covered by SSECN, we know that many of you have made the trip he is proposing. If you have advice for Skipper Jerry, give him a shout!

I’m looking for input from SSEC members who have sailed recently to Guatemala through Mexico. I will be sailing from Fort Myers Beach and am interested in any customs problems and piracy issues. jcvillines@gmail.com
Jerry
Update on Dredging at AICW/Bakers Haulover Intersection Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 1080

March 26, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

Bakers Haulover/AICW Intersection – Click for Chartview

This section of the Eastern Florida Waterway has long been designated as an AICW Problem Stretch due to persistent shoaling. Since only passage at mid-to-high tide has been our recommendation, the dredging of this intersection is very welcome news!

FLORIDA – AICW – MIAMI – BAKERS HAULOVER INLET: (UPDATE: 03/24/2014) Dredge Operations
Southwind Construction Corp. will commence dredging in the vicinity of Bakers Haulover Inlet beginning on or about 18 March. The Dredge JENNIE LEA II and workboats Ann Kay & Viper will be on scene monitoring VHF-FM channels 13, 16 & 78. Operations will continue 24/7 until on or about April 5, 2014. Buoys may be temporarily disestablished to accommodate dredge operations and the channel may be restricted to vessel traffic. Submerged pipeline will be in designated areas then turn southerly toward the Bal-Harbor Beach placement site. Further information contact the Project Manager, Devon Carlock at (812) 867-7220. Mariners are advised to transit at the slowest safe speed to minimize wake, and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made. For passing arrangements contact the Dredge JENNIE LEA II. See enclosure section for pipeline route.
The below aids have been temporarily discontinued to facilitate dredge operations.
Biscayne Bay Buoy 7 (LLNR 47822)
Biscayne Bay Buoy 7A (LLNR 47824)
Biscayne Bay Buoy 7B (LLNR 47828) has been temporarily relocated to position 25-54-04.052N / 080-07-54.294W to facilitate dredge operations.
**The area is subject to frequent changes in depth and direction due to shifting shoals. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution, seek local knowledge when transiting the area, and use alternate route when necessary.**
Chart 11467 LNM:12/14

Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Section” Listing For AICW Bakers/Haulover Inlet Intersection

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Shoaling Warned in Ponce de Leon Inlet, near AICW Statute Miles 843 and 839

March 19, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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This warning of shoaling in Ponce de Leon Inlet comes from SeaTow’s Facebook page. To see that posting, go to:
https://www.facebook.com/SeaTowDaytona/posts/697592116939014:0

Ponce Inlet (as it is known to all the locals) intersects the Waterway at Statute Mile 839.5, with a second southerly intersection near St. M. 843.

Shoal Warning:
Heavy shoaling exists beyond the posted shoaling markers in Ponce Inlet. Please take caution when transiting the area, as shoaling may not be visible. Keep south off the shoal markers and keep them 150’ off your beam to avoid running aground. The yellow line illustrates our recommended course.
***Note: Sand bar conditions can change at anytime and Sea Tow Daytona/Ponce is not responsible for the current accuracy of map.

Ponce Inlet

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Good Words for Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, AICW Statute Mile 775.5

March 19, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor – Click for Chartview

A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor is located just off the Waterway’s western shoreline, south of unlighted daybeacon #7 and north of the Vilano Beach Bridge.

Good protected dockage, marine services, full service yard with haul out, restaurant/bar, and sailboat school/rentals at Camachee Cove Marina on the north side of St. Augustine.
Capt. Alex

Click Here To View the Eastern Florida Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor

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Report from St. Augustine Mooring Fields, AICW Statute Mile 778

March 19, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

St. Augustine – Click for Chartview

The two St. Augustine mooring fields are north and south of the Bridge of Lions in the heart of St. Augustine. The northern mooring field is nearest the St. Augustine inlet and is more often subject to wind and wave action.

Stopped twice in Nov on the way south. Both times the mooring field was quite uncomfortable from sustained hi winds.
Great town to visit but long term on a mooring would not be ideal.
xort

Click Here To View the Eastern Florida Cruisers’ Net Anchorage Directory Listing For the Southern St. Augustine Mooring Field

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Martin County Commissioners Approve New Fee-Based Customs Office, Stuart, FL

March 12, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

The actual location of this new facility has not been identified, but having a customs office in Stuart will allow aviators and boaters to clear customs locally without going to Fort Pierce or West Palm Beach. For more on the five year battle to get approval for the new customs office, go to this story by Jane Eschbach, CBS 12 News, http://www.cbs12.com/news/top-stories/stories/vid_13769.shtml
Good Saturdays/Great Staff at Beach Marine, AICW Statute Mile 748, Jacksonville Beach, FL

March 10, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

Beach Marine – Click for Chartview

Beach Marine is located south of unlighted daybeacon #34, and just northeast of the B. B. McCormick – Beach Boulevard 65-foot, fixed bridge. The review below comes to us from the AGLCA forum.

We were heading north and stopped at Beach Marina in Jacksonville Beach,Florida on March 5 for a couple of days while a COLD front blew through. While there the dockmaster Bryan told us that he hosts a “Tiki Hut Party” on the last Saturday of every month for slipholders and transients. Food, beer and wine are FREE as well as DOCKAGE (pull in as early as you like on Saturday and you don’t have to leave until 4 PM Sunday). You only have to pay for electricity ($8 for 30 amp, $12 for 50).
Call the Dock Master, Bryan Reid (904.694.2098) a day or two ahead and reserve a spot at the party and the dock. ENJOY!
PS. Great staff; great marina.
Bob & Jon Volkwein
M/V YINZER

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Archive For: EASTERN FLORIDA – All Cruising News

Reports on Peck Lake Anchorage Now Cleared of Dredge Equipment, AICW Statute Mile 992

Main Street Bridge Frustrations, St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL

Good Words for Green Cove Springs Marina, St. Johns River near Jacksonville, FL

Eye Opening Video of the Debate in the Florida Senate Concerning the “Margolis Amendment”

Great Photos Of Jacksonville Landing Dock – Downtown Jacksonville, FL on the St. Johns River

A New, High Volume Dredge Arrives at Amelia Island Yacht Basin (Statute Mile 720.5)

Report from Alligator Creek Anchorage, south of Fernandina, FL, AICW Statute Mile 726

More Discussion of Longer FEC RR Bridge Closures in Store for South Florida?

Good Words for Harbortown Marina, AICW Statute Mile 965

Plans to Replace Remaining Drawbridges in Daytona Beach, AICW Statute Mile 830

Florida’s Derelict Vessel Issue Addressed by Legislature

Report on Shoaling in St. Lucie River, Okeechobee Waterway, Statute Mile 1, Stuart, FL

Come One, Come All – Vero Beach Cruisers’ Breakfast Every Wednesday Morning, Southern Comfort Grill, Vero Beach, FL, AICW Statute Mile 952

Skipper Seeking Advice on a Southerly Cruise

Update on Dredging at AICW/Bakers Haulover Intersection Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 1080

Shoaling Warned in Ponce de Leon Inlet, near AICW Statute Miles 843 and 839

Good Words for Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, AICW Statute Mile 775.5

Report from St. Augustine Mooring Fields, AICW Statute Mile 778

Martin County Commissioners Approve New Fee-Based Customs Office, Stuart, FL

Good Saturdays/Great Staff at Beach Marine, AICW Statute Mile 748, Jacksonville Beach, FL

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