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North Lake Worth Anchorage Click for Chartview
Back in 2012 we published two articles about a truly bizarre proposal to partially fill northern Lake Worth (an area also known as, and referred to in the Press Release below as, “Turtle Cove”), supposedly to foster the growth of sea grasses. The real result would have been to render this very popular anchorage unfit for use by cruising size craft. See:
http://cruisersnet.net/?p=83837
and
http://cruisersnet.net/?p=97271
Originally, this proposal came from Palm Beach County, but through some sort of governmental alchemy, it was passed on to the US Army Corps of Engineers this year. As you will see in the highlighted portion of the Press Release below, the USACOE has, thankfully, decided NOT to proceed with this bizarre plan.
Hooray! Let’s hope this idea is dead and buried FOREVER!!!!
Little Lake Worth and Turtle Cove not part of proposed dredging project at Lake Worth Inlet
Posted 5/31/2013
Release no. 13-032
Contact
Amanda Ellison
904-232-1576
Jacksonville, Fla. – The Lake Worth Inlet Feasibility Study proposes to deepen and widen the Federal channel from Lake Worth Inlet to the Port of Palm Beach. Impacts to sea grasses and hardbottom resources are anticipated, therefore mitigation for these impacts are required.
Little Lake Worth and Turtle Cove are two of 10 proposed locations for sea grass and hardbottom mitigation due to impacts of the proposed widening and deepening of the port. Dredging of Turtle Cove is neither part of the proposed project nor part of the mitigation plan. The mitigation plan is discussed in Appendix D of the draft report which is located at:
The Corps is currently coordinating with resource agencies for the mitigation plan. Locations for both sea grass and hardbottom mitigation have not been finalized. Concerns over the use of Little Lake Worth, Turtle Cove, or other proposed locations for mitigation will be considered and shared with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the National Marine Fisheries Service.Public review of the Draft Feasibility Report and Environmental Impact Statement for Lake Worth Inlet/Palm Beach Harbor will conclude on Monday, June 3rd. Upon conclusion of the public comment period, the project team will review all comments received, evaluate the comments, and make changes to the final report as appropriate.
Official comments may be submitted to Ms. Angela Dunn at 904-232-2108 or Angela.E.Dunn@usace.army.mil.
Florida politicians and land developers just keep writing Carl Hiassen’s next book plots for him, don’t they?
Pretty easy to figure out that this is the backup plan for the new Maule Lake Marina owners, after trying to stop anchoring there earlier and failing.
R. Holiman
Hobe Sound Anchorage lies west of the ICW channel between unlighted daybeacons #38 and #40.
Anchored between R44 and R46 on 3/27/13. Have anchored there last year also. Find good holding but somewhat exposed. Far enough off channel to limit wake from other boats. Would rate this anchorage a 3.
Has Royer s/v/Skye
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North Palm Beach Waterway Anchorage - Click for Chartview
North Palm Beach Waterway Anchorage is on the waters of the first charted basin on the western banks of this alternate waterway which cuts off to the southwest of the ICW, northwest of the North Palm Beach/Parker Bridge.
Anchored there on 12/11/12. First time there. Nice homes surrounding anchorage. Weather radar showed lots of storms in the area. Put out 140′ of chain. Had several hours of heavy ts, wind from all directions and 10″ of rain. Boat swung 360 degrees several times and anchor held fine. Anchorage is relatively small, maybe two boats. Rate this one a good three.
Has Royer
North Palm Beach Marina - Click for Chartview
North Palm Beach Marina – A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! – lies on the southwestern banks of the ICW shortly after you pass under the restricted North Palm Beach/Parker bridge.
Last weekend, we received a report from Captain Young that she had been overcharged for overnight dockage at North Palm Beach Marina. We passed these comments along to the management here, and within 24 hours, they were in touch with Captain Claudia, and a refund had been issued. Now, that’s what I call GOOD customer service.
Mistakes can and do happen to all of us (I made a mistake just last year). The real mark of a quality operation is how well and how swiftly oversights are handled when they do happen. North Palm Beach Marina has passed that test with proverbial flying colors in our book!
Spent the night on 3/13/13. Good place to stop for transients. They had some computer issues and the final bill turned out to be wrong. We were slightly overcharged. Chris, the marina manager got in touch with us the day after and refunded the difference. We will be back.
Claudia Young
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Study chart 11472, and look at the waters south of Lake Worth Inlet. You will quickly spot a marked channel which parallels the eastern shore of Lake Worth. It is actually possible, for those piloting vessels that draw 4 feet or less, to follow this channel several miles to the south and eventually rejoin the AICW. Not that we are recommending that for first timers, but many local captains take this route day in and day out.
In regards to anchoring on these waters, in our SSECN Eastern Florida Anchorage Directory we suggest dropping the hook near the northern head of this side channel, east-southeast of marker #2. The Lucas duo (see below) chose to continue south on the eastern Lake Worth channel and anchor, well south of marker #6 and east of the northernmost of the two charted, rectangular “Spoil Areas.”
Sounds like in spite of the passing traffic, they had an enjoyable evening!
We are rookies at this, use this very helpful site, and it is nice to be able to contribute. We arrived for the first time in Lake Worth yesterday, planning to use this anchorage but were unprepared for the crowding we encountered! The detail chart (11472_7) helped us cruise slowly south past red markers 2,4 and 6 to the open area between cable markings and south of all the mooring fields. We anchored east of the first of two large rectangular spoil area in 17 ft of water, hoping that if we swung we’d stay clear. To our surprise, several large (meaning 100+ ft) yachts passed us, went near or over the spoil areas on their approach to the huge marina east of our position. After dark a large dinner cruiser circled around the spoil area before heading south in the ICW. Boats continued to use the channel between us and the eastern shore well into darkness, but everyone was at idle speed. We left our radio on, but no one told us to move and we spent a peaceful night.
Again, thank you! Our experience has been made much better with this site; the information and updates have been essential to keeping us from making serious mistakes along the way on that is our “shakedown cruise”.
Tim and Lisa Keith-Lucas, Santa Catalina de Guale
Great anchoring information and correct is so far as it goes.
Please be advised that the eastern channel discussed ends just north of the Flagler Bridge, (the first on the ICW south of Lake Worth Inlet) south of the marina discussed (Sailfish Club on Palm Beach). This channel becomes very shoal (less than 1 foot MLW).
If you choose to utilize this channel for a quiet, calm anchorage, and want to continue further south on the ICW, you may need to backtrack further north before you can cross the lake westbound to reconnect with the ICW (which runs down the west side of the ICW north of the Flagler Bridge) without grounding in the middle of the lake.
Capt. Ken Wright,
North Palm Beach
There are a LOT of boats anchored all over this general area. And the mega yachts do use that eastern channel. We ran down this channel from the inlet past marker 6 and saw depths over 20′. The anchorage had plenty of space for us with over 8′ of depth. A dredging operation was setting up as we left last Tuesday. one report was they were dredging that channel to accommodate the megayachts. Not sure if that is accurate but there is some major dredging setting up in the area. The space close to the inlet was very crowded so having all the extra space is great. Shore access at Rivera Beach marina might be charged $20, no open wifi.
Ted
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Wow, talk about the best getting even better. Not only is Old Port Cove Marina a much valued SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, but this facility can now boast visitor amenities second to none.
I can’t wait to try their new on-site restaurant, Sandpiper’s Cove Restaurant & Bar. Also, their shower, laundry and clubhouse upgrades sound simply wonderful.
PLEASE patronize this superb marina whenever possible, and be SURE to tell them you read about their recent improvements in the Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net!
PRESS RELEASE
Exciting New Amenities Now Open at Old Port Cove Marina
Coupled with celebrating its 40th anniversary, Old Port Cove Marina recently announced the addition of numerous amenities which further elevates the marinas five-star reputation and unsurpassed desirability as a favorite Palm Beach destination.
Adding to its already full complement of amenities, boaters will enjoy dining in the all new clubhouse known as Sandpiper’s Cove Restaurant & Bar (http://www.www.SANDPIPERSCOVE.com). The full service restaurant and bar will offer lunch and dinner in a casual setting featuring stunning marina views. An “Express” area will feature gourmet food and supplies on the go such as fresh made sandwiches, pizza and beverage selections and yacht provisioning service offering a wide range of delivered provisions for every level of boater. The all new marina office rounds out the services available in the clubhouse and is where you will find friendly and experienced, long-term, management staff dedicated to providing first rate service to boaters.
Old Port Cove Marina’s newly remodeled “Boater’s Building” includes a litany of enhancements designed exclusively for visiting boaters, their captains and crew. Well-appointed amenities include a comfortable lounge with flat screen TV’s, a convenient business center, fitness center, modern restrooms with private dressing areas and updated laundry facilities. Complimentary high-speed internet access and Wi-Fi are also available.
Please make your cruising plans today to include a stop or long term stay at Old Port Cove Marina and enjoy the exciting new amenities designed exclusively for the boating community. See you at Old Port!
For more information please contact Mark Lavery, Marina Director, 561-626-1760
Held a super bowl rendezvous at OPC for Gulf Stream Yacht Club and found the new facilities and food to be great..The prices were very reasonable and the people are super accommodating. Ggreat anchorage out front also.
Tom & Sandy
aboard Our Turn
Been staying here or anchoring close by for many years; always a favorite.
Beverly Feiges
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Capt. Moran is an experienced cruiser who is wise enough to seek local knowledge, even in an area formerly visited. Let us hear from you if you have an answer for Capt. Moran.
Over the years, we have found that the best entry point from the AICW, into the anchorage seems to move. So, it would be invaluable if several of you who have visited here recently shared where you found the best water.
PLEASE follow the “Click Here to Submit Cruising News” link to the upper right of this, and all (except Chart View) SSECN pages, and share your information
I’ve been here several times, but it would be most helpful to know the exact entry point off the ICW to get into this anchorage. I’ve always depended on the kindness of those in this anchorage before me to guide me in due to the challenge of finding the ‘sweet spot’ to get over that bar…and passed it by on those occasions when some braver soul had not already ‘done the deed’ before me. Hints anyone?
Wally Moran
We are currently anchored in Peck Lake with winds up to 20 knots and good holding. The beach is really nice but cruiser’s with pets should know no dogs allowed. There are a lot of no seeums even with the wind at dusk and dawn.
Pam Neff
And, as usual, the cruising community has responded magnificently, with the generous advice below:
Leave ICW immediately south of G19. Head toward weather station on timber structure just off beach. As you get in to deeper water, head north again until water begins to shallow. Circle back to the south and anchor. There is lots of room, and holding is good. No problem with four foot draft.
Dogs ARE allowed on the ICW side of the park. They are not allowed east of the dune line. I contacted the park superintendent, and he confirmed this in an email to me. We were there with our dog on January 11, 2013
Norman Mason
Peggy Sue
Monk 36
Hi Claiborne,
I must tell you about our first visit to Peck Lake several years ago.
We had just purchased our first trawler, a second hand Mainship 390 in Fort Lauradale, it had come equipped with an Avon dingy and small outboard engine. So I dropped the hook for the first time at Peck Lake. I got the deflated dingy out of the engine compartment, inflated it and attached it to the swim platform, then I attached the outboard which was mounted up on the fly bridge, connected the fuel tank, with questionable fuel, primed it, but it wouldn’t go. After I had cleaned the fuel bowl and spark plug to no avail, Linda got the manual out. I might say by this time the dogs needed a potty break on the shore, they were all getting a little impatient with me. I promised we would stay in a marina the next day. I had always been familiar with Johnson and Evenrude engines, but this was one with the safety key neatly attached on a short chain to the engine and I had overlooked plugging it in. Naturally she pointed this out to me and the engine started immediately. We stayed at Peck Lake for three days and had a wonderful time playing with the dogs on the Atlantic side of the strip of land not approachable by land.
Great memories and probably the best anchorage on the ICW.
Graham Pugh
Kando 11
New Bern NC
From just south of marker 19 go directly toward the tide station ( platform). Anchorage is good on both sides of that line. Don’t go more than 150 yards to the south of that line. Depths run 6 to 8 feet.
Mike Koverman
We’ve anchored at Peck Lake with our two labradors, and they have enjoyed running on the beach on the Atlantic side. Never saw any signs saying “no dogs allowed”
Graham Pugh
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Riviera Beach Municipal Marina lies west of AICW marker #42. A phone call confirmed Capt. Bjarno’s information about a price increase for transient dockage.
Cruising News:
New floating docks open within the next week, this is well located and promises to be a “go to” location with its new TIKI Bar, but the price was “JUST INCREASED” to $1.75.
Peggy Bjarno
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North Palm Beach Marina - Click for Chartview
North Palm Beach Marina - A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! – lies on the southwestern banks of the ICW shortly after you pass under the restricted North Palm Beach/Parker bridge.
Very Nice! Staff was very courteous, gave us a welcome bag of info for marina and area. Shower facilities above average. Good place to stop.
Bill Charleston
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I can tell you from extensive, personal experience, Peck Lake Anchorage is wonderful, IF you can clear the shallow bar that lies between the AICW channel and the deeper waters to the east. The best spot to transit the bar varies, but we have held as much as 6 feet MLW, and at other times, these soundings have shrunk to 4 feet at low tide.
Once you get the hook down, dinghy ashore and walk the short distance to the totally unspoiled beach. This is a wonderful place to while away a warm, lazy afternoon!!!!
5 miles or so south of the St.Lucie inlet the ICW widens to a decent anchorage. It is undeveloped except for a dinghy dock. 100 yds beyond the dock is a very nice beach ( Jonathan Dickenson State Park)
Peter.Denton
SusieQ
I’ve been here several times, but it would be most helpful to know the exact entry point off the ICW to get into this anchorage. I’ve always depended on the kindness of those in this anchorage before me to guide me in due to the challenge of finding the ‘sweet spot’ to get over that bar…and passed it by on those occasions when some braver soul had not already ‘done the deed’ before me. Hints anyone?
Wally Moran
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The anchorage described by Captain Richter below lies east of the AICW, just north of the high-rise Blue Heron Blvd. bridge. If it were not for the sunken derelicts and “live aboard hulks” which litter these waters, this spot would undoubtedly be one of the most popular anchorages in Southeastern Florida. As it is, cautious skippers can still find a place to drop the hook amid the other vessels here (floating and otherwise).
Once the hook is down, it a quick dinghy trip south of Foster Park. You can land the dink here at the public launching ramps, and take your pet ashore to stretch their legs.
Another easy beach-stop anchorage is Singer Island, just north of the Blue Heron Blvd 65′ bridge in Riveria Beach, a few miles north of West Palm Beach. Usually 6-12 local boats anchored just off Phil Foster Park. 3 block walk to a very nice ocean beach, or try the ICW beach under the bridge in the park.
Mark Richter
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Lake Avenue Bridge - Click for Chartview
Lake Worth/Lake Avenue Bridge crosses the Waterway at Statue Mile 1029, south of marker #33 and has a closed vertical clearance of 35ft. Formerly this span opened no demand, but, as you will see below, no longer!
Note the Cruisers’ Net has researched this issue, courtesy of our Senior Editor, Captain Larry Dorminy, and have learned the new schedule outlined below is in effect, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
New opening schedule for the Lake Avenue Bridge…15 and 45 after the hour. No longer on request.
Capt. RL
A phone call to the USCG confirms this information from Capt. Tice and also that the Lantana Bridge replacement is scheduled to be completed by November, 2013.
The change from on demand is temporary while the Lantana bridge is being replaced. Per the bridge tender.
Randy Tice
Click Here To View the Eastern Florida Cruisers’ Net Bridge Directory Listing For Lake Avenue Bridge
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Click Here For An Earlier Notice Concerning the Lantana Bridge.
North Lake Worth Anchorage Click for Chartview
Back on 5/17/12, the Salty Southeast Cruisers’s Net published an article about a totally crazy plan to partially fill North Lake Work, principally to render this body of water unfit for anchorage by cruising craft (see http://cruisersnet.net/?p=83837). Sadly, this hair-brained notion is still alive.
North Lake Worth has long been a popular anchorage, often used as a jumping-off point before heading southeast for the islands or as a much needed rest stop when returning. It is easily accessed from the AICW as the Waterway enters northern Lake Worth, hard by the community of North Palm Beach.
We can scarcely add any better words that what was said to introduce the topic last time, so we will just replicate that intro here!
“Since the struggle for Florida anchoring rights began in the 1990′s, I have personally witnessed and been involved with some truly bizarre attempts to run anchored vessels out of city and county waters, BUT this proposed action by the COUNTY of Palm Beach, must take the proverbial cake. As you will read below, Palm Beach County is proposing to FILL IN A GOODLY PORTION OF THE POPULAR ANCHORAGE AND MOORING FIELD IN NORTH LAKE WORTH, and plant sea grass in the newly raised bottom strata. The resulting depths once such a project is completed are in dispute. Some say it would be 6 feet, and others say 3 1/2 to 4 feet. Whatever the depths, you cannot anchor or set moorings in sea grass beds. The final results would be that a major portion of North Lake Worth would become inaccessible to the cruising community!
And, if that is not bizarre enough, Palm Beach County has apparently formulated these proposals with no reference to the adjacent village of North Palm Beach. As you will see from the strong letter, copied below (see http://cruisersnet.net/?p=83837), from North Palm Beach Mayor, Darryl C. Aubrey, and other members of the town council, they were not informed, nor consulted in this matter.”
Cruisers as well as local boaters should be aware that Palm Beach County is trying to destroy this portion of the lake and eliminate the anchorage.
The Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management “ERM” had fast tracked an application to fill in the center of the lake with 750,000 cubic yards of fill from a prominent marine developer’s project under the guise of “restoring the habitat”.
They planned to fill the center of the lake to a depth of approximately 3 feet claiming that it would create a new sea grass area. There would be a 200 foot wide perimeter channel around the “grass island” to allow access to the marinas and private homes in the area.
Fortunately, this came to the attention of the North Palm Beach Village Council just in time. There was only 30 days left to comment on the permit application to the Army COE prior to it being approved.
The Council objected to the permit, requested an extension of the comment period and requested a meeting with ERM.
At the meeting it became clear that the ERM representative had been pushing this project on behalf of the developer so that he had a place to dump the dredge spoil from a huge project about to begin. Under pressure from the NPB Council ERM agreed that proper due diligence had not been done and agreed to pull the application until the project is started over with input from all involved.
THIS IS NOT OVER! ERM will present another version of the project at some point so everyone concerned, local or cruiser needs to stay informed.
Let the Village of North Palm Beach know you support their opposition and let the Palm Beach County Commission know that you don’t want this beautiful anchorage turned into a developer’s dump.
Capt. BH
For those not familiar with North Lake Worth, it is one of the best and largest anchorages in southeast Florida, and it is a very popular spot to wait for a favorable weather window to cross the Gulf Stream to the Bahamas. It is strategically located, and also provides easy access to shopping of all types. I have personally spent many hundreds of dollars there several times while stocking up for a trip to the Bahamas. The loss of this anchorage would be a major loss for many southbound cruising boaters.
John Kettlewell
It seems that the State of Florida and its municipalities definately do not what boats anchored it waters within the State. On the otherhand, they sure like the money that cruisers spend in the state. Well, they can’t have it both ways. They cave in to the properety owners who think they own the water (which is public).
Furthermore, restictions of boaters are prejudicial and discriminatatory. Requiring out of state boaters to register their boats in Florida after 90 days, is outragious. They don’t try to do that with RVs and autos of snowbirds, who come to Florida by the thousands, and likely spend 120 days or more. It is that boats are easier to track.
James Ebmeyer
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Jupiter Seasport Marina is located along the southern flanks of the brief, east-west running portion of the AICW, between Jupiter Inlet and the Loxhatchee River (just opposite the red brick, Jupiter Lighthouse). We obtained the info below during our telephoning to check fuel prices the week of 9/10/12. Looks like this facility will be closed during pretty much all of the fall, 2012 transient season.
Jupiter Seasport will be closed in 2 weeks to renovate the docks. They do not have any fuel now and will be opening again in a couple of months.
Kaye Adams
SSECN Fuel Prices Editor
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Whether entering by choice or by necessity, vessels utilizing the Lake Worth Inlet range lights should be aware of the following changes.
FLORIDA-PALM SHORES TO WEST PALM BEACH-LAKE WORTH INLET: Characteristic Change
The following changes have been made to Lake Worth Entrance Range Front Light (LLNR 10185) and Lake Worth Entrance Range Rear Light (LLNR10190) changing the color from white to green.
Lake Worth Entrance RFL (LLNR 10185) has been changed to Fl G 2.5s.
Lake Worth Entrance RRL (LLNR 10190) has been changed to Iso G 6s. Charts 11466 and 11472
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North Lake Worth Anchorage Click for Chartview
North Lake Worth has long been a popular anchorage, due in no small part to a small beach north of Little Lake Worth Bridge that serves as a dinghy landing. The dinghy landing was off-limits during recent construction, but it is now open.
I have spent three weeks in a row anchored in North Lake Worth. No one will fine you or hassle you in the anchorage unless possibly you anchor to the West of the White buoy at the far end past Old Port Cove Marina, which marks the Boundary of the county and city I believe. There was a huge Power Cat 80 ft at least anchored there in November and still there in March when we came through one year. Enjoy this super anchorage.
Capt. Bob, MY Allez
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In case you are not aware of these restoration projects, the Palm Beach County link quoted below will give you a good overview of the efforts to restore wetlands lost to storms. Waterway navigation should not be affected and cruisers need only to be concerned about barge/work boat traffic in the area.
FLORIDA-LAKE WORTH-LAKE WORTH LAGOON: Restoration Mitigation
ATL Diversified Industries will commence mobilizing equipment for restoration mitigation of the Snook Islands and the Bryant Park wetlands during the week of August 13, 2012. Barges and work boats will operate Monday through Friday during daylight hours only, and will monitor VHF channel 9. The operation will consist of moving material (fill) from Bryant Park to areas that need filling. Snook Islands Phase II project is immediately north of the Lake Worth Bridge and the Bryant Park wetlands restorations project is immediately south of the Lake Worth Bridge. Barges will remain
onsite at the restoration sites overnight. The estimated completion date of the project is July 2013. Contact Mr. David Trindade for further details of the project or you may refer to the Palm Beach County website www.pbcgov.com/erm/lakes/estuarine. Chart 11472
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North Lake Worth Anchorage Click for Chartview
North Lake Worth has long been a popular anchorage in no small part, due to a small beach north of Little Lake Worth Bridge that has served as a dinghy landing. Follow the link below to the Cruisers’ Net’s “Eastern Florida Anchorage Directory” for this anchor down spot, open the “Comments” from fellow cruisers (at the bottom of the posting), and learn about plentiful nearby dining and shopping possibilities.
For some months now, there has been an ongoing reconstruction project centered on the charted Little Lake Worth Bridge with an 8ft vertical clearance. News from fellow cruisers, and conversations with some of the area marina dockmasters gave us what we thought was solid information that this project was limiting or closing down dinghy access. However, things now look a little different.
First, according to an article at http://www.palm2jupiter.com/STORIES%202010/November%202010/p2j_issue7_Bridges_111810.html, the bridge work must be completed by July 31, 2012, and we have learned via an onsite report from one of our faithful readers that the dinghy landing is now open and may have, in fact, been open during the construction – that’s government for you! Or maybe not..see below.
I had used this landing for several cruises. Last time I was there the bridge was being worked on and a sign said I would be arrested for trespassing if I left my dingy. I was just going to Publix and had nowhere else to leave the dink. I tied up and 15 min later was back. A note tied to my dink said “you are trespassing and I am watching. If I see this boat here again I will be calling the sheriff and you will be arrested”. I thought it funny that the guy had to have ALSO trespassed to tie his note to my dink. I ripped it up and left.
Davit
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"Early Morning at Snows Cut Bridge (North Carolina AICW, north of Southport, NC)"
by: Captain Sheila Dixon
