451 Marina Rd., Titusville, FL 32796, Phone: 321-383-5600, Fax: 321-383-5602, Contact: Joe Stone General Manager, Hours: 8:00 am - 1:00 am, Groceries within walking distance  , Restaurants nearby  , 5 minutes from Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge  , 10 minutes from Canaveral National Seashore  , 20 minutes from Kennedy Space Center  , 1 hour from Orlando Attractions , New Smyrna Beach Marina, 201 N. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, 386-409-2042FULL MARINE SERVICE ON SITE TRANSIENT DOCKAGE WELCOMEVero Beach MarinaOld Port Cove Marina is the first Mega- Yacht facility of its size in the northern Palm Beaches. This beautiful Palm Beach/Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., alternative features modern state-of-the-art high performance floating docks. Quiet yet sophisticated, the marina easily accommodates vessels to 200'. 30, 50, and 100 amp, 3-phase electric is available along with cable TV, Wi-fi, fully stocked marine store, yacht maintenance and concierge services. Old Port Cove Marina is open to the public but features the exclusivity of a 24-hour gated community. With pleasure boating as our top priority, our marina facilities are dedicated to caring for the boating public's yachting, cruising and sport fishing needs. Management and staff at each first-class facility take the boating community and their leisure time seriously and are happy to offer clients a variety of amenities and services with one-of-a-kind attention and convenience. Boaters alike will find long-term staff members at each location who pride themselves on being your number one South Florida Home Port. Stop by and see us soon.Welcome to Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor! Located in America’s oldest city- St. Augustine, Florida- Camachee Cove is a fully protected marina adjacent to the ICW, and less than a mile from the St. Augus Serving the North Florida area for over 50 years, we welcome you.  We are in the process of updating this site. If you need help with your question or additional information, feel free to email us at
Guest Coupon Available On Our Web Site Westland Marina is located on the Intracoastal Waterway in Titusville, Florida. Near Cape Canaveral, Port Canaveral, Merritt Island and Cocoa BeachTransient Moorings in Miami at Coconut Grove Sailing Club, 24 hour launch & security, Short walk to Coconut Grove, Daily & Monthly Rates
(305)-444-4571 EXT  16, manager@cgsc.org Fort Pierce City Marina 1 Avenue A, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 Toll Free (800) 619-1780 (772) 464-1245 Facsimile (772) 464-2589Located in a tree-lined quiet residential neighborhood on the Halifax River, we are 100 yards off the ICW and 3 miles north of the Ponce De Leon Inlet. AYH is a protected harbor for boats up to 65’ with over 135 slips, both covered and open. 904-547-2219 Inlet Marina sits on the site of the old Sea Love Marina, along the AICW/Tolomato River’s eastern shores, north of St. Augustine Inlet, and hard by the Vilano Beach Bridge, will be a full fledged marina. Inlet Marina just opened with new fuel tanks installed for unleaded 89 octane gas with no ethanol and of course diesel. They currently are just a fuel stop but they are supposed to have their new restaurant opened on May 15th, called Beaches. This marina used to be the old Sea Love marina which was closed last year sometime then bought and is now permitted for 60 slips (not yet built), but they do have two floating docks, one concrete and one wood and a fuel dock. There is also a boat rental operation already there. They have a nice beach area near the dock office also. There is a lot of area behind the marina office which is planned for development with a Publix grocery planned as part of the complex and they are supposed to have a grocery delivery operation for the marina if folks want to get provisions while fueling..that is to come. The new owners are taking it slow but are committed to the new operations success. The Marina is very close to the St. Augustine inlet and on the AICW. So it is very convenient for cruisers to stop in for fuel. Welcome to the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, your own paradise in the middle of the beautiful Exumas.

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AICW Aid to Navigation Knocked Down North of North Palm Beach, Statute Mile 1008

Posted by Larry | Posted on 04-30-2012

AICW marker #21 is located in a narrow stretch of the Waterway 2.5 nautical miles south of Jupiter Inlet.

Cruising News:
Day Marker 21 on Lake Worth Creek about mile 1008 was observed laying down in the water April 29, 2012. Please be careful in this area.
Ken Christian

Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To A “Navigation Alert” Position on the Lake Worth Creek Section of the AICW

Old Port Cove Marinas Honored With 2012 Beacon of Lights Award

Posted by Claiborne | Posted on 04-16-2012

Old Port Cove Marina is the first Mega- Yacht facility of its size in the northern Palm Beaches. This beautiful Palm Beach/Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., alternative features modern state-of-the-art high performance floating docks. Quiet yet sophisticated, the marina easily accommodates vessels to 200'. 30, 50, and 100 amp, 3-phase electric is available along with cable TV, Wi-fi, fully stocked marine store, yacht maintenance and concierge services. Old Port Cove Marina is open to the public but features the exclusivity of a 24-hour gated community. With pleasure boating as our top priority, our marina facilities are dedicated to caring for the boating public's yachting, cruising and sport fishing needs. Management and staff at each first-class facility take the boating community and their leisure time seriously and are happy to offer clients a variety of amenities and services with one-of-a-kind attention and convenience. Boaters alike will find long-term staff members at each location who pride themselves on being your number one South Florida Home Port. Stop by and see us soon.Old Port Cove Holdings, a SALT SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, has just been honored with the 2012 Annual Beacon of Lights Award, presented by the Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County. Old Port Cove features three outstanding facilities, all located in North Palm Beach, hard by the waters of Lake Worth. They are, in geographical order moving north to south, North Palm Beach Marina, Old Port Cove Marina and New Port Cove Marina. Follow the links below for more information concerning these first class facilities.
The Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net joins the Palm Beach County MIA, in saying “Well Done!” to this fine chain of marinas. We are honored to have this outstanding firm as partners in our joint quest to provide the best services and information possible to the cruising community!

OLD PORT COVE HOLDINGS, INC. MARINAS HONORED
2012 ANNUAL BEACON OF L IGHT AWARDS
MARINE PROJECT OF THE YEAR AWARD WINNER
Presented by
Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County
The Marine Project of the Year is awarded to the person or organization that initiated, is responsible for, defended, promoted, or otherwise supported a project that enhances boating opportunities in the Palm Beaches. The award for 2012 is presented to Old Port Cove Holdings, Inc. of North Palm Beach.
Old Port Cove Holdings receive the Beacon of Light Award for past and ongoing upgrades to all three of their marina facilities: Old Port Cove Marina, North Palm Beach Marina, and New Port Cove Marine Center.
Located on a 60-acre peninsula just off U.S. Highway 1, Old Port Cove Marina is the first megayacht facility of its kind in Palm Beach County. Its two basins, north and south, each received a complete facelift, starting with the smaller $7 million renovation of the north basin in 2007, followed by a $15 million project at the south basin. The marina was built in the early 1970s using fixed concrete piers, but after 35 years of wear and sustaining hurricane damage, a rebuild was necessary. The two-year, $22 million project, completed in November 2008, rounded out Old Port Cove Holdings’ triplet of recently renovated state-of-the-art marinas in Palm Beach County. This summer, Old Port Cove Marina will further enhancing the upland amenities with a new dining facility, deli, fitness center, boater lounge and business center, state-of-the art gym equipment, restrooms, showers and laundry facilities, accompanied by all new offices to better serve its boating clients. “We’re all looking forward to these new and exciting amenities in the fall of 2012,” said Richard Morgan, Old Port Cove Holdings’ CEO.
North Palm Beach Marina was the first of Old Port Cove Holdings’ marinas to be renovated in summer 2002. The $4 million project included floating docks, in-slip pumpout service, and new fire equipment.
Between 2003 and 2006, Old Port Cove Holdings renovated its dry stack facility, New Port Cove Marine Center, to increase the size of boats it could store. Heavier racks were added, two new forklifts were purchased for moving bigger and heavier boats, and their staging area was increased from 100 feet to twin 100-foot staging areas. New Port Cove Marine Center’s $3 million renovation increased its wet slips from 15 to 43, adding fixed docks in 2003 and floating docks in 2006. Like the other two facilities, New Port Cove Marine Center also received a new fuel dock, fire equipment, pumpout service, and landscaping.

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Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Now Readily Available in Palm Beach, Broward and Dade Counties, Florida

Posted by Claiborne | Posted on 03-27-2012

Within ten minutes of receiving the important message below from Captain Hyde, the Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net was on the telephone with Wise Gas, Inc. to determine their area of service. That’s one of the advantages of being a “non-wicki,” professionally moderated web site. Anyway, what we discovered is a potential boon for cruisers in southeastern Florida. More on that in just a second.
So, why is a ready source of CNG such big news for the cruising community? Quite simply, CNG is a superior fuel for all on-board cooking and heating purposes, as compared to propane/LPG. As many of you already know, LPG/Propane is heavier than air and, should there be a leak, can accumulate in bilges or a low place in a boat, leading to a potentially explosive situation. Conversely, CNG is lighter than air, and tends to naturally disperse.
The problem is, as we so clearly learned while formulating the SSECN’s LPG Availability Directories, that CNG is hard to obtain. Quite simply, there are very few dealers to which cruisers have easy access where their CNG tanks can be refilled.
Back to Wise Gas, Inc. Our telephone call revealed that this company will pick up, refill and deliver back to your vessel, CNG tanks from the “tri-county area” of southeastern Florida, which is comprised of Palm Beach, Broward and Dade counties. Additionally, WITH ADVANCE ARRANGEMENTS, sometimes the same procedure can be undertaken along the west coast of Florida, particularly in the Tampa Bay region.
So, while it’s still not a perfect solution, nor one so broad ranging as we would like, at least now from North Palm Beach to Miami, cruisers can be sure of having a source to refill CNG tanks. It’s a start!

Claiborne –
On your recent visit to Punta Gorda, Florida I mentioned to you that if I was ever able to locate a source of CNG for those using the gas onboard their boats, I would let you know. I have finally found a source. Wise Gas, Inc., 1058 Bluewood Terrace, Weston, FL 33327 is source of CNG for vessels and vehicles in south Florida. Its website advises the following:

“At present time, Wise Gas, Inc. is offering CNG tank refills to marine boaters in the South Florida area only. We do anticipate expanding this service in terms of geography and service options in the future. Call Wise Gas, Inc. in advance at (954)-636-4291 to coordinate a CNG refill. A member of our team will meet you, pick up your current, approved cylinder in good condition and refill it for you and deliver it back to you.”
The cost of this service varies based on cylinder size and location. Call in advance to schedule your refilling needs.
E-mail: info@wisegasinc.com
Phone: (954)-636-4291

I recently met with a Wise Gas representative who was in Punta Gorda making deliveries on the west coast and exchanged my empty tank for a full one. It was a smooth and convenient process. The cost was $40.
I would advise your readers to visit the Wise Gas website at http://www.wisegasinc.com for all the information. I hope this helps and thanks for a great presentation to the boaters of Punta Gorda.
Noel Hyde
s/v Kismet

IMPORTANT – Bizarre Proposal to Partially Fill North Lake Worth, North Palm Beach, AICW Statute Mile 1014

Posted by Larry | Posted on 03-17-2012

Old Port Cove Marina is the first Mega- Yacht facility of its size in the northern Palm Beaches. This beautiful Palm Beach/Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., alternative features modern state-of-the-art high performance floating docks. Quiet yet sophisticated, the marina easily accommodates vessels to 200'. 30, 50, and 100 amp, 3-phase electric is available along with cable TV, Wi-fi, fully stocked marine store, yacht maintenance and concierge services. Old Port Cove Marina is open to the public but features the exclusivity of a 24-hour gated community. With pleasure boating as our top priority, our marina facilities are dedicated to caring for the boating public's yachting, cruising and sport fishing needs. Management and staff at each first-class facility take the boating community and their leisure time seriously and are happy to offer clients a variety of amenities and services with one-of-a-kind attention and convenience. Boaters alike will find long-term staff members at each location who pride themselves on being your number one South Florida Home Port. Stop by and see us soon.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 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, from North Palm Beach Mayor, Darryl C. Aubrey, and other members of the town council, they were not informed, nor consulted in this matter.
The Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net first heard about this consternating matter some ten days ago from Captain Sue Morgan, Marketing Director for SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Old Port Cove Holdings. She also sent along the map reproduced below! Since that time, the SSECN has been working hard to understand this dismaying proposal, and the material below is the result.
And, yes, I know this is lengthy, BUT we have decided to post this article on our Home Page for maximum visibility!
Stay tuned!

Hi Claiborne,
I thought you would like to see the attached Public Notice regarding a proposed project which impacts those who use the very popular anchorage at the end of Lake Worth.
Best Regards,
Sue Morgan, Marketing Director
OLD PORT COVE HOLDINGS, INC. MARINAS

Click Here To Read the Full Text of the Public Notice to Fill and Plant Sea Grass in Northern Lake Worth

Subject: Potential USCOE partial filling of North Lake Worth from c. 15′ to 6′ at Palm Beach County request to provide grass habitat.
Claiborne,
There is a move afoot by Palm Beach County interests to fill the north Lake Worth with sand to bring its’ level from about 15′ to 6′ to provide a habitat for some grasses. This is an area constantly used by North and South bound ICW cruisers. It is a well known layover for wx windox waiting, provisioning and staging for the Bahamas-bound. It is just off the Old port Cove marinas, popular spots for fueling and just hanging out. The request for this project, seemingly surreptitiously submitted, should it be granted, will impinge on its use. For more particulars, would you please contact His Honor,
Mr. Daryl Aubrey,
Mayor of North Palm Beach, Florida
and Commodore Greg Fightmaster, NPB Yacht Club

And this letter from Mayor Aubrey and the Village Council to the County Commissioners and others:

THE VILLAGE OF North Palm Beach
501 U.S. HIGHWAY 1• NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33408 • 561- 841-3355• FAX 561- 881- 7469
VILLAGE COUNCIL
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc. D., Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
William L. Manuel, President Pro Tern
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilman
Edward M. Eissey, Ph. D., Councilman
VILLAGE MANAGER, Jimmy Knight
VILLAGE CLERK, Melissa Teal, CMC
February 27, 2012
The Honorable Shelley Vana, Chair
Board of County Commissioners of Palm Beach County
301 North Olive Avenue, Suite 1201
West Palm Beach, Florida 33401
Re: Turtle Cove Restoration Project
Army Corps of Engineers Permit Application No. SAJ- 2012- 00131 ( IP-EGR)
Dear Chair Vana:
The Village of North Palm Beach has recently learned of a massive fill project involving the dumping of 640,000 cubic yards of sand within a portion of the Lake Worth Lagoon known as Turtle Cove. The project site is not only partly within the Village’ s municipal boundaries, but also is immediately adjacent to two established Village communities with marinas ( Old Port Cove and Twelve Oaks) and one proposed Village development with a marina( Water Club at North Palm Beach f/k/a Domani). The purpose of this correspondence is two- fold. First, the Village wishes to express its extreme disappointment and displeasure with the method in which it was notified of the project. While a project of such a large scale must have undergone months of planning, the Village did not learn of the project until immediately prior to the Army Corps’ issuance of a Public Notice on the permit application, giving affected parties only thirty days in which to submit their comments. The County’ s failure to include the Village in the planning process or to even notify the Village prior to submittal of the permit application violates all notions of intergovernmental cooperation and renders suspect the project’ s stated purpose, i. e., the enhancement of the aquatic environment through the creation of a seagrass habitat.
Second, as outlined in the Village’ s February 24, 2012 letter to the Army Corps of Engineers, the Village is vehemently opposed to a large-scale fill project that would potentially spoil a forty-two acre currently pristine portion of the Lake Worth Lagoon. Prior projects within the Lagoon have hampered, rather than enhanced, the aquatic environment, and the Village fears that this undertaking will be no different, but on an even larger scale. The Village believes that this massive fill operation will seriously impede navigation in the area by eliminating a long- established navigation channel and essentially pushing all vessels, including those currently located within the established mooring field, to the outskirts of the Lagoon. Additionally, the accumulation of silt would have disastrous consequences for Little Lake Worth and for the existing and proposed marinas in the immediate vicinity of the project site. Finally, the proposed fill operation could impair the riparian rights of owners of properties adjacent to both the Lagoon and Little Lake Worth, and a multi-year construction project will be detrimental to property values that have already seen massive declines in recent years.
Due to the County’ s failure to notify or solicit input from the Village or any other interested party, including the County’ s own constituents, until after the County filed its permit application, the Village strongly urges the County to rescind the pending permit application. Given the potential for disastrous consequences, the Village cannot comprehend the urgency to proceed with a project of this magnitude intended merely ” to enhance the aquatic environment” when there is no imminent threat to the public health, safety or welfare.
Sincerely,
The Village Council of the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida
Darryl C. Aubrey, Sc. D., Mayor
David B. Norris, Vice Mayor
William L. Manuel, President Pro Tern
Robert A. Gebbia, Councilman
Edward M. Eissey, Ph. D., Councilman

According to the public notice, linked above:

“Comments regarding the application should be submitted in writing to the District Engineer at the above address [DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, JACKSONVILLE DISTRICT CORPS OF ENGINEERS, 4400 PGA BOULEVARD, SUITE 500, PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410] within 30 days from the date of this notice.
“If you have any questions concerning this application, you may contact Eric Reusch at the letterhead address, by electronic mail at Eric.G.Reusch@usace.army.mil, or by telephone at 561-472-3529.
The decision whether to issue or deny this permit application will be based on the information received from this public notice and the evaluation of the probable impact to the aquatic environment. This is based on an analysis of the applicant’s avoidance and minimization efforts for the project, as well as the compensatory mitigation propose.”

May I strongly suggest that we ALL MEMBERS OF THE CRUISING COMMUNITY EXERCISE THEIR RIGHT TO “COMMENT!”

Click Here To Read Cruising Community Reaction to the North Lake Worth Filling Proposal

Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For the North Palm Beach – Lake Worth Anchorage

Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Old Port Cove Marina

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Good Words for Old Port Cove Marina, North Palm Beach, AICW Statute Mile 1014

Posted by Larry | Posted on 02-27-2012

Old Port Cove Marina is the first Mega- Yacht facility of its size in the northern Palm Beaches. This beautiful Palm Beach/Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., alternative features modern state-of-the-art high performance floating docks. Quiet yet sophisticated, the marina easily accommodates vessels to 200'. 30, 50, and 100 amp, 3-phase electric is available along with cable TV, Wi-fi, fully stocked marine store, yacht maintenance and concierge services. Old Port Cove Marina is open to the public but features the exclusivity of a 24-hour gated community. With pleasure boating as our top priority, our marina facilities are dedicated to caring for the boating public's yachting, cruising and sport fishing needs. Management and staff at each first-class facility take the boating community and their leisure time seriously and are happy to offer clients a variety of amenities and services with one-of-a-kind attention and convenience. Boaters alike will find long-term staff members at each location who pride themselves on being your number one South Florida Home Port. Stop by and see us soon.Old Port Cove Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, sits on the western shore of the northern Lake Worth channel, near unlighted daybeacon #7.

Great marina with easy in and out. The staff is very helpful and pleasant.
Steve and Regina Smith

Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Old Port Cove Marina

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Report from Peck Lake Anchorage, AICW Statute Mile 992

Posted by Larry | Posted on 01-29-2012

Peck Lake anchorage will be discovered east of the AICW Channel, east-southeast of flashing daybeacon #19. There has always been a shallow water bar between the Wateway, and deeper depths in the anchorage itself. Captain MacInnis was smart to enter this haven at high tide, and presumably, he left under the same conditions.
The comment about the adjacent beach being pet unfriendly is news to us. Pet owners take note!

We went in at near high tide just south of green 19. The previous comments were correct in how to get in. There is a lot of shallow water in there – towboat US pulled out two while we were there, so go slow, and watch the tides. We travel with our dog, and I just want to point out that the ocean beach is off limits to pets, but I was able to take him to shore on the lake side.
Ian MacInnis

Click Here To View For An Earlier Posting With Advice for Entering Peck Lake.>

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Popular Dinghy Landing off North Lake Worth Anchorage Closing 1/21/12, AICW Statute Mile 1014.2

Posted by Larry | Posted on 01-16-2012

We love anchoring near the northern end of Lake Worth. 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. The bridge in question is the Little Lake Worth Bridge with an 8ft vertical clearance. According to an article at http://www.palm2jupiter.com/STORIES%202010/November%202010/p2j_issue7_Bridges_111810.html, the work must be completed by July 31, 2012.
HOWEVER, as you will also note below in the note from Captain Mike Ahart, News Editor for Waterway Guide, there is some reason to believe that the bridge work will not be complete, and the dinghy landing reopened, until July of 2012.
By the way, Captain Ahart’s note is a shining example of cooperation between competitors in the marina publication business, And, that is only as it should be. The goal of both the Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net and Waterway Guide is to provide as much, good, accurate information to the cruising community as possible. THANKS Captain Ahart!

Cruising News:
The popular dinghy landing spot at the north end of Lake Worth will be closed starting January 21. The bridge next to the landing will be undergoing reconstruction. Signs are posted, telling cruisers to remove everything from the spot by the 21st. There’s no clear alternative landing spot.
Ron

And this update from our good friends at Waterway Guide:

Hi Claiborne,
According to Mr. Cavendish, the bridge construction will continue until at least July 2012 (the article cited is from Nov. 2010). I hope the dinghy landing is still accessible when the project is done – he said they will be leaving a 7-ft. opening; however, I’m guessing that it will be a tougher climb, and that many fewer dinghies will fit. I remember once landing there when the dinghies were rafted out 4-deep…maybe 20 total! Here’s my latest entry if you want to link it: http://www.waterwayguide.com/newsupdate.php?area=6#1125
Mike Ahart, News Editor – Waterway Guide

And this from the Palm Beach Post News, posted 2/25:

Construction started Jan. 3 and the completion date is mid-October. If West Palm Beach-based Murphy Construction Co. finishes the two-lane bridge by July 31, the company gets a $150,000 bonus.

If you are aware of an alternative landing spot, please let us hear from you. The marina of which James speaks is Old Port Cove Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, but they currently do not have a dinghy dock.

Sorry to hear about this closing of a landing I have used in the past. Is there any alternative? I remember a marina on the west side of the anchorage.
James L. Owens

Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For Lake Worth Anchorage

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Old Port Cove Marina – North Palm Beach/Lake Worth Anchorage (North Palm Beach, Statute Mile 1014)

Posted by Claiborne | Posted on 12-27-2011

Yes, indeed, Old Port Cove Marina is an excellent facility, or you can choose to anchor nearby on northern Lake Worth (follow link below for more info).

Anchorage is perfect & free! Lots of room and good holding.
The marina is 100% all amenities if you like that sort of thing. Shopping is 1 city block from the North end of Old Port Cove anchorage with Groceries and CVS as well as the infamos Carmines with the finest of wines,cheeese,sea food of all kinds and meats & fish of the finest quality anywhere. Shopping for the ladies as well. Anchor or Marina it does not get any better.
Almost Heaven

We stopped for a night at Old Port Cove Marina. It was the least expensive marina in the area. We wanted a pump out the morning we left, but the marina was so busy launching small powerboats from their boatel service they told us to go elsewhere. Also, if you dock there, have good fenders ready to protect from the concrete finger piers.
Dennis Jay

Yep, Old Port Cove Marina is an A+ in our book. The entire staff is customer friendly and will do anything within their power to help you out. We highly recommend a stay there.
Jack & Temme Peterson

Location was everything all the other comments said. Easy to anchor and easy to get out.
scgator

Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Old Port Cove Marina

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Unhappy with Changes at Jupiter Seasport Marina, AICW Statute Mile 1005

Posted by Larry | Posted on 11-24-2011

Jupiter Seasport Marina is perched on the southern banks of ICW – Loxahatchee River just east of the Jupiter/U.S. 1 bascule bridge.

New Owners. Closing service department. Closing store. Adding restaurant. $3 per foot transient.
Off my stop list.
We loved this marina… oh well, progress?
J C Martin

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Sinking Buoy in Lake Worth Inlet, near AICW Statute Mile 1018

Posted by Larry | Posted on 10-04-2011

This lighted buoy which is the subject of the message below is part of the channel markings in Lake Worth Inlet which is actually 10 nautical miles north of Lake Worth.

LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS: Week 40/11
Lake Worth Lighted Buoy LW (LLNR 745/10175) is sinking. A Temporary Red Unlit Buoy has been attached to Lake Worth Lighted Buoy LW even bail. Mariners are advised to use caution while transiting the area as the Temp Buoy may move approximately 10-20 yds from assigned position [Ref Miami BNM 182-11]. Chart 11460 and 11466

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Height Issue at Riviera Beach/Blue Heron Boulevard Bridge, AICW Statute Mile 1018

Posted by Larry | Posted on 09-06-2011

A fixed bridge, the Blue Heron Blvd. Bridge, also known as Riviera Beach Bridge, crosses the Waterway in Lake Worth at Statute Mile 1018, south of flashing daybeacon #36.

The Blue Heron bridge, mile marker 1018, is published on nautical charts and bridge clearance documents to provide 65 ft from MHT clearance. The construction at the east opening provides 65 ft. The construction at the west side, the main channel provides only 63 ft. From mid tide to high tide, sailboats needing 65 ft use the east opening.
Skipper iracha

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Old Port Cove Marinas Announce Renovations and “Hurricane Dockage” (near Statute Mile 1014)

Posted by Claiborne | Posted on 06-27-2011

Old Port Cove Marina is the first Mega- Yacht facility of its size in the northern Palm Beaches. This beautiful Palm Beach/Ft. Lauderdale, Fl., alternative features modern state-of-the-art high performance floating docks. Quiet yet sophisticated, the marina easily accommodates vessels to 200'. 30, 50, and 100 amp, 3-phase electric is available along with cable TV, Wi-fi, fully stocked marine store, yacht maintenance and concierge services. Old Port Cove Marina is open to the public but features the exclusivity of a 24-hour gated community. With pleasure boating as our top priority, our marina facilities are dedicated to caring for the boating public's yachting, cruising and sport fishing needs. Management and staff at each first-class facility take the boating community and their leisure time seriously and are happy to offer clients a variety of amenities and services with one-of-a-kind attention and convenience. Boaters alike will find long-term staff members at each location who pride themselves on being your number one South Florida Home Port. Stop by and see us soon.Old Port Cove Marinas are one of our newest SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSORS. Their impressive collection of three marinas lie hard by the Waterway in Northern Palm Beach. Their holdings include Old Port Cove Marina, North Palm Beach Marina and New Port Cove Marina.
Now, with the renovations described below, these already impressive marinas can claim even great distinction!

Dear Boating Friends:
Last month, Old Port Cove Marina’s multi-million dollar renovation was the feature story in PBG Lifestyle Magazine! “Revamped Marina Attracts Mega Yachts and More”, discusses the complete remodel of Old Port Cove Marina from fixed concrete docks to the first-class state-of-the art floating dock facility it is today. With the addition of larger slips, Old Port Cove Marina now accomodates Mega Yachts to 200 feet LOA. Technomarine USA Inc. is credited with building and designing the state-of-the art hurricane resistant docks. Together with Murphy Marine Construction the project was completed is record setting time according to Mark Lavery, V.P. of Old Port Cove Holdings, Inc.
Additionally and also of great importance is the mention that both North Palm Beach Marina and New Port Cove Marine Center have the ability to supply hurricane dockage to the boating public. North Palm has in-water hurricane dockage whereas New Port Cove Marine Center offers out-of water dry storage for summer storms.
The staff and management would like to take this opportunity to say a special thank you to all our boating clients as well as the boating public for your many years of patronage and support before, during and following construction. The entire staff looks foward to serving you each and every day!
Please call on us if we can be of service. 561-626-1760.
Sincerely,
THE OLD PORT COVE MARINA TEAM
http://www.opch.com

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Good Night on Peck Lake Anchorage, AICW Statute Mile 992

Posted by Larry | Posted on 05-05-2011

This anchorage is on the easterly waters of Peck Lake, east-southeast of flashing daybeacon #19.

We anchored at Peck Lake 5/3/11. We entered just south of Green 19 and saw nothing less than 13 feet. Head straight to the sign on the shore. We then anchored in 9 feet. Good holding. No bugs and no wind. It can be bouncy from the ICW. A great spot from which to head either north towards Vero or south to West Palm.

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Palm Beach Marine Surveyor Recommendation

Posted by Claiborne | Posted on 04-25-2011

As I’ve always said, experienced recommendations from fellow cruisers are worth their proverbial weight in gold!

Have used this very competent and professional surveyor in the past.
Price Marine Services Inc
Tom Price
772-546-0928
9438 SE Sharon St.
Hobe Sound, FL
Martin Veiner

I agree, in this business I think word of mouth of any marine vendor (including marine surveyors) is the most reliable source. As a marine surveyor and boat owner, I have seen the best and worst of them here in south Florida.
Capt. John Banister

Marine Surveryor Recommended in the West Palm Beach Region

Posted by Claiborne | Posted on 04-22-2011

Recommendations from fellow cruisers of this type are the best data anyone can possibly have in their hip pocket!

I just had an insurance survey done in that area (Lantana). A very knowledgeable friend referred me to the surveyor, and I was very satisfied with the outcome.
The surveyor’s name is Mark Rhodes, of Rhodes Marine and Consulting. His business address is in Port St. Lucie. His contact cell phone is (954) 646-3760.
Mark is certified, and I found him reasonable and easy to work with. Turnaround for the report was very timely. The focus of a pre-purchase survey
is different from an insurance survey, but I would definitely use him again.
Jim

5 ft Depth Reported On the AICW near Donald Ross Bridge (Statute Mile 1009, Juno Beach, FL)

Posted by Larry | Posted on 04-17-2011

The waterway stretch cited below through Juno Beach is straight and narrow with no markers. The dredges mentioned are most likely active during the week, so observe caution when passing. High tide was at 8:53 the morning of the 17th.

8 a.m. today (4/17/11) Juno Beach on ICW north of MM1010, approx. 1/4 mile south of Donald Ross bridge — near the top of the tide. We bumped softly (5 ft. draft). Large construction area to the east of “bump.” Dredges nearby but not active when we were passing through (Sunday).
Skipper Patrece Colburn

Just passed through there this AM 4/27/11 and did not find a problem with depth, I carried at least 7 feet.
Ivan

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Praise for Palm Harbor Marina, AICW Statute Mile 1021.5

Posted by Larry | Posted on 04-13-2011

Palm Harbor Marina flanks the AICW’s western banks, in West Palm Beach, FL, immediately south of the Flagler Memorial Bridge and just north of marker #12.

If, like us, you rate marinas on location, this one is fabulous. Right in the center of West Palm. And, as said by others, a great facility with what must be the best floating docks on the East Coast.
Captain John Walsh

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Jupiter Federal Hwy. Bridge Opening Normally, AICW Statute Mile 1005

Posted by Larry | Posted on 12-31-2010

Good News: After several days of opening only its south span, the Jupiter Federal Hwy Bridge seems to be back in full operation.The Jupiter/U.S. 1 Federal Highway Bridge crosses the combined paths of the AICW and Loxahatchee River at Statute Mile 1005, west of unlighted marker #3. The closed vertical clearance for this span is 26 feet

Today when we transited past Jupiter Federal Bridge, it functioned normally, with both spans opening.
Skipper Kevin

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