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    • Oct 6, 2018by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 32.0758,-80.9599999

      Report from Fields Cut, Problem Stretch, AICW Statute Mile 575


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      Fields Cut, a Cruisers Net Problem Stretch listing for years, is the southern tip of South Carolina’s Waterway and intersects the Savannah River. Mid to high tide is recommended. The range mark sited below is the northwest final light on the Long Island Crossing Range on the west side of the cut north of R50, the last ATON before entering the Savannah River. Our thanks to Carol and Frank Schubauer for this report via Hank Pomeranz of Carolina Yacht Care.

      As received from SV Hakuna Matata with Carol and Frank Schubauer…draft 4.5’

      “Entered Fields Cut 27 minutes before low tide. Saw 12′ at entrance lowest we saw was 7’9″ on channel. Must favor the range mark exiting the cut and not aim for red mark. We bumped and had to move over toward the range mark for 18′ of water. “

      Also “R40 at Ramshorn Creek is laying in the sand”.      {See Chart Link below}

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Stretches” Listing For Fields Cut

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    • Oct 26, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 32.0877,-80.93219999

      Healy Report: Fields Cut, AICW Problem Stretch Mile 575


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      Fields Cut is always an area to approach cautiously and at mid to high tide. Our thanks to experienced cruiser Jim Healy for his observations and advice. See /163492 for more comments on markers in Fields Cut.

      As of 10/24/2017 at 11h00, tide +6.0 ft, we saw 13.5 ft between the North entrance to Field’s Cut and G”47,” so about 7.5 ft at MLW. The entrance itself was 18 ft. R”48A” continues to appear off-station to the east, but HONOR FLOATING RED R”48A.” Pass east of R”48A.” Except for these two sandpiles, the rest of the cut was not a problem.

      FOLLOW THE OUTSIDE RADIUS OF ALL BENDS!

      The south entrance of Fields Cut was 13.5 feet at +6.0 on the tide, so 7.5 feet at MLW.

      Southbound, watch for strong cross-currents at the mouth of the Savannah River.

      Jim

      Peg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary, currently at Rock Creek, Pasadena, MD
      http://gilwellbear.wordpress.com
      Monk 36 Hull #132
      MMSI #367042570
      AGLCA #3767
      MTOA #3436

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Stretches” Listing For Northern Fields Cut

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    • Oct 10, 2013by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Good Passage through Northern Fields Cut, AICW Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 574

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      The intersection of Northern Fields Cut and the Wright River lies north of the intersection of the Waterway and the Savannah River. Shoaling there has always been an issue and even with last year’s dredging, shallow depths might be expected. However, Captain Poovey’s report brings more good news about recent depths.

      I came through here today(10-8-13) from the North at 1:15 PM (two hours past high tide). I stayed very close (25′) to Green “47” and stayed to the green side for over three hundred yards into the canal.
      I saw nothing less the 17 feet of depth. I learned the hard way last year when I strayed to the Red side and found the bottom and $1,200 in prop repairs! Tough lesson.
      Bob Poovey m/v Threadbare

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Stretches” Listing For Northern Fields Cut

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    • Jul 8, 2013by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Another Depth Report from Fields Cut, AICW Statute Mile 575

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      Fields Cut lies just north of the intersection of the Waterway and the Savannah River. Shoaling there has always been an issue and even with last year’s dredging, shallow depths might be expected. However, Captain Quinn’s report brings good news about recent depths at dead low tide.

      I was traveling in my Catalina along with a Lagoon 380 through Field’s Cut on the 7th of July 2013 we agreed to take different lines through the cut at dead low tide. Now we are not paying attention to the magenta line on this chart or any other chart we are dividing the water way in half right down the middle. The Lagoon went through traveling toward the Savannah River and stayed just to the ocean side of the middle of the cut and he marked 7 feet at the low point. I went through just to the inland side of the middle of the cut and marked 10 feet at dead low tide.
      Captain Kevin R Quinn

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    • Apr 26, 2013by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Shoaling Confirmed in Northern Fields Cut, AICW Statute Mile 574

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      The “AICW Problem Stretch” at the intersection of northern Fields Cut and Wright River was dredged three years ago and was more or less clear through the end of 2012. However, as recent reports confirm and Captain Healy observes, shoaling is once again beginning to occur.

      North entrance of Fields Cut is a BIG problem. At +1.2′, a sailboat in front of us grounded mid-channel. We saw less than 5′ on the Green side. Later radio traffic said better water depth was found in the RED quarter, but I can’t personally confirm that. Also, Later radio traffic indicated several groundings.
      So, control depth at normal low would less than 4′. Less for celestial low tides.
      FOLLOW THE OUTSIDE RADIUS OF ALL BENDS!
      Note: we followed small passenger ship American Star through Fields Cut. At +1.2, that small cruise ship can make Fields Cut, Watts Cut and Ranshorn Creek.
      Peg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary
      Currently at Beaufort, SC
      Monk 36 Hull #132
      MMSI #367042570
      AGLCA #3767
      MTOA #3436

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Stretches” Listing For Northern Fields Cut

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    • Apr 26, 2013by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Depth Report from South Fields Cut, AICW Statute Mile 575

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      Fields Cut lies just north of the intersection of the Waterway and the Savannah River. Shoaling there has always been an issue and even with last year’s dredging, shallow depths can be expected. Follow the link below for the detailed specs on this AICW problem stretch to learn more!

      As of 4/24/2013 at 12h17:
      Field Cut tide data: Low – 14h17
      At 12h13: +1.2 against normal low reference on my Garmin CP almanac…
      Readings, northbound:
      South entrance is not a problem; slightly favor RED (west)
      Approx 1000 ft north, favor RED; avoid the docks on the east shore (inside radius of that first bend. We saw 10.3′ at 60 ‘ from the docks
      FOLLOW THE OUTSIDE RADIUS OF ALL BENDS!
      Peg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary
      Currently at Beaufort, SC
      Monk 36 Hull #132
      MMSI #367042570
      AGLCA #3767
      MTOA #3436

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    • May 12, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      Report on Fields Cut, AICW Statute Mile 575

      Severe shoaling has shelved out from the southern and southeastern banks, just north of the Fields Cut/ICW’s intersection with Savannah River

      Came thru this morning (April 8, 2011) and stayed closer to the green side, never saw less than 11 MLW. While this seems like great news, since the 7′ MLW hump at the north side is still there, you still have to play the tide if you draw 6′ +!

      I came through Fields Cut today at dead low tide. Called TowBoatUS for advice which was spot on. When entering Fields from the south, hug the red side. Lots of water.
      When in the cut, stay center. The lowest I saw was 7-8′. When exiting the north end favor just to the green side of center. Again 6-7′ of water.
      Skipper BobK

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    • Nov 4, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Advice on Low Tide Passage through AICW/Fields Cut (Statute Mile 575)

      Until it was dredged this past spring, the Fields Cut stretch of the AICW, between Wright River and Savannah River, was the source of numerous groundings. Despite the dredging these comments support the contention that there is sto;; shoaling on the southeast side of southern Fields Cut, beneath the magenta line, just as the canal takes its last swing before entering the Savannah River. The advice given by Capt. Jamie and by others has been heeded successfully this fall.

      Came through Fields Cut just above the Savannah River yesterday on our way south at absolute low tide with a 5 ft draft. If you stay in the middle and then closer to NW side at the southern end of the cut, depths were no less than 11 feet all the way. Do not follow the magenta line on your electronic charts.
      Captain Jamie McLane aboard Wanderer’s Rest

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    • Oct 28, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Successful Passage of A Crowded Fields Cut, AICW Statute Mile

      ALLEZ is a 50ft trawler with a draft of 4.5 ft and had no problems with the dredged Fields Cut which is the final leg of the SC AICW before crossing the Savannah River.

      Larry,
      Fields Cut whole length was a piece of cake. Then we met a tug and barge coming into the southern entrance of the cut and we had to move to the Green and near the end of the dock on the left. This Captain was cool as he had to get the barge on the range and was right on the Red side close but talked us over to his starboard side, as he was port to the Red side and we made it.
      The other side was also a piece of cake once we crossed the Savannah River. Trick: do this passage from two hours before high tide.
      Captains Bob and Helen aboard M/Y ALLEZ

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    • May 9, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      AICW/Fields Cut Depths Still A Problem

      When I read the message below from Captains Todd and Brenda Lanning, it occurred to me that I misspoke last week when, in an SSECN Alert, I stated that the only AICW problem stretch left in the two Carolinas was found at the intersection of northern Alligator River/AICW and Albemarle Sound (in North Carolina). As Todd and Brenda learned, depths along the southern portion of Fields Cut (just a short hop north of this passage’s intersection with the Savannah River), can still run much too shallow at low tide.
      So, you may be asking, why hasn’t this section of the Waterway enjoyed the “stimulus” dredging that has so enhanced the AICW along the rest of it’s run through both Carolinas. I asked the Army Corps of Engineers that very question not too long ago, and was told that their survey missed the shoaling on southern Fields Cut.
      Dredging was performed, however, on northern Fields Cut, where this passage leaves the Wright River. If you follow the links below, you will see we have separate “AICW Problems” listings for both these waters.
      So, do take care when cruising from Savannah River through the southern 1/3 of Fields Cut, and time your passage for mid to high tide if possible. Follow the links below for more specific advice.

      Greetings again,
      We just transited Fields Cut at low tide and registered water less than 4.5 feet. Fields Cut is located just after you cross the Savannah River going north. The shallow area is between the range marker at the south end of the cut and the cement pilings on the east shore, roughly 100 yards of shallow water.
      Be careful out there!
      Todd & Brenda Lanning
      Life’s2Short
      1985 40′ Oceania Trawler

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Section” Listing For Southern Fields Cut

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