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    • NAV ALERT: LNM: Alt ICW MM 7, Deep Creek Bridge Closure, Jan 6 – Mar 21, Dismal Swamp Canal, NC

      Our thanks to Sarah Hill, Director of Dismal Swamp Welcome Center, for this notice.

      Please see below the temporary closure of the Deep Creek Bridge starting  Jan. 6th through March 21st  to facilitate  construction of the new Deep Creek bridge.  The Deep Creek bridge will remain in the closed to navigation position during this time.  Lake Drummond and the canal can still be accessed for paddling or boating excursions via the boat ramps along the canal or the South Mills Lock- which will continue to operate on normal schedule.  Boaters will be unable to enter or exit the canal through the Deep Creek Bridge/Lock during this period.

      Thanks,

      Sarah

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      Sector Virginia
      Marine Safety Information Bulletin

      (757) 374-3408
      VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil

      MSIB 001-25

      January 3, 2025

      Deep Creek Bridge Deviation

      Mariners are advised of an infrastructure refurbishment project on the Deep Creek Bridge, mile 11.1 over the Dismal Swamp Canal, in Chesapeake, Virginia. The project will require the bridge to be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position from January 6, 2025, through March 21, 2025, to facilitate construction of the new bascule span of the new bridge. During this time period, visitors to Lake Drummond will be able to access the Dismal Swamp Canal via the South Mills Locks in South Mills, North Carolina or from the various boat ramps along the canal.  Vessels transiting the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway will need to use the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal as an alternate route during this timeframe.

      Comments or concerns can be sent to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Virginia Waterways Management Division via email at virginiawaterways@uscg.mil

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    • Happy New Year! Edenton in 2025

      Edenton, NC - the prettiest town in the South!

      A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, historic Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events and places to visit! Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.​

      Happy New Year!

      2024 was an incredible year in Edenton, and we hope you had the chance to join us sometime throughout the year.

      From hosting Stage 5 of the Bass Pro Tour to celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Edenton Tea Party, Edenton’s calendar was packed full of events and activities for all ages!

      And 2025 is promising to be another incredible year in Edenton. Here are some of the highlights that we hope you’ll join us for during this next year.

      Pilgrimage Tour of Historic Homes and Sites

      One of the highlights of springtime in Edenton is the Pilgrimage Tour of Historic Homes and Sites, presented by the Edenton Woman’s Club. This self-guided tour explores the heart of historic Edenton and surrounding countryside, allowing visitors the opportunity to see inside beautiful homes from the 1700s to the 1900s. Don’t miss this two-day biennial event, happening in April!

       

       

      Sounds of Summer Concert Series

      Join us all summer long as we host a series of music festivals, starting the weekend of our Pilgrimage Tour. Set against the stunning backdrop of Edenton’s picturesque waterfront, enjoy live bands, food trucks, a beer garden, and more! So, make plans to visit Edenton for the weekend and bring a lawn chair or blanket to a free Sounds of Summer Concert this summer.

      44th Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour

      Edenton’s two-day Christmas Candlelight Tour is a beloved tradition for locals and visitors! This past year’s tour sold out early, leaving many people wishing they had gotten tickets sooner. Don’t make the same mistake this year! Advanced tickets for the popular tour will go on sale in July 2025. Mark your calendar and make plans now to enjoy the tour!

       

      This is only a taste of all of the exciting events we have planned during 2025. Check out our Calendar of Events as more events are added regularly.

      You can also check out our new 2025 Visitor Guide that includes an overview of special events, maps of Edenton and parking, and information on dining and lodging. It’s all the information you’ll need to plan the perfect trip to Edenton!

      As always, our Bed and Breakfasts are ready to welcome you to Edenton in 2025, and if you haven’t experienced their comfort, convenience, and charm, you’ll want to try their hospitality in this new year.

      We hope to see you in 2025!

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    • LNM: near AICW MM 205 Fireworks Safety Zone, Beaufort, NC

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      ON DECEMBER 31ST, A SAFETY ZONE WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR A FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON THE BEAUFORT RIVER ADJACENT TO THE BEAUFORT WATERFRONT. THE SAFETY ZONE INCLUDES ALL WATERS WITHIN A 150-YARD RADIUS OF THE FIREWORKS BARGE FROM 8PM TO 10PM. NO VESSELS OR PERSONS MAY ENTER, TRANSIT THROUGH, ANCHOR WITHIN, OR REMAIN WITHIN THE DESIGNATED AREA UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY ON-SCENE OFFICIAL PATROL.

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    • AIWA December 2024 Newsletter

      Cruisers Net is proud to be a member of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association whose lobbying work is crucial to keeping the Waterway navigable and safe. Your membership dollars directly support their vital work. Please join and encourage your boating neighbors to do likewise, regardless of their homeport.

       

      Celebrating 25 Years of Success at the AIWA 25th Anniversary Meeting November 18-20, 2024
      Charleston, SC

      The AIWA 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting was a celebratory success with over 80 participants representing 41 different organizations. Communication and collaboration was the focus of this pivotal gathering for the Association. Three of the program’s main goals were a look back at our accomplishments and waterway changes in the past, assess the current state of the waterway with current efforts, and explore new challenges and opportunities for the next 25 years. With support from a distinguished group of presenters, we achieved these goals as we now begin our next 25 years!

      The meeting began with presentations from our federal partners at the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Maritime Administration of the U.S. DOT (MARAD) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Their presentations covered a variety of topics including:

      • A keynote presentation by USCG Captain Frank DelRusso, Commander of Sector Charleston, on Sector Charleston activities and opportunities to participate in USCG efforts through collaboration and participation in local stakeholder groups
      • An update on the National Navigation Program and Beneficial Use of Dredged Material by Katie Brutsche from USACE Headquarters, including a specific presentation on their Engineering with Nature program by Safra Altman
      • The history of funding and waterway projects over the past 15 years from USACE Divisions
      • State of the Waterway presentations of recently completed projects and upcoming projects for all USACE Districts along the waterway in 2025
      • An update on the Marine Highways program from MARAD by Fred Jones
      • An update on survey and response programs including the Francis Scott Key Bridge response from NOAA by James Kirkpatrick

      After hearing from our federal partners, we invited Mike Sayre from the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas to highlight the connections between the marine manufacturers and the boating community. We concluded with a joint presentation from Julie Ufner of the National Waterways Conference and Brian Vahey of the American Waterways Operators providing a high-level perspective on Washington, DC and upcoming changes in the next Congress and Administration.

      Day two began with a presentation on the path of progress for new technologies and capacities in surveying and monitoring by our partners Lou Nash of Measutronics and Mike Carris of Trimble. Their presentation offered a great bridge from day one as they identified how constant innovation has led to efficiencies and accuracy in moving waterway maintenance projects forward as we look to move the AIWA forward.

      Moving from management and planning to waterway dredging with our industry panel, we invited Devon Carlock of Cottrell Contracting Corporation, Stan Ekren of Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, Craig Seibert of Southwind Construction and Chris Gillespie of Marinex Construction to share challenges and opportunities in dredge operations. Key takeaways included investments by the dredging industry to increase capacity, safety enhancements and concerns, and efforts to streamline bidding and contracting for federal projects.

      Continuing to build on recent successes along the waterway with the innovative use of dredged material, we invited Krystyna Powell from USACE to highlight regulatory challenges and Ram Mohan and Rob Holmes to showcase efforts underway to expand the use of natural systems to increase coastal resiliency. The AIWA is proud to support the efforts at the University of Georgia’s Institute for Resilient Infrastructure Systems, and serve on the Technical Advisory Committee for the Tidelands Project led by Auburn University, University of Pennsylvania and University of Virginia.

      Our final panel highlighted key areas we believe the AIWA can make a difference in waterway advocacy over the next 25 years. They include communication and coordination on bridge replacement projects that impact vessel movement through the waterway, encroachment and access along the waterway, and safety of dredge operations through increased education to our recreational community. These discussions were led by Hal Pitts at USCG District 5, Janet Zimmerman from the Florida Inland Navigation District and Devon Carlock of Cottrell Contracting.

      We want to thank all of our speakers, sponsors and attendees for your participation in our 25th Anniversary meeting. Anchors aweigh for another 25 years!

      Photos CW USCG Captain Frank DelRusso | Brad Pickel, Vance Hull, Devon Carlock | AIWA 25th Anniversary Annual Meeting in Charleston, SC | Dylan Davis, USACE-SAD 
      Click here for Annual Meeting PowerPoint Presentations
       
      What We’re Watching in Washington, DC:
      Second Continuing Resolution Congressional Vote

      Yesterday on January 17th, Congressional leaders released a Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the government until March 14th. This is the second CR they have passed for FY 2025. The first was signed into law on September 26. The first CR expires on December 20th so Congress must pass this bill by Friday or the federal government will shut down. While a second CR was not unexpected, we waited until the bill was released to try and identify impacts to the waterway.

      The next step in the process is for the House of Representatives to vote on the CR and forward the bill for a vote by the U.S. Senate. While the CR will likely be signed into law before Christmas (and hopefully by Friday), there are concerns with the bill language that could delay its passage. The concerns are primarily based on the additional programs and funding increases that were included on the bill in lieu of passing only a continuation of funding at current levels.

      One item of note for the waterway is that the bill includes over $100 billion in disaster relief, of which a portion will be allocated to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. USACE will be required to submit a work plan with identified projects within 60 days after bill passage and this could include funding for dredging projects along the waterway that were impacted by hurricanes.

      The table below reflects the current breakdown of funding as it stands today. In addition, the House and Senate have also included the following amounts in the Additional Dredging Needs funding pots which we are eligible to receive.

      • General Navigation – House: $931.945 million, Senate: $20 million
      • Inland Waterways – House: $50 million, Senate: $64.987 million
      • Small, Remote & Subsistence Navigation – House: $90 million, Senate: $329,178 million

      We will await passage of the next appropriations bill before we are able to identify our final funding amounts for FY25. However, the good news is that contracted work continues on the waterway and we are not yet facing impacts from this delay.

       
      Happy Holidays from the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association
      Photo above from Marine Industries Association of Palm Beach County (MIAPBC) Boat Parade 2024
       
       
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    • Merry Christmas! from the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center


      Set in beautiful Camden Count, NC, the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center provides free dockage for cruisers' on the Dismal Swamp AICW Alternate Route

      A SEASON’S GREETINGS from Dismal Swamp Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!  The Dismal Swamp Route departs the southbound Waterway at MM 7.2. Your southbound alternate is the Virginia Cut through Great Bridge, VA. 

       

       

       

       Sarah Hill, TMP
      Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome CenterChairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority

      2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976

      252-771-8333 | shill@camdencountync.gov
      www.DismalSwampWelcomeCenter.com

      www.VisitCamdenCountync.com  

      Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For the Camden TDA/Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

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    • 10 Reasons Why We are Thankful to Live in Edenton, NC


      Edenton, NC - the prettiest town in the South!

      A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, historic Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events and places to visit! Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.​

      https://www.visitedenton.com/

      Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family!

      During this holiday season, I am always reminded of the many reasons why I am thankful to live in Edenton. 

      From its natural beauty to its charming downtown and welcoming community, Edenton offers many reasons to be thankful.

      If you’ve never visited Edenton, I’d like to invite you to spend part of the holiday season with us! You can book a comfortable and conveniently located room at one of our Bed and Breakfasts and experience all of the charm of Edenton during the holidays.

      I know that you’ll quickly see why we are so thankful to live in Edenton! I hope to see you soon.

      Erienne Mizell,
      Tourism Director
      Visit our website!

      101 W Water St, Edenton, North Carolina 27932

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    • Today’s Coastal Review: Eastern NC’s black bears: How hunters helped save a species – Coastal Review

      In the NC Cut, my family and I came upon what we thought was a Mickey Mouse balloon floating across the ICW. It was a black bear!

      Special report: The state’s black bear population was in trouble 50 years ago, but research and conservation measures put in place in the decades since — with hunters’ “direct cooperation” — have enabled the species to recover, although not everyone is happy.

      Click here for Today’s Coastal Review: Eastern NC’s black bears: How hunters helped save a species
      11/26/2024 by Jennifer Allen

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    • Good Words on Facebook for Washington, NC

      Whether you want to revisit the past or satisfy your curiosities, discover the arts or explore your true nature, you can do it from the heart of the Inner Banks - Washington, North Carolina. 800 546 0

      Every season in Washington, NC, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, brings something new and exciting. Enjoy local festivals, area concerts, or waterfront adventure.

      Our State Magazine 

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    • Shared Photo: Sunrise Skiff – Coastal Review

      A fishing skiff anchored at the North River Bridge in Otway, in Carteret County, is nearly silhouetted at dawn recently. Photo: Doug Waters, coastalreview.org.

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