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    • Oct 18, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      ‘Millions Have Been Made’: Frank Stick changes careers by Gilbert M. Gaul

      Second in our series: Frank Stick was looking to land more than a few bluefish when he visited the Outer Banks in the 1920s, the illustrator and sportsman saw opportunity here.

      Frank Stick is shown fishing along the New Jersey coast in the 1920s. Photo courtesy of the Maud Hayes Stick Collection at the Outer Banks History Center/N.C. State Archives

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    • Oct 11, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      A special time to remember the 1896 E.S. Newman rescue

      Joan Collins, second from right, and members of her family, from left, Patrick Jefferson, Deborah Jefferson, Marshall Collins, and far right, Sharon Warner, are shown onboard the deck of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge at the Baltimore Shipyard with Lt. Zackary Kearney, the vessel’s commander. Photo: Sharon Warner

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    • Oct 7, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      AIWA October 2023 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.
       
      AIWA October 2023 Newsletter
       
      All eyes on Washington, DC a they pass a Continuing Resolution and select a new Speaker of the House
      With the recent movement by the House of Representatives to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, Congress has offered us all more questions than answers in the coming weeks. The good news for us is that Congress did pass a Continuing Resolution that has funded the government through November 17th.

      For now, work continues on waterway projects with funding from FY23, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and additional supplemental funding. We look forward to progress on the FY24 appropriations bills prior to our annual meeting November 13-15, but we need to identify a new Speaker of the House first.

      In the meantime, below is a chart showing the current funding for the AIWW/IWW and NJIWW in the president’s budget and House and Senate bills.

       
      AIWA ANNUAL MEETING
      November 13-15, 2023
      Wilmington, NC, Aloft HotelRegistration & Sponsorship Information 

      available here!

      One month to go until the AIWA Annual Meeting on November 13-15. Early registration and the hotel room block ends on October 13.

      The agenda has a number of great topics, but we wanted to highlight the keynote address by Colonel Brad Morgan, District Commander of the Wilmington District. We are excited about his participation and all of our federal partners!

      In addition, we will host a panel led by Dr. Todd Bridges on Nature Based Solutions, and American Cruise Lines will share information about the recent completion of their coastal catamarans specifically designed for inland waterways. Plus much more!

      More information is available on the annual meeting website here. Please make your plans soon to join us in Wilmington. We look forward to seeing you next month!

       
      From our Partners at U.S. Coast Guard:
      Updated information regarding waterway closures at Causton Bluff Bridge near Thunderbolt, Georgia
      Special Notation: In September, the AIWA and numerous waterway stakeholders were informed about closures to the waterway due to construction at the Causton Bluff Bridge near Thunderbolt, Georgia. Through meetings and communications with the Georgia DOT (GADOT), project contractors, and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the GADOT made modifications to their construction plan to allow for increased transiting times for recreational and commercial users. We are grateful to everyone who worked on the modifications and increased openings. Below is a notice from the USCG and graphic depicting the schedule for openings.

      The Coast Guard is revising a temporary safety zone encompassing the Causton Bluff Bridge, on the Wilmington River, Savannah, GA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters for the planned demolition and removal of structural components of the original bridge, in preparation of the construction of a new span. This rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Savannah or a designated representative.

      On September 15, 2023, the Coast Guard published a temporary interim rule (TIR) with requests for comment. The TIR established a temporary safety zone encompassing the Causton Bluff Bridge, on the Wilmington River, Savannah, GA. When the rule was published, the Coast Guard immediately began receiving comments on the safety zone posted on the docket and emails sent directly to the Coast Guard. In order to address the concerns raised by the commenters, the Coast Guard made the determination not to enforce the original TIR until an updated enforcement schedule could be published through a new TIR. This new TIR takes into consideration the 24 comments received thus far on the previous TIR and revises the existing safety zone to provide the public with a schedule that equitably balances the needs of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GA DOT) and the waterway users.

      1. Dates:  This temporary interim rule is effective without actual notice from October 3, 2023 through November 30, 2023. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from October 2, 2023, until October 3, 2023. Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or before October 18, 2023.
      2. Public Participation and Request for Comments:  We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking and will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. Submitting comments. We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal Decision-Making Portal. To do so, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2023–0466 in the search box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, look for this document in the Search Results column, and click on it. Then click on the Comment option. If you cannot submit your material by using the Federal Decision-Making Portal, call or email the person in the point of contact below for alternate instructions.
      3. Point of Contact:  If you have questions on this rule, call or email LTJG Anthony Harris, Office of Waterways Management, Marine Safety Unit Savannah, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 912–652–4353 ext. 240, Anthony.E.Harris@uscg.mil.

      – U.S. Coast Guard District Seven
       

      The graphic above shows the times when the Causton Bluff Bridge area will be closed for transiting (shown in red). The graphic was created by Ted Arisaka and has been reviewed by Georgia DOT for accuracy.
       
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      Copyright © 2023. Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association. All rights reserved.

      The AIWA is a national non-profit organization with the mission of securing funding and support for the maintenance of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. We are the only organization dedicated to ensuring the future of the AIWW and proudly represent all stakeholders of the waterway. 

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    • Oct 5, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 33.9119,-78.01659999

      LNM: AICW Dredging MM 309 to Memorial Bridge, Cape Fear River, NC


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      NC – CAPE FEAR RIVER – DREDGE OPERATIONS

      The Dredge BALTIMORE will commence dredging operations in the Cape Fear River on or about October 13, 2023. The project is expected to continue until approximately June 2024. The dredging work limits are approximately between Cape Fear River Lighted Buoy 18 (LLNR 30470 [33°54.7156N / 078°0.9890W, 33.911927 / -78.016483]) and the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
      Scows will be towed from the jobsite to the Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Area in approximate position: 33-43-10.4669 N, 078-02-40.4923 W.
      The Dredge Operators will standby on channels #13 and #16 VHF-FM. Traffic should call 60 minutes prior to the expected time of passage. Project will be conducted twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days a week. To facilitate dredging of the navigation channel, USCG may temporarily relocate or remove some Aids to Navigation.

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    • Oct 4, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Wharf pilings and sawdust: Visiting Hyde’s lost villages, Hyde County, NC

      Drawing from maps created by a teacher and his students, historian David Cecelski aims to get a feel for the lumber mill villages in Hyde County that have long since disappeared.

      Hyde County road map, 1936. Lake Mattamuskeet occupies the map’s center-right section. The Pungo River forms the county’s western boundary. The body of water to the south and southeast is the Pamlico Sound. We can see the southern part of the Alligator River in the map’s upper righthand corner. Courtesy, State Archives of North Carolina

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    • Oct 2, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 36.0558,-76.619999

      Edenton’s history ‘an everyday part of life’ for its residents, Edenton, NC


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      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.​​

      The 1758 Cupola House is at 408 S. Broad St. in Edenton. Photo: Eric Medlin

      Click here for Edenton’s history ‘an everyday part of life’ for its residents by Eric Medlin
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    • Sep 26, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 36.5054,-76.35519999

      LNM: Alt ICW MM 7, Long Term Deep Creek Bridge Replacement, Dismal Swamp Canal, NC


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

      Click here for NTNI – Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project

      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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    • Sep 15, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 34.7217,-76.70399999

      Long a destination, Morehead City on road to change, AICW MM 205


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      The Atlantic Hotel, a long-gone Morehead City attraction, is shown in 1909. Photo: Tabitha Marie DeVisconti Papers, East Carolina University Digital Collections

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    • Sep 6, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 35.533,-76.5359999

      “The Salty Crab” Waterfront Restaurant Opens at Dowry Creek Marina, Belhaven, NC AICW MM 131.5


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      Dowry Creek Marina

      A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Dowry Creek Marina is owned by the Zeltner family who want to roll out the red carpet to transients, offering whatever you might need during your visit.  This highly praised and transient friendly marina lies off the AICW/Pungo River north of Belhaven, NC.

      “The Salty Crab” Waterfront Restaurant Opens at Dowry Creek Marina in Belhaven

      The Salty Crab Restaurant at the Dowry Creek Marina is Now OPEN. The picturesque new 5000 sq foot waterfront restaurant and bar served over 850 customers over the Labor Day Weekend as a steady stream of folks came by boat off the ICW and by road to enjoy the food and check out the new facility. Dowry Creek has plenty of dock space for visiting boats up to 195 ft with 9′ channel depth on the approach. In addition to 30 transient slips for overnight dockage, they have plenty of space for boats stopping in to get VALVTEC fuel and/or fill their own tanks at the restaurant There is also plenty of protected anchorage space in Upper Dowry Creek near the marina and easy access for dinghy parking at the pier. The Salty Crab features Chef Cody Johnson, and is open 7 days a week from 11 am until 10 pm serving a variety of seafood dishes, burgers, sandwiches, salads and more; and features a full bar with 22 beers on tap, a great wine selection and all of your favorite mixed drinks. Pizza, steaks and a full dinner menu will be added over the coming weeks in preparation for the fall boating season as the ICW fills with boats heading south towards the sunshine and warm winter temperatures. With the news, space is going fast, so make your reservations now if you want to reserve an overnight slip for the upcoming season.

      Stephen Zeltner

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    • Jun 24, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Gearing up for Hurricane Season – NC Coastal Federation

       
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      Dear friends of the coast,

      It’s hard to believe but we’re at the start of another Hurricane Season, and while experts predict this to be a near-normal season for activity, as we know all too well, it only takes one storm to cause devastating damage. That’s why, as you’ll read below, our staff has been working on an important list of things everyone can do to ready themselves and their yards for storms that may head our way, which will hopefully help eliminate some of the debris that inevitably finds its way into our creeks and sounds.

      – Todd Miller 

      Executive Director

       

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      The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially began on June first, and while we hope our coast will be safe from any storms, we know how important it is to remain prepared. Hurricane Florence devastated the state in 2018, littering the coast with marine debris and causing catastrophic damage. The Coastal Federation recognized a critical gap in disaster response, the need to remove the massive amounts of debris generated by Florence, and even smaller storms. So since 2019, we’ve had crews working out on the water nonstop to help pull debris like wood from docks and piers, abandoned boats, and other large-scale debris from our coastal waters.

      Now, at the beginning of another hurricane season, we’re asking you to tie it down. This simple reminder can apply to several items in and around your property. Ensure your boat is properly tied down from bow to stern if you’re unable to remove it from the water. Take any items that could get pulled out of your boat during heavy rain and wind, such as life jackets, ropes, and even bimini tops.

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      If you have a dock, take a moment to make sure there are no loose boards and that the dock is properly secured to the pilings, and bring in any coolers or chairs. 

      In your yard, it’s important to tie down or bring in your trash cans, secure any lawn furniture, and if you have any home improvement projects that are ongoing, be sure to tie down any lumber and bring in all tools and equipment. Our marine debris experts say it can help if you visualize what items on your property would be affected by four feet of flood water, and secure or remove those items.

      Learn more about the damaging effects of marine debris and what you can do to prevent it during huricane season, here. 

       
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      This month the Federation was awarded $1.6 million from the North Carolina Land and Water Fund Flood Risk Reduction Program to design and implement the restoration of 1,100 acres of ditched and drained timberland to wetlands within the Newport River watershed. The land which totals 1,400 acres was recently purchased by the N.C. Coastal Land Trust and will be transferred to the Federation later this year. The tract includes 1,100 acres of timberland and 300 acres of high-quality wetland habitat.

      The restoration will include blocking the flow from the drainage ditches to decrease the amount of water moving to the river during a storm. The project will also restore the floodplain area along the tributary running through the center of the property to allow for floodwater storage.

      Once the work is complete, it’s estimated that the property should be able to retain approximately 165 million gallons of runoff during a large storm! This will significantly reduce the volume and flow of polluted runoff entering the Newport River following each heavy rain.

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      Recently Coastal Review Editor Mark Hibbs joined PBS NC’s ‘Sci-NC’ host Frank Graff along with several others for a special screening of State of Change to discuss the show’s focus on natural solutions to climate change with a specific look at carbon sequestration.

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      We hope you will take a moment and tune into this important discussion, here.

       
       
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      Volunteers in our central region were busy this past month, helping with several marsh grass plantings.

      Recently our education staff held four different plantings at Carteret Community College, The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, Hammocks Beach State Park, and our future Center for Coastal Protection and Restoration on the banks of Bogue Sound.

      Altogether nearly 100 volunteers helped us plant a combined 8,000 plugs of smooth cordgrass and Saltmeadow Hay at the four different sites.

      Join us at our next volunteer event by subscribing to our events calendar, here.

       

       

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      This year, we are on track to accomplish one of our most ambitious goals to date for oysters: Restoring more than 20 million oysters coastwide with the addition of ten new acres of oyster reefs and launching the new Oyster Pathway in the Lower Cape Fear River. The ten acres of oyster reefs will include sanctuaries that are protected from harvest, patch reefs, and living shorelines that provide nearshore habitat. We’ll also restore the first reef in what will become the Lower Cape Fear River Oyster Pathway, a series of interconnected wetland and oyster habitats stretching more than ten miles along the lower Cape Fear River from Carolina Beach State Park to Smith Island.

      Please make a special mid-year gift today to help make a huge difference for oysters in 2023!

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      Have you grabbed your tickets yet for our annual Pelican Awards Ceremony and Taste of the Coast Celebration? This year there will be two separate events on one amazing evening!!

      We hope you’ll join us first at the Pelican Awards beginning at 4:30 pm at Joslyn Hall on the Carteret Community College campus, where we’ll honor and recognize our 2023 Pelican Award Winners who are crucial in helping us further our work. This event is free but registration is required.

      Later that evening, we hope you’ll join us for the festive Taste of the Coast Celebration. This event will feature a silent and live auction along with expertly paired food and drink pairings; proceeds support the Federation’s work protecting and restoring the coast. Be sure to check out our auction offerings beginning on June 30th.

      Early bird tickets are available right now, so don’t wait!

       

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      Here are a few of the latest news articles featuring the Federation’s work:

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