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Good Words for River Dunes Marina, AICW Statute Mile 173.5

Larry — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:50:55 +0000

River Dunes Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is located off the AICW’s run along Neuse River, in Broad Creek between unlighted daybeacons #1 and #2.

We spent the night of Sunday 20th May at River Dunes on our Beneteau 50′. The marina facilities are first rate, the staff are helpful and professional, one of the nicest we have visited. We could not eat at the restaurant as it closes at 3pm on Sunday and doesn’t reopen until later in the week. The one big negative as far as we are concerned was the lack of cell phone reception – if you are with AT&T, basically there is no service, I am told others have spotty reception, to make thing worse the wifi does not really cover the marina docks well.
Andrew

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More Good Words for Casper’s Marine Service, AICW Statute Mile 229

Larry — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:45:12 +0000

Family owned and operated, Casper’s Marine Service lies at the western foot of the Swansboro channel -northeast of flashing daybeacon #46C in Swansboro, NC.

On Saturday 19th May 2012 we spent an overnight at Caspers on our Beneteau 50′. The proximity to the local town makes this an ideal stopping place. The marina staff go out of their way to be helpful from the dock hands on arrival to the ride to Piggly Wiggly for groceries. The docks are fixed and in good condition and as the tidal range seemed small no extra tie up measures were necessary. The Ebb tide brings a strong current but it is in line with the docks and therefore isn’t a problem. The one both positive and negative is Caspers lies more or less directly on the ICW and unfortunately not everyone slows to a no wake speed!
Andrew

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Hazard: Sunken Vessel, AICW Statute Mile 828, Ormond Beach, FL

Larry — Mon, 21 May 2012 21:36:20 +0000

This sunken vessel is in the Waterway adjacent to Holly Hill, just south of Ormond Beach.

FLORIDA-ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY-MATANZAS INLET-MOSQUITO LAGOON-HALIFAX RIVER: Hazard to Navigation
There is a partially submerged white 29ft S/V named Antares in approximate position 29-14.598N 081-01.765 in the vicinity of Halifax River Daybeacon 29 (LLNR 39995). Mariners are advised to use caution while transiting the area. Chart 11485

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Roanoke River Lighthouse Photo Gallery

Claiborne — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:39:52 +0000

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Navigational Aid Destroyed Between Key West and Dry Tortugas, Northwest of Boca Grande Key

Claiborne — Mon, 21 May 2012 19:07:17 +0000

When I first viewed the notice below, cherry picked from the Local Notice to Mariners, I was perplexed, as I have never heard of the “Lake Passage Channel.” And, it didn’t help that the USCG came up with some very cryptic Lat/Lons. Finally, I was able to determine that the missing aid to navigation in question seems to lie northwest of Boca Grande Key, on a stretch of water that some cruisers use to anchor while journeying between Key West and the Dry Tortugas. So, if this should describe you, be on the lookout for what’s left of “destroyed” marker #18.
The Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net is declaring a Navigational Alert for these waters.

FLORIDA-KEY WEST HARBOR AND APPROACHES-LAKE PASSAGE CHANNEL: Hazard to Navigation
The Coast Guard received a report that Private Aid Lake Passage Channel Daybeacon 18 (LLNR 15325) in position 24-32-19.536N, 082-00-41.349W is destroyed with 2 feet of the pile above the waterline. Mariners are advised to use extreme caution when transiting the area. Chart 11441

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Sunset After The Storms

Claiborne — Mon, 21 May 2012 13:52:18 +0000

Sunset after the storms. Fernandina Beach, FL
Susan Leaf
s/v Soteria

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admin — Mon, 21 May 2012 10:00:18 +0000

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2011 Weekly Winners

Ladys Island Swing Bridge Opening for Sailboat	Early Morning in Beaufort, SC	Curious Manatee	Dismal Swamp Canal Cruising
On The Way to Cape Lookout	Apalachicola Shrimp Boats	Baby Dolphin Plays in the Wake	A Happy Boat	Jacksonville Blues
Staniel Cay Sunset	Christmas Eve Sunrise on St. Lucie River	Belhaven Sunrise at the Docks	Thanksgiving, 2011 Feast at St. Marys	Foggy Morning at Carters Cove Marina
Morning Mist on the Virginia Cut	Mary’s Sentinels at Dowry Creek Marina	Isle of Hope Marina Sunset	Boot Key Harbor Entrance Sunset	Gasparilla Island Lighthouse
Sailing to Weather	Waccamaw River Anchorage	New Roosevelt Bridges – Stuart, FL	St. Augustine Lighthouse	Fireworks at Compass Cay
Black Skimmer	Bahamian Iguana	Fish Attack	Beaufort NC Sunset	Great Bridge, VA
Charleston Battery	Conch Salad	Fishers Bay Sunset	Beaufort At Dawn	Ravenal Bridge, SC
GPS Locator	Kicking Back	Ravenel Bridge, SC	Pirate Dog!	Fish House Dock
Hermitage, Cat Island	Schooner Days	Not So Dismal Afterall	Winter Day, Keys!	Boat Parade
Sailing Back	Racing Summer	Hog Island Lighthouse	Sunrise, River Dunes	Marathon Sunset

Good Words for Osprey Marina, AICW Statute Mile 373

Larry — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:53:42 +0000

Osprey Marina lies at the southern foot of AICW section known officially as the Pine Island Cut (a. k. a. “the Rock Pile”), just as the Waterway sweeps south into beautiful Waccamaw River. Osprey Marina is one of the finest marinas you will ever discover, and these good folks are A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

We visited Osprey earlier this week (17th May 2012) on our 50′ Beneteau, with a 6′ draft in an attempt to avoid some nasty storms. What a great place, a real hidden gem! Great surrounding, helpful staff, including driving us into town to refill our propane tank. The marina is clean and well cared for. We will be back.
Andrew

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A Good Visit to Carolina Beach State Park Marina, AICW Statute Mile 297

Larry — Mon, 21 May 2012 00:47:21 +0000

The long awaited remodeling and reopening of this fine facility has happened! The State Park entrance channel cuts off from the AICW, at the western end of Snows Cut, between markers #163 and #165.

Having stayed at Wrightsville beach on the way south and finding the noise from the bridge too much we decided to give Carolina Beach state park a try. On 18th May 2012 in our Beneteau 50′, 6′ draft we stayed on the A dock ‘T’ head. We were initially assigned the B dock ‘T’ head but found the draft to be less than 6′ MLW so moved to A dock for deeper water (~7′ MLW). The park offers great walks, a quiet night, power and water, just what we needed and all for $30. If you are skilled at handling your boat in tight places this is a good stop.
Andrew

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Continued Praise for Leland Oil Company, McClellanville, SC, AICW Statute Mile 430

Larry — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:28:08 +0000

We understand from many sources that Leland Oil Company Marina, under a new owner, is making big improvements, including new floating docks, to this very affordable facility – long a source of good fuel prices. We hear, too, that the owner will take time to drive you to nearby stores. Also note that if you have never visited the backwater village of McClellanville, SC, you owe it to yourself to stop here and at least take in the community. It’s like stepping into a time machine that transports you to what most of the Low Country must have looked like 50 years ago. Try it, you might just like it!

We haven’t been there since Leland Oil Company began the renovation. Jeremy Creek was being dredged during our last visit, and we were extremely happy with the rumor
that there was a possibility of a dock in progress. We own six acres on Drayton Lane, immediately across from ‘Gussie’s’ house, and the church which is on the grounds of the slave cemetery. (This church was turned on its foundation during Hurricane Hugo in 1989) McClellanville is on the Historic Registry for those who may not be aware; and the two restaurants in our small little town can compete with any 5 Star restaurant around. Plus, the seating is a lot more comfortable.
We are full-time cruisers and are proud of McClellanville for its citizens caring enough to progress slowly without spoiling its heritage. Since cruisers and McClellanville share a lot in common, we look forward to taking our sv Gypsysails into Jeremy Creek with the first opportunity that prevails.
Thank you Leland Oil Company, we will be sure to share with as many cruisers as we can, because they appreciate communities like ours.
Ginger & Maury Thompson

We stayed at Leland Oil in McClellanville on 16th May 2012 on our 50′ Benetau with a 6′ draft. The entrance to the the creek was a little shallow but no real problem (a foot above low). At the dock during a normal low tide we still had 6″ on the bottom. Plenty of space on the new dock easy tie up and departure. The fishing boats all respected the no wake which made for a very pleasant quiet nights sleep, we will visit again.
Andrew

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