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    • Dec 27, 2016by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 26.7603,-82.13529999

      USCG Rescue in Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, FL


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      Another example of the US Coast Guard doing what they do so well! Thank you Station Fort Myers Beach, Air Station Clearwater and Charlotte Harbor Marine Emergency Response Team!

      COAST GUARD, PARTNER AGENCIES RESCUE 4 MISSING BOATERS IN CHARLOTTE HARBOR
      FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.— The Coast Guard rescued two adults and two children Monday in Charlotte Harbor after they were reported missing aboard their 16-foot boat.

      CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT

      CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO OF RESCUE

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Charlotte Harbor

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    • Dec 26, 2016by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 26.4238,-80.06739999

      Report from Bel Marra Anchorage, AICW Statute Mile 1042


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      This lake-like body of water makes for a great anchor down spot, in a region where there are few anchorages available. Lies on the Waterway’s westerly flank, north of the charted position of Bel Marra and Boca Raton. Our thanks to Austin Harrell for this report.

      Anchored 12-23-2016 Wind E / ENE /ESE 10-15 mph Upon backing down on 35 lb CQR with 5/1 scope 3/8 chain anchor held until up to approximately 2,000 rpm. Then it would slowly drag. I added 10 lb cadenary weight same drag rate once rode was taut. We came to the conclusion that since the wind shouldn’t shift we would stay. Conclusion: anchorage is fine with a chain rode or weighted rode under light to moderate conditions. I wouldn’t stay here in anything over 15 mph winds or stay with forecast shifting winds. Otherwise it’s a fine fair weather anchorage.
      Austin Harrell, Baba 30 Twilight

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For The Bel Marra Anchorage

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Bel Marra Anchorage

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    • Dec 25, 2016by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      Bahamas Chatter: QUESTIONABLE FUEL MEASUREMENTS IN BAHAMAS

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      Bahamas Chatter: QUESTIONABLE FUEL MEASUREMENTS IN BAHAMAS
      QUESTIONABLE FUEL MEASUREMENTS IN BAHAMAS
      Posted: 23 Dec 2016 12:16 PM PST
      NOTE TO CRUISERS: Based on the article below, it is a good idea to verify that you are getting the amount of fuel that you pay for in the Bahamas. Please post on the Chatter any discrepancies you find.

      Excerpts of article By NEIL HARTNELL
      Tribune Business Editor

      Sir Franklyn Wilson yesterday said he was “shocked” and “amazed” by assertions from a Government regulator that consumers are being short-changed at 50 per cent of the Bahamas’ gasoline pumps.

      The FOCOL Holdings chairman said he was unaware of the Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) findings, but emphasised that neither his firm – nor any other oil industry player – would seek to deliberately cheat the Bahamian public.

      “I couldn’t agree more; you should get what you pay for. There’s certainly no intent from us other than for people to get what they paid for,” he told Tribune Business.”

      Dr Ferguson-Bufford gave little insight into her findings at last week’s conference other than the headline ‘50 per cent’ figure, and there was no mention of the gas stations and companies where consumers were not receiving the volume of gasoline they were paying for.

      Disclosing the Bureau’s ‘rip-off’ findings, she said an inspection of fuel stations by the Bureau had found only half of the pumps measured volumes accurately.

      “We have three major service providers, and we’re talking about all of them; we’re not targeting one over the other. We found issues with all of them. We have work to do. We found deficiencies.”

      “We spoke to them, and they got their technicians to deal with the issue right away. You should get what you pay for.”

      The Bahamas has three major fuel providers – Sol Petroleum/Esso (Bahamas); Rubis/Texaco (Bahamas) and Freeport Oil Company (FOCOL)/ Shell.
      The oil/gasoline industry has subsequently been tight-lipped on the Bureau’s findings, with retail dealers contacted by Tribune Business referring this newspaper to their supplier head offices.

      Comments from Cruisers (1)

      1. J.D. French -  February 7, 2017 - 9:11 pm

        After 31/2 weeks of mixed activities (fishing,snorkeling, cruising) very active and on the boat a lot. We traveled from Walkers down to Hopetown and back up to Walkers with several hotel and fuel splashes at same locations each direction. Returning to Ft. Pierce mid June from Walkers area with a safety margin of fuel of 8o gallons. I have been powerboat crossing since the 1980s to Bahamas . Without boring detaiils we ran out of fuel 30 miles out of Ft Pierce. Coast Guard Came to our rescue. Gotta Love those great guys ! To be honest my fuel gauge is very accurate , but my Flo-Scan is spot on. I logged all fuel gallons I paid for. After all said and done , I did not get all of the fuel I paid for. . Buyer Beware.

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    • Dec 23, 2016by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 35.0628,-76.02259999

      Grounding and Rescue in Ocracoke Inlet, Pamlico Sound, NC


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      Despite good charted depths in the eastern waters of the inlet, the constant channel shifting and shoaling in the western portion make Ocracoke Inlet very dangerous without very specific local knowledge. This article should serve as a warning to prudent navigators!


      COAST GUARD RESCUES 3 OFF YACHT IN OCRACOKE INLET, NC
      ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The Coast Guard hoisted two men and one woman Thursday from a motor yacht in the Ocracoke Inlet.

      CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Ocracoke Inlet

      Comments from Cruisers (1)

      1. wade ehlen -  December 24, 2016 - 10:08 am

        In the book (not the movie) The Hunt for Red October a Soviet nuclear submarine enters Pamlico Sound through Okracoke Inlet. I guess literary license was used!

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    • Dec 22, 2016by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Recommended Medications to be Carried Onboard by Tony Pozun

      Once again we are indebted to Tony Pozun for sharing his years of experience as registered nurse, emergency medical technician and sailor with this list of basic medications to have onboard.

      Medications carried aboard
      Anthony Pozun, B.S., R.N.
      AHA CERTIFIED INST.
      NYS REGISTERED NURSE
      NYS CERTIFIED MASTER INSTRUCTOR
      FORMER/EMT/DSGT N.C.P.D. / INSTRUCTOR
      FORMER VOLUNTEER FD

      Meds dictated by those aboard, conditions, length of journey, size of the boat and other factors.

      LIST NOT FOR ALL: ONE SHOULD CONTACT HIS / HER DOCTOR FOR COMPLETE RECOMMENDED MEDICATIONS.

      Lacerations
      Iodine, Beta dyne
      Alcohol preps
      4 x 4 in gauze
      Steristrips (stitching)
      Assorted band aids
      2in and 4in cotton rolls
      ½ in bandage tape
      Triple Antibiotic
      One pair scissors
      Tweezers, Forceps

      Sea Sickness
      Meclizine, Transderm Scop patch Bonine, Dramamine
      Wrist bands
      Ginger tablets, coke

      Allergic Reactions
      Epi Pen
      Oral Benadryl 25mg
      Claritin tabs
      Prednisone 20 mg tabs

      Infection
      Neosporin ointment

      Asthma attack
      albuteral inhaler

      Cough
      Delsuym or OTC
      Menthol cough drops

      Anti inflammatory
      Advil/Motrin ibuprofen
      Aleve

      Pain
      Tylenol extra /ADVIL

      Nasal congestion
      Afrin spray
      Sudafed tabs

      Minor burns, abrasions
      Bactine, Lanaicaine spray

      Stings, bites
      HydrocortisoneCalamine
      Ambesol

      Gastric/Diarrhea
      Pepsid, Mylanta,
      Imodium

      Fractures/contusions
      Triangular bandage
      Various splints
      bandage
      Assorted ace bandage

      Cardiac chest pain
      Aspirin 325 megs

      Cardiac patient /potential
      Ambu bag
      air mask
      Defibrillator
      Review

      Medications needed is determined by length and type of voyage and size of boat passengers type etc

      Always debrief your crew/ passengers as to what medications they are on and location of same

      Know what to do to give Meds and outcomes before hand ..

      Plan ahead have a plan

      Anthony Pozun

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    • Dec 22, 2016by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.3223,-81.6589999

      No Wake Zone, east of Main Street Bridge, St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL


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      As stated below, this Slow/No Wake Zone is east of the Main Street Bridge in downtown Jacksonville. No date for completion is given.

      FLORIDA – ST JOHNS RIVER – TERMINAL CHANNEL: Slow/No Wake Zone, Precaution Area.
      Superior Construction will be conducting demolition and construction operations on the wharf structures located approximately 1,500 feet east of the Main Street Bridge on the north side of the St. Johns River, near downtown Jacksonville’s old shipyards. The Captain of the Port Jacksonville requests all mariners transiting the river east of the Main Street Bridge and adjacent to the north bank docks of the old shipyards, to proceed with caution and transit at a minimum safe speed to reduce wake.
      The work is scheduled to commence on or around January 6, 2017 and will continue over the course of several months. The demolition and construction work will normally take place on weekdays during daylight hours. The operations will involve several commercial vessels, including the use of crane and material barges to remove concrete debris and drive piles. There will be a continuous transit of loaded barges from the work site to the north bank shipyard docks near the mouth of Hogan Creek. Additionally, work vessels will be moored along the project site at night. If
      additional information is required, the Project Superintendent can be reached via landline at 904-292-4240. Jobsite operators will be monitoring marine VHF Channel 16. Chart 11491 LNM 51/16

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Main Street Bridge

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    • Dec 21, 2016by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Bahamas Chatter: West End Customs

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      Bahamas Chatter: West End Customs
      West End Customs
      Posted: 20 Dec 2016 05:08 AM PST
      Has the customs and immigration office reopened at the West End?…thank you

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    • Dec 20, 2016by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Bahamas Chatter: West End Old Bahama Bay

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      Bahamas Chatter: West End Old Bahama Bay
      West End Old Bahama Bay
      Posted: 19 Dec 2016 11:04 AM PST
      Passing thru Old Bahama Bay in the next few weeks. Last update was no water,electric, but docks OK. Any update from boaters who have stayed? Thanks, Jimmy

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    • Dec 19, 2016by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 29.722,-81.24589999

      Another Grounding at Matanzas Inlet/AICW Intersection, Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 793


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      The Matanzas Inlet/Waterway intersection has been the cause of several recent groundings. See a Nav Alert from November. Our thanks to Charles Solomon for sharing his unfortunate experience.

      26′ Searay Sundancer thrown aground at marker 81C on Friday night 12-16-16 just before sunset. Operating at 6-8 knots. We were manuvering to West side of ICW after sighting green floating / temp marker 81C northbound and caught by a stiff current. This area is a dogleg channel deep to the west shoreline (per SeaTow). Boat rolled over almost 45 degrees on the starboard side . Backed off the engine and she righted but we were hard aground sideways to the current. Had to wait about 2 hours for the tide and powered off. Brand new engine overheated and we took a tow to St. Augustine.
      Charles Solomon

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Stretches” Listing For the AICW/Matanzas River Intersection

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To This AICW Problem Stretch

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    • Dec 19, 2016by:   Larry Dorminy 2 Comments

      Bahamas Chatter: Chub Cay

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      Bahamas Chatter: Chub Cay
      Chub Cay
      Posted: 18 Dec 2016 10:09 AM PST
      FYI Chub Cay Marina closed until sometime 2017. NO CUSTOMS CLEARANCE in Chub Cay.

      Comments from Cruisers (2)

      1. Billy Cannon -  March 23, 2017 - 5:44 pm

        Understand they are trying to open in April 2017. You can contact them by email .

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      2. Tyler Swanson -  March 1, 2017 - 10:05 am

        Planning Abaco trip from SW Florida (Punta Gorda) via Okeechobee leaving April 7, 8, or 9. 17+ knot power boat. Would like crossing buddy boat. swansontyler7@gmail.com

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    • Dec 18, 2016by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 27.4439,-82.69069999

      Vehicular Traffic Concerns over Openings, Longboat Pass Bridge, GICW Statute Mile 85


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      With a closed vertical clearance of 17ft, Longboat Pass Bridge crosses Longboat Pass which separates Longbeach and Bradenton Beach, south of Tampa Bay near Statute Mile 85.

      Longboat Key petitions for bridge-opening fixes
      -Terry O’Connor News Editor
      U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Longboat Key, said he would intervene with the Coast Guard to help change the bridge-opening schedule.
      CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY from www.yourobserver.com

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Longboat Pass

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    • Dec 18, 2016by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 26.2901,-80.08139999

      Two Boats Destroyed by Fire on Waterway in Hillsboro Beach, FL


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      Hillsboro Beach is a barrier island on the east side of the Waterway between Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach.

      BROWARD NEWS
      Burning boat drifts into another boat, sets it afire
      by Anne Geggis
      No one was hurt, but a lot of boat went up in smoke Saturday afternoon when a burning, unmanned craft drifted into a docked boat suspended above the Intracoastal Waterway in Hillsboro Beach.
      CLICK HERE FOR FULL STORY AND VIDEO

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