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    • Apr 8, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Wounded Nature -Working Veterans’ April Newsletter

      Wounded Nature-Working Veterans organizes cleanups to address the many wildlife critical coastal areas that have never been cleaned. If you would like to volunteer and if you have a suitable boat (see below), the next scheduled cleanup is April 22.

      Public beach and roadside cleanups benefit the travel & tourism Industry. Our coastal cleanups benefit wildlife.

      Improving South Carolina’s Seafood Population and Production!

      On March 25th, 2017, Boeing, Bosch, Charleston Southern University Women’s Volleyball Team, SC Department of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife Service and the general public worked with Wounded Nature – Working Veterans to make a real coastal difference.

      Trash and debris that poison, entangle and injures marine wildlife was removed from Charleston Harbor. In place of the trash and debris, an oyster bed that we started laying last year, was extended and has begun filtering the water around this island.

      Getting wet, dirty, smelling like pluff mud, feeding the mosquitoes, gnats and flies, acquiring some scratches, scrapes and cuts is just a small part of what these volunteers endured to make a real coastal difference.

      Cleanup news
      Coastal Cleanup April 22nd, 2017
      Capers Island

      Low tide is 11:23. Wounded Nature boats should leave the ramp around 8:30 and spend several hours removing trash and debris from the high tide line area.

      Meeting location:
      We will be launching from the Buck’s Hall Boat Ramp. We will be performing this coastal cleanup in conjunction with the Power Boat Squadron.

      Currently, we cannot take on any additional volunteers for this project unless they have a boat and are willing to return with some trash and debris in their boat.

      Overnight primitive camping on the beach will be available with a permit from SC DNR. Permits available at: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/mlands/specregshp.html

      At Wounded Nature-Working Veterans we organize cleanups to address the many wildlife critical coastal areas that have never been cleaned. Most areas can only be accessed by boat. For us, there is no need to further study the problem, we are focused on remedial action and getting tons of trash and debris removed from our coastal areas. We do make a real difference! Our work results in increased fish and shellfish populations and reduced debris deaths for dolphins, manatees, sea turtles and endangered coastal wildlife.
      Small personal donations allow us to carry out our greatly needed mission!

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    • Apr 8, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 33.9303,-77.99649999

      Photo from Deep Point Marina, Southport, NC, Cape Fear River, AICW Statute Mile 307


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      910-269-2380 The new 82-slip Deep Point Marina is located on the Cape Fear River in Southport, NC, and offers fuel and transient dockage, as well as daily, monthly and annual slip rentals. The marina is adjacent to the new Bald Head Island Ferry Terminal, which houses a snack bar (open seasonally) that offers grab-and-go food options, soft drinks, beer, wine and coffee. In addition, the Deep Point Marina is convenient to Southport's shopping, restaurants and historic district, and offers easy ocean access.
      910-457-7380

      Peter Kurki, Managing Director of Cape Fear Marina/Bennett Brother Yachts of Wilmington, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, recently visited Deep Point Marina, another SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR in Southport, and very kindly sent us this beautiful day photo of the docks at Deep Point Marina, a sister marina to Bald Head Island Marina and yet another SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!.


      Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Deep Point Marina

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      Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Bennett Brothers Yachts/Cape Fear Marina

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      Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Bald Head Island Marina

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    • Apr 8, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Bahamas Chatter: Porgee Rocks Light missing

      Explorer Charts - the best charts for the Bahamas and Exumas

      Explorer Chartbooks, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET PARTNER, has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.

      Bahamas Chatter: Porgee Rocks Light missing
      Porgee Rocks Light missing
      Posted: 07 Apr 2017 04:32 AM PDT
      The charted light on Porgee Rocks east of Nassau Harbour (Fl 3s 8m 5M, near 25° 03.98′ N/77° 14.61′ W) no longer exists. Only a short rusted base of the pole on which the light was mounted remains. We have no information on whether the RBDF intends to replace the light.

      Also, the Northwest Channel light remains missing. A tall steel pole that was placed at the charted position last year, just south of the Northwest Channel Waypoint, (25° 28.20′ N/78° 09.60′ W) remains as a hazard with no light at night.

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    • Apr 7, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 29.8928,-81.30739999

      Request for Further Comment on Proposed Changes to Bridge of Lions Opening Schedule, St. Augustine, FL, AICW Statute Mile 778


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      With a closed vertical clearance of 18ft, the Bridge of Lions Bridge crosses the Waterway connecting the heart of downtown St. Augustine with St. Augustine Beach to the east. See comments from the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association on this issue. Our thanks to Mike Bodin of MTOA for this request.

      St. Augustine FL. request Coast Guard to further restrict boat traffic under Bridge of Lions.
      Coast Guard soliciting boater’s comments.

      Bridge of Lions, (road A1A) was originally constructed in 1927 at 18’ vertical clearance. The bridge was rebuilt in 2010 with the same 18’ vertical clearance. Boaters pointed out 18’ vertical clearance for the new bridge was grossly inadequate for vessels traveling upon AIWW.

      St Augustine is experiencing a severe traffic problem due to increased tourism and population growth. http://staugustine.com/news/local-news/2017-03-21/city-staugustine-asks-us-coast-guard-s-help-easing-traffic-congestion

      To alleviate the automotive traffic problem, St. Augustine has proposed reducing the Bridge of Lions openings across the AIWW. If enacted, this would require vessels traveling north or south on AIWW to wait additional time for bridge openings at predetermined weekday schedules and an additional hour for Saturdays.
      Presently, the bridge opens for boat traffic on the hour and half hour from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day, except for 8 a.m., noon and 5 p.m. on weekdays that aren’t federal holidays. Outside of those times, the bridge opens on-demand for boats.
      City officials say, those on-demand times cause more frequent bridge draws and add to traffic congestion. Some city residents dispute this claim nor has a study been conducted. St Augustine is requesting Coast Guard approval to change from the present on demand after 6 p.m. to extend the every-half-hour operating schedule to 9 p.m. weekdays and to stop the bridge from opening at 3:30 p.m. on weekends and on federal holidays.

      Marine Trawler Owners Association requests your comments against the new unjustified proposed regulations upon Florida’s Waterways. Contact site:
      https://www.regulations.gov/document?D=USCG-2016-0723-0001
      Once at the site: To add your comment go to the upper right corner and select: “Comment Now”

      Further restricting boat traffic impacts the following safety concerns.
      A> Safety is a primary consideration. Boats are not like cars. You cannot simply stop the boat, put it into park and wait for the opening. The AIWW Federal Waterway is considered a boater’s highway and heavily used by marine traffic. The newly constructed Bridge of Lions with only 18’ of vertical clearance has since its inception been an impediment to vessel traffic flow. Most of the AIWW reconstructed bridges employ higher vertical heights to account for future increased land traffic flow rates and requiring fewer opening for boaters. Boaters increasingly use this nautical highway for destinations such as the Keys, south Florida, Bahamas, and now Cuba. The present 1 hour bridge opening delay for the morning, afternoon, and evening contributes to vessel congestion. To add another hour opening delay for Saturday furthers AIWW congestion.

      B> Perpendicular to the bridge currents are flood 1 knot, ebb 1.5 knots, full moon situations increases flow rates as well as the spring period of even higher currents, increasing station keeping difficulty.

      C> St. Augustine Municipal Marina with 90 slips is located next to the Bridge of Lions on the south side, adjacent to the 110 ball-mooring field. (boating congestion)

      D> Anchoring north of the bridge is presently being utilized (boating Congestion)

      E> Single engine sail boats cannot hold position due to the current and must circle in front of the anchorages and the St. Augustine Municipal Marina. This would interfere with boats entering and departing the marina and anchorages.

      F> High wind and foul weather situations, especially Florida’s summer afternoon thunderstorms, would with the current flow, increase the difficulty of station keeping near other vessels presenting a heighten safety consideration.

      G> In winter months when it gets darker earlier, the proposed preschedule openings after 6:00 pm would further create a dangerous situation due to vessels waiting for a prescheduled bridge opening. Some vessels circulating, others holding station while boats are entering and leaving the marina would cause a very dangerous situation in the dark with moving traffic against city lights.

      As a boating community, we must take the individual effort to protect our “Boaters Rights”. Please take a few minutes and respond to the call by the Coast Guard for your input. Add your own comments or “copy and paste”

      In advance thank you for your assistance.
      Michael Bodin
      MTOA Public Advocate
      mbmtoa@gmail.co

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Bridge Directory Listing For Bridge of Lions

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

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      1. Glen Moore -  April 9, 2017 - 7:05 am

        Thanks for informing cruisers of the City of St. Augustine’s request to reduce opening times for the Bridge of Lions, in downtown St. Augustine. The letter from MTOA’s Michael Bodin details the issues boater will face. To better understand how this situation was created, a little history is helpful.

        The Bridge of Lions, originally built in 1927, was declared unsafe and required to be replaced in 1999. There was much discussion among residents about the rebuilding. One group (Save Our Bridge) wanted to keep the exact historic appearance of the bridge, the other group wanted to build a higher bridge to eliminate or reduce the number of openings. Many argued that the bridge should be widened to three or four lanes to handle the increased traffic from population growth, while the SOBs argued that it must remain the original two lanes. The historic group won.

        The cost of building a new bridge was more than doubled by this decision as a new parallel concrete bridge (only to be dismantled later) was built next to the old bridge to carry traffic while the new bridge was built in the same location. And, it is a new bridge – only the four towers are original. The City claimed that they were just rehabbing the old bridge to get around the Coast Guard regulation that new bridges built in noncompliance with CG regulations must be open-on-demand. The city chose appearance over convenience of vehicular traffic. Now, they want to disadvantage and endanger boaters because of their decision. This will only be the first of the reductions. Auto traffic in a city designed long before cars will continue to be congested and more requests for reductions in bridge openings will occur.
        This discussion is much bigger than the bridge in St. Augustine. As population growth continues along the water, more and more communities will be requesting that bridge openings be reduced.

        This is an opportunity to let your voice be heard.

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    • Apr 7, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy 7 Comments

      BoatUS Warns of Questionable Documentation Renewal Letter

      SSECN posted warnings about this misleading documentation renewal promotion several weeks ago and were immediately served threat of legal action by the California company. We promptly and reluctantly withdrew our posting. Thank you BoatUS for taking up the gauntlet!

      NEWS From BoatUS
      Boat Owners Association of The United States
      880 S. Pickett St., Alexandria VA 22304
      FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
      Press Contact: D. Scott Croft, 703-461-2864, SCroft@BoatUS.com

      BoatUS Consumer ALERT:
      Official-Looking Vessel Documentation Renewal Notices Can Lead to Confusion and Higher Costs

      ALEXANDRIA, VA, April 6, 2017 – Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) Consumer Protection Department is advising boaters with vessels having a US Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation to be wary of any letter arriving by US mail offering renewal. An increasing number of BoatUS members have complained that these letters direct them to websites that may be mistaken for the actual US Coast Guard Vessel Documentation Center located in Falling Waters, West Virginia, and appear to show a significant increase in the annual fee to renew US Coast Guard (USCG) documentation.

      BoatUS advises that while the USCG does send official annual renewal notices by US mail, other notices being received by members are not from the USCG but rather third-party companies whose name or return addresses may appear similar to that of the official USCG Vessel Documentation Center. Members of the half-million boat owners group report the letters look like “real” USCG communications. Some examples members have forwarded to BoatUS do not have any disclaimers noting that they are not official USCG correspondence.

      While third-party companies may legitimately provide services to assist with vessel documentation renewals, the USCG’s own renewal process is simple for most vessels and the price, $26, is often much lower than what third-party services may charge. To renew, go to the USCG National Documentation Center website at www.uscg.mil/nvdc and click on “instructions and forms.”

      To be documented, a vessel must measure at least 5 net tons and, with the exception of certain oil-spill response vessels, owned by a US citizen. Boats about 27 feet in length or longer generally meet the weight requirement.

      If boat owners wish to file a consumer complaint about this or any other boating-related advertisement or company, BoatUS welcomes boaters to visit http://my.boatus.com/consumer/dispute.asp and click on “send us a complaint” button.

      Boaters also advises boaters who may have received mail that they believe is misleading or deceptive may contact the US Postal Inspection Service at 1-877-876-2455 or through its website https://postalinspectors.uspis.gov.

      Comments from Cruisers (7)

      1. Dudley Fort -  May 12, 2017 - 4:26 pm

        I got one of these renewal letters. When I saw the $75.00 charge I suspected that it was not from the Coast Guard. I examined the return addresses and the documentation and even though I knew it was not from the Coast Guard I could not be certain from the return addresses.

        If it is from the Coast Guard the return address should be Falling Waters. Their return address is not Falling Waters. However, the letters look so authentic that I was reluctant to ignore it. I did ignore it and three days later the letter from the Coast Guard arrived.

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      2. Joe Heinrich -  May 9, 2017 - 11:28 am

        I received a Email stating that my documentation was up for renewal. The price was $75.00 OH WELL price went up and thy are doing it on the internet. A few days later I received the regular form from USCG for renewal and the $26.00 was the same as last year. On the phone to USCG DOC CENTER, 75.00, now 26.00 what’s going on? I payed on line, to this I was informed that this was a company that will submit your paper work to the USCG DOC CENTER for you. They send it in, wait till the USCG does the renewal and sends it back to them in turn they send it to you. SAVE YOURSELF $49.00 AND WAIT FOR VESSEL RENEWAL APPLICATION FILL IT OUT AND MAIL IT YOURSELF, HOW DID THY GET MY NAME? PUBLIC INFORMATION.

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      3. Ronald B. Longman -  April 9, 2017 - 9:25 pm

        If you are new to a documented vessel, this can be confusing and alarming. Documentation renewal notices ONLY come from the USCG. You will get that notice 50 to 60 days prior to the expiration of your current documentation. I received one of these “faux notices”, commented to my wife that this is an attempt to add costs to re-documentation, and, within a week or so, received the notice from the USCG. Knowledge pof the system is critical

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      4. Bill Conlyn -  April 8, 2017 - 10:55 am

        How does one know whether this solicitation for renewal is from a ligitament company or a scammer ?

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        • David Boxmeyer -  May 13, 2017 - 8:44 am

          The fake letter will arrive anywhere from a few weeks to a month before you receive the official notice from the Coast Guard. Read if carefully. You will notice that nowhere do they claim to have any connection to the Coast Guard or any other government office. The sure giveaway is the $75.00 charge they ask for if you call or use the referenced website.

          This letter is only a small step away from mail fraud; contact the US Postal Service or FTC to complain.

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      5. Pat Banyas -  April 7, 2017 - 2:51 pm

        Glad to hear they stepped up. I posted warnings about this a couple weeks ago. Thanks for letting us know. Keep up the good work SSCN

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      6. Jimbob -  April 7, 2017 - 2:34 pm

        These pirates need to be shut down. They ripped off my dockmates last winter with their false papers and lies. Beware or pirates!

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    • Apr 6, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Reminder: SSECN Lock Information

      This posting is a reply to Skipper Ron, who needed Okeechobee Waterway lock information. And the answer: All locks are listed in our Bridge Directories. For Okeechobee locks, go to our Homepage, Okeechobee Waterway in the right hand red column, Okeechobee Bridge Schedules for the lock schedules. Our thanks to Ron for asking a question that I’m sure has been asked by other boaters as well.

      How do you find the lock information???
      Ron

      /category/bridges-okeechobee/

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    • Apr 5, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 31.0462,-81.42259999

      Low Tide Report from Jekyll Creek, AICW Statute Mile 684


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      As confirmed by Charles Ridley, Jekyll Creek continues to require Mid to High tide for almost all vessels. Jekyll Creek is home to SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Jekyll Harbor Marina, just south of the bridge.

      3-28-17 Going south in Jekyll creek at close to low tide was bad- draw 2 1/2′ and kicked mud till just south of bridge. Plenty of water at dock [Jekyll Harbor Marina].
      Charlie and Jackie on Traveler

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

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Marina Directory Listing For Jekyll Harbor Marina

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    • Apr 5, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 31.0462,-81.4229999

      Good Words for Jekyll Harbor Marina, AICW Statute Mile 684.5


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      A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Jekyll Harbor Marina lies along the easterly banks of the AICW’s passage through Jekyll Creek, immediately south of the 65-foot fixed bridge. Our thanks to Charles Ridley for this review and for the depth report on Jekyll Creek.

      Spent 3-28-17 here. Going south in Jekyll creek at close to low tide was bad- draw 2 1/2′ and kicked mud till just south of bridge. Plenty of water at dock. Docks in good shape, decent wifi, dog friendly, restaurant on site ( many said very good but we not try it.) nice shower, rest rooms. Will plan to stay there again.
      Charlie and Jackie on Traveler

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Marina Directory Listing For Jekyll Harbor Marina

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    • Apr 5, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 34.5502,-77.34949999

      Good Report from New River Inlet/AICW Intersection, Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 247


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      With reports of groundings and Local Notices re shoaling in this intersection, last dredged in April of 2016, this report and advice from Mike Camarata is positive news. Boaters are reminded that groundings are very possible in the constantly shoaling New River Inlet/AICW Intersection area.

      Yesterday went by the New River Inlet area. I’d say stay away from N72B but go very close to DM72. Mid-tide saw 6ft. Much lower near 72B and away from 72.
      mikevcam
      Mike Camarata

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

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    • Apr 5, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 34.6063,-77.2359999

      Good Report from Browns Inlet/AICW Intersection, Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 237


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      Thanks to Mike Camarata for this good news for this Problem Spot which was last dredged in November of 2016. However, it is still wise to follow the advice SSECN has been giving for some time: follow the markers and do NOT follow the Magenta Line in this stretch of the ICW!

      Went through the Browns Inlet [AICW intersection], Onslow Beach, NC area today. 3 April at 0800 low tide. DM63 is gone. There are now two cans and one nun. The channel is very straight, wide and deep. Saw 12-14 ft. Again, low tide.
      mikevcam
      Mike Camarata

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

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      1. Raymond W. Smith -  April 11, 2017 - 11:37 am

        Browns Inlet….Passed through Sunday 4-2-17 3/4 tide. Straight through and no problem.
        Raymond W. Smith

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