This damaged ICW daybeacon is on the north shoulder of the Waterway’s long narrow channel through Bogue Sound.
SAFETY/NORTH CAROLINA – NEUSE RIVER TO MRYTLE GROVE SOUND (CHART 11541)/ATON/SEC NC BNM 346-19
BOGUE SOUND DAYBEACON 28 (LLNR 38960) MISSING 02 DAYBOARDS.
Live-fire exercises have been going on for some weeks now. Let these Local Notices serve as reminders to avoid these waters northwest of the Waterway.
SAFETY/NORTH CAROLINA – NEW RIVER – FIRING EXERCISES FROM 16 SEP TO 23 SEP 2019 /HAZ OPS/SEC NC BNM 329-19
THE RESTRICTED AREAS IN THE NEW RIVER, AS SHOWN ON NATIONAL OCEAN
SERVICE CHART 11542, THAT WILL BE CLOSED TO NAVIGATION FOR THE
STONE BAY RIFLE RANGE FIRING EXERCISES DURING THE FOLLOWING
PERIODS: STONE CREEK SECTOR, STONE BAY SECTOR, TRAPS BAY SECTOR,
COURTHOUSE BAY SECTOR, AND GREY POINT SECTOR WILL BE CLOSED TO
NAVIGATION DUE TO FIRING EXERCISES 24 HOURS DAILY.
ARNELL BAY SECTOR, MORGANS BAY SECTOR, AND JACKSONVILLE SECTOR
WILL BE CLOSED TO NAVIGATION DUE TO FIRING EXERCISES FROM SUNRISE TO
SUNSET.
SHIP OPERATIONS CONSISTING OF LANDING CRAFT, AMPHIBIOUS VEHICLES,
AND HELICOPTERS MAY BE CONDUCTED IN THE ONSLOW BEACH OPERATING AREA
AND ALL SECTORS OF NEW RIVER TO INCLUDE DIVE OPERATIONS.
MARINERS TRAVELING ON THE WESTERN SIDE OF THE NEW RIVER BETWEEN
STONE BAY AND FARNELL BAY SHOULD BE AWARE THAT THERE ARE NUMEROUS
SIGN POLES WITHOUT WORKING LIGHTS AND ARE LEANING OR SUBMERGED AS A
RESULT OF HURRICANE FLORENCE AND PRESENT HAZARDS TO NAVIGATION.
THESE POLES ONCE HAD SIGNS DENOTING AREAS OF CAUTION AROUND THE
STONE BAY RIFLE RANGE AND VERONA LOOP FIRING RANGES.
DUE TO UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE ON BROWNS ISLAND AND IN THE ADJACENT
WATERWAYS AND MARSH AREAS, BROWNS ISLAND IS OFF LIMITS TO ALL
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL. VESSELS MAY TRANSIT THE SURROUNDING WATERS,
HOWEVER NO VESSEL SHALL BOTTOM FISH OR ANCHOR.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON FIRING EXERCISES CONTACT CAMP LEJEUNE
RANGE CONTROL AT 910-451-3064/4449.
This message format does not replace voice broadcasts. Always monitor VHF Channel 16 for official message dissemination
Tropical Storm Humberto is north of Great Abaco Island and is expected to become a hurricane by tonight. Humberto is still forecast to veer away from the US east coast.
Bahamas depression becomes Tropical Storm Humberto as threat to Florida fades
SunSentinel
There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor, especially for your kids! Whether you are moored in Punta Gorda’s mooring field or berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you will enjoy your visit to beautiful Charlotte Harbor, where Punta Gorda lies on Western Florida’s Charlotte Harbor/Peace River.
FISHERMEN’S VILLAGE TO HOST 3rd annual “THROWBACK TO THE 50’S!” event Saturday, October 26, 2019!
Punta Gorda, FL – Fishermen’s Village will present the 3rd annual “Throwback to the 50’s” music centric event Saturday, October 26, 12 Noon-4 pm. This fun, interactive event promises to take you back to yesteryear through music and dancing and a little bit of comedy!
Live entertainment will be featured from 12 noon-4 pm throughout the Village including:
• Boomers Band – first section near Good ‘Ole Days Coffee – golden oldies, rock ‘n roll, Motown, Blues and more!
• Nick Dattilo and The Legends Band – Center Court – tribute to Buddy Holly, Roy Orbison, Ritchie Valens, The Beach Boys!
• CJ & Friends – third section of the Village – take a trip down memory lane with this dynamic twosome!
• Appearance by “Elfig”, alias Bob “Fig” Newton – who knows, he might just belt out an Elvis tune or two with the bands!!!
Come dressed in attire from the 50’s and 60’s and join the fun! Admission and parking are free. The public is cordially invited to attend. Located on Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda, Fishermen’s Village features 30 shops/boutiques/galleries, waterfront dining, harbor and sunset cruises, fishing charters, boat rentals, special events and weekly live entertainment.
Phone: 941 639-8721 Website: www.fishville.com
Kathy Burnham
Marketing/Events Manager
Fishermen’s Village
mkting@fishville.com
1200 W. Retta Esplanade #57A
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950
P 941 575-3007
M 941 258-1327
F 941 637-1054
Click Here To View the Western Florida Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For Fishermen’s Village
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Fishermen’s Village
Bahamas Chatter is produced by Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS NET PARTNER, which has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.
Bahamas Chatter: Drone View of Marsh Harbour
Drone View of Marsh Harbour
Marsh Harbour is home to CRUISERS NET SPONSOR Marsh Harbour Yacht Club.
Outside the wind howled, driving rain so hard that it looked like someone had aimed a large fire hose at the Thompson’s windows and let loose an unrelenting torrent.
A Mount Pleasant couple was in the Bahamas when Dorian hit. This is their harrowing story.
Post and Courier
At the intersection of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and the Okeechobee Waterway, Martin County, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is a hub of boating activity and of events of interest to boaters.
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Closures of the shallow and narrow Dismal Swamp Canal have become standard operating procedure following hurricanes. However, the Canal is now open to navigation with the USACE still removing minor debris caused by Dorian.
SAFETY/VA – THE DISMAL SWAMP CANAL/HAZARD/SEC HR BNM 276-19
A. SEC HR BNM 276-19
2. MARINERS ARE ADVISED THAT THERE ARE AREAS OF ONE FOOT THICK MARINE GROWTH ON THE SURFACE OF THE DISMAL SWAMP CANAL. THIS GROWTH COULD SLOW OR ENTANGLE VESSELS AND CAUSE ENGINE INTAKE PROBLEMS. MARINERS SHOULD USE CAUTION WHEN TRANSITING THE AREA AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO CONSIDER THE ALBEMARLE AND CHESAPEAKE CANAL AS AN ALTERNATIVE
ROUTE.
VA-NC CUT and NC AREA SPONSORING MARINAS
Click Here To View the VA to NC Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For Atlantic Yacht Basin
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Atlantic Yacht Basin
The number of RR bridge closures due to increased rail service in south Florida has been in contention among boaters for several years. See All Aboard Florida and Proposed Regulations from 2015 .
Fort Lauderdale train bridge schedule under scrutiny
The Triton
Does anyone know this area and can recommend a source of rip stop?
We are in Belmopan Belize. Our main sail ripped. Where can we purchase rip stop and have it repaired?
Ted
tedl2007@yahoo.com
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