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    • Feb 25, 2016by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 27.32,-82.59819999

      NavAids Changes to Address Dangerous Shoaling at New Pass, Sarasota, FL, 2/25/2016


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      Shoaling at the entrance to New Pass was recently posted in LNM: /153973. These changes to existing NavAids are definitely needed and great caution is required until the new markers are in place. New Pass leads directly to the Sarasota waterfront and the entrance portion between the Entrance Light and Light 7 is constantly shifting. Our thanks to BOSN4 Pauly for these notices.

      All concerned,
      I’m seeking your assistance in notifying the public of upcoming Coast Guard changes to New Pass, Sarasota County.
      Please forward this information to county officials, marine police, boating groups, marinas, and any other users of New Pass as you wish. Feel free to publish this information or post on social media. Thanks for your assistance.
      Subject: New Pass info
      GULF OF MEXICO – FLORIDA – SARASOTA – NEW PASS

      Dangerous shoaling exists in the vicinity of the New Pass Entrance Channel, Sarasota County. There are currently no plans by the Army Corps of Engineers to maintain the federal project channel depth. The increased shoaling has created an unsafe situation and the Coast Guard has determined that it can no longer mark “safe water” and will be removing all federal Aids to Navigation from the New Pass (NP) Entrance Light to New Pass Light 7. A Safety broadcast to Mariners will be released notifying the public of the intended start date of this work.

      New Pass Channel Light (NP) (LLNR 1345 [27°18.9185N / 082°35.8861W, 27.315309 / -82.598102]), will be discontinued and converted to a Danger Shoal Marker with a Quick Flashing, White light.
      New Pass Channel Buoy 1 (21590) will be discontinued.
      New Pass Channel Buoy 2 (21595) will be discontinued.
      New Pass Channel Buoy 3A (21600) will be discontinued.
      New Pass Channel Buoy 4 (21603) will be discontinued.
      New Pass Channel Buoy 5 (21605) will be discontinued.
      New Pass Channel Buoy 5A (21610) will be discontinued.
      New Pass Channel Light 7 (21620) will be discontinued and converted to a Danger Shoal Marker with a Quick, Flashing White light.

      Boaters are advised to seek alternate routes to and from the Gulf of Mexico and also use extreme caution while in this area. Please contact Chief Warrant Officer Darren Pauly for additional information or questions. Darren.a.pauly@uscg.mil or (813) 228-2191 ext 8184.

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To A “Navigation Alert” Position at New Pass

      Comments from Cruisers (1)

      1. Whit Sibley -  February 26, 2016 - 4:02 pm

        So basically, New Pass is closed to navigation . Big Pass is usually a gut-clencher when transiting. Venice now best option for G of M access? Sad state of affairs for Sarasota Bay mariners , and businesses. Why no outcry?

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    • Feb 12, 2016by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      NEW Boca Grande Channel, Gulf/Charlotte Harbor, 2/12/2016

      This annotated chart gives the location of the currently being relocated navigation aids in Boca Grande Pass, as noted in this 2/11 Nav Alert.

      NEW Boca Grande Channel

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      Click Here To Download a GPX file containing the new channel route

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To A “Navigation Alert” Position at Boca Grande Pass

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      1. Marc Holtzberg -  May 12, 2020 - 10:55 am

        Came through the Pass in the dark both (in/out) times. 1 and 2 are on station and flashing accordingly. 3 is on station and flashing accordingly. #4 Red could not be found. 5 and 6 were on station and flashing accordingly. We did not have a depth finder and we did not touch bottom. No shoaling was apparent (waves). There is a dredge and/or barges on the North side of the harbor once you get in about a mile.

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    • Jan 13, 2016by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 27.3153,-82.59819999

      Shoaling at New Pass, Sarasota Gulf Coast near GICW Statute Mile 75, 1/13/2016


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      New Pass is the northernmost of Sarasota’s two inlets and connects to the southern tip of Sarasota Bay at Statute Mile 75 of the West Florida Waterway. However, because of perennial shoaling, SSECN has long recommended that mariners not use New Pass!

      GULF OF MEXICO – FLORIDA – LEMON BAY TO PASSAGE KEY INLET: Dangerous Shoal
      Dangerous shoaling in the vicinity of New Pass Channel in between New Pass Entrance Light LP (LLNR 1345 [27°18.9185N / 082°35.8861W, 27.315309 / -82.598102]/21585) position 27-18-55.113N/082-35-53.168W (27°18.9185N / 082°35.8861W, 27.315309 / -82.598102) and New Pass Channel Daybeacon 17 (LLNR 21725 [27°20.4831N / 082°33.9001W, 27.341385 / -82.565001]) position 27-20-28.987N/082-33-54.003W (27°20.4831N / 082°33.9001W, 27.341385 / -82.565001) . (Ref: LNM 17/15, 02/16)
      The Entrance Channel is subject to continual change. Buoys are not charted due to frequent shifting of shoals.
      MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO AVOID NEW PASS CHANNEL IF POSSIBLE AND EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION IF TRANSITING THE AREA
      Chart 11424 LNM 2/16

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    • Dec 23, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Shoaling Conditions in NC AICW Miles 237, 271, 280 and 321, December 23, 2015

      This valuable Marine Safety Information Bulletin is sent to us from Officer Burrill of the NC Sector USCG. And Officer Burrill also wishes us all Happy Holidays!

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      This bulletin is to notify mariners about several areas on the AICW where a shoaling hazard to navigation exists and to provide the mariner with valuable information to transit these areas safely.

      Mariners are advised that shoaling conditions exist 6at AICW Mile Markers 237, 271, 280 and 321 in North Carolina. Severe shoaling has restricted the federal channel depths and horizontal clearances of the AICW in the following locations:

      AICW MM 237 – Browns Inlet Intersection in the vicinity of Bogue Sound – New River Buoy 61A (LLNR 39223 [34°35.8562N / 077°14.5297W, 34.597604 / -77.242161]) – 200 yard shoal extending into the federal channel with depths varying from <1′ to 5′ at mean low water – Approximate position is 34º35’49.20”N, 077º14’30.80”W to 34º35’52.70”N, 077º14’26.90”W

      AICW MM 271 – Howards Creek Intersection in the vicinity of New River – Cape Fear River Buoy 99A (LLNR 39548) – 350 yard shoal extending into the federal channel with depths varying from <2′ to 5′ at mean low water – Approximate position is 34º21’18.00”N, 077º40’53.00”W to 34º21’13.00”N, 077º41’02.00”W

      AICW MM 280 – Masons Inlet Intersection in the vicinity of New River – Cape Fear River Buoy 121 (LLNR 39597) – 250 yard shoal extending into the federal channel with depths varying from <1′ to 4′ at mean low water – Approximate position is 34º14’52.70”N, 077º46’58.40”W to 34º15’00.00”N, 077º46’51.60”W

      AICW MM 321 – Lockwoods Folly Inlet Intersection in the vicinity of Cape Fear River – Little River Buoy 47 (LLNR 40225) – 250 yard shoal extending into the federal channel with depths varying from <1′ to 5′ at mean low water – Approximate position is 33º55’14.80”N, 078º14’10.60”W to 34º55’15.50”N, 078º13’58.80”W

      Mariners are urged to transit at their slowest safe speed and proceed with caution when navigating in these areas. Shoaling conditions increase the potential for groundings. Any grounding of a vessel poses a significant risk to injury to those onboard and a risk of substantial damage to a vessel. There have been and continue to be groundings in these identified locations.

      It is highly recommended that all mariners conduct proper pre-voyage planning when intending to transit these areas and do so at the high tide, in daylight hours, ensure vessel drafts are adequate to transit the AICW and do not attempt to overtake or meet other vessels in these hazardous areas.

      These areas are subject to continual and sometimes rapid environmental changes. Mariners are highly encouraged to obtain the most recent U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington, North Carolina District hydrographic survey information, centerline waypoints and controlling depth at: http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/HydrographicSurveys/AIWW.aspx

      Some aids to navigation on the AICW may not be charted and may be marking best water outside of the federal channel due to continually shifting shoals. Consult Local Notice to Mariners, 5th Coast Guard District for the latest positions and status of aids to navigation at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmDistrict®ion=5

      The U.S. Coast Guard will continue to monitor the conditions of AICW and update mariners as necessary. To report any aids to navigation discrepancies or hazards to navigation, please contact the Sector North Carolina Command Center at (910) 343-2200.

      LCDR Derek J. Burrill
      USCG Sector North Carolina
      Chief, Waterways Management Division
      (910) 772-2230

      Statute Mile 237
      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Stretches” Listing For the AICW/Browns Inlet Intersection

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      Statute Mile 271
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      Statute Mile 280
      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Mason Inlet

      Statute Mile 321
      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Stretches” Listing For the AICW/Lockwoods Folly Inlet Intersection

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    • Nov 10, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      Nav Alert: Bahamas Chatter: Submarine cable near Matt Lowes Cay

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      Submarine cable near Matt Lowes Cay

      Posted: 09 Nov 2015 11:38 AM PST
      A submarine cable has been found to exist near the marked anchorage running from Matt Lowes Cay to John Cash Point. The area of disturbed bottom over the cable, near the north edge of the cove, may still be seen from the surface. Screen Shot 2015-11-09 at 7.33.04 AM
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      Use caution when anchoring in this area.

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      1. Chris -  November 13, 2015 - 2:30 pm

        If the owners of the property are around, they will come out and strongly encourage you to leave the entire vicinity.

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    • Jun 11, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 29.1119,-83.04519999

      Shoaling Reported in Cedar Keys Channel, Big Bend Region, June 11, 2015


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      Cedar Keys is one of a limited number of ports of call along Western Florida’s waterwayless Big Bend region, the Western Florida coastline between Anclote Key and Dog Island. The reported shoaling is in the main entrance channel to the east of Seahorse Key.

      FLORIDA – CRYSTAL RIVER TO HORSESHOE POINT – CEDAR KEYS MAIN CHANNEL: Hazard to Navigation
      The U.S. Coast Guard received a report of shoaling between Cedar Keys Main Channel Daybeacon 19 (LLNR 29805 [29°6.7123N / 083°2.7068W, 29.111871 / -83.045114]) 29-06-42.737N/083-02-42.411W (29°6.7123N / 083°2.7068W, 29.111871 / -83.045114) and Cedar Keys Main Channel Light 21 (LLNR 2981) 29-06-50.837N/083-02-25.131W (29°6.8473N / 083°2.4188W, 29.114121 / -83.040314) with depths as low as 3 ft at low tide. Mariners are advised to exercise caution while transiting the area.
      Chart 11408 LNM: 23/15

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To A “Navigation Alert” Position at Cedar Keys

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    • Apr 29, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 27.3399,-82.579999

      Shoaling Reported In New Pass, between Longboat and Lido Keys, Sarasota, FL, near GICW Statute Mile 75


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      New Pass is the northernmost of Sarasota’s two inlets and this channel separates Longboat Key from Lido Key. It is spanned by a bascule bridge with a closed vertical clearance of 23ft.
      Because of perennial shoaling, WE SPECIFICALLY DO NOT RECOMMEND THAT ANY MARINER MAKE USE OF NEW PASS! This channel shoals faster than it can be dredged. You would be far better served to make use of Longboat Pass to the north, or better yet, Venice Pass to the south.

      FLORIDA – WEST COAST ‘“ CHARLOTTE HARBOR TO TAMPA BAY ‘“ NEW PASS: Shoaling/Hazard to Navigation
      The Coast Guard received a report of shoaling in the vicinity of NEW PASS in between DBN 15 (LLNR 21715 [27°20.3940N / 082°34.1970W, 27.339900 / -82.569950]) and DBN 17 (LLNR 21725 [27°20.4831N / 082°33.9001W, 27.341385 / -82.565001]). Mariners are advised to exercise caution while transiting the area. Chart 11425 LNM: 17/15

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To A “Navigation Alert” Position at New Pass

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    • Jan 14, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 26.7942,-80.0459999

      Shallow Water Reported East of Lake Park, FL, AICW Statute Mile 1017, 1/14/2015


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      This charted spoil area is on the eastern side of a narrow Waterway channel abreast of Lake Park at the southern end of Lake Worth. As with all narrrow channels in the Waterway, care must be taken to stay in the channel!

      FLORIDA ‘“ AICW – PALM SHORES TO WEST PALM BEACH ‘“ LAKE WORTH NORTH: Hazard to Navigation/Shallow Area
      The USCG received a report of a shallow area of approximately 4ft in position 26-47.652’N/080-02.701’W located in the Spoil Area east of the Intracoastal Waterway just north of the Florida AIA Bridge in West Palm Beach, Fl. Mariners are advised to use caution while transiting the area. Chart 11472 LNM: 02/15

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To A “Navigation Alert” Position at Lake Park

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      1. Marc Krawatsky -  July 29, 2020 - 12:03 pm

        I am unfamiliar with this hazard. Lake Park and the hazard marker is located at the north end of Lake Worth Lagoon, north of the Blue Heron Bridge.

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    • Oct 15, 2014by:   Larry Dorminy 4 Comments 31.0648,-81.42869999

      CAUTION: Groundings at Marker #19 in Jekyll Creek, AICW Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 683, 10/15/2014


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      We are receiving regular reports of shallow water and groundings in Jekyll Creek, a perennial trouble spot. SSECN recommends extra care and rmid to high tide only for this passage. See /?p=144835. Markers 19 and 20A are on the north side of the Hwy 520 fixed bridge. Ours thanks to Skipper Reeves who keeps us posted on all things Jekyll!

      October 15, 2014
      Sonny Reeves reports that another cruiser has run aground today at Marker #19.

      Hi Larry, I have an update on the infamous Green 19 of Jekyll Creek. [See link above for photos.]
      We went to the markers and slowly went back and forth. Sadly we found 4 ft at low tide where last year was 6 ft at low tide. The channel is very narrow. Tow Boat US advises to stay 40 ft from marker. Sailboat in picture was about 80-90 ft off the marker and turned wide running aground. This was at 2.5 hours until low tide. Here is a suggestion going South stay centered on Red 16 and Green 17 then as you turn to South West line up 40 ft off of Green 19, put Green 19 to port going South. Call the Marina or Tow Boat US for local knowledge. Wait for rising tide that may run 7-9 ft in this part of the ICW near MM 685. Hope this helps.
      Sonny Reeves

      And this report from Skipper Poovey:

      Hey, Larry.
      Came through here this morning at 10:15 AM ( 1 Hr., 45 Min. past High tide) from the North. Stayed within 25 ft. to the west of marker G-19 and read 5.8 feet on both sounders.
      Bob Poovey
      m/v Threadbare

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To A “Navigation Alert” Position at Marker #19

      Comments from Cruisers (4)

      1. Richard Ross -  May 2, 2019 - 12:06 pm

        By now everyone cruising the ICW should know that Jekyll Creek is being dredged.

        We came thru there today (May 2/19) near high tide and saw 2 ft MLW near the infamous marker 19. The dredge is at the north end and will be working its way south. Completion is scheduled for June 15. So don't strike this off your list of Georgia problem stretches yet.

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      2. James Newsome -  October 26, 2015 - 6:17 am

        Passed through this area on 10/25/15 an hour past low tide and saw no less than 7-1/2′. Assuming there is at least 1′ more water an hour into the flood, this means there was at least 6′ to 6-1/2′ of water at low tide. And there was a negative .2′ tide yesterday that I’m not taking into consideration. A dock hand at Jekyll Island marina told us prior to passing through that there is at least 6′ of water in Jekyll Creek. We confirmed this with our readings.

        The key to passing through here near low tide is “finding” the water. Skippers reporting less than 6′ of water obviously aren’t in the deepest area of the channel. I draw 5’8″ and still wouldn’t pass through here at dead low, but I feel pretty confident making the run through here an hour past low, assuming there’s not a huge negative low tide.

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      3. James Newsome -  October 25, 2014 - 5:57 am

        “Came through Jekyll Creek this past Sunday October 19 with a group of 6 boats. A couple boats at the head of the pack decided to go through close to low tide. One boat was a Catalina 36 fin keel drawing 5.83′. I spoke with the skipper afterwards and he said they had no problem. There as a positive low tide of 1.4′ which I’m sure helped his transit.
        I was part of the group that decided to stop at Jekyll Harbor Marina and have lunch before going through the creek a couple hours past low tide. There is 5-6′ of water in Jekyll Creek even at low tide, but the key is finding it. Best advice I can give is to travel this area at mid-tide rising or falling unless you want to risk grounding.”

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    • Aug 20, 2014by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 32.0864,-80.93379999

      Shoaling Confirmed in Northern Fields Cut, AICW Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 574, 8/20/2014


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      The intersection of Northern Fields Cut and the Wright River lies north of the intersection of the Waterway and the Savannah River. Shoaling at this Problem Stretch has always been an issue and, even with last year’s dredging, shallow depths might be expected. This new Local Notice confirms earlier reports of severe shoaling as reported on May 21st, see /?p=141095.

      SOUTH CAROLINA-AICW-BEAUFORT RIVER TO ST SIMONS SOUND-FIELDS CUT: SHOALING
      There is shoaling directly in the middle of the AICW in Fields Cut. A depth of 2FT was reported in approximate position 32-05.185N/080-56.022W (32°5.1850N / 080°56.0220W, 32.086417 / -80.933700) during low-tide and poses a hazard to navigation. Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution while transiting the area. Chart 11507 LNM: 33/14

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Stretches” Listing For Northern Fields Cut

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      1. Ray Schmidt -  August 22, 2014 - 8:34 pm

        Subject, Northern Fields Cut shoal

        FYI, 3 years ago, coming north in the spring, a barge/push boat were coming up behind me so I idled on the side and told the tug captain that I would wait until he passed since I was not familiar with this area. He said I would have no problems as he passed and then he went aground. By the time he managed to push the barge through the shoal, there was a line of boats behind him and me. I called him and thanked him for moving the shoal for us.

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