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Oct 16, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments

Boatlines October 15 from MIATC, Martin County, FL

Fort Pierce City Marina 1 Avenue A, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 Toll Free (800) 619-1780 (772) 464-1245 Facsimile (772) 464-2589

At the intersection of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and the Okeechobee Waterway, Martin County, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is home to Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast and a hub of boating activity and events of interest to boaters.

Calendar of Events

Martin County Christmas Parade 12/5/2020

St. Lucie County Christmas Parade 12/5/2020

Indian River County Christmas Parade 12/12/2020

ABYC Online Certification Courses~ Click Here for Class Calendar

Chapman School of Seamanship~ See their website for the latest listing of classes

BDBMC is Seeking Nominations for Annual Business Awards

Each year the Business Development Board of Martin County (BDBMC) celebrates businesses and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Martin County’s economy and community. This year, they will continue that tradition and are now seeking nominations. Simply complete the nomination form to submit your favorites by Friday, October 23, 2020.

From there, the BDBMC team will consider all nominees and announce the winners who will be recognized at the BDBMC’s 2020 State of the Economy and Annual Business Awards Luncheon on Friday, December 11, 2020, 11:30 a.m. at Hutchinson Shores Resort and Spa.

2020 MC Annual Business Awards Nomination Form

2020 MC Business Award Categories and Past Recipients

Public can nominate candidates for:

· New Business (Newcomer) of the Year

· Nonprofit Business of the Year

· Small Business of the Year (fewer than 20 employees)

· Business of the Year

· Business Expansion of the Year

· Headquarters of the Year

· Entrepreneur of the Year (Individual)

· Charlene Hoag Leadership Award (Individual)

Derecktor’s Investment in Revitalization of Port of Fort Pierce for Megayacht Shipyard Yielding Results

Derecktor is pleased to announce significant progress and key milestones achieved in the development of its new Fort Pierce shipyard.

Despite a global pandemic and the slow pace of government permitting, Derecktor has been moving forward with the transformation of the one-hundred-year-old Port of Fort Pierce and aging Indian River Terminal into a modern facility capable of servicing the world’s largest yachts. The facility, which hadn’t had any major infrastructure upgrades in more than two decades, required substantial cleaning and debris removal and is being brought up to current fire and safety code. Improvements have been ongoing ahead of any technical trade work being carried out.

“The Port of Fort Pierce is the ideal location for America’s next great shipyard. The Fort Pierce Inlet is the widest, deepest, and most navigable inlet between Port Canaveral and Port Everglades. Deep water access, no overhead obstructions and a generous turning basin provide ample clearance and maneuverability for the global fleet of mega-yachts and large sailing yachts,” explained Justin Beard, Marketing Manager for Derecktor.

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MIATC Board of Directors

President: John Yudin of Guy Yudin & Foster

Vice President: Tom Whittington of Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales

Secretary: Artie Olson of Vero Marine Center

Director: Sean Collins of Vero Beach City Marina

Director: Chris Dempsey of Sailfish Point Marina

Director: Dan Dietz of Dietz Enterprises

Director: Don Green of Don Green Electric

Director: Bruce Grout of Sovereign Yacht Sales

Director: Gary Guertin of Coastal Angler – Treasure Coast/Bahamas

Director: Rob Mac Keen of Derecktor Ft. Pierce

Director: Jill Marasa of St. Lucie County EDC

Director: Thomas O’Brien of Chapman Marine Supply

Director: Butch Olsen of Pt. Salerno Commercial Fishing Dock Authority

Director: Mark Palazzo of METCo- Marine Electronics of the Treasure Coast

Director: Jim Truslow of Boat Owners Warehouse

Director: Scott Watson of Indiantown Marina

Michele Miller

Director of Operations

mmiller.miatc@gmail.com

Michele Miller

Director of Operations

mmiller.miatc@gmail.com

MIATC | PO Box 1639, Stuart, FL 34997

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Oct 15, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 27.6774,-80.38359999
LNM: AICW Daybeacon 128A Missing Daymark, FL Statute Mile 950

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This damaged ICW daybeacon is on the west shoulder of the Waterway’s narrow passage through south Indian River.

Indian River (South Section) Daybeacon 128A Daymark missing Chart 11472 LNM 41/20
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Oct 14, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 29.6662,-81.21699999
LNM: AICW Daybeacon 89 Destroyed, FL Statute Mile 796

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This destroyed ICW daybeacon is on the east side of the Waterway’s narrow path through Matanzas River.

Matanzas River Daybeacon 89 Structure destroyed, temporary buoy onsite Chart 11485 LNM 41/20

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Oct 8, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 27.4521,-80.31599999
LNM: Shoaling Reported, AICW Statute Mile 966, Fort Pierce, FL

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This shoaling begins south of the South Fort Pierce Bridge and continues south through an area charted as Subject to Shoaling.
FLORIDA – AICW – PALM SHORES TO WEST PALM BEACH: Indian River Shoaling.
Shoaling has been reported between Indian River South Section Daybeacon 188 (LLNR 45195) and Indian River South Section Daybeacon 190 (LLNR 45260). Water Depths in the vicinity of Indian River South Section Daybeacon 188 and Daybeacon 190 have been reported as low as 5.0 feet on the west side of the channel. Indian River (South Section) TRLB 188A has been established in position 27-26-53.783N, 080-18-51.795W (27°26.8964N / 080°18.8632W, 27.448273 / -80.314387) with quick flash. Chart 11472 LNM 40/20
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Oct 8, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 27.7697,-80.42849999
LNM: AICW Daybeacon Destroyed, FL Statute Mile 942

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This destroyed ICW daybeacon is on the northeast side of the Waterway’s passage through Indian River just north of the Wabasso Bridge.
Indian River (South Section) Daybeacon 77 Structure destroyed, temporary buoy onsite
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Oct 8, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 28.5037,-80.76049999
LNM: AICW Daybeacon 51 Destroyed, FL Statute Mile 886

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This ICW daybeacon is on the east side of the Waterway’s passage through Indian River north of Titusville.
Indian River (North Section) Daybeacon 51 Structure destroyed, temporary buoy onsite
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Oct 8, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 29.0321,-80.90969999
LNM: AICW Daybeacon 34 Missing, FL Statute Mile 845

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This missing ICW daybeacon is on the south side of a turn in the Waterway just north of New Smyrna Beach.
New Smyrna Beach Daybeacon 34 Missing, temporary buoy onsite
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Oct 8, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 29.626,-81.20979999
LNM: AICW Daybeacon 106 Destroyed, Matanzas FL Statute Mile 799

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This destroyed ICW daybeacon is on the west shoulder of the Waterway’s passage through Matanzas River.
Matanzas River Daybeacon 106 Structure destroyed, temporary buoy onsite
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Oct 8, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 29.077,-80.9189999
LNM: Lighted Buoy 7 Destroyed, Ponce de Leon Inlet, near FL AICW Statute Mile 843

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This lighted channel buoy is on the south side of the western end of the jetty channel.

Ponce De Leon Inlet Lighted Buoy 7 Destroyed
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Oct 8, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.7117,-81.37319999
LNM: Entrance Channel Buoys Off-Station, St Marys River, near GA/FL AICW Statute Mile 711

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These off-station and damaged markers are part of the main entrance channel into the St. Marys River.
St Marys Entrance Lighted Buoy 12 off-station
St Marys South Jetty Buoy B off-station
St Marys Daybeacon N structure damaged
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Oct 8, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments

Elevate Your Travel Experience With Makers Air, Staniel Cay, Bahamas

Welcome to the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, your own paradise in the middle of the beautiful Exumas.

Staniel Cay Yacht Club, a longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and a favorite destination for cruisers in the Exumas, is excited to be welcoming guests as coronavirus restrictions are eased. With commercial airlines limiting and cancelling flights regularly, Makers Air is continuing to schedule flights with every safety precaution in mind. Growing from its initial operations servicing Staniel Cay, Makers Air is today’s premier air service to and from the Out Islands of the Bahamas.

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Oct 2, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments

Boatlines October 1 from MIATC, Martin County, FL

Calendar of Events

FWC Virtual Meeting 10/7-8/2020 9:00am

Treasure Coast Business Summit 10/15/2020 10:00 am- 4:00 pm

ABYC Online Certification Courses~ Click Here for Class Calendar

Chapman School of Seamanship~ See their website for the latest listing of classes

Member Spotlight

Steve Adams

Adam’s Survey and Marine Services

157 NE Buoy Drive

Jensen Beach, FL 34957

P: 772-678-2140

surveyguy@gmx.com

Marine Survey/ Consulting/ Accident and Fraud Investigation

Adams’ Survey and Marine Services is a new LLC in our area which specializes, not only in surveys of private vessels, but also accident and fraud investigation and soon to be commercial tugs and barges. Steve Adams, owner, retired airline pilot, and USSA accredited surveyor, goes into the less traveled paths such as metal hull ultrasound and wood vessels. Steve has been in the boating industry all his life, was Boating Editor for the “Free Press” newspaper in the Keys and had published a guide book for novice skippers who are going to the Bahamas for the first time. Lately, he spends his off-time with his wife Robin, who together are searching for a boat to eventually purchase and live aboard.

FWC Virtual Meeting

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet virtually Oct. 7 and 8 beginning at 9 a.m. ET each day. The meeting will be held virtually due to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) social distancing guidelines. This meeting is being held by communications media technology, specifically using Adobe Connect with a telephone conference line for accepting public comments during the meeting. The Florida Channel will be broadcasting live video coverage at TheFloridaChannel.org and participants watching via the Florida Channel can utilize the telephone conference line to call in for public comment.

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The St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce Map & Area Resource Guide Listing

Pursuit Boats Expands Operations and Opens Second Plant on Ft. Pierce Campus Employment Opportunities Available Ft. Pierce, FL,

September 28, 2020– Pursuit Boats, a manufacturer of luxury sport fishing and cruising boats, has completed the first phase of its expansion and is now building boats out of its new 182,000 square foot state-of-the art facility. The new plant joins the company’s original 250,000 square foot facility in Ft. Pierce, FL. This increased manufacturing and support space will allow the company to continue to grow their local employment. The expansion has enabled Pursuit to increase production in order to meet growing market demands. Read more…

St. Lucie County rolls out Phase Two of Emergency Relief Grants to small businesses hardest hit by the pandemic

Grants of up to $10,000 to be awarded to qualifying small business to aid in economic recovery efforts

The grants program launched at the beginning of August to provide economic relief to small businesses hardest hit in St. Lucie County due to COVID-19 has been successfully processing applications. Phase two of the program will launch on September 28 with some new criteria.

Grants up to $10,000, which do not have to be repaid, will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis to qualifying businesses with 11-25 employees and total revenue of less than $2 million. Priority is being given to businesses that did not receive funding through other federal, state, or local programs related to COVID-19. (Businesses with up to 10 employees are still eligible and encouraged to apply.) Read more…

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MIATC Board of Directors

President: John Yudin of Guy Yudin & Foster

Vice President: Tom Whittington of Manatee Pocket Yacht Sales

Secretary: Artie Olson of Vero Marine Center

Director: Sean Collins of Vero Beach City Marina

Director: Chris Dempsey of Sailfish Point Marina

Director: Dan Dietz of Dietz Enterprises

Director: Don Green of Don Green Electric

Director: Bruce Grout of Sovereign Yacht Sales

Director: Gary Guertin of Coastal Angler – Treasure Coast/Bahamas

Director: Rob Mac Keen of Derecktor Ft. Pierce

Director: Jill Marasa of St. Lucie County EDC

Director: Thomas O’Brien of Chapman Marine Supply

Director: Butch Olsen of Pt. Salerno Commercial Fishing Dock Authority

Director: Mark Palazzo of METCo- Marine Electronics of the Treasure Coast

Director: Jim Truslow of Boat Owners Warehouse

Director: Scott Watson of Indiantown Marina

Michele Miller

Director of Operations

mmiller.miatc@gmail.com

Amber Novy

Communications Coordinator

anovy.miatc@gmail.com

MIATC | PO Box 1639, Stuart, FL 34997

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Sep 30, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 25.8038,-80.17159999
LNM: Columbas Day Regatta, Oct 10, Biscayne Bay, FL AICW Statute Mile 1086

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This regatta is in the waters east of the AICW south of Julia Tittle Causeway. Watch for directions from USG and FWC control boats to maintain appropriate distance from sailing vessels.
Florida – AICW – Biscayne Bay – Miami: Columbus Day Regatta
Coast Guard and local law enforcement will enforce a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) on Saturday, October 10 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in connection with the Columbus Day Regatta. The RNA includes all navigable waters of Biscayne Bay from approximately Julia Tuttle Causeway to Turkey Point. Vessels transiting through the RNA must not exceed 15 knots during the enforcement period. Charts 11465 11467 LNM 39/20
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Sep 30, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 25.9009,-80.1259999
LNM: Dive Operation, 9/28-10/2, Bakers Haulover Inlet, FL AICW Statute Mile 1080

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This dive operation is in the waters of the inlet proper and requires great caution motoring through the inlet.
FLORIDA – AICW – WEST PALM BEACH TO MIAMI – HAULOVER INLET: Dive Operations
Diving operations to map biological resources will be conducted inside Haulover Inlet on September 28, 2020 through October 2, 2020 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Mariners are advised to pay attention to dive flags and proceed with caution in the vicinity of 25-54-0.347N / 80-07-29.987W (25°54.0058N / 080°7.4998W, 25.900096 / -80.124996), 25-54-00.508N / 80-07-58.228W (25°54.0085N / 080°7.9705W, 25.900141 / -80.132841) and 25-54-15.802N / 80-07-44.888W (25°54.2633N / 080°7.7482W, 25.904389 / -80.129136) . Chart 11467 LNM 39/20
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Sep 30, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 29.0635,-80.91599999
LNM: Inlet Channel Light 11 Damaged, near FL AICW Statute Mile 843

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This inlet channel light is on the east side of the southern connector joining the inlet to the Waterway.

Ponce De Leon Inlet Light 11 Structure damaged Chart 11485 LNM 39/20
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Sep 30, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 29.915,-81.26469999
LNM: Multiple Buoys Missing, St. Augustine Inlet, FL AICW Statute Mile 776

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Multiple buoys missing in St Augustine Inlet
St Augustine Inlet Buoy 2
St Augustine Inlet Buoy 3
St Augustine Inlet Buoy 4
St Augustine Inlet Lighted Buoy 5
St Augustine Inlet Lighted Buoy 6
St Augustine Inlet Lighted Buoy 7
St Augustine Inlet Buoy 10 Chart 11488 LNM 39/20
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Sep 23, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.6836,-81.45979999
LNM: Dredging, Oct 1-Nov 20, Fernandina Harbor, FL AICW Statute Mile 715

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This dredge area is immediately north of Fernandina’s waterfront.
FLORIDA – AMELIA RIVER – FERNANDINA HARBOR: Maintenance Dredging.
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, LLC (GLDD) anticipates commencing dredging operations of Fernandina Harbor Cut and Turning Basin in the Amelia River on or around October 1, until approximately November 20, 2020. Work is to be performed by CLAMSHELL DREDGE #58, Scows GL601, GL602, and will take place 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. The excavated material will be transported to and placed in the Fernandina Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site (ODMDS). Mariners are urged to use extreme caution in the area of the dredge. Mariners are urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made on Marine VHF channels 13 and 16. There will be a small survey vessel conducting surveys operations daily and will be crossing perpendicular to channel. Please pass survey vessels stern and provide a slow bell.
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Sep 23, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 28.4108,-80.59369999
LNM: Missing Entrance Channel Light 14, Port Canaveral, FL, east of AICW Statute Mile 894

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This missing temporary lighted buoy is on the north side of the entrance channel.

Canaveral Harbor Entrance Channel Light 14 Missing temporary lighted buoy Chart 11478 LNM 38/20
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Sep 23, 2020by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 29.4453,-81.6869999
LNM: River Daybeacon 55A Destroyed, Little Lake George, St Johns River, FL

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This St Johns River channel marker is on the east shoulder of the maintained channel.

Little Lake George Daybeacon 55A Structure Destroyed Chart 11495
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Boatlines October 15 from MIATC, Martin County, FL

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LNM: AICW Daybeacon 128A Missing Daymark, FL Statute Mile 950

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LNM: AICW Daybeacon 89 Destroyed, FL Statute Mile 796

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LNM: Shoaling Reported, AICW Statute Mile 966, Fort Pierce, FL

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LNM: AICW Daybeacon Destroyed, FL Statute Mile 942

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LNM: AICW Daybeacon 51 Destroyed, FL Statute Mile 886

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LNM: AICW Daybeacon 34 Missing, FL Statute Mile 845

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LNM: AICW Daybeacon 106 Destroyed, Matanzas FL Statute Mile 799

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LNM: Lighted Buoy 7 Destroyed, Ponce de Leon Inlet, near FL AICW Statute Mile 843

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LNM: Entrance Channel Buoys Off-Station, St Marys River, near GA/FL AICW Statute Mile 711

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LNM: Columbas Day Regatta, Oct 10, Biscayne Bay, FL AICW Statute Mile 1086

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LNM: Dive Operation, 9/28-10/2, Bakers Haulover Inlet, FL AICW Statute Mile 1080

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LNM: Inlet Channel Light 11 Damaged, near FL AICW Statute Mile 843

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LNM: Multiple Buoys Missing, St. Augustine Inlet, FL AICW Statute Mile 776

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LNM: Dredging, Oct 1-Nov 20, Fernandina Harbor, FL AICW Statute Mile 715

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LNM: Missing Entrance Channel Light 14, Port Canaveral, FL, east of AICW Statute Mile 894

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LNM: River Daybeacon 55A Destroyed, Little Lake George, St Johns River, FL

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