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    • Sep 21, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Accolades for Fort Pierce City Marina (Statute Mile 966.5)

      Fort Pierce City Marina 1 Avenue A, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 Toll Free (800) 619-1780 (772) 464-1245 Facsimile (772) 464-2589 You will seldom (if ever) find a better run municipal watercraft facility than Fort Pierce City Marina. Dockmaster Dean and his staff do everything that can be done to make cruisers welcome, and encourage them to linger for awhile. And, of course, they are a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

      Ft. Pierce City Marina ‘“ Ft. Pierce, FL, ICW 966. This is our southern destination. We stay here for at least 2 months each winter. It is just off of the Indian River, very accessible, and has an excellent inlet to the Atlantic Ocean. The `old town’ city center of activity is at the marina! There is a weekly farmer’s market, parades, monthly old car rallies, motorcycle rallies, great restaurants, shopping, and all other necessary services. This marina is really well managed, with an excellent staff, and is a terrific stop for ocean/ICW travelers.
      Sabra Morgan

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Fort Pierce City Marina

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    • Sep 21, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Melbourne Harbor Marina (Statute Mile 919)

      Melbourne Harbor Marina guards the Waterway’s western flank, abeam of marker #6, south of the Melbourne twin, high-rise bridges.

      Melbourne Harbor Marina ‘“ Melbourne, FL, ICW mm 919. We love this stop every year, and we usually end up spending a week! The marina is very nice, set off the Indian River and the ICW in a protected natural creek/harbor, within walking distance of downtown, and with a couple of really great restaurants on location. Most special of all for us is the wildlife – it is a super highway for manatee families who are coming and going in their search for food. We enjoy sitting in the morning with our coffee watching them head out toward the Indian River. And, in the evening, we sit on deck with our wine and watch them come back into the harbor and head home for the night. This is very special, and the bird movements are equally exceptional. The marina services are good, the staff is excellent, and the location is very, very pleasant!
      Sabra Morgan

      Ducked in to Melbourne Harbor Marina for 2 days to wait out some nasty weather this week. It was extremely well-protected from the N and NE winds. It was a very nice marina. Dockmaster very helpful. Ichabods Dockside Grille was a great dinner spot; dinner was great, but the key lime pie was exceptional!! Made on site. Service was terrific too.
      (Thanks Kim). Fun to be here for Halloween.
      Eve-Marie and Crew of S/V Flash

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Melbourne Harbor Marina

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    • Sep 21, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Don’t Miss New Smyrna City Marina (Statute Mile 846)

      New Smyrna Beach Marina, 201 N. Riverside Drive, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, 386-409-2042

      Like Captain Morgan, we have always liked New Smyrna City Marina. There is a pleasant backwater, time has somehow forgotten this place, atmosphere about the entire operation. This is the kind of place to kick back from your Waterway travels for awhile, and watch the world flow by. And, let’s not forget, this facility is a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

      New Smyrna Beach City Marina ‘“ New Smyrna Beach, FL, ICW mm 846. This marina is a perfect distance from St. Augustine City Marina for a `next stop’, and we have stopped there for several years, and really like it. They have a very nice attitude towards transients, and the downtown area is within walking distance. There are adequate restaurants and shopping, and the marina personnel are very helpful.
      Sabra Morgan

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For New Smyrna City Marina

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    • Sep 21, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Praise for St. Augustine City Marina (Statute Mile 778)

      St. Augustine City Marina is a fine municipal facility, and it is located within easy walking distance of the city historic and business district.

      St. Augustine, FL, ICW mm 778. This is a MUST STOP for us on our way south!!! The staff is very skilled, the marina offers excellent services, and the proximity to downtown is unmatched! We love this marina and the town, and highly recommend it to all who are heading south. They have an inlet that provides superb access to the Atlantic Ocean, or you can stay on the ICW on your southbound journey. Either way, this stop is well worth the effort!
      Sabra Morgan

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For St. Augustine City Marina

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    • Sep 21, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Good Words About Fernandina Harbor Marina (Statute Mile 716.5)

      Yes indeed, the current incarnation of Fernandina Harbor Marina is a fine facility, and the adjacent downtown business district is charming, with a wealth of good restaurants!

      Fernandina Harbor Marina ‘“ Fernandina Beach, FL, ICW mm 717. This is a must stop for us each year. The city has so much history, with restaurants and shopping right at your fingertips. There is an exceptional wine store (Intercoastal Wine) with a wine tasting bar, on 2nd street. They are always glad to see mariners and often have specials that you will surely like. The marina is full service, with a very knowledgeable staff. They will work with you to meet your needs for a stay of one night or several days.
      Sabra Morgan

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Fernandina Harbor Marina

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    • Sep 11, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      More Good Words for Boathouse Marina (St. Johns River, Palatka, Fl.)

      Boathouse Marina is conveniently located on the edge of the South Palatka Historic District [St. Johns River] and within walking distance of numerous restaurants.

      We stayed there this year for the Wolfson Children’s Bass Tournament. What great people and facilities were very nice!
      Max and Jimmie M/V “My Harley”

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Boathouse Marina

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    • Sep 9, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      More on Ft. Lauderdale’s Sun Trolley

      The days of operation and fares of the Fort Lauderdale Sun Trolley do appear to vary with each route and some routes are free. It can understandably be a bit confusing, but for more details (or more confusion!?!), go to their website www.suntrolley.com.

      Sun Trolley is 50 cents on both the A1A and Las Olas routes every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Passengers are a mix of residents and visitors to Fort Lauderdale Beach. The agency plans to expand the A1A route from Harbor Shops to the Galleria Mall on Sunrise Blvd. by October 1, 2010. Sun Trolley is the community bus service for the City of Fort Lauderdale and is managed by the Downtown Fort Lauderdale TMA, a nonprofit agency incorporated in 1992.
      Patricia

      Click Here To An Earlier Article on the Sun Trolley

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    • Sep 3, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Adventure Yacht Harbor (south of Daytona Beach, Statute Mile 837)

      Adventure Yacht Harbor features a well protected dockage basin, and adjacent shoreside dining. This facility is certainly worth a look!

      I am currently at the “Adventure Yacht Harbor”, Port Orange FL. It is just south of the Dunlawton bridge. Small marina, but clean, helpful and friendly. Boondocks resturant is also located here. The harbormaster is Jim Boren. His number 386-756-2180. Rate for my 40′, and less than 6 months, is $10. Power for 30 amp $45, 50 amp $80. Also it is off the ICW in a nice little protected harbor. Johnny, Mojito Bandito.

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Adventure Yacht Harbor

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    • Aug 28, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      A Positive Perspective of the Ortega Yacht Club Marina in Jacksonville, Fl off the AICW

      Located on the Ortega River just above the Roosevelt Blvd. Bridge and just below the intersection of the Ortega and St. Johns Rivers, Ortega Yacht Club Marina is especially convenient to the Riverside section of Jacksonville.

      We have always had a good experience here. This is a private yacht club and they have recently offered transient slips.
      Rules do include how clubhouse and pool area can be used depending on the package you chose when you check in.
      Facilities are first class, docks are great and a very nice shower area is available. Stores, restaurant are close by.
      I understand members wanting the clubhouse and pool area for friends and family on holiday weekends. These members pay big bucks to have this privilege! Really sorry to hear anyone had a bad experience here because we have recommended it often to fellow boaters on the ICW.
      Rex & Jimmie aboard M/V `My Harley’

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Ortega Yacht Club Marina

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    • Aug 5, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      More on Anchoring in No Name Harbor (Key Biscayne, St. M. 1096)

      Located at the southern end of Key Biscayne, No Name Harbor is considered by some to be an excellent hurricane hole.

      As of July 29, 2010 there is a fee to anchor in No Name Harbor. Two dollars for a day use and $20.00 per night. This is on the honor system.
      Captain Cheryl Martin aboard Fair Winds

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Florida Keys Anchorage Directory Listing For No Name Harbor

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    • Jul 30, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Good Words for Welaka Public Dock and Museum (St. Johns River, south of Palatka)

      More and more cruisers are finding Welaka city docks, museum and surrounding restaurants and attractions to be well worth the stop!

      We went there by dinghy, loved the museum, and went two nights to the Shrimp R Us Tiki bar, what a deal! all walkable from the free docks.
      Captain Sterling

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Welaka Public Dock

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    • Jul 30, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Advice to Boaters at Hontoon Island State Park, St. Johns River

      Hontoon Island State Park is a marvelous stop on the St. Johns River, south of Lake George and north of Lake Monroe (Sanford).

      Good inexpensive dockage, but can have a little current. Bigger boats should use the T-docks because of dock size and depths.
      Captain Sterling

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Hontoon Island State Park

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    • Jul 29, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Emergency Anchorage inside the Ponce de Leon Inlet near AICW Statute Mile 840

      Chris aboard SV Pelican offers very good advice concerning obtaining and using local knowledge as well as the location of a last resort anchorage inside Ponce Inlet, just as the Inlet turns south.

      In June of 2009 we were chased into Ponce De Leon Inlet due to a nasty storm. After hearing all of the warnings about it being so dangerous we called Sea Tow for some local knowledge recommendations. The storm hit us with 45kts of wind, driving rain and continuous lightning when we were still 1/4 mile away. Fortunately we had already talked to the Sea Tow people before entering so they were able to give us the lay of the land. One tip ‘“ if you duck in here and go south, there is water inside the area between 7A and 9, just past the inlet entrance. It’s marked 8 feet on the charts, but we were told it’s over 10, and didn’t see less than 12.
      There are two issues with anchoring here. First, when it rains the current goes crazy. We thought we were grounded since, even with 45kts of wind, we were beam to the wind. It turns out the current was even stronger, and we were nose to it until a little while after the rain stopped. Second, as soon as the storm blew by we were passed fairly closely by numerous large sportfishers running on a full plane. I wouldn’t overnight here. BUT ‘“ in a pinch ‘“ call Sea Tow for local knowledge on shoaling in the inlet and then park your butt close to the beach between these two marks.

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Ponce de Leon Inlet

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    • Jul 29, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Praise for One of the Best: Miami Beach Marina in Miami, FL

      Miami Beach Marina is a world-class facility with 400 slips and 1000 feet of floating docks specifically intended for smaller craft. Conveniently located on the southwestern shores of Miami Beach, just west of the entrance to Government Cut Inlet, this very popular marina has prompted many to say “if you can find a better marina, stay there!” Jeff and Michele would certainly agree.

      On Thursday, July 15th, we bid farewell to our dockmates and took Hawks Channel northeast. We were going to run to Government Cut at Miami Beach, but the seas kept getting sloppier. So we headed west to Angel Fish Creek and took that across to Biscayne Bay. We took the ICW north to Dodge Island and ran east along the south side of the island toward Government Cut and Miami Beach Marina.
      Soon we were in our slip. Michele promptly left the marina and jumped aboard the local bus to purchase supplies for when we would be on the hook at the regatta. I cannot say enough about Miami Beach Marina. The location is unbeatable. It is located at the southernmost point of Miami Beach, right at the mouth of Government Cut. Upon leaving the marina you can be on the Atlantic Ocean beginning your crossing of the Gulf Stream to Bimini and the Bahamas. South Beach is a short walk from the marina. Ocean Drive with the restaurants, clubs, and fun nightlife are a good walk or a short taxi ride. At the Marina, the restroom and laundry facilities are clean and well-maintained. There is a gourmet market, a ship’s store, a dive shop, and a restaurant and tiki bar with a pool. It doesn’t get much better than this for a cosmopolitan marina.
      Now the negatives. It is VERY expensive. It is $3.50 a foot plus electricity. If they put you in a slip south of the dockmaster’s office, your boat gets rocked all night by the surge from cruise ships and freighters entering and leaving the harbor. Most transients get put on these docks. Sometimes you can beg for a slip north of the dockmaster’s office.
      Jeff and Michele Prahm

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Miami Beach Marina

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    • Jul 29, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Good Visit and Good $$ Fortune at Pier 66 Yacht Harbor in Ft. Lauderdale (AICW Statute Mile 1066.5)

      Pier 66 Yacht Harbor lies on the eastern side of the Waterway just north of the SE 17th St. Bridge. With 148 slips and every convenience imaginable, Pier 66 is a first-class marina and welcoming to transients, as Jeff and Michele relate below:

      A fellow boater told me that Pier 66 had a dollar per foot special last summer and might repeat it this year. Michele called and was told that they were not doing that special this year. She started to hang up when the dockmaster said he could give us that rate for the night. A dollar per foot at Pier 66? We took it and pulled our little 34-foot Marine Trader into a slip suitable for a 120-foot mega yacht. We loved the location, the swimming pools, the restaurants and the bars (we couldn’t enjoy the revolving bar atop the Pier 66 tower since a wedding reception was being held there. The restrooms were clean with good water pressure and working AC. Laundry facilities, fuel and a small marine store are available on site. Of course, being the Yachting Capital of the World, just about any service is available in the Fort Lauderdale area.
      Pier 66 is located on the east side of the ICW, just north of the 17th Street Causeway in Fort Lauderdale. You can bike east to Lauderdale Beach and the tourist shops at Beach Place. Just south of the 17th Street Causeway is Port Everglades. From there, you can continue south on the ICW to the Dania Beach Cutoff Canal or Hollywood Beach and Miami or head east out onto the Atlantic Ocean. This is a nice jumping off point to Bimini.
      Jeff and Michele Prahm aboard MV Java Girl

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Pier 66 Yacht Harbor

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    • Jul 22, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Good Words for Mandarin Holiday Marina on the St. Johns River in Mandarin, FL

      Located south of Mandarin and Orange Park, FL, east off the St. Johns River on the north side of Julington Creek and just west of the Route 13 fixed bridge, Mandarin Holiday Marina has long been a very popular stop with cruisers on the St. Johns.

      This is one of our favorite fuel locations when heading south on the river. Fuel is always fresh and prices are fair. It can be busy in the evenings on weekends at the pumps. Good protection from winds and wakes. There are two slips available to fuel at a time. Call on way in ‘“ (904)268-1036
      Rex and Jimmie aboard MV MyHarleyY

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Mandarin Holiday Marina

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    • Jul 22, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Report on Boathouse Marina in Palatka, FL on the St. Johns River

      Boathouse Marina is located on the St. Johns River just south of the Palatka City Dock and in the heart of the Palatka Historic District.

      No Fuel, quite, secure, a great place to stay. Owners are great and make you feel at home! Older marina but kept very clean and neat.
      Rex and Jimmie aboard MV My HarleyY

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    • Jul 19, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      A Mixed Review of the Ortega Yacht Club Marina in Jacksonville, Fl off the AICW

      Located on the Ortega River just above the Roosevelt Blvd. Bridge and just below the intersection of the Ortega and St. Johns Rivers, Ortega Yacht Club Marina is especially convenient to the Riverside section of Jacksonville.

      The marina is nice and the location is convenient. But had bad experiences with marina management. Rules seemed to be enforced or created at the whim of the dock master. Was not `Customer Friendly’.
      Water Boater

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Ortega Yacht Club Marina

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    • Jul 19, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Reminder of Transient Moorings at Coconut Grove Sailing Club (AICW Statute Mile 1094.5)

      We’ve had numerous reminders of moorings available to transients at Coconut Grove Sailing Club on Biscayne Bay over the last year and the location sounds so inviting! Give the Club a try and let us hear about your stay, because they are A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

      Coconut Grove Sailing Club is a member supported sailing club but the moorings are available to the public on a first come first serve basis. They have 200 moorings in the most protected mooring field in Biscayne Bay. The restaurant on property offers great lunch and dinner choices with a view that is hard to beat in the Grove and they usually have live music on Friday nights.
      Sean Connett

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Anchorage Directory Listing For Coconut Grove Sailing Club

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    • Jul 9, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      High Praise for Lighthouse Boatyard off the AICW at Ponce de Leon Inlet, New Smyrna Beach, FL

      Located off the AICW northwest of the Ponce de Leon Inlet, Lighthouse Boatyard is reached by departing the AICW southbound at MM 839.5 and northbound at MM 842. Click on the link below for a Navigational Alert, Chartview and advice regarding the channel markers into Lighthouse Boatyard.

      I want to share a pleasant experience about Lighthouse Boatyard at Ponce Inlet, FL. While cruising on the ICW near New Smyrna we had major prop damage (long story). We needed an emergency haulout so the first place I looked for help was your Cruising Guide to Eastern Florida. We contacted Terry at Lighthouse Boatyard and like your guide says, they went above and beyond to accomodate us. Not only did she arrange the haulout and lined up a prop repairman, Terry also tracked down a vendor for another part we needed. If that wasn’t enough, she offered refreshments and loaned us her car to run errands. We were back in the water the next day at a fair price.

      Click Here To View An Earlier Posting Concerning Lighthouse Boatyard Which Contains Important Information About This Facility’s Entrance Channel

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Lighthouse Boatyard

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