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1. TURKEY ISLAND LIGHT 43 (LLNR 8395) IS REPORTED MISSING DAYBOARDS. 2. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. CANCEL AT//271119Z APR 26//
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Makers Air and Staniel Cay Yacht Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, offer convenient flights to the Bahamas.
Yesterday the Government of The Bahamas executed two contracts for the construction of two airport projects: a terminal and airside works at Farmer’s Cay and also airside remediations at Staniel Cay.
Through initiatives like these, we continue to develop infrastructure, drive growth, enhance the quality of life, and unlock economic potential that supports a thriving economy and brighter future for all Bahamians.
Since the launch of the historic Family Islands Renaissance Project, over 14 airports have been completed or are under active construction, with more to come.
The affirms that all islands deserve the best airport infrastructure. Our Aviation and Airports Project Partners are working HARD to deliver results one island at a time! 🙏🏾🇧🇸✈️
NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing for Thursday, April 9, 2026
Hi Blue Water Mariners,
The Thursday edition of our Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing is now available at: https://youtu.be/4UV6Gqnfnz4
Overview of the next 5 days: • No gales or warnings are in the forecast. • Fresh to strong easterly winds and rough to very rough seas over a good portion of the basin due to a strong subtropical ridge through at least early next week. Remember that you can always get the latest marine forecast at hurricanes.gov/marine
Fair winds and following seas! — Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch National Hurricane Center National Weather Service Miami, Florida, USA
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1. MATANZAS RIVER DABEACON 10A (LLNR 39065) IS REPORTED MISSING. 2. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. CANCEL AT//221551Z APR 26//
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1. MATANZAS RIVER DABEACON 10A (LLNR 39065) IS REPORTED MISSING. 2. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. CANCEL AT//221551Z APR 26//
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1. ST JOHNS BAR CUT RANGE FRONT LIGHT (LLNR 7115) IS OFF STATION. 2. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. CANCEL AT//220447Z APR 26//
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1. CUMBERLAND SOUND LOWER RANGE C RANGE REAR LIGHT (LLNR 6885) IS DESTROYED. 2. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. CANCEL AT//211348Z APR 26//
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UPDATE/INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY (FLORIDA) – SEVENTH DISTRICT PALM SHORES TO WEST PALM BEACH (CHART 11472) EAU GALLIE – ST. LUCIE INLET/ATON/SEC MIA BNM 0028-26 UPDATE-1
1. INDIAN RIVER SOUTH SECTION LIGHT 63 (LLNR 43570) 2. CAUSE: GENERAL: ALLISION: WATERBORNE VESSEL 3. UNIT UTILIZED SIDE SONAR SCAN AND WAS UNABLE TO FIND WRECKAGE ON SCENE. UNIT SET TRLB – 5CFR (HULL#: 5CFR-23-51-GC) W/ 30′ OF 1/2″ CHAIN AND 135LB DORMOR ON AP. INSTALLED CRCS CR6200 (BATT#: 07-032281) SOC: 100%, INIT VOLT: <7V, SET TO FL G 4S WITH AN EFFECTIVE INTENSITY OF 60 CANDELA AND A NOMINAL RANGE OF 5NM. REQ SECMIA UPDATE BNM. VERIFIED CHARTS, L/L, C/P, AND USAIMS. LW. 4. POSN INFO: 27-50-46.709N, 080-28-24.692W (27°50.7785N / 080°28.4116W, 27.846308 / -80.473526) . AP TO MPP: 327T 2.2 YDS. CANCEL AT//202100Z APR 26//
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NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing – April 5, 2026
Good afternoon Mariners,
The latest Tropical Atlanic Marine Weather Briefing is now available at: https://youtu.be/k4pa4rceCL8 The Key Messages for this briefing: • Fresh to strong E winds and rough seas persist N of the Bahamas through Monday. • High pressure builds in behind a cold front, leading to widespread E to NE winds near gale-force and very rough seas in the W Atlantic and NE Gulf of America for much of this week. • Other than fresh to strong trades and locally rough seas offshore NW Colombia, no significant hazards are expected in the Caribbean.
Safe Sailing! — Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch National Hurricane Center National Weather Service Miami, Florida, USA
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1. MATANZAS RIVER DAYBEACON 35 (LLNR 39295) IS REPORTED MISSING 01 DAYBOARD. 2. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. CANCEL AT//171712Z APR 26//
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1. HALIFAX RIVER LIGHT 52 (LLNR 40230) IS DESTROYED. A TRLB HAS BEEN SET ON STATION. 2. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. CANCEL AT//171551Z APR 26//
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The latest Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Brieifng can be found at: https://youtu.be/4HsS7WNV3aY?si=tUMgXQ1s9pc62lXu
Summary for the next 5-days:
Wind – None: No Gales. However, a cold front will move over the Gulf on Sunday, and minimal gale-force winds are possible on Sunday night and Monday in the wake of the front over the Gulf.
Swell -None: No large area of swell.
Overview: -High pressure north of the area is dominating the weather pattern across all basins. -A cold front is forecast to move into the NW Gulf on Sunday and over the Western Atlantic on Monday. Fresh to strong winds and 8 to 10 ft seas will follow the front. -Gale-force winds are possible over the Gulf in the wake of the front Sunday night and Monday.
For the latest forecast please visit: hurricanes.gov/marine
Have a nice weekend. — Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch National Hurricane Center National Weather Service Miami, Florida, USA
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