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Response from Morningstar Marina at Golden Isles, AICW MM 676, Frederica River, GA
Morningstar Marina at Golden Isles, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, lies along the southern reaches of the Frederica River, between Lanier and St. Simons Islands, south of the charted 9 foot bridge.
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Latest edition of ‘Coastlines Georgia’ now available
Latest edition of CRD’s quarterly magazine, ‘Coastlines Georgia’ now available
Inside this edition:
CRD, MARTA partner to deploy two retired railcars to Artificial Reef L
Two retired 72-foot subway cars are the latest addition to Georgia’s marine artificial reefs.
Georgia’s first floating-cage oyster reach restaurants in major milestone
In Chatham County’s Bull River, where salt marshes meet the Atlantic breeze, a culinary revolution is underway.
Plus:
- Editorial: Shrimpers deserve support
- UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant honors CRD green growth specialist
- Capt. Jack Evans looks back on CRD career
… And much more!
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Good Words for St Marys Intracoastal Gateway Marina, St Marys, Georgia, off AICW MM 712
Our thanks to Perry McDonald for forwarding this review by Fred Braman. See New Marina.Hey Cruisers, hello from St Marys, Georgia! I’d like to let you know about a well-kept secret. I’m from just south of Jacksonville and for decades have cruised north to the many great stops along the way: Sisters Creek, Kingsley Plantation, Fernandina Beach, and Cumberland Island to name a few. St. Marys was always on that list, but until recently, dock space was hard to come by due to the destruction of town marina facilities during recent storms. All that has changed with the very recent opening of the St. Marys Intracoastal Gateway Marina, only four km from the AICW/St. Marys River junction. Floating docks, a nice gazebo overlooking the river, and two blocks from the center of a very picturesque and welcoming town, greet visiting boaters. Plenty to do in St. Marys for a few days stay. Check out the Submarine Museum and look over the town from their periscope protruding through the roof. The Cumberland Island Museum is also here as is the ferry to the National Seashore. Trips to the island take about 45 minutes and you can spend the day. You’ll also find lots of boutique shops, eateries and watering holes to keep you busy.The facility is still a work in progress, but the boaters lounge with TV and wifi is nearing completion and a new bath room and shower facility is in the works. A limited facility is available now. For reservations, call or text Dockmaster Collin at 912-540-7230 anytime 8 am to 5 pm daily.Captain Fred Braman, USN(ret)S/V Rhombus
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Unique Sailing Vessel at Morningstar Marina at Golden Isles, AICW MM 676
Morningstar Marina at Golden Isles, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, lies along the southern reaches of the Frederica River, between Lanier and St. Simons Islands, south of the charted 9 foot bridge.
“Was pretty cool to see this at our transient dock today. All carbon fiber and Kevlar. Captain said she will do 33knts. Couldn’t imagine what she costs but she’s one of a kind.”
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Three marinas certified as Georgia Clean Marina Program kicks off – GADNR
Michael Marino, dockmaster at Delegal Creek Marina in the Savannah, hoists their Georgia Clean Marina certification flag at their marina Oct. 25, 2023. Photo by Bryan Fluech/UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant
Three marinas certified as Georgia Clean Marina Program kicks off
BRUNSWICK, Ga. (Oct. 26, 2023) Three coastal Georgia marinas were certified Wednesday for meeting the requirements of the Georgia Clean Marina Program, a voluntary program recognizing marinas that reduce or eliminate the pollution of waterways during daily marina operations.
Delegal Creek Marina of Savannah, Savannah Boathouse Marina of Savannah, and Barbour River Yacht Club of Darien joined the program for their commitment to environmental stewardship through the implementation of Clean Marina best management practices (BMPs).
The recently revised Georgia Clean Marina Program is administered through a partnership between Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division (CRD), University of Georgia Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant, and the Georgia Marine Business Association (GAMBA).
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Partial ICW Shut-Down for Savannah Bridge Demolition Could Have Been Much Worse
See: NAV ALERT: UPDATE: AICW MM 579.9 Closures Announced, Causton Bluff Bridge, Wilmington River, GA
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Causton Bluff Bridge – A Perspective by James Newsome
The old Causton Bluff bascule bridge has had numerous breakdowns in the past, so its removal has been welcomed by ICW travelers. As you can see from James’ photos, the demolition work is in a very narrow space, requiring intermittent closures of the Waterway. Our thanks to James Newsome for this article reposted from Facebook See NAV ALERT: AICW MM 579.9, Closures Postponed
These pictures offer a bird’s eye view of the challenge facing GA DOT and their contractor. The old roadway, bridges, and foundation of Causton Bluff Draw Bridge must be removed before the 2nd high span bridge can be completed.The contractor needs to close the ICW to stage a barge to collect debris from the demolition work, so the ICW will have to be closed. The questions are how many times a day and for how long will the waterway be opened for boat traffic to transit the area.James NewsomeBe the first to comment!
MSIB re Causton Bluff Bridge Closures
Our thanks to Ted Arisaka for this Marine Safety Bulletin. See NAV ALERT: AICW MM 579.9
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USCG Aircrew Rescue off Georgia Coast
The Coast Guard doing what they do so well. Our thanks to Ted Arisaka for this report.
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Georgia Passes Wakesports Legislation
See this very ambiguous statement: The bill exempts “intracoastal waterways, rivers or private lakes, as well as any regatta, boat race, marine parade, tournament or exhibition for which the commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources has granted marine event permit,” according to the release. What other waterways are there?
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First right whale sighting of the year off Jekyll Island
North Atlantic right whales are in peril. Ship strikes and entanglement in fishing gear have spurred a population decline that may lead to extinction in ~20 years.
JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga. – According to the whale mapping website whalemap.org, the first right whale sighting of the year was Friday, November 30 off Jekyll Island.
The sighting was of a female right whale, no calf was seen. Another sighting was made south of Jekyll Island Tuesday, December 6.
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LNM: near AICW MM 677 Shoaling, St Simons Inlet, GA
GEORGIA – ST. SIMONS SOUND: Shoaling
Post storm surveys by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) indicate the presence of shoaling in the St. Simon’s Entrance Channel between St Simons Sound Entrance Lighted Buoy 8 (LLNR 6070 [31°5.6203N / 081°19.2441W, 31.093672 / -81.320735]) and St Simons Sound Entrance Lighted Buoy 14 (LLNR 6100 [31°6.9531N / 081°21.5703W, 31.115885 / -81.359505]). The shoaling encroaches from the northern side of the channel with least depths of 30’ present. Mariners are advised that the entrance to St. Simon’s Sound is provided by a maintained channel with a 38 feet project depth. The entrance is, otherwise obstructed by dangerous, shifting shoals, which form a bar that extends for a distance of 5.5 miles offshore. Mariners should exercise caution when operating in the St. Simon’s Entrance Channel and reference Coast Pilot Volume IV for additional information regarding shoaling and
voluntary navigation safety guidelines intended to minimize the risk of collision or grounding in the Port of Brunswick. Seasonal Operations and Maintenance Dredging expected in the St. Simon’s Entrance Channel between December 2022 and March 2023. This MSIB lift the vessel draft restriction established in MSIB 24-22 for the Port of Brunswick. Mariners are encouraged to review post-storm survey results and comply with the voluntary navigation safety guidelines regarding meeting and passing as provided in Coast Pilot Volume IV for the Port of Brunswick.Be the first to comment!
The Isle of Hope Marina Announces Sale to TPG Marinas, AICW MM 590
SAVANNAH, Ga) After 25 years of continuous ownership, the Isle of Hope Marina has been sold to TPG Marinas, the full-service marina management affiliate of Rhode Island-based Procaccianti Companies.
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Georgia Stewardship Programs Funds Coastal Estuary Restoration
There are five cuts in the Satilla River basin, including the often used Umbrella Cut, an alternate route for ICW cruisers. This estuary restoration does not include Umbrella Cut or the Floyd Creek Cut. See Umbrella Cut.
Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program helps fund coastal estuary restoration
GADNR – Coastal Resources Division
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Umbrella Cut – A Good Alternate Route When St. Andrew Sound is Rough, AICW Statue Mile 685
The choppy water problem while running the AICW’s passage across Georgia’s St. Andrew Sound results from the Waterway’s passage practically out into the briny blue, in order to clear Horseshoe Shoal, which occupies the Sound’s mid-width. Recognizing the potential for very dusty crossing here, the US Army Corps of Engineers has provided an alternate route, known as Umbrella Cut, BUT low water depths on this alternate passage can run as thin as 4 1/2 feet.
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Image Courtesy of Jim and Peg Healy
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Shared Photo – Savannah Cut by William Harrell
Our thanks to William Harrell for this beautiful drone photo.
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Isle of Hope Marina under New Ownership, AICW MM 590
Isle of Hope Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is pleased to announce their new ownership, TGI Marinas.
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Comments from Cruisers (2)
- Reply to Paxton
I agree. Chris and his staff are among the very best. Professional and very pleasant.
- Reply to Ed
We hope the dock and office personnel remain unchanged. They are among the best on the waterway.
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GADNR: Coastlines Georgia Quarterly Newsletter
Coastlines Georgia is the official quarterly publication of the Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
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Three important players in Georgia’s marine fishery management are the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD), the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC), and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC).
Key findings revealed a concerning trend: red drum in Georgia’s waters are both overfished (not enough fish in the population to reproduce at sustainable levels) and experiencing overfishing (too many fish being caught).
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