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Sherer Updates New River Inlet/AICW Intersection, Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 247
As Robert Sherer reminds us, shoaling and groundings are always possible in the constantly shifting sands of the New River Inlet/AICW Intersection area. See /165669 for a July report from this Problem Stretch. Thank you, Bob, for sharing your expertise.
The “Dip Route” for New River to avoid shoaling on the ICW in the spring is no longer valid. Shoaling has occurred on that route too. See survey below:
A GPX route is available at BNewRiver10202017I took the old “Dip Route” today and ran into the shoaling pictured above near R74. I got into 5 ft of water at low tide so I can attest to it being there. I only draw 4 ‘ 9” so I was okay.
Bob ShererClick Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of New River Inlet
Comments from Cruisers (4)
- Reply to Tom
New River Inlet Crossing – Heading south, probably the first navigational challenge you will meet is at New River. There is a shoal which has grown into the ICW at R72A. Two days ago (October,26), we were the tail end of a long line of boats who cleared Onslow Bridge at the 1:00 opening and headed NW after rounding Craig Point. In the leading pack of boats were a few motor yachts and trawlers. I mention this as a warning. This whole pack headed straight down the ICW as shown on the charts, passing to the east of a 38-foot sailboat hard aground in the ICW near R72A. This shoal is not new, having been a real headache for many boats on the northbound trip last spring. At half tide or more you can pass through here on the old channel. The preferred channel is a dip to the southwest as you get to R72. See attached picture. As luck would have it we were all passing through here at about high tide. At low tide this could have been a problem. There are several Active Captain commenters who have described this transit and provided waypoints.
We led two sailboats who did not know about this problem area in advance. - Reply to Wally
Tom Hale, thanks for the input. Folks – I assure you that you can trust Tom Hale’s comments. Very knowledgeable cruiser. Glad to see him posting here.
- Reply to Bob423
Let me clarify, the first half of the dip route when heading south is fine. It’s the last waypoint that had a problem where it ended in an area now shoaled to 5 ft MLW. The referenced GPX route just follows the ACOE waypoints from the new survey.
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Lighting of the Village, Nov 18, Fishermen’s Village, Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, FL
Fishermen’s Village Resort and Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is absolutely the most event active marina on the Gulf Coast for all seasons. With year-round family friendly celebrations, you will feel right at home on your visit to Punta Gorda, also A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, on beautiful Charlotte Harbor.
For Immediate Release: Annual “Lighting of The Village” to be held November 18, 2017
Punta Gorda, FL—Fishermen’s Village will herald in the Holiday Season with a spectacular “Lighting of the Village” Saturday, November 18. This celebration is the official kick off
of the annual “FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS”, a display of more than ONE MILLION LIGHTS and themed decorations. Local residents and visitors will enjoy beautiful traditional themed holiday décor and lights both inside and outside Fishermen’s Village.
Festivities begin at 5:30 pm. with an official ribbon cutting with Santa and City of Punta Gorda officials. The Lee County Pipes and Drums Band will then parade through the Village, followed by a rousing performance in Center Court. Other festivities include holiday music by The Suncoast Statesmen Barbershop Harmony, live music/dancing with the Shane Duncan Band, Juggling/balloon creations by Jeff the Juggler, Finest Face Painting by MaryRose, pictures with Santa (bring your camera!), complimentary refreshments courtesy of Village Merchants, and live radio remote with Jeff Collins “The Golden Hippo”.
YOUR ADMISSION: Patrons are being asked to bring toilet paper, toiletries and canned goods to be donated to “Share The Blessings Ministry”, an all-volunteer, nonprofit charity benefiting those in need in Charlotte County. Their mission is to provide hygiene, cleaning and non-perishable food items which serve over 500 individuals and 150 families each month. Their current critical need is for paper hygiene products.
Due to the popularity of this event, parking will fill up fast, so arrive early.
Fishermen’s Village Waterfront Mall, Resort and Marina is located on Marion Avenue, Punta Gorda. From I-75, take exit 164, turn left and proceed 3 miles to Fishermen’s Village.
Call 941 639-8721 for more information or visit on line at www.fishville.com.Kathy Burnam
Marketing/Events Manager
Fishermen’s Village
mkting@fishville.com1200 W. Retta Esplanade #57A
Punta Gorda, Florida 33950P 941 575-3007
M 941 258-1327
F 941 637-1054
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Reminder re Vessel Documentation Renewal
This warning was issued earlier this year regarding a company promising to save boat owners money by renewing their vessel documentation through their website. See /164085. Cruisers’ Net is glad to have the warning raised again by Soundings’ Trade Only Today.
Coast Guard issues scam warning
By NORM SCHULTZ
Coast Guard warning
A new scam targeting boat owners, claiming they can save time online, is costing them hundreds of dollars, the Coast Guard says. These are websites offering documentation renewal services for a fee.
The websites have the appearance and claim convenience of an official government website. But just because a website looks like the Coast Guard and may work like the Coast Guard, that does not mean it is the Coast Guard. The result is often that boaters using these websites can end up spending three times the standard fee and find that Coast Guard boarding officers cannot accept their vessel’s documentation as valid.Why? The Coast Guard’s National Vessel Documentation Center, located in Falling Waters, W.Va., is the only authorized entity to issue certificates of documentation required for vessels engaged in commercial trade and optional for vessels weighing 5 or more net tons engaged in recreational use and activities.
Further, although the Coast Guard is aware of these websites, no companies are authorized to operate on its behalf in any way. The services they provide are not illegal, but they cannot issue any form of documentation, including travel letters and/or permits that authorize the operation of any vessel.
Any fees charged beyond the $26 renewal fee or any other agreements offered by such websites are not associated with the NVDC certification process. These companies cannot issue the certificate, but are middlemen who charge a fee for processing the paperwork on a boater’s behalf.
So if you, as a dealer, have customers with documented boats, be proactive and tell them: When it comes time to renew, always remember that the Coast Guard website offering documentation uses a .mil domain name. Websites using .us, .com and .org aren’t the real thing.
Comments from Cruisers (1)
- Reply to Perry
I received one of these letters but went to the USCG-NVDC and renewed my COD for $26. My issue with the NVDC is when I received my COD the expiration date was 10 months instead of 12 months. When I contacted them they sent me a letter stating I had renewed by COD early and thus the reason for issuing a 10 month COD instead of a 12 month COD. I can post the letter if anyone is interested.
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Bahamas Chatter: Chicken of the Sea, a story where ‘nothing is what it seems.’
Bahamas Chatter: Chicken of the Sea, a story where ‘nothing is what it seems.’
Chicken of the Sea, a story where ‘nothing is what it seems.’
Posted: 18 Oct 2017 05:42 AM PDT
Don’t judge Neil Barry’s Chicken of the Sea by its cover. It’s whimsical for good reason! ‘Nothing is what it seems’ in a mystery so real you’ll wonder, ‘Is it true?’
The ‘chicken’ might be Victor Joshua Walker. He tells the story of his parents dragging three cynical, reluctant kids onto a sailboat the size of a school bus. The problem is Victor’s been lied to for as long as he can remember. There are clues to his past life; burns on his forearms, grandparents who died in a house fire, a missing uncle and aunt, his father’s valuable first-edition books, a guitar once played by Segovia. If that’s not enough, people are following him through the Bahamas. Some of them want to kill Victor.You can read the first chapter at www.neilbarrybooks.com Click on ‘Books.’ (Warning: beware of the crazy chicken)
After Chicken of the Sea, you’ll want more. Lucky for you, it’s also a trilogy with Chicken Too and Free Range Chicken. Adventurous readers from nine to ninety can find all three books on Amazon in paper and digital versions.
Look for the author on S/V Imagine and get your books personally autographed.
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Healy Report: Isle of Palms to Port Royal Landing, SC, AICW Statute Miles 457-539
This leg of Peg and Jim Healy’s voyage through South Carolina takes them through Charleston Harbor and south to Beaufort, home of CRUISERS’ NET SPONSORS, Downtown Marina and Port Royal Landing. The infamous Ashepoo-Coosaw Cut at Mile 517 is a Problem Stretch notorious for shoaling and channel shifting. And, as always, Cruisers’ Net is grateful to these experienced cruisers for sharing their observations and advice.
Sanctuary and crew cruised from Mt. Pleasant, Isle of Palms, to Beaufort, Port Royal Landing, on 10/18/2017.
Mt. Pleasant Range – The area from StM 460.0 to 460.5 is shoaling. We passed this area mid-channel at about 07h10, near high tide (+6.0), and saw 11.5 feet of water. The control depth would be 5-1/2 feet at low tide, less on a celestial low.Dawho River, North Creek, Watts Cut – We transited this area between 11h50 and 12h15 (+3.0 –> +2.7 ft) and saw areas at 8.5 ft. The control depth for this area is about 5.5 feet at low tide, less on a celestial low.
Ashepoo-Coosaw Cut – This cut is in two parts; the north section that connects the Ashepoo River and Rock Creek and the South section that connects Rock Creek to the Coosaw River. The North cut is not a concern at this time. We transited the South section at 13h15, 1-1/4 hours before low tide (+0.5 ft). Favor “G181,” the outside radius of the curve there, and then favor red at the entrance, floating R”184.” Do not cut the corners here; follow the centerline of the cut out into the deeper water of the Coosaw River. There is a 5-1/2 ft sandpile at the entrance. We slowed for our passage, and never saw less than 5-1/2 ft.
Hope this is useful.
JimPeg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary, currently at Rock Creek, Pasadena, MD
http://gilwellbear.wordpress.com
Monk 36 Hull #132
MMSI #367042570
AGLCA #3767
MTOA #3436
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Reminder: Shallow Water in Problem Stretch south of McClellanville, AICW Statute Miles 430-433
The waterway south of McClellanville all the way to the Ben Sawyer Bridge has been shoaling for years and we thank Charles Ridley for this reminder warning. SSECN still recommends mid to high tide for passage through this section and see /161140 for another problem with this area.
Traveler 12-29-16. Left Isle of Palms for Harborwalk, Georgetown, SC. If almost 2 hours on either side of low, don’t go thru the stretch of about 10 miles south of McClellandville. If draw over about 2′ won’t make it.
Charles RidleyClick Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Stretches” Listing For McClellanvilleClick Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To The Northern Portion of This AICW Problem StretchComments from Cruisers (2)
- Reply to George
On 10/14/17, 1 1/2 hours after low water, my wife, Pat, and I traveled through Harbor River south of McClellanville and found no less that 6′ of water in the middle of the channel. The worst section was between Day Markers G “35” and R “42”.
Captain George
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Sherer Report: Survey of Browns Inlet/AICW Intersection, Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 237
Thank you Bob and Ann Sherer, authors of 2017 ICW Cruising Guide, for sharing a survey from their popular blog, http://fleetwing.blogspot.com/. Last dredged in November of 2016, Browns Inlet is a perennial Problem Stretch and it is wise to follow the advice Cruisers’ Net has been giving for some time: follow the markers and do NOT follow the Magenta Line in this stretch of the ICW! See an April 2017 report.
You guys probably already know this but a new survey of Brown’s Inlet came out 10/3 showing that you can’t just follow the ICW channel anymore through Browns Inlet. We’ll be doing some form of the “S” curve soon!
I wouldn’t say that Brown’s Inlet is no problem. There’s a new survey as of Oct 3 that shows a lot of shoaling in the same pattern as previously.
Looks like we have to do a “dip” away from the ocean, just like two years ago. At any rate, just following the ICW channel is not the best option. Look at G61A, that buoy will get you into trouble!Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To This AICW Problem StretchComments from Cruisers (1)
- Reply to George
My wife, Pat, and I passed by Browns Inlet on the ICW on 10/10/2017, 2 1/2 hours after low water. Traveling down the middle of the marked channel, we found no less than 10 feet of water throughout the area.
Captain George
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USCG Working to Mitigate Pollution from Displaced Vessels in Florida and the Keys
Crews continue to mitigate pollution threats from vessels displaced by Hurricane IrmaMIAMI — The Emergency Support Function 10 (ESF 10) Florida Unified Command continues making progress in its mission to mitigate pollution threats across Florida from vessels displaced by Hurricane Irma.
Currently, 858 displaced vessels have been removed from Florida waterways. Many of the removed vessels are the result of vessel owners taking it upon themselves to remove their own boats.CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT
See also http://www.flkeysnews.com/news/local/article179463476.html
from FloridaKeysNews.com
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Healy Report: Socastee to Isle of Palms, SC, AICW Statute Miles 410-457
This leg of Jim and Peg Healy’s sojourn through South Carolina begins in the Waccamaw River, south to Winyah Bay, then turns west into Estherville Minim Creek and ends on Isle of Palms, home to CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Isle of Palms Marina. Again, our sincere thanks to these very experienced cruisers for sharing their experiences and expertise with all of us.
The southbound minimally marked entrance to Minim Creek from Winyah Bay requires careful lookout or you will pass it, especially on an outgoing tide. And as a sidebar on Minim Creek, see Minim Creek Ferry.Sanctuary and crew traveled south from Socastee, SC, on the Waccamaw, to Mt. Pleasant, SC, on Tuesday, 10/17/2017. Low tide in the region was early afternoon (13h30). The entrance to the Estherville-Minim Canal at Winyah Bay is very shoal for at least the first 1/2 mile. The Esterville-Minim Creek Canal and the Fourmile Creek Canal have both continued to shoal. We saw spots at 6-1/2 ft at 1/3 tide.
We managed – poor planning – to arrive at McClellanville at dead low tide (10/17/2017, 13h51, +0.1 ft above MLLW). Our depth sounder transducer is 30” below the waterline, and it quits when it get’s to 2 to 2-1/2 ft above a soft bottom or weeds. Today, it quit. So, I don’t know how deep the water really is. What I do know is, Sanctuary draws 4-1/4 ft. What I learned for certain is, the bottom of the ICW around McClellanville is soft mud. I had slowed to just above idle, (never approach anything faster than you’d want to hit it). We never got stopped making way, but there were spots where I could feel the soft mud throwing the boat around. One of many times I really, really liked having a single engine boat with a prop and rudder protected by a beefy full keel. We never encountered anything hard; nothing that went “bump” along the hull. The stretch between G”35″ and R “48” is definitely the worst long stretch (4 miles) on the ICW at this point. Not bad when the tide is in, but 4 ft or less at low tide, and worse yet if celestial low tide. Southbound, check the tide station called “McClellanville, Jeremy Creek” before departing (or passing by) Georgetown. To stay clear of the McClellanville mud at MLLW, ditch out up above McClellanville and wait for a better tide if you’ll arrive at low and your boat draws more than 3 ft.
Those who have done this stretch of South Carolina ICW in the past know there are some very impressive, long docks extending from shore. Many show signs of very significant storm damage. Several that had nice multi-deck sun shelters top were tipped over and lying in the water (well, lying in the mud at low tide). Many of the docks and access-ways had decking missing, we assume from waves and high water lapping at them from beneath. We saw sunken floats and many pilings askew. We did not see any flotsam, but I would definitely keep a sharp lookout throughout the region. Crab pot floats are everywhere. In fast currents, floats bob underwater. Be on the lookout…
There has been generally more transient boat traffic than I expected this early in the season. Don’t know if that predicts more traffic later, or maybe they’ve all already come through, so slower later??? The big go-fast boats we’ve encountered have generally been gentlemen about passing, but it’s on you if you’re a slow boat to keep a sharp eye out astern for approaching, overtaking traffic.
JimPeg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary, currently at Rock Creek, Pasadena, MD
http://gilwellbear.wordpress.com
Monk 36 Hull #132
MMSI #367042570
AGLCA #3767
MTOA #3436
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Bahamas Chatter: Submitting Bahamas Chatter posts via email
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Bahamas Chatter: Submitting Bahamas Chatter posts via email
Submitting Bahamas Chatter posts via email
Posted: 17 Oct 2017 06:55 AM PDT
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1. Go directly to chatter.explorercharts.com and post or comment from the web.
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Thanks for your participation in this great group of cruisers willing and ready to share ideas and experiences!
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Report from Shalotte Inlet Problem Stretch, AICW Statute Mile 330
The intersection of Shalotte Inlet and the Waterway has been an infamous Problem Stretch for years and we thank Philip Mullins for this report and observations.
Follow markers very closely. Crossed at low tide and last green can in inlet was aground about 3/4 way though inlet. Made it by, but the shoal was visible as we passed.
Phillip MullinsClick Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To This AICW Problem StretchComments from Cruisers (1)
- Reply to George
On 10/12/17, 1 hour after low water my wife, Pat, and I passed by Shallotte Inlet on the ICW and found no less that 6′ of water following the marked channel.
Captain George
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Marina Conditions and Updates
As recovery from Irma begins, Cruisers’ Net will keep you posted on conditions from southeast marinas as received. This posting will be updated regularly.
MARINAS and READERS, please submit condition reports directly to larry.dorminy@cruisersnet.net.
Please note that a number of Florida marinas either are unable to answer the phone or have full message boxes.
NOTE: Condition Reports are in as-received order.
NORTH CAROLINA
Port City–removed fuel docks because of dredging in front of marina–will be down for a couple of weeks or more
Anchorage is evacuating because of hurricane/will be back in business probably Thursday 9/28/17
Report from Bennett Brothers Yachts, Wilmington, NCSOUTH CAROLINA
Moss Marina in the process of rebuilding docks. Call for availablity and fuel status.
Charleston Maritime Center-pumps are now working but septic tank is down
Port Royal Landing Marina, Port Royal, SC – fully operational – boaters invited to stop in, linger for a while and enjoy Port Royal.
Report from Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina
Report from Harborwalk Marina, Georgetown, SC, AICW Statute Mile 403
Report from Harbour Town Yacht Basin, Hilton Head Island, AICW Statute Mile 565
Report from Isle of Palms Marina, AICW Statute Mile 457
Report from City Marina, Ashley River, Charleston, SC
Cooper River Marina, Charleston, is fully operational and open to transientsGEORGIA
Hampton River Marina is closed
Sunbury Crab Company -still cleaning up after hurricane
Isle of Hope Marina, GA, fully operational minimal impact.
Morning Star Marina at Golden Isles, GA – spoke with marina director, they are taking precautions as they bring services back on line. Will be fully operational by Monday, Sept. 18th
Jekyll Harbor Marina – Mangager Bill Weeks said no significant damage noted at this time, lots of flooding and wind debris..cleaning up and when the island opens later today (9-14-17) they hope to find themselves fully operational.
The Blue Goose, St. Marys, GA
Lang’s Marina, St. Marys, GA
IRMA Photos from Lang’s Marina, St. Marys , GA
Lang’s Marina East and West were virtually destroyed by IRMA. No docks and no services. Many boats in the marsh.EAST FLORIDA
Loggerhead Marina at Jupiter–changed to Suntex Marina at Jupiter
Loggerhead Marina at Vero Beach–changed to Suntex Marina at Vero Marina
Loggerhead Marina at South Miami–changed to Suntex Marina of South Miami
St. Johns River: Pier 44 is closed
Post-Irma Report, Marineland Marina
St. John’s Marina -pumps are down due to hurricane
Palm Cove Marina is fully operational
Westland Marina is fully operational
Update on St. Augustine Municipal Marina and the city of SA. Courtesy of James H. Newsome
St. Johns Marina– North side is down and pumps are down
Vero Beach Municipal Marina is fully operational
Palm Cove- not pumping fuel today-don’t know about the rest of the week
Beach Marine-doesn’t have a lot of room for transients
Marineland Marina has weathered the storm with no significant issues!
St. Augustine Municipal Marina closed until further notice
St. Augustine will be closed for 6 months
Halifax–doesn’t have a lot of room for transients
Coquina Marina (Daytona) is completely destroyed. Many boats with damage/sunken.
Hammock Beach Marina with power, running water and no noticeable damage to any boats.
Halifax Harbour with the floating docks and protection fared ok.
Palm Cove Marina, Jacksonville, FL – no fuel, no ships store, but can help with dockage. Taking all precautions as they restore all services.
Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, St Augustine, FL – fully operational
Marineland Marina, St Augustine – fully operational for transients
Palm Coast Marina – Palm Coast FL – fully operational and fuel available too
Titusville Municipal Marina – fully operational fuel, power, water..
Report from Harbortown Marina, Merritt Island
Fort Pierce City Marina
The Yacht Group, Coral Gables, FL
Old Port Cove Marinas, North Palm Beach
Update from Old Port Cove Marinas, North Palm Beach
Update from Martin County, Stuart, FLFLORIDA KEYS
Marathon will be closed until December or longer
Conch Harbor is opening by October 20th or 21st
Plantation Yacht Harbor is closed until December
Matheson-mailbox is full
Gilberts is closed
Snake Creek-no answer
Postcard Inn-no answer
Pilot House-no answer
Panchos-not in service
Seabird will reopen 10/12/17
Matheson-only has diesel right now and hopefully will be up & running by the weekend
Snake Creek-phone is dead
Postcard Inn-phone is dead
Garden Cove-no answer
Fishbuster-no answer
Bud & Mary’s-limited schedule/they will call back if you leave message
Hawk’s Cay-has cancelled all reservations through 12/31/17-unsure of when they will reopen
Key Colony-no answer
Key Fisheries-no answer
Burdines- IS OPEN NOW
Seabird is Closed until Oct 5th or 11th
Matheson-Mailbox is full
Gilberts is Closed
Marathon is Closed
Pancho’s Fuel Dock-Mailbox is full
Burdines Is Closed
Key West Hopes to Re-Open for Fantasy Fest
Bud N Mary’s Marina–CLOSED will open back up in October sometime
Bud-N-Mary’s Marina of Islamorada, FL, suffered extensive damage to marinas docks.
Hawk’s Cay Resort Marina–CLOSED
Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages, Key Largo
Founders Park and Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina Closed, Islamorada, FLOKEECHOBEE WATERWAY
WEST FLORIDA
C-Quarters Marina: We have been open since IRMA and Nate has left us unharmed.
Beautiful panhandle location, jumping off spot for Steinhatchee and Tarpon Springs.
Showers, laundry, wifi, diesel and 89 octane non-ethanol.
Full ships storeNaple’s City Dock-closed for renovations-should reopen the first of the year
Moss is Closed
Cape Harbour can’t pump fuel/some kind of legal issue
A1 is open
Calusa Island is open
Maximo is having renovations on their docks/will be open in about 3 months
Boca Grande Marina – OPEN – NO DAMAGE; Restaurant closed until October 5.
South Seas Island Resort Marina –Closed until 9/20/17
Calusa Island Marina–CLOSED
Maximo-no fuel right now-doing renovations/be up and running in a month or so
Moss Marina-Ft Myers Beach- Docks are gone. Gas dock is not operating. High and Dry buildings seem OK.
Gulf Harbour had very little damage and power was restored this afternoon, 9/16.
Tween Waters Marina said they are up and running /no damage
Fishermen’s Village will re-open today, Thursday 9/14
Update on City Facilities & Services, Gulfport, FL, Boca Ciega Bay
Riviera Dunes/ they are up and running
Pink Shell marina and the resort are fully operational.
Manager of marina said Salty Sam’s Marina is also open.
Legacy Harbor is up and running/open for business
Twin Dolphin/ they came through fine/open for business
Longboat Key Club Moorings
Southwest Florida Yachts, Tarpon Point Marina, Cape Coral, FLNORTHERN GULF
Panama City Marina/St. Andrews Marina
Both city owned marinas in Panama City suffered NO damage and are welcoming transient guests at this time.
Diana PieperBAHAMAS
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Report from Staniel Cay, Turks and Caicos, Bahamas
Report from Little Farmers CayComments from Cruisers (6)
- Reply to Steve
Moss Marina in the process of rebuilding docks. Call for availablity and fuel status.
- Reply to Chris
Marineland Marina is fully operational with no damage from Irma and 20 new slips of concrete floating docks and a new marina building with restrooms and laundry to support the new docks. Dredging also increased the depths to 6.5′. Palm Coast Marina, 7 miles south of Marineland, continues to have the best Diesel prices in the area.
- Reply to giles
please send me the current updates on marinas in Florida .
I am doing the Loop and heading to Florida next month. - Reply to Jonathan
Vero Beach Municipal Marina is fully operational – some minor damage to a few docks, but water, power, and fuel restored.
- Reply to Steve
Moss Marina-Ft Myers Beach- Docks are gone. Gas dock is not operating. High and Dry buildings seem OK.
- Reply to SV
St. Augustine Municipal Marina
Marina closed until further noticeDue the impact and damage resulting from Hurricane Irma, the St. Augustine Municipal Marina will be closed until further notice. The south docks incurred irreparable damage and must be removed and then replaced. The main dock, which connects to the fuel dock, suffered extensive damage and will need to be repaired. This includes electrical and water line damage as well as loss of and damage to dock boxes.
As with Hurricane Matthew, our moorings were stressed and strained, whether or not they had boats secured to them. Until we are able to inspect the integrity of the moorings and have re-assigned long-term tenants, the moorings will not be available for transient guests.
While we will be up and running as soon as possible, at this time we can offer no estimated date or time-frame for re-opening. We apologize for the inconvenience and any delays, but the safety and integrity of all our facilities and equipment is priority. Until the marina is safe for our workers and our guests to return, we will not be open to the public. We are not accepting reservations at this time; however, you can send email to marina@citystaug.com if you have any questions. Please allow 3-4 business days for a response.
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Bahamas Chatter: New pet policy
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Bahamas Chatter: New pet policy
New pet policy
Posted: 15 Oct 2017 03:11 PM PDT
I downloaded the form and instructions to receive a permit to bring my dog to the Bahamas. I sent a money order for $15 ($10 for the application and $5 for the fax service). It has been about 5 weeks ago and still no permit. I noticed on this site the the fee has gone up.Am I still covered? How do I get my permit if they don’t fax it to me? Is there a time frame for the vet’s health certificate? Is a shot record sufficient? Can I get the permit when I get there?
Any response and help is GREATLY appreciated.
Thank you
Comments from Cruisers (1)
- Reply to Ted
Yes, you did it all correctly. Unfortunately, the process does not seem to work unless you FedEx the form and payment to them. Everyone that I have talked to had the same experience. You can try calling them, but do’t expect much. I don’t know where in the system they get lost, but it is your problem to get it fixed. So break out $90 and send it by FedEx. They will have it ready in a day or two. Also, when you got to get your money back on the money order there is a fee that uses up most of what you spent in the first place. Sorry
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Bahamas Chatter: Boat buddy
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Bahamas Chatter: Boat buddy
Boat buddy
Posted: 15 Oct 2017 05:33 AM PDT
We are presently located in NC and waiting on the season to end before heading to the east coast of Florida. (West Palm Beach area) and looking to head to West End in mid to late November. We are looking for other boaters to join in the trip. We are in a 30′ Bayliner and cruise around 20knts. We will eventually cruise our way through to DR and then on to home in Cabo Rojo, PR.Thank you,
Ron and Bev
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Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina Voted Best Small Marina, Matanzas Pass, Gulf Coast
BEST SMALL MARINA Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina is, naturally, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! The marina overlooks the westerly banks of the Mantanzas Pass channel, west of marker #13. Congratulations Pink Shell!
Marinalife Announces the Winners of the 8th Annual Best Marina ContestBALTIMORE, MARYLAND – Marinalife is pleased to announce the winners of the 8th Annual Best Marina Contest. Congratulations to Orange Beach Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama, voted 2017’s Best Large Marina and Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina in Fort Myers Beach, Florida, voted 2017’s Best Small Marina.As a premier marina on the Gulf Coast, Orange Beach Marina offers a safe, fully protected harbor with 161 slips available and family-friendly environment for all types of boaters. Conveniently accessible from the Gulf, Tennessee-Tombigbee, Intracoastal Waterway, Mobile or Pensacola Bay, their state-of-the-art docks, two on-site restaurants, and exceptional laundry and shower facilities offer guests a pleasant experience without leaving the marina.“For the second year in a row, Orange Beach Marina is honored to be recognized as Marinalife’s 2017 Best Large Marina!” states C. Bennett Long, President. “This award demonstrates that hard work and attention to detail pays dividends. We also couldn’t be more thankful to our dedicated staff who routinely put our customer’s needs at the forefront of our family-owned and operated business we are proud to represent the entire Gulf Coast and our world-renowned hometown, Orange Beach, Alabama.”Voted 2017’s Best Small Marina, the beautiful pet and family friendly Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina in Fort Myers Beach, Florida features 41 slips where boaters enjoy a host of amenities and services, whether staying for one night or one week. Just six miles from the Gulf of Mexico, dock your boat (up to 100 feet) and get full-access to the Resort’s pools, restaurants, and spa or soak in the sunshine along the quarter mile of sugar white sand beaches.“We are honored to have been voted the Best Small Marina in this year’s Marinalife Best Marina contest,” said Pink Shell’s Dockmaster, Dave O’Connor. “We thank the readers and our marina guests for recognizing our commitment to maintaining a prestigious facility and our dedication to providing exceptional service.”Due to the high number of votes, we recognize second and third place winners in each category. Kingman Yacht Center in Cataumet, Massachusetts was voted second place for the Best Large Marina, and River Dunes Marina in Oriental, North Carolina came in a close third. Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina in Islamorada, Florida was voted second place in the Best Small Marina category and in third place was Homeport Marina in Gulf Shores, Alabama.We appreciate and thank all the marinas and boaters nationwide for participating in this year’s contest. Keep an eye out for announcements starting in the Spring of 2018 for Marinalife’s 9th Annual Best Marina Contest.###About Marinalife:Marinalife brings together the boating community through a comprehensive membership program offering boaters online marina reservation services and valuable trip planning travel tools and resources. Marinalife publishes a quarterly magazine highlighting marina and boating destinations, members’ cruising stories and captain’s tips. Marinalife’s mission is to make boating easy by providing services and information to simplify logistics and alleviate stress for all types of boaters.For more information on Marinalife, please call 1-800-736-8275 or visit www.marinalife.com.For imagery and other requests, please contact:Anna BarthelmeMarinalife, LLCClick Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina
Comments from Cruisers (2)
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Well deserved. We love Pink Shell Marina. And yes, Dave and Craig are the best!
Looking forward to going back. - Reply to David
Congrats to Dave and Craig, the best dockmasters in the business!
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Jim Healy Annotates the NC Intracoastal, Miles 237 – 330
Longtime cruiser and Cruisers’ Net contributor, Captain Jim Healy, shares his knowledge and experience in these observations on these portions of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, complete with text and charts! Thank you Jim!
NOTE: Further descriptions of the inlet intersections discussed have been designated Problem Stretches on Cruisers’ Net and can be found under North Carolina, NC AICW Problem Stretches on our Homepage. See Report from Shalotte Inlet Problem Stretch, AICW Statute Mile 330.1. Brown’s Inlet at Camp Lejeune is not a navigational problem for the fall or 2017. I note the USACE made some survey updates dated 2017-10-03 (my birthday), but I can say that I did not see a present or emerging issue when we passed that area on 2017-10-06.
2. Call the range office at Camp Lejeune to confirm the next day’s firing schedule. We were told that boat’s would be allowed allowed to transit on the ODD HOURS. Slow boats (I run 7.3 knots/8.5 mph through still water) can leave Swansboro around 06h15 to arrive at Onslow Beach Bridge for the 08h00 opening. At that point, you’re through the live fire zone before the start of the Marine’s play time.
3. The information for the New River Inlet crossing in ActiveCaptain from Bob423 and the USACE is correct. The suggested A-ICW route for New River drops south (east) at the inlet. As of 2017-10-06, the markers have not been moved and do not reflect the correct route. Some charts show a shoal there, but in real life, it is very clear that you’ll have plenty of visibility and room. Be careful of swift cross-currents; I was being timid, and operating at reduced speed/power. I got swept rapidly inland towards the New River by strong incoming cross-currents from the inlet. Ebbing currents could be hazardous too. This route was reliable, but check again in the spring, because it had several sand piles on the bottom and did not look like it would last long as the best route.
Lime line is Bob423; black route is USACE route I laid in for my own use.
4. Sanctuary and crew transited Snow’s Cut on 2017-10-06 at 1-1/2 hour before low tide. We found R”162″ relocated very dramatically to the south shoreline of the cut. So much so that it appears off-station. We verified it is an ICW marker, carrying a yellow triangle. Southbound, take R”162″ to STBD. We found at least 10 ft of water between the marker and the shore, but estimate the marker is only about 40 feet from what would be expected to be the green side of the channel in that area.
Lime line is Bob423; black route is mine.
5. ALL BOATERS should look at the website for the Wilmington Division of the USACE. They maintain surveys of all of the inlets in their district, which include all of the most challenging inlets in North Carolina (Shallottes, Lockwood Folly, Snow’s Cut, New River, Brown’s). Download the .pdf’s and set up the best route in your chart plotters or navigation software. They are your best chance to find the deepest and safest water in these areas. The website for the .pdf files is: http://www.saw.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/Hydrographic-Surveys/Inlets-Crossings/.
6. Sanctuary and crew transited Lockwood’s Folly this morning, 2017-10-10, 09h00, 1/2 tide rising, +3.0 feet. I followed a route that “split the difference” between Bob423’s route and the 2017-07 waypoints from the USACE. The route takes you within about 100 feet of a large, prominent sand bar with people fishing. The incoming current was at max flood, at least 2 – 2.5 knots. We learned at New River that we’d need full power to manage that cross-current. Furthermore, the markers in the water still mark the old “north” route through the Folly. All in all, the transit is an act of faith. The standers-bye were AMAZED watching us just two boat lengths from them. Our faith was rewarded; the route works well. We saw one sand pile that was 10.5 feet, so the route would carry 7.5 feet at MLLW. This is probably a temporary alternative, as the currents will undoubtedly shift the route by spring.
There are comments in the Lockwood Folly ActiveCaptain thread from a few days ago that suggest the marked north route is about the same depth as we saw on this alternate route. That being the case, I’d recommend to less experienced people that they go with the marked route. To follow the alternative route without markers as physical reference points, you really need a route programmed into a chart plotter and an autopilot accurate enough to closely follow the unmarked alternate in strong cross-currents. The only other choice would be to run at slack where less than full power is needed.
Lime line is Bob423; fuscia line is USACE; black route is mine; blue highlighted line is our actual track.
7. Sanctuary and crew transited Shallotte Inlet this morning, 2017-10-10, 10h15, 2/3rds tide rising, +4.0 feet. The route has only one small change from last spring. G”81″ has been relocated about 100 feet toward the north shore. This makes the course a slight slalom. We saw one sand pile at 10 feet, so about 6.0 feet at MLLW.
The blue highlighted line is our actual track. From it, you can see where we diverted toward shore to pass G”81″ at a distance of 10′ – 12′.
8. USCG Sector Charleston is transmitting a “pan pan” for a storm-damaged dock with debris in the ICW at “Mile Marker 24,” presumably in South Carolina. The North Carolina/South Carolina border is approximately StM 331, and the Rock Pile is StM 553 – 557. So, there is no “Mile Marker 24″ in S. Carolina. We decided they must mean lateral marker R”24.” There is a R”24″ south of Myrtle Beach in the ICW, and it did have a board or two tied to the marker’s piling. There was no evidence of a damaged dock in that area. There is no more than the normal amount of flotsam in the water so far this season.
Hope this is useful.
Jim
Peg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary, currently at Socastee, SC
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Irma Vessel Damage Photos from BoatUS “Cat” Team
This is a series of photos that will make any boater heart sick for the affected owners. Watch at your own risk.
Praise goes out to the BoatUS personnel for their dangerous work in making these surveys.
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Sherer Report: Links to Weather, Surveys, Buoys, Tides in the ICW
Once again, Bob and Ann Sherer, authors of 2017 ICW Cruising Guide and their popular blog, http://fleetwing.blogspot.com/, generously share their research with our readers. This is an excellent listing of information sites pertaining to the Intracoastal. Definitely a posting to save!
I compiled a set of links in north to south order:
– Weather buoys that give wind and wave heights along our ICW route– Shoaling areas I’ve found by examining ACOE Surveys, mile by mile starting at Norfolk. It’s not just the inlets where we have surveys available for problem areas. It takes some digging to find all of them but here they are. ACOE uses the same link for each section of the ICW so the link provided will always bring up the latest survey.The above sites are handy in doing a quick check on conditions before transiting an area. You might want to bookmark the page in your browser.I’ve also thrown in some popular weather sites.Here’s the link to the page of links:Bob
And this from Buddy DeRyder, a friend of the Sherers:
Thanks Bob,
You may want to consider adding the York Spit buoy
http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/station_page.php?station=44072
As it is on your rhumb line from Windmill Pt to Hampton and its added value is sea state height/period which you don’t get from the York River rear range station.
It is a fairly new yellow buoy and does not yet show on NOAAs website composite pictorial graphic
We decided to not go south this winter as I didn’t get accomplished what I wanted to get done and ICW (& Keys) conditions are not to my liking as I have been through all that before. On the positive side you don’t have a real worry with wrapping a prop on old hidden roof tarps blown off from previous hurricanes and Ophelia is way offshore! But buoy location is a worry to resolve.
I moved my boat to our new F docks near the public piers and having Don Gulliver doing some AC work this week… he worked on your system a few years back…
Give a shout if you have a need.
Best Wishes,
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USCG: Vessel Documentation Regulations – Final Rule Published 20 SEP 2017
Vessel Documentation Regulations – Technical Amendments Final Rule Published 20 SEP 2017
The Coast Guard is making technical amendments to its vessel documentation regulations, 46 CFR Part 67. The amendments make non-substantive edits to align Coast Guard regulations with current vessel documentation statutes, correct typographical errors, and align procedural requirements with current Coast Guard practice. Attached is a copy of the Final Rule for technical amendments made to the vessel documentation regulations. This final rule is effective September 20, 2017.
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