Our thanks to Kevin and Debbie Stone for this Problem Stretch report. Last dredged in November of 2016, Browns Inlet is a perennial shoaling threat 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 Oct ’17 survey.
Mile 236, Browns Inlet, NC Green floating markers may not be accurately marking recent shoaling. Today about 1 hour prior to low tide, a catamaran was aground mid-channel. Our 4.5′ draft successfully transited close to floating Red 60. Kevin and Debbie Stone
Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS’ NET PARTNER, has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits. Bahamas Chatter: “Tides Exumas” plus 1 more Tides Exumas Posted: 20 Nov 2017 07:56 AM PST
Hi. Explorer charts note tide for Galliot Point 1-2 hrs later than Nassau. Looking for info on East Barracouta Rocks, Pudding Cut & Barreterre as well. Thx.
Boat buddies Posted: 20 Nov 2017 07:55 AM PST Is there a spot on here that posts destinations for other boaters?
We are in a 30′ Bayliner heading to South Florida in a few days and looking for others that are going to the Bahamas in mid December.
If anyone is going and looking to travel with another boat, we would appreciate your company and comments.
Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS’ NET PARTNER, has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.
Our thanks to DOCKWA’S Becky Pineo and Team for sharing their list of restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinner near your dock. While many of these are outside the scope of Cruisers’ Net, you are sure to recognize a number of CRUISERS’ NET SPONSORS on the list. If you happen to be docked at one of our SPONSORS, please say hello and a big thank you for providing Cruisers’ Helping Cruisers!
Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS’ NET PARTNER, has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.
John Dial, General Manager of the Berry Islands Club advises that the Reserve will be patrolled this year by the Bahamas Constable and no fishing is allowed. Boaters should mark their charts to avoid fishing in the area.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is announcing the opportunity to apply for Derelict Vessel Removal Grants. The application period for the Bulk Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program will begin on January 8, 2018 at 8:00 AM (EST), and end on February 21, 2018 at 5:00 PM (EST). Applications received after February 21, 2018, will not be eligible for consideration in round one, but may be considered for a potential subsequent round, if funding remains available. All removal applications must demonstrate proof that due process was provided for each vessel’s owner. At a minimum, this would include an opportunity for the vessel owner to challenge the derelict vessel determination, either in criminal court or in an administrative hearing. Vessel cases not demonstrating that these opportunities have been offered to the owners of the vessels will not be considered for state funding assistance. Should funding be available for a second or subsequent rounds of applications, new announcements will be made. The grant guidelines and application form may be downloaded at: http://www.MyFWC.com/DVGrant.
You may also receive the guidelines and application by contacting Phil Horning at (850) 617-9540 or email DVGrant@MyFWC.com.
Applications that meet the requirements for the Rapid Removal Grant Program may be submitted at any time after the opportunity announcement start date, but no later than November 31, 2018 at 5:00pm (EST) (based on available funding). Rapid removal cases must also meet due process requirements. Total funding allocated for derelict vessel removal for fiscal year 2017/18 is $488,550. Applications may be mailed to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Boating and Waterways Section, Derelict Vessel Grant Program Administrator, at 620 S. Meridian Street – Room 235, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600 or emailed to DVGrant@MyFWC.com.
For further information, please contact:
Phil Horning, Derelict Vessel Program Administrator, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Law Enforcement, Boating and Waterways Section, (850) 617-9540 or email Phil.Horning@MyFWC.com
Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS’ NET PARTNER, has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.
Bahamas Chatter: west end electric? west end electric? Posted: 14 Nov 2017 04:18 AM PST Anyone know if they have electricity on docks?
Reminder to Managing Owners: Change of Address Requirement for Certificate of Documentation (COD) Holders
Updating your address with the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) is EASY, FREE and REQUIIRED to be reported to the NVDC within 10 days!*
Notify NVDC of any change by using one of the following methods:
1. E-mail your request to: NVDCRENEWALS2@USCG.MIL;
2. Fax your request to: (304) 271-2541;
3. Annotate change of address on the CG-1280 Certificate of Documentation renewal notice (at the time of renewal) before returning it via fax or mail;
Include your Official Number, both the old and new address, and contact information (your name and phone number)
*46 CFR 67.113(e): ”Whenever the address of the managing owner changes, the managing owner shall notify the Director, National Vessel Documentation Center within 10 days.”
No third party requests for address changes can be acknowledged or honored.
Questions? Call (800) 799-8362 or (304) 271-2400 or send an e-mail to: nvdc.w.webmaster@uscg.mil
Sincerely,
/C.G. Washburn/
Christina G. Washburn Director, United States Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center
A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Old Port Cove is located on the western shore of the northern Lake Worth channel, near unlighted daybeacon #7. A great place to spend your winter!
Ahoy Boaters:
Season has returned and we are thrilled to be welcoming so many of you back to the beautiful Palm Beaches! While both Old Port Cove and North Palm Beach Marinas are very full, we may have transient dockage available from time to time. Here’s the tip: Call as close to your ETA date as possible. It is very hard for us to know when a boater who has a lease on a slip will be away, that’s the reason.
With so many events and activities planned for the winter season at Sandpiper’s Cove Restaurant & Bar which is located on site at Old Port Cove Marina, we hope you will join us. In the meantime, Happy Cruising – Happy Holidays! Upcoming Events
All the best in cruising, Sue Morgan, Marketing Director Old Port Cove Holdings, Inc. www.OPCH.com www.SANDPIPERSCOVE.com
We always have a wonderful time at Sandpiper Cove Restaurant located at Old Port Cove. Our North Palm Beach Yacht Club has fun every month for our dinner meetings. Food is fantastic and the service is lovely. Thank you!
Dr. Tringali – on behalf of the entire staff , THANK YOU, for your kind words. We appreciate that you took the time to write about your experience at Sandpiper’s Cove Restaurant located at Old Port Cove Marina. Have a wonderful Holiday Season!
A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Old Port Cove is located on the western shore of the northern Lake Worth channel, near unlighted daybeacon #7. Looking for that special place to eat where you dock? Sandpiper Cove Restaurant is another great reason to visit Old Port Marinas!
While You Were Sleeping, Our New Menu Rolled Out! Sandpiper Cove Restaurant
Fort Pierce City Marina, a CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is located west of the Waterway, just south of the Fort Pierce high-rise bridge, and well north of unlighted daybeacon #188.
Anne Maurer Fort Pierce City Marina 772-464-1245 amaurer@city-ftpierce.com fortpiercecitymarina.com
Bahamas Chatter: Crossing Gulfstream Crossing Gulfstream Posted: 12 Nov 2017 01:27 PM PST We are coming up from Puerto Rico on a R&C 46′ cat via Providence Channel and wanted to know where the best place would be to anchor if we need to wow before crossing over to Fort Lauderdale.
Our thanks to Brian Munroe for this chart displaying his route across this shallow bay. Brian is responding to Brian McMahon’s request for local knowledge on the area.
This is one of our tracks , our draft is only 4 foot, but the inquiry stated their intent to travel at high tide. We have never tried to travel on the weest side of Coon Key, it is too tight.
Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS’ NET PARTNER, has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits. Bahamas Chatter: Turks and Caicos Marinas Report Turks and Caicos Marinas Report Posted: 10 Nov 2017 01:29 PM PST We have finally been able to get in touch with the marinas in the Turks and Caicos (mainly Providenciales). Hurricane Irma did some damage but most are recovering and back in operation. Here’s what we found:
Blue Haven: The floating docks were greatly damaged. There is no power or water on the docks currently. They are able to pump fuel and have limited dockage. There is minor shoaling in the channel and they will pilot boats in. The controlling depth is reported to be 10 feet.
Caicos Marina and Shipyard: We weren’t able to speak to anyone there because they are still without electricity and phone service. The report we received was that there was unknown damage to the docks, but it is believed that the channel into the marina is still accessible.
Southside Marina: They fared the best as they were small and better protected. The docks are open. They have electricity and fuel and other normal services. They channel has been re-marked with little change.
Turtle Cove Marina: They had extensive damage to their docks, but they have over half of their docks are back in service now. They will still pilot yachts into the marina. Channel depth has changed little.
The waypoints on the charts still mark the proper approach to the channels. We have been told that the routes in have changed little. The area has been receiving several transient boats recently.
We will continue to update you as we get more information.
Good reports keep pouring in for CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Marineland Marina which lies south – southeast of AICW marker #87, along the Waterway’s eastern shore. New Bellingham concrete floating docks and a new support building for a very attractive facility!
November 2017
New Marina Building with Restrooms and Laundry now open to support the new floating docks!
Brian McMahon is requesting local knowledge on passage through Gullivan Bay which lies east of Cape Romano. See Coon Key Pass for a similar request.
Have same question regarding transiting Gullivan Bay into Goodland. I draw 5′ and based on charts i can make it at high tide. However, looks like there are two potential routes through Gullivan Bay. Anyone have a specific route they think is best? Brian McMahon
I hope you get more recent comments than mine – I’m heading through there in February… at any rate, coming into Goodland I generally start with that little northwesterly bulge in the 6ft line, and head for the Coon Key light; in the past, either side didn’t seem to matter, but I guess I’d favor the west side now. I have NO idea if Hurricane Irma has changed the bottom in any way. We’ve come through there several times in the past with 4 1/2ft draft, in company of boats with slightly deeper draft, and no one has ever hit bottom. But I would time my approach for 1/2 tide and rising. Once you get abeam of Coon Key, there’s plenty of water into Goodland. Good luck! and post the results! Mike
November 9, 2017 Contact: Kristen Crossett, 301-325-2113
NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey to launch redesigned website NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey will launch the newly redesigned website, nauticalcharts.noaa.gov, on November 14, 2017. The website will feature simplified navigation and a responsive layout for all platforms, making your favorite NOAA charting products easy and convenient to find.
We encourage everyone to visit and explore the site on or after November 14. Because of this redesign effort, many of the webpages within nauticalcharts.noaa.gov will have a new address. Please be prepared to update any bookmarks or links you may have.
NOAA Office of Coast Survey is the nation’s nautical chartmaker. Originally formed by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807, Coast Survey updates charts, surveys the coastal seafloor, responds to maritime emergencies, and searches for underwater obstructions that pose a danger to navigation.
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To This AICW Problem Stretch
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