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Intracoastal Waterway Photo Journal and Essays from Coastal Living
This series of articles from Coastal Living on the Intracoastal Waterway features our good friends at Waterway Guide. Especially if you are considering navigating the southeast Waterway, the series is easy reading with lots of beautiful photos. Of course, we hope you will think of Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net as you dream!
Dream Trip: Boat from Savannah, Georgia, to Charleston, South Carolina
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Fuel Pumps Fully Functional at Albemarle Plantation Marina, Albemarle Sound, NC
Albemarle Plantation Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is now fully recovered from hurricane Matthew and open for business! Located off the AICW, Albemarle Plantation Marina resides on the northern shores of Albemarle Sound on Yeopim River/Creek.
Speaking with the new dock master, James Darnell, today and he wanted me to pass along that their Fuel Pumps are now in full operation and that the prices are as follows:
Non-ethanol Gas: $3.00 per gallon and this includes tax
Diesel: $2.20 a gallon
Fuel Discount: Ten cents off per gallon with purchase of 200 gallons or more
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Albemarle Plantation Marina
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Report from Problem Stretch south of McClellanville, AICW Statute Miles 430-433
The waterway passing McClellanville all the way to the Ben Sawyer Bridge has been shoaling for years. And, as Phillip Mullins advises, SSECN still recommends mid to high tide for passage through this section.
Good water up to Jeremy Creek, then you have to wait at least 1 hr. after low tide. Stayed on magenta line all the way to red day mark 42. I draw 5 ft and came through 2 spots that were 4.8 ft but was able to plow through. Rest of the time had 6.0 ft or better. If you are not comfortable with this, I suggest you wait until 2 hrs after low tide.
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Report from Lockwoods Folly Problem Stretch, AICW Statute Mile 321
The intersection of the Waterway and Lockwoods Folly has been a Problem Stretch for years and requires almost annual dredging. It was last dredged in November of 2016. Our thanks to Phillip Mullins for the advice regarding low tide transit.
Follow the buoys and try not to cross at dead low.
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Report from New River Inlet/AICW Intersection, Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 247
Our thanks to Phillip Mullins for this detailed report and advice. Boaters are reminded that shoaling and groundings are always possible in the constantly sands of the New River Inlet/AICW Intersection area. See /164006 for an April report from this Problem Stretch.
New River Inlet [heading south]. New red buoy 72A up the river from the waterway crossing at red #72.
Must look 90 deg. up river and spot this marker, it has recently been moved. When we made this crossing last week there was a square marker tied to a tree limb directly ahead from red day mark 72 and if you go to it, you will be aground. You must turn to the right and look up river to see the red 72 C buoy and go to it.
Phillip MullinsClick Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of New River Inlet
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Special Sneak Peek! Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, Savannah, GA
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary protects Georgia’s special live-bottom wildlife habitat in the Atlantic Ocean and along the southeastern U.S. coast, an area teeming with diversity and an abundance of marine life.
Exclusive Preview from GPB at Tybee Tuesday
At our next “Gray’s Reef Tuesday” on July 11, we have a treat from Georgia Public Broadcasting: a sneak peek of their upcoming 3-part television special called RARE—Creatures of the Photo Ark. RARE is a project of renowned National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore. Throughout the show, scientists and naturalists reveal surprising information about the world’s rare and at-risk animals. The preview will also include footage from right here in Georgia, with video from Georgia Outdoors naturalist Sharon Collins.
We will be joined by special guest Emmalee Hackshaw from GBP who will introduce us to this wonderful experience, followed by our feature film Ocean Frontiers. Meet us at the Tybee Post Theater every Tuesday evening through August 1 for this salty, sea-loving film series!
A Fond Farewell to GRNMS Superintendent Sarah Fangman
The NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries recently announced that our wonderful superintendent, Sarah Fangman, is leaving Gray’s Reef to become the superintendent of our sister sanctuary, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Sarah leaves Gray’s Reef in good condition; it is a healthy and productive jewel off the coast of Georgia. We hate to see her go, but we know she’ll be a valuable asset to the Keys. Please join us in saluting Sarah and all the wonderful work she has done on behalf of Gray’s Reef!
Photo of Sarah diving at Gray’s Reef courtesy of Greg McFall, NOAA
For more information please visit
graysreef.noaa.gov
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, 10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411
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Docks and No Wake Zones in SC
The long stretches of No Wake Zones can certainly either try one’s patience or teach it. Whatever your attitude toward those waterfront dwellers, you can be certain that the number of docks along the Waterway will only increase in the future.
Are too many docks crowding South Carolina waterways?
CLICK HERE FOR THIS ARTICLE by Bo Peterson in the July 9th Post and Courier
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Nautical Survey for Our Northeast Boating Friends
As of this date, this boaters’ needs survey is not aimed at the southeast, but we know many of you continue northward after leaving us and you will certainly be able to respond knowledgeably to the questions. Thank you for your participation. SSECN is not affiliated with the research group and will not profit from our forwarding the survey to our readers.
My name is Diane Rousseau and I am the researcher in charge of the nautical study.
Indeed, we are presently conducting a study with recreational boaters residing in specific US States. The study is also being conducted in parts of Canada.
The study is for a tourism board looking to identify boaters’ expectations and needs regarding boating activities and tourism. We are looking to speak with boaters who either own or rent their powerboat or sailboat (boats of 22 feet or more).EMAIL INVITATION – USA Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net
SUBJECT: Help Guide the Future of Boating Destinations
You Can Help Guide
the Future of Boating DestinationsWe are assisting the Ipsos market research firm in carrying out a study on boating activities and tourism.
As a boater, your responses are important and can assist in better identifying the expectations and needs of boaters.
Ipsos guarantee strict confidentiality to respondents. Individual responses will not be known to anyone but the researcher, and only aggregate results will be reported.
To start the survey, click the button above or click here:
https://s1.passagesmarketing.com/cgi-bin/ciwweb.pl?studyname=I7070NAv_En&passw=1&pan=9
If you have any questions or concerns about your survey experience, please email Ipsos at nauticalsurvey@ipsosresearch.com.
Ipsos thanks you for your valuable contribution.
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Pumpout Not Working, Panama City Marina, Panama City, FL, GICW Statute Mile 290
Panama City on St. Andrews Bay is home to SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Panama City Marina. If you are headed for Panama City Marina and need a pumpout, SSECN suggests you phone ahead to check the repair status of their pumpout: 850-872-7272
This is Panama City Marina, Panama City, FL.
Our pumpout is not working, and there may be some delay in repairing it.
Diana PieperClick Here To View the Northern Gulf Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Panama City Marina
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Panama City Marina
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Bermuda, Bahama, Come on Pretty Mama
Our thanks to Southern Boating for allowing Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net to post this excellent edition of Southern Exposure.
Bermuda, Bahama, Come on Pretty Mama
Traveling to The Bahamas just got a whole lot easier.CLICK HERE FOR THIS ARTICLE from Southern Boating
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Praise for Myrtle Beach Yacht Club, AICW Statute Mile 346
Myrtle Beach Yacht Club on Coquina Harbor has been a great stopping place and a friend to cruisers for years. Naturally, they are A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! The entrance to Coquina Harbor lies on the north side of the Waterway opposite Marker #13. Our thanks to Charles Ridley for this report.
7-5-17. Left Harbor Village at 6:15am. Beautiful day all day. Changed plans when realize get into Southport way too early and changed to MBYC at mm346. Fueled up– 80 gal/stb. And 62.2 in port -total 141.6. With Boat US dockage was $34!!! (my boat is 34″) $5 for electricity- 30 amp. Gene was as competent as cute helping us dock and take on fuel. Have a pass to get in the club’s grill- taco and tequila sunrises on very special! Shower secure, clean and even the soap dispensers had soap. Wifi strong on A-10. Easy to take dog out. No current and maybe a foot tide fall. Docks in great shape. We are here for only 1 night but may be a very good place for several days since so much going on around here. We will be back – most definitely.
Charles RidleyClick Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Myrtle Beach Yacht Club
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Grounding Reported East of Clewiston, FL, Okeechobee Waterway
From the description below, we assume that Hunky Dory was taking the direct Lake Route and not the Rim Route. Our thanks to Dan and Peggy for sharing their experience. See /165580 for advice given to Dan and Peggy by fellow Loopers.
For those that asked about Lake Okeechobee crossing….. In the Clewiston Channel heading East…. We hit rocks about 1 mile out from the lock. Apparently, the locals know which side of the channel to favor when you head out. We were definitely between the markers and were trying to stay right in the middle. According to Bill with Lake Tow, who got us safely back to the lock, you have to favor the green marker. Fortunately, the Roland Martin Marina is right inside the lock. The lock is open 24 hours a day right now. It’s a small marina with services, fuel, a restaurant and to top it off, The Tiki Bar. The restaurant and bar have very good southern comfort food, so all was not lost on this part of our adventure.
We’re not going to chance another try at the Lake. We are heading around through the Keys when we get all of the repairs completed. We were just the first to arrive at River Forest Yachting Center with damage from the Lake. Just as few hours later, a boat that was totally disabled arrived from hitting the bottom.
Very helpful information on the Keys. We were trying to plan out our stops from Fort Myers to Miami and realized that we will have to take the Hawk Channel because of the shallow water on the inside. The lack of anchorages and many miles from Marathon to Key Biscayne had us wondering what to do. Now we know that Channel 5 can be a stop over if we need it.
We are a 50′ Ocean Alexander with a 4.5′ draft, if this info will help anyone else.
Thanks to everyone from Dan and Peggy Stricklin, aboard Hunky Dory.
Comments from Cruisers (2)
- Reply to John
What green mark? Do you have a lat lon? We were through a few months back with no issues drawing 4.5 feet.
[Editor’s note: from advice given in http://cruisersnet.net/165580 by Jim Healy, the green marks were possibly G9, G9A or G5.]
- Reply to greg
Dan and Peggy – Thanks for the report. It would be helpful if you could identify exactly where you struck the rocks by reference to the numbers and color of the nearest markers or buoys. If you have a chart plotter and it was recording your tracks, you should be able to see an interruption or a blip in the track at the place where it happened, which would also give the lat/lon. I didn’t see the date of your incident, or what the water level was reported to be on that day.
Jim Healy’s comments elsewhere on this site about Clewiston channel are quite accurate: there are no obstructions if you stay within the channel. That can be difficult sometimes, since some of the markers in the Clewiston channel are single marker poles, and we have seen some vessels not stay close enough to the single ones, in effect “splitting the distance” – swinging too wide -on the way to the next marker on the other side of the channel. Jim also correctly comments on the need to watch for the boat crabbing sideways in the channel, due to current or wind. If you aren’t looking aft every minute or so, to see how you are lined up, it’s easy to go off track.
I hope that you can provide the exact location for all of us who use the Okeechobee.
We crossed through the Clewiston cut on June 18th of this year. The Corp of Engineers reported the level of the lake to be 5.93′. Our draft is 4’7″, and the shallowest actual depth we recorded was 6’6″ in the Clewiston cut.
Sorry for your troubles. Enjoy the rest of your cruise, wherever it takes you.
Greg Allard
M/V Meander
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Photo Journal – Dog Aboard Roundup
If you cruise with a dog aboard or wish you did, you will enjoy the photos in this article by Nina K. Jussila in theLog.
Annie
CLICK HERE FOR DOG ABOARD ROUNDUP
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Bahamas Chatter: Miami to Bimini to Great Harbor Cay (Berry)
Explorer Chartbooks, A SALTY SOUTHEAST 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: Miami to Bimini to Great Harbor Cay (Berry)
Miami to Bimini to Great Harbor Cay (Berry)
Posted: 03 Jul 2017 03:25 PM PDT
We are looking for a buddy to cruise from Miami to Bimini on July 15th and then to Great Harbor Cay on July 16th.My boat is a Formula 37 and cruises at 17 mph.
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Good Words for Oriental Marina, Oriental, NC, Neuse River, AICW Statute Mile 181
Oriental is home to two SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSORS, Oriental Marina and Nautical Wheelers! Oriental Marina is on the eastern banks of inner Oriental Harbor.
7-2-17 . Last time here 7 1/2 years ago and just as great then as now!. Left Belhaven for Oriental. Tom and Joe helped us tie up. Tom owner. Pole docks with small finger slips. Tiki bar and Toucan grill still open and food great. Wifi strong as is Verizon. Great dog spots right off back of boat. Showers great- even provide towels. Very sheltered marina and Joe-dock hand- the best. Don’t know yet re the w/d or cable. Small grocery less than a mile away- nice for bicycle ride. Still one of our very favorites! Ice cream across is a must stop!!
Charles RidleyClick Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s North Carolina Marina Directory Listing For Oriental Marina
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Oriental Marina
Comments from Cruisers (2)
- Reply to Raymond
I agree 100%!!!!
- Reply to Chris
7/18/17 – We can confirm everything Charles said. I would add that they have no pump out facility at Oriental Marina, the free Oriental Town pump out was not functional when we visited and reportedly had recurring issues. We were able to slip over to on Whitaker creek into Deaton’s travel lift slip and self pump out for a nominal $5 charge.. very boater friendly community.
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New Island Appears Off U.S. Coast
Will this be a permanent addition to the Outer Banks or just a visitor until the next hurricane?
A new island has emerged off North Carolina’s Cape Hatteras, with speed that has surprised observers and tourists alike. PHOTOGRAPH BY CHAD KOCZERA
New Island Appears Off U.S. Coast
It appeared out of nowhere in April just off North Carolina’s Outer Banks—a new land mass poking through the surf, a brand new Atlantic Ocean island.CLICK HERE FOR THE STORY by Craig Welch of National Geographic
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Bahamas Chatter: “Looking for a buddy cruiser Bimini to Chub” plus 1 more
Explorer Chartbooks, A SALTY SOUTHEAST 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: “Looking for a buddy cruiser Bimini to Chub” plus 1 more
Looking for a buddy cruiser Bimini to Chub
Posted: 30 Jun 2017 04:13 AM PDT
We are leaving the Bimini Big Game on Tuesday July 11th. We cruise at 10kts. We would love to cruise with another boat.Thanks Dynamic Duo Plus
Bimini’s downward spiral continues.
Posted: 30 Jun 2017 04:11 AM PDT
We rarely go to Bimini anymore as for the last 10 years or so it seems the island has been in a downward spiral. I am so glad I got to experience the real Bimini, a pretty, welcoming and unmolested island just across the Stream.We went back a couple of weeks ago and it looks like Bimini has hit a new low in just one year since our last visit. Overall the island is dirty, smelly, with junk is everywhere from rusty golf carts to trash and unfinished structure.
Anyone remember the trail running along the beach under the pines on the north west side? All gone all is left is the beach on the north east side, which is very nice and a good spot to anchor in light winds but I wonder how far will Resort Workd continue to expand. Will this last stretch of natural shoreline disappear too?
The destruction of Bimini’s natural beauty continues at resort world with constant bulldozing, dredging, filling and expansion.
Mother Nature hasn’t helped with currents and wave action continuing to erode the beach at honeymoon harbor on Gun Cay. Most of it is gone now…
All that remains of the Bimini of old days is the fishing and the wreck of the Sapona, still visible for miles and still worth a snorkeling stop. Ironic how a wreck is the symbol of this wrecked island.
Sad
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West Marine Sold
This report might be of interest to those of you who have left a number of your hard earned $$ with West Marine.
West Marine acquired by private-equity firm
Posted on June 29th, 2017
West Marine is being acquired by New York-based private-equity firm Monomoy Capital Partners for $12.97 per share and will be privately-held following the transaction.CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT from Soundings’ Trade Only Today
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Banks Channel Southside Anchorage Recommended, Wrightsville Beach, NC, near AICW Statute Mile 280
Popular Banks Channel has two anchorages, Northside Anchorage and Southside Anchorage which is located south of the Banks Channel’s flashing daybeacon #15.
Good anchorage at N34 degrees 12.149′, W077 degrees 48.250′
Room for 5-7 boats and MLW is about 12′. 2 knot current. Quiet at night.
Charles HagenClick Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Banks Channel
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