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Sailing Legend Don Street Is Dead – Peter Swanson
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US Harbors Newsletter
Here is an informative newsletter to which you may subscribe. Its abundant harbor information will be useful as you travel the East Coast this Spring, by boat or by car.
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BoatUS: 7 Practical Boating Tips for a Safe, Fun Summer on the Water
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Having a comfortable life jacket such as these inflatable types likely means you will wear it more often.
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BoatUS Offers 5 Reasons To Thank Your Local ABYC Marine Tech
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An ABYC technician can ensure critical running gear doesn’t rot away like this outboard motor mount (credit: ABYC).
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Mother’s Day Magic in Key Largo! Key Lime Sailing Club, FL
Key Lime Sailing Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.
Charm & Adventure in Key LargoCelebrate the special bond you share with Mom this Mother’s Day. We have open cottages for Mother’s Day week!Surprise her with a stay at our charming Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages, where you can create unforgettable memories. Picture fun time in the water, lazy beach days, delicious Keys cuisine, beautiful sunsets, and quality time without distractions. It’s a chance to reconnect and show her your endless love and appreciation.Available Cottages and Dates
When you book one of our cottages, you get more than just a great escape. You also get free access to water amenities. If you’re a qualified sailor, you can use a 22′ sailboat. You can also take a relaxing kayak ride, paddleboard on the bay side calm waters, or explore the clear waters with our snorkel gear. This is what the Florida Keys are all about, and it is why guests keep coming back to Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages. It’s a hidden gem that captures the true spirit of the Florida Keys, just like in Jimmy Buffet’s songs and Hemingway’s stories.Plus, if you’re interested in learning to sail, we have a sailing school right on-site. The American Sailing Academy offers a 2-hour Introduction to Sailing, a 2-hour refresher (for those with experience but needing a little refresher), and ASA beginner and advanced certified classes.
You can learn to sail in just 2 days with our in-house sailing endorsement class (non-certification). When you pass the endorsement class, you would have the use of one of our 22′ Catalina sailboats for FREE during the rest of your stay. (Non-guests can rent a sailboat for $300 a day but it’s free for our qualified sailor guests staying at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages.)For more information on the sailing classes, call Capt. g at 305-896-5555, or send an email to captg@keylimesailing.com.And that’s not all! We’ve got more in store for you such as sailing and power boat excursions* which include captivating sunset cruises, immersive kayaking tours, and exhilarating snorkel adventures. Departing from the KLSC docks, these fantastic outings are easily accessible to all our guests. Don’t miss out on these extraordinary excursions, create unforgettable memories.*Booked through Morning Star Charters and guests staying at KLSC receive a 10% discount. Call or text 305-451-7057 or click here for more info.Upcoming Florida Keys Events
28th Annual Key West Songwriters FestivalMay 1, 2024 – May 5, 2024 – Key WestJoin us for the ultimate 10-day celebration at the 42nd Annual Conch Republic Independence Celebration in Key West! From April 19, 2024, to April 28, 2024, experience the iconic Conch Shell Blowing Contest and Drag Races on Duval, the majestic Naval Parade in Key West Harbor, and the historic Schooner Wharf Wreckers Race Series. This event promises non-stop fun for all ages, with pirates, admirals, and island royalty coming together for an unforgettable celebration of freedom and independence. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience why “We Seceded… Where Others Failed.” For more information and event details, visit their official website and get ready to be a part of 42 years of FUN-Dependence at sea!
Key West Key Lime FestivalJuly 3-July 7, 2024 – Key WestJoin us on Saturday, July 20th, as runners, walkers, and paddleboard enthusiasts come together to showcase their abilities and pay tribute to Ernest Hemingway’s love for sports at the Hemingway 5k Sunset Run and Paddleboard Race. These thrilling athletic competitions are an integral part of Hemingway Days! For additional information, please visit their website.
Hemingway 5k Sunset Run and Paddleboard RaceJuly 20, 2024 – Key WestGet ready for a burst of citrusy fun! Key West’s annual Key Lime Festival returns, celebrating the birthplace of the iconic Key lime pie. Join the party with a Key lime pie drop, zesty cocktail strolls, special brunches and dinners, and of course, the legendary Key lime pie eating championship on July 4th! Visit their website for the full scoop on this deliciously fun event.
Win Stays at Key Lime Sailing Club
To our past and present guests: Here’s a chance to come back and vacation at KLSC for free! Send us pictures of your stay here and win a free 3-night stay by participating in our 14th Annual KLSC Photo Contest. Check here for details.Got a talent for video making? Enter our KLSC Video Contest and get a chance to win a free 5-night stay! Check here for details.We at Key Largo Cottages at Key Lime Sailing Club love our guests and we would love to see you back again for another fun-filled and relaxing Florida Keys vacation!Reservations is standing by at keylargocottages@keylimesailingclub.com or call 1-305-451-3438. Thank you and see y’all in the Florida Keys!Follow Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages on Social Media:Learn ASA Certified Sailing at American Sailing Academy. Call us at 305-896-5555.Enjoy a Snorkel or Sunset Cruise both bay side and ocean side as well as sailboat rentals from 22 foot to 40 foot through Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.South Dade Marina, Wet and Dry Slips Available. Call 305-247-8730Sommerset Sails, makers of excellent quality sails for your boat.Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages | 305-451-3438 | 99306 Overseas Highway, Key LargoFlorida | www.keylimesailingclub.comKey Lime Sailing Club and Cottages | 99306 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 Be the first to comment!
FOLLOWING SEA? – Janice Anne Wheeler
“Don’t you wish that on me!” A story found in SPARRING WITH MOTHER NATURE by Janice Anne Wheeler
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NOAA increases the frequency of nautical chart updates
NOAA is increasing the frequency of nautical chart updates
Electronic navigational chart updates will now be available for download Monday through FridayNOAA electronic navigational charts (NOAA ENC®) are vector data sets that support all types of marine navigation. Originally designed for large commercial vessels, ENCs are used in computer navigation programs and mobile applications on many types of ships, including recreational vessels. NOAA ENCs provide real time ship positioning, as well as collision and grounding avoidance.
Updates for NOAA ENCs have historically been published weekly but updates are now being pushed daily, Monday through Friday. These updates include weekly Notice to Mariners corrections and additional critical changes, as well as the routine addition of newly compiled data, such as hydrographic or shoreline surveys. Critical updates include any changes that may pose a danger to navigation and that mariners should be informed of as soon as possible. This may include newly discovered rocks, wrecks, shoals, or other dangers to navigation, as well as changes in the positions or characteristics of aids to navigation (buoys, beacons, and lights). NOAA applies critical corrections to its NOAA ENC products and these updates are released as ENC revision files.
All non-critical data is categorized as “routine” and includes the results of ordinary hydrographic and shoreline surveys, which can be extensive. Routine source data is ONLY applied to NOAA ENCs and not to paper and raster nautical charts. Any specific dangers revealed during routine surveys or the application of other routine data are extracted from the data and classified as critical corrections to be applied to all products.
The chart updates viewer shows the areas that have changed on each ENC since its last new edition was published and can be found here: https://distribution.charts.
noaa.gov/weekly_updates/. NOAA ENCs may be downloaded through the Office of Coast Survey’s Chart Downloader page. These downloads are available through individual compressed files or pre-packaged compressed files here: https://charts.noaa.gov/ENCs/
ENCs.shtml. NOAA Office of Coast Survey is the nation’s nautical chart-maker. 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.
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Asking the Quiet Part Out Loud: Will A Vessel Safety Check Save You From a Random Boat Boarding?
BoatUS is the leading advocate for boating safety in the US and A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR! And the work done by this US Power Squadron to promote boating and boating safety through America’s Boating Club is outstanding.
The U.S. Power Squadrons/America’s Boating Club can help boaters get a free, no-penalty vessel safety check (credit: USPS/America’s Boating Club)
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Did you know #19?
Here are a few new benefits for members of the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club”. It is not expensive and the new friendships, discounts, and fun events make it a good value for those visiting the Bahamas .
Did you know……here’s an announcement of a NEW benefit.The next time you are in Eleuthera, cruise on over to Romora Bay Marina on Harbour Island where current members can receive a special dockage rate. When you call to make a reservation be sure to tell them you are a member and have your membership card ready to present when you check in. Thank you to Lorria Whitfield, Marina Manager, for making this offer available to RMHYC members.
In addition to the marina benefit you can also receive a discount at Tingum Village and Ma Ruby’s Restaurant on a golf cart rental, dinner and lodging for you and your guests. Tingum Village is a quick walk from Romora Bay Marina. Thank you to Juanita Percentie for offering our members this great benefit.
Complete details on both of these benefits can be found on the club website under Member Benefits Bahamas Central, make sure you are logged in. Marina Benefits Bahamas Central
Remember to inform them you are a member of Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club and show your current membership card when you arrive.
Until next time,MaryEmail: communications@rmhyc.com Be sure to join the RMHYC Facebook group for the most up to date informationabout our club and what’s going on in Abaco.
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Marooned Aussies Back on the Move: 22 Inches in 60 Seconds,’HAPPY’ – Peter Swanson
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April 22, 2024 Weekly Email Newsletter, City of Gulfport, Boca Ciega Bay, FL
Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located in the heart of downtown Gulfport. The marina and harbor, found on the northern shores of Boca Ciega Bay, are easily accessible from the Western Florida ICW, just north of Tampa Bay.
Weekly news & updates April 22, 2024 | City of Gulfport, FL – Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter 
Upcoming Events See what’s happening this month.
Senior Center E-news Click here to see what’s happening next.
Library Calendar of Events Upcoming activities at the Gulfport Library.
Recreation Center Click here to see all classes and activities.
Casino Ballroom Weekly Dances Click here to see the weekly dance schedule.
Gulfport Community Update Click here to read more.
Gulfport Historical Society Click here to see upcoming events.
Florida Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors Sales Tax Exemption Period ends on
Tuesday, June 30, 2024.
Have questions? The 2022-2024 Florida Home Hardening Sales Tax Exemption FAQs for Consumers might help.
Read More Gulfport City Council Mayor
Sam Henderson
826-7208
Ward 1
April Thanos
826-7138
Ward 2
Christine Brown
826-7311
Ward 3 Paul
Ray
262-2479
Vice Mayor
Ian O’Hara
826-7355
City Manager’s Gulfport Community Update Gulfport Community Update: April 14 – 20, 2024 Pinellas County’s 2020 Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Plan is under revision as part of the 2025 5-year update. The purpose of the LMS is to reduce death, injury and property losses caused by natural hazards in Pinellas County. To better serve residents, the LMS needs your comments and input. To participate visit https://forms.office.
com/g/dDdFER20bm for English; or https://forms.office.com/g/ 24nnPi0q5f for Spanish. City of Gulfport residents are limited to once a week lawn watering. For more information visit https://www.swfwmd.
state.fl.us/business/ epermitting/district-water- restrictions. Read More This Weeks Events & Meetings 
Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market Tuesday, April 23rd | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Downtown Waterfront District, Beach Blvd. S.
Join us weekly at our open-air fresh market for the region’s freshest produce, arts & crafts from local creators and a fresh array of locally sourced botanicals along the shops and restaurants of scenic Beach Boulevard.
More info 
Ballroom Dance Lessons w/ Carol Baker Tuesday, April 23rd | noon – 3 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.
$15 admission | $25 for couples
Call 727-798-3660
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Beginner Foxtrot
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Quickstep
2:30 – 3 p.m. Dancing
Weekly dance info 
Argentine Tango Dance & Lesson w/ Kathleen & Steve Prucher
Tuesday, April 23rd | 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom 5500 Shore Blvd. S.
$10 admission
Call 727-742-3368
Weekly dance info 
Website: https://swingtime.
info Email: Events@SwingTime.info
Swing Dance w/ Swing Time Wednesday, April 24th | 7 – 11 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.
Lessons 7 p.m. | Dancing 8 – 11 p.m.
$10 admission
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Makers Air – Updates, Upgrades & Enhancements
Makers Air and Staniel Cay Yacht Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, offer convenient flights to the Bahamas.
We’re on a mission to serve you better! At Makers Air, growth isn’t just a goal, it’s our commitment to excellence. We’re constantly evolving to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. We have exciting updates, improvements, and innovations to elevate your experience with us. We are proud to introduce you to our newest departure location and our new freight location!
Thank you for being a part of our growth story.
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Our Newest Passenger Lounge
Located just a few doors down from our main Makers Air departure lounge is the newest in our passenger lounge offerings. Hangar 11 has a nostalgic vintage Palm Beach vibe to set the tone for your Day Trip departure or Out Island adventure.
EXPANSION
New Freight Location
We have moved into our expanded facility with more space to serve you better.
All steps to ship with us remain the same.Simply address your items:
YOUR NAME HERE
2201 NW 55th CT
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Private Charters
Serving destinations across Florida and the Bahamas, Ascend via Makers Air is the preferred airline for all your Private Charter needs!
Long Island Scheduled Flights To Continue!
Scheduled Flight Services from FXE direct to Stella Maris, Long Island will continue through 2025! Book your holiday travel today!
$250 Air Credit With Makers Air BOIPB Partners
Book a vacation package of four nights or more at one of the participating hotels and resorts, and receive a $250 air credit. Booking window ends April 30th! Act Fast! Book today and fly away!
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Firm to start driving test piles for new Alligator River bridge – Coastal Review
With a closed vertical clearance of 14ft, the 2.8-mile bridge across the Alligator River has had lengthy closures to undergo repairs several times in recent years and, with a closure mandate in winds over 25 knots, Alligator River Bridge was almost always an “event” on ICW cruises, events that lead many southbound cruisers to be quests of Elizabeth City Mariners Wharf and guests of the Rose Buddies. See “The Legend of the Rose Buddies” Monument.
The Lindsay C. Warren Bridge over the Alligator River swings open for a pleasure craft. Photo: NCDOT
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CoasalReview.orgSee also Federal grant to accelerate Alligator River bridge project, AICW MM 84
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A Letter from the Commodore of Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club, Bahamas
When cruising the Bahamas, consider joining Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club, a premier yacht club in the Abacos and A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
Musings of the Commodore:One by one our RMHYC members point their bow to the West and head for home. Our Winter in the Abacos has been a real treat with club activities, comradery, boating adventures, dinners out, weenie roasts on the beach, bocce ball, pickle ball and more……….What a wonderful season! We had a great year even though Abaco Locals attest this winter’s weather was the worst in 30 years—that is very good news for our entire club——-Why???—– Surely next year the weather will be better
.Our club is on the move and growing fast. We gained 62 new members this season for a grand total of 423 current members. At our peak, we had 30 boats at Abaco Beach Resort with many more in the Abacos at other marinas, or out and about.Winter has turned to Summer and our community in the Abacos has dispersed. It won’t be too long until Bonnie and I pull into our Winter home at Abaco Beach Resort and rejoin our friends for another wonderful year.Rest assured, your Bridge is working through the summer season so we will continue to have a well-organized and fun 2024/2025 winter season in the Abacos.I hope you will plan to be there!!!!Commodore BruceFollow us on Facebook. If you are not in the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club Facebook group, click the link below and request to join. Don’t forget to answer the questions!
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it feels like a friendly invitation from someone who genuinely enjoys their club and wants to share it with others. Of course, it's from the perspective of the Commodore, so it's bound to be positive. But it does give a good sense of the community and the fun they seem to have.
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Tie up at Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Bahamas
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The Best Value In Boating With Boat U.S – Southern Boating
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On Earth Day, Does Your Boat ‘Say’ What it’s Supposed To?
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BoatUS News: TowBoatUS Expands Its Reach Into Florida’s 10,000 Islands and Everglades National Park
BoatUS is the leading advocate for boating safety in the US and A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR! Newly opened TowBoatUS Everglades City shaves on-water response time by 2 hours.
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Furuno Says Its AI Routing Is Prelude To Autonomous Navigation – Peter Swanson
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