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    • Grounding: Johns Pass, near GIWW Statute Mile 123


      Johns Pass connects the Gulf with the Waterway at Mile 123 north of St. Petersburg. See https://cruisersnet.net/168527 for a earlier off-station buoy report. And note this LNM and observations about buoy placement in our chartlet and on the full chart. Our recommendation is to keep the Green markers on your port side when entering. Our thanks to Torie Cannon for this report.

      Friends of ours were coming Johns Pass this weekend and went hard aground causing serious damage to their 39’ Gulfstar Sailmaster. They were taking on water and beached the boat just inside the pass to prevent her from totally sinking. Then hailed SeaTow or Boat US to assist. They did manage to get hauled this weekend but not before a lot of water was in the boat. The towing company quickly showed up with pumps and manage to get them afloat at towed them to a near by yard for haul out. When I heard about the other boat going aground I thought old boat and newbies are a bad combination. But our friends have been in and out of the pass enough to know it. I think last time was about 6 months ago. Something is not marked in that pass.
      Torie Cannon

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    • Air Conditioning Descaling Service, City Boatyard, Wando River, Charleston, SC


      The Charleston City Boatyard, a subsidiary of Charleston City Marina, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is found on the northern reaches of the Wando River north of red marker #40.

       
      The City Boatyard

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      Don’t Sweat Out Another Summer on the Docks

      Air ConditioningAir Conditioning Descaling Service from The City Boatyard!

      Scale buildup is the number one reason water cooled systems malfunction on your vessel. Let The City Boatyard’s ABYC Certified Techs free your hoses, coils, and overall system of troublesome deposits with our Air Conditioning Descaling Service.

      We can typically flush up to 5 air conditioning units at a time using safe and environmentally friendly Hammer Head Marine Descaler. Our experts allow this solution to reverse circulate for 4 hours, flush with fresh water, then restart the system. The process removes marine growth and other mineral deposits.

      Avoid costly repairs with routine maintenance. Contact Bill Darden today at 843-514-7603 or bdarden@thecityboatyard.com to schedule Descaling Service.

       

       
      The City Boatyard

       

      City Boatyard Mobile Service, 17 Lockwood Drive, Charleston, SC 29401

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      Click Here To View the South Carolina Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Charleston City Marina

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    • Special Offers at New Bern Grand Marina, off the Neuse River, New Bern, NC


      New Bern Grand Marina Yacht Club

      As you are looking to save money on slip rental, these are good deals to consider and some of the offers have been extended! The New Bern Grand Marina, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, lies in the heart of downtown New Bern, North Carolina, along Trent River’s northern banks between the low-level Trent River highway and railroad bridges.

      New Bern Grand Marina has several very attractive new offers to save boaters lots of money!


      Thank you!
      Millissa True
      New Bern Grand Marina Yacht Club
      Marketing and Customer Relations

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s North Carolina Marina Directory Listing For New Bern Grand Marina

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    • NOAA Hydrographic Services Review Panel Seeks Nominations for Members

      Notice of membership solicitation for Hydrographic Services Review Panel, due May 25, 2018

      Dear colleague,
      Can you please share this announcement with your organization and any other suggestions for possible candidates for membership on NOAA’s Hydrographic Services Review Panel (Federal Advisory Committee).

      This is a request and call for nominations on behalf of NOAA’s Hydrographic Services Review Panel (HSRP). NOAA and Rear Admiral Shepard Smith, the Designated Federal Officer, and the Director, Office of Coast Survey, and NOAA seek 5 new (and /or renewing) members for a four year term that starts January 1, 2019, and runs through 2022.

      If you have a very well qualified recommendation for an HSRP nomination for 2019, can you please share this information and encourage their nomination? NOAA is accepting nominations on a rolling basis at any time and no later than May 25, 2018. If selected, the term starts January 1, 2019. There are 2 public meetings each year as well as informational administrative meetings monthly.

      The Federal Register Notice (FRN) with information and instructions about how to apply, including a list of short answer questions, is attached and at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2018/02/14/2018-02969/hydrographic-services-review-panel . The nominee should make sure to satisfy the 5 questions and to submit a complete application with a short bio of no more than 350 words.

      The NOAA Administrator seeks and encourages individuals with expertise in marine navigation and technology, port administration, marine shipping or other intermodal transportation industries, cartography and geographic information systems, geodesy, physical oceanography, coastal resource management, including coastal preparedness and emergency response, and other related fields.

      To apply for membership on the Panel, nominees are requested to submit the following five items and respond to five questions. The entire package should be a maximum length of eight pages or fewer. NOAA is an equal opportunity employer.
      1) A cover letter that responds to the five questions listed below and serves as a statement of interest to serve on the panel. Please see “Short Response Questions” below.
      2) Highlight the nominee’s specific area(s) of expertise relevant to the purpose of the Panel from the list in the Federal Register Notice.
      3) A current resume.
      4) A short biography of no more than 350 words.
      5) The nominee’s full name, title, institutional affiliation, mailing address, email, phone, fax and contact information.

      Short Response Questions:
      1) List the area(s) of expertise, as listed above, which you would best represent on this Panel.
      2) List the geographic region(s) of the country with which you primarily associate your expertise.
      3) Describe your leadership or professional experiences which you believe will contribute to the effectiveness of this panel.
      4) Describe your familiarity and experience with NOAA navigation data, products, and services.
      5) Generally describe the breadth and scope of stakeholders, users, or other groups whose views and input you believe you can share with the panel.

      The nominee will receive an acknowledgement response after submitting the package. I am happy to answer questions or chat with possible candidates on the process, timing, and requirements. The process can take 6 months or more from the closing date of May 25 and applicants can expect to hear back in Fall 2018.

      Sincerely, Lynne

      Lynne Mersfelder-Lewis
      Program Manager, Hydrographic Services Review Panel, Federal Advisory Committee
      Office of Coast Survey, National Ocean Service, NOAA
      Cell: 240-691-6106; Work 240-533-0064 Fax: 301-713-4019
      Lynne.Mersfelder@noaa.gov
      HSRP public meetings http://www.nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/ocs/hsrp/meetings.htm
      The Nation’s Chartmaker

      2018-02969 final FRN HSRP call for nominations 2019

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    • Google to Map South Florida Waterways

      Will this project be of use for navigation? We’ll have to wait and see.

      MarineMax and Boat Owners Warehouse are providing the boats that will transport the Google cameras through South Florida’s waterways. In addition to the Intracoastal Waterway and Biscayne Bay, the map will cover some adjoining rivers, inlets and commercial canals.

      Google to map South Florida waterways in partnership with marine industry from South Florida Business Journal

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    • Ostego Bay Foundation Needs Volunteers, Fort Myers Beach, FL


      This volunteering opportunity is a natural for cruisers who winter in Florida – a chance to get involved by meeting local folks and helping a program that is working to preserve Florida’s marine environment. A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Fort Myers Beach is a town that knows how to treat cruisers and invite them back time and time again!

      Fascinated by the Florida’s flora and fauna? Interested in working in marine biology? Enjoy working with visitors, children and school groups? The Ostego Bay Foundation Inc. on San Carlos Island is now recruiting adults 18 or older who are interested in volunteering.

      Ostego Bay Marine Science Center seeks volunteers from Fort Myers Beach Observer

      Click Here To View the Western Florida Cruisers’ Net Anchorage Directory Listing For the Fort Myers Beach Mooring Field

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    • Upgraded Cruisers’ Net iOS App Available


      The Cruisers’ Net development team is pleased to announce the release of an updated version of our iOS App.

      This release is a significant improvement and contains the following changes:

      • Various new capabilities
      • Reduced network usage when updating the database – as much as 80% reduction
      • Performance and speed improvements
      • Enhancements to match CruisersNet.net website features and recent improvements
      • Upgraded to the latest iOS version, standards, and capabilities
      • Various bug fixes

      It is available now in the App Store. Click here to download:

      As you experience this new version we are always interested in hearing from you regarding enhancements or improvement suggestions in addition to any bugs or problems you experience.

      Our development team is now focused on a similar update for the Android App.

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    • Shared Photos, NY to Key West

      Tony Pozun shares his appreciation of sunsets on his 10th trip from New York to Key West.

      Atlantic City Sunset

      Potomac River Sunset

      Key Largo Sunset

      Marathon

      Key West Sunset

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    • Bahamas Chatter: Mooring in Abaco

      Explorer Charts - the best charts for the Bahamas and Exumas

      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: Mooring. In Abaco.
      Mooring. In Abaco.

      Posted: 17 Feb 2018 03:00 PM PST
      Looking for a recommendation for mooring or docking a 44’ voyage cat. Looking for charter partners. Expected to get permit late March. Heading north from BVI. Hoping to call Abaco our new base. AlternateLatitude.com

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    • Canvas Repairs and Replacement, City Boatyard, Wando River, Charleston, SC


      The Charleston City Boatyard, a subsidiary of Charleston City Marina, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is found on the northern reaches of the Wando River north of red marker #40.

      Canvas Shop at City Boatyard

      ContactHomeDirectionsPicturesMobile ServicesBoatyard ServicesCanvas ShopSpecialsVideosFacebookInstagramCanvas Shop
      The City Boatyard’s onsite Canvas Shop can design and install your next canvas package. We use the most durable products for long-lasting top-quality results. Let Boat Canvasus repair or replace your:

      • Cockpit & Bridge Enclosures
      • T-tops
      • Bimini Tops
      • Sail Covers
      • Mooring & Storage Covers
      • Dodgers
      • Upholstery & Cushions
      • Frameworks
      • Hardware
      • and more…

      Contact (843) 884-3000 or canvas@thecityboatyard.com today for a quote.

      www.thecityboatyard.com/canvas

      The City Boatyard

       

      The City Boatyard, 130 Wando Creek Lane, Charleston, SC 29492

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    • Request for Holding Conditions, Morgan’s Bluff Anchorage, Bahamas


      Louise is asking for recent experience anchoring in Morgan’s Bluff. If you have had good luck setting your anchor there, let us hear from you.

      Can you tell us what the bottom conditions are for anchoring in Morgan’s Bluff? We heard after Juaquine in 2015 the bottom was all scoured and thus poor holding. Wondering if it has improved.
      Louise

      Morgan’s Bluff is not in our Anchorage Directory, but we found these entries via Google:

      www.noonsite.com › Countries › Bahamas
      Morgans Bluff – Profile. Location. Morgan’s Bluff at the north end of North Andros, just north of Nicholls Town. Not much goes on here except for the regatta … The anchorage is good holding in sand and grass and protection good except from the north. The government dock is off-limits to private boats.

      And this from Cruisers’ Net Partner Explorer Charts:

      Morgans Bluff & Nicholls Town

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    • Bahamas Chatter: Tale of Two Lights

      Explorer Charts - the best charts for the Bahamas and Exumas

      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: Tale of Two Lights

      Tale of Two Lights

      Posted: 09 Feb 2018 06:29 AM PST

      We have a first-hand report on two navigational lights; one of which is crucial to navigation in an open area and the other one entering Nassau Harbour from the east.

      The first, the Northwest Channel Light, is still not lighted. There is a pole (approximately 30′) with a rope trailing from the top. This crucial light has not yet been replaced (for several years).

      The second, the light on Porgee Rock, has been rebuilt and is working. The irony of this is that we just took that light off all of the Explorer charts of the area and published the new data last summer, and now it is working again! Oh well! So make a correction on your charts: The Porgee Rock Light is now working (for now).

      Monty Lewis
      Explorer Chartbooks

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    • Live Streaming from Old Port Cove and North Palm Beach Marinas, AICW Statute Mile 1014


      Old Port Cove Marina, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is located on the western shore of the northern Lake Worth channel, near unlighted daybeacon #7. North Palm Beach Marina is found on the southwestern banks of the Waterway south of the North Palm Beach/Parker Bridge.

      CLICK HERE FOR LIVE STREAMING FROM OLD PORT COVE AND NORTH PALM BEACH MARINAS

      Click Here To View the Eastern Florida Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Old Port Cove Marina

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      Click Here To View the Eastern Florida Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For North Palm Beach Marina

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    • Bahamas Chatter: Guana moorings?

      Explorer Charts - the best charts for the Bahamas and Exumas

      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: Guana moorings?
      Guana moorings?

      Posted: 08 Feb 2018 03:29 PM PST

      Looking for a reasonable place to moor a 35 foot sailboat for long term near Guana Cay. Just bought a boat that has been occupied on the hook in Marsh Harbour, but I’m living in a home in Guana for the next year.

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    • Manatee Observation and Education Center, Fort Pierce, FL


       Fort Pierce City Marina 1 Avenue A, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 (772) 464-1245 Facsimile (772) 464-2589

      Fort Pierce is home to Fort Pierce City Marina, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, located west of the Waterway, just south of the Fort Pierce high-rise bridge, and well north of unlighted daybeacon #188.


      Manatee Observation and Education Center

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Fort Pierce City Marina

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    • Question Regarding Edgewater Lake Anchorage, Charlotte Harbor, Port Charlotte, FL


      In reference to a much earlier posting, referencing issues with anchoring in Edgewater Lake, Richard Messier is asking for advice on short term anchoring on this small body of water. If you have recent experience anchoring in Edgewater Lake, let us hear from you.

      I just lost my docking spot on the next street over to edge water lake. So I thought it was a good time to plan on taking the 38 ft Irwin out of the water to paint the bottom but need to wait a week or two. Thought I might leave it anchored at edge water lake until then. Question is can I without being harassed? I am planning on purchasing a home in this area in the next two months but waiting for the sale of my current home in Port Charlotte. Also what other options are there?
      Richard Messier

      Click Here To View the Western Florida Cruisers’ Net Anchorage Directory Listing For Edgewater Lake

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    • LNM: Update on ATONs South of Fernandina Beach, FL, AICW Statute Mile 719.5


      Reports of shoaling south of Fernandina Beach have been coming in for several years prompting numerous comments. This shoaling and shifting channel lies c. two miles south of Fernandina Beach harbor just north of the Waterway’s turn into Kingsley Creek. Our thanks to Geologist Bill Aley for sending this buoy update. Note that these temporary buoys are not charted in our charts.

      Here is the latest update from the local U.S. Coast Guard district: Three temporary navigation aids were placed last Friday, however, the old Navigation Aids will not be removed until sometime next month based on availability of their construction platform. Info for the newly placed navigation aids is as follows:

      1. TEMPORARILY ESTABLISHED AMELIA RIVER BUOY 18A
      A. SET 5NFR IN POSITION 30-39-52.591N / 081-29-07.904W (30°39.8765N / 081°29.1317W, 30.664609 / -81.485529) IN 14 FEET OF
      WATER USING 45 FEET OF 1/2 INCH CHAIN AND 135LB DORMOR.

      2. TEMPORARILY ESTABLISHED FERNANDINA BEACH BUOY 1A
      A. SET 5CFR IN POSITION 30-39-46.402N / 081-29-05.211W (30°39.7733N / 081°29.0869W, 30.662889 / -81.484781) IN 15 FEET OF
      WATER USING 45 FEET OF 1/2 INCH CHAIN AND 135LB DORMOR.

      3. TEMPORARILY ESTABLISHED FERNANDINA BEACH BUOY 1B
      A. SET 5CFR IN POSITION 30-39-36.579N / 081-29-09.632W (30°39.6097N / 081°29.1605W, 30.660161 / -81.486009) IN 15 FEET OF
      WATER USING 45 FEET OF 1/2 INCH CHAIN AND 135LB DORMOR.

      Bill Aley, P.G.
      Professional Geologist
      10151 Deerwood Park Blvd.
      Bldg. 300, Suite 300
      Jacksonville, FL 32256
      Phone (904) 731-7040
      Direct (904) 256 -1313
      www.taylorengineering.com

      And the Local Notice:

      FLORIDA – AICW – ST SIMONS SOUND – TOLOMATO RIVER – AMELIA RIVER & FERNANDINA BEACH: Temporary Aids Established
      The following aids had have been temporarily established after completion of dredging operations resulting in a channel shift to the west.
      -Amelia River Buoy 18A in position 30-39-52.591N / 081-29-07.904W
      (30°39.8765N / 081°29.1317W, 30.664609 / -81.485529)
      -Fernandina Beach Buoy 1A in position 30-39-46.402N / 081-29-05.211W
      (30°39.7733N / 081°29.0869W, 30.662889 / -81.484781)
      -Fernandina Beach Buoy 1B in position 30-39-36.579N / 081-29-09.632W
      (30°39.6097N / 081°29.1605W, 30.660161 / -81.486009)
      Chart 11489 LNM 06/18

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    • Great White Shark Spotted near Everglades National Park

      Besides somewhat chilly temperatures in south Florida right now, here’s another reason to think twice before you dive!

      Great white shark ‘George’ spotted off Gulf coast of Florida
      According to OCEARCH, ‘George’ was spotted Sunday near the edge of Everglades National Park
      Author: Associated Press
      Published: 11:40 AM EST February 6, 2018

      CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY from wtsp.com

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        • Nick Johnson -  February 6, 2018 - 4:34 pm

          Good thing it’s on the other side of the state. There were some sharks hanging out in south beach a few weeks ago too

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