adrotate banner=’477′] Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, sits on the Mount Pleasant side of Charleston Harbor, hard by Patriots Point between Horse Reach’s flashing buoys #34 and #36.
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Oysters on the Point THIS Saturday
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 DNR’s CoastFest event returns to Brunswick on March 22, 2025Dec. 11, 2024 The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) is thrilled to announce the rescheduling of its annual CoastFest event, which will now take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in Brunswick. Originally planned for October 2024, CoastFest was postponed due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene. The March event promises to deliver the same exciting blend of education, entertainment, and family-friendly activities that have made it a beloved tradition for over two decades. “CoastFest is a celebration of our vibrant coastal environment, and we’re excited to bring it back this spring,” said Tyler Jones, CRD’s CoastFest coordinator. “We’re working hard to ensure that the rescheduled event will continue to inspire and educate visitors about the importance of Georgia’s coastal resources.” Highlights of the day will include:
Admission to CoastFest is free, and the event is open to the public. With a wide variety of hands-on experiences and learning opportunities, CoastFest offers something for everyone, from young children to lifelong learners. For more information about CoastFest, including directions, a schedule of activities, and exhibitor sign-up information, please visit DNRCoastFest.org or contact the Coastal Resources Division at 912-264-7218.
Note: Exhibition space at CoastFest is available for natural resources or conservation focused nonprofit organizations, government agencies, clubs, and at the discretion of DNR, some for-profit businesses. The same of items (including memberships, raffle tickets, etc.) at CoastFest is prohibited due to federal grant rules. Media Contact:Tyler Jones |
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Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club is a premier yacht club in the Abacos and A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR! If you cruise to Abacos and Marsh Harbour area, you should consider joining this great group of like minded cruisers.
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Click here for Passage from Hell (Part 3): At Least the Captain Was Smart
 Dear Users of the Marine Transportation System, We’re excited to announce the launch of the U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center’s new Maritime Safety Information (MSI) Application! This enhanced platform is designed to improve your access to critical navigation safety information, including Local Notices to Mariners (LNM) and Light Lists. Key Features of the New MSI Application: The application is available now and ready to support safer, more efficient maritime operations. Access the New MSI Application: We’re committed to ensuring mariners have the tools and information they need to navigate safely and effectively. If you have any questions or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out. |
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| Sarah Hill, TMP Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome CenterChairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority 2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976
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There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor, especially during the holidays. While berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you are certain to enjoy visiting Western Florida’s beautiful Charlotte Harbor/Peace River.
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SPARRING WITH MOTHER NATURE ~~ latest addition. I’m very honored that you’re following along. Thank you from the bottom of my writer’s heart.
Ah, the life of a liveaboard Sailor…on a Classic Wooden Sailing Yacht… as of August 2024 we are undergoing extensive repair and refit for the next several months(!). In boating terms we are hauled out “on the hard” in Cambridge, Maryland.
I plan to mix Sailing Stories with the challenges and intricacies of restoring a 90-year-old boat. I’m always open to suggestions as to content….please feel free to weigh in as we manage and learn from this unexpected joust. Thank you! ~J
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BoatUS is the leading advocate for boating safety in the US and A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR.
AIWA Celebrates 25 Years at Annual Meeting; Faces New Challenges
Good afternoon mariners,
Please join us next week for a pair of webinars on Forecast Products and Services provided by the National Weather Service’s Ocean Prediction Center and Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch. The webinars will be held Thursday, December 12th, and Friday, December 13th, at 1pm EDT.
For Atlantic forecasts N of 31N (30N in the Eastern Pacific):
Please register for Blue Water Mariners – OPC Products and Services on Dec 12, 2024 1:00 PM EST at:
https://attendee.gotowebinar.
Decoys of redhead ducks created by Jason Michels. Photo: Contributed Read more at Coastal Review, coastalreview.org.
The Down East way: Harkers Island to celebrate waterfowl
Jennifer Allen, CoastalReview.org
BoatUS is the leading advocate for boating safety in the US and A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR.
Pennsylvania Boaters Now Have Low-Cost Online Boating Safety Education Course Option
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SPARRING WITH MOTHER NATURE ~~ latest addition. I’m very honored that you’re following along. Thank you from the bottom of my writer’s heart.
Ah, the life of a liveaboard Sailor…on a Classic Wooden Sailing Yacht… as of August 2024 we are undergoing extensive repair and refit for the next several months(!). In boating terms we are hauled out “on the hard” in Cambridge, Maryland.
I plan to mix Sailing Stories with the challenges and intricacies of restoring a 90-year-old boat. I’m always open to suggestions as to content….please feel free to weigh in as we manage and learn from this unexpected joust. Thank you! ~J
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After a spate of posts on Facebook showing astonishing ignorance about the dangers of eating barracuda in the Bahamas, Loose Cannon contacted Clémence Gatti, who has a PhD in Pathophysiology and works as a researcher at the Laboratory of Marine Biotoxins at Papeete, French Polynesia. She is one of the world’s foremost experts on ciguatera.
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.
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Three important players in Georgia’s marine fishery management are the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD), the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC), and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC).
Key findings revealed a concerning trend: red drum in Georgia’s waters are both overfished (not enough fish in the population to reproduce at sustainable levels) and experiencing overfishing (too many fish being caught).
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