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C Winston Fowler- April 10, 2025 - 2:57 pm
We discovered Kanberra odor reduction products years ago for our boat. Then an application occurred in one of our vehicles to reduce diesel odor and WOW it worked great. Today we have Kanberra liquid soaps in all the bathrooms of our home; odor control products in closets and other storage areas of the home. If you don't try it you will never know the magic.
Salty Southeast Cruisers Net Sponsor Charleston County Cooper River Marina has provided this helpful information for your visit to Charleston County’s Beach Parks this Spring and Summer
Make your visit to the Charleston County Beach Parks a Breeze! Tips for a great beach park experience
(CHARLESTON COUNTY) – With spring break upon us and summer just around the corner, many locals and tourists will soon flock to the Lowcountry’s beaches. Charleston County Parks encourages beachgoers to familiarize themselves with important information and best practices to ensure the most enjoyable and safe time at our local beach parks.
The Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) operates Folly Beach County Park, Isle of Palms County Park, and Kiawah Beachwalker Park. From spring break through September, the beaches are quieter on weekdays, with Fridays, weekends and holidays seeing large crowds. CCPRC encourages beachgoers to take note of the following tips and important information:
Park Capacity
While approaching the islands, CCPRC encourages drivers look for digital highway signs denoting beach parking capacity. The status of the parking lot for CCPRC’s beach parks will be updated in real time by staff, so guests know before they reach the park if parking is full.
Kiawah Beachwalker Park has 150 parking spots and usually fills to capacity by 10:30 a.m. in the summer. The Town of Kiawah prohibits vehicles from idling or parking outside the entrance to Kiawah Beachwalker Park. When the park is full, staff can add guests to a virtual line. Text notifications alert customers as they move to the front of the queue. Parking for buses, RVs and campers is not guaranteed.
Isle of Palms County Park has 445 parking spots and usually fills to capacity by 10:30 a.m. on weekends and holidays, with spots often becoming available again in the late afternoon. When parking is full, police will allow up to about 20 vehicles to wait in line for spaces to open. Once the turn lane outside the park is full, police direct vehicles to move to other parking areas not operated by CCPRC. Be aware of City of Isle of Palms parking ordinances. And note that there are only two lanes of traffic leaving Isle of Palms and Sullivan’s Island. On a crowded day, if weather or another event causes many people to try leaving the islands at once, traffic will back up, and it could take up to two hours for the park to empty. The free CARTA Beach Reach Shuttle is another way to access Isle of Palms County Park.
Folly Beach County Park has 225 parking spots and usually fills to capacity by 10:30 a.m. on weekends and holidays, with spots often becoming available again in the late afternoon. When the parking lot is full, look for City of Folly Beach parking lots on West Ashley Ave. to prevent blocking roads and driveways. Review City of Folly Beach parking ordinances in order to avoid being towed or ticketed.
The beach surrounding the Folly Beach Pier can be a troublesome location for rip currents. Staff at the pier frequently respond to emergencies when patrons swim too close to the pier and get caught in rip currents. When swimming in the vicinity of a pier, stay at least 200 feet away from the structure. Also, learn how to spot a rip current and how to escape them by swimming parallel to the shore. Learn more on the USLA website at https://www.usla.org/page/RIPCURRENTS.
Pets on the Beach
Pets must always remain leashed within the beach parks, but are not permitted on the Folly Beach or Mount Pleasant Piers. Each municipality has their own ordinances pertaining to dogs on the beach:
Swim near a lifeguard when possible and obey their commands
Watch children at all times
Seek shelter when lightning is in the area
Take a photo of your group when you arrive, so if anyone were to get separated (child or adult) it could help aid in the search.
Bring water and stay hydrated.
Other Resources
Keep up to date on the latest beach traffic reports by downloading the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Government’s Beach Reach app, available for Apple and Android. Also consider taking the free CARTA’s Beach Reach Shuttle to Isle of Palms County Park.
For more information on Charleston County Parks beach parks and safety, call 843-795-4386 or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com (direct link: https://ccprc.com/3222/Beach-Parks).
The mission of CCPRC is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 11,000 acres of property and includes six regional parks, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, 19 boat landings, a skate park, a historic plantation site, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. CCPRC also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and much more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843-795-4386, or visit www.charlestoncountyparks.com.
Russ on M/V Twin Sisters has this helpful advice for cruisers: While at the marina in Beaufort, SC & listening to the Lady’s Island Bridge on channel 9, it appears most sailboats have the incorrect opening schedule of (the old) openings on the top of the hour.
Per the bridge tender on weekdays (weekends may be different): NO openings between 6:00 – 9:30 AM or 3:30 – 7:00 PM. Between 9:30 – 3:30, openings at every :30 (on the HALF hour). Before 6:00 AM & after 7:00 PM on request. This is pretty extreme & may change, so if in doubt, the bridge tender can be reached at (843)521-2111.
ALL VESSELS: Pass thru the northern (Beaufort town side) opening ONLY as the other pass has serious damage to the fender system which could damage your hull. The height boards on both sides were also damaged & now missing.
From Post & Courier newspaper’s facebook page: Abandoned boats are a growing problem in Charleston’s rivers, creeks and waterways. A local nonprofit teamed up with county and state agencies to remove and destroy two from the Stono River.
Harbor clearance plays a critical role in maintaining the safety, efficiency, and ecological balance of maritime environments. Whether following natural disasters, vessel groundings, or routine dredging operations, harbor clearance ensures that ports and shipping lanes remain navigable and free from hazardous debris.
Modern clearance operations use a blend of traditional diving techniques and advanced technologies such as sonar mapping, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs), and specialized salvage equipment. These tools allow teams to quickly assess underwater obstructions, prioritize removal efforts, and minimize disruptions to port operations. Precision is crucial—not only for the restoration of maritime traffic but also for protecting delicate marine ecosystems.
Strategically, harbor clearance is essential to global trade and national security. Blocked ports can cause significant economic losses, delay critical supplies, and pose threats to environmental health if hazardous materials are involved. As such, clearance operations often align closely with government compliance standards, environmental protection regulations, and maritime safety protocols.
Today’s harbor clearance teams are multidisciplinary, combining expertise in commercial diving, engineering, environmental science, and logistics management. Innovations in salvage technology, such as high-capacity lift bags and hybrid-powered underwater vehicles, are enhancing capabilities and reducing operational footprints.
With increasing climate risks—such as stronger storms and rising sea levels—harbor clearance efforts are becoming more frequent and complex. Forward-thinking strategies that integrate resilience planning and sustainable practices are critical to ensure the longevity and safety of the world’s maritime infrastructure.
A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Dowry Creek Marina is owned by the Zeltner family who want to roll out the red carpet to transients, offering whatever you might need during your visit. This highly praised and transient friendly marina lies off the AICW/Pungo River north of Belhaven, NC.
Dowry Creek fuel dock is open every day. Call for early or late arrival VHF 16/71 or (252) 943-2728.
Oriental NC is a charming river village. Not only is this place the sailing capital of the North Carolina coastline, but, with its location directly off the AICW, Oriental is a very popular port of call for AICW cruisers. Oriental Marina and Toucan Grill (located on the community’s innermost harbor), is a valued SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!
Derelict boats are an ongoing issue in almost all states. Below is a link to an ABC News article on how South Carolina targets derelict boats with new legislation to protect waterways
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There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor. 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.
Fishermen’s Village April Calendars of Entertainment/Events
Attention boat owners! We’re thrilled to offer a special deal on bottom paint for the renowned ‘Pettit’ brand at McCotters Marina & Boatyard. Prepare your vessel for peak performance and protection with this exclusive offer. Contact us now to take advantage!
Southern Boating has produced an excellent PodCast on the Florida anchoring issue. You should find it interesting and well-researched. It provides a balanced view of the issue and the need for a solution.
In this special episode of the Southern Boating Podcast, hosts Ian Sneed and James Anderson dive into House Bill 481 and the growing boating crisis in Miami Beach. After meeting with City Commissioner Suarez and Miami Beach Police – Marine Unit, we saw firsthand the issues that have led to the push for new anchoring regulations.
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Boaters' Rights Advocacy Coalition- March 22, 2025 - 11:51 am
Our organization, the Boaters' Rights Advocacy Coalition, is a joint effort of the America's Great Loop Cruisers Association, Marine Trawler Owners Association, Seven Seas Cruising Association, and DeFever Cruisers, and these constituent organizations have about 20,000 active boating members. We disagree with some provisions of HB481/SB866. These bills were not written by boaters in spite of the claims in this video.
In Florida the bottomlands are held in the Public Trust, and managed for the benefit of all. Bottomlands are not the property of local municipalities, nor of wealthy waterfront landowners. These bills seek to grant local municipalities control of the bottomlands, and permit landowners to ban anchoring in front of their houses. We strongly disagree with those provisions.
Derelict boats are a problem throughout Florida. Existing state law (327.4108) allows counties to create Anchoring Limitation Areas up to 100 acres in size with the intent that long term anchored boats are not permitted in those areas. In Miami Beach more than ten ALAs are needed to get control of the derelict boat problem. Instead of local control we favor increasing the size of ALAs to allow Miami Beach to establish a workable ALA. We also favor increased enforcement of ALAs and increased funding for efforts to remove the derelict boats in these waters.
Please visit our website for more information on this topic.
Thank you for sharing this podcast from Southern Boating! The discussion around House Bill 481 and permanently anchored vessels in Miami Beach is certainly a pressing issue, balancing the rights of boaters with environmental concerns and waterfront community interests.
While the primary focus of OPA 90 is oil spill prevention, liability, and response, its core principles—environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and responsible maritime operations—are relevant to this discussion. The presence of long-term anchored vessels raises concerns about pollution, waste management, and navigational safety, all of which align with the broader goals of OPA 90. Proper oversight and sustainable anchoring regulations can help mitigate environmental risks while ensuring fair access for responsible boaters.
I look forward to listening to the podcast to gain further insight into how Florida’s evolving maritime laws are shaping the future of anchoring regulations. Finding a solution that upholds both boater freedoms and environmental stewardship will be key.
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Here are the latest Local Notices to Mariners and NAV ALERTS that are relevant to ICW cruising in Districts 5, 7 and 8, the OBX, AICW, OWW, Keys, GIWW and adjacent waters. Open each LNM link for the USCG notice and a chart for each location. Listed north to south to north. NAV ALERTS will also be posted on our Homepage. For previous Weeks, go to the Specific State under Select Region on our Homepage.
The City of Gulfport and Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always have a full calendar of events for all ages. 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.
An on-the-water retirement home or vacation home for those who love the rich cultural ports-of-call cruising waters of North Carolina, Albemarle Plantation Marina, a port on the Albemarle Loop and a CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located just off the AICW on the northern shores of Albemarle Sound on Yeopim River/Creek.
The only way to truly know if a community is right for you is to experience it for yourself! Visit and experience Albemarle living at its best: sail on the Sound, explore trails and nature, dine at one of our onsite restaurants, play spectacular golf and see a wide variety of properties. Plus—enjoy bespoke accommodations in Edenton’s historic district at the luxurious Inner Banks Inn.
Explore homes and homesites. Discover inspiring natural beauty and our refreshing lifestyle. Enjoy unforgettable experiences and imagine your Albemarle Plantation dream home!
Your Discovery Visit includes:
3-day/2-night stay at the luxurious Inner Banks Inn in Edenton’s historic district.
Round of golf for 2
Golf Cart, Bikes, Kayaks/Canoes
Dinner at one of our onsite Restaurants
Full access to Fitness Facility and classes and Pool Facilities (when available)
Breakfast each day
Explore downtown Edenton by bike and discover the charming waterfront.
This Discovery Package is designed to acquaint you with Albemarle Plantation real estate opportunities. If married, both spouses must attend the property tour. Participants must live outside a 75 mile radius from the property. The $249 is paid to the hotel at time of booking. If customer does not cancel or reschedule within 14 days of arrival, the customer forfeits the $249 as a cancellation fee. Customer is responsible for any incidentals at the hotel. A valid credit card is required to reserve an Albemarle Plantation Discovery Visit. A limited number of packages are available. Subject to availability. Some blackout dates.
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We discovered Kanberra odor reduction products years ago for our boat. Then an application occurred in one of our vehicles to reduce diesel odor and WOW it worked great. Today we have Kanberra liquid soaps in all the bathrooms of our home; odor control products in closets and other storage areas of the home. If you don't try it you will never know the magic.