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Liveaboards: 15 Things to Consider – Dockwa Boater Blog
A great article by Jackie Au of the Dockwa Team for folks thinking of casting off from land holdings.
Liveaboards: 15 Things to Consider!
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SCDNR: New Distances Required for SC Boaters on Reservoirs
This new law went into effect March 14 and establishes increased boat-to-dock limits on most of South Carolina’s major reservoirs. The law does not apply to the Intracoastal Waterway.
New law increases distance limits between a boat, docks in many S.C. waters, prohibits wake surfing within 200 feet
A new law increases the distance to docks limit for boating to 100 feet on most state waters and prohibits wake surfing within 200 feet on all S.C. waters. (RBFF photo)
New law increases distance limits between a boat, docks in many S.C. waters, prohibits wake surfing within 200 feet A new law signed into effect March 14 by Gov. Henry Dargan McMaster establishes on most of South Carolina’s major reservoirs a new 100-foot distance limit that boats underway must observe when approaching a dock, a person in the water or an anchored vessel.
The new law, which doubles the previous distance of 50 feet, applies to the waters of Lake Greenwood, Lake Hartwell, Lake Jocassee, Lake Keowee, Lake Marion, Lake Monticello, Lake Murray, Lake Robinson, Lake Russell, Lake Secession, Lake Thurmond, Lake Wateree, Fishing Creek Reservoir, Parr Reservoir, or the portion of the Savannah River from the Interstate 20 Savannah River Bridge to the New Savannah River Bluff Lock and Dam. The 100-foot distance limit does not apply to Lake Moultrie.
The new law also prohibits “wake surfing” on all S.C. waters within 200 feet of a dock, a person in the water or an anchored watercraft. Wake surfing is defined in the new law as “a vessel that is ballasted in the stern so as to create a wake that is, or is intended to be, surfed by another person.”
Colonel A. Chisolm Frampton, SCDNR deputy director for law enforcement, said: “This is a much-needed change that will increase boating safety for all South Carolina boaters.”
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Yappy Hours Return to James Island County Park, Charleston, SC
Charleston County Parks, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, announces the return of three Yappy Hours at James Island County Park. Pooches and owners are invited for an evening of live music, drinks and off-leash fun. First Yappy Hour is April 21st.
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The Beach Barnacle, March 13, Gulfport, FL
Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, and the City of Gulfport always have a full calendar of events for all ages. Located in the heart of downtown, 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.
Homeless Program, Madeira Pioneers, and Coconut Charlie’s
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Lionfish – An Invasive Species
Last week was National Invasive Species Awareness Week, and the red lionfish has gained increasing attention since the nonnative predator first began to appear in waters off the NC coast about 20 years ago.
Lionfish an example of needed invasive species awareness
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Traveling to Edenton by Boat, Historic Edenton, Albemarle Sound, NC
A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, historic Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events! Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.
800-775-0111 • info@visitedenton.comHello!As things warm up and travelers begin planning their trips to Edenton, their first question is “How do we get there?”Most will drive, and some will fly.But, there’s another option that lets you see a different side of Edenton altogether.We’ve spent the winter improving our waterfront and expanding our boat slips, and as they get ready to re-open to the public, I wanted to tell you about them.Our maritime visitors get special access and amenities reserved just for them, including COMPLIMENTARY 2-night boat slip rentals so you can stay and explore Edenton.The entire Albemarle Region is full of neat places to explore, and Edenton is the perfect launching spot for your adventure.Erienne,Tourism DirectorPS-Want to see the perks of staying at our boat slips? I have a list for you today as well.
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Beware of Carolina Pluff Mud!
Coastal Carolinians are very aware of the dangers of “pluff mud” that is exposed with the tidal extremes. The small coastal creeks and waterways are so inviting to small craft explorers and while the pluff mud may look firm, but it is dangerous for humans and pets. Recently a St. Bernard fell off a pier at low tide and was saved only by giving the dog a large flat cushion to climb upon. The experience left the frightened dog exhausted.
Kayakers trapped for hours in chest-deep mud as tide rose around them, NC rescuers say – The State
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FOCUS ON Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association
Cruisers Net is proud to be a member of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association whose lobbying work is crucial to keeping the Waterway navigable and safe. Your membership dollars directly support their vital work. Please join and encourage your boating neighbors to do likewise, regardless of their homeport.
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AIWA March 2022 Newsletter
Cruisers Net is proud to be a member of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association whose lobbying work is crucial to keeping the Waterway navigable and safe. Your membership dollars directly support their vital work. Please join and encourage your boating neighbors to do likewise, regardless of their homeport.
March 2022 AIWA NewsletterWaterway Spotlight: Florida Intracoastal Waterway and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Jacksonville District
Provided by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District. Please click for larger size.As mentioned in February’s newsletter, we received very good news in the amount of federal funding for the AIWW and NJIWW in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work plan for the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act of 2022.This month we want to highlight the efforts recently completed, and underway in the Florida stretch of the waterway by the Jacksonville District with federal funding and contributed funds from the Florida Inland Navigation District, an AIWA Sponsor and founding member. We were provided the IWW: Jacksonville to Miami storyboard by the Jacksonville District and it summarizes a number of actions they have underway including the current FY22 ongoing projects:
- Construction of Dredge Material Management Area (DMMA) 023 in Martin County
- IWW Palm Valley North Reach Operations & Maintenance Dredging in St. Johns County
- IWW Palm Valley South Reach Operations & Maintenance Dredging in St. Johns County
- IWW Jupiter/Crossroads Closeout Activities in Palm Beach and Martin County
We are thrilled to see the strong federal and non-federal support for the 350+-mile segment of the waterway in Florida, and look forward to increased infrastructure investments to maintain Marine Highway 95.
IIJA Work Plan amounts for the AIWW:
FL – AIWW (funding for all five states) – $5 million. This funding is not specifically tied to a FL project but could be used across multiple areas for dredging and surveys.
GA – $0
SC – $12.65 million for upland placement area maintenance
NC – $4.552 million for dredging and surveys
VA – $0
Total – $22.02 million which is roughly equal to one complete appropriations year for the AIWW.IIJA Work Plan amounts for the NJIWW – $14.35 million. This is a tremendous increase as they typically receive less than $1.5 million; this funding will go to a variety of rehabilitation projects in addition to dredging.
State of the Union Tonight and Federal Funding Updates
Tonight, March 1st, we will be eagerly awaiting President Biden’s first State of the Union address and any early comments he might offer about infrastructure investments. Why is this important?
President Biden will be releasing the President’s budget by mid-March for Fiscal Year 2023, and we expect he will offer a preview of what might be included in the budget, in addition to updating the nation on previous appropriations in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. For those who are planning to watch tonight’s address, we offer you the Punchbowl News’ Punch List for a little SOTU entertainment (!).Regarding current FY22 Appropriations, Congress will be very active in the coming days. The current Continuing Resolution funding the federal government expires on March 11th. Congress has three options: pass an additional Continuing Resolution to keep the federal government open at the same funding levels as FY21, pass FY22 Appropriations Bills to fund federal agencies with new funding allocations, or the federal government will close. The table below shows the current FY22 funding allocations in the Senate & House bills and we are hopeful that Congress will pass the new FY22 funding and additional work can then commence on the waterway.
Boating Season is on the Horizon!
As we see signs of early spring along the southeast coastline of the AIWW, we wanted to take the opportunity to highlight our Marina Members! Our Association’s Marina members are critical to the value of the waterway, and we thank each of them for their ongoing support.Bradley Creek Marina, NC
Cricket Cove Marina, SC
Safe Harbor Charleston Marina, SC
Downtown Marina of Beaufort, SC
Dudley’s Marina, NC
Hinckley Yacht Services, GA
Hogan’s Marina, GA
Isle of Palms Marina, SC
Lake Park Harbor Marina, FL
Leland Oil Company Marina
Marineland Marina, FL
Mobius Marine
Morningstar Marinas/Golden Isles, GA
Osprey Marina, SC
River Forest Marina, NC
Shearwater Marine FL – Ft Pierce & Stuart
TopSide Marinas, TX
Windmill Harbour Marina, SC
Zimmerman Marine (multi-state)
If you are a boater on the waterway, we ask you to support our Marina members as they support the ongoing maintenance of the AIWW. If you are a dock manager and do not see your marina listed, we would love to have you join our efforts!
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Report
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Aerial view of the flooding in Moyock during Hurricane Matthew. Photo: Currituck County
World must act now to slow global warming: report
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Sand Dollars – How to Know if They are Dead or Alive
Have you ever scoured the beach hunting for that perfect sand dollar to take home as a souvenir? Or perhaps plucked one of them out of the water? It could’ve been alive.
Dead or alive? 3 ways to spot the difference between a live sand dollar and souvenir
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Information on Starfish – Look, Don’t Touch
Thanks to Winston Fowler for sharing this information from a Facebook page, Responsible Tourism.What happens when we lift a starfish out of water for an impromptu photo session?All over the body of starfish are papules called dermal gills. Carbon dioxide gases are exchanged for oxygen between the coelomic liquid of the starfish and the water. Essentially, it’s how they breathe, like having hundreds of tiny noses all over your body.As fresh air is toxic to starfish and they can’t hold their breath for very long, each time they’re lifted out of the water for a photo op, they are drowning and suffering from a build up of carbon dioxide. It’s the equivalent of someone filling your lungs with water for a little while and then emptying them again. It’s not a good day out. When this is done repeatedly, it’s a flip of the coin as to whether the poor creature can die from drowning or the stress of being semi-drowned so many times.Wildlife are not our playthings. Just because a creature is slow enough to be caught by human hands, that doesn’t give us the right to do so, and the social media attention gained certainly does not justify the harm caused to the critter.This is an act we’re all guilty of at some point. What was happening to that animal in the moment didn’t cross our minds. But now we know better, so we must do better.LookDon’t touchBe the first to comment!
121 Horses On Shackleford Banks, Cape Lookout, NC east of AICW MM 205
Shackleford Banks is a barrier island running roughly east/west between Cape Lookout and Beaufort Inlet.
121 horses on Shackleford Banks at end of 2021: report
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Being Self-Sufficient at Sea Takes Preparation – Passagemaker
Being self-sufficient at sea takes preparation
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New Sunrise Yoga Program Coming to Charleston County Parks in April
Charleston County Parks, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is proud to announce a new yoga program beginning in April.
New Sunrise Yoga program coming to Charleston County Parks in April
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A Portrait of Pamlico River as Underground Railroad
Pamlico River enters the northwest shore of Pamlico Sound and is home to Washington City Docks, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR.
Leesa Jones is dressed as an enslaved person of the 19th century as she tells the story of the Underground Railroad and Washington at the museum where she is executive director. Photo: Kip Tabb
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Exploring the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway by Martin Fuller
A different perspective of the ICW by friends from across the pond, this report covers the ICW from Albemarle Sound to Virginia, including the Dismal Swamp Canal where the Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, keeps watch over cruisers.
Exploring the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
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Adventures in Fog Navigation by Douglas M. Wartelle
When fog sets in, these 11 tips can help you at the helm.
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