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    • Feb 18, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      Whistling Past the Hatteras Graveyard by Peter Swanson

      I don’t have a problem going “outside” when transiting the East Coast. But there is one section I won’t do outside—the Outer Banks. See Grounded Vessel Afloat Again, Ocracoke Island, NC. Our thanks to Peter Swanson for sharing his knowledge.

       

      A week after Vivens Aqua went aground, two buddy-boating recreational fishing vessels—Bite Me and Reel Lucky—suffered the same fate on another Outer Banks beach. Their owners had become disoriented in fog.

       

      Whistling Past the Hatteras Graveyard
      from Loose Cannon by Peter Swanson

      Comments from Cruisers (1)

      1. Mike Wright -  February 18, 2022 - 12:42 pm

        BOTH VESSELS HAVE RADAR MOUNTED.

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    • Feb 16, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Ocean Literacy Resources Available from NOAA Ocean Service Education!

      These materials present an extensive framework to share the vision of an ocean-literate society and the range of knowledge required to be considered ocean literate.

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      Ocean Literacy and NGSS Alignment Resources are Now Available from NOAA Ocean Service Education!  

      NOAA Ocean Service Education is excited to announce the availability of the Ocean Literacy Guide, The Handbook for Increasing Ocean Literacy, the Ocean Literacy Scope and Sequence for Grades K–12, and the Alignment of Ocean Literacy to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). These materials present an extensive framework to share the vision of an ocean-literate society and the range of knowledge required to be considered ocean literate.

      These materials were developed by the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) with Support from NOAA, the North American Association for Environmental Education, the Lawrence Hall of Science, the College of Exploration, and innumerable scientists and educators.

      You can access all of these resources as well as the Climate Literacy Essential Principles in English and in Spanish on the Ocean Service Education Literacy Resource Page. We strongly recommend you visit the NMEA Ocean Literacy Page for additional resources and more information about Ocean Literacy efforts.

      ocean literacy 

      The Ocean Literacy Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts presents a vision of an ocean-literate society. Along with the Handbook for Increasing Ocean Literacy, Ocean Literacy Scope and Sequence, the Alignment of Ocean Literacy to the Next Generation Science Standards, it outlines a framework for achieving Ocean Literacy. These documents are practical, research-based resources to influence learning
      and teaching about the ocean through our schools, museums, aquariums, science centers, parks, and other informal learning spaces. Understanding the ocean is essential to comprehending and protecting this planet on which we live.

      handbook

      The Handbook for Increasing Ocean Literacy is a resource for everyone to help teach, learn, and communicate about the ocean. While originally intended for classroom teachers and informal educators for the development of educational materials, programs, exhibits, and activities, these resources can be used by anyone, anywhere, who seeks to increase
      ocean literacy. 

      scope and sequence 

      The Ocean Literacy Scope and Sequence is an instructional tool that provides guidance to educators to help their students’ achieve a full understanding about the ocean in ever more complex ways across years of thoughtful, coherent science instruction. The content is provided as conceptual flow diagrams for each of the seven Ocean Literacy Essential Principles in four grade bands: K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12.

      Ocean Literacy NGSS Alignment 

      The Alignment of Ocean Literacy to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) details the correlations between the NGSS – specifically the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI) and Performance Expectations (PE), and the concepts included in the Ocean Literacy Guide and Ocean Literacy Scope & Sequence. This alignment focuses attention on places in the NGSS where Ocean Literacy is essential to understanding the DCI, but the connection may not be obvious. 

      NOAA Climate Stewards Education Program

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    • Feb 16, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy 4 Comments

      NOAA Predicts a Foot of Sea Level Rise Along U.S. Coastlines by 2050

      The U.S. government has released its latest forecast for sea level rise through 2150, updating a report last revised in 2017.

      Tidal flooding in Miami, 2016 (B137 / CC BY SA 4.0)

      NOAA Predicts a Foot of Sea Level Rise Along U.S. Coastlines by 2050
      Maritime Executive

      Comments from Cruisers (4)

      1. Larry Smth -  March 16, 2022 - 4:17 pm

        David, you're right… just BS.

        This is Mother Nature and she's been doing this since the beginning of time. Some years wet, some dry. That's life.

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      2. Eddie -  March 5, 2022 - 7:06 am

        The oceans are rising faster than scientists predicted. If you live along the coast, any coast, now would be a good time to think about moving inland to higher ground.

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      3. Perry -  March 4, 2022 - 12:33 pm

        Yep it happens everything we have a nor’easter and a tropical storm and hurricanes. Expect we will have some rising tides this year as well.

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      4. David Burnhamd -  February 18, 2022 - 5:41 pm

        The tide rises and falls every day…knock off the bullshirt. Nothing that comes from the government can be believed with any certainty.

        Reply to David
    • Feb 15, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Slow Ride through the Okeechobee

      Our thanks to Captain Chris of Captain Chris Yacht Services for sharing his excellent article on the Okeechobee Waterway. The OWW has been closed since January but is scheduled to reopen at the end of March, see OWW Closure.

      Slow Ride through the Okeechobee
      Captain Chris Yacht Services

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    • Feb 11, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      NC Coast’s People: Last Daughter of Davis Ridge by David Cecelski

      Few coastal visitors know that the secluded hammock of Davis Ridge was once home to an extraordinary community founded by liberated slaves.

      Mullet fishing camp at Shackleford Banks, near Beaufort, circa 1875-80. From George Brown Goode, ed., The Fisheries and Fishery Industries of the United States, (Washington, D.C.: Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1884-87), sec. 5, vol. 2.

      Our coast’s people: Last daughter of Davis Ridge
      CoastalReview.org

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    • Feb 10, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Wine Down Wednesday is Back in March! Charleston County Parks and Recreation, Charleston, SC

      Cooper River Marina

      Wine Down Wednesday series returns for Spring 2022. Wine, live music and food trucks at Old Towne Creek County Park. Charleston County Parks is A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!

      [WEST ASHLEY] – Charleston County Parks is excited to bring back a spring full of Wine Down Wednesdays at Old Towne Creek County Park! Take a much-needed “hump day” break and enjoy Wine Down Wednesday on March 16, March 30, April 13 and April 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

      Wine Down Wednesday is a family friendly event where guests can enjoy live music while exploring this unique county park off Old Towne Road in West Ashley. Admission fees also cover wine and a commemorative wine glass. At each event, two food trucks will also be on site with items available for purchase. 

      The Spring 2022 Wine Down Wednesday music and food lineup is:

      Admission for Wine Down Wednesday is $20 per person in advance, and $25 the day of the event.

      Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs, tables and blankets. Dogs are welcome, but must remain on a leash at all times. If an event is canceled by Charleston County Parks, a refund will be provided. Outside alcohol is prohibited. Outside food is allowed.

      Old Towne Creek County Park is located in West Ashley off Old Towne Road and is open for special events only. Wine Down Wednesday is a great opportunity for the public to be able to explore and enjoy this site. Old Towne Creek features 67 acres of beautiful open fields complemented by groves of live oak trees. The park will undergo construction later in 2022.

      For more information on Wine Down Wednesday, or to register for this event, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com. This event is brought to you by your Charleston County Parks. 

      Owned by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) and only open currently for special events, Old Towne Creek County Park is located at 1400 Old Towne Road, Charleston, SC 29407. 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, a skate park, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, a historic plantation site, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. The park system also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843-795-4386, or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.

      Images courtesy Charleston County Parks. High-resolution photos available upon request

      Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission / 861 Riverland Drive / Charleston, SC 29412 / (843) 795-4386

       

       
       
      Sarah Reynolds​
       Public Information Coordinator
       Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission
       
      861 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
       
      Primary: 843-762-8089
       
      sreynolds@CCPRC.com|CharlestonCountyParks.com

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    • Feb 8, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      LNM: USCG Navigation Center – Website Update

      U.S. COAST GUARD NAVIGATION CENTER – WEBSITE UPDATE

      The U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center is going to transition the Navigation Center website to a new, enhanced version in the first quarter of 2022. As part of this transition, URLs will be updated across the site including URLs linked to PDFs. Therefore, once the transition is complete, legacy site URLS will no longer function, including bookmarked URLs and URLs used in automatic downloading of data and/or products. Outdated URLs will automatically redirect to the home page of the site, and from there you will be able to easily navigate to your preferred page. Below are a few of the “old”/new URL pairs listed for your convenience. Please note that the new URLs will not be active until we launch the new website. Of course, once it is launched, the new URLs will be available for re-bookmarking. As a reminder, these are top level URLs that may contain additional links that you use.
      This notice will be updated when the final launch date is determined and another notice will be issued to notify you when the site goes live.
      Questions/concerns may be directed to the NAVCENWebTEAM@uscg.mil.
      Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs)
      Current URLs: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lnmMain
      Replacement: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/local-notices-to-mariners-by-cg-district
      Light Lists Annual Publication
      Current URLs: https://navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightLists
      Replacement: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/light-list-annual-publication
      Light List – Weekly
      Current URLs: https://navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightListWeeklyUpdates
      Replacement: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/weekly-light-lists
      Light List – Corrections
      Current URLs: https://navcen.uscg.gov/?pageName=lightListCorrections
      Replacement: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/light-list-summary-of-corrections

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    • Feb 8, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 29.5752,-81.1889999

      Hammock Beach Marina added to Oasis Portfolio, AICW MM 802, Palm Coast, FL


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      A nice article about this beautiful marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, nestled directly on the Intracoastal Waterway in northeast Florida, in the community of Palm Coast.

      Hammock Beach Marina added to Oasis Portfolio to Start New Year | News | wfmz.com
      WFMZ

      Click Here To View This Facility’s Full Listing of Services on the Eastern Florida Marina Directory

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Marina at Hammock Beach

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    • Feb 7, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Study: A Fraction of the World’s Coastal Regions Are in Good Shape

      Only about 16 percent of the world’s coastal regions are in relatively good condition, according to our world-first research released today, and many are so degraded they can’t be restored to their original state.

       

      Plastic waste in Manila Bay (Daniel Muller / Greenpeace)

       

      Study: A Fraction of the World’s Coastal Regions Are in Good Shape
      Maritime Executive,

      [By Brooke Williams, Amelia Wenger and James Watson]

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    • Jan 27, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Charleston County Parks Debuts 5K Trail Race Series, Charleston, SC

      Cooper River Marina

      Charleston County Parks,  A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, proudly introduces a 5K trail race series held at some of its most treasured parks for trail runners and walkers. 

       

      Charleston County Parks debuts 5K trail race series
      Explore the Lowcountry’s best trails in 2022

      Sarah Reynolds

      Public Information Coordinator Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission 

      861 Riverland Dr, Charleston, SC 29412
      Primary: 843-762-8089

       

       

      sreynolds@CCPRC.com|CharlestonCountyParks.com

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    • Jan 26, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      BOLO: Lost Dinghy, Boot Key Harbor, FL

      If you spot Neil’s dinghy, be a Cruiser Helping Other Cruisers!

      Hello, our dinghy came untied last night a drifted off. We are located at Boot Key Harbor near Marathon. If you see a drifting dingy please contact. Thanks

      Neil Gibby, jdeluisa@yahoo.com

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    • Jan 23, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      Opinion: Boating-Boom Bottom Line: A Derelict Vessel Tsunami by Peter Swanson

      Abandoned and derelict boats are a growing problem all along the waterways of America, particularly in places that don’t freeze in winter. Today’s analysis suggests we will soon be seeing a tsunami of wrecks and soon-to-be wrecks, rendering today’s blight almost insignificant by comparison.

      In Green Cove Springs, Florida, one boat is aground (there are four altogether) and another is anchored without an owner aboard, which appears to be the case for most of the other 20 or so vessels that have come here over the past few years.

      Boating-Boom Bottom Line: A Derelict Vessel Tsunami by Peter Swanson

      Comments from Cruisers (1)

      1. Winston Fowler -  January 25, 2022 - 9:39 am

        If you have not already done so, I would suggest you sign on to Loose Cannon as an excellent news source for the boating community especially as it relates to issues concerning us all no matter where you boat. Peter Swanson is a very season captain, newspaper editor. writer for boating magazines, specializing in Florida, Bahamas and Greater Antilles. Captain of excursion catamarans in the Dominican Republic. Cruiser: Nova Scotia to Caribbean. Delivery skipper. U.S. Coast Guard master's license.

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    • Jan 22, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Coastal Happenings – North Carolina Coastal Federation

      This year the Federation is celebrating working together for a healthy coast for the past 40 years.
       
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      Dear friends of the coast,

      Welcome to 2022! 

      Thanks to you we’re starting this year on a high note: we met our matching challenge for Recycle for Reefs! Your gifts in December put us over the top and we are thrilled to use $60,000 to support oyster shell recycling. Learn more about recycling here. 

      As you may know by now, there’s another exciting way to support oyster restoration: Adopt an Oyster. The best time to adopt oysters, in our humble opinion, is right now – for Valentine’s Day! Visit the adoption page, here, to honor your loved one, snag one of our limited edition 40th anniversary oyster knives, enjoy a discount coupon for Locals Seafood and their ship anywhere oyster box, which could be a great date night idea! You can also upgrade your adoption and get a custom valentine. To share the love, adopt before February 9th!

      Stay safe and warm,
      -Your friends at the North Carolina Coastal Federation

       
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      This year the Federation is celebrating working together for a healthy coast for the past 40 years. To honor this major milestone we created a video highlighting why we do what we do and how crucial it is that we have help from everyone as we work toward our goal of protecting and restoring the North Carolina coast.

      40th Video Play

       
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      Are you, or do you know, a graduating high school senior living in one of our 20 coastal counties who is dedicated to the coastal environment? There is still time to apply for the Coastal Stewardship Award! In the spring of 2022, we will be awarding three $1,000 awards to graduating high school seniors. Applications must be received by 11:59 pm on February 13th, 2022. The award decision will be announced on April 1st. To learn more, or to apply, click here. 

       

       
       
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      Apply Here. 

       

       

       
      Keep up with the Coast
      Stay up-to-date with the Coastal Review Online, North Carolina’s only nonprofit news service providing unbiased and investigative reporting on the issues that matter most to the coast. Subscribe. 
      News  |  Events  |  Give  |  Coastal Review Online  |  Forward to a Friend
       
      JOIN, RENEW OR DONATE
      North Carolina Coastal Federation
      3609 Highway 24 (Ocean) Newport, NC 28570
      252-393-8185
      www.nccoast.org

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    • Jan 21, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      The Future of Navigation Charts

      The accuracy of future charts depends on all of us using NOAA Custom Chart today.

      Help Wanted
      Bob Sweet – Passage Maker

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    • Jan 21, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      NOAA’s Ocean Today Tsunami Science and Safety Collection

      Know the potential warning signs of an incoming tsunami. Learn about the science of these dangerous waves to help you and your community stay safe!  

      Learn the many ways Tsunamis are formed and how to stay safe if you are in the danger zone.
       
      Ocean Today
      Tsunami Science and Safety Collection

      Tsunami Science and Safety Video Collection (4 Parts)

      Know the potential warning signs of an incoming tsunami. Learn about the science of these dangerous waves to help you and your community stay safe!         

      Tsunami AwarenessTsunami Awareness – A tsunami can strike any coastline in the world. Learn how you can prepare for and survive a killer tsunami wave. (3:06)

      OCEAN TODAY FOR TEACHERS – Want to learn more about the Smithsonian/NOAA Ocean Today Program? 

      Click Here if you are a teacher or museum/aquarium/zoo educator.

       

      January 20, 2022

      Stronger Than Waves

      Stronger Than The Waves

      The first tsunami vertical evacuation center in North America is at an elementary school in Greys Harbor County, WA. Watch to learn about tsunamis, and how the evacuation center could save hundreds of lives. (4:47)

      Tracking Tsunami'sTracking Tsunamis

      Learn how you can track a tsunami wave by using NOAA’s real-time forecasting system. (2:47)

      Tsunami Science: Disaster in SumatraTsunami Science: Disaster in Sumatra

      More than 240,000 lives were lost in one of the most deadly tsunami events on record. Learn how warning systems better predict their path and impact.. (2:56)

      		 

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