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    • Holidays in The Tropical Florida Keys, Key Lime Sailing Club, Key Largo, FL

      Key Lime Sailing Club in Key Largo, 305-451-3438, www.keylimesailingclub.com

      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.

      American Sailing Academy and Key Largo Cottages

      in the Florida Keys

      Call: 305-451-3438

      Things To Do
      Your Cottages
      Sailing Club
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      Treat Yourself to a TROPICAL WEATHER Vacation

      The warm waters and easy winds of the USA’s only coral reef tropical islands you can drive to, stretching from Key Largo to Key West. The Florida Keys beckons you.

      Sooth your soul. It is truly a memorable experience to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays in the islands. Trade the chills of the North, for you deserve some warm weather getaway!

       

      Travel is easy.

      We have a year-round water season. And right now, we have availability so take advantage of our uncrowded Low Season cottage rates, as low as $175 per night! 

       

      Or book now for a holiday in paradise. We still have open cottages for Labor Day Weekend starting tomorrow. Call 305-451-3438 or click the link below.

      Book your Vacation

      ASA Sailing School On Site

      The American Sailing Academy is located right on the site of Key Largo Cottages. A partnership to bring you the best sailing school experience from the forgiving waters of the Florida Keys. Learn to Sail or advance your sailing skills. Learning to sail has never been more leisurely.

      Start now online with our ASA 101 and 103. Learn the sailing principles and terminologies at your own pace, then come over for the practical lessons on the boat later.

      Explore our beautiful destination, and you’ll want to come back again and again like many of our guests do.

      Book your Sailing Lesson
      Follow Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages on Social Media:

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      Learn ASA Certified Sailing at American Sailing Academy. Call us at 305-587-3205.

      Enjoy a Snorkel or Sunset Cruise both bay side and ocean side as well as sailboat rentals from 22 foot to 68 foot through Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.

      South Dade Marina, Wet and Dry Slips Available. Call 305-247-8730

      Sommerset Sails, makers of excellent quality sails for your boat.

      Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages

      101425 Overseas Highway #922

      Key Largo, Florida, 33037 USA

      Contact us

      Phone #: 305-451-3438

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      Key Lime Sailing Club | 99306 Overseas HighwayKey Largo, FL 33037

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    • Rediscover Wright Brothers National Memorial, Kill Devil Hills, NC

       
      Rediscover Wright Brothers National Memorial!

      Over the next month leading up to Public Lands Day on September 24,
      we’re reintroducing you to our Outer Banks national parks and the amazing stories and experiences they protect!

      Ranger Beth shares what you can experience at Wright Brothers National Memorial.
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      When was the last time you experienced Wright Brothers National Memorial?

      Wright Brothers National Memorial is located in Kill Devil Hills and was established by Congress in 1927 in celebration of Orville and Wilbur Wright, two brothers from Dayton, Ohio, who taught the world to fly.  Our park is beloved by aviation enthusiasts, as well as those who love learning about the innovation, technology, and dedication it took to achieve what was once considered impossible. You can visit Wright Brothers National Memorial any time of year, or for special events like the annual First Flight Celebration on December 17, which commemorates the Wright brothers’ first successful heavier-than-air powered flight that took place in what was then called “Kitty Hawk” on December 17, 1903. 

      Whether you visit the park every year or haven’t been in a while, make plans to rediscover this amazing park:

      • Travel the first flight line – see how far Orville Wright flew during those first twelve seconds in the air! 
      • Explore the reconstructed 1903 camp buildings to see what life was like more than 100 years ago as the brothers tested their ideas. 
      • View or walk up to the Wright Brothers Monument. From the monument you get a 360-degree view of our beautiful island. (Note: The path to the monument is wheelchair accessible.) 
      • See the First Flight sculpture – the iconic first flight photo come to life in bronze! Did you know that our park has an accessible, tactile model of the 1903 Wright Flyer? It’s located in the Flight Room of the Visitor Center!
      • Experience the recently renovated historic Visitor Center to get the full story of how the brothers made the impossible possible. 

      PS: If you use social media, follow Wright Brothers National Memorial on FacebookInstagram, or Twitter to stay up to date with the latest park happenings! 

       
      Why Kitty Hawk?
      Have you ever wondered why two brothers from Dayton, Ohio, would travel all the way to the Outer Banks to try and fly?  

      Read on to learn more about what inspired Orville and Wilbur Wright to travel to these barrier islands in their quest for powered flight. 

      Learn More
       
      “Big Kill Devil Hill’s” New Look
      Extra, extra, read all about it: “Big Kill Devil Hill” at Wright Brothers National Memorial got a new look last year!

      Read on to learn about why this landscaping was necessary and how innovation is still making it’s mark in this park.

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      Join A Ranger Program!
      Check out the schedule below for a list of ranger programs that will be offered at Wright Brothers National Memorial now through October 10! Limited programs are offered throughout the year; visit the park’s website before you go for the most up-to-date schedule.

      Wind and Sand 

      Step back in history during this short walk to the actual site of the Wrights’ first powered flights. Discover why the Wrights chose Kitty Hawk for their flight experiments and what life was like in the Outer Banks; learn about the events that led to the first powered flight on that cold December day, and the lasting impact their first flight continues to have on the world today. (Note: The path to the monument is wheelchair accessible.)  

      The Wright Legacy 

      Twelve seconds was all the Wright brothers needed on December 17, 1903, to show the world humans can fly. Those twelve seconds were just the start of aviation history and the Wright legacy. Explore the rest of the Wright story as you discover the impact that Wilbur and Orville had on history, the legacy they left behind, and how they are remembered in the world today. 

      Park Programs
       
      Your Impact: Inspiring the Next Generation
      Did you know you can help future generations learn and grow in our Outer Banks national parks? 
       
      Because of our generous donors, we were able to help our park staff at Wright Brothers National Memorial print 2,000 Junior Flight Rangers books when supply chain challenges delayed their order this summer. The Junior Flight Ranger program helps kids continue the Wright brothers’ legacy of making the impossible possible by inspiring them to soar to new heights. Over 2,000 kids have participated in the program this summer!
      Consider a tax-deductible gift today to help us protect and enhance this special place.
      Donate Now
       
       
      More Ways to Give Back:
      Shop For A Cause!

       
      We have Wright Brothers National Memorial-themed merchandise (including these Orville and Wilbur Wright teddy bears!) available in our online storeYour purchase ensures that future generations continue to learn and create memories in the Outer Banks through history, conservation, and the celebration of innovation. 
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    • Good Advice from TopSide Marinas

      TopSide Marinas

      TopSide Marinas is a family owned marina company that is looking to buy and operate marinas – they are not a broker – and they would love to meet marina owners who are ready to sell. TopSide Marinas is A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!

      Living through the pandemic in 2020, everyone experienced the feeling of being trapped within the premise of their house. Even homebodies were yearning to have a night out with friends. Gladly, it seems like boating was the answer many found to satisfy their craving for the outdoors and still keep in the safety of social distancing.

      Click here for All around, boating can promote health and wellness.

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    • The Isle of Hope Marina Announces Sale to TPG Marinas, AICW MM 590


      SAVANNAH, Ga) After 25 years of continuous ownership, the Isle of Hope Marina has been sold to TPG Marinas, the full-service marina management affiliate of Rhode Island-based Procaccianti Companies

       

      Click here for  The Isle of Hope Marina Announces Sale to TPG Marinas

       

      Click Here To View the Cruisers Net Georgia Marina Directory Listing For Isle of Hope Marina

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Isle of Hope Marina

       

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    • Lorraine’s Cafe, Great Guana Cay, Exumas

      A must stop for eating when near by Great Guana Cay, Exumas, just south of Staniel Cay. Thanks to Winston Fowler for this recommendation.

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    • Wine Down Wednesday is back! Sept 7, Oct 5 & Oct 19, Old Towne Creek County Park, Charleston, SC

      Cooper River Marina

      Charleston County Parks, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is proud to announce the return of Wine Down Wednesdays. 

      Click for Wine Down Wednesday is back! Sept. 7, Oct 5 & Oct. 19 at Old Towne Creek County Park

       

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

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    • Shared Photo

      Evening at Staniel Cay Yacht Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!

      Comments from Cruisers (2)

      1. Winston -  September 5, 2022 - 12:38 pm

        Greg, You are very kind. This photo caught the evening when most of the charters etc, were headed back to get the next load of visitors. Marina was pretty busy most of the time.

        Reply to Winston
      2. Greg Allard -  August 29, 2022 - 8:55 am

        Beautiful photo Winston – no surprise, since all of your photos are excellent.

        Hope you enjoyed your time at Staniel. It is interesting to see how few boats were at the docks.

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    • Good Reads for the Maritime Community – St Albans Press

      A tale of modern day piracy on the high seas that had its roots in the second world war.

      During the last days of World War II, two SS officers desert the German army and sail with two dozen hijacked tanks to a South American dictatorship. Decades later the same regime, facing a mortal threat, hires a British shipping executive and a former British army captain to perform a daring act of maritime piracy. As the two young Englishmen ally with the elderly SS men, the present mirrors the past – and a remarkable crime on the high seas races to an explosive conclusion.

      Click Here

      www.saintalbanspress.com

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    • Scenes from Staniel Cay Yacht Club

       Welcome to the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, your own paradise in the middle of the beautiful Exumas.

      If  you are in the Staniel Cay area, please come and visit Staniel Cay Yacht Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR! Photos were recently taken by Winston Fowler.

       

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    • Stop Feeding Wild Animals by Alex Rickert

      Social media might make it seem cool to go viral with the next mind-blowing animal encounter, but feeding many wild animals, especially marine mammals, is already illegal.

      Sharks + intentional feeding = a dangerous situation for all involved. CONTRIBUTED

      STOP FEEDING WILD ANIMALS by Alex Rickert
      Keys Weekly

      Comments from Cruisers (1)

      1. Jim monroe -  August 29, 2022 - 3:08 pm

        We dump our sewer plant discharges into their water, then drain our streets and highways into their environment. But you are worried about humans feeding them???

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    • Highfield Tender Spotted at Staniel Cay Yacht Club

      World’s #1 Aluminum Tender
       Welcome to the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, your own paradise in the middle of the beautiful Exumas.

      HIGHFIELD, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is the leading builder of aluminum-hulled RIBs. Performance and strength are the key features of every HIGHFIELD RIB.  Their advanced hull designs and Italian-influenced interior styling, keep alive the reputation of a dry-riding, seaworthy and stable craft that can handle rough conditions, as well as please the discerning eye.

      I saw this Highfield tender at Staniel Cay Yacht Club today. Good to see their product at another Cruisers Net sponsor’s place.

      Winston Fowler

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    • Edenton’s Lighthouse and how it got here, Edenton, Albemarle Sound, NC


      Edenton, NC - the prettiest town in the South!

      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.

       

       

      https://www.visitedenton.com/

      Hello!

      This past week, August 7, was national lighthouse day.

      And as the home of one of the last remaining Screw-Pile Lighthouses in the country, it’s an important day for us to share our treasured building with all who come by.

      Do you know the story of how it came to be?

      It’s a long, winding story filled with hurricanes, destruction, and more.

      It’s almost as interesting as the structure itself.

      You can read about it here.

      It started life on the Roanoke river.

      But, it found the perfect home on Edenton’s waterfront.

      Erienne Dickman,
      Tourism Director
      Visit our website

      ​101 W Water St, Edenton, North Carolina 27932

       

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    • High Praise for Highfield Marine

      World’s #1 Aluminum Tender

      HIGHFIELD, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is the leading builder of aluminum-hulled RIBs. Performance and strength are the key features of every HIGHFIELD RIB.  Their advanced hull designs and Italian-influenced interior styling, keep alive the reputation of a dry-riding, seaworthy and stable craft that can handle rough conditions, as well as please the discerning eye.

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    • OCEAN TODAY (Back To School Videos) Featuring Hurricane Hunters & Satellites of the Sea

       

       
      Ocean Today

      Satellites of the Sea; Observing the Ocean for Hurricane Research

      SaildroneNew High Tech Ocean Robots Aid NOAA Scientists and Open Up Opportunties for Ocean Science Careers

      How do we know how strong a hurricane will be and where it will make landfall? Some answers can be found in the ocean. Ocean observing instruments collect data about ocean conditions, such as temperature, salinity, and pressure. This information helps scientists improve forecasts of hurricane intensity and path, and to warn people who may be in danger.

      *Bookmark Satellites of the Sea and our “Hurricane Science and Safety” Collection.


      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.

       

      August 12, 2022

      Hurricane Hunters

      Watch Hurricane Hunters Fly into the Eye of a Monster Storm!  (2:30)

      The job of a hurricane hunter is not for the faint of heart. This brave crew must fly straight into one of the most destructive forces in nature. Hurricanes are born over the open ocean. And while satellites can track their movement, meteorologists and researchers need to sample the storms directly to get the most accurate information about them. NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter fleet includes two P-3 turbo prop aircraft, as well as a Gulfstream IV jet. The P-3s fly through the storm, encountering devastating winds that can be over 150 miles per hour.

       


       

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    • Inside the Outer Banks by Ed Tilletts

      Our thanks to Southern Boating and Ed Tilletts for giving Cruisers Net permission to publish Ed’s excellent article on the Outer Banks.

       

      Click here for Inside the Outer Banks by Ed Tilletts, Editor-in-Chief of Waterway Guide Media
      Southern Boating

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    • Dry Stack Storage Special, Harbortown Marina, east of AICW Statute Mile 894


      Guest Coupon Available On Our Web Site

      A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Harbortown Marina lies off the southern shores of the Canaveral Barge Canal between Sykes Creek and the Banana River. This fine facility has recently expanded their ship’s store!

       

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    • AIWA August 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.
       
      August 2022 Newsletter
       
       
      FY23 Federal Appropriations Moving Forward – Passed by the
      U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Bill Released

      July was a big month for appropriations news out of Washington, D.C. with the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate moving the process forward prior to the Congressional recess in August.

      The House Appropriations Committee passed their version of the Energy & Water Development Appropriations bill on a 32-24 vote on June 28th. This bill was then forwarded to the full House of Representatives for a vote as part of an appropriations package that included five additional appropriations bills. The House of Representatives passed the six piece appropriations package on July 20th on a 220 to 207 vote.
       

      Following the House of Representatives, the Senate Appropriations Committee released their Energy & Water Development Appropriations Bill on July 28th. The good news is the Senate matched the President’s Request for the AIWW and NJIWW, and a state by state breakdown of the President’s budget, the House of Representatives bill, and the proposed Senate amounts are shown below. One item of note is the Florida allocation is different from the House of Representatives’ version as it includes an additional $2 million Community Project Funding Request (aka earmark) requested by Rep. Brian Mast.

      In addition to direct appropriations for each state, the House and Senate bills also included Additional Funding for Navigation Maintenance, Inland Waterways, and Small, Remote or Subsistence Navigation. These funds would be allocated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the waterway is eligible to compete for funds in all three of these categories. 

      Below lists the different amounts proposed by Congress:
       Navigation Maintenance: $40 Million in House Bill, $25 million in Senate Bill

      Inland Waterways: $40 Million in House Bill, $15 million in Senate Bill

      Small, Remote or Subsistence Navigation: $45 Million in House Bill, $56 million in Senate Bill
       

      Looking ahead, it seems likely we could exceed $100 million in funding for the AIWW/IWW/NJIWW between FY22, FY23 and IIJA (Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act) funding IF the U.S. Senate passes the funding levels included in the proposed Senate Appropriations Committee Bill AND Congress passes the final Appropriations bill this year. At this point, the Senate is moving slower than the House and it is an election year so we should not expect a final FY23 Appropriations bill anytime soon, but we are encouraged with the final House version and the proposed Senate versions of the bill.

       
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      U.S. Coast Guard Proposes Changes
      to Buoy System along GA and SC Coasts

      As noted in the Marine Safety Information Bulletin 13-22 shown below, the U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to discontinue lighted buoys and make other changes at a number of inlets that enter and exit from the intracoastal waterway and other coastal water bodies in Georgia and South Carolina. 

      This issue has been raised as a safety concern by our AIWA members, and we will be submitting a letter requesting to engage on this issue through public meetings. We invite you to share this notice widely and encourage the Coast Guard to schedule public meetings for more input. 

      All comments should be emailed to: D07-SMB-DPWPublicComments@uscg.mil or Andrew.m.engle@uscg.mil with the subject line “SC/GA SEACOAST AIDS TO NAVIGATION”. Comments may be mailed to Commander (dpw), Seventh Coast Guard District, 909 SE 1st Ave, Suite 406, Brickell Plaza Federal Building, Miami, FL 33131-3050 to be received by August 14, 2022.

       
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      AIWA Participates at MCAS Beaufort, SC Meeting
      to Explore Use of Natural Infrastructure 
      Dr. Jeff King, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, offers an overview of Engineering with Nature to participants.

      AIWA Executive Director Brad Pickel was invited to participate in a two-day meeting in late July with representatives from a number of military, federal, state and multi-sector organizations to learn more about the current state of practice with respect to the use of natural infrastructure for coastal resiliency in coastal systems. The meeting included briefings and site visits to areas within the Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort, South Carolina to identify possible locations for demonstration projects and full-scale implementation. We appreciate the opportunity to engage in these discussions and efforts to expand the use of natural infrastructure and beneficial use of sediment from the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in coastal resiliency projects.

       
      Register for the 2022 AIWA Annual Meeting
      November 16-17, 2022, Norfolk, VA 
      Registration continues for the AIWA Annual Meeting on November 16-17 at the Sheraton Waterside Hotel in Norfolk, Virginia. Learn more and register on the annual meeting website.
      Thank You Annual Meeting Sponsors  
      We appreciate your support!Platinum Event Sponsor – Florida Inland Navigation District
      Annual Meeting Luncheon – Cross State Towing
      Break Sponsor- Cottrell Contracting Corporation
      Imprinted Attendee Gift – Taylor Engineering, Inc.
      General Sponsor – Mike Hooks, LLC

      Click here for more information on available sponsorship benefits!

       
       
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      The AIWA is a national non-profit organization with the mission of securing funding and support for the maintenance of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. We are the only organization dedicated to ensuring the future of the AIWW and proudly represent all stakeholders of the waterway. 

      Contact:
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      Beaufort, SC 29906  
      (843) 379-1151 ⚓️ atlanticintracoastal.org

       

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    • Just in time for your summer adventures: Outer Banks Forever gear!

      Just in time for your summer adventures:
      Outer Banks Forever gear!
      Did you know that your favorite Outer Banks Forever merchandise that is sold in park stores is now available online? Each item in our collection represents something you love about the Outer Banks — from sea turtles to the Wright brothers’ famous 1903 Flyer. 

      Even better, when you purchase an item from our online store, you help protect and enhance our amazing Outer Banks national parks that hold so many special memories for each of us.

      Check out our Summer 2022 Gear Guide today!

      As a thank you for being an Outer Banks Forever supporter, we’d like to offer you an exclusive 20% off discount code for items in our online store! Just enter the code “OBXF” at check out. Please note: This discount code does not apply to bundled items.

       
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      The fine print: Available only on shop.americasnationalparks.org. Must use code OBXF for 20% off Outer Banks Forever items. Offer valid now through 8/9/2022. Additional discounts or coupons cannot be applied to Clearance items, Jamestown Glass, already discounted items, Passport Starter Kits, and Other Sets.
       
      Outer Banks Forever is a proud member of the Eastern National and America’s National Parks family of brands.
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