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AIWA Annual Meeting: 1 Month Away! November 17-18, 2021
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In just over one month, the AIWA Annual Meeting will be held on November 17-18, 2021 in Atlantic Beach, FL at The One Ocean Resort Hotel. We hope you will join us! We are reaching out today to share our updated agenda and remind you of two important upcoming deadlines.
Our agenda is packed with informative presentations and multiple opportunities to connect with representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ North and South Atlantic Divisions and Districts, NOAA, Maritime Administration of the U.S. Dept. of Transportation, business leaders, and waterway supporters covering the following topics:
State of the Waterway by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – As the federal agency responsible for maintaining the waterway, we invite North and South Atlantic Division personnel and District Project Managers to provide us with updates on completed projects and new projects on the horizon for the coming year.
Working with our federal partners in NOAA and MARAD – We continue to engage with project managers and decision-makers whose area of responsibility include safe navigation, waterway mapping, and infrastructure investments that increase opportunities to enjoy and utilize Marine Highway 95.
Also, we’ll have specific presentations on:
- Implementation of Regional Sediment Management Techniques along the Waterway
- Managing Dredge Material Management Areas
- Utilizing Hydrographic Surveys and New Technologies to aid in Dredge Management and Planning
- Recreational Boating and Dredging Industry Perspectives
- A View from Washington, D.C. and much more!
REGISTRATION & HOTEL DEADLINES:
Annual Meeting Registration is available here.
Early registration ends November 1st.One Ocean Resort Hotel reservation bookings are available here. We have a room block at the reduced rate of $178 for the deluxe ocean view (non-balcony) rooms. Please reserve your rooms by October 25th to receive the reduced rate.
Stay Safe Covid Protocols: We will follow all local, state, and federal guidelines and we will have masks and hand sanitizer readily available. We will also have the meeting room set to accommodate physical distancing.
Sponsorship and Exhibitor opportunities are available.
To learn more, contact Brad Pickel at aiwa@atlanticintracoastal.net .Click Here for the Current Agenda 
We welcome a new addition to the AIWA Annual Meeting this year. The Council for Dredging & Marine Construction Safety (CDMCS) Q4 meeting will be held in collaboration with the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association on Thursday, November 18 beginning at 1:00 PM at the One Ocean Resort Hotel in Atlantic Beach, FL. Topics will include:
- A video on Beach Nourishment Safety, new methods for training new and experienced employees in an ever-changing diverse workforce.
- New hire discussions on the availability of skilled employees and what the future holds in apprentice programs.
- Reports and statistics from both US Army Corps of Engineers & Industry. A comprehensive review of safety accidents and incidents trends from the past year.
- A group discussion on Covid-19 management and implementation of company policies. Also, upcoming mandates and COVID-19 action plans.
This meeting is open to all attendees to the AIWA Annual Meeting. Participants to the CDMCS meeting must register to attend the full AIWA Annual Meeting or the Thursday, November 18th sessions. Sign up for the workshop on the AIWA website here.
For questions regarding the CDMCS program, please contact Devon Carlock at devon@cdmcs.org for further details.
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Special Thanks to Our Current AIWA Annual Meeting Sponsors. Sponsorship & Exhibitor Opportunities are Available.
Florida Inland Navigation District 
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company, LLC
Cross State Towing 
Cottrell Contracting Corporation 
Taylor Engineering, Inc.
Colonna’s Shipyard, Inc. 
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Where To Stay When You Visit 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!The first question on everyone’s mind when they decide to visit Edenton is the same.If you are thinking about visiting Edenton, today’s article will help you figure out the perfect place.In Edenton, we have:- B&Bs
- Hotels
- RV parks
- Campgrounds
- And vacation rentals
Today, we’ll help you figure out the best place for you.See you soon!EriennePS-We have more options than you’d expect. Today, you’ll see what they are.
Visit the Prettiest Small Town in the South* Shop * Dine * Stay *STAY CONNECTED WITH US!800-775-0111 • info@visitedenton.comChowan County Tourism Development Authority | PO Box 245, 101 W Water Street, Edenton, NC 27932 Click Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of Edenton Harbor City Docks
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NC Sea Turtle Scoop: 2021 Nesting Season
Sea Turtle Scoop: Your Look Inside the 2021 Nesting Season at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Sea Turtle Scoop: Your Look Inside the 2021 Nesting Season at Cape Hatteras National Seashore
Did you know that each summer biologists at Cape Hatteras National Seashore carefully track, learn from, and protect hundreds of sea turtle nests here in your OBX national parks?If you’ve participate in our Adopt a Nest program, you know how fun it is to get your personal email at the end of the summer telling you how many baby sea turtles left your adopted nest to make their way to the ocean. This year, we thought all of you might enjoy a look inside the sea turtle nesting season!While human visitors flocked to the seashore in record numbers this summer, over 300 sea turtles also made their way here to nest. We are excited to share that over 19,000 hatchlings made their way to the ocean, and that you all helped us raise $10,451 to protect and enhance this special place!Check out your “sea turtle scoop” below, and thank you for supporting your OBX national parks!
An adult loggerhead sea turtle makes her way back into the ocean. Photo: NPS/B. RanelliGet to Know YourOBX Sea TurtlesJoin us in saying a special thank you to Ben Ranelli, a seasonal ranger at Cape Hatteras National Seashore, for writing such interesting and informative articles about the sea turtle species that call the Seashore their home.Check out Ben’s series on our website to learn more about Kemp’s ridley, green and loggerhead sea turtles.
Virtual Sea Turtle Nest ExperiencesIn case you missed it, we teamed up with your national park staff and our friends at the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau to bring you two exciting virtual sea turtle experiences this summer!Watch as biological technicians carefully excavate a sea turtle nest after it hatched — and then release the hatchings they rescue into the ocean!Outer Banks Forever is an official partner of the National Park Service and the three national parks of the Outer Banks.Learn more at www.obxforever.org
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National Ocean Service Quarterly Newsletter, October 2021
New NOAA Website Provides Marine Navigation Resources in a Central Location.
National Ocean Service, NOAA
Wed, Oct 13, 10:20 AM (21 hours ago)
Quarterly Newsletter
October 2021
New NOAA Website Provides Marine Navigation Resources in a Central Location
The image above depicts the homepage of NOAA’s new Precision Marine Navigation website
A recently launched website from NOAA’s Precision Marine Navigation (PMN) program will improve the use and accessibility of NOAA’s marine navigation products and services. The website, Marine Navigation, includes links and short descriptions to NOAA’s various navigation resources, providing a one-stop shop that mariners can visit to get the data they need. Designed for shipping professionals and recreational boaters alike, the PMN program hopes the website will become a valuable tool to support all mariners in their navigation planning and decision making processes.
NOAA Celebrates 30 Years of PORTS and Expands Four Systems to Enhance Navigation Safety in Busy Shipping Areas
The image above depicts vessels transiting under the Fred Hartman Bridge in Texas
In July, NOAA’s Physical Oceanographic Real-Time Systems (PORTSⓇ) celebrated its thirtieth anniversary. To commemorate the occasion, NOAA launched an updated PORTS landing page featuring the customizable MyPORTS application, a new system map, and an outreach video for the public. NOAA also worked with its local partners on the West Coast and in the Gulf of Mexico to add new sensors to existing PORTS that will improve marine navigation safety in these areas. The Humboldt Bay PORTS upgrade included a new side-looking current meter that provides mariners with real-time data to support commercial and recreational use inside Humboldt Bay. As part of the Los Angeles/Long Beach PORTS, a new air gap system consisting of two air gap sensors were installed on the new Gerald Desmond Bridge, which provides mariners with real-time data on bridge clearance within plus/minus an inch. An air gap system on the old, nearby Gerald Desmond Bridge will remain operational until that structure is dismantled. The Mobile Bay PORTS added a new visibility sensor in the middle of the bay at E Range Front Light. The addition of this valuable real-time data helps mariners, particularly from large cargo ships and assisting tug boats coming in and out of port, to navigate safely. As part of the Corpus Christi PORTS expansion, two new water level stations were added in the Viola Turning Basin and at the MODA Ingleside Energy Center.
Model Upgrade: Global Extratropical Surge and Tide Operational Forecast System Upgraded to Version Two
The two juxtaposed images above depict the upgraded Global ESTOFS Model
In July 2021, the Global Extratropical Surge and Tide Operational Forecast System (Global ESTOFS) upgrade to version 2 was implemented into operations on the National Weather Service’s Weather and Climate Operational Supercomputing System. Global ESTOFS provides forecast guidance of the combined water level caused by storm surge and tides globally. Over the past several months, NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey Development Lab/Coastal Marine Modeling Branch/Storm Surge Modeling Team collaborated with the University of Notre Dame to implement many significant advancements in Global ESTOFS to improve model performance, resolution, and coverage. Some of the enhancements include: adding federal levees in southern Louisiana; improved spatial resolution and inclusion of a floodplain for Puerto Rico; output of depth-averaged current velocities for use in NOAA’s Nearshore Wave Prediction System; and improvements to coastal topobathy and bottom friction and subsequent performance in coastal flood forecasts. Users in both the disaster mitigation and marine navigation communities can expect much improved water level forecast guidance with this upgrade. With its new global coverage, the name of the model is planned to change to Global STOFS in July 2022. Global ESTOFS output is available on AWS and NOMADS, and visualization available on nowCOAST and this web portal.
Advancements in Survey Technology, Blue Economy, and More Discussed at Fall 2021 Virtual Hydrographic Services Review Panel
The image above depicts the acronym “HSRP” in large font, which stands for Hydrographic Services Review Panel
NOAA’s Hydrographic Service Review Panel (HSRP), a federal advisory committee, convened virtually from September 1-2, 2021 to hear views from stakeholders and partners on NOAA’s navigation products and services, and topics including seafloor mapping, datum updates, wind energy development, surveying technology, and the Blue Economy. The meeting included two special sessions. The first focused on offshore wind energy development and NOAA’s role in supporting it. NOAA can help advance this mission by providing geospatial data though mapping and observations. The second session focused on new technology employed during nearshore shallow water surveys. Advances in lidar, uncrewed vessels, satellite derived bathymetry, and other technologies are enabling data to be gathered in areas that are too hazardous to send people in to survey. Dr. Rick Spinrad, NOAA’s recently appointed Administrator & Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere, shared his priorities with HSRP, including his vision for the Blue Economy. HSRP is a federal advisory committee that advises the NOAA administrator on products and services related to navigation services, water levels and currents, and global positioning. The director of NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey serves as the designated federal official of the panel. The panel will consider information from this meeting as it makes recommendations to NOAA’s administrator.
United States, Canada, and Mexico Submit Jointly Computed Geoid Model
The geoid is a model of global mean sea level used to measure precise surface elevations. This summer the Experimental Geoid Model 2020 (xGEOID20) — the first geoid model jointly computed by the National Geodetic Survey, the Canadian Geodetic Survey of Natural Resources Canada, and the National Institute of Statistics and Geography of Mexico — was submitted to the International Service for the Geoid (ISG) for validation and dissemination to the scientific community. This new experimental geoid model is the culmination of years of collaboration and joint data processing between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico and heralds a new level of accuracy and interoperation among the countries’ geospatial data models. The xGEOID20 covers the entire region of North America. The new model provides improved accuracy and data for navigation, positioning, and the myriad applications of geodesy, including autonomous navigation, precision agriculture, civil surveying, early warning systems, and improved floodplain mapping.
NOAA Releases State of High Tide Flooding and Annual Outlook Report
Image above depicts a US map of Projected High Tide Flood Days in 2021
U.S. coastal communities continued to see record-setting high-tide flooding in 2020, forcing residents and visitors to deal with flooded shorelines, streets and basements — a trend that is expected to continue into 2022. In July, NOAA released its 7th State of High Tide Flooding and Annual Outlook report that documents changes in high-tide flooding patterns from the previous year at NOAA tide gauges along the U.S. coast, and provides a flooding outlook for these locations for the coming year, as well as projections for the next several decades. High tide flooding, increasingly common due to years of relative sea level increases, occurs when tides reach anywhere from 1.75 to 2.00 feet above the daily average high tide and start spilling onto streets or bubbling up from storm drains. The report found that high tide flooding is now accelerating at 80% of locations along the East and Gulf Coasts. Fourteen locations, primarily in these regions, broke or tied their flood records in 2020. By 2030, high tide flooding is likely to be in the range of 7-15 days and by 2050, between 25-75 days. These long term outlooks are based on the range of relative sea level rise ‘more likely’ to occur by 2030 and 2050 using projections of the Fourth National Climate Assessment.
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Great Dismal Swamp Canal Passage Report by Joshua Gordan
The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center is located adjacent to the Dismal Swamp State Park, offering trails, exhibits and ongoing programs in Camden County, NC. Docks are provided by the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and a NC DOT Rest Area facility. See Fall Update.
Greetings,
Winston Fowler has asked me to send some photos and comments on my transit of the swamp on my cape dory 28.I entered Deep ck lock yesterday10/12… stopped at the visitor center, and passed through to Elizabeth city today.People have a concern about duckweed… right now, there is very little until you get a mile or so from south mills. There, It is moderate, not really fully covering the canal. After south mills, it is relatively full, for about a mile past turners cut .. where it clears up altogether. I have included some photos… And also of my sea strainer , which I did not clean the entire way, so this is the total accumulation.Other impressions;Robert will be missed at Deep Creek, but the young man who is tending now is cheerful, and engaged. He called a few times, explained the process, and was happy to be there. This contrasts the older guy at south mills, who lifted the bridge without warning me ( I was still anchored) , and so the bridge we as open for a bit longer that it needed to be… Once in the lock, he drove to the far end and let the water out… The gates opened, but of course I could not tell if he was on his way back to toss lines… I set myself free, and motored out. He was still in the lock shack… Good thing I didn’t wait for him! Just a few words would make his and other’s days go better.I think that the side and overhead brush is pretty ragged, and encroaches on the navigation. There is one spot that required snaking my 42′ mast between trees on opposite banks. There are three large floaters along the way that could do some real damage The big transit season is coming up, and it’s too bad it is in this shape. Most of the side waterway signs are damaged or overgrown.Still, it is a beautiful trip, and a resource that VA and NC should take care of.Thank you for all you do for us boaters!Sincerely,Joshua Gordon. S/V WayfinderUscg 100 ton master
Comments from Cruisers (1)
- Reply to Robert
I agree with the comments above, It is no big deal to transit the DSC and you must remain on your toes both overhead and in the mirrored waters ahead of you. I still prefer this route in our 40' Manta Catamaran. However, with a 65' air draft and a relief at the helm, we cleaded the top of the mast of $500 worth of hardware with an overhanging tree that was overlooked.
Still a beautiful trip that we will make again.
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Sailing 4 Smiles Charity Heading South
Sailing 4 Smiles is a team of regular and part time licensed dental providers, sailing professionals and volunteers who are committed to helping others. During a stop in St. Augustine, S4S enjoyed the architecture, history and a visit to The Webster School Head Start Program.
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North Carolina Oyster Week, October 11-15, 2021
October is a key month for N.C. oysters. The wild-caught season begins Oct. 15 and continues through April.
It’s Oyster Week in North Carolina
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Fall Update from Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center Director, Sarah Hill
The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center is located adjacent to the Dismal Swamp State Park, offering trails, exhibits and ongoing programs in Camden County, NC. Docks are provided by the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and a NC DOT Rest Area facility. See September 16 Update.
Greetings,
Hope you had a great weekend! We are starting to see an uptick in boating traffic along the canal as well as the beginning of some fall colors appearing. Boaters have reported some patches of duckweed near the South Mills drawbridge and lock, but at this time no major issues. We’ll keep you updated if something changes. Our neighbors at the Dismal Swamp State Park remain closed to visitors due to construction. The park’s pedestrian bridge was removed from the water last week to be worked on.
Canal is open to traffic with locks operating on their normal schedule. We look forward to great fall season and appreciate everything you do to keep boaters updated & ready to cruise the Dismal Swamp Canal!
Please let us know if you have any questions or we can assist in anyway.
Many thanks,
Sarah
Sarah Hill
Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome CenterChairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority
2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976
252-771-8333 | shill@camdencountync.gov www.DismalSwampWelcomeCenter.com 
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- Reply to Jim
To all East Coast Boaters – this passage is a must. History, primitive beauty, and welcoming layovers are not to be missed. And this welcome center has the nicest people I have ever met. Get a sticker for you car or boat and a cap for your noggin!
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How To Plan The Perfect Fall Getaway In Edenton, NC, 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!Pumpkin Spice Lattes, Halloween decorations, and the cooler fall air are sweeping across the country.That also means trips to see beautiful fall colors.While places like Vermont and West Virginia get a lot of press this time of year, don’t count Edenton out.We have incredible places to stay, lots to do, and unique things you’ll never see anywhere else.See you soon!ErienneVisit the Prettiest Small Town in the South* Shop * Dine * Stay *STAY CONNECTED WITH US!800-775-0111 • info@visitedenton.comChowan County Tourism Development Authority | PO Box 245, 101 W Water Street, Edenton, NC 27932 Click Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of Edenton Harbor City Docks
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BoatUS Foundation and Berkley Celebrate Breakthrough Concepts in Fishing Line and Soft Bait Recycling
BoatUS continues to be one of the leading advocates of boating safety and of boaters’ rights.
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Praise for Oriental Marina and Inn, Oriental, NC, Neuse River, AICW MM 181
Oriental is home to longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Oriental Marina and Inn, lying on the eastern banks of inner Oriental Harbor. Our thanks to Bill Brubaker for these kind words.
Very knowledgeable and helpful dock hands.
Laid back marina, great place to stop. Great atmosphere due to the friendly folks running it.
Showers are super clean and they provide towels, soap, and shampoo.
Tiki bar is cash-only.
All-in costs seem to be about $2.25 a foot.Ben Matthews
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Praise for Dowry Creek Marina, Belhaven, NC, AICW MM 131.5
A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Dowry Creek Marina is owned by the Zeltner family who want to roll out the red carpet to transients, doing whatever you might need during your visit. This highly praised and transient friendly marina lies off the AICW/Pungo River north of Belhaven, NC.
What a wonderful marina to stay at. Clean, organized and friendly. Will always be a part of our travels. Thanks to all staff.
Tony Correlli
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Praise for onSpot wifi
This Waterway Guide article on one of Cruisers Net’s longtime sponsors, onSpot wifi, is an excellent presentation of the outstanding service offered by onSpot wifi. See Strength In Service from onSpot wifi.
Technical Advice for Marina WiFi from OnSpot
For boaters who are underway or enjoying a weekend at the marina, internet connectivity is no longer a luxury. We require it. As boaters we spend time on our vessels working, enjoy waterfront views and our marinas of choice. And we want our marinas to provide good wifi.
As we’ve reported in the past, onSpot wifi has distinguished itself as a company dedicated to solid engineering and extraordinary customer service. The owner of this company lives this lifestyle. He is currently cruising the waterways aboard onSpot’s R&D boat, stopping at marinas along the way to inspect their networks and better understand the needs of boaters like you.
Waterway Guide has followed onSpot wifi’s success over the years. They have solved most of the problems unique to marinas. onSpot wifi’s infrastructure is designed for harsh environments and delivers over distance to vessels at docks and slips while managing connections to a marina’s internet service provider. As a result, marina facilities using onSpot wifi offer glowing reviews.
With installations at most of the leading marinas in the U.S. and Bahamas, onSpot wifi has built a reputation for efficient and effective follow through from its engineering and customer service teams. The company has identified some trends among users who login in to the onSpot signals. Most connectivity problems are the result of users missing a setting or two on their mobile devices.
Tips for Best Connection
onSpot wifi installs a series of access points (AP) along docks and piers that communicate with the marina’s internet modem. Locating the correct AP from the list of available onSpot APs is important when setting up your wireless connection with your computer, phone or tablet. Which one is correct? The answer usually is the one with the strongest signal. And you should always look for the one with 5G associated with it. Remember that boats can be notorious for obstructing signals so you may want to login and work as high up and near a window as you can. Especially if you find yourself some distance from one of the APs installed along the docks. Try the signal that gets the best response.
onSpot’s Customer Support Team is available 7 days a week from 7am – 8pm via phone and text (954-990-0192) or email (support@onspotwifi.com). They can have you connect your device to the different nearby onSpot APs and easily determine which AP is providing the best connection for your devices.
(Here’s a link to a .pdf with more details on how to connect)
Another observation that the onSpot wifi team has made is that some mobile users don’t know that their devices may be switching back and forth from the local cell signal to the onSpot wifi AP signal, attempting to provide the stronger connection. If your cell data is enabled, which is the case for most of us, you may believe that the AP is not working when, in fact, the cell signal has taken over and not delivering the speed you want. The solution is to disable cell data on your device while connected to the local AP as a first option for getting the speed you want.
Technical advice aside, the onSpot wifi team is unique in the industry. They are boaters who know the value of being connected and communicating while enjoying the lifestyle and adventures of being underway.
Marinas are increasingly focused on providing good service for all of the obvious reasons. When planning your on-the-water adventures look for facilities that offer onSpot wifi. The Infopane to the left of the map at WaterwayGuide.com reveals facilities that have onSpot wifi (See this link for an example).
You can also filter and search with the Marina Comparison Matrix by using the funnel icon on the left side of the map.
As more of us are on our boats leaving the crowded highways and byways behind, plan your next adventure with Waterway Guide and onSpot wifi.
See you out there…
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Saving Florida’s Coral Reefs from a Mysterious Disease
The work of these scientists could be the last chance to save the species that make up the only coral reef in the United States’ continental waters.
Scientists Are on a Mission to Save Florida’s Coral Reefs From a Mysterious Disease – ScienceAlert
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Marker 12 Pop-Up Happy Hour @ Atlantic Yacht Basin, AICW MM 12, Great Bridge, VA
Cruisers Net is pleased to be partnering with GoChesapeake, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, to assist cruisers who are voyaging south or north via the Waterway through Virginia.
Marker 12 Events & Updates
Chesapeake, Virginia
Fall Events - Marker 12 Pop-Up Happy Hour @ Atlantic Yacht Basin
4:30 – 7:00 PM on Tuesdays and Fridays
During October | Weather Permitting
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- Live Music and Special Events @ Big Ugly Brewing
Weekly, Closed Mondays
- Chesapeake Wine Festival
Saturday, October 9th @ Chesapeake City Park
- Chesapeake Restaurant Week
October 15th – 22nd
Click here to discover more about Chesapeake: events, things to do, restaurants, trip planner and more!
Marker 12 Pop-Up Happy Hour & Dinner Excursions
The popular Pop-Up Happy Hour hosted by GoChesapeake resumes on Tuesdays and Fridays in October. Learn more »
Visitor Passport
The Visitor Passport is your guide to dining, shopping, events and experiences. Pick up your copy at the dockmaster’s office or download a digital copy from the GoChesapeake website.
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GoChesapeake Waterway Concierge Services
Let us help you make your visit memorable and uniquely yours. No request is too small or impossible. Contact us today with your request! Hello@GoChesapeake.net or 757.296.3404 – Option 1
Kroger Supermarket in Great Bridge
A Kroger Supermarket is located in the Great Bridge Shopping Center providing our waterway guests convenient, one-stop shopping within steps of the waterway. Learn more and get hours >>
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A Brief History of the Shipping Container – Maritime Executive
Today, an estimated 90 percent of the world’s goods are transported by sea, with 60 percent of that – including virtually all your imported fruits, gadgets and appliances – packed in large steel containers.
A Brief History of the Shipping Container PUBLISHED SEP 30, 2021 10:52 PM BY ANNA NAGURNEY
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The Highfield Difference
The HIGHFIELD DIFFERENCE is why Cruisers Net is proud to be working on behalf of such a quality product and professionally recognized organization. If a new tender is part of your plans as you prepare for the Fall cruising season, then take a look at the HIGHFIELD DIFFERENCE.
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Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter, City of Gulfport, FL, September 27, 2021, Boca Ciega Bay
Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, and the City of Gulfport 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.
Weekly news & updates September 27, 2021 | City of Gulfport, FL – Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter 
Upcoming Events See what’s happening this month.
City Manager Report Read the current community news.
Senior Center E-news Click here to see what’s happening next.
Library Calendar of Events Upcoming activities at the Gulfport Library.
Michael J. Yakes Recreation Center Click here to see all classes and activities.
Get your family, organization or business in on the fun and sign-up NOW for the Veterans Day Parade ! This Weeks Events & Meetings 
Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market Tuesday, September 28th | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Join us weekly at our open-air fresh market for the region’s freshest produce, arts & crafts from local creators and a fresh array of locally sourced botanicals along the shops and restaurants of scenic Beach Boulevard.
More info 
Ballroom Dance Lessons w/ Carol Baker Tuesday, September 28th | Noon – 3 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom $10 admission
Call 727-798-3660
Weekly dance info 
Argentine Tango Dance & Lesson w/ Kathleen & Steve Prucher
Tuesday, September 28th | 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom $10 admission
Call 727-742-3368
Weekly dance info 
Virtual Neighborhood Watch Meeting Every Wednesday | 1:30 p.m.
Broadcasting “on Facebook” Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. Check on updates for your area and learn about recent incidents related to vehicle, residential burglaries, BOLO’s and stolen vehicles.
For more information, please contact Mr. Jim Wright Volunteer Coordinator at 727-893-1022 or jwright@mygulfport.us.
www.swingtime.info Swing Dance & Lesson w/ Swing Time Wednesday, September 29th
Lesson 7 – 8 p.m. | Dancing 8 – 11 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom $10 admission
Weekly dance info 
Latin Night at the Gulfport Casino Thursday, September 30th | 7 – 11 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom
$10 admission
Call 727-254-6563
Weekly dance info 
More info First Friday Art Walk Friday, October 1st | 5 – 9 p.m.
Downtown Waterfront District
Beach Blvd. S.
Come join us with free live music up and down the street. Follow the flags for artist clusters, displaying paintings, jewelry, glass, mixed media sculpture and more. First Friday Art Walk is a juried event that welcomes emerging and professional artists in all media to engage in our arts loving community.
Special Guest:
Larry Busby, Photographer
A Gulfport Sound & Sight Experience II
Theater Opening Art Reception & Exhibit Friday, October 1st | 6 – 8 p.m.
Catherine Hickman Theater | 5501 27th Ave. S.
Exhibit runs thru Oct. 28th | Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Everyone is invited to a free Opening Art Reception & Exhibit featuring the works of the Gulfport Arts Center.
Come join us for live music with Gulfport’s own Berkeley Grimball & His Pod Harp Orchestra, featuring Stone Handy, Tony Treadway & Michael Beck.
Tutto Bene Italian Bistro, a Gulfport favorite Italian restaurant, will have free pizza by the slice, and the city will operate a cash bar in the lobby.
Lions Club of Gulfport 4630 Tifton Drive S.
Gulfport Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Saturday, October 2nd | 8 – 11 a.m.
Following all CDC guidelines, Lion’s members and volunteers will be serving all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, link sausage, coffee, tea and orange juice all for $9.00. Children under the age of 12 can eat for half price.
Seating will be limited to 50% capacity. In addition to indoor seating, we will also have outdoor seating and to-go meals available.
Upcoming Events & Meetings 
City Council Meeting (In Person & Zoom) Tuesday, October 5th | 6 p.m.
City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S. | 727-893-1012
Planning & Zoning Board Meeting Wednesday, October 6th | 6 p.m.
City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S. | 727-893-1012
https://mygulfport.us/
planning-and-zoning- boardlocal-planning-agency/ 
What to bring City of Gulfport Junk Drop Saturday, October 9th | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
49th Street Neighborhood Center
We ask that residents please stay in your vehicle and that all items are placed in an easily accessible location; the backseat, trunk, truck bed, or trailer.
For questions or more information, please contact 727-893-1089.
Weekly dance info Monday Night Hustle w/ Carol Baker Monday, October 11th & 18th | 6 – 10 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom
7 p.m.: Beginner Class (4 count hustle)
8 p.m.: Intermediate Class (3 and 4 count hustle)
8 p.m. to 10 p.m.: Disco Dance Party
$15 admission
Call 727-798-3660
Senior Center Advisory Committee Meeting Tuesday, October 12th | 8 a.m.
Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S. | 727-893-1012
https://mygulfport.us/senior-
citizens-advisory-committee- on-aging-agendas/ Board of Adjustment Meeting Wednesday, October 13th | 6 p.m.
City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S. | 727-893-1012
For more information, call the Gulfport Casino Ballroom at (727) 893-1070.
Sock Hop with the Legendary Impacs Friday, October 15th | 7 – 10 p.m.
Step back in time as you dance to the sounds of the 50s and 60s with the legendary Impacs.
Tickets, in advance, are $15 each (before 4:30 p.m. 10/14/21) and available at the Gulfport Casino Box office, 5500 Shore Blvd S. or the Downtown Beach Bazaar at 3115 Beach Blvd. S.
The fun begins the night of the show with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and live music starting at 7 p.m. Admission at the door, the night of the show, is $20 per person.
International Coastal Clean Up Saturday, October 16th | 9 a.m. – noon
Clam Bayou Nature Park
Miriam St. S.
Join Gulfport Grassroots, Keep Pinellas Beautiful, and the City of Gulfport Florida to clean up our Clam Bayou Nature Preserve on land & water.
Registration will be at Osgood Point by the Coast Guard Station at the end of Miriam Street South.
More info Third Saturday Indie Faire Saturday, October 16th | 5 – 9 p.m.
Downtown Waterfront District
Beach Blvd. S.
Welcome to Third Saturday Indie Faire! The Indie Faire features high quality local art and contemporary crafts from across a wide range of mediums, as well as jewelry and locally sourced botanicals in an outdoor and socially distanced manner along scenic Beach Boulevard in downtown Gulfport.
Ask a City Councilor Event at the Third Tuesday Fresh Market
Tuesday, October 19th | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Gulfport Welcome Center, 3101 Beach Blvd. S. Gulfport City Council will be hosting an opportunity, every third Tuesday of the month, for residents to get to know their Councilmember, ask questions, and provide comment.
For more information, please call City of Gulfport Vice Mayor, Ward 1 Representative, April Thanos at (727) 826-7138.
City Council Meeting (In Person & Zoom) Tuesday, October 19th | 6 p.m.
City Hall, 2401 53rd St. S. | 727-893-1012
Mobile Food Pantry Thursday, October 21st | 3 – 5 p.m.
Recreation Center, 5730 Shore Blvd. S.
FREE pre-packaged box of groceries while supplies last.
For more information, please call 727-443-4031 ext. 506 or email info@hopevillagesofamerica.org
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Fourth Saturday Fresh Market Saturday, October 23rd | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Gulfport Waterfront District
Beach Blvd. S.
Come see all of your favorite vendors from the Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market and catch all the fresh faces this 4th Saturday!
Gecko Ball Saturday, October 23rd | 6 – 11 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.
The Gecko Ball is one of Gulfport’s most popular events, featuring music, dancing, a costume contest, silent and live auctions, the Gecko Queen coronation, and a cash bar.
Guests are highly encouraged to dress in American Bandstand or Gecko themed costumes, or a combination of both!
Gulfport Lions Club – Feeding Tampa Bay Mobile Food Program
Thursday, October 28th | 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Gulfport Lions Club
4630 Tifton Drive S.
For additional updated assistance, text FTBFYI to 855-530-3663 or visit https://www.feedingtampabay.
org .
Trick or Treat Trail & Costume Contest Saturday, October 30th | 4 – 7 p.m.
Gulfport Recreation Center
(walking trail behind building)
5730 Shore Blvd. S.
Masks are strongly encouraged. For more information,
please contact 727-893-1068
Tickets and Info ProSisters 20th Year Birthday Celebration Saturday, October 30th | 7 – 11 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom
5500 Shore Blvd. S.
Celebrate with us as we officially recognize the 20 year anniversary of ProSisters (formerly ProSuzy).
Deadline for submission is 3 p.m. Friday, October 15
Gulfport’s Art in the Yard – Community Art Sale Saturday, November 6th | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
It’s time to showcase original art created by you in Gulfport’s Art in the Yard Sale, Saturday, November 6 (rain date, Sunday, November 7). You can have your art sale at your Gulfport residence.
For more information or to sign-up, please visit https://mygulfport.us/
gulfport-art-in-the-yard/ .
Printable sign-up form 2021 Heroes Weekend Sunday, November 7th | 11 a.m. – Parade
Downtown Waterfront District | Beach Blvd. | Gulfport Beach
Whether you served in the military or serve on the volleyball court, join in the City of Gulfport and VetSports Heroes Weekend on Saturday & Sunday, November 6 – 7. It’s a great way for the community to participate in Veteran’s Day while giving back to local Veterans.
To sign up to participate in the parade or for more information, please visit https://mygulfport.us/
heroesweekend/ .
More info Gulfport Permit FREE City-Wide Yard Sale Saturday, November 20th | Dawn – Dusk
City of Gulfport, FL, Residents Only
It’s time to clear out the clutter and sign up for permit free City of Gulfport City-Wide Yard Sale. Do not miss this tremendous opportunity to have your Gulfport address on the brochure and google maps for added visibility.
Community Outreach ALERTPinellas Sign up for emergency notification services here.
Pinellas County Emergency Management Prepare yourself and your family here.
Latest Beach Water Quality Sampling Data See the latest report here.
Public Cameras Check out our live streaming cameras here, to see what you are missing.
Gulfport Charter & Code of Ordinances Online access is provided at the following link.
HURRICANE CENTER 
View events here The Gulfport Senior Center and Humana Present
Active Aging Week
A Week of Events Focused on the Seven Dimensions of Wellness: Physical, Social, Environmental, Financial, Spiritual, Emotional & Cognitive.
ACTIVE AGING WEEK | OCTOBER 4TH – 8TH
City of Gulfport
Utilities Customer Service Department:
727-893-1016
2401 53rd Street South
Gulfport, FL 33707
Mon. – Fri.
8 a.m. – 4:40 p.m.
Online Billing Login Effective October 1, 2021, City of Gulfport utility customers will no longer be charged a $3.25 convenience fee when paying their utility bill with a Debit/Credit card online (We accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover and American Express) or in person (all debit/credit cards) at Gulfport City Hall. Customers paying by phone using a credit/debit card will still be charged a $3.25 convenience fee.
The easy-to-use payment portal provides customers with quick access to their account to view bills, check their balance, make payments and enroll in paperless billing. Need help navigating the online utility bill payment system? Click on the Video below.
The New Horizons Band of Gulfport wants you! We will begin our fall session on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Chase Park, 5313 27th Avenue S, Gulfport, FL 33707. This session concludes in December with a holiday concert at the Catherine Hickman Theater. The charge for the session is $25
View press release here 
The Gulfport Public Works Department located at the 49th Street Neighborhood Center (1617 49th St. S.) is an official collection site for rechargeable batteries!
For more information, please call 727-893-1089 or visit https://mygulfport.us/public-
works-department/ .
Wood Ibis Park is a 4-acre park located along 58th St. S. at approximately 28th Ave. S. The most distinguishing feature of the park is the lake. With native aquatic plantings and a fountain to keep the water aerated, the park has become a favorite location for small bunnies, wading birds and a variety of ducks.
Learn more 
The City of Gulfport Senior Center’s Telephone Reassurance Program is a free service for Gulfport Residents 50 years of age or older. Volunteers provide daily phone calls to registered members and provide comfort, security, and peace of mind to members and families.
Registration is simple and free. If you or someone you know could benefit from this service during this difficult time, please call (727) 893-2237 and register today.
GEMS door-to-door transportation has provided independence & freedom to elderly and disabled residents of Gulfport for over 40 years.
Any Gulfport residents 55 & older or residents with a disability can take advantage of GEMS door to door service for a yearly membership of $70 plus $2 per ride. For more information, call 893-2242.
The Gulfport Public Library (5501 28th Ave. S.) is open with limited service. Check out all the virtual events they have to offer on their Facebook page at, www.facebook.com/
GulfportLibraryFL .For more information, please call 727-893-1074.
The City App for iOS and Android mobile devices, allows residents to connect more conveniently with City government to report issues and request non-emergency services. For more information, please email info@mygulfport.us or call 727-893-1118.
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New NOAA website provides marine navigation resources in a central location
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