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    • Dowry Creek Named NC Clean Marina, Belhaven, NC, AICW MM 131.5


      Dowry Creek Marina

      A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Dowry Creek Marina is under new management and ownership 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.

       

      Dowry Creek Named NC Clean Marina
      Marina Dock Age

       

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      1. Tony Correlli -  October 4, 2021 - 10:26 am

        What a wonderful marina to stay at. Clean, organized and friendly. Will always be a part of our travels. Thanks to all staff.

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    • Fishermen’s Village September Calendar of Events/Entertainment, Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, FL


      There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor, especially during the Summer and Fall. While berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you are certain to enjoy visiting Western Florida’s beautiful Charlotte Harbor/Peace River.

       

       

      Fishermen’s Village September Calendar of Events and Entertainment

       

        

      Kathy Burnam
      Marketing/Events Manager

      941.639.8721
      941.258.1327

      kburnam@fishermensvillage.com

      www.fishermensvillage.com

       

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    • Aug 21 Theatre Production Cancelled, Gulfport, FL


      Gulfport Marina includes dry boat storage, ship store, bathroom, public boat ramp, parking, fueling stations, lighted range markers and guest docking facility.

      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.

       

      Due to unforeseen circumstances, this weekend’s performance of “Hooked on a Bad Spirit” has been cancelled. At this moment no makeup date has been scheduled. For questions and refunds, please call Tron at 754-367-1492.

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    • 14t Annual Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup, Sept 4, Palm Coast, FL

      Registration is currently open to participate in the 14th Annual Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup on Saturday, September 4 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event attracts volunteers with a passion for protecting and enjoying nature by removing the trash within their developments or along city paths, walkways, and waterways.

       

       

      Join the City of Palm Coast for the 14th Annual Intracoastal Waterway Cleanup | City of Palm …
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    • Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter from the City of Gulfport, Fl, August 9, 2021, Boca Ciega Bay

      Gulfport Marina includes dry boat storage, ship store, bathroom, public boat ramp, parking, fueling stations, lighted range markers and guest docking facility.

      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.

      GECKO BALL POSTPONED

       
      City of Gulfport, Florida
      Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter
       
       
      Week of August 9, 2021
      Picture of Downton Gulfport Waterfront with Casino and boats
       
       
       
      This Weeks Events/Meetings
      Get fresh every Tuesday. Gulfport Fresh Market logo.
      Gulfport Fresh Market
      Tuesday, August 10th
      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.
       
      For more information or to register to become a vendor, please visit http://visitgulfportflorida.com/gulfport-tuesday-market/
       
      Carol Parker
       
      Ballroom Dance Lessons
      Tuesday, August 10th
      12 pm – 3 pm
       
      with Carol Baker
      Gulfport Casino Ballroom
       
      $10.00 admission
       
      Call 727-798-3660  
       
      For additional information on the Gulfport Casino Ballroom weekly dances, please visit https://mygulfport.us/recreation/casino/weekly-dances/
       
      sketch of guy and girl dancing
       
      Argentine Tango Dance & Lesson
      Tuesday, August 10th
      6:30 pm – 11 pm
       
      with Kathleen & Steve Prucher
      Gulfport Casino Ballroom
       
      $10.00 admission
       
      Call 727-742-3368
       
      For additional information on the Gulfport Casino Ballroom weekly dances, please visit https://mygulfport.us/recreation/casino/weekly-dances/
       
      Gulfport Police Department Patch
       
      Virtual Neighborhood Watch Meeting
      Wednesday’s at 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.
       
       
      City of Gulfport Gateway to the Gulfport Seal
       
      Board of Adjustment Meeting
      Wednesday, August 11th at 6 p.m.
       
      City Hall
      Contact: 727-893-1012
       
       
      Gulfport Casino Swing Night flyer. Every Wednesday. www.SwingTime.info. 813-840-3715. Tampa Bay, FL
       
      Swing Dance & Lesson
      Wednesday, August 11th
       
      w/ Swing Time
      Gulfport Casino Ballroom
       
      Lesson 7 – 8 p.m. | Dancing 8 – 11 p.m.
      $10.00 admission
       
       
      For additional information on the Gulfport Casino Ballroom weekly dances, please visit https://mygulfport.us/recreation/casino/weekly-dances/
       
      Salsa Rivera Presents Latin Night flyer
       
      CANCELLED
       
      Latin Night at the Gulfport Casino
      Thursday, August 12th
      6:30 – 11 p.m.
       
      w/ Carol Rivera
      Gulfport Casino Ballroom
       
      $10.00 admission
       
      Call 727-254-6563
       
       
      For additional information on the Gulfport Casino Ballroom weekly dances, please visit https://mygulfport.us/recreation/casino/weekly-dances/
      Gecko Crawl flyer. August 14th. 4 to 9 p.m.
      16th Annual Gecko Crawl
      Saturday, August 14th, 4 – 9 p.m.
      Downtown Waterfront District
       
       
      The 16th annual Gecko Crawl will help again usher in “Gecko Season” in Gulfport with an opportunity to sample drinks at various locations, a poker run, and a festive after party in Gulfport’s colorful Waterfront District at Salty’s Gulfport at 9 p.m.
       
      Advance tickets will go on sale July 4th for $20.00 at Gulfport Beach Bazaar (3115 Beach Blvd. S.) or online at http://visitgulfportflorida.com/purchase-tickets/. Tickets are limited to 250 participants and advanced purchase is encouraged, as this event does sell out. Follow Gecko Crawl on Facebook: Gecko Crawl 2021
       
      Upcoming Events/Meetings
      Gateway to the Gulf. Incorporated October 12, 1910. City Seal
      Ask a City Councilor Event
      Third Tuesday Fresh Market
      Tuesday, August 17th, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
      Gulfport Welcome Center
       
      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 from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the Gulfport Merchant Chamber of Commerce’s Welcome Center, 3101 Beach Boulevard South.
       
      For more information, please visit https://mygulfport.us/city-council/ward-1/ or call City of Gulfport Vice Mayor, Ward 1 Representative, April Thanos at (727) 826-7138.
       
      City of Gulfport Gateway to the Gulfport Seal
       
      City Council Meeting
      Tuesday, August 17th at 6 p.m.
       
      City Hall
      Contact: 727-893-1012
       
       
      Mobile Food Pantry flyer
       
      Mobile Food Pantry
      August 19th, 3 – 5 p.m.
      Gulfport Recreation Center
       
      FREE pre-packaged box of groceries
      while supplies last.
       
      For more information or volunteer opportunities, please call 727-443-4031 ext. 506 or email info@hopevillagesofamerica.org.
      Florida Movie Night flyer
      Gulfport Historical Society 
      Florida Summer Cinema Series
      Friday, August 20th at 8 p.m.
       
      Gulfport Historical Museum
       
      Join Gulfport Historical Society for the August edition of our Florida Summer Cinema Series!
       
      This month’s movie tells the story of Jack Chester, a stressed-out air traffic controller who goes on vacation with his family. Things don’t exactly go as planned, and a final showdown between Jack and the owner of his dubious rental property takes place, of course, as a boat race! Much of the film was shot in St. Pete and several local landmarks make an appearance, including the old St. Petersburg Pier and the old Sunshine Skyway. This film is rated PG. 
       
      Pack a picnic, bring chairs, and join us for the screening on the back lawn of the Gulfport History Museum. Doors open at 7:30, film begins at sunset. This event is free and open to the public.
       
      We offer a huge thanks to Ken Simmons, a wonderful supporter of Gulfport Historical Society, who is sponsoring our August film. 
       
      For more information, please visit https://www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org/
       
      Indie Faire flyer. Third Saturday of every month. 5 to 9 p.m.
      Third Saturday IndieFaire
      Saturday, August 21st from 5 – 9 p.m.
      Downtown Waterfront District
       
      Welcome to Third Saturday IndieFaire! IndieFaire 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.
       
      For more information, visit http://visitgulfportflorida.com/indiefaire/
      Hooked on a Bad Spirit play flyer
      Hooked on a Bad Spirit “The Encore Show”
      Saturday, August 21st at 8 p.m.
      Catherine Hickman Theater, 5501 27th Ave. S.
       
      The jaw-dropping stage play that’s going to have you on the end of your seats. Locked up for over a decade, “Hook” is free and more sneakier than ever. On A mission that only a bad spirit can carry, he has to battle those that’s most closest to him to succeed, FAMILY! When Family is involved all hell is bound to break loose. Deep secrets, lust, greed and laughs galore is waiting as “Hooked on a Bad Spirit”, the new stage play is brought to YOU! Buckle your seatbelt cause this is a ride you don’t wanna miss!
       
      For tickets call Tron Montgomery at (754)367-1492. Cash App and Zelle is accepted. Cash App name $ThatGotdamnTron. Tickets can be delivered personally or picked up at Will-Call the night of the show. PLEASE BRING YOUR ID
       
      Saving Claire
       
       
      The Gulfport Senior Center Presents
      The Saving Claire Falls Prevention Project
      “An Innovative and Effective Way to Reduce Falls”
       
      Tuesday, August 24th at 2 p.m.
      Senior Center (Dining room), 5501 27th Ave. S.
       
      To learn more, watch the trailer for the Saving Claire documentary at https://vimeo.com/378831060
       
       
      Feeding Tampa Bay flyer
       
      Fourth Thursday Mobile Food Program
      Thursday, August 26th, 4:30 – 6 p.m.
      Gulfport Lions Club
      4630 Tifton Drive S.
       
      For more information on Feeding Tampa Bay
      and how you can help, please visit https://www.feedingtampabay.org/
       
      For up-to-date information about the Gulfport, Florida Lions Club, visit their Facebook page at, https://www.facebook.com/Gulfport-Lions-CLub-217119635155854/
      Gecko Ball flyer
      Gecko Ball
      Saturday, August 28th, 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!
       
      Gecko Ball tickets will be available starting July 4th. Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased in person at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar (3115 Beach Blvd. S.) or online at http://visitgulfportflorida.com/purchase-tickets/. Tickets for guaranteed seats at tables of 10 are available for $30 per seat, and must be purchased in one transaction at the Gulfport Beach Bazaar.
       
      For more information and updates on the Gecko Ball, go to and “like” the Gecko Ball Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/geckoball/.
      First Friday Artwalk flyer
      First Friday Artwalk
      Friday, September 3rd from 5 – 9 p.m.
      Downtown Waterfront District
       
      Gulfport’s First Friday Art Walk occurs each month from 5pm – 9pm. The downtown area comes to life with artists, musicians and art appreciators. The Gulfport First Friday Art Walk is free to attend with free parking. Hosted by the Gulfport Merchants Chamber, all safety protocols are met and exceeded to ensure a safe and entertaining night for the entire family.
       
      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 our arts loving community in a safe, creative and socially distanced manner. Come join us each First Friday of the month and get inspired! For more information, please visit http://visitgulfportflorida.com/first-friday-art-walk/
      Gulfport Historical Society logo
      First Friday Pop-up Dance Party
      Friday, September 3rd from 7 – 10 p.m.
      Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.
       
      Head to the historic Gulfport Casino on the waterfront for live music and cold drinks. Every First Friday, $10 gets you into the First Friday Pop-Up Dance Party. Local musicians will get you moving, and the bar will open. After you’re done soaking in the art in downtown Gulfport, head to the Casino to soak in some live music. Dance the night away… at least, until 10 p.m.
       
      For more information, please visit https://www.gulfporthistoricalsociety.org/
      Gecko Fest flyer
      20th Annual GeckoFest
      Saturday, September 4th, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
      Downtown Gulfport Waterfront District
      Beach Blvd. S.
       
      Gulfport invites you to the 20th Annual GeckoFest, celebrating the end of summer with its largest festival of the year, honoring this waterfront village’s unofficial mascot and favorite reptile, the Gecko!
       
      This year’s theme is “American Band Stand”! The theme offers inspiration for a wide array of costumes from the 50′ through the 80’s, as well as music, dancing, food and drink. Festival-goers are always encouraged to arrive in costume.
       
      Parking and admission to GeckoFest is complimentary and the event is pet and family-friendly. For general information, please visit http://geckofest.com/ or call 727-322-5217.
       
      Community Outreach
      Storm Season 2021
       
      Hurricane Preparedness Guide
       
      The Atlantic basin hurricane season begins June 1. Getting prepared for any type of disaster is a simple matter and it starts with knowing what you will need to do. It’s the first step to keeping yourself and your family safe.
       
      If a disaster were to hit today, would you be ready? Could you, your family, and property survive? Are you prepared? What would you do? Where would you go? These are the basic questions everyone is faced with when a flood, hurricane, or any other disaster heads our way.
       
      Pinellas County Emergency Community Notification Service ALERT Pinellas
       
       
      Receive alerts about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for Alert Pinellas.
      Surviving the storm. It's everyone's responsibility. Picture of hurricane.
      Making sure you and your loved ones will survive the storm is a year-round task that requires attention to your personal business, your family members, your home and your vehicles. It is not a task that can be done in just 24 hours, so start your planning now!
      Help Stop the Spread of COVID-19. Via Pinellas County
       
      COVID-19 Response & Recommendations
      Where to Get Help
       
      For information on eviction and foreclosure Assistance, Pinellas CARES financial assistance, food pantry distribution sites, pet care assistance and more , please visit https://covid19.pinellascounty.org/where-to-get-help/.
       
      Contact 211 Tampa Bay Cares by texting your zip code to 898211 or dialing 211 (available 24 hours a day).
       
      Pinellas County has also established a dedicated COVID-19 webpage where citizens can find in-depth information on the virus, links to resources and regular updates.
       
      2021 Drop off events for household electronics and chemical collection flyer.
       
      Pinellas County Mobile Collection Events &
      Haz-to-Go Truck
       
      Mobile Collection Events and the Haz-to-Go Truck are convenient ways to safely dispose and recycle chemicals and electronics, such as old computers, TVs, paint, fluorescent bulbs, and fertilizer. These events and collection sites are FREE to Pinellas County residents.
       
      Call 464-7500 or Email waste@pinellascounty.org
      Call 2 Recycling Banner
       
      The Gulfport Public Works Department located at the 49th Street Neighborhood Center (1617 49th St. S.) is an official collection site for rechargeable batteries!
       
      Only batteries weighing 11 lbs. or less, and cellphones (with or without their batteries) are accepted. The Call2Recycle program does not accept wet cell batteries.
       
       
      Rechargeable Batteries Accepted:
      • Lithium Ion (Li-Ion)
      • Nickel Cadmium (Ni-Cd)
      • Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
      • Nickel Zinc (Ni-Zn)
      • Small Sealed Lead Acid (SSLA/Pb)
       
      Batteries NOT Accepted:
      • Single-use (Alkaline, Lithium etc.)
      • non-rechargeable batteries
      • Wet cell Ni-Cd
      • Wet cell lead acid vehicle batteries
       
      City of Gulfport Public Works logo
       
       
      For questions, please call the Public Works Department at 727-893-1089.
       
      Feathered friends of wood ibis park sign.
       
       
       
       
       
      Wood Ibis Park Bird Guide Web page, https://mygulfport.us/wood-ibis-park-bird-guide/
       
      City of Gulfport's VPK Program flyer
       
      Gulfport Recreation Center
      VPK Program
       
      Pre-registrations are currently being accepted for the 2021-2022 VPK Program. VPK is FREE for children who live in Florida and who turn 4 years of age by September 1st. Parents must apply with the Early Learning Coalition of Pinellas, Inc. and receive a Certificate of Eligibility to attend the program.
       
      For more information, please call 893-1068.
      Gulfport Senior Center Reassurance Telephone Program
      City of Gulfport Senior Center Telephone Reassurance Program:
      Keeping you Safe and Connected
       
      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.
       
      Gulfport Senior Center Catch a Ride with GEMS.
       
      Catch A Ride With GEMS
       
      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.
       
      Gulfport Library open to the public
       
      Check out all the Virtual Events the Gulfport Public Library has to offer on their Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/GulfportLibraryFL.
       
      Gulfport Library is Open with Limited Service
       
      5501 28th Ave. S. | 727-893-1074
       
      Gulfport on the GO. Gulfport City App Flyer
       
      Gulfport on the Go!
      Get the City App
       
      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.
       
      City of Gulfport Water Quality Symbol
       
       
       
       
       
      Latest Beach Water Quality Sampling Data:
       
      Gateway to the Gulf City Seal. Incorporated October 12, 1910
       
      Do you love Gulfport and wish you could be here all the time? Check out our live streaming cameras to see what you are missing. From beaches and volleyball to dining and special events; Gulfport has it all! After all we are one of the most fun and exciting cities on the Gulf coast!
       
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      The City of Gulfport is Proud To Be A
      Tree City USA Community
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      Online access to the City of Gulfport Municipal Code is provided at the following link: Gulfport, Florida – Code of Ordinances
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    • Critical Ocean Current Headed for Collapse

      Human-caused warming has led to an “almost complete loss of stability” in the system that drives Atlantic Ocean currents, a new study has found — raising the worrying prospect that this critical aquatic “conveyor belt” could be close to collapse.

       

      A critical ocean system may be heading for collapse due to climate change, study finds
      The Washington Post

      A Crucial System of Ocean Currents Is Faltering, Research Suggests
      The New York Times

      Climate Scientists Detect Warning Signs of Gulf Stream Collapse
      EcoWatch

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      1. john white -  August 14, 2021 - 4:30 pm

        Seriously , Is this some what like the movie on this same subject ??

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    • Lobster Season Opened in the Keys August 6

      Lee Starling, who’s known as “Lobster Lee” in Key West, has been diving for spiny lobster and other fish for more than 25 years. While scouting his various spots before opening day, Starling said he thinks the lobsters may have checked in early to the Keys. The season runs August 6 to March 31.

       

       

      CHASIN’ TAILS: LOBSTER SEASON OPENED AUG. 6
      Keys Weekly

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    • Auto Routing Problems on the ICW by Roger Long

      Roger Long is an experienced yachtsman, Waterway cruiser and frequent contributor to Cruisers Net, Thank you, Roger, for this discussion of proper navigation protocols.

      My decade of annual ICW snowbird migrations has given me the impression that increasing numbers of boaters are running down the wrong side of the channel.  These encounters seem to be increasing  more each season and even my crew, who normally pays little attention to navigation, asked me, “Why is everyone on the wrong side of the channel this year?”   Failure to follow the navigational rule that vessels in narrow channels remain as far to starboard as safe and practical is especially aggravating on blind bends.  Suddenly there is a boat ahead and they will often be so close that there is not sufficient water to starboard for a proper port to port meeting.  I have moved over for boats and then had them follow me, pushing me into water so shallow that I have had to stop and wait for them to pass while several boat lengths of deep water lie on their other side.  Crossing another vessel’s bow in these situations is risky because, if they suddenly think they should do a proper meeting, there could easily be a collision.
       
      The concept of navigating by following a track downloaded from the Internet is becoming increasingly popular.  Bob Scherer, who provides tracks of the deepest water along the ICW, has recently written an excellent article for the new edition of the Waterway Guide on the need to depart from tracks to comply with the navigation rules and common sense safety.  I am not a user of Navionics auto routing and he pointed out something to me that may explain the failure of many boaters to respond appropriately when meeting other vessels.
       
      Navionics draws its routes around the inside of every bend at the safe depth the user has set for their boat.  This means that, if the channel curves to port and the person at the helm believes that they must follow the track closely, they will be rounding the bend on the wrong side of the channel for courteous and safe navigation.  Since the draft of most vessels on the ICW falls within a fairly narrow range, there will also be many circumstances where there is not enough depth between the offending vessel and the shore for a proper port to port meeting.
       
      There have always been and always will be idiots on the water.  However, having a popular navigation program prompting users to violate safe practice is certainly contributing to the problem.  Garmin clearly has the resources to program auto routing to distinguish between left hand and right hand bends.  We in the ICW community should be encouraging and pressuring them to do so.
       
      Roger Long
      M/V Gypsy Star

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      1. Charles Williamson -  August 1, 2021 - 10:09 am

        Garmin has a great auto-route product, but most not only don't know this, if they did wouldn't take the time to look at the manual to change the settings.

        These are the same people who either don't know about their wake or misinterpret making a wake so they stop well into a marina setting thinking they are complying with a no-wake zone.

        Boaters with a checkbook and little else will always be a plague to boating UNTIL a proper education requirement is instituted.

        Reply to Charles
    • Hard Times: Voices from the Great Depression on NC Coast by David Cecelski

      Historian David Cecelski found interviews from the Great Depression from a seaman from Ocracoke, a country doctor from Lake Mattamuskeet, a Norwegian dredge boatman in Beaufort, a washerwoman in Elizabeth City and others.

       

       

      Hard times: Voices from the Great Depression on NC coast
      CoastalReview.org

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    • LNM: RANSOMWARE – WORLDWIDE

      On July 15, 2021, the U.S. Government launched a new website (StopRansomware.gov) to help organizations reduce their risk from ransomware.

       

      RANSOMWARE – WORLDWIDE

      On July 15, 2021, the U.S. Government launched a new website (StopRansomware.gov) to help organizations reduce their risk from ransomware. This website provides organizations of all sizes with resources to better protect their networks and highlights the latest ransomware-related alerts from U.S. Government agencies. StopRansonware.gov includes information about the critical steps that should be taken to respond to and recover from a cyber incident. This includes a comprehensive Ransomware Guide and Cyber Hygiene services that are available at no cost to help
      organizations with vulnerability scanning, web application scanning, penetration testing, and phishing assessments. These services can help assess, identify, and reduce exposure to cyber threats like ransomware. For any questions about this new resource, please utilize the Contact Us info at https://go.usa.gov/xFcWx. For more information about U.S. Maritime Alerts and Advisories, including subscription details, please visit https://go.usa.gov/xFcWr.//.

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    • Dare to Explore Tour – A Highfield Owner Adventure

      World’s #1 Aluminum Tender

      Multihull sailors Billy Swezey and Sierra Growth, creators of the popular video blog “Tula’s Endless Summer”, recently took a break from sailing to hit the road on their “Dare to Explore Tour”. The couple (accompanied by their dog, Jetty) drove a self-renovated truck camper with their custom Highfield Patrol 540 RIB in tow along the U.S. East Coast from Georgia to Maine, videotaping their adventures and posting them on the “Tula’s Endless Summer” YouTube channel along the way.

       

      Click here for Dare to Explore Tour – A Highfield Owner Adventure

       

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    • Snorkeling in John Pennecamp Coral Reef State Park, Key Largo, FL


      The entrance channel to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park Marina is found off Hawk Channel, on the east side of Key Largo. Largo Sound Mooring Field is managed by the State Park marina.

      What to Know About Snorkeling in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Key Largo’s Best Reef
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      Click Here To View the Cruisers Net Florida Keys Marina Directory Listing For John Pennekamp Marina

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers Net Anchorage Directory Listing For Largo Sound Mooring Field

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Largo Sound

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