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    • Jan 23, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    • Jan 22, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Coastal Happenings – North Carolina Coastal Federation

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

      Welcome to 2022! 

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

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

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

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

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

       

       
       
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    • Jan 21, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      The Future of Navigation Charts

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

      Help Wanted
      Bob Sweet – Passage Maker

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    • Jan 21, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      NOAA’s Ocean Today Tsunami Science and Safety Collection

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

      Learn the many ways Tsunamis are formed and how to stay safe if you are in the danger zone.
       
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      Tsunami Science and Safety Video Collection (4 Parts)

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

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

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

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

       

      January 20, 2022

      Stronger Than Waves

      Stronger Than The Waves

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

      Tracking Tsunami'sTracking Tsunamis

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

      Tsunami Science: Disaster in SumatraTsunami Science: Disaster in Sumatra

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

      		 

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    • Jan 19, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      GADNR Seeks Applicants for Coastal Marshlands, Shore Protection Committees

      The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is seeking nominees for an appointment to a four-year term on the Coastal Marshlands and Shore protection committees.

       
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      DNR seeks applicants for Coastal Marshlands, Shore Protection committees

      BRUNSWICK, Ga. — The Georgia Department of Natural Resources today announced it is seeking nominees for an appointment to a four-year term on the Coastal Marshlands and Shore protection committees.

      Nominees should have occupational, scientific, legal, or related knowledge of conservation, development uses, and management of Georgia’s coastal environment. The Board of Natural Resources is slated to appoint one person to both the Coastal Marshlands Protection Committee and the Shore Protection Committee at its Feb. 22, 2022, meeting. The appointee’s first joint committee meeting will be at 9:30 a.m. March 18, 2022, in Brunswick.

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    • Jan 17, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      History of the Southwest Florida Waterway

      An interesting report on the early development of the Southwest Florida Waterway.

      History of the Intracoastal Waterway
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      View of the Intracoastal Waterway at Lido Beach circa 1946. Photo: State Archives of Florida

      View of the Intracoasta Waterway at Lido Beach circa 1946. Photo: State Archives of Florida
      View of the Intracoasta Waterway at Lido Beach circa 1946. Photo: State Archives of Florida
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      Sunday, Jan 16, 2022
      I’ve always been intrigued about the brackish lake located at the south end of Siesta Key. Where did it come from? Was it originally freshwater? Was it once part of Midnight Pass? It got me thinking about dredging operations along the barrier keys and the creation of the Intracoastal Waterway. Here’s what I found out about the area.

      Back in the 1890s, when people were just starting to realize the agricultural potential of the area, it became clear that there was an advantage to transporting popular exports like citrus, vegetables, livestock, lumber and fish to neighboring villages through inland waters, which were sheltered from severe weather and could provide safe passages to shallow-draft vessels unable to go offshore.

      Local communities requested the assistance of the federal government and the United States Congress committed $5,000 for the project. In 1895, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began dredging a 100-foot-wide channel, nine feet deep, that ran from southern Tampa Bay to Charlotte Harbor. The Intracoastal Waterway took 72 years to complete, according to document The Historical Development of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway: The Boating Geography of Southwest Florida Before Development.

      At the time, the 54-mile stretch from Tampa Bay to Gasparilla Sound included three separate bays that were not connected: Big Sarasota Bay; Little Sarasota Bay and Lemon Bay. These bays were separated by natural barriers, mostly mangroves, and had varying depths and navigability. Settlers were forced to sail around these barriers into open water, which left them vulnerable to choppy seas and unpredictable weather patterns.

      The dredging occurred sporadically and began in south Tampa Bay with a series of cut-throughs. The first “cut,” joined Tampa Bay and Sarasota Bay in 1895. The following year, Sarasota Bay joined Casey’s Pass. In 1907, another cut through extended to Venice. The plan worked. By 1917, all sorts of goods were being transported safely from Tampa to Charlotte Harbor. Some of the major supplies were brick, canned goods, groceries, cement, corn, fertilizer, grain, ice and lumber. In 1919, Congress approved more funding for a wider channel to accommodate more traffic.

      At the time, an experimental vessel was tasked with the dredging project. “Suwannee” was a U.S. steam snag boat, 100 feet in length with a shallow draft and a square bow. With the help of a 10-man-crew, she sucked slurry from the bottom and discharged it along the shore while a derrick lifted rocks and snags from the bottom. A launch, float boat and two rowboats accompanied her during the project.

      The project went so well, that in 1939 the Board of Engineer for Rivers and Harbors recommended another intracoastal project reaching from Tarpon Springs to Fort Myers. A 3-foot-deep by 75-foot-wide channel existed from Sarasota to Venice. The Corps of Engineers surveyed Lemon Bay in 1899 but determined insufficient economic justification for dredging the southern inland waterway sector to Gasparilla Sound.

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    • Jan 13, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      The Mullet Wrapper from the Gulfport Historical Society, Gulfport, FL

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

      The Gulfport Historical Society continues to offer educational activities for the City of Gulfport, home to Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, located on the northern shores of Boca Ciega Bay and easily accessible from the Western Florida ICW, just north of Tampa Bay.

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      Vol. #9 Issue #1
      Let’s Make 2022 One for the History Books

       Happy New Year! I think I speak for all of us when I say we’re hoping for a relatively … uneventful… 2022. 

      That’s not to say we won’t have events – we have plenty on tap for 2022, and we’re excited to see everyone again. We continue to practice safety protocols at the museum: regular cleaning, of course, and we have masks and sanitizer available for all our guests. We do not require masks for fully vaccinated guests, but even if you’re fully vaccinated and want to wear a mask, that’s fine by us – we recognize many people want to wear masks, so we’re leaving it at your discretion. Whatever it takes to make you feel good about attending our porch parties and other events, because we want to see you in 2022!

      So how can you see us in January? I’m so glad you asked! Just before we zoomed into lockdown in 2020, we held our inaugural “Gulfport Stories” live oral history event with former Gulfport mayor, Yvonne Johnson. We’re pleased to resume these this month with another living Gulfport legend: Dawn Fisher. Dawn’s a former councilmember, but in more recent times people know her because they see her around the city picking up litter. She’s an amazing woman with a rich history, and I hope you’ll take the chance this month to hear her story – and, if you’d like, ask her a few questions of your own.

      We have lots more happening, too – stop by and check out our new hours (Thurs.-Sat., 10 a.m.-2 p.m.) and come see us at the Gulfport Tuesday Market. We’ll be at 31st Avenue and Beach Boulevard South every Tuesday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Also, we’d love new volunteers to work with us during those times. It’s fun – why not sign up for a shift?) Thank you all for supporting our history, and we look forward to a fruitful and historic (but in a good way!) 2022!

      –Cathy
      Cathy Salustri, President, Gulfport Historical Society

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      January at the Museum

      Gulfport Stories: Dawn Fisher Come meet a living legend and listen to her tell her story of Gulfport. Jan. 28, 6:30 p.m. Gulfport History Museum. Free. Register now – space is limited!.

      The Original Gulfport Waling Tour Join a local historian with the gift of gab to learn about Gulfport’s unusual history. The tour ends right as Gulfport’s Indie Market starts downtown, so leave time after to browse the artists and artisans and grab a bite to eat. Jan. 15, 3 p.m. Meet at the Gulfport History Museum. $15; free for members (but members MUST register!). Register now to save your spot!

      Coming in February: “To Sir, With Love” Welcome back our snowbirds with this classic movie on the lawn. Bring a picnic-style dinner, your own seat, and drinks (members have access to the Square Mullet Clubhouse.) Dogs, other pets, and well-behaved kids welcome. Friday at sunset; exact date TBA!
       

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      It’s Time to Elect Our Next Pet Mayor

      The time has come to elect a new pet mayor! Support your favorite cat-idate or can-dog-date by voting (as often as you like) at the Gulfport History Museum, the North End Tap House, Gulfport Public Library, Gulfport Beach Bazaar, Stella’s or Paw Paws – each vote costs $1. We’ll announce the winners at Gulfport’s Get Rescued on Feb. 26. All proceeds benefit the Gulfport Historical Society and SPCA Tampa Bay, a non-profit animal welfare agency that runs an open-admission animal shelter and public pet hospital. Voting opens this week, so vote with your wallet ($1 = 1 vote) and vote often! May the best dog, cat, or honey badger win! Vote now!
      We Need You!
      The Gulfport Historical Society needs volunteers to help keep the doors open, assist with projects, work on special events, and at our booth at the Tuesday Morning Market. You do not need to be a Gulfport expert; we just need people who want to help make history come alive! Sign up here.
      Have a Gulfport history question? Email our historian, Joey Vars.
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      Gulfport Historical Society
      5301 28th Avenue South
      Gulfport, FL 33707

       

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    • Jan 12, 2022by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Southeast Marine Fuel Best Price Summary as of Jan 12

      This week’s lowest current marina fuel prices as of Jan 12
              Diesel Range: $2.76 to $3.99 Lowest @ Dudley’s Marina in (North Carolina)
              Gas Range: $3.40 to $4.73 Lowest @ Mandarin Holiday Marina in (St Johns River)
      Remember to always call the marina to verify the current price since prices may change at any time. Also please let us know if you find a marina’s fuel price has changed via the Submit News link.

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      Lowest Diesel Price in Each Region

      Lowest Diesel Prices Anywhere

      All Regions (Price Range $2.76 to $4.72)

      $2.76 Dudley’s Marina (01/10)
      $2.78 New River Marina (01/10)
      $2.85 Mandarin Holiday Marina (01/10)

      Lowest By Region

      Virginia to North Carolina (Price Range $3.29 to $3.82)

       

      North Carolina (Price Range $2.76 to $3.99)

      $2.76 Dudley’s Marina (01/10)
      $2.78 New River Marina (01/10)
      $3.14 Morehead City Yacht Basin (01/10)

       

      South Carolina (Price Range $2.90 to $4.72)

       

      Georgia (Price Range $3.29 to $3.83)

      $3.29 Two Way Fish Camp (01/10)
      $3.49 Hampton River Club Marina (01/10)
      $3.51 Jekyll Harbor Marina (01/10)

       

      Eastern Florida (Price Range $3.41 to $4.64)

      $3.41 Port Consolidated (01/11)
      $3.51 Halifax Harbor Marina (01/10)
      $3.51 Mariner’s Cay Marina (01/10)

       

      St Johns River (Price Range $2.85 to $3.90)

       

      Florida Keys (Price Range $3.59 to $4.27)

       

      Western Florida (Price Range $2.99 to $4.28)

       

      Okeechobee (Price Range $3.71 to $3.71)

       

      Northern Gulf (Price Range $3.20 to $3.64)

       

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    • Jan 10, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      FOCUS ON 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!

      Video Introducing TopSide Marinas

      Remember when you used to pull into a marina and the person helping you dock was probably the owner. Marinas operated by families with family values, family hospitality and friendliness became “old friends” and we looked forward to seeing these friends again with each cruise. It was as if we were living the lyrics from the theme song for the TV program, “Cheers” … remember ?… “Making your way in the world today takes everything you’ve got, taking a break from all your worries sure would help a lot. Wouldn’t you like to get away? Sometimes you want to go where everybody knows your name and they’re always glad you came….”

      The environment in which marinas operate today is rapidly becoming more complex. There are an increasing number of regulations that must be followed to keep our waters clean and our stays safer. Providing potable water, electrical power, fuel, Wi-Fi, safe docks, carts, and professional staff to assist, while earning enough money to continually invest in the infrastructure and operations is and has been essential to a marina’s survival. 

      To say life was simpler in the past is an understatement. The marina where we keep our is our on-the-water neighborhood, and we don’t want that comfortable, friendly, and enjoyable ambiance to disappear. Keeping that warm hospitality and “Cheers ambiance” around our homeport marina is becoming a challenge.

      Meeting that challenge is the passion of Stephen Lehn and Jacob Boan, co-founders of TopSide Marinas. Ever heard the expression, “mid-western values”, used to describe someone’s solid work ethic and high standards? Well, that describes Stephen and Jacob. They also grew up in families that loved family time on the water! This team knows the value of having safe, enjoyable and fun times on the water. Doesn’t matter if it is located on the coast, near coastal, on rivers, bays or lakes, the common denominator is precious water! Marinas often become the second or even primary homes for many boaters.

      TopSide Marinas was formed just last year, 2020. Their mission is simple: To foster a high-quality environment where our customers can create lifelong memories, relax, enjoy life and be healthy. Their research has shown that time spent in and around oceans, rivers and lakes promotes health and wellness. Time on the water can be very good for us.

      With a strong family orientation, the team at TopSide Marinas is looking to work with marinas who are now ready to move on to something else, but don’t want their marinas and longtime customers to lose the specialness that has taken years to development. As owners/sellers they want the new owner to be ready to invest in the enterprise to bring it up to date, improve the quality of service, enhance their customers’ quality time at the marina, making it a second home. These are the core values of TopSide Marinas. Both Stephen and Jacob have worked in executive capacities with a large corporate owner of marinas and their operational business experiences, educations, personal family boating experiences, are guiding them in their devotion to their customers’ marina and boating enjoyment.

      Stephen and Jacob are always on the lookout to bring high quality marinas into the family. In their own words,

      We understand that for many marina owners, selling their marina is much more than a transaction, it is like selling your longtime family home, where your children were raised and years of memories have occurred. Yes, as current owners, you want a fair price and may want to sell to someone with similar values. TopSide can offer both. We are family owned and we consider our marina customers to be part of our family. So if you own a marina, then we would love to initiate a conversation with you.  Whether you are curious about the value of your marina, thinking about transitioning ownership, looking for strategic partners or any other reason, please click here to provide us with your preferred contact information. We are looking forward to talking with you.

      TopSide Marinas’ most recent acquisition: Beaver Bend Marina

      Beaver Bend Marina – Click image for video

       

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    • Jan 7, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

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