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    • Christmas Concert and Caroling by the Water Dec 14 2025, Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda, FL


      Fisherman's Village Marina and Resort, Punta Gorda, FL

      There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor. 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.

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    • Cruisers’ Net Weekly Newsletter – December 5, 2025

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    • Charleston Holiday Parade of Boats, Dec 13, Charleston, SC


      Notice received from the USCG regarding the Charleston Holiday Parade of Boats in Charleston, SC, at 6 pm on Saturday, December 13.

      MSIB 21-25 || Charleston Holiday Parade of Boats

      Good day All,

      Please see attached MSIB 21-25 regarding the annual Charleston Holiday Parade of Boats on Saturday, December 13, 2025.

      Very Respectfully,

      MST1 Thomas (TJ) Welker
      USCG Sector Charleston
      Waterways Management Division
      (843) 740-3180 Ext 3339
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    • Gloomy Through Saturday, A Little More Rain Monday – SCDNR

      The hurricane season for this year has ended.  Note that named storms this season have been below average. 

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      Weather Alert  –  December 5, 2025

      Gloomy Through Saturday,
      A Little More Rain Monday

      A stationary front just to our south and east will keep us gray and mostly wet through Saturday. The heaviest rain will fall over the Lowcountry, while the Upstate will see the least.

      The good part of this is that parts of the state remain in a drought, so persistent chilly, wet weather is beneficial there. 

      The U. S. Drought Monitor for this week shows that much of SC remains abnormally dry with severe drought over parts of the CSRA and Lowcountry

      I’m sure some people are happy to see the rain (for example, I need to burn some wood debris that’s been accumulating in my backyard, and it’s been way too dry for that for months), but for most, it’s a bummer that Saturday looks gloomy.

      The rain comes in two waves as weak storms ride along the front to our south. The first is passing through this part of the country today, causing rain across the state. Rain will become confined to coastal areas tonight, then the next wave will affect areas mainly along and south of I-20 on Saturday. The rest of the state will remain dry Saturday, and parts of the Upstate might even see the sun pop out briefly at the end of the day. Temperatures will mainly sit in the 40s and lower 50s today, drop to the upper 30s and 40s tonight, then recover to the lower to middle 50s Saturday.

      Traveler’s Advisory: Those heading north into central and northern Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware through this evening will encounter snow; not a lot, but enough to cause slippery spots on the secondary roads and back roads.

      A loop of visible satellite imagery shows clouds along and north of a stationary front over the Gulf and western Atlantic

      A loop of visible satellite imagery shows clouds along and north of a stationary front stretching across the Gulf, Georgia, Florida, and the western Atlantic.

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      We’ll see a better day on Sunday. Much of the state will see clouds and fog to start, but it looks partly sunny by the afternoon. Highs will mainly be in the 50s, and parts of the Lowcountry could touch 60.

      Another storm system will move in on Sunday night, causing light rain to break out again during the wee hours of Monday. A cold front will move in early on Monday as well, with air cold enough to turn the rain to snow up in the land of vinegar and tomato sauce. It’s conceivable that some wet snowflakes mix with the rain over areas north of I-20 here in South Carolina, but don’t expect anything significant. “Cold air chasing moisture” setups rarely lead to significant snow in this part of the country. Besides, there won’t be much precipitation falling on Monday, no matter what form it takes. Highs on Monday will range from the mid-40s north to the mid-50s south.

      Tuesday and Wednesday look tranquil under high pressure. That keeps us mainly sunny both days; Tuesday will be chilly with highs in the 40s and lower 50s, but Wednesday will be milder with highs mostly 55-60° (near average for early December). 

      A 1-2 punch of cold fronts will likely affect us Thursday into next Friday. However, neither front will be able to tap into substantial moisture, so we’ll see little or no rain during the period. Thursday looks a bit warmer than Wednesday with highs mainly in the upper 50s to middle 60s, but it will turn chilly again Friday with highs mainly in the 50s.

      Next weekend looks dry but cold. Highs will likely be in the 40s and 50s, with most of the state dropping below freezing at night. It’ll feel a lot like Christmas, and look that way, too. Brown grass, red and green pine trees, and bare hardwoods are how we normally roll at Christmas down here in South Carolina.


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    • Rare Opportunity – Winter Layover Availability, Harborwalk Marina, Georgetown, SC


      VHF 16 & 68 Located on the Sampit River, Harborwalk Marina is only a boardwalk away from Georgetown's Historic District, great food, shopping, etc. A safe harbor from bad weather and located in calm

      Harborwalk Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSORS, is only a boardwalk stroll away from Georgetown’s Historic District for history, entertainment, great food, and shopping. Harborwalk Marina is the third marina on your starboard side as you enter the very protected waters of Georgetown. 

      Due to last-minute cancellations, Harborwalk Marina has space available for winter layover dockage from December until April.     Contact them at

      843.546.4250  or stay@harborwalkmarina.com for more information.

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s South Carolina Marina Directory Listing For Harborwalk Marina

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    • Elizabeth City: Lighted Boat Parade – TONIGHT


      Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.

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    • Holiday lights are aglow ahead of annual Waterfowl Weekend – Coastal Review

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    • It’s the most wonderful time of the year in Edenton! in Edenton! [Albemarle Sound, NC]


      Edenton, NC - the prettiest town in the South!

      A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, historic Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events and places to visit! Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.​

      Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For Edenton Harbor City Docks

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    • Your December beach getaway is waiting – Key Lime Sailing Club


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

      Key Lime Sailing Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.

       

       
       

      Warm Up Your December in the Florida Keys

      December is here and it is the perfect time to feel warm in the Keys at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages. Trade the cold for clear skies, calm water, and sunsets that glow over Buttonwood Sound.

      This is the season when dolphins cruise by, manatees drift near the shore, and guests enjoy sailing (for qualified sailors), kayaking, paddleboarding, and all the simple moments that make the Florida Keys special. Whether you want quiet mornings with coffee by the beach or afternoons out on the water, you can enjoy it all with an easy, laid back vibe.

      It is your last chance to enjoy 2025 with a blast, so come relax with us at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages and make the most of this winter month. Below are our available cottages and dates for December. Let us know your preferred stay and we will help you get booked.

      Available cottages for December

      • Jungle Cottage
      • Available December 1 to 6 and 14 to 23
      • Sleeps up to 4 people
      • Keys Cottage
      • Available December 1 to 4 and 14 to 17
      • Sleeps up to 5 people
      • Bungalow
      • Available December 14 to 22
      • Sleeps up to 4 people

      If you would like to reserve one of these remaining cottages for a relaxing Florida Keys getaway, reply to this email or call or text our reservations team at 305-451-3438 to book.

      Submit Your Entries Now! Win Stays at KLSC

      Hey Key Lime family and friends! Don’t miss your chance to join our Photo & Video Contest — time’s almost up! Submit your favorite Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages memories for a shot at a FREE 3-night stay (best photo) or a FREE 5-night stay (best video). You can enter as many times as you like!

      Voting starts December 16, so share your entries, tell your friends, and get those votes ready. Need a little inspiration? Check out our Facebook page to see what past winners have created. Click this link for rules and terms.

      To enter, reply to this email with your photos or video links. We’d love to see your memories and welcome you back to make even more.

       
       
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    • Rapid Drops in Water Temperature Could Spell Trouble for Sea Turtles – SC Marine Turtle


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    • Elizabeth City: 1st Friday Art Walk – TOMORROW


      Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.

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    • Last Chance: Set Sail Into the Holidays! Join the Albemarle Queen for Festive Cruises [Albemarle Sound, NC]


      Edenton, NC - the prettiest town in the South!

      A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, historic Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events and places to visit! Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.​

       
       
       

      Holiday Magic on the Water — Aboard the Albemarle Queen!

      Experience Elizabeth City’s most unique holiday celebrations from the best seat in town: on the river. From parades to Santa sightings to festive dining, the Albemarle Queen is ready to make your season unforgettable!

      Holiday Cruise Lineup

      December 5 • 6:00 PM

      Lighted Boat Parade Dinner Cruise

      A front-row view of the parade plus a 4-course dinner.

      $75

      December 6 • 12:00 PM

      Lunch Cruise with Santa

      A family-friendly cruise with Santa on board and a pizza lunch.

      Kids $15 • Adults $25

      December 6 • 6:00 PM

      Holiday Magic Parade Dinner Cruise

      A second evening of festive lights with a 4-course dinner experience.

      $75

      December 7 • 12:30 PM

      Festive Holiday Lunch Cruise

      A cheerful midday cruise featuring a full holiday buffet.

      $55

      Reserve Your Spot

      Tickets, menus, and cruise details: AlbemarleQueen.com

      Questions or reservations: 844-IBX-BOAT

      Set sail, celebrate, and make this season shine aboard the Albemarle Queen.

       
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    • South Florida’s Holiday Boat Parades – SunSentinel


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    • World’s Worst Homing Pigeon Flies From Japan, Cruises Bahamas on Classic Yacht. – Loose Cannon

      Cruisers Net publishes Loose Cannon articles with Captain Swanson’s permission in hopes that mariners with saltwater in their veins will subscribe. $7 per month or $56 for the year; you may cancel at any time.

       

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    • World Voyager Dies When His Hand Is Caught in an Electric Winch – Loose Cannon

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      World Voyager Dies When His Hand Is Caught in an Electric Winch

      Faulty Mechanism Kept Running; No One Cut the Line

       
       
       
       
       

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      The winch pedestal was on the fantail. The 24-volt cut-off was all the way forward.

      A world voyager died when his hand got caught in a line as it turned around an electric winch, pinning him onto the winch assembly and “causing severe injuries to his arm and hand, trauma to his head and chest,” according to British marine investigators.

      The Marine Accident Investigation Board (MAIB) said Lyall Babington, 74, caught his hand in the line and was “progressively pulled tighter onto the winch drum.” Investigators blamed a defective control switch, which sometimes caused the knee-operated winch to continue to operate even the operator had stopped pressing the button.

      The accident happened on August 5 off the Isle of Wight on the south coast of England. Babington had set off from his native New Zealand three years earlier aboard Mollie, a 56-foot steel motorsailer.

      Electric winches can be a godsend for older sailors, particularly if sailing shorthanded.

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      According to the November 27 investigation report, Babington was undertaking a circumnavigation using volunteer crew, which paid him for expenses, for varying amounts of time. At the time of the accident there were three on board, two that had just arrived and another who had been with Babington for five months.

      Here how MAIB set the scene for the accident:

      The skipper informed the crew that they needed to raise the storm jib sail to try and improve the upwind progress of the vessel. To hoist the storm jib sail the halyard was usually taken to a powered winch at the aft of the cockpit where there were a pair of powered 24-volt direct current (DC) winches mounted on a pedestal. The winches were normally operated by pressing the control switches fitted to the pedestal with the user’s knee. Earlier on the day of the accident, the inboard winch had been used to hoist Mollie’s tender and the hoist rope was left turned around the winch.

        
      Babington and Mollie.

      Investigators said that when Babbington was caught in the tightening line, the crew pressed the control button trying to break the circuit. After several tries, the winch did stop, but by then Babbington was unconscious, and the crew radioed a Mayday. The call went out shortly after noon. The response was pretty quick:

      The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and rescue helicopter R175 were tasked. Both were on scene by 1249. The RNLI crew boarded the vessel and tried to free the skipper from the winch. As they did so, and without warning, the winch activated and released the skipper and he fell onto the deck. The RNLI crew performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and a paramedic from R175 was lowered onto the vessel. Despite CPR efforts, the skipper was declared deceased at 1305.

      Investigators concluded that the only way to disable the electric winches was via a battery switch in the boat’s forward cabin. They noted that the system was not one of the name brands on the market and speculated that the winch had likely been installed by “a small boatyard.”

      The report did not address the question of why the crew never thought to just cut the line or was not able to do so.

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    • Elizabeth City: Save the Date: Christmas Celebrations


      Elizabeth City sits at the southern terminus of the Dismal Swamp Canal and has the well-earned reputation of being a transient-friendly town with free dockage for 72 hours.

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    • Cage fight: the looming tension over offshore aquaculture in the Gulf – SunSentinel


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    • Kickoff to Christmas: Experience the Magic in Edenton! Dec 6 [Albemarle Sound, NC]


      Edenton, NC - the prettiest town in the South!

      A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, historic Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events and places to visit! Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.​

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    • LAMINATED – Janice Anne Wheeler, Sparring With Mother Nature

       
         
       
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      I’m very thankful you loyal readers are all aboard. I hope this is your favorite subscription. ~J

        
      Sunset is reflected in the shelter around STEADFAST’s ample bottom….by the end of next week, a very new view.

      If you’ve just joined our engaging little community, (and there are dozens of you lately, I’m honored!) please read SPARS & SPARRING, my introductory piece.…. ~J


      LAMINATED

      Never to be seen again

       
       
       
       
       

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      When I considered the word laminated prior to being immersed in the process, I thought of lamination as something you do to a precious photograph or note; my Mom’s recipe cards are laminated, protected, coated with a simple layer of plastic. Our process here, while the same terminology, is remarkably more complex, as I alluded to in my science project post a few weeks ago.

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      I didn’t think it would add another ton or so to our weight and increase our confidence tenfold. But it will add an entire ton, actually, 2,000 pounds, to her already impressive 40 ton mass, and allow us to navigate any of the big blue seas that we choose.

      Prior to the four layers of 16-ounce satin weave fiberglass that is being smoothly and labor-intensely adhered to our bottom, we prepared all the raw surfaces with four coats of the same epoxy resin that will saturate that fiberglass in order to ensure a good bond. The final section that needed this treatment was STEADFAST’s unique stern, or farthest-aft point, which is intricate, interesting and crucial; a conjunction of so many aspects that we haven’t even discussed them all.(!) The majority of the planking is original, while the teak-overlayed transom (the actual flat back part of the vessel for you beloved desert dwellers) needed its bottom section replaced. Steve steamed that board to its new shape and secured it with enough bronze screws to feel the comfort of finality.

        
      The epoxy resin protects and reinforces the ‘hood ends’ of her planks. 92 years is a long time to sit in the water.

      Until I sent this post out to the thousand or two folks that read SPARRING every week, just God and I knew what it looked like back there, regardless of religion or commitment; I chiseled and then sanded the teak plugs with two grits of paper, wiped it free of dust with something toxic, admired it, rolled our exothermic epoxy resin formula on four times and was pleased, maybe even thrilled, to say that when this project is over, I’m never going to see it again. Never.

        
      Transoms are so intricate that I decided to dedicate a whole darn post to our fabulous backside when it is intact and shining with bronze propulsion.

      Working alone in my boat tent amongst the almost-too-bright-sunshine, I balanced, resin in one hand and dripping brush in another, spread-eagled, a foot on plywood and the other on a not-quite-level sawhorse with one leg out the door because the fit is, well, nearly impossible. I know better than to not be careful, but the need to get this project done can prevail. In the back of my sweating mind, I contemplated randomly how many hours it would take someone to find me if I took a tumble. I’m sure the calculation gave me better balance; this whole damn project has given me perspective. For posterity and history and future days reminiscing in rocking chairs, I snapped documenting photos, but they didn’t do the situation justice as I leaned backward and the cheap plywood cracked a warning beneath my stained boots. As a side note, there’s no such thing as cheap plywood anymore, low quality, not price.

      I admonished myself one more time for touching something I’m not supposed to be touching while this ridiculously sticky formula is on hands, forearms,….every surface. My left shoelace, already too long, refused to stay tied because it, too, is laminated, although not intentionally; still barely tie-able, I crack it loose, re-loop and am not as surprised as I used to be at my ragged, blackened, fingernail crescents when I peel off the blue plastic gloves. In my previous life as a Caterer, those same fingers were less arthritic, generally smelled of fresh garlic, sometimes rosemary, and had my custom chile spice blend crescents more often than not. I must say those aromas are far better than acetone and resin; and this fourth life of mine is teaching me things previously inconceivable, unknown and unexplored.

        

      I looked up at my work then, really looked, and thought to myself, this is beautiful. And I’ll never see it again. If you need to pop back up to that picture, do it; it’s not traditionally heart-stoppingly perfect, it’s old and cool and tough with faults galore; I’m glad and a tad flabbergasted that I can still appreciate it after all STEADFAST has put me through. As many of you readers have commented, it must be true love.

      I bought the Caterpillar steel-toed beauties last fall, one size too big, to accommodate two pairs of smartwool, not imagining, then, I’d be sporting them for another season. Or did I? I understood the back-of-mind potential that they might just come in handy so decided against disposing of them in some fiery ceremonial burning. Women’s intuition? Youbetcha.

      It’s one of a string of days. Sticky. Tacky. Stuck. “Sometimes the acetone washes the resin off and sometimes it doesn’t,” I’m exasperated. “How is that possible?” One of the innumerable mysteries of the current status. My favorite water-view rocking chair beckons, the cushions propped up to dry after our latest deluge. I do not answer. I want to, but I can’t.

      Now, with two layers of the four completed on the starboard side, anyone can still peer through history and see the intricate details of this sailing vessel’s life; (the fiberglass, at this stage, is translucent). We modified as much as necessary while still preserving everything that we possibly could in the most seamless way possible.

      We’ll never see it again. I say that hopefully. It’s the good news.

        
      If our eighteen months could be summarized, it might be this shot. New planks and purpleheart stem were laminated today, never to be seen again.

      I’m grateful so many of you have been following along. There’s a certain irony to the fact that we are coating our transient home with something remarkably permanent. I hope you have an interesting, productive and perhaps ironic week yourselves as December descends. ~J

        
      Here’s my boatyard entrance at sunrise. It’s a great place to be.

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    • The Sea Pines Resort – January 2026 Events Calendar, Harbour Town Yacht Basin, SC AICW MM 565


      Harbour Town at Hilton Head, with its familiar red-and-white-striped lighthouse, is a fine resort marina with an enormous number of amenities.

      Harbour Town Yacht Basin, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is ready for your reservation with newly renovated docks, upgraded electrical service and onSpot WiFi, also a CRUISERS NET SPONSOR. And, as always, numerous activities at the Sea Pines Resort are offered for your enjoyment, as you will see in the Event Schedule below. Hilton Head Island is absolutely marvelous any time of year.

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