COVID-19: A Maritime Perspective
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COVID-19: A Maritime Perspective
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Coastal Communities Discourage Travel
Coastal residents plead for adherence to stay-at-home orders.
Coastal Communities Discourage Travel
Coastal Review OnlineComments from Cruisers (2)
- Reply to Maggie
Good luck. We are all but begging Ny, CT and MHs not to come to Maine (it’s the LAW) but they come anyway… total self absorbed losers.
- Reply to james
Well Maggie, since you are all self-sufficient up there, I guess we can tell all our truck drivers to stop delivering goods from other States to ME
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Bahamas Chatter: New Chart for Bimini Harbour Entrance
Bahamas Chatter is produced by Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS NET PARTNER, which has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.
Bahamas Chatter: New Chart for Bimini Harbour Entrance
New Chart for Bimini Harbour Entrance Posted: 09 Apr 2020 11:37 AM PDT
The shoal at the entrance to Bimini Harbour continues to move south and has necessitated moving the approach waypoint. Above is the updated section of the approach chart. The channel entrance is still continuing to change and will probably require more updates. Vessels exiting the Bahamas via Bimini should use visual piloting and disregard older charts negotiating the bar here. Buoys are shown in their current positions but it should not be expected that they will remain there or even properly mark the the best approach to Bimini in the future.
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Fort Pierce City Marina, COVID-19 Update, FL AICW Statute Mile 966.5
Fort Pierce City Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and a public facility, is located west of the Waterway, just south of the Fort Pierce high-rise bridge and well north of unlighted daybeacon #188. See FOCUS ON for more on this excellent facility.
4/9/2020BIG NEWS!! Our fuel dock will be open on Saturday 4/11!! Fuel prices are as follows: Diesel 2.269 discounts applied with BOAT US and quantity amounts. Gas price is 2.769 all taxes are included and the same discounts apply.
We are also allowing overnight transients, but they will need to use the facilities on their boat. We are trying to help those boaters that are on the go, but also trying to protect our own tenants.
Also, we are allowing what we call a “Drop and Go”. If a boater needs to leave their boat for a month or more they can bring it in and stay one night and then they must depart the Marina.
Our pump outs are also up and running.
Thank you for sharing our update with your readers and stay safe and HEALTHY!!!
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Anne Bowen | Marina Concierge | City of Fort Pierce
City Marina
Phone: 772.464.1245 | Fax: 772.464.2589 |1 Avenue A Fort Pierce 34950
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Dowry Creek Marina, COVID-19 Update, Belhaven, NC, AICW Statute Mile 131.5
One of our longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSORS, Dowry Creek Marina, a highly praised and transient friendly marina, lies off the AICW/Pungo River north of Belhaven, NC.
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- Reply to Phil
DC Marina is definitely strategically located at the west end of the long Alligator River Canal. Great people managing a great marina.
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Bahamas Chatter: “Returning to the US” plus 1 more
Bahamas Chatter is produced by Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS NET PARTNER, which has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.
Bahamas Chatter: “Returning to the US” plus 1 more
Returning to the US Posted: 08 Apr 2020 01:08 PM PDT
From Chris Parker:
We heard from a client who tried to clear into Miami Monday and was turned away, but we are not sure of the details.
We have heard from other clients who did clear into difficult places (USVI and PuertoRico Ports which were supposedly closed) with no hassle at all by using the US Customs and Border Patrol ROAM app. So if you are eligible, use the ROAM app.
LakeWorth Inlet may be a good option for some. There may be other options as good as or better than LakeWorth Inlet, but here’s what we know with reasonable certainty as of today for LakeWorth Inlet / WestPalmBeach:
Riviera Beach Marina https://marinavillagepalmbeach.com/ riviera-beach-marina- amenities.html has fuel for transients.
CBP office in the area, and there is an anchorage.
Palm Beach Sailing Club https://pbsail.org/visiting-yachtsmen
(offers a discount for SSCA members), is maintaining access to showers, dingy dock, parking lot, mail acceptance, and other services useful for transients. Please be respectful of limiting interaction with staff and other COVID-19 dictated modifications of normal Club activities: https://pbsail.org/covid-19-updates We believe the information above is correct as of Wed8, but as they say “your mileage may vary”, and of course the COVID-19 situation is evolving rapidly.
If you have updated information on COVID-19 related stuff of interest to Cruisers, please send it to covid19@waterwayguide.com, editor@noonsite.com and/or send it to chris@mwxc.com and we’ll forward it to WaterwayGuide and/or Noonsite as appropriate.
Bahamas Government lockdowns causing problems leaving the Bahamas Posted: 08 Apr 2020 05:30 AM PDT
UPDATE FOR PRIVATE VESSELS
Under the current 24-hour curfew emergency orders, now extended until April 30, all domestic inter-island traffic by air or boat within The Bahamas remains temporarily banned.
The emergency orders will, however, allow foreign pleasure craft currently anchored or moored in The Bahamas to depart DIRECTLY FOR THEIR COUNTRY OF ORIGIN, making only the absolute minimum necessary stops in order to ensure safe passage.
Vessels returning to the United States are permitted to re-fuel at fuel docks, but ARE PROHIBITED FROM DISEMBARKING ANY CREW OR PASSENGERS. All private vessels departing The Bahamas must do so expeditiously, with minimal stops or delays.
FULL LOCKDOWN PERIODS
Please note that vessels will NOT BE ABLE TO RE-FUEL or make use of fuel docks DURING THE FULL LOCKDOWN PERIODS the Prime Minister of The Bahamas announced on April 6 (see below for details). Vessels can still transit through Bahamian waters on a direct route back to the United States, but cannot re-fuel.
We urge any and all U.S. citizens on private vessels to return to the United States as soon as possible, ESPECIALLY BEFORE THE NEXT FULL LOCKDOWN period begins at 9:00pm on Wed, April 8. Do not wait; the time to leave is now. Depart as soon as weather and provisions allow you to do so safely, or be prepared to remain in The Bahamas for an indefinite period of time.
It bears repeating: restrictions to movement in The Bahamas continue to evolve rapidly, and WE CANNOT PREDICT if, when, for how long, or HOW SEVERELY MOVEMENT through The Bahamas MAY BE RESTRICTED further. In every instance, all vessels must follow the directions of the Bahamian authorities.
FULL LOCKDOWN SCHEDULE (when vessels can still move directly towards the US, but cannot re-fuel):
– 9pm on Wednesday, April 8 – 5am on Tuesday, April 14
– 9pm on Friday, April 17 – 5am on Monday, April 20
– 9pm on Friday, April 24 – 5am on Monday, April 27Once more, private vessels departing The Bahamas must avoid any unnecessary deviation on the way to their final destination. Crew and passengers are PROHIBITED FROM DISEMBARKING and MUST REMAIN ABOARD their vessel. The emergency orders only allow stop-offs for re-fueling or to receive provisions essential for safe transit, such as food and water, outside the full lockdown periods noted above.
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Charleston Harbor Resort Marina, COVID-19 Update, SC AICW Statute Mile 465
Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, sits on the Mount Pleasant side of Charleston Harbor, hard by Patriots Point between Horse Reach flashing buoys #34 and #36.
Charleston Harbor Resort Marina
COVID-19 UPDATEWe appreciate your understanding with the following update as we do our best to manage operations through these unchartered waters. Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina will be temporarily suspending service at the Fish House, Reel Bar, Tiki Bar, Estuary Spa, Marina Store, In-Room dining, Guest Transportation, Fitness Center and Harborside beginning March 20, 2020. The Beach Club and Marina remains open for business, (and very limited to-go food service for hotel guests only) and the well-being of our guests remains top priority at Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina. We are always focused on the health and safety of our guests and associates, as well as your experience when visiting the resort. We are closely monitoring the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and World Health Organization’s statements regarding COVID-19 cases and following guidelines from these agencies as well as local health authorities. In response, we have increased the frequency of our already stringent practices of food and environmental hygiene at our resort. Efforts include increased hand hygiene training, resort-wide sanitization, continuous disinfection and cleaning of high-touch items, general awareness training for all staff members, and more.
In addition to these measures, we encourage you to learn more about what you can do to travel safer. The World Health Organization has several recommendations to reduce exposure to a range of illnesses, including hand and respiratory hygiene as well as safe food practices and check local and federal resources to stay up to date with current affairs.
We are committed to complying with the stringent health standards recommended by local health authorities during this public health situation. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. At the same time, we are committed to providing a memorable resort experience at the Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina.
For your Upcoming travel to Charleston
Existing Reservations. All reservations that are scheduled for arrival before April 15, 2020 can be changed (you will only be charged the applicable room rate difference) or cancelled at no charge up to 24 hours before your scheduled arrival.
New Reservations. Any reservations that are booked between today and April 15, 2020 for any future arrival date before September 1, 2020, can be changed or cancelled at no charge up to 24 hours before your scheduled arrival.
If you need to adjust reservations made via the Resort website or Reservations Center, please contact the Resort Team directly at 843.856.0028 and select the Resort Reservation option. If your reservation was made through a third party and you need to modify your upcoming reservation, please contact them directly for assistance. As we are responding to the continuously changing state of affairs, please understand that we may make changes to our regularly offered services and we will make every attempt to have all information updated here on our website and on Facebook as soon as possible.
Please contact the resort at 843.856.0028 for the most up to date information pertaining to your stay.
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- Reply to Fay
These links never work for me. Anyone else? Just went and loaded the app! Ty
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Thank You Health Care Heroes! Muscular Dystrophy Association
Yesterday was World Health Day and never have we had more reason to express our thanks to the medical personnel who are on the frontline of the battle against COVID-19. A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF YOU!
Today, on World Health Day, we’re deeply grateful for all the nurses, doctors, health care providers, caregivers, our International Association of Fire Fighters partners, and first responders.
Now more than ever, it’s important to recognize the courageous efforts of health care providers on the front lines of the COVID–19 pandemic. They are working tirelessly, even risking their own health, to care for others.
Join us today by saying thank you to a nurse, doctor, health care provider, fire fighter, or first responder, and tell them how grateful you are for the work they do to keep us all safe and healthy.
Individuals with neuromuscular diseases know just how vital their care teams are to their health and wellbeing. From diagnosis to medical treatments and daily management – MDA Care Center teams are there to guide individuals and families through every phase of their journey. Learn more about the comprehensive care provided at MDA Care Centers.
From the entire MDA community, THANK YOU to all the nurses, health care providers, fire fighters, and first responders for the work you do day in and day out to support and empower individuals living with muscular dystrophy, ALS, and related life-threatening diseases.
With gratitude,
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Bahamas Chatter: “April 6 Update: Bahamas Nationwide Lock downs” plus 1 more
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Bahamas Chatter: “April 6 Update: Bahamas Nationwide Lock downs” plus 1 more
April 6 Update: Bahamas Nationwide Lock downs Posted: 07 Apr 2020 10:45 AM PDT
On April 6, the Prime Minister of The Bahamas announced full lock down orders for all of The Bahamas as follows:
- From 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 8 through 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14.
- From 9:00 p.m. Friday, April 17 through 5:00 a.m. on Monday, April 20.
- From 9:00 p.m. Friday, April 24 through 5:00 a.m. on Monday, April 27.
During these lockdown periods, virtually all businesses and service providers will be closed, including grocery stores. Hospitals, hotels with guests, law enforcement and essential utility personnel are excepted from these around the clock shutdown restrictions. We urge all U.S. citizens still in The Bahamas and its territorial waters to shelter in place or stay in your home and yard, on your vessel, or in your hotel/lodging during these lock down periods, until the regular 24-hour curfew regulations resume as per the above schedule.
For U.S. citizens on private vessels: On the morning of April 6, the Prime Minister of The Bahamas announced that the Bahamian government is developing specific protocols for yachts and other pleasure craft to allow as many of these vessels as possible to return to their country of origin. The U.S. Embassy will inform the U.S. citizen community of these protocols as soon as they are announced.? Until then, please continue to follow the directions of the Bahamian government, shelter in place when necessary, and depart for the United States as soon as conditions and restrictions allow. The U.S. Embassy is communicating with the Bahamian government at the highest levels and is working around the clock to inform and assist U.S. citizens in need. However, we cannot circumvent the emergency orders the Bahamian government has put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 within its own borders.
Important telephone numbers:
- For COVID-19 emergency health and health-related questions: Dial 511
- For general information about COVID-19 which is not connected to an emergency or immediate health-related matter: Dial 411
- For all health emergencies and life-threatening conditions: Dial 911
- For lock down and curfew-related inquiries, the Royal Bahamas Police Force COVID-19 Command Centre can be reached at 311
If you have an emergency, please write to ACSnassau@state.gov or call +1-242-322-1181. The Embassy will make every effort to assist however we cannot circumvent the emergency orders put in place by the Bahamian government.
International scheduled commercial flights and private charter flight options, while limited,
currently exist in The Bahamas. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. The U.S. government does not anticipate arranging repatriation flights in The Bahamas at this time.
Scheduled Commercial Airline Flights to the United States as of 1500 EDT April 6:
- American Airlines canceled all flights to the United States through May 7.
- Delta Airlines canceled all flights to the United States through May 1.
- Southwest Airlines canceled all flights to the United States through June 5.
- United Airlines canceled all flights to the United States through May 3.
- JetBlue ?has limited flights for the month of April from Nassau to Ft. Lauderdale and is scheduled to fly on Tuesday, April 7 at 4:31 p.m. from Nassau to Fort Lauderdale.
- Silver Airways has limited flights to the U.S. from Nassau, Bimini, North Eleuthera, Marsh Harbour, Governor’s Harbour and Exuma. Silver is schedule to fly on Tuesday, April 7 and Wednesday, April 8 at 3:20 p.m. from North Eleuthera to Fort Lauderdale.
- Aztec Air has scheduled flights to Fort Lauderdale from North Eleuthera and Governor’s Harbour. On Wednesday, April 8 at 10:00 a.m., Aztec is scheduled to fly from North Eleuthera to Fort Lauderdale.
Please check directly with the airlines for the current flight schedule.
Commercial flights, if and when scheduled, are subject to cancellation at the last minute and some upcoming flights are already sold out. The availability of flights to the United States continues to diminish and has the potential to cease at any moment and without notice due to a lack of passenger volume, due to the restrictions in effect on incoming international flights, and due to lock down periods. If you are a U.S. citizen in The Bahamas and you need to return to the United States, we urge you to leave as soon as possible. U.S. citizens who choose to remain in The Bahamas should prepare to do so for an indefinite period of time.
Private Charter Flights to the United States
Some private charter companies have confirmed their ability to provide flights into the United States directly from The Bahamas. We encourage you to contact charter companies directly with questions regarding availability and cost.
- Air Care 1: aircareone.com, +1-502-242-7760
- Air Flight Charters: airflightcharters.com, +1-954-359-0320
- All Bahamas Courier Services: +1-242-727-4165
- Aztec Airways: +1-954-351-9313
- Island Wings – USA: +1-954-617-8804
- Makers Air – FXE: Info@makersair.com, +1-954-771-0330
- Noble Air Charter: +1-305-685-9634
- Trans Island Airways: sales@tia.aero
- Tropic Air Charters – FXE: Tropicaircharters@gmail.com; +1-954-267-0707
- Tropic Ocean Airways – FLL: Flytropic.com, +1-954-210-5569
- Tropix Air/Island Wings Ltd.: +1-242-424-4260
This list is in not an endorsement. Additional operators not listed above may be available.
The Embassy has been informed by the Bahamas’ Civil Aviation Authority that domestic commercial flights from the Family Islands to Nassau are not authorized under the current emergency orders. Any international commercial flights currently scheduled to provide direct flights to the U.S. or Canada must arrive to The Bahamas empty. As we have seen, passenger volume has led many flights to be canceled with little or no notice.
On March 23, the Prime Minister of The Bahamas announced additional measures in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic. These additional measures include closing all airports and seaports of The Bahamas to incoming international flights carrying visitors, effective March 24 (including private airports). These entry restrictions were broadened March 27 to include all incoming passengers, including Bahamian citizens and residents. Under these orders all domestic inter-island traffic by air or boat within The Bahamas is also temporarily banned. This includes refueling, stopping and anchoring, passing through or innocent passage. Although the emergency orders allow vessels to depart The Bahamas directly for the United States, there are no exceptions for anyone, whether Bahamian citizen, resident, or foreigner, to circumvent the restrictions on inter-island movement. If local authorities do not permit you to transit due to these restrictions, you must shelter in place. On April 6, the Bahamas’ House of Assembly passed a resolution to extend the current emergency powers orders to combat the spread of COVID-19 until April 30 – including airport restrictions.
If you intend or need to return to the United States, we urge you to leave as soon as scheduled commercial flights become available, or as soon as you are able to depart by boat or private charter. Please remember that evacuation flights by the U.S. government do not reflect standard practice and should not be relied upon.
Actions to Take:
- Follow instructions and regulations coming from the Bahamian government; please consult https://covid19.gov.bs for the latest information on COVID-19 from the Government of The Bahamas.
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information and recommendations for travelers and high-risk populations.
- See the CDC’s latest recommendations for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
- Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
- Visit the U.S. Embassy COVID-19 Information Page for information on conditions in The Bahamas.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website for the most up-to-date information on travel restrictions to the United States.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Nassau, The Bahamas
#42 Queen Street, Nassau
+1-242-322-1181
ACSNassau@state.gov
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Immigration Policy for Cruisers Posted: 07 Apr 2020 06:18 AM PDT
Please be advised of the Department’s update to the extension service during the Emergency Order for the COVID-19 pandemic enacted by the Government of The Bahamas on 23rd March 2020. This update will remain in effect until such time as the order is lifted.
The Department will grant an electronic extension on visitors’ stay to applicants who qualify. Please note that this process is only in place due to the emergency order and in no way nullifies the usual process that requires applicants to be interviewed in person by the extension officer.
To this end, please provide the following for each person in your party to complete the extension process:
1. Biographical data page of your passport
2. Page bearing the entry stamp granted upon arrival into The Bahamas
3. If you previously had an extension on your stay, a copy of page bearing initial extension(s)
4. The immigration landing card
5. Return ticket if traveling via airplane
6. Cruising permit if traveling via seaPlease note that the documents should be attached as a portable document format (pdf) or a jpg image to immigration@bahamas.gov.bs. The subject line of your email should read “Electronic Extension:”
Once extension has been granted, you will be notified via email.Regards,
Public Relations Unit
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Bahamas Chatter: New Grocery Store Hours
Bahamas Chatter is produced by Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS NET PARTNER, which has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.
Bahamas Chatter: New Grocery Store Hours
New Grocery Store Hours Posted: 06 Apr 2020 06:36 AM PDT
BREAKING NEWS: The Government has issued a grocery shopping schedule that goes into effect on Monday, April 6 for the ENTIRE country.
Adults with the last name beginning A through F can go to the store:
??Mondays 6am – noon
??Wednesday 6am – noon
??Thursdays 1pm – 7pmAdults with last name beginning G through O can go to the store:
??Mondays 1pm – 7pm
??Wednesdays 1om – 7pm
??Fridays 6am – noonAdults with the last name beginning P through Z can go to the store:
??Tuesdays 1pm – 7pm
??Thursdays 6am – noon
??Fridays 1pm – 7pmSenior citizens (60 and over) and people with disabilities can go Tuesdays 6am – noon as well as on the days and times assigned to the first letter of their last name.
??Each household is to designate a single person to carry out the grocery shopping
??Shoppers will be required to provide photo id to show proof of their last name
??Physical distancing protocols must be adhered to at all times.Prime Minister Hubert Minnis will provide further details when the House of Assembly meets at 10am on Monday, April 6.
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Strength In Service from onSpot wifi
In marinas from Mile Zero to the Keys, and now into the Chesapeake, onSpot wifi, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is installing what every internet seeking transient and resident wishes for all marinas: fast, reliable Hotspot internet connections. See FOCUS ON onSpot wifi.
During these challenging times, we understand just how important it is to have dependable internet service as well as someone available to assist with any WiFi problems. With this in mind, we have extended our Help Desk hours. Beginning today Sunday, April 5th, you can reach onSpot’s Customer Help Team between 7am and 9pm seven days a week via phone and text at 954-990-0192 or via email at support@onspotwifi.com. Rest assured, we are committed to keeping our WiFi networks up and running.When life returns to normal and you’re traveling again, we’ll be there for you from Maine to Key West and The Bahamas. For a complete list of onSpot Marina Partners visit: https://onspotwifi.com/marina-
partners/ 
means a great network design that works. We take a marina’s WiFi problems and turn them into an amenity that any marina will be proud of.We’re all in this together.Be well and stay safeBob TaylorDesigner and OwnerBe the first to comment!
News from Coastal Review Online
Coastal residents are now coping with disruptive changes in their formerly highly social lives.
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Bahamas Chatter: the Bahamas State of Emergency Proclamation and recent April 3rd “Lock Down” orders
Bahamas Chatter is produced by Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS NET PARTNER, which has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.
Bahamas Chatter: the Bahamas State of Emergency Proclamation and recent April 3rd “Lock Down” orders
the Bahamas State of Emergency Proclamation and recent April 3rd “Lock Down” orders
Posted: 04 Apr 2020 04:00 PM PDT
The Bahamas are trying really hard to ensure the family islands do not get infected with COVID-19. These smaller islands do not have medical facilities for such a situation. COVID-19 as of yesterday, according to Bahamas News sites, is only on Grand Bahamas and Nassau.
There seems to be a bit of misinformation being posted on the internet about what boaters can and can not do in the Bahamas. Some boater are not aware of the Bahamas State of Emergency Proclamation and more recent April 3rd “Lock Down” orders (AKA Do not leave your boat). So below is detailed information from official Bahamas government web site(s) and US Embassy:
From the US Embassy:
“On April 3, the Prime Minister of The Bahamas announced a full lockdown order for all of The Bahamas effective 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 3 through 5:00 a.m. on Monday, April 6. Virtually all businesses and service providers are closed, including grocery stores. All U.S.-bound flights have been canceled. Hospitals, hotels with guests, law enforcement and essential utility personnel are excepted from this around the clock shutdown over this weekend. We urge all U.S. citizens still in The Bahamas and its territorial waters to shelter in place or stay in your home and yard, on your vessel, or in your hotel/lodging until the full lockdown is lifted using whatever resources you have at your disposal until the regular 24-hour curfew regulations resume on Monday, April 6, at 5:01 a.m. ”https://www.bahamas.com/
pressroom/bahamas-ministry- tourism-aviation-statement- covid-19-4 The Emergency Order remains in effect until 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31 [this has been extended], unless otherwise stated. Preventative restrictions are being enforced to prevent further spread of COVID-19, including:
– No visitor shall be permitted to enter and disembark for any reason including transiting through The Bahamas.
– All airports throughout the entire Bahamas, including private airports and fixed-base operations (FBOs), shall be closed to all flights.
– All sea ports shall be closed to regional and international seafaring and private boating.
– Air and sea restrictions do not apply to: cargo flights or cargo ships, commercial courier flights, emergency medical flights or emergency flights approved by the Civil Aviation Authority.
– All international visitors currently in The Bahamas should be prepared to stay for an indefinite period of time.
– No person shall offer for hire or seek to travel on any mail boat, sailing inter island, except for transport of freight; or inter island private commercial sea transport.
– All residents will be placed on a 24-hour curfew and are to remain at home to avoid contact outside of their family, except for those who have been deemed essential workers, or have special permission from the Commissioner of Police.
– Residents can leave their homes for essential travel to the doctor, grocery store, bank, pharmacy or to refuel; as well as for outside exercise, not exceeding an hour and a half per day between the hours of 5 a.m. to 9 p.m., provided that the exercise is conducted in one’s yard or one’s immediate neighborhood and no person shall drive to any place to exercise.
– Proper social distancing guidelines of at least six feet (6ft.) must be followed at all times while outside the home.
– All public beaches, markets and docks will be closed, and no vehicles are permitted on any public or private roads for any purpose other than stated above.Full details of this order and the previous Emergency Order may be found at opmbahamas.com.”
For those posting from the Bahamas, the State of Emergency Proclamation also states:
“no person shall publish or cause to be published, posted or re-posted, over any media platform inclusive of social media, any purported news or report, or purported statement of fact, knowing or having reasonable cause to suspect that the statement is untrue or false or may incite public fear, panic or ethnic hatred.”And as one of the other boaters correctly posted:
“The regulations state that any person who contravenes the provisions commits an offense and is liable to a fine not exceeding $10,000 or a term of imprisonment not exceeding 18 months or both.”
One good reason for the more recent lockdown might be to give the Health Department time to conduct case contact tracing on the last few COVID-19 cases and more testing while everyone is in lockdown (AKA not moving or spreading the virus).
We love the Bahamas and appreciate the steps they are taking to contain COVID-19. Many of the northern islands are still recovering from the last hurricane (e.g. house damage, public water in Grand Bahamas still has salt water incursion). Please help ensure that we do our part by not bring COVID-19 to the family island or into their country. Thx.
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Bahamas Chatter: “Report from the Exumas” plus 1 more
Bahamas Chatter is produced by Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS NET PARTNER, which has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.
Bahamas Chatter: “Report from the Exumas” plus 1 more
Report from the ExumasPosted: 04 Apr 2020 05:50 AM PDT
Restrictions on social contact are being carefully enforced at the local level.
From an official at Staniel Cay:
The folks at Black Point can not come up to Staniel… no travel between islands is allowed except for emergencies.
Cruiser Report from Green Turtle Cay
Posted: 04 Apr 2020 05:21 AM PDT
From a cruiser at Green Turtle Cay:
We went ashore today at New Plymouth – we had dinghied over, being anchored in White Sound near the Green Turtle Club. Our purpose was to buy groceries at Sid’s, apparently the only grocery store open.
As we approached the store, we were met by two policeman (neither dressed in uniforms) who identified themselves as Royal Bahamian Police. We explained that we were only ashore for groceries and that we were immediately returning to the boat thereafter. We also explained that we were in the process of heading north, waiting for a good weather window to leave the Bahamas for the US. They asked for ID and photographed our licenses. They were very pleasant and not threatening, but I think they might have taken pictures of our ID’s so they will know if we are “repeat offenders”.
At the Green Turtle Club prior to heading to New Plymouth, we had no problem going ashore, going in their small store and doing wash. No one batted an eye. We left there after returning from New Plymouth and are now anchored farther north.
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Bahamas Chatter: Extension to stay
Bahamas Chatter is produced by Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS NET PARTNER, which has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.
Bahamas Chatter: Extension to stay
Extension to stayPosted: 03 Apr 2020 03:01 PM PDT
Good afternoon does anyone know the updated rules for foreigners who are already in the Bahamas on a vessel extending their stay through Immigration when you are not supposed to go on land?
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St. Johns Yacht Harbor Update, Stono River, AICW Statute Mile 472.5
Located on the western shore of the Stono River just south of the Waterway’s passage through Wappoo Creek – Elliot Cut and only a very short cruise from Charleston Harbor, St. Johns Yacht Harbor is A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
St. Johns Yacht Harbor is open with reduced hours and manpower. Management office is manned by reduced staff. The store is closed for walk-in sales until further notice. The fuel dock is open from 10AM-4PM daily. Transient and long term slips are still available. For reservations, call 843-557-1027, use Contact/Reservation page on our newly revised website (www.sjyh.com).
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COVID-19 Update: Riviera Dunes Marina Resort, on the Manatee River, off Tampa Bay
A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Riviera Dunes Marina Resort occupies the Manatee River’s northern banks, just east of the easternmost of three bridges crossing the river at Bradenton and Palmetto near charted Craig Point. See FOCUS ON for more on Riviera Dunes Marina Resort.
April 2 2020
Procedures and Guidelines in compliance with the recent Governor’s Order, and under the Florida Emergency Condominium Act
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a statewide Stay-at-Home Mandate that will go into effect Friday morning at 12:01 am. The order states: ” All persons in Florida shall limit their movements and personal interactions outside of their home to only those necessary to obtain or provide essential services or conduct essential activities”. Riviera Dunes Marina will adhere to that order, and will set policies and rules pursuant to that Order as well as under the Florida Emergency Condominium Act, Section 718.
Our primary goal is the safety, health and well-being of all of our owners, employees, tenants and liveaboards.
1) Riviera Dunes Marina has already instituted a policy closing the Marina Office to everyone; no one except Marina employees will be allowed in the office; all owners and tenants must do business with the office over the phone. We will remain open and available via phone at 941-981-5330 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Saturday. Any mail and package deliveries received can be picked up by calling ahead to the Marina Office and we will make arrangements to have your items set outside for you to retrieve.
2) Effective immediately our docks will be open and accessible ONLY to our owners and tenants. This means that no guests will be permitted and no guest parking passes will be issued. Compliance will be monitored by our staff. Dock gates will remain closed and new gate codes will be issued.
3) Vessel repair persons/companies will not be permitted on the docks except for emergency mechanical or electrical repairs. All such emergency access must be approved by the General Manager before vessel repair persons enter the docks.
4) Divers performing boat bottom cleaning, replacement of anodes (zincs), and servicing of through-hull fittings for air conditioning, engines, generators, etc., are permitted, provided they contact the marina office by e-mail the day before their work is scheduled, and provide a list of 1) each boat on which they will be working, and 2) the names of the diver(s) who will be working. If they fail to comply with this advance notice, they will be denied access to the marina.
5) Persons or companies engaged in boat washing, waxing, compounding, or cosmetic repairs, etc. are not permitted on the docks.
6) Boat brokers/sales persons and their clients are not permitted on the docks.
7) The swimming pools will be closed.
As a commercial Condominium Association, RDM provides numerous essential services to our residents and owners, including daily trash pick-up, water service and pump-out services to those owners and tenants. The Marina’s fuel dock will also continue to be open. Use of the laundry facility will continue as an essential service.
We will continue providing these essential services to our owners and tenants during this statewide Stay-At-Home Mandate. We know that some of these rules may be difficult, but we have made careful choices to limit access to our docks to those people and services who are essential.
We ask that you please continue to take the proper precautions of hand washing, distancing, covering coughs, etc., and to refrain from social gatherings, especially groups of more than 10 on the docks and in public areas. Even with groups of that size, proper distancing must apply.
We owe it to each other as owners, employees, tenants, or as members of our live-aboard community, to do our absolute best to keep each other safe.
Dated: April 2,2020
Regards,
RDMCA Board
Riviera Dunes Marina
(941) 981-5330 Office
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NC Document for Boaters – “Social Distancing”
For all our sakes, PLEASE TAKE HEED!
NC Document for Boaters – “Social Distancing”
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Florida Enacts Check Points on Northern Border
The Florida Governor’s executive order includes Waterway check points.
DeSantis orders checkpoints near northern border
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Bahamas Chatter: “Royal Bahamas Police Force Order” plus 2 more
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Bahamas Chatter: “Royal Bahamas Police Force Order” plus 2 more
- Royal Bahamas Police Force Order
- No domestic travel by boat order
- Cruisers Going Ashore in the Bahamas
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