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    • Makers Air, Premiere Air Service for the Bahamas

      After seventeen years Watermakers Air was re-branded as Makers Air in 2019 and is the favorite air service to the Bahamas from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Growing from its initial operations servicing Staniel Cay, Makers Air is today’s premier air service to and from the Out Islands of the Bahamas.

       
      Makers Air is available to take you home. Our fleet of Cessna Grand Caravans and dedicated crew are ready to fly you wherever you need to go.
       
      With various options such as Scheduled Flights, Shared Charters, and Private Charters, our reservations team is standing by to assist with your travel needs.
       
      Click our Take Me Home form and one of our agents will immediately contact you.
       
      Trust Makers to take you home.
       
      Sincerely,
       
      Makers Air
      MakersAir.com 954.771.0330
       
      Makers Air | Hangar 19, 2331 NW 55th Court, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

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    • Slip Availability, Albemarle Plantation Marina, Albemarle Sound, NC


      Our marina is your boating access to Albemarle Sound, the largest freshwater sound in the country—55 miles long and 15 miles at its widest point. Placed strategically at the mouth of Yeopim Creek, the marina is just beyond the high insurance line saving boaters significantly on their insurance rates.

      Albemarle Plantation Marina,  a port on the Albemarle Loop, both CRUISERS NET SPONSORs, is located just off the AICW on the northern shores of Albemarle Sound on Yeopim River/Creek.

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net North Carolina Marina Directory Listing For Albemarle Plantation Marina

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Albemarle Plantation Marina

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    • Keep Our Ramps Open! MIATC, Martin County, FL


       Fort Pierce City Marina 1 Avenue A, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 (772) 464-1245 Facsimile (772) 464-2589

      At the intersection of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and the Okeechobee Waterway, Martin County, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is home to Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast and a hub of boating activity and events of interest to boaters.

      To the Martin County Boating Community:
      We want to keep our ramps, sandbars, and marinas OPEN. Let’s follow the social distancing guidelines that have been set in place. For example: keep boats 6’-10’ apart at the sandbar, no groups of 10 or more people who aren’t 6’ apart, and no big parties on boats tied together.
      Let’s be kind to one another and keep our unique Martin County lifestyle afloat during this difficult time. We have outstanding leadership in Martin County doing everything they can to keep our way of life open for business, let’s do our part to insure we keep it that way!
      Visit the MIATC website homepage for information on programs available for you and your employees.
      MIATC | PO Box 1639Stuart, FL 34997

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Intersection of AICW/Okeechobee Waterway

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      1. Scott Walker -  March 27, 2020 - 2:45 pm

        This is an absolitely foolhardy idea and the MIATC should know better. It has been shown over and over that people don't control themselves especially weekend party boaters. The closure of ramps and marinas in Miami, Broward and Palm Beach counties was due to the poor behaviour of boaters AFTER they had been asked to do the same thing without avail. It's sad to say but if you truly wanted to help stop this virus, you would be requesting the closures to help protect people from themselves.

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    • Bahamas Chatter: All ports of entry are closed to pleasure yachts

      Explorer Charts - the best charts for the Bahamas and Exumas

      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: All ports of entry are closed to pleasure yachts
      All ports of entry are closed to pleasure yachts

      Posted: 24 Mar 2020 06:04 AM PDT

      The Prime Minister of The Bahamas has declared that: “All seaports also will be closed to regional and international seafaring and private boating; and no visitor is permitted to enter and disembark for any reason, including transmitting through The Bahamas.”

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    • SC Department of Natural Resources Cancellations and Closures

      In accordance with directives issued by Gov. Henry McMaster, the Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, SCDNR has canceled, postponed or closed several programs and events.

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      Updated Tuesday March 24, 2020

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      Cancellations & Closures

      SCDNR continues to monitor COVID-19. In accordance with directives issued by Gov. Henry McMaster, the Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, SCDNR has canceled, postponed or closed several programs and events.

      View a complete and updated list.

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      Following are SCDNR-related cancellations:

      • 2020 Turkey Lottery Hunts – all dates, all hunts on properties have been canceled
      • SC Archery in the Schools Program State Championship (March 24-26)
      • The Palmetto Sportsmen’s Classic (March 27-29)
      • The Youth Bass Fishing Championship (March 27-28) – Postponed
      • All in-person boater and hunter education classes are canceled until March 30.
      • Coyote Management Workshop – Webb Wildlife Center (April 2-3)
      • Fish Brosnan Forest Fishing Rodeo (April 4)
      • Table Rock State Park Fishing Clinics (April 4 & April 18)
      • Diversity Outreach Program – Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve Nature Walk (April 11)

      • Diversity Outreach Program – Volunteer Lab Day at Parker Annex Archaeology Center (April 13)
      • SC Envirothon Competition (April 24) – Postponed
      • Blue Hole Recreation Area Fishing Rodeo (April 25) – Postponed

      • Historic Camden, Kershaw County Fishing Rodeo (April 25)
      • 8 Oaks Park, Georgetown County Fishing Rodeo (April 25)
      • Charles Town Landing, Charleston County Fishing Rodeo (April 25)
      • Blue Heron, Jasper County Fishing Rodeo (April 25)
      • Barnwell County Fishing Rodeo (May 2)
      • Diversity Outreach Program – Margaret H. Lloyd (Camden) Nature Hike (May 23)
      • Sun City Grandparents Park Fishing Clinics (May 16, June 20, July 18)
      • All volunteer lab days at Parker Annex Archaeology Center are canceled until further notice.
      • All Trailer and Take One Make One (TOMO) events are canceled until further notice.

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      Following are SCDNR-related closures:

      • The St. Stephen’s Fish Lift (Shad cam available)
      • All SCDNR freshwater fish hatcheries (still operational, but closed to public)
      • All SCDNR-managed shooting ranges
      • U.S. Department of Energy has closed Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve in Aiken County until further notice.
      • Duke Energy has closed Bad Creek Hydro Project and Musterground Road in Oconee. The Oconee County access to the Jocassee Gorges is closed to vehicles. The gates will be locked until further notice. This also closes some vehicle access points to the Foothills Trail.

      At this time, COVID-19 has not impacted season dates or regulations of upcoming hunting or fishing seasons.

      Wildlife Management Areas, except Crackerneck, are open in accordance with their regular schedule.

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    • Punta Gorda Industry Update 3/24/2020: Resources, Assessment, and Information


      Punta Gorda, on beautiful Charlotte Harbor on Florida’s West Coast, is home to Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR! See Updated Hours.

      Industry Update 3/34/2020: Resources, Assessment, and Information

      Click Here To View the Western Florida Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Fishermen’s Village

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Fishermen’s Village

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    • Florida Keys Government Declares State of Emergency and Closed to Visitors

      Monroe County and the city of Key West declared a state of emergency Sunday in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Monroe County encompasses all the Keys. See Virus News for more local input.

      3/24/20 The Florida Keys have been closed to tourists and visitors as part of coronavirus fight
      Sun Sentinel

      Click link for Florida Keys government declare state of emergency
      Miami Herald

      Monroe County, FL – Official Website

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    • Present and Future Environmental Latest Concerns for Southeast Coastal Waters

      Future environmental concerns, such as coral collapse, lionfish, blue and green algae blooms, the impact of dredging, water levels in Lake Okeechobee and rising sea levels in general, all remain for our coastal waters after this past year of ecological and economic disasters of red tide and sargassum blooms in Florida.

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      3/24/20 Stage Set For Battle Over Clean Water Rule
      Coastal Review Online

      3/12/20 Report Shows Results From Year Of Taking Trash Off Keys ReefWLRN

      3/11/20 Beach Advisories Issued for St. Simons Island & Jekyll Island Beaches
      GA DNR

      3/11/20 Beach Advisories Issued on Tybee Island
      GA DNR

      2/29/20 Sargassum Plagues Atlantic Coast Communities and Anglers
      Sport Fishing

      2/27/20 The troubled reefs in the Keys just got some help. United Arab Emirates donates $3.5M.
      Miami Herald

      2/26/20 Beaufort Board Backs Marine Debris Effort
      Coastal Review Online

      2/26/20 Five million secured for water quality
      Florida Keys Weekly

      2/20/20 Reefs under siege: Oceans could lose all their coral by 2100
      NBC News

      2/16/20 ‘Invisible oil’ from 2010 spill may have reached Florida Keys

      Press Herald

      Oil and dispersant on the water’s surface in the Gulf of Mexico on May 20, 2010, a month after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill began. James Edward Bates/Biloxi Sun Herald/TNS

      2/12/20 Village to try once more to curb plastics
      KeysNews.com

      2/7/20 Not All In-Home Water Filters Equal: Study
      Coastal Review Online

      2/7/20 Harmful Algal Bloom Task Force Releases Initial Recommendations
      Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

      2/6/20 Recycling Issues Compound Debris Problem
      Coastal Review Online

      2/5/20 Group: Lack of fresh water again threatening bay
      KeysNews.com

      2/5/20 Marine Debris Effort Adds Focus On Recycling
      Coastal Review Online

      1/30/20 Report Details Increasing Climate Threats
      Coastal Review Online

      1/9/20 Some Hopeful News About Florida’s Environment for A Change
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      1/7/20 BTT committed to conservation and restoration of the Florida Keys marine environment
      Florida Keys Weekly

      1/7/20 ‘Fix the water, protect the habitat and pass on a pristine Florida Keys to future generations’ 
      Florida Keys Weekly

      1/3/20 Ocean Acidification Threatens the US Economy
      Scientific American

      1/3/20 Five environmental fights to watch in 2020
      The Hill

      1/3/20 How Will Climate Change Impact the Gulf Stream?
      State of the Planet (press release) (blog)

      1/2/20 Federation, Partners Focus on Water Quality
      Coastal Review Online

      1/1/20 Beach Advisories Issued for St. Simons Island & Jekyll Island Beaches
      Coastal Review Online

      1/1/20 Beach Advisories Issued on Tybee Island
      Coastal Review Online

      12/28/19 ‘Protecting Paradise’ features champions of the environment in the Keys
      Miami Herald

      12/26/19 Keys awash in water-related news during year
      KeysNews.com

      12/21/19 How Microbes Reflect the Health of Coral Reefs
      Marine Technology News

      12/18/19 A federal plan to save coral reefs
      Grist

      12/7/19 “There’s poison in our water.”
      Florida Keys Weekly

      12/6/19 Conservation groups locked in legal fight over seismic surveys off Atlantic coast
      WTOC

      12/6/19 Disease wastes South Florida’s corals, despite end of bleaching
      Valliant News

      12/4/19 Toxic Algae Bloom Closes 25 Beaches On Mississippi‘s Coast
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      11/22/19 Deadly coral disease has spread throughout Florida’s reefs
      Florida Phoenix

      11/19/2019 Submerged Vegetation Mirrors Coast’s Health
      Coastal Review Online

      11/1/19 FIU talk explains why sonar and seismic testing harm marine mammals
      Florida Keys Weekly

      10/31/19 While red tide persists in Collier, Sarasota-Manatee levels normal
      Sarasota Herald-Tribune

      10/30/19 Beach Advisory Issued for North Beach on Jekyll Island
      GADNR/Coastal Resources Division

      10/23/19 Dead Fish, Toxic Scent on Florida’s SW Beaches Could be Red Tide from Nestor
      NBC 6 South Florida

      10/23/19 Beach Advisory Issued for Driftwood Beach on Jekyll Island
      GADNR/Coastal Resources

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      10/15/19 King tides: South Florida’s had 4 straight days of record high tides
      Palm Beach Post

      10/14/19 New Study Shows Higher Levels of PFAS
      Coastal Review Online

      10/7/19 I am docked Norfolk at the Waterside Marina downtown. The high tide comes within a couple inches of flooding their inner docks. Over in Portsmouth it already does crest the public facedocks there.
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      10/6/19 UN Climate Change Report Projects Bleak Future For Ocean Health
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      10/6/19 Red tide counts growing along Southwest Florida coast, fish kills reported in Collier
      The News-Press

      10/6/19 Naples, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs report red tide; will it return to Florida east coast?
      TCPalm

      10/6/19 Red Tide is back in southwest Florida
      Tampa Bay Times

      10/6/19 Red tide returns: Harmful algae appears again in parts of Florida
      WTSP.com

      10/6/19 Beachgoers in some counties — among them Broward — are likely being exposed to harmful bacteria
      SunSentinel

      10/2/19 NOAA Awards $10.2 Million for Harmful Algal Bloom Research
      SRQ Magazine

      10/2/19 FSU Researchers: Multifactor models reveal worse picture of climate change impact on marine life

      Florida State News

      10/2/19 Florida is in for more dead corals, sea rise and floods, says new UN climate report
      Phys.Org

      10/2/19 In Florida, Flushing the Toilet Is Threatened by Rising Sea Levels for Tens of Thousands of …
      The Weather Channel

      10/1/19 Look for ‘Climate Change’ to Be Referenced in Florida’s Blue-Green Algae Report
      News Talk Florida

      9/28/19 Gulf Stream slowing down; that could mean rising seas, hotter Florida
      Walton Sun

       

      9/27/19 Coral Reefs

       Threatened by Mysterious Disease Compared to Ebola
      Newsweek

      9/26/19 Fort Myers Beach new mini reefs to keep marine life healthy, fight red tide
      Wink News

      9/25/19 Seaweed is gobbling up Mexican beaches
      CNET

       

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      Comments from Cruisers (2)

      1. Patti Holma -  January 11, 2019 - 10:36 am

        Any info on the east coast?

        • Cruisers' Net -  January 14, 2019 - 12:55 pm

          Patti – I think this report addresses thru title only, so E. Coast not as sever as Gulf. In fact we see very little on that side except around St Lucie area “maybe”

    • News from New Bern Grand Marina, Neuse River, NC


      New Bern Grand Marina Yacht Club

      New Bern Grand Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, lies in the heart of downtown New Bern, North Carolina, along Trent River’s northern banks between Trent River highway and railroad bridges. See Updates for recent news from New Bern Grand Marina.

      It has been a beautiful winter in the lovely historic district of New Bern, NC. Mild, temperate weather has offered temperatures recently in the 70’s & 80’s. Our mild winter has refreshed the souls of many and we are looking forward to wonderful new year.

      3/23/20 We are seeing an increase in reservation requests as the cruisers begin to head north, however, we are now operating on a wait list into April. We are adding folks to the reservation log and asking them to call ahead to confirm availability. As you are probably aware, we have to monitor and pay close attention to any updates governing port laws and boating. As of right now, we are able to assist boaters and can take reservations.

      As for fuel, the Galley marina is the closest marina with fuel. Last I heard, all was good with fuel supply.
      Millissa

      Long Term Boat Slip Rentals Available—Boat Slip Ownership Program

      Ask About The Marina’s Come, Stay & Play Promo-Save $150 or 12%!

      Discover Boating in historic New Bern.  We have a number of boat slips available for purchase during our renovation phase.

      · Come see the marina and NC’s original capital city!

      · Restaurants, shopping, dining—all within minutes of the marina!

      · 10 minutes from EWN Regional Airport!

      · Home of Hatteras Yachts!

      Meet Our Team – New Bern Grand Marina Yacht Club

      Click Here To View the Cruisers Net North Carolina Marina Directory Listing For New Bern Grand Marina

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of New Bern Grand Marina

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    • Bahamas Chatter: plus 1 more

      Explorer Charts - the best charts for the Bahamas and Exumas

      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: plus 1 more

      Posted: 20 Mar 2020 06:08 AM PDT

      It has just come to our attention that there are a number of boats heading north from the Caribbean with no Explorer hard-copy charts aboard and no way to get them before coming back through The Bahamas. We are happy to say that we have a number of choices for such a time as this. Here are some options to look into before leaving the Caribbean for northern ports.
      EXPLORER ELECTRONIC PARTNERS
      CHARTPLOTTERS
      NAVICO/C-MAP
      SIMRAD/LOWRANCE/RAYMARINE

      SOFTWARE
      MAPMEDIA/MAXSEA/TIMEZERO/NOBELTEC
      FURUNO
      ROSE POINT/ COASTAL EXPLORER
      APPS
      AQUAMAP
      EMBARK (C-MAP)
      iNavX
      TZ iBoat (Time Zero)
      Wising you safe passage,
      Monty and Sara Lewis

      US State Dept Advisory

      Posted: 19 Mar 2020 03:49 PM PDT

      Global Health Advisory
      March 19, 2020

      Level 4: Do Not Travel

      The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19. In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period. U.S. citizens who live abroad should avoid all international travel. Many countries are experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and implementing travel restrictions and mandatory quarantines, closing borders, and prohibiting non-citizens from entry with little advance notice. Airlines have cancelled many international flights and several cruise operators have suspended operations or cancelled trips. If you choose to travel internationally, your travel plans may be severely disrupted, and you may be forced to remain outside of the United States for an indefinite timeframe.

      On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure of U.S. personnel and family members from any diplomatic or consular post in the world who have determined they are at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to COVID-19 or who have requested departure based on a commensurate justification. These departures may limit the ability of U.S. Embassies and consulates to provide services to U.S. citizens.

      For the latest information regarding COVID-19, please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website.

      You are encouraged to visit travel.state.gov to view individual Travel Advisories for the most urgent threats to safety and security. Please also visit the website of the relevant U.S. embassy or consulate to see information on entry restrictions, foreign quarantine policies, and urgent health information provided by local governments.

      Travelers are urged to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. The Department uses these Alerts to convey information about terrorist threats, security incidents, planned demonstrations, natural disasters, etc. In an emergency, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate or call the following numbers: 1(888) 407-4747 (toll-free in the United States and Canada) or 1 (202) 501-4444 from other countries or jurisdictions.

      If you decide to travel abroad or are already outside the United States:

      Consider returning to your country of residence immediately using whatever commercial means are available.
      Have a travel plan that does not rely on the U.S. Government for assistance.
      Review and follow the
      CDC’s guidelines for the prevention of coronavirus.
      Check with your airline, cruise lines, or travel operators regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
      Visit state.gov to view individual Travel Advisories for the most urgent threats to safety and security.
      Visit our Embassy webpages on COVID-19 for information on conditions in each country or jurisdiction.
      Visit theDepartment of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States

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    • Curbside/Dockside Pick-Up Now Available for To-Go Orders

      As more and more businesses, including restaurant dining rooms, are closed, a number of restaurants along the Waterway are offering take-out orders, some even offering delivery service. The CDC has declared take-out orders to be safe, especially meals that require re-heating.

      If you take advantage of a restaurant’s take-out offers, please let us hear from you.

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    • Bahamas Chatter: “Proclamation by Bahamas Governor General (Virus)” plus 1 more

      Explorer Charts - the best charts for the Bahamas and Exumas

      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: “Proclamation by Bahamas Governor General (Virus)” plus 1 more
      Proclamation by Bahamas Governor General (Virus)

      Posted: 19 Mar 2020 08:20 AM PDT

      From the Nassau Guardian, March 18, 2020

      Governor General C.A. Smith will declare a state of public emergency in The Bahamas today due to the presence of COVID-19 in the country, documents obtained by The Nassau Guardian show.

      The declaration will be made in an emergency proclamation, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament today, and allows the governor general, under the Emergency Powers Act, to make regulations for securing public safety and the defense of The Bahamas, among other things.

      The Nassau Guardian understands that the government will also table the Emergency Powers (COVID 19) Regulations, 2020, today.

      The regulations grant wide-ranging powers to the prime minister that will allow for, among other things, the detention of people infected with COVID-19 or those who traveled to infected places; the possible prohibition of assembly of two or more people in any specific area; the requisition of any building, ship or aircraft; a curfew; social distancing and isolation orders; restricted access to specified areas; and the prohibition of publishing or re-posting false stories.

      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.

      Proclamation

      The proclamation reads in part: “…I am satisfied that due to the confirmation of the presence of COVID-19 in The Bahamas, a state of public emergency exists in The Bahamas as a result of the aforementioned circumstances.

      “Now, therefore, I, the Most Honourable Cornelius Alvin Smith, governor general of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, in exercise of the powers conferred upon me by Article 29 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, hereby declare that: with effect from the 17th day of March 2020, a state of public emergency exists in The Bahamas.

      “This proclamation of emergency shall cease to be in force at the expiration of a period of fourteen days from the date hereof, or such longer period as may be provided for by a resolution passed by each House of Parliament approving its continuance in force for a further period, not exceeding six months, beginning on the date on which it would otherwise expire, the proclamation shall if not sooner revoked, continue in force for that further period.”

      Curfew and assembly

      According to the regulations, the prime minister may, by order, “require every person within any area specified in the order to remain within doors between such hours as may be specified in the order, and any person who within any area so specified is or remains outdoors between such hours without a permit in writing from the competent authority, or some person duly authorized by the competent authority, commits an offense”.

      The regulations also empower the prime minister to, by an order, prohibit the assembly of two or more persons in a public space in any area specified, in the interest of public health safety.

      Fake news

      Under the regulations, 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.

      Quarantine

      The prime minister may also, by order, impose isolation on all individuals within a particular area, island or the entire country in the interest of public health, the regulations state.

      “Where isolation has been imposed, the competent authority may: require the closure of all educational or religious institutions in the area specified; require the closure of any business or organization that caters to the general public in the areas so specified, unless permitted otherwise by the order; prohibit the visitation by persons at all residential care establishments; prohibit the visitation by persons at all correctional facilities; require every person to confine himself at his place of residence, unless otherwise specified by the order; permit the travel of persons to a grocery store, gas station, pharmacy, doctor, hospital or such other place as may be specified in the order,” according to the regulations.

      It adds that any order regarding isolation and social distancing will not prohibit a person from going outdoors within the enclosed yard or space of that person’s residence.

      Essential services

      The regulations will also empower the governor general to requisition any essential service.

      The regulations state that such services include those maintained or operated by the government, or by any public or private enterprise including: the storage, purification or distribution of water for public use; the storage, collection and treatment and disposal of sewage, garbage or refuse; the manufacture, storage or distribution of gas for use by the public; the removal, handling or burial of deceased persons or disposal of dead animals.

      Under the regulations, the governor general may appoint a controller of any essential service. That person will be entitled to “take possession of all premises and assets of every description (other than money or securities of money)…”

      Goods and services

      The prime minister may also, by order, in consultation with the minister of finance, waive the application of any rules or law governing the procurement of goods and services.

      The regulations require that the minister of finance will, within six weeks of the expiration of the proclamation of emergency, lay a report before the House of Assembly detailing: the total expenditure of the goods and services procured; the suppliers of the goods and services procured; and the reasons for the use of the suppliers of the goods and the providers of the services.

      The prime minister may also waive or vary the payment of any fees for the testing and medical services rendered at any public hospital or healthcare facility in relation to COVID-19.

      Finally, the regulations also empower the governor general, if need be, to authorize international or regional military or police forces as may be requested by the government, to serve as peace officers and assist in the storage, safe keeping or distribution of relief supplies; the provision of any essential services and the maintenance of public order.

      The move comes after The Bahamas confirmed its first case of COVID-19 over the weekend.

      The patient is a 61-year-old woman with no relevant travel history. At last report she was in stable condition.

      The virus has spread throughout the globe, ravaging economies in the process.

      COVID-19, which originated in Wuhan, China, late last year, causes cough, fever and in severe cases pneumonia. The virus has killed more than 7,300 people worldwide. There are over 185,000 cases and over 80,000 people have recovered from the virus.

      During a national address on Sunday, Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis announced the closure of all schools until April 14.

      He also announced that foreign nationals who have traveled within the last 20 days from the United Kingdom, Ireland and Europe, will be prohibited entry into The Bahamas.

      Travel restrictions were already in place for Italy, Iran, South Korea and China.

      As major cruise lines from the U.S. announced that cruises will be suspended for one month, Minnis said that COVID-19 will have a tremendous and widespread economic impact on the country.

      “Even as we prepare and pray that few Bahamians are harmed by this virus, the economic impact of this crisis will be widespread,” he said.

      “We are fighting for our health and economic well-being at the same time.”

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    • WaterNews You Can Use, Southwest Florida Water Management District, Mar 19

      Lots of water saving ideas for our readers who still maintain a land based domicile.

      WaterNews You Can Use

      Lake Seminole dredging
      Conservation and Restoration

      Dredging Project Helps Improve Water Quality in Pinellas County

      A project co-funded by the District is working to improve water quality in a Pinellas County lake. The project aims to reduce nitrogen and muck build-up in Lake Seminole, which will reduce the number of algae blooms. Watch this video to learn more about this project. WATCH »

      Aerial photo of forest

      Helicopters Help Spot Invasive Species

      District staff are using aerial surveying to locate Old World climbing fern, an invasive plant species. To learn more about the process, watch this video.

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      Learn the Easy Steps to Test Your Rain Sensor

      Do you own a rain sensor but don’t know if it’s working properly? This video can help you learn how to test it in a few easy steps. Watch this animation to learn more.

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    • FOCUS ON Windmill Harbour Marina


      Windmill Harbour Marina, Hilton Head SC

      Windmill Harbour Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located on Skull Creek, on the shores of Hilton Head Island. 

       

       

       

      WINDMILL HARBOUR MARINA

      Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 

      Okay, you are planning your cruise and you want to really enjoy the beauty of the coastal Carolinas. Checking around you find Hilton Head Island popping up on your radar. In the words of the master Jimmy Buffett, there is this “One Particular Harbor” and this one is Windmill Harbour Marina on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, one of only three privately locked marina harbors along the east coast of the USA. The best port in a storm or at any other time! Located along the Atlantic ICW at mile marker 558. Need a little more detail? Well, Windmill Harbour Marina is one-half mile south of the Pinckney Island Bridge; 500 yards south of Green #27 channel marker and one-half mile north of Green #29 in the Calibogue Sound.

      GPS Latitude: 32° 12′ 54.49″ N
      GPS Longitude: 80° 46′ 59.57″ W

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

      Windmill Harbour is the South Carolina Lowcountry’s best-kept secret as one of the most gorgeous waterside communities around. With its direct access to the Atlantic ICW, Windmill Harbour is the natural home to a variety of different boaters, from small center console fishing boats to larger cruising and sportfishing boats. There is also a significant fleet of Harbor 20s participating in class racing. In fact, there are numerous cruising and sailing activities including the Calibogue Cup, Harbour Town Cup, and Ocean Challenge.

      Each year in May, Windmill Harbour Marina hosts Hilton Head Island Boat Show with over 80 boats on display, equipment demonstrations, seminars, live music, and plenty of friendly folks to chat with, supplemented with delicious food and beverages.

      There will be over 80 boats on display, equipment demonstrations, seminars, live music, and plenty of friendly folks to chat with, supplemented with delicious food and beverages.

      Windmill Harbour welcomes transient boaters cruising along the Intracoastal Waterway. This marina’s lock system is one of its biggest attractions since it offers protection from tides, strong currents, and storms. The marina’s boats are in deep water all day, every day, without an 8-foot rising or falling tide. At Windmill Harbour, there are no half-hour or longer trips in “no-wake zones” to enter or exit the harbor, and you can experience “tide free” docking. The Harbour staff are onsite seven days a week and will welcome you with easy instructions to enter the lock. It will accommodate vessels up to 70-feet long with a beam of up to 19ft. Visitors from cooperating Yacht Clubs can ask for a guest membership for dining at the on-site South Carolina Yacht Club.

      Windmill Harbour Marina has all the facilities and amenities to make you feel as “at home” as possible.

      • High Speed Fueling
      • Wifi from OnSpot Wifi
      • Ships’ store
      • Pump out facility
      • Easy access to Hilton Head and Savannah Airports
      • Harborside restrooms and showers
      • Laundry facilities
      • Current and tide free docking
      • Constant 8′ depth
      • 258 slips from 25′ to 70′
      • 15.5-acre harbor
      • Direct access to Intracoastal Waterway and Calibogue Sound
      • 24 hr security
      • Yacht sales and brokerage
      • Transients welcome
      • Pet-Friendly neighborhood with dog park
      • Boat slip sales and rentals
      • Reasonable rates
      • On-call maintenance includes boat cleaning, engine repair, electronics, and canvas
      • Home of the elegant South Carolina Yacht Club with fine dining, swimming, tennis, sauna, hot tub, showers, and locker room
      • Close to supermarkets, restaurants, shopping, lodging, and golf

      Upon your arrival you will find yourself nestled in a unique residential environment of southern charm and old Charleston style homes; where you will be greeted and treated with all the warmth of South Carolina hospitality. Windmill Harbour is South Carolina’s Lowcountry’s best-kept secret.

      The unique history, breathtaking beauty, and meticulous planning surrounding this unique harbor have made Windmill Harbour a premier marina community in the South Carolina Lowcountry. Its vibrancy and growth are a testament to its founders and its residents.

      So, as you start charting your course north this spring, be sure to enjoy all that Hilton Head Island has to entertain you. Set a course that includes some time at Windmill Harbour Marina to enjoy true southern maritime hospitality.

      Give them a call now and reserve your spot. Watch springtime in the South burst forth in all its splendor.

      Contact Jake McMillan, the Harbourmaster, on VHF Channel 14 or by phone at 843-681-9235 for transient or long term Boat Slip rentals. Or email at windmillharbourmaster@gmail.com

      Click Here To View the South Carolina Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For Windmill Harbour Marina

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Windmill Harbour Marina

       

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    • NOAA: Progress Report: Unmapped U.S. Waters

      The progress made in mapping U.S. waters through 2019 represents the cumulative work of federal and state agencies, nongovernmental organizations, private contracting partners, and crowd-sourced contributions.

      NOAA announces new progress report on mapping 
      U.S. ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes waters
      NOAA released the first annual report on the progress made in mapping U.S. ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes waters. Knowledge of the depth, shape, and composition of the seafloor are foundational data elements necessary to explore, sustainably develop, understand, conserve, and manage our coastal and offshore natural resources. The 2019 Presidential Memorandum on Ocean Mapping of the United States Exclusive Economic Zone and the Shoreline and Nearshore of Alaska and the global Seabed 2030 initiative make comprehensive ocean mapping a priority for the coming decade. The Unmapped U.S. Waters report tracks progress toward these important goals.
      “The progress made in mapping U.S. waters through 2019 represents the cumulative work of federal and state agencies, nongovernmental organizations, private contracting partners, and crowdsourced contributions,” said Rear Adm. Shepard Smith, director of NOAA’s Office of Coast Survey. “Partnerships and advances in technology are key to making significant progress toward our common goal of completely mapping U.S. waters.”
      Pulling from an analysis of publicly available bathymetry, the report presents the percentage of unmapped U.S. waters by region and shows our progress towards filling these basic bathymetry data gaps with each passing year. At the end of 2019, the latest analysis yielded the following results:
      Percent of U.S. waters that remain unmapped in 2019:
      • U.S. total – 54% of 3,592,000 square nautical miles (snm)
      • Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico – 43% of 472,200 snm
      • Great Lakes – 95% of 46,600 snm
      • Caribbean – 42% of 61,600 snm
      • Alaska – 72% of 1,080,200 snm
      • Pacific (California, Oregon, Washington) – 24% of 239,700 snm
      • Pacific Remote Islands and Hawaii – 50% of 1,691,700 snm

      Multibeam and lidar surveys are the two primary sources of bathymetry needed to fill these gaps.  In support of the integrated ocean and coastal mapping goal to “map once, use many times,” all of the data collected in this effort are publicly available to benefit numerous user communities. For the latest status on these efforts and how you can contribute, visit http://iocm.noaa.gov/seabed-2030.html.

      The pdf version of Progress Report: Unmapped U.S. Waters is available from: https://iocm.noaa.gov/seabed-2030/mapping-progress-report2020.pdf.
      NOAA Office of Coast Survey is the nation’s nautical chartmaker. Originally formed by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807, Coast Survey updates charts, surveys the coastal seafloor, responds to maritime emergencies, and searches for underwater obstructions that pose a danger to navigation.   
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      NOAA Office of Coast Survey, 1315 East-West Highway, SSMC3 #6509, Silver Spring, MD 20906

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    • Bahamas Chatter: Corona virus

      Explorer Charts - the best charts for the Bahamas and Exumas

      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: Corona virus
      Corona virus

      Posted: 17 Mar 2020 05:31 AM PDT

      Does anyone know if the Bahamas are going to close their borders to cruisers due to the Corona virus?

      Comments from Cruisers (1)

      1. Beth Devenis -  March 18, 2020 - 9:19 am

        As of today March 18, borders are open to North Americans. Closed to Europe, South Korea, China and a few other Hot spots. There will be a 10 AM update from PM today

        Reply to Beth
    • “Going North” by Bob Sherer, March 19, Stock Island Marina Village, CANCELLED

      This presentation by author and experienced cruiser, Bob Sherer, HAS BEEN CANCELLED.

      Robert Sherer
      March 2 at 12:24 PM
      “Going North” from Key West to Hampton, VA by Bob423

      I will be giving a “Going North” presentation (see agenda below) at the Stock Island Marina Village on 3/19/2020. There is no fee for the event. Come one, come all. It will be informative and fun. There will be door prizes too! The event is open to all.
      https://stockislandmarina.com/

      12:30 – 1:30
      Have lunch with Bob423, meet and greet. I will need lunch and you’re invited too at Matt’s Stock Island Kitchen and Bar, it’s excellent!

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