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    • All Florida Keys Cruising News

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      Below, you will discover our COMPLETE listing of Florida Keys cruising news/postings from fellow cruisers, arranged in chronological order, based on publication date. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO NARROW YOUR SELECTION of FLK cruising news to those messages which pertain to a specific geographic sub-region, locate the RED, vertically stacked menu, on the right side of this, and all Cruisers’ Net pages. Click on “Florida Keys.” A drop down menu will appear, with a blue background, Now, click on “FLK Regional Cruising News.” A sub-drop-down menu will now appear, listing 13 Florida Keys geographic sub-regions. Select your waters of interest, and after clicking on your choice, a list of messages will appear, confined to the sub-region you have picked!

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    • LNM: Off GIWW, Tampa Bay Cut G Channel Lighted Buoy 1G Extinguished


      SAFETY/TAMPA BAY/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0264-26


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      TAMPA BAY CUT G CH LB 1G (LLNR 23660) IS RIDING LOW. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//262359Z AUG 26//

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      0: llnr: 23660 District: 07 lat/lon: 27.783920,-82.528394 Desc: Tampa Bay Cut G Channel Lighted Buoy 1G

      WW: blat (27.91773) , blon (-82.83049) , bWWid (48) , bMM (131.9) , bDOffWW (20.6) , bAbbrev (GIWW) , bWWName (Western Florida.gpx)

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    • LNM: Off WW, Hillsborough Cut C Channel Lighted Buoy 11 Extinguished


      SAFETY/TAMPA BAY/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0263-26


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      HILLSBOROUGH CUT C CH LT BUOY 11 (LLNR 23195) IS RPTD RIDING LOW. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//262359Z AUG 26//

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      0: llnr: 23195 District: 07 lat/lon: 27.812128,-82.452744 Desc: Hillsborough Cut C Channel Lighted Buoy 11

      WW: blat (26.52625) , blon (-82.00012) , bWWid (37) , bMM (147.3) , bDOffWW (93.1) , bAbbrev (OWW) , bWWName (Okeechobee.gpx)

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    • Sharks can hear you swimming from 100 feet away… SunSentinel


      https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/08/11/king-tides-return-to-south-florida-heres-what-to-expect

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    • LNM: Off AIWW MM:1,094.1, John A Brennan Channel Light 16 Extinguished


      SAFETY/BISCAYNE BAY/ATON/SEC MIA BNM 0077-26


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      1. JOHN A. BRENNAN CHANNEL LIGHT 16 (LLNR 49050) IS EXTINGUISHED.
      2. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//251841Z AUG 26//

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      0: llnr: 49050 District: 07 lat/lon: 25.723727,-80.234059 Desc: John A Brennan Channel Light 16

      WW: blat (25.71247) , blon (-80.19038) , bWWid (5) , bMM (1,094.1) , bDOffWW (2.8) , bAbbrev (AIWW) , bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)

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    • LNM: Off AIWW-Hawk Channel MM:1,218.1, Brinton Channel Daybeacon 4 Off Station


      SAFETY/KEMP CHANNEL/ATON/SEC SKW BNM 0093-26


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      Brinton Channel Daybeacon 4 (LLNR 14115) has been reported as off station. All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution.
      CANCEL AT//241654Z AUG 26//

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      0: llnr: 14115 District: 07 lat/lon: 24.661810,-81.463694 Desc: Brinton Channel Daybeacon 4

      WW: blat (24.59265) , blon (-81.45126) , bWWid (102) , bMM (1,218.1) , bDOffWW (4.8) , bAbbrev (AIWW-Hawk Channel) , bWWName (Hawk Channel.gpx)

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    • LNM: Off WW, NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing for Aug 09, 2026 18:00


      NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing for Aug 09, 2026


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      Good Afternoon Mariners,

      The latest edition of the Marine Weather Briefing can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=phwqGUJkZ2A

      Key Messages for this briefing: – Fresh to strong E to NE winds and rough seas prevail in the Caribbean through late week. – Shower and thunderstorm coverage will increase as each tropical wave moves westward. – A tropical wave approaching 40W has a Low chance (as of Sun Aug 9) of tropical cyclone formation within 7 days. – A tropical wave emerging off Africa in the next few days has a Medium chance (as of Sun Aug 9) for Atlantic tropical cyclone formation within 7 days.

      Safe Sailing!

      Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch
      National Hurricane Center
      National Weather Service
      Miami, Florida, USA


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      0: llnr: 0 District: 07 lat/lon: 38.517803333333,-79.06959 Desc: NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing for Aug 09, 2026 18:00

      WW: blat (33.87756) , blon (-78.52913) , bWWid (5) , bMM (339.0) , bDOffWW (322.0) , bAbbrev (AIWW) , bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)

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    • LNM: AIWW MM:1,149.8, Community Harbor Daybeacon 1 Submerged


      SAFETY/FLORIDA BAY/ATON/SEC SKW BNM 0092-26


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      Community Harbor Day beacon 1 (LLNR 50530) has been reported as partially submerged with 1/2 foot of the day beacon sticking out of the water in POSN 25-01.01N 080-31.10W (25°1.0100N / 080°31.1000W, 25.016833 / -80.518333) . All mariners are advised to transit the area with caution.
      CANCEL AT//202252Z AUG 26//

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      0: llnr: 50530 District: 07 lat/lon: 25.016797,-80.518269 Desc: Community Harbor Daybeacon 1

      WW: blat (25.02942), blon (-80.52389), bWWid (5), bMM (1,149.8), bDOffWW (0.9), bAbbrev (AIWW), bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)

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    • Sharks can hear you swimming from 100 feet away… SunSentinel


      https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/08/03/sharks-hearing

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    • LNM: Off GIWW MM:106.2, Point Pinellas Channel Light 9 Missing


      SAFETY/TAMPA BAY – POINT PINELLAS CHANNEL /ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0258-26


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      POINT PINELLAS CHANNEL LIGHT 9 (LLNR 24735.1) IS MISSING. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//172359Z AUG 26//

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      0: llnr: 24735.1 District: 07 lat/lon: 27.731426,-82.611065 Desc: Point Pinellas Channel Light 9

      WW: blat (27.69683) , blon (-82.60898) , bWWid (48) , bMM (106.2) , bDOffWW (2.4) , bAbbrev (GIWW) , bWWName (Western Florida.gpx)

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    • LNM: Off GIWW MM:106.2, Point Pinellas Channel Light 7 Missing


      SAFETY/TAMPA BAY – POINT PINELLAS CHANNEL /ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0258-26


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      POINT PINELLAS CHANNEL LIGHT 9 (LLNR 24735.1) IS MISSING. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//172359Z AUG 26//

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      0: llnr: 24735.1 District: 07 lat/lon: 27.731426,-82.611065 Desc: Point Pinellas Channel Light 9

      WW: blat (27.69683) , blon (-82.60898) , bWWid (48) , bMM (106.2) , bDOffWW (2.4) , bAbbrev (GIWW) , bWWName (Western Florida.gpx)

      1: llnr: 24735 District: 07 lat/lon: 27.719033,-82.610667 Desc: Point Pinellas Channel Light 7

      WW: blat (27.69680) , blon (-82.60933) , bWWid (48) , bMM (106.2) , bDOffWW (1.5) , bAbbrev (GIWW) , bWWName (Western Florida.gpx)

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    • LNM: Off WW, NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing – August 2, 2026 17:15


      NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing – August 2, 2026


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      Good afternoon Mariners,

      The Sunday edition of the Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing is now available at: https://youtu.be/HyiuD4LZrfM?si=-Ek5gj-IBuhrjqHp

      Summary:
      • No tropical cyclone formation is anticipated in the next 7 days.
      • No Gale winds or Significant Swell expected this week.
      • High pressure north of the area will prevail through the forecast period.
      o Moderate to fresh southwesterly winds, along with seas 4 to 6 ft will prevail in portions of the northern Gulf and the western Atlantic through Monday.
      o Fresh to strong trade winds along with seas 7 to 10 ft will prevail over the south-central Caribbean throughout the forecast period.
      o Moderate to fresh winds will prevail in the vicinity of a trough, north of the Greater Antilles.
      For the latest marine forecast please visit: www.hurricanes.gov/marine

      Have a safe week!

      Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch
      National Hurricane Center
      National Weather Service
      Miami, Florida, USA


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      0: llnr: 0 District: 07 lat/lon: 38.517803333333,-79.06959 Desc: NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing – August 2, 2026 17:15

      WW: blat (33.87756) , blon (-78.52913) , bWWid (5) , bMM (339.0) , bDOffWW (322.0) , bAbbrev (AIWW) , bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)

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    • LNM: Off AIWW MM:1,151.1, Tavernier Creek Daybeacon 1 Destroyed


      SAFETY/COMMUNITY HARBOR, TAVERNIER/ATON/SEC SKW BNM 0090-26


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      TAVERNIER CREEK GREEN DAYBEACON “1” (LLNR:12070) IS REPORTED DESTROYED. ALL MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO TRANSIT WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//141504Z AUG 26//

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      0: llnr: 12070 District: 07 lat/lon: 24.990653,-80.524281 Desc: Tavernier Creek Daybeacon 1

      WW: blat (25.02026) , blon (-80.54157) , bWWid (5) , bMM (1,151.1) , bDOffWW (2.3) , bAbbrev (AIWW) , bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)

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    • LNM: Off WW, NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing 23:45


      NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing


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      Dear Blue Water Mariners,

      The latest Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing is available for viewing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFn6BzfMMDA

      A Gale Warning is in place for just north of Colombia through Friday morning. Elsewhere, no Tropical Cyclones or Large Swell are expected through Tuesday.

      Be Safe!
      Tropical Analysis and Forecast Branch/National Hurricane Center


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      0: llnr: 0 District: 07 lat/lon: 38.517803333333,-79.06959 Desc: NWS Tropical Atlantic Marine Weather Briefing 23:45

      WW: blat (33.87756) , blon (-78.52913) , bWWid (5) , bMM (339.0) , bDOffWW (322.0) , bAbbrev (AIWW) , bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)

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    • Tropical Storm Bertha forms near Florida’s Panhandle, threatens northern Gulf coast SunSentinel


      https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/07/21/tropical-storm-bertha-florida-louisiana/

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    • Out with the Seaquarium, in with the mega yachts? SunSentinel


      https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/07/12/out-with-the-seaquarium-in-with-the-mega-yachts-a-new-plan-for-the-old-marine-park/

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    • Hurricane center forecasts system could develop off Florida coast – SunSentinel


      https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/27/hurricane-center-forecasts-system-could-develop-off-florida-coast

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    • 6 summer must-seas: Top spots to swim & snorkel in South Florida – SunSentinel


      https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/24/6-summer-must-seas-top-spots-to-swim-snorkel-in-south-florida/

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    • Give Dad the Gift of Sail This Father’s Day – 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.

       
       
       
       

      Give Dad the Gift of Sail This Father’s Day

      This Father’s Day, treat Dad to time on the water at Key Lime Sailing Club & Cottages in Key Largo. He can sail the turquoise waters, relax under the tiki hut, and enjoy the simple rhythm of life in the Florida Keys.

      Cottages are still available for the weekend, offering a chance for a last-minute getaway. If travel isn’t possible right now, gift certificates are also available and can be used toward future stays or sailing experiences. It’s an easy way to give something memorable, flexible, and rooted in adventure.

      Cottages Available Now

      Come experience the Keys at their most peaceful and beautiful. Book your island getaway today.

       

      Call or text Irene at 305-451-3438 to inquire or reserve, or simply reply to this email.

      When you book one of our cottages, you get more than just a great escape. Every stay includes free access to our water amenities. Qualified sailors can take out a 22′ sailboat, or keep it easy with a kayak, paddleboard on the calm bay side waters, or snorkel the crystal-clear flats. This is what the Florida Keys are all about, and it is why guests keep coming back. Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages is a hidden gem that captures the true spirit of the Keys, the kind Jimmy Buffett sang about and Hemingway lived.

       

      Plus, if you’re interested in learning to sail, we have a sailing school right on-site. The American Sailing Academy offers a 2-hour Introduction to Sailing, a 2-hour refresher (for those with experience but needing a little refresher), and ASA beginner and advanced certified classes

      You can learn to sail in just 2 days with our in-house sailing endorsement class (non-certification). When you pass the endorsement class, you would have the use of one of our 22′ Catalina sailboats for FREE during the rest of your stay. (Non-guests can rent a sailboat for $300 a day but it’s free for our qualified sailor guests staying at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages.)

       

      For more information on the sailing classes, call Capt at 305 896 5555, or send an email to learntosail@americansailingacademy.com.

       

      And that’s not all! We’ve got more in store for you such as sailing excursions* which include captivating sunset cruises, immersive kayaking tours, and exhilarating snorkel adventures. Departing from the KLSC docks, these fantastic outings are easily accessible to all our guests. Don’t miss out on these extraordinary sailing excursions; they’re the key to creating unforgettable memories.

       

      *Booked through Morning Star Charters and guests staying at KLSC receive a 10% discount.

      Win Stays at Key Lime Sailing Club

      To our past and present guests:  Here’s a chance to come back and vacation at KLSC for free!  Send us pictures of your stay here and win a free 3-night stay by participating in our 15th Annual KLSC Photo Contest. Check here for details.

       

      Got a talent for video making? Enter our 12th Annual KLSC Video Contest and get a chance to win a free 5-night stay! Check here for details.

       

      We at Key Largo Cottages at Key Lime Sailing Club love our guests and we would love to see you back again for another fun-filled and relaxing Florida Keys vacation!

       

      Reservations is standing by at keylargocottages@keylimesailingclub.com or call 1-305-451-3438.

      Thank you and see y’all in the Florida Keys!

      Follow Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages on Social Media:

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      Learn ASA Certified Sailing at American Sailing Academy. Call us at 305-896-5555.

      Enjoy a Snorkel or Sunset Cruise both bay side and ocean side as well as sailboat rentals from 22 foot to 40 foot through Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.

      South Dade Marina, Wet and Dry Slips Available. Call 305-247-8730

      Sommerset Sails, makers of excellent quality sails for your boat.

      Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages | 305-451-3438 | 99306 Overseas Highway, Key Largo Florida | www.keylimesailingclub.com
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    • A new job for sharks: Oceanographers improving climate forecasts – SunSentinel


      https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/06/14/a-new-job-for-sharks-oceanographers-improving-climate-forecasts

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