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    • Sep 3, 2025by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments 26.0195,-97.25379999

      LNM: GIWW-West MM:671.5, Brownsville Channel Light 36 Set TRLB


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      UPDATE/TX – BROWNSVILLE/ATON/SEC SCC BNM 0246-25 UPDATE-1


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      BROWNSVILLE CHANNEL LIGHT 36 (LLNR: 29910) FOUND AS REPORTED. TRLB SET ON STATION. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//171952Z SEP 25//

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      0: llnr: 29910 District: 08 lat/lon: 26.019452,-97.253747 Desc: Brownsville Channel Light 36

      WW: blat (26.01870) , blon (-97.25333) , bWWid (103) , bMM (671.5) , bDOffWW (0.1) , bAbbrev (GIWW-West) , bWWName (Gulf Intracoastal Waterway – West.gpx)

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    • Sep 3, 2025by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments 30.1572,-88.05639999

      LNM: Off GIWW-East MM:134.1, Mobile Bar Lighted Buoy 5 Extinguished


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      SAFETY/AL – MOBILE BAY – MOBILE BAR/ATON/SEC MOB BNM 0392-25


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      1. MOBILE BAR LIGHTED BUOY 5 (LLNR 6120) AID IS REPORTED EXTINGUISHED. MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.

      CANCEL AT//170600Z SEP 25//

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      0: llnr: 6120 District: 08 lat/lon: 30.157222,-88.056279 Desc: Mobile Bar Lighted Buoy 5

      WW: blat (30.27028) , blon (-88.02801) , bWWid (104) , bMM (134.1) , bDOffWW (8.0) , bAbbrev (GIWW-East) , bWWName (Gulf Intercoastal Waterway – East.gpx)

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    • Sep 1, 2025by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments 30.3823,-86.12299999

      LNM: GIWW-East MM:253.3, Choctawhatchee Bay Buoy 3 Offstation


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      SAFETY/FL – WEST BAY TO SANTA ROSA SOUND – CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY/ATON/SEC MOB BNM 0390-25


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      FL – WEST BAY TO SANTA ROSA SOUND – CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY
      1. CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY BUOY 3 (LLNR 31415) AID IS OFFSTATION.
      MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//140600Z SEP 25//

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      0: llnr: 31415 District: 08 lat/lon: 30.382276,-86.122879 Desc: Choctawhatchee Bay Buoy 3

      WW: blat (30.38252) , blon (-86.12279) , bWWid (104) , bMM (253.3) , bDOffWW (0.0) , bAbbrev (GIWW-East) , bWWName (Gulf Intercoastal Waterway – East.gpx)

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    • Aug 31, 2025by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments 30.4061,-86.18299999

      LNM: GIWW-East MM:249.3, Choctawhatchee Bay Daybeacon 29 Missing


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      SAFETY/FL – WEST BAY TO SANTA ROSA SOUND – CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY/ATON/SEC MOB BNM 0389-25


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      1. CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY DAYBEACON 29 (LLNR 31525) AID IS MISSING A DAYBOARD. ALL MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//140600Z SEP 25//

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      0: llnr: 31525 District: 08 lat/lon: 30.406072,-86.182871 Desc: Choctawhatchee Bay Daybeacon 29

      WW: blat (30.40680) , blon (-86.18244) , bWWid (104) , bMM (249.3) , bDOffWW (0.1) , bAbbrev (GIWW-East) , bWWName (Gulf Intercoastal Waterway – East.gpx)

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    • Jul 28, 2025by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments 30.3225,-88.51369999

      LNM: Off GIWW-East MM:103.8, Bayou Casotte Light 9 Set TRLB


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      UPDATE/MS – PASCAGOULA CHANNEL – BAYOU CASOTTE CHANNEL/ATON/SEC MOB BNM 0343-25 UPDATE-1


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      1. BAYOU CASOTTE LIGHT 9 (LLNR 8480) AID FOUND MISSING AS REPORTED. UNIT SET TRLB. LW.
      CANCEL AT//110600Z AUG 25//

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      0: llnr: 8480 District: 08 lat/lon: 30.322524,-88.513631 Desc: Bayou Casotte Light 9

      WW: blat (30.25152) , blon (-88.51538) , bWWid (104) , bMM (103.8) , bDOffWW (4.9) , bAbbrev (GIWW-East) , bWWName (Gulf Intercoastal Waterway – East.gpx)

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    • Jul 25, 2025by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      What is the weather like cruising the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico during August? Fred Pickhardt

       
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      The weather during August is a very warm in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico and this is also the month when tropical cyclones become active. Gale force winds are rare, however, but can occur in the vicinity of tropical storms and hurricanes.

        

      NOAA August Pilot Chart

      Wind

      The prevailing winds across the Caribbean during August tend to be from the east, generally light to moderate (7-16 knots) except in the south-central portion of the Caribbean where moderate to fresh (11-21 knot) winds prevail from the east or northeast and where rough seas of 8 feet or higher can be expected about 20-30% of the time. Over the Gulf of Mexico the wind tends to be light (7-11 knots) and more variable in direction.

      Tropical Cyclones

      Tropical cyclone activity is most frequent over the northeastern Caribbean Sea and waters north of Puerto Rico and Hispaniola as well as the Bahamas and east of Florida where there is a 30-40% risk of at least one storm occurring during the month of August. The risk decreases to around 20% over the Gulf of Mexico and to below 10% over the southwestern Caribbean.

        

      August Tropical Cyclone tracks

      Temperature

      August is very warm with air temperatures averaging 82F to 85F and sea temperatures range between 83F to 86F.

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    • Jan 6, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      LNM: Northern Gulf, Updated Off-Shore Hazardous Operations

      FL – GULF OF MEXICO – PENSACOLA – PANAMA CITY – TALLAHASSEE – Hazardous Operations – UPDATE

      Mariners making plans to transit offshore Tallahassee, Panama City and Pensacola, Florida, are advised of frequent rocket activity and associated hazardous areas which may include free falling debris and/or descending vehicles or vehicle components under various means of control. Mariners should contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile at (251) 441-5940, for more information. Specific scheduled information and Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIB) can be found at the following website https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/jacksonville. Upcoming information and Hazardous Areas are also posted on the Patrick Air Force Base website: https://www.patrick.af.mil, or can be obtained by calling 1 (800) 470-7232. 
      Offshore Pensacola, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-53-02.0N 087-35-46.0W (29°53.0333N / 087°35.7667W, 29.883889 / -87.596111),

      29-53-02.0N 087-24-14.0W (29°53.0333N / 087°24.2333W, 29.883889 / -87.403889),

      29-42-58.0N 087-35-46.0W (29°42.9667N / 087°35.7667W, 29.716111 / -87.596111) and

      29-42-58.0N 087-24-14.0W (29°42.9667N / 087°24.2333W, 29.716111 / -87.403889) .
      Offshore Panama City, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-47-46.0N 086-16-44.0W (29°47.7667N / 086°16.7333W, 29.796111 / -86.278889),

      29-47-46.0N 086-05-20.0W (29°47.7667N / 086°5.3333W, 29.796111 / -86.088889),

      29-37-48.0N 086-16-44.0W (29°37.8000N / 086°16.7333W, 29.630000 / -86.278889) and

      29-37-48.0N 086-05-20.0W (29°37.8000N / 086°5.3333W, 29.630000 / -86.088889) .
      Offshore Tallahassee, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-21-47.0N 084-17-46.0W (29°21.7834N / 084°17.7667W, 29.363056 / -84.296111),

      29-21-47.0N 084-06-18.0W (29°21.7834N / 084°6.3000W, 29.363056 / -84.105000),

      29-11-46.0N 084-17-46.0W (29°11.7667N / 084°17.7667W, 29.196111 / -84.296111) and

      29-11-46.0N 084-06-18.0W (29°11.7667N / 084°6.3000W, 29.196111 / -84.105000) .

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    • Aug 17, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      LNM: Northern Gulf, Hazardous Offshore Operations, Tallahassee, Panama City, Pensacola, FL

      FL – GULF OF MEXICO – PENSACOLA – PANAMA CITY – TALLAHASSEE – Hazardous Operations – UPDATE

      Mariners making plans to transit offshore Tallahassee, Panama City and Pensacola, Florida, are advised of frequent rocket activity and associated hazardous areas which may include free falling debris and/or descending vehicles or vehicle components under various means of control. Mariners should contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile at (251) 441-5768, for more information. Specific scheduled information and Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIB) can be found at the following website https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/jacksonville. Upcoming information and Hazardous Areas are also posted on the Patrick Air Force Base website: https://www.patrick.af.mil, or can be obtained by calling 1 (800) 470-7232.
      Offshore Pensacola, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-59-27.0N 087-30-00.0W (29°59.4500N / 087°30.0000W, 29.990833 / -87.500000),

      29-48-00.0N 087-16-51.0W (29°48.0000N / 087°16.8500W, 29.800000 / -87.280833),

      29-36-32.0N 087-30-00.0W (29°36.5333N / 087°30.0000W, 29.608889 / -87.500000),

      29-48-00.0N 087-43-08.0W (29°48.0000N / 087°43.1333W, 29.800000 / -87.718889) and

      29-59-27.0N 087-30-00.0W (29°59.4500N / 087°30.0000W, 29.990833 / -87.500000) .
      Offshore Panama City, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-54-25.0N 086-10-58.0W (29°54.4166N / 086°10.9667W, 29.906944 / -86.182778),

      29-42-57.0N 085-57-50.0W (29°42.9500N / 085°57.8333W, 29.715833 / -85.963889),

      29-31-29.0N 086-10-58.0W (29°31.4833N / 086°10.9667W, 29.524722 / -86.182778),

      29-42-57.0N 086-24-07.0W (29°42.9500N / 086°24.1166W, 29.715833 / -86.401944) and

      29-54-25.0N 086-10-58.0W (29°54.4166N / 086°10.9667W, 29.906944 / -86.182778) .
      Offshore Tallahassee, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-28-26.0N 084-12-00.0W (29°28.4333N / 084°12.0000W, 29.473889 / -84.200000),

      29-16-58.0N 083-58-55.0W (29°16.9667N / 083°58.9166W, 29.282778 / -83.981944),

      29-05-31.0N 084-12-00.0W (29°5.5166N / 084°12.0000W, 29.091944 / -84.200000),

      29-16-58.0N 084-25-04.0W (29°16.9667N / 084°25.0667W, 29.282778 / -84.417778) and

      29-28-26.0N 084-12-00.0W (29°28.4333N / 084°12.0000W, 29.473889 / -84.200000)

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    • May 12, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.1631,-85.70039999

      Update: LNM: N Gulf, Sunken Vessel, St Andrews Bay, FL


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      This sunken vessel, now marked with lighted buoy WR, is in 5ft of water c. 300 yards south of Buena Vista Pt. See Sunken Vessel.

      FL – ST ANDREW BAY – Wreck – UPDATE

      The partially submerged F/V reported in the vicinity of ST Andrew Bay, Panama City, FL.,. in approximate position 30-09-47.3N 085-42-09.9W (30°9.7883N / 085°42.1650W, 30.163139 / -85.702750), is reportedly marked with a temporary lighted buoy WR, showing a flashing quick, red light. Mariners are urged to avoid this area.

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    • Nov 4, 2021by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.3169,-85.92639999

      LNM: near GIWW MM 267, Shoal Excavation, West Bay, FL


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      As reported in October, this shoaling is north of Panama City. See More Shoaling.

      FL – GIWW – WEST BAY – Shoaling – UPDATE

      Continuing until approximately November 12, 2021, Carter’s Contracting Services is excavating a shoal on the south side of the channel in the West Bay Land Cut of the GIWW, near Mile 267.7, EHL, at Boar Hog Branch, in Bay County, Florida. The south side of channel is blocked and the north half of the channel has depth restrictions of approximately 8.5 feet. A temporary unlit can buoy (39A) was established to mark the shoal area, in approximate position 30-19-07.390N 085-55-35.030W (30°19.1231N / 085°55.5838W, 30.318719 / -85.926397) . Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. For further information, mariners can contact Mr. Waylon Register at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Panama City Site Office, at (850) 784-9780. Chart 11378

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    • Sep 23, 2021by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      LNM: Northern Gulf Offshore Hazards, Panama City and Pensacola, FL

      No specific dates are given for these exercises. Call the number given below if you plan to transit that part of the Gulf.

      Mariners making plans to transit offshore Panama City and Pensacola, Florida, are advised of frequent rocket activity and associated hazardous areas which may include free falling debris and/or descending vehicles or vehicle components under various means of control.
      Offshore Pensacola, bound by the following approximate position:

      29-48-00.0N 087-30-00.0W (29°48.0000N / 087°30.0000W, 29.800000 / -87.500000),
      Offshore Panama City, bound by the following approximate position:

      29-45-57.0N 086-01-48.0W (29°45.9500N / 086°1.8000W, 29.765833 / -86.030000),
      Mariners should contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile at (251) 441-5976, for more information. Specific scheduled information and Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIB) can be found at the following website https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/jacksonville. Upcoming information and Hazardous Areas are also posted on the following Patrick Air Force Base website https://www.patrick.af.mil/ or can be obtained by calling 1 (800) 470 7232

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    • Apr 23, 2021by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      LNM: Northern Gulf Hazardous Operations Offshore, Tallahassee, Panama City and Pensacola, FL

      No time frame is given for these hazardous operations, so give a call to the numbers below to verify safe transit through these offshore areas.

       

      FL – GULF OF MEXICO – PANAMA CITY – PENSACOLA – Hazardous Operations

      Mariners making plans to transit offshore Tallahassee, Panama City and Pensacola, Florida, are advised of frequent rocket activity and associated hazardous areas which may include free falling debris and/or descending vehicles or vehicle components under various means of control.
      Offshore Pensacola, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-55-48.0N 087-38-34.8W (29°55.8000N / 087°38.5800W, 29.930000 / -87.643000),

      29-55-48.0N 087-21-25.2W (29°55.8000N / 087°21.4200W, 29.930000 / -87.357000),

      29-40-12.0N 087-38-34.8W (29°40.2000N / 087°38.5800W, 29.670000 / -87.643000) and

      29-40-12.0N 087-21-25.2W (29°40.2000N / 087°21.4200W, 29.670000 / -87.357000) .
      Offshore Panama City, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-53-45.6N 086-10-15.6W (29°53.7600N / 086°10.2600W, 29.896000 / -86.171000),

      29-53-45.6N 085-53-06.0W (29°53.7600N / 085°53.1000W, 29.896000 / -85.885000),

      29-38-09.6N 086-10-15.6W (29°38.1600N / 086°10.2600W, 29.636000 / -86.171000) and

      29-38-09.6N 085-53-06.0W (29°38.1600N / 085°53.1000W, 29.636000 / -85.885000) .
      Offshore Tallahassee, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-22-48.0N 084-20-31.2W (29°22.8000N / 084°20.5200W, 29.380000 / -84.342000),

      29-22-48.0N 084-03-28.8W (29°22.8000N / 084°3.4800W, 29.380000 / -84.058000),

      29-07-12.0N 084-20-31.2W (29°7.2000N / 084°20.5200W, 29.120000 / -84.342000) and

      29-07-12.0N 084-03-28.8W (29°7.2000N / 084°3.4800W, 29.120000 / -84.058000) .
      Mariners should contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile at (251) 441-5976, for more information. Specific scheduled information and Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIB) can be found at the following website https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/jacksonville. Upcoming information and  Hazardous Areas are also posted on the following Patrick Air Force Base website https://www.patrick.af.mil/ or can be obtain by calling 1 (800) 470-7232   Charts 411 11360 11389    LNM 16/21

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    • Feb 11, 2021by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      LNM: USACE: Apalachicola-Chattahoochee and Flint River System Update, Northern Gulf, FL

      The USACE has declared 7ft depth channel levels in this Northern Gulf river system.

       

      FL – AL – GA – APALACHICOLA – CHATTAHOOCHEE AND FLINT (ACF) RIVER SYSTEM – UPDATE

      Based on the 10-day forecast for releases from Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam and subsequent forecasted stage at Blountstown gage, the USACE is continuing to support a 7-foot navigation channel. 
      Additionally, the forecast for the area calls for normal rainfall for the next 3 months. The composite storage graphic, which is updated weekly, can be viewed at the following website:
      http://water.sam.usace.army.mil/ACFconstorage.pdf
      A 7.4-foot Blountstown stage is needed to provide a 7-foot channel on the Apalachicola River. River stages for the ACF system can be viewed at:
      http://water.sam.usace.army.mil/forecast_acf_plots.htm
      Commercial mariners should schedule lockage appointments at the Jim Woodruff Lock by calling (850) 663-4692 or (229) 723-3482. George W. Andrews and Walter F. George Locks remain closed due to mechanical failures. ACF Navigation Bulletins will continue to be issued on a monthly and as needed basis throughout the navigation season. Mariners can direct any questions to Ashley Kleinschrodt, at (251) 694-3726. LNM 6/21

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    • Oct 15, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      LNM: US Navy Testing, West of Destin, FL, Northern Gulf

      As stated below, this test area is approximately 15 NMs west of Destin, FL. This testing is a continuation of testing begun in August.

       

      FL – GULF OF MEXICO – DESTIN PASS – U.S. Navy Testing

      Continuing until approximately November 1, 2020, the U.S. Navy will be conducting test operations in an area generally located approximately 15 nautical miles west of Destin Pass, FL. The test area will include items on the ocean floor and/or moored near to the waters surface that are obstructions to navigation, extending from the beach out to approximate depth of 40 feet. These items will be guarded and/or buoyed while deployed for the duration of the test period. Additionally, helicopter operations will be conducted in the test area. The support/guard vessels
      include M/V TYSON B., which will be on station in the testing area during the test events. It is requested that vessels maintain a 1 nautical mile distance from the test area, while operations are in progress. Mariners should contact these support vessels via VHF-FM Channel 16, heed instructions given and stay a minimum of 1 nautical mile from the test vessels on station. U.S. Navy equipment has been deployed in the test area and will remain through the duration of the tests.
      Test area bound by the following approximate positions;
      North East corner: 30-23-12.0N 086-47-38.0W (30°23.2000N / 086°47.6333W, 30.386667 / -86.793889),
      North West corner: 30-23-01.0N 086-49-40.0W (30°23.0167N / 086°49.6667W, 30.383611 / -86.827778),
      South West corner: 30-20-44.0N 086-49-28.0W (30°20.7334N / 086°49.4666W, 30.345556 / -86.824444) and
      South East corner: 30-20-57.0N 086-47-18.0W (30°20.9500N / 086°47.3000W, 30.349167 / -86.788333) .

      Charts  11383 11385 11388   LNM 41/20

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    • Dec 11, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.0955,-85.68279999

      Anchoring near Panama City, FL Northern Gulf


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      Most marinas in Panama City and St. Andrews were destroyed during Hurricane Michael leaving little option for dockage. See Updates. Our thanks to AGLCA Loopers Dwight Pierce, Eric Lambert, Jack Nickerson and Larry McCullough for sharing their recent anchoring experiences in the area. Location details for the anchorings are very general and as you will see on the chart, there are no Cruisers Net  anchorages marked, but if you are adventuresome, as were these Loopers, anchoring is possible near Panama City. 

      I went in pass from gulf and went East in the bay apx 2 miles behind shell island and anchored about 100 yards off island. Depths seemed to match my Navionics pretty good. We draft 5’ 4”. Dinghy to shell island and walk beach. Very beautiful beach. We did have a north wind leaving us exposed but it was not too bad at anchor.
      Dwight Pierce

      When we went through Panama City back in June we anchored in Pearl Bayou whic was recommended by several fellow loopers. The Anchorage is very protected, in fact we arrived just before a rough thunderstorm with very strong winds and were glad to be in this protected area. The depths were 10’-15’ in the bayou. An easy dinghy ride to shore got us to a park that is actually part of Tyndal AFB. Unfortunately, there is not much within a walkable distance to this anchorage. We were fortunate to have a cousin who is stationed at Tyndal to pick us up and drive us around town.
      Eric Lambert

      Panana City is one of the topics we cover at docktails each night. Pirates Cove and Lighthouse (one call covers both) & CSS Yacht Basin have been taking transits. St Andrew,s Marina has fuel only no slips. We recommend Pearl Bayou as the almost perfect anchorage. 360 deg protection, plenty of depth, room for 20 boats, good access to shore for dogs and well marked entrance. 56 miles for our slip to Pearl. 3 easy travel days here to Carrabelle.
      Jack Nickerson

      I agree with Aquaholic, Pearl Bayou is a great anchorage. We were there last month and could not have asked for a better spot after a long day. Plenty of water and even with 4 other boats we had plenty of swing room. Great holding in very sticky mud. Bonus of seeing a few F-35 buzzing overhead but all quiet after a beautiful sunset.
      Larry McCullough

      AREA SPONSORING MARINAS – Neither able to offer dockage

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    • Oct 8, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.1659,-85.70469999

      Updates on Panama City and St. Andrews Marinas, St. Andrews Bay, Panama City, FL


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      Panama City, on the eastern shore of St. Andres Bay northeast of Mexico Beach where Hurricane Michael made landfall, suffered devastating damage from Hurricane Michael. Panama City Marina and St. Andrews Marina have been CRUISERS NET SPONSORS for years and Cruisers Net is doing what we can to support their recovery from their losses.

      Just spoke with Sandy Wade, the dockmaster at St Andrews Marina. They are not accepting transients. The Marina is basically closed except for those boats already there. Their store is open and their fuel dock is open. Hopefully by next spring, St Andrews may be able to take transients.

      Panama City Marina is totally out of commission.
      Winston Fowler

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