Let’s talk about the Gulf Stream
The team at the wind forecast app WINDY explain why the Gulf Stream is perhaps the most famous current in the world’s oceans.
Let’s talk about the Gulf Stream
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Burnside’s Miracle Happens in Hatteras Inlet by Kevin Duffus
In the last of a three-part series, author Kevin Duffus writes about the “miracle” that saved Ambrose Burnside and his crew during the January 1862 Hatteras Expedition.
Burnside’s Miracle Happens in Hatteras Inlet
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New U.S. COVID-19 Air Travel Rules
This advisory is from Tripadvisor and the US Embassy in the Bahamas.
Dear traveler,
Are you considering an international trip? If so, read on. The CDC has issued a COVID-19 order that may impact your plans for re-entering the United States.
Effective January 26, 2021 travelers arriving in the U.S. must:
1) Get tested for COVID-19 no more than 3 days before departing to the United States and show a negative test result to the airline before boarding OR 2) show documentation of recent recovery from COVID-19 to the airline before boarding.
This new order applies to all air passengers — including U.S. citizens and legal permanent residents — aged 2 years and older. It also applies regardless of the length of time spent outside of the United States.
Acceptable documentation of recovery from COVID-19 includes both a positive viral test result within 3 months of travel (or the time period specified in current CDC guidance) AND a letter from a healthcare provider or public health official stating that the passenger is cleared to end isolation.
Passengers who have tested positive for COVID-19 will need to delay their travel until they meet the criteria to end isolation; learn more here.
Need more information? Visit this FAQ page at CDC.gov.For more details, see COVID-19 Information for The Bahamas and Turks and Caicos Islands
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Gulf of Mexico Marine Sanctuary Nearly Triples in Size
This week, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announced it will expand the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary to nearly triple its current size.
Gulf of Mexico Marine Sanctuary Nearly Triples in Size
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New Law Helps U.S. Coast Guard Crack Down on Laser Strikes
The National Defense Authorization Act for FY2021 includes a little-noticed provision that will improve waterway safety: it is now a felony crime to aim a laser pointer at any vessel operating on the navigable waters of the United States. See also Coast Guards Seeks Info Re Lasering Events.
New Law Helps U.S. Coast Guard Crack Down on Laser Strikes
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- Reply to Jim
Now, if we could only get them to "crackdown" on unsafe operators and unsafe operations….
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I Am Going Cruising – Should I Carry a Gun? – Bill Parlatore
As a follow up to my last article about security while cruising, I want to address the question that started this conversation. People are buying boats and going cruising in a big way. And when new boaters plan to go on their first extended cruise, such as the Great Loop or other adventure, a common question is whether they should carry a gun for protection.
Click here to continue: I Am Going Cruising, Should I Carry a Gun?
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Burnside Faces Maelstrom of Hatteras Inlet by Kevin Duffus
In the second of a three-part series, author Kevin Duffus writes about Ambrose Burnside and crew’s battle against natural forces during the January 1862 Hatteras Expedition.
Burnside Faces Maelstrom of Hatteras Inlet
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WCYB: Poisoned Waterways are Threatening Public Health
All across the nation, aging pipes and sewage systems are responsible for spilling hundreds of millions of gallons of toxic waste into our rivers, streams and lakes every year. Experts say time is running out to address what’s being called the poisoning of America’s waterways.
An underwater look reveals a waterway being poisoned by sewage and garbage (Photo: Larry Deal)
Inside Your World Investigates: Poisoned waterways are threatening public health
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Burnside Armada Battles Sea at Hatteras Inlet by Kevin Duffus
Ambrose Burnside’s Hatteras Expedition, which took place 159 years ago this month, was a battle fought not with Confederates but the more powerful forces of nature.
Burnside’s Armada Battles Sea at Hatteras Inlet
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Shipwrecks Link Researchers to Bygone Era
Shipswrecks in the Graveyard of the Atlantic provide researchers and national seashore officials an important link to maritime history on a local, state and global level.
Shipwrecks Link Researchers to Bygone Era
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Getting Through COVID-19 – Adaptation and Change for the Marina Market
COVID-19’s economic impact on the recreational boating and marina industries has been mixed.
Getting Through COVID-19 – Adaptation and Change for the Marina Market
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Protect Marine Mammals and Birds by Recycling Used Fishing Line
With fishing line taking more than 600 years to break down in the environment, it is vital that we increase the uptake of recycling of used line and commit to disposing of it correctly.
Help us protect marine mammals and birds by promoting recycling of used fishing line
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“Birds of the Gulf Coast” by Jim Stevenson
Here is a book that might inspire you to get outdoors more and to expand your interest in local birds.
Fran James, Special to the Democrat
Former Tallahassee teacher has new book on Gulf Coast birds
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Georgia Anchoring Update
Our thanks to AGLCA Director Kimberly Russo for posting this update on AGLCA’s Forum and to Ted Arisaka for his research. See also Update on Anchoring in Georgia.
I’m sharing some information on the Georgia Anchoring issue that was prepared by one of our Coalition members, Ted Arisaka. Ted prepared this information to help show the impacts Coalition’s efforts to preserve our cruisers’ rights in Georgia’s waters over the last few years.
Here we analyzed the 150 unique anchorages as published in Active Captain, Waterway Guide and Cruisers’Net between 2019 Legislation HB201 and 2020 replacement bill HB833, showing the dramatic growth of what Georgia DNR considered approved shellfish harvest areas – impact grew from 19 prohibited anchorages to 50 prohibited anchorages.
SGA Shellfish Harvest Areas 2019 / Early 2020 comparison photo album
After offline dialogue with GA DNR, documenting the impact to 50 anchorages, they greatly reduced these areas to impact “only” 11 anchorages. These maps show the 150 anchorages in Georgia – OK in yellow, Prohibited in red. Bob423 tracks on ICW shown in magenta.
Dec 2020 Maps of Reduced Shellfish Harvest Area Impact to 11 Anchorages
Georgia House Bill 833 Passed Into Law 2020
Here is an interactive map published by DNR showing the various anchoring zones for marine structures setbacks, marina setbacks and approved shellfish harvest area setbacks. (There is a legend for the colors). You can also put Lat / Long in the search field. Georgia DNR Liveaboard Anchoring Illustrative Map
Here is our FB group that has chronicled the evolution of these regs as well as some of our communications and analyses. There are also video recordings of the initial DNR presentation to the public on their stated rationale for the need of the original HB201. Save Georgia’s Anchorages Facebook
GA DNR Page re: Commercial Shellfish Harvest
Cruisers’ Net Update on Steamboat Creek SC including USCG LNM Excerpt
Georgia House Bill 501 (2019) governing Commercial Shellfish
Best Regards,
Ted Arisaka
s/v Little Wing Valiant 42 #186
If you value this kind of work done for the cruising community, please consider contributing to the Boater’s Rights Advocacy Fund. Our coalition is currently fundraising for 2021. We need your help to be able to continue working to keep anchorages open for boaters. Contribute now!
Kim Russo
Director
America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association
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Massive, Unrivalled Deep-Sea Project Just Discovered a Bunch of New Atlantic Species
Exploring 12 locations in the deep northern Atlantic, the project has set a gold standard for future marine research.
Massive, Unrivalled Deep-Sea Project Just Discovered a Bunch of New Atlantic Species
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Deeper Dive into the World of NC’s Sea Jellies
Underwater photographer Robert Michelson continues in the second of a two-part series to explore the world of sea jellies and their relatives in North Carolina waters.
Deeper Dive into the World of NC’s Sea Jellies
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Keep Plastics Out of Our Seafood
With little doubt that microplastics find their way into seafood, Todd Miller of the North Carolina Coastal Federation says we should be doing everything possible to reduce the amount of plastic released into coastal waterways.
Keep Plastics Out of Our Seafood
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A Day With Dolphin Researcher Jessica Taylor
Jessica Taylor, director of the Outer Banks Center for Dolphin Research and a science teacher at Manteo Middle School, is lead author on a recently published, peer-reviewed dolphin study.
A Day With Dolphin Researcher Jessica Taylor
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More on Anchoring in Georgia’s Shellfish Harvest Areas
Our thanks to Ted Arisaka and Robert Sherer for their efforts to clarify Georgia’s restrictive anchorage regulations.Robert Sherer, aka Bob423, asked me to overlay his long ICW tracks on a map showing the most recent Georgia anchoring restrictions as a result of the revised shellfish harvest areas. The easiest way for me to do this was in Google Earth, from which I took screen captures. They are in the following photo album. They go North to South, Bob’s track shows in magenta. The anchorages that are outside of the harvest areas are shown in yellow. The anchorages that are inside the areas (prohibited) shown in red.Comments from Cruisers (1)
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I had no idea how to figure this out so thanks. After all there are oysters seemeverywhere in Georgia.
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History Illuminated: Hatteras Light’s 150 Years by Kevin Duffus
Author, researcher and contributor Kevin Duffus shares his findings that depict the the story of what he calls “America’s lighthouse” and the people connected to it. See also Restoration.
History Illuminated: Hatteras Light’s 150 Years
Coastal Review OnlineHistoric Photos Celebrate 150 Years of Light
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