Western FL Cruising News – ICW, Venice Pass to Anna Maria Island (Statute Mile 57 to 92)
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SAFETY/CHARLOTTE HARBOR TO TAMPA BAY/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0266-25
MATHENY CREEK VENICE INLET – SIESTA KEY DBN 7 (LLNR 57870) IS RPTD MISSING DAYBOARD. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO XSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. BT |
UPDATE/CHARLOTTE HARBOR TO TAMPA BAY/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0253-25 UPDATE-1
VENICE INLET – SIESTA KEY DBN 55 (LLNR 58290) IS TRUB. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. BT |
SAFETY/CHARLOTTE HARBOR TO TAMPA BAY/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0253-25
VENICE INLET-SIESTA KEY DBN 55 (LLNR 58290) IS RPTD DESTROYED WITH WRECKAGE. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. BT |
SAFETY/TAMPA BAY ENTRANCE – FIFTY-NINTH STREET BOAT RAMP/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0250-25
FIFTY-NINTH STREET BOAT RAMP DBN 5 (LLNR 21960) IS RPTD MISSING. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. BT |
Twin Dolphin Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, sits perched on the southern shores of Manatee River, just short of the Highway 41 Business bridge. We get lots of praise for this fine marina and their commitment to facility upgrades, see FOCUS ON.
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![]() VENICE INLET – SIESTA KEY LIGHT 9 (LLNR 57880 [27°7.2925N / 082°28.1320W, 27.121541 / -82.468866]) IS TRLB. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION. |
Twin Dolphin Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, sits perched on the southern shores of Manatee River, just short of the Highway 41 Business bridge. We get lots of praise for this fine marina and their commitment to facility upgrades, see FOCUS ON.
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FLORIDA – CHARLOTTE HARBOR TO TAMPA BAY – SARASOTA – LIDO KEY: Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix
The U.S. Coast Guard will be enforcing a Special Local Regulation for the duration of the Sarasota Powerboat Grand Prix on the waters of the Gulf of Mexico in the vicinity of Lido Key, Sarasota, FL from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. on September 13 to September 15, 2024. No vessels may enter the area within the Special Local Regulation without prior approval of the Patrol Commander. The new pass drawbridge will remain closed to navigation during the event from 7:45 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. in support of the 2024 Sarasota powerboat grand prix. The Patrol Commander may be contacted on VHF-FM channel 16. For further information contact: U.S. Coast Guard Sector St. Petersburg (727) 824-7506.
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Twin Dolphin Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, sits perched on the southern shores of Manatee River, just short of the Highway 41 Business bridge. We get lots of praise for this fine marina and their commitment to facility upgrades, see FOCUS ON.
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Captain John Easley is a professional, USCG-Licensed 100 ton Master based out of Palmetto, FL. He specializes in training new owners on their boats during the process of delivery to its new home port. He can be reached directly through http://uscgcaptain.johneasley.com/
Should I stay or should I go?
As boaters, we are all subject to the whims of the weather. Sometimes it works well
with our plans. Other times, not so much.
A storm front passed through much of the southeastern United States a few weeks ago.
Considerable damage and tragic loss of life occurred in Tennessee. In the Bradenton,
Florida area, we saw sustained winds of 23 mph and gusts as high as 32 mph Sunday
night.
The next Monday morning was clear and sunny but brought sustained winds of 22 miles
per hour out of the north. The forecast was for four foot seas at six-second intervals on
Tampa Bay.
A client wanted me to bring his catamaran to the boatyard for haul-out Monday morning.
The cat can tolerate running in 4×6 seas on the nose. What concerned me was the 22
mph crosswind while trying to pull into a travel lift haul-out well with only six inches of
clearance on each side. Yeah, you read that right: six inches. That’s a bit tight even in
the best of conditions. During discussion with the owner, we agreed it was better to
reschedule than risk damaging the vessel on the concrete walls of the haul-out well.
Responsible boating occasionally calls for making the tough call to abandon plans and
stay at the dock during unfavorable conditions. Make that tough call. Be responsible.
Don’t be a statistic for the Coast Guard or end up on the evening news. Injuries, or
worse, are not worth a day on the water.
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Captain John Easley
Dock at one of the most accommodating marinas, Long Boat Key Club Moorings, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR! and tour this handsome 58′ Tiara.
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The Resort at Longboat Key Club Voted in Top 30 Resorts in Florida
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Twin Dolphin Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, sits perched on the southern shores of Manatee River, just short of the Highway 41 Business bridge. We get lots of praise for this fine marina and their commitment to facility upgrades, see FOCUS ON.
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Twin Dolphin Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, sits perched on the southern shores of Manatee River, just short of the Highway 41 Business bridge. We get lots of praise for this fine marina and their commitment to facility upgrades, see FOCUS ON.
Click Here To View the Western Florida Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For Twin Dolphin Marina
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Twin Dolphin Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, sits perched on the southern shores of Manatee River, just short of the Highway 41 Business bridge. We get lots of praise for this fine marina and their commitment to facility upgrades, see FOCUS ON.
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Winston Fowler and Bill Chamberlain
Luke, Bill, Peggy and Shana
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While we were surprised to hear of Bill’s retirement, we are so excited for him and this next “career”! He’s been a wonderful GM at Riviera Dunes and has left a fantastic Team in his place! Wishing him the very best in his retirement!
Anna Maria Island is at the mouth of the Manatee River which is home to two longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSORS, Riviera Dunes Marina and Twin Dolphins Marina.
Anna Maria Island offers a taste of the simple life on Florida’s Gulf Coast
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One of our favorite islands along the west coast of FL… it is getting VERY POPULAR.
Hope it does not loose it's "old Florida" charm. Three different municipalities on the island.
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Officially “The Friendly City,” Bradenton is a vibrant city located along the Gulf Coast in Manatee County in the US State of Florida.
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