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    • All Western Florida Cruising News

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      Below, you will discover our COMPLETE listing of Western Florida cruising news/postings from fellow cruisers, arranged in chronological order, based on publication date. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO NARROW YOUR SELECTION of WF 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 “Western Florida.” A drop down menu will appear, with a blue background, Now, click on “WF Regional Cruising News.” A sub-drop-down menu will now appear, listing 13 Western Florida 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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    • Western Florida Anchorage Directory

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      Below, you will discover our COMPLETE listing of Western Florida anchorages, arranged in a rough, south to north, geographic format. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO NARROW YOUR SELECTION of WF Anchorages to those in a specific geographic sub-region, locate the RED, vertically stacked menu, on the right side of this, and all Cruisers’ Net pages. Click on “Western Florida.” A drop down menu will appear, with a blue background, Now, click on “WF Anchorages.” A sub-drop-down menu will now appear. The first selection is “All Western Florida Anchorages,” which is where you are now. Below this selection, however, you will find listed 12 Western Florida geographic sub-regions. Select your waters of interest, and after clicking on your choice, a list of WF anchorages will appear, confined to the sub-region you have picked!

    • Feb 21, 2026by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Winter Storm Watch: Blizzard Conditions Possible for East Coast – Fred Pickhardt

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      Winter Storm Watch: Blizzard Conditions Possible for East Coast

      Grab your shovels and check your flashlights—a major winter storm is officially on the horizon for the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast this Sunday through Monday.

       
      		 
      		 
      		 
       

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      The Forecast: From Rain to Blizzard

      A low-pressure system currently consolidating over the Southeast will track north along the coast, undergoing rapid intensification by Sunday night becoming a powerful coastal storm by Monday.

         
      What to Expect
      • Heavy Snow & High Winds: The most intense impacts are slated for coastal regions from New Jersey to southeastern New England with accumulations of 15-24 inches likely.
           

         

      • Blizzard Conditions: The combination of heavy snow and powerful gusts will make travel extremely dangerous.
      • Power Outages: Expect strong winds to potentially take down trees and power lines.
      • Coastal Flooding: Onshore winds may cause moderate flooding, particularly from Delaware to Long Island.
      • Storm to Hurricane Force winds over the coastal and offshore waters producing waves up to 9 meters (30 feet).

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    • Feb 20, 2026by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments 26.093,-81.79979999

      LNM: Off GIWW, Gordon Pass Channel Daybeacon 5 Destroyed


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      SAFETY/LOSTMANS RIVER TO WIGGINS PASS/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0065-26


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      GORDON PASS CHNL DBN 5 (LLNR 17470) IS DESTROYED WITH NO WRECKAGE ON SCENE. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//062359Z MAR 26//

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    • Feb 20, 2026by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments 27.9065,-82.43999999

      LNM: Off GIWW, Hillsborough Cut D Channel Lighted Buoy 35 Temporarily Relocated


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      SAFETY/TAMPA BAY – HILLSBOROGH CUT D CHANNEL/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0064-26


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      HILLSBOROUGH CUT D CHANNEL LIGHTED BUOY 35 (LLNR 23510) IS TEMPORARILY RELOCATED TO POSIT 27-54.39N 082-26.45W (27°54.3900N / 082°26.4500W, 27.906500 / -82.440833) . ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//062359Z MAR 26//

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      0: llnr: 23510 District: 07 lat/lon: 27.906534,-82.439938 Desc: Hillsborough Cut D Channel Lighted Buoy 35

      WW: blat (27.96800), blon (-82.80435), bWWid (48), bMM (136.2), bDOffWW (22.6), bAbbrev (GIWW), bWWName (Western Florida.gpx)

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    • Feb 20, 2026by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments 27.7834,-82.51869999

      LNM: Off GIWW, Tampa Bay Cut F Channel Lighted Buoy 10F Extinguished


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      SAFETY/TAMPA BAY – TAMPA BAY CUT F CHANNEL LB 10F/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0063-26


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      TAMPA BAY CUT F CHNNL LIGHTED BUOY 10F (LLNR 22845) IS RPTD EXTINGUISHED. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//062359Z MAR 26//

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      WW: blat (27.92090) , blon (-82.82909) , bWWid (48) , bMM (132.1) , bDOffWW (21.2) , bAbbrev (GIWW) , bWWName (Western Florida.gpx)

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    • Feb 20, 2026by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments 26.9291,-82.06339999

      St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda, FL


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      Fisherman's Village Marina and Resort, Punta Gorda, FL

      There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor. While berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you are certain to enjoy visiting Western Florida’s beautiful Charlotte Harbor/Peace River.

       

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    • Feb 18, 2026by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments 26.5262,-829999

      LNM: OWW MM147.3, Caloosahatchee River Buoy 93A6 Offstation


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      SAFETY/CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0058-26


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      CALOOSAHATCHEE RIVER BUOY 93A (LLNR 54775) IS OFF STATION. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//042359Z MAR 26//

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    • Feb 17, 2026by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments 26.0634,-81.77759999

      LNM: Off GIWW, Big Marco Pass-Gordon Pass Daybeacon 56 Set TRUB


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      SAFETY/LOSTMANS RIVER TO WIGGINS PASS/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0057-26


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      BIG MARCO PASS-GORDON PASS DBN 56 (LLNR 17385) IS TRUB. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//032359Z MAR 26//

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    • Feb 17, 2026by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments 27.8114,-82.76599999

      LNM: Off GIWW MM:121.4, War Veterans Memorial Park Daybeacon 3 Destroyed


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      SAFETY/TAMPA BAY TO NEW PORT RICHEY/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0055-26


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      WAR VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK DBN 3 (LLNR 61340) IS RPTD DESTROYED. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//032359Z MAR 26//

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    • Feb 17, 2026by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments 28.0522,-82.82749999

      LNM: Off GIWW MM:143.1, Hurricane Pass Buoy 3 Offstation


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      SAFETY/TAMPA BAY TO PORT RICHEY/ATON/SEC SSP BNM 0054-26


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      HURRICANE PASS BUOY 3 (LLNR 25985) IS RPTD OFFSTATION TO THE SOUTH ON A SANDBAR. ALL MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION.
      CANCEL AT//032359Z MAR 26//

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    • Feb 17, 2026by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      March Cruising Weather in the Gulf & Caribbean – Fred Pickhardt

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      March is one of the most popular months for cruising the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean—and for good reason. It sits right at the sweet spot between winter cold fronts and the start of the wetter summer pattern. For cruisers, that means comfortable temperatures, manageable seas, and very low risk of tropical weather…

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    • Feb 16, 2026by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Florida Boaters Now Have Access to Free State-Approved Online Boating Safety Course – BoatUS

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      FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – February 4, 2026 – The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water has launched the only free interactive boating safety course for Florida recreational boaters.

      The course, which is approved by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and meets state boating safety education requirements, can be taken at the student’s own pace. After passing the exam, they can print their own certificate of completion for immediate use and will receive a lifetime card from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.  

      The course provides video demonstrations and sample common boating situations for students to interact with to better understand how to evaluate real-world instances. The learning experience includes storylines where the student “boats” to various places and includes interactive learning tools like flashcards and drag-and-drop features to enhance learning and retention. Course-takers will be able to design and name the virtual boat that takes them through the course and map how far they’ve “traveled” within it. 

       

      In the state of Florida, anyone born on or after January 1, 1988, who operates a vessel powered by 10 horsepower or more must pass an approved boating safety course and have in his/her possession photographic identification and proof of boating safety education completion issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. 

      The online BoatUS Foundation boating safety course and exam are approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard as exceeding the minimum requirements for the National Recreational Boating Safety Program. 

      “NASBLA approval of our Florida Boating Safety Course is a meaningful investment in boater safety, said Lynne O’Hearn, Program Manager at BoatUS Foundation. “Boater education is one of the most effective ways to prevent accidents, and this course gives Florida boaters the opportunity to build their skills to better enjoy Florida waterways safely.”  

      To take the course, visit BoatUS.org/Florida. For more information about Florida boating safety education, visit myfwc.com/boating/safety-education. 

      About BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water:

      The BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water is a national leader promoting safe, clean and responsible boating. Funded primarily by donations from the more than 740,000 members of Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), the nonprofit provides innovative educational outreach directly to boaters and anglers with the aim of reducing accidents and fatalities, increasing stewardship of America’s waterways, and keeping boating safe for all. A range of safe and clean boating courses – including the nation’s only free online boating safety course – can be found at BoatUS.org/Courses. 

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    • Feb 15, 2026by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Severe Weather Risk For Southeast Update – Fred Pickhardt

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      Severe Weather Risk For Southeast Update

      Risk for Strong Wind Gusts, Possible Tornadoes

       
      		 
      		 
      		 
       

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      There is a risk for severe weather across the Southeast through Sunday due to severe thunderstorms with potentially damaging gusty winds and a few possible tornadoes, particularly across northern Florida and Georgia, including the adjacent coastal waters.

        

      There is a 5 to 15% risk for wind gusts in thunderstorms to exceed 50 knots producing Hazardous sea conditions over the coastal waters of parts of Florida and Georgia.

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