SCDNR Offering Courtesy Boat Inspections July 3 and 4, Various Locations
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To help prepare for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, SCDNR will be holding courtesy boat inspections across the state.
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Numerous ATON Changes Made in Core Sound, Beaufort, NC
The Coast Guard is making more than two dozen changes to aids to navigation near Shackleford Banks and Harkers Island in Carteret County. In rough offshore weather Cruisers with shallow draft who wish to anchor in Cape Lookout Bight may choose to access the anchorage via Taylor Creek and Barden Inlet which separates Shackleford Banks and Core Banks.
Coast Guard changing aids to navigation in Carteret waters
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SC Saltwater Fishing Licenses Increase in Price on July 1st
Saltwater anglers fishing in South Carolina waters will begin paying more for their licenses beginning July 1, 2021.— NEWS RELEASE —
For Immediate Release
Increases to state saltwater fishing license fees take effect July 1
COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 24, 2021) — Saltwater anglers fishing in South Carolina waters will begin paying more for their licenses beginning July 1, 2021. The change will affect both resident and non-resident recreational anglers, and saltwater charter fishing vessels.
The increase in the license fee passed by state lawmakers and signed into law by Gov. Henry McMaster earlier this month was one part of a comprehensive legislative package aimed at addressing overfishing of flounder that also included changes to size and bag limits, and the establishment of a new stocking program designed to help rebuild the state’s flounder population over time.
For South Carolina residents, the cost of an annual saltwater recreational fishing license will increase from $10 to $15, bringing South Carolina’s saltwater recreational license fees for residents in line with neighboring states (GA: $15; NC: $16). This represents the first increase in the state’s saltwater license fee in two decades. A complete list of new fees is outlined in the chart below.
The new regulations also include a minimum size limit of 16 inches and allow a catch limit of 5 fish per person per day and no more than 10 fish per boat per day. Previously, the minimum size limit was 15 inches, and the catch limit was 10 fish per person per day and 20 fish per boat per day. The new harvest limits will also take effect July 1, 2021.
Saltwater License Fees, Effective July 1
Fee Resident – 14 Day $10 Resident – Annual $15 Resident – 3 Year $45 Nonresident – 1 Day $10 Nonresident – 7 Day $35 Nonresident – 14 Day No Longer Available Nonresident – Annual $75 Nonresident – 3 Year No Longer Available Charter Fishing Vessel License Fees, Effective July 1
Fee Resident – Six or fewer passengers $275 Resident – 6 to 49 passengers $450 Resident – 50+ Passengers $650 Nonresident – Six or fewer passengers $550 Nonresident – 6 to 49 passengers $900 Nonresident – 50+ Passengers $1,300 
For additional information, contact:
Erin Weeks at (843) 953-9845
WeeksE@dnr.sc.gov
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources – Rembert C. Dennis Building
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Inspiration from a Waterway Journey
Completing a challenging 1,141-mile journey down the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in a 27-foot, flat-bottom skiff was rewarding for captains Greg Parker and Jeff Haddock.
Captains inspire others with ‘Don’t wait’ message
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Florida Keys Pump-out Outfitting Program – MPOOP
There are nearly 500 marine facilities throughout the Florida Keys with hundreds of liveaboard vessels at these locations. However, less than 30 percent of these facilities have pump-out equipment available. Monroe County has adopted policies to increase the availability of pump-out facilities in order to reduce pollutant discharges to protect our nearshore waters.
Monroe County Marina Pump-Out Outfitting Program (MPOOP)
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Happy Father’s Day from Key Lime Sailing Club, Key Largo, FL
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.
To all the dads out there who provided stability in their children’s lives with love and acceptance. Thank you for everything! Happy Father’s Day!What makes this coming Father’s Day extra special? It just so happens to be the 60th birthday of the “Father of KLSC”! Thank you, Paul, for being the backbone of Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages throughout the years. Key Lime has flourished with you at the helm, and we wish you the best for many more years. Thank you!Looking for a last minute gift for Dad? Give him the Gift of Sail with our Gift Certificates that you can use at Key Lime Sailing Club, American Sailing Academy, Morning Star Charters, and Pirate’s Choice Charters.
Our Low Season RatesAugust 16 is the start of our low season rates where you can book a cottage for as low as $175 per night (excluding holidays). August to December gives you a chance to enjoy the Florida Keys where everything is less expensive, and the place is not as crowded. Call reservations today!Available Cottages and Dates
Book at Key Lime now! Cottage rental includes unlimited use of a 22’ sailboat (for qualified sailors), kayaks, paddle boards, water toys, bicycles, snorkel and fishing gear at no extra cost.We also offer activities such as ocean side sail and snorkel charters aboard a pirate ship, bayside sunset cruise, sailing lessons, and kayak eco-tours.Visit our website www.keylimesailingclub.com and send us a Request to Book! You can also call or text our reservation specialist at 305-451-3438 almost any time day or night!
Win Stays at Key Lime Sailing ClubTo 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 8th Annual KLSC Photo Contest. Check here for details.Got a talent for video making? Enter our 8th 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:Learn ASA Certified Sailing at American Sailing Academy. Call us at 305-587-3205.Enjoy a Snorkel or Sunset Cruise both bay side and ocean side as well as boat rentals from 22 foot to 68 foot. at Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.South Dade Marina, Wet and Dry Slips Available. Call 305-247-8730Be the first to comment!
FAA Releases Spaceport Camden Environmental Impact Statement
Despite vigorous opposition from boaters and environmentalists, Spaceport Camden has cleared its first major hurdle to becoming a reality. The Federal Aviation Administration released its Environmental Impact Statement on Thursday with the proposed alternative being to issue a launch site operator’s license to the county. See Spaceport Camden Might Be in Doubt and More Reason to Oppose Spaceport Camden. Our thanks to Ted Arisaka for keeping us updated on this issue.
FAA releases spaceport environmental impact statement
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AICW Infrastructure and Vision
Congress authorized the creation of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway in 1919 and the entire waterway was completed in 1940. It extends 1,100 miles from Norfolk, Va., to Key West, Fla.
Waterway Infrastructure And Vision
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Pasquotank, Chowan Rivers Crucial to Albemarle Sound History
A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, historic Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.
Pasquotank, Chowan rivers crucial to area’s history, recreation
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Origin of the “Motion of the Ocean” Revealed
Ocean currents sometimes pinch off sections that create circular currents of water called “eddies.” This “whirlpool” motion moves nutrients to the water’s surface, playing a significant role in the health of the Florida Keys coral reef ecosystem.
Eddies are circular currents of water with a whirlpool motion that moves nutrients to the water’s surface.
Origin of the ‘Motion of the Ocean’ in the Straits of Florida Revealed BY GISELE GALOUSTIAN | 6/17/2021
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