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FWC: Lionfish Challenge 2021 Update – June 29
The Lionfish Challenge rewards lionfish harvesters with prizes for their lionfish removals. The participant who harvests the most lionfish will be crowned the Recreational Lionfish King/Queen and the Commercial Champion.
Lionfish Challenge 2021 Update – June 29
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BoatUS News: With Passage of Florida Anchoring Bill, BoatUS Seeks Solution for the Long Haul
A bill that aims to both address the continuing vessel anchoring challenges facing some Florida counties while balancing the needs of responsible vessel operators became law yesterday with the signing of FL S.B. 1946 by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
With Passage of Florida Anchoring Bill, BoatUS Seeks Solution for the Long Haul
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- Reply to Alan
And so…this is not just a problem for AGLCA, MTOA, and Boat US members….it is an issue for used boat dealers, used cruising boat brokerages, and others in the marine trades industry.
I realize that there are more proponents than vexed property owners at noisy nautical partiers! The acqusition of maria properties by conglomerates for residential development of waterfront properties and subsequent raising of rates for both resident and transient boaters.
The dynamics of the rising cost of fuel, marina fees, mechanical maintenance costs and astronomical insurance premiums for the older boats that many cruisers have …oh and the general rise in the costs of all boats…may jolly well mean the demise of the middle American cruising public.So now is the time for all of those associations, businesses and cruising public to challenge this newly enacted "seizure of anchoring rights" by Florida, Georgia, and any other political entity in Federal cour as interference with interstate commerce and any other justicable issue with the same vigor and zeal as the NRA protects American 2nd Amendment rights.
Boat US, being the "heavy hitter" must take the lead!
Alan V. Cecil
M/V SIGMACHI
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Troubled Waters near Cape Lookout, near Beaufort, NC
To access the Cape Lookout Anchorage when the oceanside waters are kicking up, 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. See Numerous ATON Changes.
Waters near Cape Lookout have become increasingly perilous because of shoaling and shifting channels, despite a two-year-old agreement between Carteret County and the National Park Service that has provided more than $5.67 million for dredging.
More boaters finding trouble in waters near Cape Lookout
CoastalReview.orgClick Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Cape Lookout Bight
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Shared Photo – New Bern, NC
Shared by Millissa Alexander of New Bern Grand Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR! Thank you Millissa!
Shared by Millissa Alexander of New Bern Grand Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
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- Reply to Greg
Spectacular photo, Millissa! The tall sailboat moving though the bridge adds the perfect movement.
- Reply to Millissa
The sunsets and sunrises seem to even more beautiful than ever as of late. Thanks for sharing Larry! To learn more about the New Bern Grand Marina, please visit our website https://newberngrandmarinayachtclub.com/.
Millissa
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SCDNR Offering Courtesy Boat Inspections July 3 and 4, Various Locations
To help prepare for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, SCDNR will be holding courtesy boat inspections across the state.—- NEWS RELEASE —-
For Immediate Release
SCDNR courtesy boat inspections set for July 4th holiday
Courtesy boat inspections will be hosted around the state on July 3 and 4th.
COLUMBIA, S.C. (June 22, 2021) — In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Independence Day holiday, the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will once again be conducting courtesy boat inspections at certain public boat landings around the state. The Fourth of July weekend is the year’s busiest weekend on state waters, and officers want to do everything possible to keep boaters out of harm’s way.SCDNR officers will perform quick but thorough inspections for required safety equipment and proper boat and motor registration. Those who are not in compliance with safety regulations or registration requirements will not be ticketed during the complimentary inspections. Instead, they will be given an opportunity to correct the problem before they launch their boat. SCDNR officers will also be available to answer questions and give boaters tips on how to stay safe on the water.
Additional inspections will also be hosted later in July.
To report boating violations such as reckless operation or an intoxicated boat operator, call the SCDNR toll-free, 24-hour hotline at 1-800-922-5431. For a copy of South Carolina’s boating regulations, to find out about local boating safety courses or to obtain a free float plan form, contact the SCDNR Boating Safety Office at 1-800-277-4301 or visit https://www.dnr.sc.gov/
education/boated.html .
Courtesy inspection sites for July 3 and July 4:
July 3
Anderson Co. — Riverfork Boat Ramp – Lake Hartwell; 2 p.m to 4 p.m.
Beaufort Co. — Battery Creek Landing (Parris Island) – Battery Creek; 10 a.m. to noon
Charleston Co. — Wappoo Cut – ICW; 10 a.m. to noon
Charleston Co. — Buck Hall Landing – ICW; 10 a.m. to noon
Georgetown Co. — Carroll A. Campbell Landing – Sampit River; 10 a.m. to noon
Horry Co. — New Peach Tree Landing – Waccamaw river; 10 a.m. to noon
Kershaw Co. — Buck Hill Landing – Lake Wateree; 10 a.m. to noon
Laurens Co. — Riverfork Public Landing – Lake Greenwood; 10 a.m. to noon
Lexington Co. — Lake Murray Dam – Lake Murray; 9 a.m. to noon
McCormick Co. — Dorn Landing – Lake Thurmond; 10 a.m. to noon
July 4
Beaufort Co. — Lemon Island Landing (Edgar Glenn) – Chechesse River; 10 a.m. to noon
Berkeley Co. — Cypress Gardens Landing (Dunham Creek); 10 a.m. to noon
Charleston Co. — Remleys Point Landing – Wando River; 10 a.m. to noon
Greenwood Co. — Greenwood State Park – Lake Greenwood; 10 a.m. to noon
Horry Co. — Hwy 22 Bridge (Behind Bass Pro Shop) – ICW; 10 a.m. to noon
Marion Co. — Galivants Ferry Landing – Little Pee Dee; 10 a.m. to noon
Newberry Co. — Billy Dreher Island – Lake Murray; 9 a.m. to noon
Oconee Co. — South Cove Park – Lake Keowee; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Pickens Co. — Twelve Mile Park – Lake Hartwell; 10 a.m. to noon
Spartanburg Co. — Main Ramp – Lake Bowen; 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
York Co. — Ebenezer Park Landing – Lake Wylie; 10 a.m. to noon
Also in July: Beaufort Water Festival — July 17
Beaufort Co. — Battery Creek Landing (Parris Island) – Battery Creek; 10 a.m. to noon
Media Contact:
David Lucas
SCDNR Public Information Coordinator
843-610-0096
LucasD@dnr.sc.gov
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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
CoastalReview.orgClick Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Cape Lookout Bight
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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 ReleaseIncreases 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
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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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