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    • Bahamas Chatter: More Updates from Abacos, Eleuthera and Long Island

      Explorer Charts - the best charts for the Bahamas and Exumas

      Bahamas Chatter is produced by Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS NET PARTNER, which has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.

      Bahamas Chatter: More Updates from Abacos, Eleuthera and Long Island

      More Updates from Abacos, Eleuthera and Long Island

      Posted: 08 Jun 2020 02:50 PM PDT

      Thanks to our friends in The Bahamas who are responding to our request for an update on their facilities and services. The picture gets better every day.

      NEAR BAHAMAS—ABACOS

      GREEN TURTLE CAY
      *****
      FROM CRUISE ABACO SAILING CHARTERS

      Plan your Bahamas Sailing Vacation now. Reserve your vessel and dates. We will add to the calendar and you can pay later. Something to look forward to, clear, beautiful water, sailing and sunshine.
      Email: cruiseabaco.sales@gmail.com
      www.cruiseabaco.com
      FROM DONNY’S MARINA
      Donnys Marina and moorings will fully open on the 15th June; all services are working after Hurricane Dorian. Boats rentals will resume 1st July 2020.

      Donny

      Visit my website on the rebuild of Donny’s. donnysboatrentalsgtc.com
      *****

      FROM THE GREAT ABACO EXPRESS (TOURS) MARSH HARBOUR, ABACO
       This is Glender Knowles , Owner and operator of a local bus company. .At this juncture we are rented out for bus charters to move volunteers. Tours presently can be done at least eco-tours at some of  the blue holes. T he Island historical tours are to be modified due to damages and rebuilding. There is still alot of clean up on going but it looks great. August and September are traditionally of seasons months. July might be the only month but the living accommodations probably would have to be at the Winding Bay resort for now. Let me know if we can be of any assistance. 

      Regards,
       Glender Archer-Knowles
      The Great Abaco Express
      P O Box AB20180
      Marsh Harbour, Abaco
      242 646 7072
      *****

      FAR BAHAMAS

      ELEUTHERA

      FROM LITTLE WOODY, PILOT, SPANISH WELLS,

      Reopening International 15th June, you will be able to register online, so they say.

      Wayne Perry
      *****

      FROM ROLLEZZ BEACH RESORT, ELEUTHERA

      Our great thanks for Invite to your Register  Kindly let your Members know the Following:
      Rollezz Villas Beach Resort is a ( TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Award recipient for Small Hotel 2019). shall be open on 29th June 2020.
      We shall be fully operational at this time and these Services will be offered.
      1. Accommodations
      2. Restaurant Services
      3. Entertainment.

      Please be advised that Rollezz Villas Beach Resort will be covid 19 compliant, therefore expect to wear your face mask, digital temperature scanning will be in effect, social distancing will be expected.
       Contact info are as follows”
      Rollezz.com
      rollezzvillasbeacgresort@gmail.com

      Cheers and thanks once more for your interest. 

      Respectfully,

      Carl Rolle
      Manager
      Tel: (242) 557-0005
      US: (305) 280-5719
      email: rollezzvillasbeachresort@gmail.com
      http://www.rollezz.com

      Pristine Beach-Swimming in blue see your toes water-Kayaking
      Spacious lovely villas-friendly Island-Rollezz is Calling Your Name!
      *****

      LONG ISLAND

      FROM TINY’S HURRICANE HOLE, SALT POND, LONG ISLAND

      Thank you for including Tiny’s in your update. We are still taking things day by day but will try to answer your questions as best we can.

      We are in the stage of Planning/training/cleaning/re-tooling.

      Our full opening is yet to be determined.] for the long term. As the cruising season is over in this area; we may not “fully” open until December 2020.

      Starting July 12, 2020, we are considering Fri., Sat., Sun. Noon until 7:00 (dine in and take out)

      Following social distancing and sanitary protocols for outdoor restaurants.

      Our services are: Beach Club Bar Bar Grill and Studio Cottages
      Dinghy Dock (sorry no public laundry, cottage guest and housekeeping use only)
      Dine in and take out

      Call ahead or email to check to confirm hours or availability.
      All best,

      Michelle and Jason
      Tiny’s Hurricane Hole
      Thompson Bay
      Long Island, Bahamas
      www.tinysbahamas.com
      michelle@tinysbahamas.com

      243-472-8104
      https://airbnb.com/h/tinysbahamas-keylime-cottage
      https://airbnb.com/h/tinysbahamas-seagrape-cottage
      *****

      FROM STELLA MARIS MARINA, LONG ISLAND

      Yes, our marina is  open now.
       
      Available services are:
      Dockage – short and long term
      Water
      Garbage Removal
      Electricity
      Diesel Fuel Service (small quantities of gasoline per ‘portables’ from nearby gas station; large quantities of gasoline = from 500 gals. per direct from-truck fueling)
      Car Rentals/Taxis
      Per-Person-rated flight connections or charters (depending on destination) within the Bahamas with the Stella Maris Resort Air Service
      Hauling (subject to prevailing conditions)
      Hurricane Mooring in 100 % hurricane-safe marina “rear canal”
      Mechanical and Electrical Services on demand (per ‘exterior labour’)
       
      The Stella Maris Resort Club is presently operable only per ‘Self-Catering’ Bungalow/Villa Rentals (www.stellamarisresort.com)
       
      THANKS!!! Best regards, Joerg.

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    • Shared Photo by Bill Tongue

      Our thanks to Ted Arisaka for sharing Bill Tongue’s photo as posted on Save Georgia’s Anchorages.

      The clouds moved on, the light changed and it was a whole new world of color and reflections.

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    • Bahamas Chatter: “Responses to Update Request from Bahamas Businesses” plus 2 more

      Explorer Charts - the best charts for the Bahamas and Exumas

      Bahamas Chatter is produced by Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS NET PARTNER, which has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.

      Bahamas Chatter: “Responses to Update Request from Bahamas Businesses” plus 2 more

       

      Responses to Update Request from Bahamas Businesses

      Posted: 06 Jun 2020 08:35 AM PDT

      We at Explorer Chartbooks recently sent out a request for updates from Bahamian services and facilities. We are so pleased with the response (below) and will continue to post them as they come in. It is always our purpose on the Bahamas Chatter to keep our cruising subscribers informed of the latest in the Bahamas. Here are the responses, grouped according to our three chartbook areas (Near Bahamas, Exumas and Far Bahamas):

      NEAR BAHAMAS

      ABACOS

      FROM PINEAPPLES, GREEN TURTLE CAY

      Pineapples ? is open and serving seven days a week starting June 15th….welcome back everyone!!!!

      FROM BLUFF HOUSE, GREEN TURTLE CAY

      Good morning and great to hear from you.  
      Bluff House is not open and we are hoping to fully open on the 1st of March 2021.
      We are working on the dock and the rooms and still cleaning up debris from the top of the hill.
      Phone number is 1-242-826-0654 or 1-242-824-6231
      email is frontdesk@bluffhouse.com
      website is www.bluffhouse.com
      will post update on our facebook page Bluff House Beach Resort and Marina

      Thank you for checking in!

      Kind regards,

      Molly McIntosh
      General Manager
      Bluff House Beach Resort and Marina
      (242) – 365 – 4247
      (954) – 284 – 8389

      FROM BRENDAL’S DIVE CENTER, GREEN TURTLE CAY

      Brendals Dive Center & Adventure Tours
      Harbour View Cart Rentals
      Green Turtle Cay, Abaco-Bahamas
      www.brendal.com
      brendal@brendal.com
      1-242-365-4411 
      We are in Stage 4 opening and will be fully open July 1 with all services. Reservations are required for all tours, rentals, services with dates and number of people, location where they are planning to sty. We offer custom packages for all dive services, plus golf cart rentals.

      Contact info:
      242/365.4411
      www.brendal.com
      www.harbourviewcartrentals.com
      Thanks,
      Mary Stevens

      FROM PETE’S PUB, LITTLE HARBOUR, ABACO

      All the answers to these questions are changing rapidly depending on the PM’s directives. from what I understand, by the 15th we can resume normal business.
      242-577-5487
      pete@petespub.com
      petespub.com

      Heather Moore Johnston
      Little Harbour, Abaco, Bahamas
      Pete’s Pub & Gallery
      242-577-5487

      NASSAU

      FROM NASSAU YACHT HAVEN

      We are presently open to domestic vessels.
      I have been told that marinas can open June 15th to international vessels.
      Full Service from the marina, however I can’t confirm the status of our tenants, Poop Deck & Bahama Divers at this time. 
      Tel: 242-393-8173
      reservations@nassauyachthaven.com
      ty@nassauyachtnaven.com
      michael@nassauyachthaven.com
      www.nassauyachthaven.com
       
      Regards,
       
      Michael Pinder

      EXUMAS

      FROM HIGHBOURNE CAY, EXUMAS:

      We are now open accepting private vessels from all Bahamian Islands.  As of June 15th we are accepting private yachts from the US.  The new protocols by the Government require all persons entering to have had a COVID 19 test within 10 days of arrival.
      We are open fully except for the restaurant.  That is operating as a Take Out only at present but that may change going forward.  As our restaurant is open air they may allow us to open at a limited capacity soon.
      Our instructions are being finalized now for guests, they will be the usual, masks must be worn around other guests, practice social distancing.  No large gatherings on the docks.
      We have hand washing stations set up everywhere for them and all equipment, bikes, kayaks, paddle boards, golf carts and all guest areas are sanitized 3 times per day.  All of our staff are wearing masks at all times.
      Our food store is fully open but only 4 guests are allowed in at a time and the marina office can only have 1 person at a time (they are both quite small) ?
      We are looking forward to welcoming everyone back!
       
      Take care and best regards
       
      Carolyn Cartwright
      Highbourne Cay
      P.O. Box SS 6342
      Exuma, Bahamas
      T:242.355.1008
      F:242.355.1003
      24′ 42′ 53″N  76’49’21″W:

      FROM COMPASS CAY MARINA

      We are definitely ready for the soft opening on June 15th and will be fully opened on July 1st.

      We offer marina dockage, water, power, guide services, cottage rentals, recycling and a small souvenir shop with snacks, refreshments, beers, etc.  

      Special instructions for guests are to keep hands clean. Stay home if sick!! social distancing and heat checks will be enforced. Guests will not be allowed to touch products unless with intent to buy and only can enter the store if you intend to buy.

      Contacts to the island. office number is Locally 1.242.422.7300 Internationally 1.954.253.3860.
      Emails: Tucker61145@yahoo.comTrevonRolle95@gmail.comLoanfish@icloud.com.
      Website: Compasscaymarina.com

      Best Regards

      Trevon Rolle
      Welcome Home to Compass Cay 
      www.compasscaymarina.com
      242-422-7300

      FROM FARMERS CAY YACHT CLUB:

      Good afternoon Sara, thanks for checking on us.We are ready to except our guests when we 
      Open. we are prepared for all our Customers.
      All our moorings arefully working; i had all of them serviced in December. we just built a new dinghy dock. Cruisers can book the moorings and marina by email at nixonr73@yahoo.com.
      Best regards.
      Roosevelt Nixon

      FROM FRONT ROWE REALTY, GEORGETOWN, EXUMA

      Hi all is well here in Exuma for now but not sure what will happen once we open back up which I think our government has scheduled for July 1st.
       
      However. private planes and boats are allowed in next week. Not exactly sure what paper work they will need or be required so best to go to the government covid web site for the updated info.
       
      We are only just coming out of lock down and business opening back up, slowly but surely!
       
      All for now, Wendy Rowe

      FAR BAHAMAS

      FROM CAPE ELEUTHERA:

      We are willing to let boats come into the marina if they would like to now. This week we will have limited amenities.  Our restaurant will open June 15.
      We will be fully open June 15

      Our services are Hotel, restaurant and bar, Gas and Diesel, ships store, laundry and shower facilities, Pump Outs, Marina, Pool, Concierge grocery service at a fee, rental cars, golf carts, rental boats, charter boats, 

      We will be recognizing the Governments instructions to reopen the Bahamas.  Social distancing, Masks recommended and staff required, call ahead ordering at the restaurant, we will be practicing elevated sanitation in high use areas, 6 foot distancing in ship store.

      Contact info:  Chris Morris, General Manager
      www.capeeleuthera.comcmorris@capeeleuthera.com, 242.334.8500. Hours 8-5 daily starting June 8.

      FROM ACKLINS

      ACKLINS ISLAND is “the OutBack at the Southern Edge of the Bahamas where all the marine life of the world reside and where GOD resides” … with absolutely no noise, pollution, traffic, high rise buildings, ATM’s, swimming pools and golf courses!

      •  the Bahamas will open its international boarders (air & sea) come 1st July with all visitors presenting proof of negative covid19.corona virus test except BIMINI GRAND BAHAMA EXUMA SAN SALVADOR
      (-ie Islands with direct INTERNATIONAL airlift (?)

      •  Chester’s will continue to provide
         –  DIY & FULLY GUIDED BONEFISH 
         –  DEEP SEA FISHING
         –  Snorkeling 
         –  BED &BREAKFAST Accommodations 
         –  All Inclusive 
         –  Auto Rental 
         –  Ecotours 
         –  Birding 
         –  CROOKED ISLAND Tours

      •  Narrowed booking/cancellation windows (reminder ACKLINS is a CASH ONLY DISTRICT)

      •  PROMO-  FLY free (nass/ack,) private pilots/sailing vessels fuel credit 

      •  bring all fish/tackle gear/ personal items 

      CHESTER’S CONTACT DETAILS 
      •  www.chestersbonefishlodge.com 
          chestershighwayinn@,gmail.com 

          Phone 1.242.357.4179
                       1.242.322.1268  (ph/fx)
          
      Blessings!

      Arnette ?
      242.357.4179

      Update on Rubis Marine Fuel Stations

      Posted: 06 Jun 2020 08:16 AM PDT

      FROM RUBIS:

      Below you will find the updated locations for the marinas currently open:

      Abaco Marinas:
      Spanish Cay
      Treasure Cay
      Schooner Bay
      Bluff House ( Currently closed and undergoing renovations; Hurricane Dorian)

      Bimini Marina:
      Bimini Cove

      New Providence Marinas:
      Lyford Cay
      Harbour Central
      Harbour View
      Palm Cay
      Sandy Port

      Marinas currently serving fuel:

      Nassau:
      Palm Cay
      Harbour View
      Sandy port
      Harbour Central – East Bay & Armstrong
      Lyford Cay

      Eleuthera:
      Briland Gas & Oil

      Abaco:
      Treasure Cay Marina
      Schooner Bay
      Spanish Cay

      Update from US Embassy in Nassau

      Posted: 06 Jun 2020 07:20 AM PDT

      Please click on the link below to find the June 2 update from the US Embassy in Nassau:

      https://bs.usembassy.gov/health-alert-u-s-embassy-nassau-the-bahamas-32/

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    • LNM: High Water Event, Upper Waccamaw River, SC

      This high water has prompted the USCG to declare a strict no-wake zone from statute miles 375-366. See Strict No-Wake Zone. Our thanks to Jim Healy for this notice.

      The Coast Guard has declared a “HIGH WATER EVENT” for the Upper Waccamaw River in South Carolina. Officially, the affected zone starts an Wacca Wacha Marina and runs through Myrtle Beach, and includes the Upper Waccamaw to Conway, SC. But is fact, it will affect everyone from Georgetown through Myrtle Beach.

      The ICW is above flood stage. The fixed docks at Buicksport Marina (Bucksport sausage) are under water. Because of the flooding, there isn’t much tide in this area, but there is a nasty 3-1/2 to 4 knot current on the Waccamaw that has a big effect on slower boats. We normally make 8-1/2 StM/Hr through still water; yesterday in places, 5-1/2 StM./Hr at higher engine RPM than usual. The marina folks here are saying the crest of the flooding is expected this coming Saturday (6/6/2020).

      We have not traveled farther than Socastee, SC (Osprey Marina), but immediately North of Osprey is an area where houses are flooded by the high water. Some bridges (RR, not on the ICW) are locked closed. The USCG LNM is reminding boaters that they are responsible for their wakes, as water is into home is some places. And, I should make honorable mention, there is large flotsam in the water. Watch for logs. Sailboats, make sure you can clear the fixed bridges on the Waccamaw and the ICW through Myrtle Beach. There is one sailboat at Osprey that cannot make the bridges, so he’ll be stuck for a while.

      Jim

      Peg and Jim Healy, living aboard Sanctuary

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    • No Wake Zone Must Be Honored in Socastee, SC, AICW Statute Mile 371


      For years and long before extreme ICW flooding, Cruisers Net has pleaded with boaters to reduce wakes as they pass through the low country of Socastee, one of those picturesque Waterway portions. 

      Boaters could cause more water damage to homes along the Intracoastal
      ABC 15 News

      HCPD, DNR investigating report of shot fired at boat
      ABC 15 News

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    • Video Report from Fort Pierce City Marina, Fort Pierce, FL AICW Statute Mile 966.5


       Fort Pierce City Marina 1 Avenue A, Ft. Pierce, FL 34950 (772) 464-1245 Facsimile (772) 464-2589

      Fort Pierce City Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and a public facility, is located west of the Waterway, just south of the Fort Pierce high-rise bridge and well north of unlighted daybeacon #188. See FOCUS ON for more on this excellent facility.

       

      Click here for Video Report from Fort Pierce City Marina

       

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Fort Pierce City Marina

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Fort Pierce City Marina

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    • SCDNR Updated List of Closures and Cancellations

      South Carolina Department of Natural Resources continues to monitor COVID-19. In accordance with directives issued by Gov. Henry McMaster, the Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, SCDNR has canceled, postponed or closed several programs and events.

       
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      Updated Wednesday, June 3, 2020

      *New items are bolded


      Cancellations & Closures

      SCDNR continues to monitor COVID-19. In accordance with directives issued by Gov. Henry McMaster, the Department of Health and Environmental Control and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, SCDNR has canceled, postponed or closed several programs and events.

      View a complete and updated list.

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      Following are SCDNR-related cancellations:

      • Table Rock Fishing Clinic (June 6)
      • Lake Rabon Fishing Rodeo (June 6)
      • Sewee Center Fishing Rodeo (June 13)
      • All in-person hunter and boater education classes are canceled through June 15. 
      • Sun City Grandparents Park Fishing Clinics (June 20, July 18)
      • Volunteer Lab days at SCDNR’s Parker Annex Archaeology Center are canceled until further notice.
      • Bat netting is canceled until further notice.
      • All Trailer and Take One Make One (TOMO) events are canceled until further notice.

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      Following are SCDNR-related closures:

      • All secondary roads on Jocassee Gorges were closed May 11 in accordance with the normal road management schedule. Secondary roads will reopen Sept. 15.
      • The St. Stephen’s Fish Lift (Shad cam available)
      • All SCDNR freshwater fish hatcheries (still operational, but closed to public)
      • SCDNR offices statewide currently do not allow in-person transactions. All services can be completed online, by phone or U.S. mail. 
      • U.S. Department of Energy has closed Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve in Aiken County is closed until further notice.
      • Duke Energy has closed Bad Creek Hydro Project.

      SCDNR urges all customers to utilize online resources for the purchase of hunting and fishing licenses, as well as renewal of boat registrations.

      At this time, COVID-19 has not impacted season dates or regulations of upcoming hunting or fishing seasons.

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    • Shared Photo – Jerico River in Midway, GA

      From My Georgia Coast by Bobby Cary as shared on Save Georgia’s Anchorages by Ted Arisaka.

      Jerico River in Midway, GA

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    • Georgia’s New Anchoring Regulations Claim a Victim in Turner Creek, GA AICW Statute Mile 585.5


      Our thanks to Ted Arisaka of Save Georgia’s Anchorages for passing along this Facebook 5/28 post from Jayne Salvo Gorham. Turner Creek which intersects the Waterway south of Thunderbolt is a small low-traffic area with two small marinas allowing access to Wilmington Island and Savannah.

      Well, today we ran afoul of Georgia’s new anchoring law. We went to anchor in Turner Creek near Thunderbolt and anchored in one of the spots recommended in the cruising guides near the town and marinas. We anchored well clear of any of the marinas but apparently one of the marina operators immediately made a call to the Georgia DNR to complain and an officer came out in her car and raised us on her bull horn. We talked to her on the telephone and she told us we were definitely not allowed to Anchor within 1000 feet of any dock of any kind which pretty much eliminates all of the creek. There was one spot way up the creek under the bridge where we could be a thousand feet away from anything and it turns out it was a relatively nice place after all.

      Although the officer was very professional and polite, it is quite clear that Georgia is very hostile towards Cruisers who dare to Anchor in sight of their dock

      We were planning to go ashore and spend some money in the town, but not anymore.
      Jayne Salvo Gorham

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      Comments from Cruisers (6)

      1. R. Holiman -  June 4, 2020 - 10:59 am

        One idea, would be to establish anchoring reciprocity agreements from state to state, like with so many other things. That way, if you lived in a state that prohibited anchoring, you could expect the same treatment, when you went somewhere else. Because, you know a lot of the people in Georgia who support these anchoring regulations, probably like anchoring in other states. They just don't want you to do it in their state.

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      2. Kent W Hassell -  May 29, 2020 - 4:20 pm

        If the poster's push pin locator is correctly placed, she was indeed in violation of the regulations. We just had our boat hauled at that marina / yard…Sail Harbor…with excellent results I might add…and her locator pin is right off the end of the Sail Harbor's docks. And the Creek is very narrow. The Aqua Map icon should be removed from that location. There is another anchoring icon a bit further up the creek toward the bridge where there is bigger water. Sorry she got flagged, but she should have been more courteous to Sail Harbor's facilities.

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        • Ted Arisaka -  June 15, 2020 - 2:00 pm

          Hi Kent:
          The marker shown on this cruisersnet post is not where they were anchored. I contacted the OP and she messaged me her GPS coordinates both before and after she was asked to move by the GA DNR. It appears they were in compliance with the 300ft setback required in "Marina Zones". My colleague, James Newsome, in our grassroots group "Save Georgia's Anchorages" contacted GA DNR and posted this positive outcome over on our facebook page.

          [James H. Newsome] "As a follow up on this incident, I forwarded 2 charts to DNR along with a brief summary opinion of why we thought the DNR officer and marina owner were wrong.
          "Assuming the boater's accounting of the incident is correct, and it certainly appears credible, we believe she was inaccurately advised by the DNR officer to abandon her anchored position. Additionally, the officer stated that the boater could not anchor within 1000' of any dock. This is not correct. The marina zone allows boaters to dock closer than 1000' but not within 300' of a marina."
          Pictures of the chart by Ted Arisaka will be included in replies to this comment.
          I discussed this situation with the Deputy Commissioner for GA DNR yesterday and he agrees with our assessment of the incident. He also commented that the officer has been contacted and the Commissoiner's AO, which established the setbacks, has been reviewed with her in an effort to prevent a future occurrence. He also said that the marina owner was contacted and informed that the boater was legally anchored and should not have been made to move.
          Deputy Commission Rabon and I agreed that while a mistake was made it was encouraging that all parties involved were cordial and acted in a responsible manner. I acknowledged that our boating organizations are working to educate cruisers and advise them of the current situation with the anchoring laws in GA.
          As a further update, we are hopeful that GA's HB833, legislation to replace HB201, will pass the Senate in the final phase of the General Assembly which will reconvene mid-June. DNR and our coalition of boating groups strongly support this legislation."

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      3. Jim Shipp -  May 29, 2020 - 4:01 pm

        AICW Statute Mile 858.5 is not in Georgia:

        Georgia’s New Anchoring Regulations Claim a Victim in Turner Creek, GA AICW Statute Mile 858.5

        Editor: Jim is correct, it should read 585.5. My bad!

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      4. Richard Gano -  May 29, 2020 - 2:39 pm

        We took the opportunity in April 2020 to just skip the entire state of GA when coming south by going outside to Jacksonville from the last passable inlet in SC.

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      5. Ted Arisaka -  May 29, 2020 - 10:32 am

        What is unfortunate is that the DNR Officer apparently only cited the 1000ft setback from structures requirement and seemingly not aware of the 300ft-1000ft "marina zones" that allow anchoring and take precedence. Our group Save Georgia's Anchorages intends to provide some feedback to the DNR on this matter. Thanks Cruisers'Net for broadcasting this story.

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    • Good News Report from Hell Gate, GA AICW Problem Stretch Statute Mile 602


      Our thanks to Bill King for confirming the success of last year’s dredging of this Problem Stretch, which, for the time being at least, seems not such a Problem Stretch.

      BTW…on the north-bound transit, came through Hell Gate (GA) last week at dead low tide. I know it was dredged but I did not expect to see 9’-plus all the way through following the USACE survey route.
      Bill King
      Stuart, Florida

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s AICW Problem Stretches Listing For Hell Gate

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To This AICW Problem Stretch

      Comments from Cruisers (1)

      1. Nelms F Graham -  January 10, 2021 - 6:05 am

        Went thru the Gate on 1/9/21 at low tide. Lowest observed depth was 7.6 ft.

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