Hell on Whales by Fiona Zublin
Back in the mid-19th century, and continuing until 1930, a group of whalers in Australia’s Twofold Bay worked with a pod of killer whales to catch and kill baleen whales.
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Good Review of Tom Point Anchorage, SC AICW Statute Mile 495.5
Considered by many to be one of the best anchorages south of Charleston, Tom Point Creek cuts the western shores of North Edisto River, well south, southwest of flashing daybeacon #102. Our thanks to Jackie and Charlie for this report.
9-11-20. (Looks like we’re only ones using this great anchorage!) Anchored in Tom Point creek (and 3 nights ago also) – about mm 495.5. Came in pretty far (2nd anchor ) to escape threatened storms. Very good protection. About 5-6 times here. A favorite bad weather anchorage. Anchored in about 13-14′ at 80% hi tide. 33# claw 50′ chain 34′ boat. Anchor not move – came up almost clean. Easy in/out- keep middle channel. No place to take dog. Current normal tidal flow. Beautiful and serene!! Charlie and Jackie on Traveler
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Join us for Virtual CoastFest 2020! 9/30-10/2, Georgia DNR
The Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources invites students, teachers and the public to Virtual CoastFest 2020, being held Wednesday, Sept. 30, through Friday, Oct. 2, at www.CoastalGaDNR.org/CoastFest. 
Join us for Virtual CoastFest Sept 30 – Oct. 2!
The Coastal Resources Division of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources invites students, teachers and the public to Virtual CoastFest 2020, being held Wednesday, Sept. 30, through Friday, Oct. 2, at www.CoastalGaDNR.org/CoastFest
. While in-person CoastFest will not be held due to COVID-19, the Division will offer a series of live-streamed events highlighting its programs all three days at 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m. and 2 p.m each day. Virtual attendees will have the opportunity to interact with Division staff and ask questions about how they conserve Georgia’s coastal resources for present and future generations.
“For 26 years, we’ve looked forward to meeting our friends and neighbors from across the region at CoastFest,” said Tyler Jones, the Division’s CoastFest coordinator. “We’ve had to get creative to work around COVID-19 this year, and we’re excited to offer a virtual way to continue that tradition and provide an opportunity to peel back the curtain and show everyone what we do at Coastal Resources Division.”
Live-stream topics on Wednesday, Sept. 30:
- 9:30 a.m.: “All Aboard the R/V Anna: A look at the Division’s 60-foot shrimping vessel and the fisheries management work conducted aboard.”
- 11 a.m.: “One Fish, Two Fish, Old Fish, New Fish: Discover how biologists and citizen scientists team up to better understand coastal fish populations.”
- 2 p.m.: “The Shoreline Comes Alive: Learn what local communities and individuals are doing to protect property and restore wetland ecosystems.”
Thursday, Oct. 1:
- 9:30 a.m. “Our Changing Beaches: Beaches are constantly shifting, impacted by both gentle and tumultuous processes. Find out how the processes work and how people can adapt.”
- 11 a.m. “Safe to Swim: Educate yourself on beach water quality, and how the Division partners with other agencies to keep the public safe.”
- 2 p.m.: “Building Homes for Fish: Dive deep with our marine biologists to learn how the Division is building artificial reefs to create essential fish habitat.”
Friday, Oct. 2:
- 9:30 a.m.: “Going Green for Our Future: Learn how you can capture rainwater and prevent pollution runoff in your backyard and community.”
- 11 a.m.: “Fishing Basics 101: Grab your fishing pole and join our marine biologists as they show you how to fish along the Georgia coast, including knot tying, types of bait and techniques.”
- 2 p.m.: “Touch Tanks Live: Tune in live as we show off some of the coolest creatures that swim in our estuarine environment, and ask our biologists questions.”
The CoastFest Art Contest, featuring art from students across the region, will still be held as usual, and the artwork will be on display at the Marshes of Glynn Library on Gloucester Street in Brunswick from Tuesday, Oct. 6, though Tuesday, Oct. 13. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded as in the past. This year’s art contest theme is “Our Marvelous Marshes,” and students are encouraged to submit art that highlights the estuarine ecosystem that makes the Georgia coast so unique. The winner of the 2020 CoastFest Art Contest will have his or her art featured on the 2021 CoastFest T-Shirt.
New this year, the Division is holding an essay writing contest. Students from elementary, middle and high school are encouraged to write a 400-500 word short essay from the prompt: “What makes the Georgia Coast unique and what did I learn about it at Virtual CoastFest 2020?” First, second and third place awards will be given to Georgia students in elementary, middle and high school. Schools may submit their top five essays for judging by the Division’s staff and its partners in conservation. Teacher, homeschooling parents and students can find more information, including submission guidelines and deadlines, at www.CoastalGaDNR.org/
CoastFestEssay .Winners of both the art and essay contests will be announced Oct. 16 by press release and notification to the schools.
CoastFest 2020 T-shirts, featuring art by Maleah Lavarias of Needwood Elementary School will be sold online. Sales will be available from a link at www.CoastalGaDNR.org/CoastFest between Monday, Sept. 21, and Friday, Oct. 9. The cost is $10 plus shipping and handling. Please allow four to six weeks for delivery. The shirt is kelly green and features a mosaic sea turtle on the back with Virtual CoastFest 2020 logo on the front breast.
The CoastFest website will also feature short videos from previous exhibitors, allowing them to highlight their programs and missions.
Anyone with questions about Virtual CoastFest 2020 may contact Tyler Jones at 912-262-3140 or tyler.jones@dnr.ga.gov.
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State Dock Closed, Historic Bath State Historic Site, Bath NC off Pamlico River
Bath State Docks are located on the eastern shores of Bath Creek, north of flashing daybeacon #4. For an in depth report on Bath. Our thanks to Almond Drake for this update,
Due to damage from Hurricane Isaias, the State Dock at Historic Bath is closed at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience and are we are working hard to open it back up as soon as possible.
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Bahamas Chatter: Report of cruise ships damaging the seabed near the Berry Islands
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: Report of cruise ships damaging the seabed near the Berry Islands
Report of cruise ships damaging the seabed near the Berry Islands Posted: 08 Sep 2020 12:33 PM PDT
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced shutdown of active cruise ships operations in the Bahamas and cruise ships have been allowed to shelter in Bahamian waters. According to a report from the director of the Bahamas National Trust, fishermen in the Berry Islands have reported significant damage to the seafloor from cruise ships’ anchors and chains dragging across the seabed. Two miles west of Little Stirrup Cay, a private cruise port (AKA Coco Cay), it’s reported there are 15-18 cruise ships anchored two to three miles apart. The fishermen have said, the anchors are sometimes dragging along the seafloor as ships fail to properly anchor or have to be repositioned.
On Sunday a dive team found “significant damage” to the marine environment allegedly caused by ship anchors.“The anchors are totally destroying the fishing grounds, and dragging through the coral. The chains are dragging coral and mountains of sand, ripping up the shoals and bars, totally devastating the fishing area. It looks like someone was driving a bulldozer across the seafloor,” the report alleged. A team is urgently putting together a comprehensive assessment to determine the extent of the damage and quantify the value of the damage and the potential remediation costs.
The report stressed that all vessels sheltering in Bahamian waters are “obliged to anchor, operate and navigate in a safe manner and in all respects compliant with all local laws and regulations, including safety and environmental regulations.”It added: “This extends to discharges of any kind, to the avoidance of any protected or restricted areas, and to the avoidance of damages to any sensitive commercial and environmental resources including reefs.”
Divers from the Royal Bahamas Defence Force and the Department of the Environment have been ordered to carry out further anchorage site assessments between the Berry Islands and Bimini.
Editors note: Most cruise ships should be able to use Dynamic Positioning to maintain a fixed position providing it is properly manned.
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Today is National Wildlife Day
National Wildlife Day, founded in 2005 by animal behaviorist and philanthropist Colleen Paige, serves to bring awareness of endangered animals, nationally as well as globally, that need to be preserved and rescued from their demise each year.
September 4 is National Wildlife Day
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CCCC 2020 August Cruise to Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina, Matanzas Pass, Gulf Coast
The Cape Coral Cruise Club is a group of dedicated cruisers who always provide unique reports from the marinas they visit. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina, voted Best Small Marina in 2017, overlooks the westerly banks of the Matanzas Pass channel, west of marker #13. Pink Shell Beach Marina is a favorite of the CCCC, see 2020 Cruise to Pink Shell.
August 2020 Pink Shell Cruise
by Commodore Doug Rhees
After several months of quarantine, and adhering to CDC guidelines, the Cape Coral Cruise Club finally put together a cruise with the help of the excellent marina staff at the Pink Shell Resort on Ft, Myers Beach. Dates selected were August 18th-21st. Social distancing and mask wearing protocols assured all attendees remained healthy.
Nine boats ranging in size from 27 to 54 feet attended. A few non boating members joined the group and enjoyed the company of members at two evening dinners. Late afternoon docktail gatherings held on the lawn above the docks where adequate space was available for social distancing. Weather cooperated and made early morning beach walking a treat as, at this time of year, there are no crowds. The resort pools were not crowded as well, and every day provided sun time and an afternoon rain shower to cool things down. Several members enjoyed a memorable dinner at Mantanzas on the Bay the last evening.
The Cape Coral Cruise Club has made adjustments to upcoming Club activities to help assure the safety of members. The Club owns a portion of a spoil Island east of the Franklin lock on the Caloosahatchee River and has decided to hold membership meetings there in conjunction with the Club’s monthly picnics. Cruise locations for the fall have had to be changed due to marinas modifying transient boater rules. However, lots of fun events are in the works for the following cruises: September 17 to 21 at Tween Waters, October 27 to 30 at South Seas Island Resort, and November 17 to 20 at Fisherman’s Village, Punta Gorda.
The Cape Coral Cruise Club is open to new members who own a boat with overnight accommodations and reside in the Cape Coral / Ft. Myers area. For membership information please contact Terry Carlson at 239-770-6955. Read additional Club information on our website, https://ourgrouponline.org/CapeCoralCruiseClub
Attached pictures:
0500 – CCCC member boats at Pink Shell Marina.
0523 – beautiful sunset at Pink Shell, Ft. Myers Beach
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A Story for All Sailors and Dog Lovers
Our thanks to Ted Arisaka for forwarding this story, which could have been about stink potters as well as these rag benders.
Left behind because of Covid-19, a tiny dog travels 10,000 miles to rejoin her owners
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Larry Pardey, Mariner Who Sailed the World Engineless, Dies at 80
With his wife, Lin, he circumnavigated the world twice on wooden boats he had built. And they always took their time.
Larry Pardey, Mariner Who Sailed the World Engineless, Dies at 80
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Comments from Cruisers (3)
- Reply to Maggie
With his beloved wife Lyn. RIP and God bless. Your books and articles have helped my husband and I tremendously over our 30 year sailing career both professionally and personally.
- Reply to Chuck
Yes, this is truly the end of an era. So many gifted souls have moved on. It reminds us all of our mortality. Chuck and Susan
- Reply to Sue
Sad. The end of another sailing era.
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Boatlines August 27 from MIATC, Martin County, FL
At the intersection of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and the Okeechobee Waterway, Martin County, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is home to Marine Industries Association of the Treasure Coast and a hub of boating activity and events of interest to boaters.
Calendar of EventsSeptember 1st & 2nd, 2020 Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative MeetingSeptember 3, 2020 UF and DEP Coral Reef Program Stakeholder Engagement Project Public MeetingABYC Online Certiication Courses~ Click Here for Class CalendarChapman School of Marine ~ See their website for the latest on their events
Southeast Florida Coral ReefInitiative Virtual MeetingSeptember 1st & 2nd, 202012:30-5 pmDEP’s Coral Reef Conservation Program is holding an annual Southeast Florida Coral Reef Initiative (SEFCRI) Team meeting to update and facilitate discussions with Team members regarding the following:- SEFCRI History and Local Action Strategy (LAS) Project Planning
- Current projects for Southeast Florida
- Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease Response Effort
- Management of the Southeast Florida Coral Reef Ecosystem Conservation Area
- Opportunities for SEFCRI Team Member Engagement
Derecktor Shipyard UpdateSince taking over operations at the Port of Fort Pierce on November 1, 2019, Derecktor Ft. Pierce has invested in numerous facility and infrastructure upgrades as it converts the aging Indian River Terminal building into a shipyard capable of rivaling any in the world.Enlargement of Kiplinger Nature Preserve
The Kiplinger Nature Preserve on Kanner Highway, a popular destination for nature hikers and “bridge walkers” on the Veterans Memorial Bridge, will soon become larger and more useful.The Kiplinger family, of Washington, D.C., and Sewall’s Point announced today its intention to donate to Martin County a 7-acre tract between the bridge and the existing Kiplinger Nature Preserve, at the southwest corner of Kanner Highway and Indian Street. It consists of more than two acres of dry upland, with mature slash pines and saw palmetto, sloping down to five acres of wetlands and mangroves on the St. Lucie River. It includes a small, unnamed creek that flows into the river.The newly donated land creates a number of recreational possibilities, including additional parking, a place for picnicking, a boardwalk to the river, etc.Is there anything you’d like to share with the membership?Send us a picture and short summary of an event or article and we will include it in Boatlines!
MIATC Board of DirectorsPresident: John Yudin of Guy Yudin & FosterVice President: Tom Whittington of Manatee Pocket Yacht SalesSecretary: Artie Olson of Vero Marine CenterDirector: Sean Collins of Vero Beach City MarinaDirector: Chris Dempsey of Sailfish Point MarinaDirector: Dan Dietz of Dietz EnterprisesDirector: Don Green of Don Green ElectricDirector: Bruce Grout of Sovereign Yacht SalesDirector: Gary Guertin of Coastal Angler – Treasure Coast/BahamasDirector: Rob Mac Keen of Derecktor Ft. PierceDirector: Jill Marasa of St. Lucie County EDCDirector: Thomas O’Brien of Chapman Marine SupplyDirector: Butch Olsen of Pt. Salerno Commercial Fishing Dock AuthorityDirector: Mark Palazzo of METCoDirector: Jim Truslow of Boat Owners WarehouseDirector: Scott Watson of Indiantown MarinaBe the first to comment!
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