Florida Keys Makes Mask Wearing Mandatory
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Remembering Claiborne, 1951-2014
In June of each year the Cruisers Net team pauses to remember our founder and our friend, Claiborne Young, who was taken from us six years ago in a tragic accident. Because he is with us on every page of his website, it is still hard to believe that he is gone. We hope that you, too, will continue to see him in the work we are continuing. See also Tribute to Claiborne.
Claiborne Sellars Young 1951-2014
Claiborne S. Young was considered one of the foremost authorities on cruising the waters of the Southeast, having written numerous cruising guides from North Carolina to Mobile, AL, as well as creating video guides along the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway through the Carolinas. Claiborne was a larger than life man with a huge dream and a large family of cruising and boating friends that boated or cruised the coastal and near coastal waters from all over the southeast from Virginia to Alabama. He was a real people person, meeting and making new friends wherever he went. We remember and miss his tireless commitment to serving the cruising community concerning water access, clean water, navigational rights, safety, as well as providing information that would make every cruise most enjoyable. His ability to tell a story was unmatched and made him a very popular quest speaker. In his rich southern drawl, Claiborne’s ability to tell you where to anchor safely or visit a marina comfortably was matched equally by his yearning for a fine and enjoyable dining experience. In his own words, “a gastric-intestinal delight” or “cholesterol enriching experience.”
Since his tragic and untimely death in June of 2014, his Salty Southeast Cruisers Net team of associates, and now new owners, have worked to keep Claiborne’s dream alive by continuing to provide detailed, up-to-date cruising information free of charge to the boating and cruising community. This work, Claiborne’s dream, is supported by many maritime business sponsors contributing to the growth and sustenance of our website. The SSECN Team is constantly upgrading the site with easier to open and read graphics, new data formats, technology such as ARGUS, a crowd sourced bathymetry depth recording available on all ChartView pages, and a powerful mobile app putting all the tools of Cruisers’ Net and more in the palm of your hand.
The members of the SSECN Team were deeply touched and extremely grateful for the outpouring of remembrances and expressions of sympathy from those who knew Claiborne personally and from some who knew him only through his writings and his website. We are determined to keep his life work alive.
And we are ever so grateful for your continued participation: “CRUISERS HELPING CRUISERS!”
Kaye Adams
Larry Dorminy
Winston Fowler
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- Reply to Mike
Claiborne was a true gentleman and a helping hand, and he is still an inspiration to the cruiisng community. Thank you for keeping his dream and spirit alive.
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Meet Me in St. Pete: Your Weekend Guide, Tampa Bay, FL
St. Pete is home to CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, St. Petersburg Municipal Marina, a great liveaboard and transient marina located on the western shore of Tampa Bay in downtown St. Petersburg. See FOCUS ON for more on this great facility.
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Bahamas Chatter: “Update from Nassau Harbour Club & Spanish Wells Yacht Haven” plus 1 more
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: “Update from Nassau Harbour Club & Spanish Wells Yacht Haven” plus 1 more
Update from Nassau Harbour Club & Spanish Wells Yacht Haven Posted: 17 Jun 2020 04:52 AM PDT
Below is a link with information for those wishing to enter The Bahamas June 15 – 30.
Current Status for Nassau Harbour Club and Spanish Wells Yacht Haven:Both marinas and hotel are currently open for domestic travelers and international yachters and those arriving on private planes.
Currently the borders are due to open on July 1st for all travelers.
Marina slips and hotel rooms at both locations are available. Fuel only at the Nassau Harbour Club.
Guests are to wear masks when in public places, sanitize hands as they enter the office and observe social distancing.Nassau Harbour Club: Tel: 242-393-0772
Email: reception@nassauharbourclub.com
Spanish Wells Yacht Haven: Tel: 242-333-4255
Email: reception@swyachthaven.com
Website: swyachthaven.com
If you have any additional questions please contact:
Samantha Allen
Pirates of Nassau
Tel: 356-3759Green Turtle Club Marina is now open Posted: 17 Jun 2020 04:44 AM PDT
Private Aviation & Boat Travel Allowed now through June 30thPre-Travel Requirements: • Obtain COVID-19 RT-PCR test within 10 days of arrival • Customs & Immigration Forms – fill out and print prior to arrival • Bahamas Customs Clearance Form • Bahamas Immigration Form • Maritime Declaration of Health • All forms can be found on https://bahamasmarinas.com/ enteringexiting-policies/ • Have copies of ALL forms and negative test results to present to Customs & Immigration upon arrival • Marinas must be informed at least 48 hours prior to vessel’s arrival July 1st Borders Fully Reopen!
On July 1st commercial air travel will resume to Marsh Harbour and you will not need a negative COVID test to come see us nor will you need to quarantine. You will need to submit an electronic health declaration form. Be the first to comment!
Update On Abacos from Commodore of Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club
Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club is a premier yacht club in the Abacos and A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR! If you cruise to Abacos and Marsh Harbour area, you should consider joining this great group of like minded cruisers.
Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club Open Letter
Who would think that anything could push Hurricane Dorian and its destruction of Abaco out of our collective minds, but something did. As we watched the Abacos struggle to gain a foothold on the devastation caused by Dorian yet another catastrophe, Covid 19, hit not only our Bahamian friends but the entire world. In an instant, the focus switched from assisting Abaco in their recovery to assisting the world in the prevention and recovery of a pandemic. Covid 19 greatly affected the boating community, especially those already in the Bahamas. There were many uncertainties and questions of safety. One of the benefits of belonging to an organization such as RMHYC is the help and support the members provide to each other.
Overnight the major NGOs recalled their personnel. Contractors from the US and other countries returned home to take care of their own families. The Bahamas closed their borders to all. The recovery came to an abrupt halt. But all is not lost. Significant headway was being made before the restrictions caused by Covid 19. Supplies had been shipped in to help rebuild and headway was being made.
There was momentum. As we know, the Bahamians are STRONG! They have rallied against the odds and have kept that momentum going. Good news has continued to come from Abaco.
Several RMHYC members were in Eleuthera when the borders closed and inter-island travel was banned. Those boats were quarantined for several weeks as the pandemic ramped up. Once travel restrictions lifted, they headed back to the US on a route through Abaco and stopped at Abaco Beach Resort, the home base for RMHYC. Two Club boats spent several nights at the resort and reported that Abaco Beach Resort is making great strides and will be ready for us in November!
A few days ago, I had a conference call with the owners and general manager of Abaco Beach Resort and Boat Harbor Marina. We discussed the upcoming season and what we can expect. The short answer is the resort will be fully open for our return in the fall. Much of the work is already done.The docks will all be new and have new utilities. Docks 1 & 2 are 100% complete with all utilities.
Docks 3, 4, 5, 6 are in various stages of construction but will be completed in 2 months. The pool is open and looking good. The new laundry room is open with brand new machines. The pool bar and outdoor restaurant is open now. The new main restaurant will be located up at the hotel and is still under construction. The new function tent is up and waiting for the return of the Commodore’s Ball.
Take a look at the RMHYC Facebook page for some very encouraging pictures and information. The only thing missing is “you”!
We all know it will be very different than before. Marsh Harbor is still nowhere near recovered though things are happening daily. Heavy equipment has been working to clean up Dove Plaza and the pictures are encouraging. Recently, the Bahamian government extended a program of VAT tax relief on building materials going to Abaco until June 2021. It will be a slow process for sure but in my opinion, quite exciting to experience. Kind of like a Phoenix rising from the ashes.
I am hoping that because of the Bahamian “gap year” most of us have experienced, we can get more RMHYC members in Abaco than ever before! I for one have been Jones’n for the Abacos and I am really looking forward to being back there next season.
Scott Coles
CommodoreRoyal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club
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Excellent Information on COVID-19 Practices Related to Boating
Cruisers Net welcomes the contributions of Dr. Mac Ernest, retired physician and Professor of Obstetrics-Gynecology at Wake Forest University Medical School. Dr. Ernest’s research efforts have included studying infectious diseases. Cruisers Net thanks Dr. Ernest for sharing his knowledge and suggestions for those of us, who like Dr. Ernest, enjoy being out on the water. Dr. Ernest currently is a resident of Oriental, NC and active boater/cruiser. Oriental is home to CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Oriental Marina and Inn.Good morning,
I am a retired physician from Winston-Salem and Charlotte and live in Oriental (because of my boat, of course!).I am on a volunteer task force for Pamlico County to work with the local health department to educate and alert folks about COVID-19, safe practices, current update, etc, and wondered if you would be interested in information for CruisersNet readers about how to make boating along the ICW safer in regards to COVID-19.For example, we are working on promoting a rating system for local businesses so consumers can determine which ones are practicing the safest and most effective methods to reduce spread of the viru and mitigate risk to the consumer..I have had a couple of guest columnist articles in Towndock also (https://towndock.net/guest-columnist/how-to-stay-safe- during-phase-2 ) that you can review and we have a number that have been sent to local papers as well.Just let me know if we can help disseminate this information to your readers (one of whom is me), and we can discuss by e mail or phone.Thanks for your interest.Regards,Mac ErnestClick Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s North Carolina Marina Directory Listing For Oriental Marina
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Today is National Iced Tea Day!
Assuming it is Sweet Iced Tea, this is an iconic symbol of southern living. Have some!
Iced Tea Day Celebrates Southern Brew
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Bahamas Chatter: More Updates from Abacos, Eleuthera and Long Island
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 CHARTERSPlan 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.comPristine 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 outCall 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.com243-472-8104
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)
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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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NOAA: Tropical Depression Cristobal Moves North Away from the Coast.
Cristobal makes landfall and moves slowly north-northwest.
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