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Bahamas Chatter: “Royal Bahamas Police Force Order” plus 2 more
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Bahamas Chatter: “Royal Bahamas Police Force Order” plus 2 more
- Royal Bahamas Police Force Order
- No domestic travel by boat order
- Cruisers Going Ashore in the Bahamas
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SCDNR’s State Lakes Reopening for Bank Fishing
This is welcome news for South Carolina residents who often rely on fishing for food rather than sport. This news release clarifies earlier Closures and Cancellations.
—- NEWS RELEASE —-
For Immediate Release
SCDNR’s State Lakes reopening
for bank fishing
COLUMBIA, S.C. (April 2, 2020) — Thirteen of the small impoundments that are in the S.C. Department of Natural Resources’ (SCDNR) State Lakes program are reopening to allow bank fishing. The boat ramps and fishing piers associated with these small impoundments will continue to be closed to comply with Governor McMaster’s Executive Order 2020-16 relating to COVID-19.The 13 small impoundments reopening to allow bank fishing are:
- Draper WMA State Lakes (York County)
- Jonesville Reservoir (Union County)
- Lake Cherokee (Cherokee County)
- Lake Edgar Brown (Barnwell County)
- Lake Edwin Johnson (Spartanburg County)
- Lake George Warren (Hampton County)
- Lake John D. Long (Union County)
- Lake Oliphant (Chester County)
- Lake Paul Wallace (Marlboro County)
- Lake Thicketty (Cherokee County)
- Lancaster Reservoir (Lancaster County)
- Mountain Lakes 1 and 2 (Chester County)
- Sunrise (Lancaster County)
Lake Ashwood (Lee County) and Dargan’s Pond (Darlington County) had previously been closed for restocking or repairs and remain closed. Star Fort Pond in Ninety-Six (Greenwood County) is owned by the National Park Service and will remain closed under National Park authority.
The SCDNR’s State Lakes program offers fishing access to the public in areas where public fishing is often not easily available. A list and map of the small impoundments in the State Lakes program is available at: http://www.dnr.sc.gov/lakes/
state/index.html .Members of the public accessing the SCDNR’s properties for bank fishing, hunting, hiking or other recreation are reminded of the need to follow the current recommendations on social distancing and to comply with Governor McMaster’s Executive Order 2020-13 dealing with social distancing and limiting group size or any subsequent orders that may be issued.
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources – Rembert C. Dennis Building
1000 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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Navigate COVID-19 Safe and Well, Historic Edenton, Chowan County, NC, Albemarle Sound
A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events including safe activities during the coronavirus. Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.
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SC DNR Closures and Cancellation as of April 1
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.
Updated Wednesday, April 1, 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.
Following are SCDNR-related cancellations:
- 2020 Turkey Lottery Hunts – all dates all SCDNR Lottery hunts on WMA properties have been canceled. Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge hunts remain open unless a “Stay Home” order is declared. See: https://www.fws.gov/home/
state-by-state-closures.html - Coyote Management Workshop – Webb Wildlife Center (April 2-3)
- Fish Brosnan Forest Fishing Rodeo (April 4)
- Table Rock State Park Fishing Clinics (April 4 & April 18)
Diversity Outreach Program – Congaree Creek Heritage Preserve Nature Walk (April 11)
- Diversity Outreach Program – Volunteer Lab Day at Parker Annex Archaeology Center (April 13)
- SC Envirothon Competition (April 24) – Postponed
Blue Hole Recreation Area Fishing Rodeo (April 25) – Postponed
- Historic Camden, Kershaw County Fishing Rodeo (April 25)
- 8 Oaks Park, Georgetown County Fishing Rodeo (April 25)
- Charles Town Landing, Charleston County Fishing Rodeo (April 25)
- Blue Heron, Jasper County Fishing Rodeo (April 25)
- Cohen Campbell Fishing Rodeo (April 25)
- Lake Hartwell Fishing Clinic (April 25)
- Lexington Wildlife Chapter Fishing Clinic (April 25)
- Santee State Park Fishing Clinic (April 25)
- Diversity Outreach Program – Horry County Fishing Clinic (May 1)
Union County Fishing Rodeo (May 2)
Star Fort Fishing Rodeo (May 2)
Croft State Park Fishing Rodeo (May 2)
Darlington County Fishing Rodeo (May 2)
Barnwell Hatchery Fishing Rodeo (May 2)
Peachtree, Horry County Fishing Rodeo (May 2)
Hardeeville, Jasper County Fishing Rodeo (May 2)
Goose Creek, Berkeley County Fishing Rodeo (May 2)
Lake Thicketty Fishing Rodeo (May 9)
Lick Fork Fishing Rodeo (May 9)
Marlboro County Fishing Rodeo (May 9)
Burton Wells, Beaufort County Fishing Rodeo (May 9)
Forrest Hills, Colleton County Fishing Rodeo (May 9)
Black Swamp, Hampton County Fishing Rodeo (May 9)
Academy First Responders Rodeo at Lake Cooley (May 9)
- Diversity Outreach Program – Margaret H. Lloyd (Camden) Nature Hike (May 23)
- Sun City Grandparents Park Fishing Clinics (May 16, June 20, July 18)
- Bat netting is canceled until further notice.
- All volunteer lab days at Parker Annex Archaeology Center are canceled until further notice.
- All Trailer and Take One Make One (TOMO) events are canceled until further notice.
Following are SCDNR-related closures:
- All public access points to the state’s beaches, as well as closure of all public boat ramps, landings and other access points on the state’s lakes, rivers and waterways.
- SCDNR’s State Lakes
Sunrise Lake, Star Fort Pond, Mountain Lake 1 & 2, Lancaster Reservoir, Lake Thicketty, Lake Paul Wallace, Lake Oliphant, Lake John D. Long, Lake George Warren, Lake Edwin Johnson, Lake Edgar Brown, Lake Cherokee, Lake Ashwood, Jonesville Reservoir, Dargan’s Pond, and Draper WMA State Lakes
Capers Island Heritage Preserve
- Botany Bay Plantation beach access
- Bald Rock Heritage Preserve
- Sassafras Mountain Tower
- The St. Stephen’s Fish Lift (Shad cam available)
- All SCDNR freshwater fish hatcheries (still operational, but closed to public)
- All SCDNR-managed shooting ranges
- U.S. Department of Energy has closed Crackerneck Wildlife Management Area and Ecological Reserve in Aiken County until further notice.
- Duke Energy has closed Bad Creek Hydro Project and Musterground Road in Oconee. The Oconee County access to the Jocassee Gorges is closed to vehicles. The gates will be locked until further notice. This also closes some vehicle access points to the Foothills Trail.
At this time, COVID-19 has not impacted season dates or regulations of upcoming hunting or fishing seasons.
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Rembert C. Dennis Building
1000 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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- 2020 Turkey Lottery Hunts – all dates all SCDNR Lottery hunts on WMA properties have been canceled. Sandhills National Wildlife Refuge hunts remain open unless a “Stay Home” order is declared. See: https://www.fws.gov/home/
Martin County Moments: April 2020, Stuart, FL
At the intersection of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and the Okeechobee Waterway, Martin County, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is a hub of boating activity and of events of interest to boaters.
April 2020
There’s no denying that the world has entered uncharted territory since the COVID-19 pandemic began spreading across the globe. In this period of uncertainty, the Discover Martin team has been working around the clock to share relevant updates while leveraging our social media platforms to deliver a little sunshine to our followers both near and far.
To stay in-the-loop with all of the rapid developments here in Martin County, we encourage you to visit the Protect Our Paradise website. It’s full of helpful links, valuable resources, and other critical information. But it’s also a place where we want to inspire people to “dream now, visit later.”
Here’s some of the content we’ve put together for your entertainment. We hope it brings a smile to your face during these trying times.
Just because your vacation to Martin County has been postponed doesn’t mean you can’t recreate the magic at home! This fun little itinerary is packed with cheeky tips and tricks.
How to Recreate a Classic Martin County Vacation at Home 
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“Discover Martin, From Home”
While a few of these activities are only applicable if you’re currently in Martin County, anybody can adapt these ideas at home. Plus, we included some additional goodies
(like a virtual vacation to our Martin County beaches)!
Everyone knows jigsaw puzzles are a great way to pass the time, so we created a (free!) collection of digital puzzles featuring a few of our favorite local landmarks and activities.
Check Them Out Here! 
Is there a young Picasso in your life? If so, we’ve also designed a series of educational coloring book pages! Just download them from our site, print them off, and break out the crayons.
Germs are contagious, but luckily, so is kindness. In our latest blog post, we share 10 easy ways to spread kindness, no matter where in the world you are.
10 Easy Ways to Spread Kindness
(Not Germs)
Stuart recently sported a stunning creamsicle-colored sunset captured by Instagram user @seafoamandgreens! See the original post here.
While we all continue to self-isolate and attempt to #FlattenTheCurve, our hotel partners have put together special rates and packages for a future visit. Plan now, travel later.
For even more inspirational content, follow us across our social media platforms and be sure to share your favorite Martin County memories using #DiscoverMartin. Remember, we’re all in this together and there are brighter days ahead.
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Essential Businesses Allowed in Florida
Florida and the three South Florida counties — Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade — have nearly identical lists of essential businesses that are allowed to operate during coronavirus shutdown orders.
These are the businesses allowed to remain open in South Florida’s counties
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Immediate Advice Needed for AICW Movement
If you are capable of deciphering the current, ever changing regulations re ICW navigation, please reply to Mark’s request. There are bound to be others “stuck” in the same situation of needing to get north prior to June 1st.
We have a 60 ft yacht and it is currently trapped in NC due to the Corona scare. We are hoping to get the boat out of there as soon as we can, so we can get it North for Hurricane season. So we have three questions :
1. Are Boats that are not trailerable, not restricted to move through the ICW to get it to the Bay?
2. If we are not able to move the boat what do we do as the typical Insurance will not cover the boat in the NC area after 5/31 as I am sure many others out there have the same problem ?
3. Any thoughts or has someone heard anything related to this type of problem ?
We appreciate any information anyone may have ?
All the Best,
Stuck at HomeMark Cox
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- Reply to Curtis
Over the years I have had several different "hurricane lines" that restricted how far south I could be during hurricane season. One was Oriental, NC and the other was Cumberland Island, GA. I worked with my insurance company to define these restrictions. You should contact your insurance agent to identify your options – the Oriental line was pretty common/normal/easy but I had to negotiate/pay an extra premium to get the Cumberland Island option. Generally, my experience is that you can always get insurance – it is just a matter of how much it will cost. Note this was for a 61 ft motor yacht. Another option to consider is hauling the boat and laying it up for a while if that is an option – obviously not an option if you are a liveaboard. There are some good/inexpensive boatyard options in NC that I have used.
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COVID-19 Update: Westland Boatyard and Marina, Titusville, FL AICW Statute Mile 879
Westland Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located on the southeastern shore of Titusville’s semi-enclosed harbor.
We are still open, however we are keeping our gates closed & asking customers to stay away if possible. We are still taking transients, space is limited.
Thank you,
Chase Falonk
Westland Boatyard & Marina
419 N Washington Ave.
Titusville, FL 32796
321-267-1667
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COVID-19 Update: Fishermen’s Village Marina, Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, FL
Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is taking responsible steps to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Fisherman’s Village Marina, Punta Gorda, FL, in accordance with the State of Florida’s protocol, will not be accepting transients or new slip rental contracts until further notice. NOTE the essential services aspect of providing fuel will remain OPEN; so the FUEL DOCKS WILL REMAIN OPEN and will be following all recommended social distancing protocols.
Chris Frank
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