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Shared Photo – Before Day by Tammy Shackle Hori
Or, as my grandfather would have said, afore day. Thank you for sharing Tammy.
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Sunday Evening Docktails at Ortega Landing Marina, off the St Johns River, Jacksonville, FL
Stop in and give a big Welcome to one of our newest Sponsors! Only a mile or so upstream from downtown Jacksonville, Ortega Landing Marina, now A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is the first facility on your starboard as you enter the Ortega River from the St. Johns.
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Dredge Day Shapes by Tom Hale
A timely picture worth a thousand words, along with well chosen text by Tom Hale for Bob423’s Facebook page. Our thanks to Tom for sharing his wisdom with Cruisers Net’s readers, especially with all the dredging underway in or near the Waterway.
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- Reply to Greg
Thanks Tom for a very helpful post. The "diamonds are your friends…" memory aid is
a good one!Greg Allard
M/V Meander - Reply to Cruisers'
Everyday is a learning experience.
Be safe. Thanks for sharing your story. - Reply to Kevin
Thanks, earlier this year a dredge was blocking the ICW in front of New Smyrna Beach City Marina. They wouldn’t respond to hails on 13 or 16. I finally had to yell at the worker on a tug operating off the dredge in the passage side. I was totally confused and understanding the daytime signals would have helped. I ended up squeezing between the dredge and the tug, but it was intimidating.
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Advice to Transients on Dredging at Coquina Harbor, off SC AICW Statute Mile 346
A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Myrtle Beach Yacht Club occupies the northerly banks of Coquina Harbor; Coquina Harbor itself cuts into the northern banks of the Waterway, opposite marker #13. Our thanks to Roger Long for this information and advice referring to the upcoming dredging in Coquina Harbor scheduled to begin April 1.
I had a nice conversation with the Project Manager since we promised MBYC that we would return from New York and move our boat if necessary. Permitting is not yet complete. Earliest work could begin is two weeks but paperwork could delay that. Dredging will begin at the channel entrance and work back. Slips and marina fairways will be done after the channel is finished so not for a couple weeks after work begins. Don’t avoid inquiring about transient slips in this harbor because of this news item. It could be as much as a couple months before there is any significant disruption.
Roger LongClick Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of Myrtle Beach Yacht Club
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Raccoon Rescue!
In case you have not heard this story reported on numerous news outlets.
Raccoon stranded in Florida waters rescued by police, wildlife officials
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Welcome Back to Bald Head Island, Cape Fear River, NC
Bald Head Island is home to Bald Head Island Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, which is found hard by the seaward mouth of the Cape Fear River, within sight of the “Old Baldy” lighthouse! And while in the area, say Hello to another CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Deep Point Marina, on the ferry side of Cape Fear River.
Click here for Make 2019 the year you spend time on beautiful Bald Head Island!Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Bald Head Island Marina
Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers Net’s Marina Directory Listing For Deep Point Marina
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Swing Time presents, Keith Jones & the Makeshifts, Gulfport Casino Ballroom! March 20, City of Gulfport, Fl, Boca Ciega Bay
Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, and the City of Gulfport always have a full calendar of events for all ages. The marina and harbor, found on the northern shores of Boca Ciega Bay, are easily accessible from the Western Florida ICW, just north of Tampa Bay.
You’re invited!Wednesday, March 20th, 2019, Swing Time presents Cincinnati band, Keith Jones & the Makeshifts live at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom! This all-ages dance includes two free dance lessons (no partner needed), a Blues – Dance Lesson 6 – 7 p.m. and a Swing – Dance Lesson 7 – 8 p.m., followed by Live Music & Dancing 8 – 11 p.m. Doors open 5:45 p.m. Admission’s just $12; get your tickets at the door (cash only; no free passes, birthday passes, or student specials accepted on band nights).Keith Jones & the Makeshifts are one of the best musical groups to ever headline the Gulfport Casino at Wednesday Swing Night. This Cincinnati band swings hot jump-blues and traditional rock’n’roll for your dancing pleasure, and they’ve been a huge hit with dancers every time they’ve played for us before. In fact, the band currently holds the Wednesday Swing Night attendance record!Gulfport Casino is one of the world’s best ballrooms, offering up social dance excitement in a picturesque beachfront setting. It provides a smoke-free atmosphere and a full bar. The Gulfport Casino Swing Night is one of the top swing dances in the U.S.A., attracting hundreds of dancers every Wednesday! The Gulfport Casino Ballroom is located in Downtown Gulfport at 5500 Shore Blvd. S., Gulfport, FL 33707.
[Gulfport Casino Ballroom], [5500 Shore Blvd. S.], [727-893-1070], [www.mygulfport.us]Click Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of Gulfport Municipal Marina
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Summer Storage Special, Atlantic Yacht Basin, VA AICW Statute Mile 12
Atlantic Yacht Basin, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located just south of the Great Bridge lock and bridge at Mile Marker 12 in Great Bridge, VA.
Change of Summer Plans??? Check out Summer Storage Special!
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Electrical Updates to Mainship – Photo Essay by Sonny Reeves
Our thanks to experienced cruiser and technician, Sonny Reeves, for sharing his years of experience in this excellent photo journal on Mainship electrics.
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NAV ALERT: Possible Submerged Obstruction, Vero Beach, AICW Statute Mile 951
Our thanks to author and experienced cruiser Robert Sherer for this report from his Facebook page, Bob423. The reported obstruction appears to be near marker 136 less than a mile north of the Merrill Barber Bridge.
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- Reply to Larry
I have an ancient (2009) copy of Skipper Bob's Anchorages Along the ICW which says (p.86):
"Vero Beach: Caution, favor green side of channel near R128. Rock in center at 5.5' known by locals as the 'rock pile'."
Might this be the same obstruction?
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SC DNR 50% Discount on Boating Education Courses, March 17-23
Whether you’re a new boater or are looking for a refresher on boating laws and safety, now is a great time to take a boating education course.
March 15, 2019
Discounted Online Boating Education Courses Offered Through Boat-ed.com March 17-23
Spring aboard, South Carolina! With the weather warming up, boating season is right around the corner! Whether you’re a new boater or are looking for a refresher on boating laws and safety, now is a great time to take a boating education course. The Official South Carolina Boating Safety Online Course offered through Kalkomey, taken between March 17 and 23, will be 50 percent off when you enter the VIP code at checkout.
VIP Code: SpringAboard19
We encourage you to share this course with your friends and family to ensure everyone on the water stays safe, all year long! SCDNR also offers free classroom courses throughout the spring and summer. For more information, visit the SCDNR Boater Education website.
Online Boat-ed.com Course
South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, Rembert C. Dennis Building
1000 Assembly Street, Columbia, SC 29201
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Next Week’s Happenings on Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, FL, March 18 – 24, 2019
There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor, especially in the Spring. Whether you are moored in Punta Gorda’s mooring field or berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you will enjoy your visit to beautiful Charlotte Harbor, where Punta Gorda, also A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, lies on Western Florida’s Charlotte Harbor/Peace River.
NEXT WEEK’S HAPPENINGS!
Happy Friday!
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Click for website • Attractions Reference (updated 3-14-19Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach Visitor & Convention Bureau
1700 Tamiami Tr., Unit G2
Port Charlotte, FL
941.743.1900Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of the Punta Gorda Waterfront
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Looks just like I see every time I come to my boat in Pecan Grove, Oriental. Great pic!!