Shared Photo – Calm Atlantic
Picture of a very calm Atlantic today at Fort Fisher, NC, north of Cape Fear
Calm Atlantic by Winston Fowler – CLICK FOR FULL IMAGE
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FWC Interactive Daily Sampling Map for Red Tide
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FWC will provide interactive Daily Sampling Map for red tideThe Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will provide an enhanced, interactive map updated daily of water samples to inform the public on the status of naturally-occurring red tide throughout the state.
The online Daily Sampling Map will be offered in addition to FWC’s current Wednesday and Friday updates on the status of Florida’s red tide blooms. This will provide the public with more immediate and accurate red tide data, as researchers process the many water samples from across the state.“We are pushing out all we can, when we can, in the spirit of providing the most timely and beneficial information to the public and partners,” said FWC Executive Director Eric Sutton. “We will continually expand efforts to assist during this difficult event.”
The FWC works with a large network of partners, including private organizations, local governments and citizen volunteers, to continue research and sampling efforts and has conducted meetings and phone calls to develop a course of action for affected areas. This strong collaboration is critical to response efforts in coastal communities throughout the state.
Additional information is at MyFWC.com/RedTide.
Click Here for Red Tide Map of Florida Gulf and Atlantic Coasts
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October Newsletter from Marineland Marina, Marineland, FL, AICW Statute Mile 796
Marineland is home to Marineland Marina, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, with many recent facility upgrades and consistently good words from cruisers.
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ICW – Have A Plan To Not Have A Rigid Plan by Bill Parlatore
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ICW – Have A Plan To Not Have A Rigid Plan
Let’s discuss various ways to keep the ICW trip south less tedious, and maybe inject a little fun along the way. But first let’s make sure the waterway is clear!Be the first to comment!
Important Report and Photos from Barefoot Marina, AICW Statute Mile 353.5, Myrtle Beach, SC
Barefoot Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!, is located on the western side of the AICW in North Myrtle Beach. Our thanks to AGLCA member, Mike Brown, for granting permission to share his onsite Forum report and photos. These photos confirm the warnings issued here on Cruisers Net about debris in the Waterway. One submerged log can ruin your day!
We were lucky to find dockage at Barefoot during Florence and continue to see debris floating by. Please see the pix below to see what was pulled out of the water.
The first two pictures attached below were what we collected on the stern of our boat over 24 hours about 5 days ago. The third attached picture was pulled out about 3 days ago. Other planks continue to be caught on the stern of our boat. One of the other boaters at Barefoot had to hire a diver to remove part of a dock stuck to his props. The Waccamaw crested last Weds and the water started going down a little on Friday. I hear that the Coast Guard has lifted the restriction on this part of the ICW but I would not want to be traveling the ICW now. This is just an FYI for those boaters eager to head south.
Michael Brown
California Lady
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5th Annual First Coast Nautical Flea Market, November 3-4, St. Augustine, FL
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Catastrophic Engine Failure and Insurance by Bill Parlatore
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Monday Minute – Catastrophic Engine Failure and Insurance
When it comes to an engine failure, where is the line with respect to insurance coverage? If an engine suffers from more than a simple breakdown, and needs an expensive rebuild or replacement, who pays for this? A marine insurer explains.Be the first to comment!
Beaufort Town Council Plans to Tackle Derelict Vessels, Beaufort, NC, AICW Statute Mile 205
Beaufort is a major port of call for Waterway cruisers and the harbor is home to Morehead City Yacht Basin, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR! Happily, the marina is up and fully functional following Florence. Our thanks to S.A. Scudder for this story link.
Beaufort staff to crack down on derelict boats
Posted: Saturday, September 29, 2018 11:30 pm
BEAUFORT — Town officials are taking the initial steps to rid Beaufort of illegal moors and anchored boats.CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT from Carteret County News-Times
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Shared Photo – Storm at Cabbage Cay
Our thanks to Greg Allard for sharing this photo of a storm over Cabbage Cay.
Storm Cabbage Cay by Greg Allard
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USACE Post- Florence Surveys of NC Coast by Tom Hale
Our thanks to Tom Hale for sharing this good news!
For a little bit of good news and sunshine: The USACE survey crews from the Wilmington NC district have been very active since hurricane Florence crossed the waters of North Carolina. The survey crews have surveyed many of the trouble spots. So far, the effects of Florence would appear to be far less than we feared. At this time they have surveyed and updated Browns Inlet Crossing (almost no change!), New River inlet crossing (almost no change from last survey), Masonboro Inlet crossing, Mason Inlet crossing, and Topsail Inlet crossing. As a general observation these inlets have not changed very much as a result of the storm. We’re now looking forward to their surveys between Carolina Beach and New River, and in particular Lockwoods Folly and Shallotte Inlet crossing.
The Corps of Engineers in NC have a lot of missions to conduct post hurricane Florence. This is only one of them and we are very grateful that they have been able to apply assets to this project. If you should see any of these survey crews on the water, be sure to hail them on VHF 13/16 and thank them for their prompt attention to these waterways!
For more charts: https://www.sailfeed.com/2018/09/usace-icw-surveys-post-florence/
For GPX files: PM me
Cheers,
TomClick Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of Browns Inlet
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ICW – Prepare Your Boat For The Trip by Bill Parlatore
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ICW – Prepare Your Boat For The Trip
Preparing your boat for the trip south on the ICW is much the same for preparing for the Great Loop or other extended coastal cruising. The time spent before you leave will pay for itself in less trouble and preventable issues once you leave home waters.Be the first to comment!
Shared Photo – Captiva Sunset
Greg Allard shares a photo of the beautiful sunset on Captiva Island, FL.
Captiva Sunset, Captiva Island, FL by Greg Allard
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A Boater Grieves the Loss of Anchorages
Sadly, as Steve Ramsay bewails, what seemed unthinkable ten years ago is now a reality, not only in Florida, but along much of the east coast: free, public anchorages are becoming pay-for-use municipal mooring fields. (Enter “mooring” in the Search window above for a perspective on the battle that was waged against mooring fields in Florida several years back.) While welcomed by some who see the moorings as an alternative to ever rising dockage fees, those of us who boat on a budget and find the moorings restrictive, along with the prohibitive cost of boating in general, are in agreement with Steve, to the point that we can no longer afford to spend much, if any, time cruising. Steve is replying to A Disturbing Message about Anchoring.
Like so much of our culture today, it is a case of the “HAVEs” versus the “HAVE NOTs.” We hear you Steve!
I moved here from New England and as a boater since age 2, I am very disappointed with the availability of moorings here (Tampa area). Boating is such a healthy outdoor activity for the whole family. Go to New England, you will see boats on moorings as far as the eye can see, and they only have a 4 month season. I had planned on buying a 24 ft. sloop, but I am afraid I will have to abandon the idea altogether. Personally, at $400 per month for a mooring, I am forced to leave my favorite past time to a high end class of people who will continue to enjoy sailing as much as I did. I have been priced out. It seems like boating here is discouraged rather that encouraged and fully advocated for.
Comments from Cruisers (2)
- Reply to edd
It seams to me that the big marinas are really controlling the cost of docking more so than ever, in St. Petersburg the safe harbor group will get control of the city docks soon, that means they have a monopoly controlling all the docks and moorings in St. Petersburg.
As for anchoring I don’t have any problems with this except that Most anchorage’s have bad boat that are in kept and in danger of abandonment also there is a problem with pumping out this is a federal regulation that is always over looked
Anchorage for transit moorings and dingy docks is a good idea for everyone at a minimum price if not totally free. - Reply to Jerry
You are absolutely correct,Steve. I traveled in a trawler from North Carolina to Louisiana for many years and enjoyed the many towns and anchorages along the way. Not nearly as many anchorages as there used to be. And many more restrictions on the ones that are left. Florida, especially , seems to discourage boating. Especially transient boating. I got tired of the hassle and high cost of marinas, moorings, and dockage and got out of boating. It’s not affordable for the average pocketbook anymore. It’s just one more thing that belongs to the people with a lot of money. The middle class will soon be no more.
My opinion,
Jerry
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