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    • Jul 16, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Hurricane Holes in the Bahamas

      Explorer Chartbooks

      This timely discussion and advice re hurricane holes comes from “Bahamas Chatter” on Explorer Chartbooks’ webpage, www.explorercharts.com. Hurricane season is here, so if you have hurricane hole locations/advice to add, please do so. Explorer Chartbooks is A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!

      Nassau/New Providence Hurrican Holes
      Published August 26, 2015 | By Strider
      Hello, first time cruising the Bahamas and I have Tropical Storm Erika threatening to upgrade to a Cat 1 hurricane and move towards New Providence. The Explorer Charts are great but don’t really point out or suggest any hurricane holes to set up in to wait the storm out. I am currently anchored off of Potter’s Cay, but don’t think that is the best bet. Thank you in advance for any help!

      Posted in Cruising Information, Latest, Nassau/New Providence, Questions for Fellow Cruisers
      2 Responses to Nassau/New Providence Hurrican Holes
      monty says:
      August 26, 2015 at 7:08 am
      You might consider Palm Cay Marina, Hurricane Hole Marina, or Lyford Cay Marina.

      denogail says:
      August 26, 2015 at 7:31 am
      Don’t forget Atlantis’¦yes, expensive, but you will have good peace of mind, and you can go on the giant slide, while you wait for the storm. Do not go into any marina that is exposed to the main harbor, such as Yacht Haven or Nassau Harbor Club, as the surge and wave action will destroy your boat on the dock. Get inside somewhere, and be ready to lengthen your dock likes if there is a surge in front of the storm. And, use all your dock lines, but save 2 in standby.

      Those inside marinas will fill up in a hurry with local boats, so don’t wait to long, and make sure if it is a local boat, and they are next to you, that they don’t use the black polypro lobster line to tie up there boat with which they all use. That is what the two extra lines of yours are for’¦..good luck
      DenO

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    • Jul 15, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      Traveling the Atlantic Intracoastal During Hurricane Season by Tom Hale

      Our thanks to Cruisers Net friend, Tom Hale, for his thoughts on surviving a hurricane on the southeast Waterway.

      If you are in the Chesapeake Bay during hurricane season here are some places to hide from a storm. The later you can stay on the Chesapeake, the lower the chance you will be caught in a named storm in the low lying coastal areas of NC, SC and GA.

      Osprey Marina in Myrtle beach is a good place, but it fills up very quickly. If you are planning to stay aboard there are many oxbow anchorages in the Waccamaw which may protect you. Brunswick GA has a good reputation, but fills up fast. If you are in GA and can get into the St. Johns River of FL you may find some protection, particularly in the oxbows above Palatka.

      Tom Hale
      Tadhana
      Helmsman 38

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      1. james -  July 16, 2019 - 7:44 pm

        There is a fixed bridge at Green Cove Springs 45 vertical, well before you get to Palatka and the oxbows on the St Johns. Good hurricane hole for those in Jax, but if you are in GA, your best bet is the marshes around St Marys, Savannah & Brunswick.

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    • Jul 14, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      FWC to Meet in Stuart, FL, July 17-18

      Questions and comments regarding anchoring legislation and evaluation of means of propulsion are certain to come up during the public comment periods. See Anchoring Restrictions and Draft Rule 5-B on the Agenda.


      FWC to meet July 17-18 in Stuart

      The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) will meet July 17-18 at the Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina, 555 NE Ocean Blvd., Stuart, FL 34996. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. each day and is open to the public.

      The FWC is committed to providing opportunity for public input. Time is allotted for public speakers at Commission meetings after each agenda item. Also, there is opportunity outside of Commission meetings to provide comment for many topics.

      At the end of the meeting on the first day, July 17, the Commission will also provide time for public comment on subjects not on the agenda. Those who wish to offer comments during this period will be asked to make sure their comments are not related to any agenda item. The deadline for registration to speak on items not on the agenda is 2 p.m. on July 17.

      As standard practice, public speaking is organized using the established speaker registration process and time limits. To accommodate as much input as possible from those attending, the Chairman reserves the right to designate the amount of time given to each topic and speaker, including time donation to other speakers.

      For the full July 17-18 agenda and links to background reports, go to MyFWC.com/Commission and select “Commission Meetings.” Those who cannot attend can follow coverage at Twitter.com/MyFWC (@MyFWC) and sign up for news updates at MyFWC.com. Check the Florida Channel for possible live video coverage at TheFloridaChannel.org.

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    • Jul 14, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      More from USACE on Tropical Storm and Hurricane Preparations

      With the 2019 hurricane season underway, this is additional information for boaters navigating the waters of South Florida. This notice comes to us from our good friend, Specialist Erica Skolte, US Army Corp of Engineers.

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      For Immediate Release, August 26, 2018
      Corps prepares for tropical activity; issues guidance to boaters & campers
      With the possibility of tropical activity in south Florida in the coming days, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District is preparing to respond as needed and providing information to boaters and campers on operational adjustments that will take place at navigation locks and recreation facilities.
      The Jacksonville District activated its emergency operations center (EOC) at noon today (Aug. 26). This
      action allows district staff to devote added attention to the response actions that might be necessary should a tropical cyclone or heavy rain develop.
      “Our staff is coordinating with state and local officials,” said Candida Bronson, Acting Operations Division
      Chief for Jacksonville District. “We will staff our EOC over the weekend, and dispatch liaison officers to the state EOC and other locations as appropriate.”

      Jacksonville District is issuing the following guidance on its operations in south Florida:
      • For boaters, the Corps plans to extend operating hours for its navigation locks when a storm is 72 hours out. The extended hours will remain in place until a storm is eight hours from landfall. To ensure safety of lock operators, the Corps will suspend operations when lightning is in the area, or when winds exceed 35 mph.
      • For campers and visitors to recreation sites, Jacksonville District park rangers will monitor conditions at Corps’ campgrounds and recreation areas. If a county government issues an evacuation order for mobile homes or RV parks in an area where there is a Corps’ campground or recreational facility, rangers will order an evacuation of the facility and advise on shelter locations. Visitors should move all campers, motor homes, tents, vessels, and trailers from facilities under evacuation orders.
      • Field staff will conduct pre-storm evaluation of the Herbert Hoover Dike surrounding Lake Okeechobee. Significant rain on the lake or in the Kissimmee basin to the north could cause a rapid rise in the lake over the coming weeks. The current lake stage is 14.67 feet. While no imminent threat of failure exists, the lake stage is in the upper end of the Corps’ preferred range of 12.5-15.5 feet.
      More information on Jacksonville District response actions can be found at www.saj.usace.army.mil.

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    • Jul 14, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 28.6195,-80.80739999

      More Praise for Westland Marina and Boater’s Edge, Titusville, FL AICW Statute Mile 879


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      These words of praise by Tom Waid for Westland Marina are not the first we have received, see High Praise. Westland Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located on the southeastern shore of Titusville’s semi-enclosed harbor.

      We recently hauled out at Westland for major work on our Beneteau Oceanis 321. New engine and new rudder. The staff at Westland are friendly, professional, and very accommodating. The boatyard is very tidy compared with other yards I’ve done business with. Jeff and Kyle at Boaters Edge always took time to answer my questions and kept me informed of any delays. (There were “parts in the mail issues.” Not any foot dragging on their part). Kyle did the work of installing the new engine and he did an excellent job. While my wife and I did the work of procuring a new rudder, Kyle did the work of installing it. Again, excellent work.

      I highly recommend Westland Marina and Boaters Edge.
      Tom Waid

      Click Here To View the Eastern Florida Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For Westland Marina

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Westland Marina

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    • Jul 14, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Barry: TS to Cat 1 to TS, Updates, Northern Gulf

      Tropical storm moving north northwest with heavy rains, July 14.

       

      Click here for the latest updates from the National Hurricane Center. 

      …BARRY MOVING NORTH-NORTHWESTWARD OVER WESTERN LOUISIANA… …LIFE-THREATENING FLOODING RAINS THE PRIMARY THREAT…

       

       

       

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    • Jul 12, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 26.2339,-80.09499999

      Diesel Price War in Pompano Beach! Sands Harbor Resort and Marina, AICW Statute Mile 1055


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      Sands Harbor Resort and Marina is on the east side of the Waterway, just north of the Atlantic Blvd Bridge. Our thanks to Frances Croswell for this money saving notice!

      7/12/19 We bought diesel again Tuesday July 8, 2019 at $2.49 at Sands Harbour as previously discussed. I think your recent notice showed this price a/o 7/09 as well.
      A nice and easy place to fill up!
      Frances

      5/29/19 Fyi, Sands Harbor Marina, Pompano Beach, FL. 954-942-9100 x6000 (North/east side of Atlantic Blvd bridge—Marathon fuel dock–right beside ICW for easy in out)

      DIESEL at $2.49 today (local price war) BEFORE you get 10 cent discount for Boat US etc. We just bought last night…copy of receipt attached! A decent overnight stop too. They also have a frequent fueler program (attached).
      Frances Croswell

      Click here for Sands Harbor Marina



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    • Jul 12, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 34.03,-77.93639999

      Report of Good Depths in Cut to South Entrance to Snows Cut, NC AICW Statute Mile 297


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      As Blades Robinson relates below, this straight narrow channel exits Cape River northbound at lighted ICW marker 177 and ends at the southern entrance to Snows Cut. In April, ICW marker 163 was reported off-station. Our thanks to Blades for this update.

      Channel from Marker 177 to 164 Near MM-297 / Good depth
      We ran this cut today at dead low tide and had a MINIMUM of 7 feet of depth and saw mostly ten and twelves on the depth recorder. FYI.
      Blades Robinson

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    • Jul 12, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Good Visit to Deep Point Marina, Southport, NC, Cape Fear River, AICW Statute Mile 307

      The marked entry channel to Deep Point Marina – A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR! – lies northwest of Cape Fear River/AICW marker #20.Our thanks to Blades Robinson for this review.

      I had a great visit to Deep Point Marina and look forward to a return visit. Dock master Shan provided good information and shared his local knowledge. A taxi driver (Ellen, who lives aboard at the marina) gave us a ride to “town” for $8 where we enjoyed ice cold adult beverages and an excellent seafood dinner. The marina pool was refreshing and the complimentary washing machines/driers were an added bonus. Before leaving this morning we had an excellent breakfast in the coffee shop located in the Bald Head Island ferry terminal located next door to the marina. The fact that they support the CruisersNet makes this a worthwhile stop.
      Blades Robinson

      Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For Deep Point Marina

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    • Jul 10, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy 4 Comments

      Legislative Updates Mean Changes for Bahamas Boating from Southern Boating

      Southern Exposure reports legislative changes that will affect Bahamian cruisers.

      Click here for Legislative Updates Mean Changes for Bahamas Boating

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      Comments from Cruisers (4)

      1. Bob Drake -  July 14, 2019 - 6:58 am

        Time to give the Bahamas government a spanking. Staying in the U.S. next year. It's really better anyway.
        Bahamas trip expense has gotten way out of control. The Government wasteful spending has necessitated the increases.

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      3. Dave Bennett -  July 10, 2019 - 8:23 pm

        Not even 5 years ago the docks were empty or at less that 50% occupied. This is a great way to revert to that.

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      4. Dave Bennett -  July 10, 2019 - 8:21 pm

        Making it unaffordable for many. $240/ month VAT tax based on light average spend cooking on the boat and an occasional happy hour drink. My $2,000 a month for businesses will go away. Going from $300 a year to $4,000 a year for a cruising permit? Did I read that right or is it still not finalized? The economy is great there because of the boaters. Now you are going to impose even higher fees. Talk about “killing the goose that laid the golden egg….”

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