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Monday Minute – Following Seas, Movie of Awahnee
Despite the tremendous onshore damage from hurricane Michael, life on the Waterway continues with cruisers feeling their through the area; see Post Michael Report. Team member, Winston Fowler, has been on the phone attempting to reach marinas in the Northern Gulf following the storm. These are the results of his efforts. We encourage all who are in the region to send us condition reports as you are able. We will update as more information is received.
Dog River Marina, Mobile, AL – fully operational
Homeport Marina, Gulf Shores, AL – all okay, but call before arriving to make sure space available. Many boats staying put longer than expected
Turner Marine and Yacht Sales, Mobile, AL – fully operational
Yacht Harbor Marina, Warrington, FL – no report yet
Pensacola -My Notes: Seems most everything in and around Pensacola is okay
Palafox Pier Marina, Pensacola, FL – fully operational
Baylen Slips Marina, Pensacola, Fl – fully operational
Seville Harbour Marina Pensacola, FL – fully operational
Holiday Harbor Marina, Pensacola, FL – fully operational
Sandestin’s Baytowne Marina, FL – fully operational but have many vessels from Panama City area that moved before storm, so do call or make a reservation before coming in tele: 850-267-7773
Harbor Walk Marina, Destin, FL – fully operational
Two Georges Marina, (old Shalimar Yacht Basin) Shalimar, Fl – Fully operational
St Andrews Marina – closed
Panama City Marina – Closed.. Our marina was completely destroyed. St. Andrews was badly damaged and not operating now. Questions? My cell is 850-819-5592.
Onsite Report: Panama City Marina
Report from Panama City
Bay Point Marina, Panama City Beach, FL……could not reach, heard from another harbormaster that they are going to demolish and completely rebuild
Port St.Joe Marina, could not reach, heard from another harbormaster, that they may also completely rebuild
Sun Harbor Marina, Panama City, FL – could not reach
C-Quarters Marina, Carrabelle, FL – Capt. Kim says they sustained damage but are trying to fix things daily. Very limited at the moment. Call or email to determine status before stopping by. Tele: 850-519-694
See update: https://cruisersnet.net/177754
11/5 Still no fuel pumps or dinghy dock inspection, and they fear it may be another week. Will check with them next Monday. Those pumps were supposed to be delivered last week.
Moorings of Carrabelle, Carrabelle, FL …one pump running for diesel and one for gas; cash only for small purchases, can do manual credit for large fuel purchases, some docks damaged but if you call ahead they may be able to help and schedule you for services,866-821-2248 See update: https://cruisersnet.net/177754
Panama City, on the eastern shore of St. Andrews Bay northeast of Mexico Beach where Hurricane Michael made landfall, suffered devastating damage from Michael. Panama City Marina and St. Andrews Marina are both CRUISERS NET SPONSORS and our thoughts and deepest sympathies go out to all in the area who sustained losses. Our thanks to Rich Gano for this report.
Panama City as a stop along the way for loopers is pretty much done for by Michael. The two city marinas are disaster zones and will be a long time recovering. Most businesses are out of action due to damage, loss of power,
and loss of employees who have fled the area. The ports to the east of Panama City like Port St Joe and Apalachicola got it even worse that PC. Plan on having enough food and fuel to bypass this area.
Rich Gano
Photo from Seven Seas Cruising Association
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Please check with us in Carrabelle! If you need someone on the ground to check with the marinas I am happy to help.
Thanks for the update Randy. All the very best.
He is correct except Apalachicola. They are now operational and have fuel. Don’t expect available slips however. On the hook only.
Our thanks to Lisa Keith-Lucas for this onsite marina report from Carrabelle, FL. Note Lisa’s caution from local captains re debris in channels.
Carrabelle Marina Report
The Moorings of Carrabelle
Slips available, water, 30/50 amps, showers.
Diesel $3.09 today (11/3) gas not yet available.
Pump out being repaired, and will update
Cable and WiFi is not yet working, but football fans need not worry, as the cable works in the Captain’s lounge. Free breakfast daily 6:30 to 9:30. WiFi at public library a 15 min walk from marina.
$1.50 /ft/night, $1.00/ft for those flying the Looper flag and with purchase of 100 gal fuel.
850-697-2800
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C-Quarters
Some slips now open, with 30/50 amp , water and WiFi. Cable intermittent.
Ship’s store on site. Dinghy dock awaiting insurance sign off (update Monday 11/5). New fuel pumps on the way, will update 11/5.
Showers and laundry
$1.00+ tax /ft/night.
850-697-8400
850-519-6943
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There is debris in the water everywhere; local captains urge caution in all waters. No reported changes in channels, but call the local Towboat US captain at 850-697-8909 for information about local waters.
Unofficial report second hand from Scipio Creek Marina in Apalachicola says they are open but have no phones and can be reached via active captain. They apparently have diesel (confirmed, see https://cruisersnet.net/177741). Will get an update over the weekend.
If you arrive in Carrabelle and need assistance, please call Lisa at 931-636-2145 or email at lkeithlucas@gmail.com. We can also help you with a car (okay, not a car, but an ancient, ugly but reliable Ford Ranger pickup) if you need access to goods and services outside of the immediate area.
Our thanks to Robert Austin for this fuel update from the Northern Gulf. Scipio Creek Marina is on the GIWW north of the John Gorrie Memorial Bridge.
Marc Grove of Wefing’s Marine reports that fuel is available at Scipio Creek Marina in Apalachicola.
Bob Austin, Pensacola
Scipio Creek Marina and Boatyard
St Augustine inlet is always subject to channel shifting and almost continual dredging is SOP. These reports from various contributors are from Bob423 Facebook page.
How is the St. Augustine inlet these days? We heard from someone who said they were advised not to use it. We are preparing to head that way. It was fine when we left there in the Spring. Just the ever-present dredge. Lots of weather since then, though.
Rich Reavis
The inlet is fantastic. Stay in between the buoys , you’re golden
John Cunningham
We came in Wednesday night. No problems other than the usual unlit buoys.
Sherry Matas
There is no dredge there now is there? It was a fixture over last winter. Definitely shooting for daytime entry.
Rich Reavis
It’s fine. Just stay within the Buoys. At least 23’ depth in the middle.
Kelli Koleilat Meacham
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Call SeaTow or BOATUS and ask for current conditions before entering.
An excellent report from Trade Only in Soundings reports that marinas and marine businesses are slowly beginning to return to normal.
Businesses in the Florida Panhandle Still Recovering from Michael
Trade Only, Soundings
Experienced cruisers, Jim and Peg Healy, continue to generously share their observations and advice as they make their way south for the winter. Here’s another good distance day and a good depths day. Also another report of a Problem Stretch that isn’t a problem this year! Thank you Jim and Peg! .
Came through Fernandina Beach at low tide. The nasty curve south of the paper mill into the South Amelia River is clearly marked with floating laterals. It’s the same path that was good last spring, and it carries 8′ this fall. Just follow the markers.
Came through the Matanzas Inlet [intersection with ICW], next day, also at low tide. There are lateral markers there, and they are correct. A couple have been moved somewhat towards the shoreline from the spring. I followed the visual center between the markers and the shoreline. The route is exciting because visually, you are very close to the shoreline. Follow the curve of the shoreline; do not cut from marker to marker. Saw no less then 7.5′ on that route. South of the inlet, where the Matanzas River straightens out, the markers are farther apart and the water is just a bit more shallow. Saw 7′ at MLLW in that short area.
Jim
Peg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary, currently at Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, FL
Monk 36 Hull #132
MMSI #367042570
AGLCA #3767
MTOA #3436
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