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.
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 Long
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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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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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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.
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Blue Water Angels in formation by Winston Fowler.
They have their own GPS.
Good shot Win!
Paul (Bens room mate 🙂
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary protects Georgia’s special live-bottom wildlife habitat in the Atlantic Ocean and along the southeastern U.S. coast, an area teeming with diversity and an abundance of marine life.
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Comments from Cruisers (3)
Thanks Tom for a very helpful post. The "diamonds are your friends…" memory aid is
a good one!
Greg Allard
M/V Meander
Everyday is a learning experience.
Be safe. Thanks for sharing your story.
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.