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    • Sep 19, 2018by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      Intracoastal Waterway Flooding Forecast in SC and NC

      While flooding in the Waterway might solve some depth issues, it creates an entirely new set of problems: off-station markers, shifted channels – especially at inlet/ICW intersections, floating and submerged debris washed from shore, swift currents in normally calm waters, etc. If you are navigating in the upper South Carolina and North Carolina ICW, use great caution and TAKE YOUR TIME! And remember, your wake may be washing into someone’s living room!

      FIRST ALERT: Intracoastal Waterway flooding now forecast to surpass Matthew record
      WMBF

      Here is when and where forecasters say the Waccamaw, Little Pee Dee Rivers will crest
      Myrtle Beach Sun News

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      1. Darryl Lorenz -  September 19, 2018 - 9:06 am

        Please advise how flooding of Intercoastal Waterway flooding will impact Brighton Woods subdivision?

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    • Sep 18, 2018by:   Larry Dorminy 2 Comments

      Special Report on NC/SC AICW Conditions by Tom Hale

      Our sincerest thanks to Tom Hale for sharing this detailed look at Waterway conditions following Hurricane Florence in North and South Carolina.

      Sept. 17, 2018

      As previously suggested and as hoped, the Northern part of the ICW between Norfolk and Beaufort NC is partially operational. Some facilities are fully up and running. Some facilities are damaged but running.  Some facilities are closed. However the ICW seems passable with dockage, fuel and water available in places between Norfolk and Beaufort, NC.  Those facilities which are open for business are anxious to have cruisers come through.  But be aware that many homes and businesses are flooded and already damaged.  Be even more careful about your wake, as in flooding conditions your wake is hitting homes and yards. The ICW south of Georgetown SC is operating normally.

      But that 125 miles between Beaufort, NC and New River (Myrtle Beach)  is still flooding, is lacking electrical power and phone lines,  and is several days away from being able to fully report, and weeks or months from being back to normal water levels.

      • Great Bridge bridge and lock are fully operational.
      • According to USACE Norfolk District Dismal Swamp Canal is open and the locks and bridges are operating on a normal schedule.
      • All is OK at Coinjock. Over 20 boats have left and headed to Hatteras, Wanchese,  Beaufort and points south! They have not heard of any reported problems in any of the canals and creeks to Beaufort NC.
      • Alligator River Swing Bridge is operational.
      • Dowry Creek has power to the office and heads, still working on the dock power. The water is below the docks but is still up 2.5 feet.  USCG has been through Alligator Pungo Canal to check ATONs. There are damaged ATONs.
      • Wilkerson Bridge now at about 60.5 feet
      • River Forrest Marina has no fuel but is taking reservations.  Transient space is limited to smaller vessels. Grocery store is open, downtown restaurants are “drying out” after 4’ of flood water.  Main streets are dry this morning, but only just barely.  Many parts of town are still flooded. .
      • 9/17 A tug and barge headed north in AP canal this morning, so commercial traffic is resuming.
      • Hobucken USCG has covered about 20% of their territory.   So far AP canal to G7 in Adams creek has been checked.  ICW has damaged ATONs.
      • Jarrett Bay is closed. No Power. Area is devastated.  2 USCG boats went north bound in Adams Creek this morning 9/17.
      • Homer Smith Docks had no damage.  Still has no power but is taking transients.  They report that boats are moving up and down the Beaufort waterways with no trouble.
      • Morehead City Marina is not answering their phone.
      • Beaufort City Docks are operational. No Power as of noon 9/17. A generator is wired to the fuel pumps, so fuel is available.  2 x  100’ yachts are inbound from Coinjock today.
      • Onslow Beach Bridge phone not working 9/17
      • Surf City Bridge phone not working 9/17
      • Figure 8 Bridge phone not working 9/17
      • Wrightsville beach bridge 910.256.2886 not answering 9/17/18
      • Southport NC: All the marinas were spared major damage.  There is still no electrical power in the area.  The city potable water system has had several major breaks and  it is unclear how long it will take to get the water flowing again.  All of the roads leading into Southport are washed out and flooded.  At this time there is no vehicular access to Southport.  The Cape Fear river is expected to crest later this week.  There will be significant debris washing though.
      • Myrtle Beach YC is fully operational with power and water. Center console boats are running in the ICW
      • Wrightsville Beach Bridge not answering 9/17/18
      • All bridges in Horry County SC (Myrtle Beach area) are operational! Socastee Swing Bridge, Barefoot Landing and Little River Swing Bridge. Flood waters are still rising inland and it is entirely possible that the bridges will be  non-operational at some point  as the rivers crest. The 65’ bridges aren’t! Water still high and rising.   After Matthew it took weeks for the water to get back to normal levels.
      • Myrtle Beach YC is fully operational. Center console boats are running in the ICW
      • Osprey Marina reports that they survived with no damage. The Waccamaw crest is expected Thursday . It could be worse than Mathew.  Expect floods and a slow speed zone through Socastee.  The 65 foot bridges in Socastee are far less than 65′ right now.
      • Port of Georgetown is open. Marinas are open and selling fuel.
      • McClellanville, Leland Oil open reports USCG has checked channel. They have not heard of any problems.
      • Isle of Palms Marina is fully operational and taking transients. No word yet on the condition of ICW to Georgetown. No boat traffic in ICW except center consoles and work boats.
      • Ben Sawyer Bridge is now operational and back on normal schedule.
      • Port of Charleston Open. Charleston Marina is taking transients.

      Comments from Cruisers (2)

      1. Larry Shick -  September 18, 2018 - 1:45 pm

        Never mind my earlier post. Let’s try again:

        Do we have a closer timestamp on the observation of the Wilkerson Bridge?

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      2. Larry Shick -  September 18, 2018 - 1:06 pm

        Thank you for this report. Was the clearance reported for the Wilkerson Bridge adjusted to MHHW?

        Reply to Larry
    • Sep 18, 2018by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Advice on Hurricane Damaged Waterfront Property

      Good advice for all ICW property owners from Georgia’s DNR Coastal Resources Division.

      gadnr
      Was your beach front property, private dock, bank stabilization, marina, commercial dock, or other structure within coastal waters, marshlands or along barrier island beaches impacted by Hurricane Matthew?

      Emergency Repair of Structures in Tidal Waterways, Over Marshlands and Along Shorelines

      • Secure any structures that pose safety or health concerns immediately

      • Call the Georgia Emergency Response Team at 1-800-424-8802 to report a fuel or oil spill

      • Remove any debris from marshes, beaches and waterways that originated from your structures to the extent practical and safe

      • Take photos to document damage from Hurricane Matthew

      • Compile any documents, permits, and photos to show the pre-storm condition of the structure

      • Call DNR/CRD at 912-264-7218 to report the need to rebuild damaged structures

      • In order to be eligible for emergency authorization, you must make a request by Wednesday, November 2, 2016

      • CRD staff will call back within 1-2 business days with guidance or verbal approval for repairs pursuant to state law

      • Emergency authorizations will be limited to repair of structures in their original location and in their original size and configuration

      • Some repairs may require authorization from the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and/or local authorities. CRD staff will provide guidance based on the extent of the damage and location of the structure.

      • Non-essential projects currently under review and new permit applications for non-essential projects are temporarily suspended until emergency requests are addressed

      DNR Responds to Impacts of Hurricane Matthew

      Marsh and Shore Permits Page

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    • Sep 17, 2018by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 32.7743,-79.94729999

      Warning of Bottom Trash, Charleston/Ashley River Anchorages, AICW Statute Mile 469


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      These three anchorages lie off the ICW between the Waterway/Ashley River intersection and the Hwy 17 bascule bridge several hundred yards up the Ashley. See Observations for further comments. Our thanks to Robert Pease for this warning!

      I was warned by the marina of a lot of crap on the bottom. My anchor got fouled on long lengths of scrap electrical cable. You may want to put a note of caution on this anchorage. Am currently up the Wando river, very good holding.
      Robert Pease
      SV Journey

      Click Here To View the South Carolina Cruisers’ Net Anchorage Directory Listing For Charleston/Ashley River Anchorages

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Charleston/Ashley River Anchorages

      Click Here To View the South Carolina Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Charleston City Marina

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    • Sep 14, 2018by:   Larry Dorminy 2 Comments 26.6708,-80.04469999

      Report from South Boulevard Bridge, AICW Statute Mile 1024.7, Palm Beach, FL


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      Our thanks to Rebecca Maxwell for this report and anchorage recommendation. The Bingham Islands mentioned as a possible anchorage are on the eastside of the ICW immediately south of the bridge. Flagler Memorial. Royal Park and Southern Blvd bridges were under schedule deviations earlier this year. See Directory Listing below for background information.

      Bridge is under construction. Clearance is 65’ at lo tide and variance can be 3+’. Bridge openings are on :15 and :45. Our 63’ mast kept us on the southside awaiting low tide. We anchored overnight in 7’ just north of a small cut off Bingham Island. We were far enough out of the waterway for traffic and the holding was good. If you get caught on the southside of this bridge waiting for the next opening, this is a welcome anchorage.
      Rebecca Maxwell

      Click Here To View the Eastern Florida Cruisers’ Net Bridge Directory Listing For Southern Blvd Bridge

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      1. glenn -  September 18, 2018 - 6:43 am

        The temporary bridge will have a vertical clearance of 14 feet in the closed position and 65 feet in the open position with a 125-foot wide navigable channel. The bridge will maintain an opening schedule of twice per hour at 15 minutes and 45 minutes past the hour. There may be half-channel closures during construction.

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      2. glenn -  September 17, 2018 - 8:55 pm

        Subject line should read “Southern Blvd Bridge” And this is a temporary lift bridge, with two vertical clearance distances — one in the down position and one in the up position. See photo in website link below

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    • Sep 13, 2018by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 26.4631,-81.96549999

      CCCC Cruises to Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina, Matanzas Pass, Gulf Coast


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      The Cape Coral Cruise Club is a group of dedicated cruisers who always provide unique reports from the marinas they visit. Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR and voted Best Small Marina in 2017, overlooks the westerly banks of the Matanzas Pass channel, west of marker #13. Pink Shell Beach Marina is a favorite of the CCCC, see https://cruisersnet.net/170308.

      By Joanne Ziemer

      An even dozen! That’s the number of boats that took advantage of the $1/ft. marina fee for our summer cruise to Pink Shell! Jeff & I settled in ahead of the arriving boats on Tuesday morning. Dave and Craig from Pink Shell were there to greet us in their usual cordial manner. Boaters arrived over the next several hours so, by Docktail time, we had a nice crowd gathered on the lawn for adult beverages and heavy hors de oeuvres. We were fortunate not to have the normal summer afternoon thundershowers.

      Thanks to Michelle & Doug Rhees, and Becky & John Todd, Wednesday morning we served up a breakfast of sausage, eggs, fruit, sweet breads, and juice on the deck. It was HOT even at 8:30 a.m. but a few people found shade to enjoy their coffee and breakfast. After clean up, it seemed to be pool time for some folks. The wind was still out of the East, so no one was bothered by the effects Red Tide.

      One group rented a pontoon boat for a leisurely cruise to a nearby restaurant for lunch. Others retreated to their boats for some “down time” or took the opportunity to just visit, and some headed to downtown to browse the many shops of Ft. Myers Beach. At 6 p.m., we reconvened for dinner on the lawn. It was again a concerted effort from my helpers who served up burgers and dogs along with the many varied and delicious sides our boaters brought! We had the 12th boat arrive today plus six folks by car so a total of 30 people for our BBQ! Again, the storms held off so no one got wet!

      Thursday morning was a repeat of Wednesday. The temperature did not moderate, so another hot day was in store for us. Unfortunately, the wind shifted to the West, so even at the pool, we could feel the effects of Red Tide. No one stayed for a long time at the pool, most wandered back to the marina for some down time before gussying up for dinner. Tonight folks were on their own for dinner, and several headed to Fort Myers Beach to a favorite restaurant.

      The last day of the cruise found all but four boats heading home. We were very fortunate with the weather this cruise. Although we had storms all around us, we did not experience any for the duration of the cruise. (For those of us who stayed Friday night; well, that’s another story!)

      Thanks to all the participants! I know the staff at Pink Shell was pleased to have 12 boats nearly fill the marina!

      The Cape Coral Cruise Club is open to new members who own a boat with overnight accommodations and reside in the Cape Coral / Ft. Myers area. For membership information please contact Phil Kryger at 239-541-0236. Read additional Club information on its website, www.c-c-c-c.org Like us on Facebook.

       

      Click Here To View the Western Florida Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Pink Shell Beach Resort and Marina

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    • Sep 12, 2018by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Disaster Information from US Senator for North Carolina

      Friends and Neighbors,

      This week, North Carolina will be experiencing severe weather, including strong winds and a large amount of rainfall as Hurricane Florence makes landfall. There is potential for power outages and major flooding in low-lying areas, and the most important thing you can be doing is to start preparing for a direct hit. This includes:

      • Having emergency supplies in place at home, at work and in the car, including bottled water, nonperishable food items for three to seven days for each family member, prescription medications, first aid kits, flashlights, and extra batteries. 
      • Creating an emergency communication plan with your family before the hurricane. Know where family members will be during the storm and how to get in touch with them.
      • Checking your insurance coverage and gather important documents. 
      • Knowing your local evacuation plan and how to receive alerts.

      Instructions on how to plan and prepare for severe weather as well as access to real-time weather, flooding, traffic and shelter information can be found at ReadyNC.org. I also want to make sure you have important contact information available if you need to deal with power outages or any emergencies. 

      • For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
      • For a toll-free hotline to speak with a trained specialist, call 211. They can provide you information on shelters, evacuation routes, storm clean-up, volunteer needs, and locating food and water. The service is available 24/7.
      • For road closures, call 511.
      • For Coast Guard search and rescue, call 1-757-398-6700.
      • For help finding fuel/gas, visit gasbuddy.com or download the app.
      • For shelter locations, visit redcross.org or call 888-892-1162.
      • For volunteer opportunities, visit nvoad.org.

      If you have trouble contacting emergency officials, my staff can be reached at (704) 589-7493.

      Below is additional information I hope you find helpful, please pass it along to family and friends.

      Stay safe,

                   

      Power Outages

       

      Customers may also report an outage or view current outages using the online outage map. Duke Energy also will provide updates on Twitterand Facebook to keep customers informed if significant outages occur. 

      Crews will work as fast as possible to restore power. Please call your local power company for more information (See below).

       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       
       

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