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    • Nothing on a Boat is Straight or Square – Janice Anne Wheeler

      Having rebuilt the cockpit on our wooden Dickerson 35 yawl, where finding a 90 degree angle was cause for celebration, I can absolutely confirm Janice’s title!

      SPARRING WITH MOTHER NATURE ~~ latest addition. I’m very honored that you’re following along. Thank you from the bottom of my writer’s heart.

      Ah, the life of a liveaboard Sailor…on a Classic Wooden Sailing Yacht… as of August 2024 we are undergoing extensive repair and refit for the next several months(!). In boating terms we are hauled out “on the hard” in Cambridge, Maryland.

      I plan to mix Sailing Stories with the challenges and intricacies of restoring a 90-year-old boat. I’m always open to suggestions as to content….please feel free to weigh in as we manage and learn from this unexpected joust. Thank you! ~J

      A Wooden Boat is a strong, intricate entity constructed of Mother Nature’s finest materials.

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      1. Janice Anne Wheeler -  January 5, 2025 - 9:01 pm

        The ongoing support of Cruiser's Net has been fantastic for my morale AND I have come to realize what an incredibly valuable resource this is. I share it at every opportunity and so should all of you, my fellow cruisers!
        J

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    • NAV ALERT: LNM: Alt ICW MM 7, Deep Creek Bridge Closure, Jan 6 – Mar 21, Dismal Swamp Canal, NC

      Our thanks to Sarah Hill, Director of Dismal Swamp Welcome Center, for this notice.

      Please see below the temporary closure of the Deep Creek Bridge starting  Jan. 6th through March 21st  to facilitate  construction of the new Deep Creek bridge.  The Deep Creek bridge will remain in the closed to navigation position during this time.  Lake Drummond and the canal can still be accessed for paddling or boating excursions via the boat ramps along the canal or the South Mills Lock- which will continue to operate on normal schedule.  Boaters will be unable to enter or exit the canal through the Deep Creek Bridge/Lock during this period.

      Thanks,

      Sarah

      united states coast guard

      Sector Virginia
      Marine Safety Information Bulletin

      (757) 374-3408
      VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil

      MSIB 001-25

      January 3, 2025

      Deep Creek Bridge Deviation

      Mariners are advised of an infrastructure refurbishment project on the Deep Creek Bridge, mile 11.1 over the Dismal Swamp Canal, in Chesapeake, Virginia. The project will require the bridge to be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position from January 6, 2025, through March 21, 2025, to facilitate construction of the new bascule span of the new bridge. During this time period, visitors to Lake Drummond will be able to access the Dismal Swamp Canal via the South Mills Locks in South Mills, North Carolina or from the various boat ramps along the canal.  Vessels transiting the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway will need to use the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal as an alternate route during this timeframe.

      Comments or concerns can be sent to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Virginia Waterways Management Division via email at virginiawaterways@uscg.mil

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      Click here for SEC VA MSIB 001-25 Deep Creek Bridge Deviation

      Click Here To View the North Carolina Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For the Camden TDA/Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

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    • Happy New Year from the Charleston Parks Conservancy

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    • 🎉 Announcing the 2024 KLSC Contest Winners! Key Lime Sailing Club, Key Largo, FL

      Key Lime Sailing Club in Key Largo, 305-451-3438, www.keylimesailingclub.com

      Key Lime Sailing Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.

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      Sailing away on the Sunflower in Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages

      And the Winners Are…

      Congratulations to Meredith Adams (Entry # 43), the winner of the 2024 KLSC Photo Contest! Meredith’s photo showing one of our smaller sailboats gliding through our crystal clear water has won a FREE 3-night stay at our Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages in the breathtaking Florida Keys.

      A big congratulations also goes to Bryce Durham, the winner of the 2024 KLSC Video Contest! Bryce’s video captured stunning drone and activity shots, showcasing all the amazing experiences awaiting you at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages. Bryce has earned a FREE 5-night stay!

      We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants and voters for making this year’s contest a success. Your creativity, enthusiasm, and support are what make this event so special. Thank you for being part of our yearly tradition!

      Win a FREE Vacation

      January 1, 2025 to December 15, 2025: We are accepting all entries for this year’s Photo and Video contest. Please read the following information if you are interested in winning free stays at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages (KLSC).

      Video Contest

      This contest is open to all our guests. Submit a video of your KLSC vacation and get a chance to win a free 5-night stay! We are looking for the most creative and exciting video that tells people about your stay with us.

      To our guests who didn’t enter the previous contests, this is your chance!

      How to submit: Just upload your finished video to YouTube and email us the URL to your video. All links must be emailed to keylargocottages@keylimesailingclub.com.

      Please include the dates you stayed, in which cottage, and under whose name it was reserved. If you send several emails, include this information in each one.

      Evaluation Criteria

      Videos will be judged by the following criteria:

      1. Overall Impact (fun and informative)
      2. Creativity
      3. Memorable Content and Delivery
      4. Clear Message about what vacationing at KLSC is all about
      5. Video quality

      Terms:

      1. Winner must be 25 years of age or older.
      2. Winner can choose the dates from August 1st to December 15th for their stay (holidays not included).
      3. Main House is not eligible.
      4. Winner can add their free nights or extend their established booking nights if the booking is between August 1st to December 15th, and if the cottage is available on those extended dates.
      5. Chosen dates cannot be rescheduled to other dates. No exceptions. (Please finalize your dates before booking.)
      6. The reservation will be for two adults and the number of children allowed for the preferred cottage. However, if there are more than two adults, the winner is responsible for the extra adult fee of $35/per adult, per night plus tax. If bringing a dog to one of our dog-friendly cottages, the winner is responsible for the dog fee of $35/per night plus tax.
      7. KLSC reserves the right to use all submitted pictures and videos for its promotions and websites.

      Contest is open starting January 1 to December 15. We will announce the winner on our Facebook page and newsletter on January 15. There is no limit to the number of videos submitted. So, create your videos now and share them with us!

      Respect for Existing Copyright

      You must be the original author of everything in your video or have permission to use copyright-protected material. Be creative but think carefully about what you put into the video.

      If you are considering using existing music, video clips, photos, etc., it is very likely that someone else owns a copyright to that material. In this case, be sure to obtain the copyright owner’s written permission before using the material in your video.

      All music basically contains two copyrights: the sound recording and the underlying song composition (music publishing rights). In a video where you are using a cover song, you need to negotiate a synchronization license.

      Most of these will go through the Harry Fox Agency. However, many music publishers have entered into license agreements with YouTube permitting the use of the songs they control in exchange for a percentage of any advertising revenues.

      So, in some cases, YouTube has already obtained an agreement with the music publisher, so you would be OK covering the song. To determine whether or not a publisher is participating in an agreement with YouTube, you can contact the publisher directly. Publisher contact information may be found at ASCAP or BMI.

      You can also go to one of the royalty-free music sites and buy a track for a couple bucks that you can use all you want (e.g., incompetech.comaudimicro.com, etc.). With all that having been said, we do prefer original music, even if you are just humming…

      Photo Contest

      Pictures can include couples sailing, families sailing, Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages (KLSC) activities (non-sailing), sailing lessons, etc. There will be a voting period on our Facebook page where the owner of the photo with the most “Likes” will get a free 3-night stay at KLSC. There is no limit to the number of photos entered. To our guests who didn’t join the previous contests, this is your chance!

      Make sure to include captions with your submissions. Add the dates you stayed, in which cottage, and under whose name it was reserved. If you send several emails, include this information in each one.

      Terms:

      1. Winner must be 25 years of age or older.
      2. Winner can choose the dates from August 1st to December 15th for their stay (holidays not included).
      3. Main House is not eligible.
      4. Winner can add their free nights or extend their established booking nights if the booking is between August 1st to December 15th, and if the cottage is available on those extended dates.
      5. Chosen dates cannot be rescheduled to other dates. No exceptions. (Please finalize your dates before booking.)
      6. The reservation will be for two adults and the number of children allowed for the chosen cottage. However, if there are more than two adults, the winner is responsible for the extra adult fee of $35/per adult, per night plus tax. If bringing a dog to one of our dog-friendly cottages, the winner is responsible for the dog fee of $35/per night plus tax.
      7. KLSC reserves the right to use all submitted pictures and videos for its promotions and websites.

      Contest is open starting January 1 to December 15. We will announce the winners on our Facebook page and newsletter on January 15.

      Thank you and see ya all in the Florida Keys!

      Follow Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages on Social Media: FacebookTwitterInstagramYoutube,

      Learn ASA Certified Sailing at American Sailing Academy. Call us at 305-587-3205.

      Enjoy a snorkel or sunset cruise on the bay side as well as several boats for rent from 22 foot to 37 foot through Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.

      South Dade Marina, Wet and Dry Slips Available. Call 305-247-8730

      Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages | 305-451-3438 | 99306 Overseas Highway, Key Largo Florida | www.keylimesailingclub.com
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    • 6th annual International Culture Fest, Jan 18, Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda, FL

      Fisherman's Village Marina and Resort, Punta Gorda, FL

      There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor. While berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you are certain to enjoy visiting Western Florida’s beautiful Charlotte Harbor/Peace River.

      Click here for International Culture Fest Flyer January 2025

      Click here for International Culture Fest Press Release January 2025

        

      Kathy Burnam
      Marketing and Events Manager

      941.639.8721

      kburnam@fishermensvillage.com

      www.fishermensvillage.com

      Click Here To View the Western Florida Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For Fishermen’s Village

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of Fishermen’s Village

       

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    • 1.25 Million Views for 2024 – Peter Swanson

      Cruisers Net publishes Loose Cannon articles with Captain Swanson’s permission in hopes mariners with salt water in their veins will subscribe.. $7 a month or $56 for the year and you may cancel at anytime.

      When all else fails, try journalism.


      1.25 Million Views for 2024

      These Are the Top 10 Reader Favorites

       
       
       
       
       
       

       

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    • Happy New Year! Edenton in 2025

      Edenton, NC - the prettiest town in the South!

      A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, historic Edenton always has an exciting calendar of events and places to visit! Edenton is at the mouth of the Chowan River on the northwest shore of Albemarle Sound.​

      Happy New Year!

      2024 was an incredible year in Edenton, and we hope you had the chance to join us sometime throughout the year.

      From hosting Stage 5 of the Bass Pro Tour to celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the Edenton Tea Party, Edenton’s calendar was packed full of events and activities for all ages!

      And 2025 is promising to be another incredible year in Edenton. Here are some of the highlights that we hope you’ll join us for during this next year.

      Pilgrimage Tour of Historic Homes and Sites

      One of the highlights of springtime in Edenton is the Pilgrimage Tour of Historic Homes and Sites, presented by the Edenton Woman’s Club. This self-guided tour explores the heart of historic Edenton and surrounding countryside, allowing visitors the opportunity to see inside beautiful homes from the 1700s to the 1900s. Don’t miss this two-day biennial event, happening in April!

       

       

      Sounds of Summer Concert Series

      Join us all summer long as we host a series of music festivals, starting the weekend of our Pilgrimage Tour. Set against the stunning backdrop of Edenton’s picturesque waterfront, enjoy live bands, food trucks, a beer garden, and more! So, make plans to visit Edenton for the weekend and bring a lawn chair or blanket to a free Sounds of Summer Concert this summer.

      44th Annual Christmas Candlelight Tour

      Edenton’s two-day Christmas Candlelight Tour is a beloved tradition for locals and visitors! This past year’s tour sold out early, leaving many people wishing they had gotten tickets sooner. Don’t make the same mistake this year! Advanced tickets for the popular tour will go on sale in July 2025. Mark your calendar and make plans now to enjoy the tour!

       

      This is only a taste of all of the exciting events we have planned during 2025. Check out our Calendar of Events as more events are added regularly.

      You can also check out our new 2025 Visitor Guide that includes an overview of special events, maps of Edenton and parking, and information on dining and lodging. It’s all the information you’ll need to plan the perfect trip to Edenton!

      As always, our Bed and Breakfasts are ready to welcome you to Edenton in 2025, and if you haven’t experienced their comfort, convenience, and charm, you’ll want to try their hospitality in this new year.

      We hope to see you in 2025!

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    • The Gabber Newspaper, January 2, 2025 Gulfport, FL


      Gulfport Marina includes dry boat storage, ship store, bathroom, public boat ramp, parking, fueling stations, lighted range markers and guest docking facility.

      The City of Gulfport and Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, 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.

      2025 Adventures, Teen Council, and Food Trends

       

      Click Here To View the Cruisers Net Western Florida Marina Directory Listing For Gulfport Municipal Marina

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

      Click Here To View the Western Florida Cruisers Net Anchorage Directory Listing For Gulfport Anchorage/Mooring Field

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of Gulfport Anchorage/Mooring Field

       

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    • Charleston Harbor Resort Announces Their 2025 Oysters on the Point Series


      adrotate banner=’477′] Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, sits on the Mount Pleasant side of Charleston Harbor, hard by Patriots Point between Horse Reach’s flashing buoys #34 and #36.

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

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of Charleston Harbor Marina

       

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    • Cheers to a New Year of Adventures and Relaxation! 🌴✨ Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages! Key Largo, FL

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      Happy New Year from all of us at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages! As we look back on the past year, we feel so lucky to have shared so many special moments with our wonderful guests. From peaceful sails on the water to cozy evenings by the fire pit, you’ve made every day brighter. Thank you for being part of our Key Lime family and for choosing us as your place to relax and make memories.

      As we welcome the new year, we’re excited for more adventures ahead! Whether it’s sailing the clear blue waters, enjoying beautiful sunsets, or simply taking it easy by the shore, we can’t wait to share it all with you. Here’s to a year full of joy, peace, and special moments.

      From our family to yours, Happy New Year! 🌴⛵🌞

      Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages | 305-451-3438 | 99306 Overseas Highway, Key Largo Florida | www.keylimesailingclub.com
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