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South Carolina Targets Derelict Boats – ABC News
Derelict boats are an ongoing issue in almost all states. Below is a link to an ABC News article on how South Carolina targets derelict boats with new legislation to protect waterways
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Springtime Adventures for Your Family in the Florida Keys – Key Lime Sailing Club
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.
Book Your Spring Getaway—Sail, Explore, and Celebrate!
Pack your bags, grab your shades, and get ready for an unforgettable spring escape! The Florida Keys are calling, and there’s no better time to visit. With warm (but not scorching) sunshine, endless water adventures, and breathtaking sunsets, your family will experience the best of island life at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages. Sail the turquoise waters, snorkel vibrant reefs, paddle through lush mangroves, or just kick back with a tropical drink by the bay. Whether you’re an adventure-seeker or a relaxation expert, we’ve got something for everyone! Plus, with Easter Week just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to plan a spring getaway filled with sunshine and island fun.
And this April, get ready to party! The 43rd Anniversary of Conch Republic Days is happening from April 18-27, and it’s a celebration you won’t want to miss. Parades, pirate battles, lively street parties, and a whole lot of Keys-style fun await as we commemorate our “independence” from the U.S. Want to be part of the action? We still have open dates in April and May—including Easter Week! Book now before they’re gone, and let the adventure begin!
Available Cottages and Dates
If your preferred dates aren’t available, text Irene about cottage hopping— she can help find a combination of cottages to fit your stay! Call or text 305-451-3438 or reply to this email to reserve.
When you book one of our cottages, you get more than just a great escape. You also get free access to water amenities. If you’re a qualified sailor, you can use a 22′ sailboat. You can also take a relaxing kayak ride, paddleboard on the bay side calm waters, or explore the clear waters with our snorkel gear. This is what the Florida Keys are all about, and it is why guests keep coming back to Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages. It’s a hidden gem that captures the true spirit of the Florida Keys, just like in Jimmy Buffet’s songs and Hemingway’s stories.
Plus, if you’re interested in learning to sail, we have a sailing school right on-site. The American Sailing Academy offers a 2-hour Introduction to Sailing, a 2-hour refresher (for those with experience but needing a little refresher), and ASA beginner and advanced certified classes.
You can learn to sail in just 2 days with our in-house sailing endorsement class (non-certification). When you pass the endorsement class, you would have the use of one of our 22′ Catalina sailboats for FREE during the rest of your stay. (Non-guests can rent a sailboat for $300 a day but it’s free for our qualified sailor guests staying at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages.) For more information on the sailing classes, call Capt. g at 305 896 5555, or send an email to captg@keylimesailing.com.
And that’s not all! We’ve got more in store for you such as sailing excursions* which include captivating sunset cruises, immersive kayaking tours, and exhilarating snorkel adventures. Departing from the KLSC docks, these fantastic outings are easily accessible to all our guests. Don’t miss out on these extraordinary sailing excursions; they’re the key to creating unforgettable memories.
*Booked through Morning Star Sailing Charters and guests staying at KLSC receive a 10% discount.
Win Stays at Key Lime Sailing Club
To our past and present guests: Here’s a chance to come back and vacation at KLSC for free! Send us pictures of your stay here and win a free 3-night stay by participating in our 15th Annual KLSC Photo Contest. Check here for details. Got a talent for video making? Enter our 11th Annual KLSC Video Contest and get a chance to win a free 5-night stay! Check here for details.
We at Key Largo Cottages at Key Lime Sailing Club love our guests and we would love to see you back again for another fun-filled and relaxing Florida Keys vacation!
Reservations is standing by at keylargocottages@
keylimesailingclub.com or call/text 1-305-451-3438. Thank you and see y’all in the Florida Keys!
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Youtube, Learn ASA Certified Sailing at American Sailing Academy. Call us at 305-896-5555.
Enjoy a Snorkel or Sunset Cruise both bay side and ocean side as well as sailboat rentals from 22 foot to 40 foot through Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.
South Dade Marina, Wet and Dry Slips Available. Call 305-247-8730
Sommerset Sails, makers of excellent quality sails for your boat.
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Houthis Are Using an Off-the-Shelf Simrad Boat Radar; Marines Take the Hint – Peter Swanson
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Kanberra Products – Extra 10% OFF on Bundles!
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Events at Toucan Bar and Grill, Oriental, NC, AICW MM 181
Oriental is home to longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Oriental Marina and Inn, lying on the eastern banks of inner Oriental Harbor.
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Dismal Swamp Canal – Continued Closure Until May 5
Notice to Navigation Interests from the USACE Norfolk District regarding the continued closure of the Dismal Swamp Canal to maritime travel due to ongoing construction of the new Deep Creek Bridge. Closure is expected to last until May 5, 2025.
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 in NC and VA.
Vessels transiting the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway must use the Albemarle & Chesapeake Canal as an alternate route.
Keeping fingers crossed, construction will wrap up early and waterway can reopen sooner! We look forward to seeing our wonderful boating family & community very soon along the Dismal Swamp Canal.
For the latest USACE AIWW updates and contact info regarding questions, comments, etc. – please visit https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/AIWW/ .
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Fishermen’s Village April 2025 Calendars, 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.
Fishermen’s Village April Calendars of Entertainment/Events
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Bottom Paint Special – McCotter’s Marina & Boatyard
Attention boat owners! We’re thrilled to offer a special deal on bottom paint for the renowned ‘Pettit’ brand at McCotters Marina & Boatyard. Prepare your vessel for peak performance and protection with this exclusive offer. Contact us now to take advantage!
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Southern Boating: Inside Florida’s Controversial Boat Law And The Surprising Truth About PERMANENTLY Anchored Vessels!
Southern Boating has produced an excellent PodCast on the Florida anchoring issue. You should find it interesting and well-researched. It provides a balanced view of the issue and the need for a solution.
In this special episode of the Southern Boating Podcast, hosts Ian Sneed and James Anderson dive into House Bill 481 and the growing boating crisis in Miami Beach. After meeting with City Commissioner Suarez and Miami Beach Police – Marine Unit, we saw firsthand the issues that have led to the push for new anchoring regulations.
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- Reply to Boaters'
Our organization, the Boaters' Rights Advocacy Coalition, is a joint effort of the America's Great Loop Cruisers Association, Marine Trawler Owners Association, Seven Seas Cruising Association, and DeFever Cruisers, and these constituent organizations have about 20,000 active boating members. We disagree with some provisions of HB481/SB866. These bills were not written by boaters in spite of the claims in this video.
In Florida the bottomlands are held in the Public Trust, and managed for the benefit of all. Bottomlands are not the property of local municipalities, nor of wealthy waterfront landowners. These bills seek to grant local municipalities control of the bottomlands, and permit landowners to ban anchoring in front of their houses. We strongly disagree with those provisions.
Derelict boats are a problem throughout Florida. Existing state law (327.4108) allows counties to create Anchoring Limitation Areas up to 100 acres in size with the intent that long term anchored boats are not permitted in those areas. In Miami Beach more than ten ALAs are needed to get control of the derelict boat problem. Instead of local control we favor increasing the size of ALAs to allow Miami Beach to establish a workable ALA. We also favor increased enforcement of ALAs and increased funding for efforts to remove the derelict boats in these waters.
Please visit our website for more information on this topic.
- Reply to Justin
Thank you for sharing this podcast from Southern Boating! The discussion around House Bill 481 and permanently anchored vessels in Miami Beach is certainly a pressing issue, balancing the rights of boaters with environmental concerns and waterfront community interests.
While the primary focus of OPA 90 is oil spill prevention, liability, and response, its core principles—environmental protection, regulatory compliance, and responsible maritime operations—are relevant to this discussion. The presence of long-term anchored vessels raises concerns about pollution, waste management, and navigational safety, all of which align with the broader goals of OPA 90. Proper oversight and sustainable anchoring regulations can help mitigate environmental risks while ensuring fair access for responsible boaters.
I look forward to listening to the podcast to gain further insight into how Florida’s evolving maritime laws are shaping the future of anchoring regulations. Finding a solution that upholds both boater freedoms and environmental stewardship will be key.
Would love to hear other perspectives on this!
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