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Makers Air – Updates, Upgrades & Enhancements
Makers Air and Staniel Cay Yacht Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, offer convenient flights to the Bahamas.
We’re on a mission to serve you better! At Makers Air, growth isn’t just a goal, it’s our commitment to excellence. We’re constantly evolving to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. We have exciting updates, improvements, and innovations to elevate your experience with us. We are proud to introduce you to our newest departure location and our new freight location!
Thank you for being a part of our growth story.
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Our Newest Passenger Lounge
Located just a few doors down from our main Makers Air departure lounge is the newest in our passenger lounge offerings. Hangar 11 has a nostalgic vintage Palm Beach vibe to set the tone for your Day Trip departure or Out Island adventure.
EXPANSION
New Freight Location
We have moved into our expanded facility with more space to serve you better.
All steps to ship with us remain the same.Simply address your items:
YOUR NAME HERE
2201 NW 55th CT
Hangar 11
Fort Lauderdale FL 33309
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Private Charters
Serving destinations across Florida and the Bahamas, Ascend via Makers Air is the preferred airline for all your Private Charter needs!
Long Island Scheduled Flights To Continue!
Scheduled Flight Services from FXE direct to Stella Maris, Long Island will continue through 2025! Book your holiday travel today!
$250 Air Credit With Makers Air BOIPB Partners
Book a vacation package of four nights or more at one of the participating hotels and resorts, and receive a $250 air credit. Booking window ends April 30th! Act Fast! Book today and fly away!
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Dancing on the Cooper, April 26, Mt Pleasant Pier, Charleston County Parks, SC
Click here for Dancing on the Cooper next Friday, April 26 at the Mount Pleasant Pier featuring Mason Dixon Band; new date added in August
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Firm to start driving test piles for new Alligator River bridge – Coastal Review
With a closed vertical clearance of 14ft, the 2.8-mile bridge across the Alligator River has had lengthy closures to undergo repairs several times in recent years and, with a closure mandate in winds over 25 knots, Alligator River Bridge was almost always an “event” on ICW cruises, events that lead many southbound cruisers to be quests of Elizabeth City Mariners Wharf and guests of the Rose Buddies. See “The Legend of the Rose Buddies” Monument.
The Lindsay C. Warren Bridge over the Alligator River swings open for a pleasure craft. Photo: NCDOT
Click here for Firm to start driving test piles for new Alligator River bridge
CoasalReview.orgSee also Federal grant to accelerate Alligator River bridge project, AICW MM 84
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of Alligator River Bridge
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A Letter from the Commodore of Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club, Bahamas
When cruising the Bahamas, consider joining Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club, a premier yacht club in the Abacos and A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
Musings of the Commodore:One by one our RMHYC members point their bow to the West and head for home. Our Winter in the Abacos has been a real treat with club activities, comradery, boating adventures, dinners out, weenie roasts on the beach, bocce ball, pickle ball and more……….What a wonderful season! We had a great year even though Abaco Locals attest this winter’s weather was the worst in 30 years—that is very good news for our entire club——-Why???—– Surely next year the weather will be better
.Our club is on the move and growing fast. We gained 62 new members this season for a grand total of 423 current members. At our peak, we had 30 boats at Abaco Beach Resort with many more in the Abacos at other marinas, or out and about.Winter has turned to Summer and our community in the Abacos has dispersed. It won’t be too long until Bonnie and I pull into our Winter home at Abaco Beach Resort and rejoin our friends for another wonderful year.Rest assured, your Bridge is working through the summer season so we will continue to have a well-organized and fun 2024/2025 winter season in the Abacos.I hope you will plan to be there!!!!Commodore BruceFollow us on Facebook. If you are not in the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club Facebook group, click the link below and request to join. Don’t forget to answer the questions!
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it feels like a friendly invitation from someone who genuinely enjoys their club and wants to share it with others. Of course, it's from the perspective of the Commodore, so it's bound to be positive. But it does give a good sense of the community and the fun they seem to have.
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Tie up at Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Bahamas
Staniel Cay Yacht Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, looks forward to seeing you all as you visit the Bahamas!
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Happy Earth Month from the NC Coastal Federation
Another month is already in the books, and spring has arrived. This time of year always brings so much energy to the coast, as the weather warms, plants green up, and waters begin to stir. Before we run wide open into the rest of the season, let’s take a look back at what’s happened so far this year, including an incredibly successful lost fishing gear recovery project and several other significant Federation accomplishments and events. As we move forward, I’m also excited about all of the events taking place this month in celebration of Earth Day, and for all of the major restoration projects we have underway. I hope you are all having a great start to the season, and I hope to see you soon at the coast!
Braxton Davis
-Executive Director
This winter and early spring, commercial fishing crews collected more than 2,400 lost or abandoned crab pots from coastal waters, continuing the success of this long-running marine debris removal program.For the past 10 years, the Federation has hired crews to find and remove lost crab pots as part of the lost fishing gear recovery program. In that time and with the expert knowledge of the crews, we’ve been able to clean up more than 20,000 lost crab pots. This year, the Federation’s recovery efforts expanded from the northeast coast to also include the waters in and around Emerald Isle down to Sunset Beach.The NC Commercial Fishing License Resource Fund supported this year’s program. Check out this news story by WRAL to learn more about the Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Program.
Exciting news! The Federation has teamed up with Recover, an environmentally and socially responsible apparel company for Earth Month this April. We’ve created three limited-edition athletic shirts that are now available to the public for purchase, and Recover is printing and selling them on our behalf.
The best part? For every purchase made a portion of the proceeds will support our work to protect and restore the coast. Not only will you be doing your part to help the planet by supporting sustainable fashion but you’ll also be able to gear up before the busy outdoor season. So, why not treat yourself to some new stylish apparel and support a great cause at the same time?
Head over to Recover’s website to check out our storefront and get your hands on one of these limited-edition shirts. Let’s make a difference together!
It’s almost time to celebrate Earth Day, which is on Monday, April 22. This year’s theme is close to the Federation’s heart; Planet vs. Plastic.Our staff has several events and volunteer opportunities taking place around Earth Day, including EarthFair OBX which will take place at Jockey’s Ridge State Park on April 20 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. On April 27, we will have a display table at the Eco-Fun Festival from 1:00- 4:00 pm, at the MLK Jr. Memorial Park in Morehead City, hosted by the Student Ecology Association from West Carteret High School.
Be sure to subscribe to our calendar to see all of the upcoming events!
Our partner, EarthShare NC, is hosting its annual Earth Day Impact Challenge. The app-based program teaches people about sustainability and encourages them to take actions that allow them to see the impact made in real time. On the app, you can record metrics on the amount of water you conserved, any waste you were able to keep out of the landfill, and carbon kept out of the atmosphere.
You can see more about the program here.
The Coastal Federation and the Core Sound Waterfowl Museum and Heritage Center present The Coastal Cohorts’ beloved show King Mackerel & the Blues are Running, featuring the musical and story-telling talents of Don Dixon, Bland Simpson, and Jim Wann.Join us on May 23-27 for an evening of tall tales, rollicking songs, and theatrical performances filled with music and stories about fishing and life along the Carolina coastline. Called “a pure salt watered delight” by the late Clive Barnes, New York Post theater critic, the lively cast of fishermen-musicians are sure to delight as they sing up a storm, tell fish stories and ghost stories, and relate accounts of first loves and ones that got away.
Tickets are $35 ($30 for members of either organization). Sponsorships start at $250 and include VIP seating and an invitation to the cast party on Saturday night. Tickets and sponsorships are available now at either Core Sound Waterfowl Museum location (1785 Island Rd, Harkers Island, or 806 Arendell St, Morehead City).
You can also get your tickets, here.
CoastalReview.Org is giving readers a deep dive into the 50th anniversary of the Coastal Area Management Act. The series looks at the state’s landmark act, the policy, process, accomplishments, controversies, and challenges — past and present.When the Act was first considered 50 years ago, North Carolina’s Coastal Area Management Act was considered controversial environmental legislation. Despite challenges over the years, it remains the state’s only attempt to forge a partnership for regional resource management. This is a series you’d want to miss out on, read all of the articles, at CoastalReview.Org.
- Congressional staff, NOAA, DEQ officials tour projects – CoastalReview.Org
- Spring clean up as crews work to restore North Carolina’s waterways one crab pot at a time – WWAY
- Earth Fair OBX – The Outer Banks Voice
- Academy aims to make living shorelines more accessible – CoastalReview.Org
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Starlight Yoga at Johns Island County Park May 9, Charleston County Parks, SC
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Click here for Starlight Yoga at Johns Island County Park May 9
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Bring Your Fur-Family to Pet-Friendly Edenton! Albemarle Sound, NC
adrotate banner=’539′]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.
Hello, Do you love traveling with your pet? If so, visiting Edenton this spring is the perfect opportunity to bring your pet along for the ride!
Edenton is very pet-friendly with lots of options to make your visit fun and enjoyable. From outdoor restaurant seating to pet-friendly parks and accommodations, Edenton is a pet-lover’s dream!
We’d love to welcome you and your pet, so feel free to bring your fur-family to pet-friendly Edenton.
We can’t wait to see you soon!
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101 W Water St, Edenton, North Carolina 27932
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National Ocean Service – Earth Day at the ODC–Saturday, April 20th
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary is celebrating Earth Day at the Ocean Discovery Center. Join sanctuary staff and volunteers on Saturday, April 20 for a day of ocean-friendly activities and sign up to volunteer this summer to give back to the better half of our Earth. Earth Day at the Ocean Discovery Center
Saturday, April 20th 2024, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center
340 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, Georgia 31401Website Facebook Event Planet v. Plastic
Activities throughout Earth Day include: 
11 a.m.–Noon | Recycle, Repurpose, Replant:
Learn how to turn single-use food containers into a wildflower garden! Paint a reclaimed plastic container, plant a native flower seed, and see what we can grow together. Bring your own single-use food containers to help reduce plastic usage.
1–2 p.m. | Dive Deep into Microplastics:
Ever wondered what happens to plastic when we can’t see it anymore? Join us for a class on small plastics causing a big problem in our environment, and what can be done to help keep them out of our ocean! This class will filter water from Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary and use a microscope to identify and count microplastics in our backyard.
2:30–3:30 p.m. | Make your own EcoBricks:
Give your plastic trash a second life and keep it out of landfills with EcoBricks. Learn how to make your own EcoBrick, and what we can do with our single-use plastic to build a new future!
10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Volunteer to Share the Wonder this Summer:
Volunteer at the Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center this summer as a Center Visitor Specialist. Students 16 years of age and older are encouraged to share their passion for marine conservation, network with scientists and educators, and build their résumé.Student volunteers should bring two forms of ID (for example, a valid driver’s license, AND a US Passport, OR birth certificate, OR social security card).
National marine sanctuary advisory councils are community-based advisory groups that provide advice and recommendations to the superintendents of the sanctuary sites on issues like management, science, community engagement, and stewardship.April Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
10:00 AM–5:05 PM ET
Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center
340 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., Savannah, GA 31401In-person attendance and virtual access via GoToWebinar
This meeting will address marine conservation needs and initiatives in the South Atlantic Bight, Georgia Ports Authority presentation on current and future operations at the ports of Brunswick and Savannah, and updates from the sanctuary superintendent and Public Engagement Working Group. Public comment will be taken at approximately 3:45 p.m. This meeting is free and open to the public.
Agenda Virtual Registration 
The mission of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary is to identify, protect, conserve, and enhance the natural and cultural resources, values, and qualities of the sanctuary for current and future generations.
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