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    • Mar 6, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      USACE Additional Public Meeting, March 20, Marathon, FL

      This additional meeting in Marathon follows earlier ones scheduled in February, see Public Meetings on Lake Okeechobee Operations.

      News Release: Corps announces public meeting in Florida Keys for Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual; public scoping comment period extended to April 22
      https://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/1775631/corps-announces-public-meeting-in-florida-keys-for-lake-okeechobee-system-opera/

      Contact 
      Erica Skolte
      561-340-1527
      561-801-5734 (cell)
      Erica.A.Skolte@usace.army.mil

      The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District announces an additional public scoping meeting in the Florida Keys regarding the development of the new Lake Okeechobee System Operating Manual (LOSOM). This will be the final meeting in a series of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) public scoping meetings held throughout south Florida. After the scoping comments are analyzed, series of workshops will be announced in the future. The public scoping comment period will be extended through Monday, April 22, 2019.

      The public is invited to provide input during a public scoping meeting on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Marathon Government Center, 2798 Overseas Highway, BOCC Room (second floor), Marathon, FL 33050.

      “We had excellent turnout at the public scoping meetings in Lehigh, Okeechobee, Clewiston, Stuart, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach and Miami Gardens. More than 1,700 people came out to listen and provide comments on the things that are most important to them. We heard a lot of feedback regarding the priorities and concerns of people from all around the lake and south of the lake,” said Lt. Col. Jennifer Reynolds, Deputy Commander for South Florida. “We added a meeting in the Keys to ensure we have covered all the areas that might be affected by our lake and system operational decisions. It’s important to listen to the people who live, work and recreate near Florida Bay, at the south end of the system. It’s all connected.”

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    • Mar 5, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.3885,-81.46399999

      Further Discussion on AICW/St Johns River Intersection, FL Statute Mile 740


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      Our thanks to Looper Dave Fuller for allowing us to share his excellent report on the AICW/St. Johns River Intersection as posted on AGLCA’s Forum.

      As others have reported, this area has been dredged and a new channel was cut for safe passage. The problem is that the old legacy markers G5, G7, and R6 are still on station and the Coast Guard has not updated their charts to show placement of the new ICW markers G7 and G5. The charts do show the new channel however.

      A survey was taken back in November 2018 that shows the shoaling area very well. See pic below labeled “1 Survey”. Note that the individual who posted the survey to the Waterway Guide Nav Alert also took a path similar to Alex, south and west of the shoaling area. Obviously you can be successful this way, but this is not the new channel. Also note in the pic that old G7 and R6 do a great job of marking the south side of shoal while G5 marks the north side of shoal. Using these old markers will guarantee a grounding.

      The new channel is EAST and North of the shoaling area. I personally have taken this route, EAST and North of the shoaling two times with no issues.

      I found a pic in the Coast Guard Notice to Mariners that shows the new route as well as the placement of the new G7 and G5 markers. See pic labeled “2 Dredged Route” I added a red circle to mark the shoaling, circled the new G7 and G5 in green, and added a magenta line on top of the dredged route.

      I also included a pic of my Navionics chart that I run on the I-Pad. Note pic “3 Navionics” it shows the new G7 and G5, well East and North of the shoaling.

      We will go thru here again in two weeks and will update if we find any new info.

      Suggestion: This is a good place to lay down a route line on your chart the night before and follow your route crumb line as you transverse the area.
      Claudia & Dave Fuller aboard Still Waters II
      1981 Viking 43′

      1. Survey

       

      2. Dredged Route

       

      3. Navionics

       

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of AICW/St. Johns Intersection

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    • Mar 5, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      FWC: Notice of Public Meetings

      Let’s hope you never find yourself in the position of having to prove your vessel seaworthy. Obviously, these “input” meetings have more to do with restricting anchoring than with derelicts. See Anchoring Legislation.

       


      Notice of Public Meeting

      The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC), Division of Law Enforcement, will be holding meetings to seek the input of the public in the process of rulemaking. Per direction of the Florida Legislature, FWC will be seeking public input on developing the process that law enforcement officers use to determine that a vessel has an effective means of propulsion for safe navigation. This rule will allow a law enforcement officer to conduct an evaluation of a vessels propulsion capabilities to determine whether or not the vessel is at risk of becoming derelict. This evaluation process will be part of s 327.4107, F.S., through incorporation by rule.

      Please see the dates and times scheduled for these public meetings below:

      March 11, 2019 Pinellas County Commission Chambers 6:00pm 8:00pm 315 Court Street, Clearwater, Florida 33756

      March 12, 2019 St. Augustine City Commission Chambers 6:00pm 8:00pm 75 King Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32085

      March 14, 2019 Pensacola City Council Chambers 11:00am 1:00pm 222 W. Main Street, Pensacola, Florida 32502

      April 2, 2019 Bernstein Park Meeting Facility 6:00pm 8:00pm 6751 5th Street, Stock Island, Key West, Florida 33040

      April 3, 2019 Murray Nelson Government Center 6:00pm 8:00pm 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, Florida 33037

      April 4, 2019 Palm Beach County Vista Center, Rooms E-58/E-59 6:00pm 8:00pm 2300 North Jog Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411

      Comments from Cruisers (1)

      1. Dave Bennett -  March 5, 2019 - 6:34 pm

        If it is a sailboat, it does not need an engine. So will they inspect the sails?

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    • Mar 5, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy 2 Comments

      Request for Information re Cruising Northern Florida in 151 foot Vessel

      Among our readers there must be several who are experienced in cruising the AICW in a vessel this size. If so, please let us hear from you. Maybe Chief Officer Perks will take you along as Pilot!

      Good morning,

      I am currently trying to find any information I can about cruising in Northern Florida. We are a 151ft vessel with a 8ft draft. We would like to cruise the Jacksonville, St Augustine and Cape Canaveral areas. Is there anyone you recommend for me to talk with about the ICW routes and Marinas that could accommodate us?

      Thanks in advance,

      Andrew Perks
      Chief Officer – Motor Yacht Time for Us

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      Comments from Cruisers (2)

      1. james -  March 12, 2019 - 7:59 pm

        Hope you have good anchors. Just plan on staying near the inlets, any venture up or down the ICW from Jax or St Aug would be most difficult with your draft. Plenty of dockage for you in downtown Jax on the St Johns, but watch the currents since it rips thru downtown on the outgoing tide. Call ahead in St Aug for assistance with the inlet as it shoals as fast as they move the buoys. Port Canaveral is your best shot, no current, extremely safe inlet and once into the Indian River you will have deep ICW north and south for at least 20 miles, but no marinas outside Port Canaveral that will accommodate your size (both length and mass) pushing on their docks.

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      2. Robert Russo -  March 8, 2019 - 4:56 pm

        With an 8 foot draft , parts of the ICW can only be safely run at high tide. After leaving Haulover as you arrive at Daytona, do not take any of the side channels. Just before Matanzas, make sure you hug the GREEN side of the channel. Recommend taking bridge of lions at the start of an incoming tide. You will be pushed to the west side of the bridge during transit.

        I’ve pushed 200’ barges on the route with a 7 foot draft so it’s doable with care

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    • Mar 5, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy 2 Comments

      Dramatic Redondo Inlet Rescue

      This is a truly frightening video; watch at your own peril!

      Dramatic inlet rescue

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      Comments from Cruisers (2)

      1. Winston Fowler -  March 5, 2019 - 12:03 pm

        OMG…. talk about "first responders" this goes above and beyond anything I would thing possible.
        Following seas, that large in an inlet are dangerous, may I add "VERY" !

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    • Mar 4, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy 2 Comments 30.2774,-81.7129999

      A Big Welcome and High Praise for Ortega Landing Marina, off the St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL


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      Stop in and say Welcome to one of our newest Sponsors! Only a mile or so upstream from downtown Jacksonville, Ortega Landing Marina, now A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is the first facility on your starboard as you enter the Ortega River from the St. Johns.

      We’ve been to plenty of marinas in our cruising days but The Marina at Ortega Landing is something special. This place is tucked along the Ortega River in the historic district surrounded by old southern waterfront mansions and it’s about a mile from downtown Jacksonville with the skyline visible from your slip. The amenities, ski lodge style clubhouse with stone fireplace, spotless restroom facilities, and the boaters and staff in the office are wonderful and friendly. No one is a stranger at this place and you feel like family as soon as you tie off. Nice floating docks, gated access, great WiFi, free ice, incredible pool and spa, free bikes with saddle bags to ride to the grocery that is a couple blocks away, very pet friendly, fun boater events monthly, and the calm river setting is so quiet and upscale that it just feels good. No fuel, but there is fuel very close by. Pump out at the slip. We are always sad to leave, but look forward to our return! Oh…call ahead because their reputation of being a first class marina keeps their slips pretty full year round.
      Captain Dog and the Admiral

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Eastern Florida Marina Directory Listing For Ortega Landing Marina

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Ortega Landing Marina

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      1. Sonny Reeves -  March 11, 2019 - 8:12 am

        This marina complex on the Ortega River is the top pick for us. We cruised out of there for 3 years and toured the St Johns River system. The staff are professional and run a safe tight ship. They have the ability to handle your size and bigger.
        Sonny Reeves

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      2. Sonny Reevs -  March 11, 2019 - 8:10 am

        I am pleased to see the nicest first class marina of Jacksonville as a sponsor of Cruisersnet. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit with your marina. The safety and care your staff gave us during the hurricane was awesome.
        Sonny Reeves

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    • Mar 4, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.3885,-81.46399999

      AICW/St. Johns River Intersection, FL Statute Mile 740


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      There has been much recent discussion and questions on AGLCA Forum and Facebook about shoaling and markers on the Waterway channel immediately south of the St. Johns River. If you have navigated this passage in the past few weeks, let us hear from you regarding depths and buoy placements. Many thanks!

       

      See Healy Report: Waterway/St Johns Intersection, AICW Statute Mile 740 for a 2017 report.

       

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of AICW/St. Johns Intersection

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    • Mar 4, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Recall Report: Honda Portable Generators

      Our thanks to longtime Cruisers Net contributor and experienced cruiser, Larry Shick, for this report.

      Recall on popular Honda portable generators
      American Honda has issued a stop-sale/recall for EU2200i and EB2200i generators for potential fuel leaks. Affected serial numbers for model: EB2200iTA start s/n: EAJT-1000001 end s/n: EAJT-1005474 model: EU2200iTA, …TA1, and …TA2 are start s/n: EAMT-1000001 end s/n: EAMT-1260796 A service/repair bulletin is expected in early March. Link to original document: http://www.hanessupply.com/content/pdfs/Honda_021219_PTB54942_EB22_EU22_safety-and-emission-recall_2-12-19.pdf

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    • Mar 3, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy 2 Comments 28.3544,-80.72149999

      Question Regarding Cocoa Anchorages, AICW Statute Mile 897


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      The two Cocoa anchorages flank both sides of the Waterway channel immediately south of the Cocoa twin bridges. A spokesperson at Cocoa Village Marina confirmed today that the anchorages are usable, but the boat ramp (southwest corner below the bridge) dinghy dock is no longer there. Also, Cocoa Village Marina does not have a dinghy dock, so do not expect easy access to shore facilities. Skipper Yoshima was responding to an outdated report and would appreciate any report of recent experience using these anchorages.

      We stayed there in 2016 and 17 but we saw the devastation caused by Irma, and it seems we cannot anchor or use the dinghy dock there any longer… is that so?
      Yoshima

      Click Here To View the Eastern Florida Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Cocoa Anchorages

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Cocoa Anchorages

       

      Comments from Cruisers (2)

      1. John Hensley on Eleven Eleven -  March 6, 2019 - 7:54 am

        Anchored mid Feb. 2019 near the power lines South of the causeway at the anchorage indicated on the chart view. There are several permanently anchored or moored boats there forcing you to anchor further South of the causeway. There is a protected boat ramp at the park on the South side of the causeway, however there is only one cleat on a concrete bulkhead to tie a dinghy. It was used by a permanently anchored boater who locked his dink while he was at work. There also is a 10-15 ft wide clear area West of the anchorage and just South of a wooden walkway where locals beach their kayaks/dinks. Be careful here as a sizable alligator patrols the area. Lock your dink if you use this spot.
        Unfortunately the wind blew 20-25 out of the S while there and we did not feel comfortable leaving the dink exposed and did not get to explore Cocoa Village. A dinghy dock would be a boon to cruisers and the town.

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      2. Kevin Koehl -  March 4, 2019 - 9:06 am

        Cruisers’ Net I was referring to the H. H. Humphrey Park boat ramp near the Cocoa NE anchorage on the EAST side of the Causeway.

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    • Mar 3, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 26.484,-82.09559999

      Reeves’ Report: Long Cut and York Island Anchorage, St. James City, FL, GICW Statute Mile 5


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      York Island Anchorage is located off the southern shores of York Island, well northwest of the ICW’s flashing daybeacon #13. Our thanks to longtime contributor and experienced cruiser, Sonny Reeves, for this report.

      At the South end of Pine Island , St James City
      Long Cut @ Aprox 26.29.522, 82.5.581
      The Long Cut is a pass for fishing boats. The cut is 7-9 ft deep all the way to the curve past short cut. Entrance is well marked. Holding is soft mud. Bugs and fishermen going wide open can be a problem. Otherwise a good protected anchorage with shore facilities and great Keys style on the water restaurants in dink range. Fuel, diesel and some supplies are on Monroe canal. Winn Dixie and other services are at island center.
      York Island anchorage @ Approx 26.29.535, 82.5.514 is just off the ICW North at marker R14 or turn North at R10. Exposed to the South and wakes from ICW. The holding is good and the shoreside amenities are not far off. Pine Island is off the path. Not as well known as nearby Sanibel or Captivia.
      Click here for photos from Long Cut and York Island anchorage.

      Enjoy!
      Sonny Reeves
      Be Salt and Light, wash feet!
      St James City Fl 33956
      see blog https://saltlightwashfeet.wordpress.com

      Click Here To View the West Florida Cruisers’ Net Anchorage Directory Listing For the York Island Anchorage

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of York Island Anchorage

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