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    • Feb 15, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 36.72,-76.23929999

      Things to Do on the Waterways of Chesapeake, Virginia


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      GoChesapeake, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is an organization dedicated to promoting waterway tourism for economic prosperity in the Chesapeake, Virginia area.

       

      Click here for WATERWAYS OF CHESAPEAKE

       

       

       

       

       

      The historic Dismal Swamp Canal connects southeastern Virginia to northeastern North Carolina and is recognized as the oldest, continuously operating waterway in the United States. Originally built in the early 1790s, the canal historically served as a trade route from Virginia to North Carolina. Today, the canal is part of the Intracoastal Waterway and hosts pleasure boaters navigating their way between the Chesapeake Bay and the Albemarle Sound.

      Nearby Lake Drummond feeds the Dismal Swamp Canal and controls its overall depth. Minimum canal depths average 6 ½ feet with the canal, its locks and bridges accommodating watercraft up to 50 feet wide and 300 feet in length.

      The 22-mile canal flows through the heart of the Great Dismal Swamp, offering explorers magnificent terrain views and glimpses of its diverse wildlife. Atlantic white cypress trees line the canal banks as deer, river otters and the occasional black bear romp in this outdoor refuge. Travelers navigating the canal during spring and fall migration can spot migratory, neo-tropical birds passing through the region during their bi-annual pilgrimage.

      The Dismal Swamp Canal’s two locks and bridges operate 365 days a year, weather conditions permitting. The two locks that bookend the Dismal Swamp Canal operate four times a day at 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3:30 p.m. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains the canal as part of the Intracoastal Waterway.

      AREA SPONSORING MARINA

      Click Here To View the VA to NC Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Atlantic Yacht Basin

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    • Feb 13, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Update on Old Bahama Bay Marina, Bahamas

      Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club

      Now that many of you are in southern waters and maybe headed for the Bahamas, don’t miss this opportunity to link with the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!. Our thanks to Jim Lund for sharing this update on Old Bahama Bay Marina.

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    • Feb 13, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 35.5421,-77.0589999

      Vote Best Small Town for Washington, NC, Pamlico River


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      Whether you want to revisit the past or satisfy your curiosities, discover the arts or explore your true nature, you can do it from the heart of the Inner Banks - Washington, North Carolina. 800 546 0

      Washington is the only NC town in the top six in the Small Business Revolution Main Street competition and they need your vote! Vote once a day through 2/19. See Vote Here link below.
      Whether you want to revisit the past, satisfy your curiosities, discover the arts or explore your true nature, you can do it from the heart of the Inner Banks – Washington, North Carolina. Washington City Docks, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, has proven to be well worth the journey up the Pamlico River.

       

      Vote Washington, North Carolina

      Our town, Washington, NC, is in the final phase of the Small Business Revolution contest. A contest with over 12,000 entries and we’ve made it to the Top 6 towns! 

       

      Vote Washington

      The Small Business Revolution is on a mission to revitalize small towns, one small business at a time. From thousands of nominations, we’ve made it to the Top 6!

       At this point, the winner is chosen by a nationwide vote, which is where we need your help!
       
      As the only town in North Carolina in the Top 6, show your pride and vote for Washington, NC for the Small Business Revolution Main Street and help us gain national recognition.
       

       

      The winner will be featured on the HULU series Small Business Revolution with $500,000 infused into the small businesses in Washington, NC.

      Please help us by voting Washington from 2/12 thru 2/19. You can vote once per day, per email address & per IP address. The winning town will be announcedon February 26 and we look forward to celebrating with you!

      To receive daily text reminders to vote and to stay up to date with standings and announcements, text @mywash to 81010
      Vote here

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    • Feb 11, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      AIWA Posts Membership Gains via Cruisers Net

      Pat yourselves on the back, dear Cruisers Net users. Your Cruisers Net Team is very PROUD of YOU! The lobbying work of AIWA is crucial to keeping the Waterway navigable and your membership dollars directly impact their vital work. But let’s not stop here, please continue to join and encourage your boating neighbors to do likewise, regardless of their homeport.

      Dear Cruisers Net family,

      I wanted to reach out and thank you and your readers for your support in January. From the new membership sign-ups, it is clear how important the Cruisers Net endorsement is. Looking over the month, we can directly link about 25-30 new individual memberships, one Associate membership, and one Corporate membership to your article and follow-up. In dollars and cents, the contributions total at least $1,700!

      Thank you again for your ongoing support and joining us in being the Unified Voice of the Waterway, and helping us take a giant step forward in our efforts to raise awareness for the waterway and for the AIWA.

      Respectfully,

      Brad

      Brad Pickel
      Executive Director
      Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association
      5A Market
      Beaufort, SC 29906
      843-379-1151

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    • Feb 10, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy 2 Comments

      Interesting Issue of GPS Jamming on the Southeast Coast

      Has this issue of GPS jamming been a problem for any of you? If so, let us hear from you. Our thanks to Ted for sharing this link.

      https://theaviationist.com/2019/02/08/basically-carrier-strike-group-4-is-jamming-gps-across-u-s-southeast-coast/ Ending today February 10, 2019 but still of interest to cruisers. My wife and I will be transiting ICW through this area. “Stop buzzer” supposed to get jamming turned off for pilots. Best argument for paper charts and keeping up with position.
      Ted R. Bost, Jr.

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      Comments from Cruisers (2)

      1. Winston Fowler -  February 12, 2019 - 11:12 am

        Redundancy is not an option for us but a must !! I will always have paper charts and will record my location on a timely basis depending on course speed.
        Winston Fowler, Cruisers Net

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      2. Michele Kastler -  February 11, 2019 - 9:39 am

        Thank you! This explains our crazy experience a few days ago with our anchor alarm! Although the experience made us go back to taking bearings as part of our engine shut down/anchoring. Easy to get complacent when we rely too much on GPS.
        Michele Kastler

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    • Feb 10, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 27.4335,-82.70289999

      Markers On-Station in Longboat Pass, near GIWW Statute Mile 85


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      Longboat Pass separates Longbeach and Bradenton Beach south of Tampa Bay north of Sarasota, FL Adjustments to the uncharted ATONS in the Pass are a common and frequent USCG procedure  and the last dredging was completed in April of ’17 (https://cruisersnet.net/164177). Our thanks to Bob Dockery for this update on earlier confusing marker positions

       
      CHANNEL MARKS NOW IN PROPER PLACE
      Bob Dockery

       

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    • Feb 9, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Donations Sought to Fight Anti-Anchoring Legislation in Florida

      The battle with Florida legislators over anchoring privileges has been going on for years and the restrictions on anchoring appear to be raising their ugly heads…AGAIN! For earlier discussions, see Right to Anchor, Restrictive Anchoring, Continued Discussion. Please donate if you can.

       

      We want to thank each of you who has made contributions to help keep Florida anchorages open to cruisers. While contributions from our members and members of SSCA, DeFever Cruisers and MTOA are appreciated, presently, the total contributions are running short of our expectations.

      This year, SEVERAL FLORIDA CITIES ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN A HOST OF ANTI-ANCHORING, ANTI-CRUISING BILLS including but not limited to the Cities of Melbourne and Hollywood. These bills can result in the elimination of specific anchorages that you currently enjoy.

      Our coalition and the lobbying firm representing us in Tallahassee are working closely with BoatUS lobbyists to stop local governments from passing legislation which would allow them to regulate anchoring in their jurisdictions, but we need your help. Please do not assume that our lobbying efforts can proceed without your help. We can win but it takes resources and commitment throughout the upcoming Legislative Session.

      We know that a law passed in Florida will set the precedent for the same maritime treatment in other states along the I95/AICW corridor.

      WHETHER YOU CRUISE IN FLORIDA OR NOT, WE NEED YOUR HELP TO STOP THIS ASSAULT ON OUR RIGHTS TO CRUISE AND ANCHOR IN FLORIDA AND BEYOND.

      Please contribute today!

      Thanks to all of you for your support!

      -Kim
      Kimberly Russo
      Director
      America’s Great Loop Cruisers’ Association
      krusso@greatloop.org
      843.879.5030

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