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    • Dec 19, 2018by:   Larry Dorminy 2 Comments

      Will Cruising Powerboats Ever Catch Up With the Rest of the World? by Bill Parlatore

      Our thanks to Bill Parlatore for permitting Cruisers Net to share articles from his excellent blog, Following Seas. 

      Will Cruising Powerboats Ever Catch Up With the Rest of the World?
      It’s been a long time coming but we now see tangible progress emerging to reduce our dependence on fossil fuel. If the U.S. Navy can prove that it works, isn’t it about time the concept of the modern cruising boat includes hybrid forms of propulsion?

      Comments from Cruisers (2)

      1. glenn -  December 25, 2018 - 12:06 pm

        Perhaps you missed the part about the six diesel generators that power the electric motors?

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    • Dec 18, 2018by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Monday Minute – End of Year Changes to Apps by Bill Parlatore

      Our thanks to Bill Parlatore for permitting Cruisers Net to share articles from his excellent blog, Following Seas. 

      Monday Minute – End of Year Changes to Apps
      The end of the year is time to renew subscriptions and replace older apps with new ones. New technology and improved functionality promise a safer, faster, and easier user experience. In this case it is from Navionics, a Garmin Company. And General Motors.

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    • Dec 12, 2018by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      The Rogue Wave by Bill Parlatore

      Our thanks to Bill Parlatore for permitting Cruisers Net to share articles from his excellent blog, Following Seas. 

      The Rogue Wave
      The fear and mystery about sea monsters and rogue waves goes back to the early seafarers. With much improved technology, computers, and satellites, we know much more about this phenomena today…and they are much more common than previously believed.

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    • Dec 11, 2018by:   Larry Dorminy 2 Comments 35.0046,-76.20329999

      Information Requested on Core Sound Depths, south of Pamlico Sound, NC


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      Core Sound exits the southeast corner of Pamlico Sound and parallels the western shore of Core Bank south to Cape Lookout. Portions have well marked channels and other stretches less well marked, if at all. Also, many markers have been changed recently, see Numerous Changes. If you run the sound regularly or recently, let us hear from you.

      Has anyone traveled the length of the Core Sound (North Carolina) recently? If so, what is the approximate controlling depth? I am wondering if a sailboat drawing 3-1/2′ can safely transit the sound, or if not, if a power boat drawing 2-1/2′ can make it through.
      Thanks,
      David Swanson

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of Northern Core Sound

      Comments from Cruisers (2)

      1. David Swanson -  December 16, 2018 - 9:36 pm

        Thanks, the point was to travel the sound rather than to get some place.

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      2. David Boxmeyer -  December 15, 2018 - 10:50 am

        You can most likely make it with a 3 ft. draft. However, your chartplotter will be close to useless. The markers change all the time. I do not know your routing but you may want top consider other ways to proceed. If you are going to Beauford or Morehead City the Neuse River and Adams Creek have a lot more water

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    • Dec 10, 2018by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Monday Minute – Another Sailor is Out by Bill Parlatore

      Our thanks to Bill Parlatore for permitting Cruisers Net to share articles from his excellent blog, Following Seas. 

      Monday Minute – Another Sailor is Out
      Susie Goodall had a really close call, but she is safe after losing her Rustler 36 in the Southern Ocean. The 29-year-old was knocked unconscious when her boat pitchpoled end over end in rough seas and high winds. She was eventually picked up by a cargo ship on its way to Argentina.

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    • Dec 8, 2018by:   Larry Dorminy 2 Comments

      Report from Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park in the Bahamas

      Our thanks to experienced cruiser and longtime contributor to Cruisers Net, Greg Allard, for this report and link from the Exumas, Bahamas.

      Larry – At the time of our last cruise to the Exuma Cays Land and Sea Park in the Bahamas, we noticed that maintenance on some of the moorings had been “deferred.” This was a disappointment, since traditionally the moorings in the Park had been excellent and well-maintained.

      This article [link below] from the Bahamian National Trust which oversees the Park, is written by the new Park Warden, Brent Burrows II. For all Bahamian cruisers who consider the Park to be one of the absolute best places in the Bahamas, this is encouraging news about the refurbishment of the mooring systems.

      When we visited the Park in May of 2018, we met Mr. Burrows as well as the overall Park Administrator Joe Ierna, Jr. Both of those individuals have brought a great deal of energy and enthusiasm to their positions, and this article reflects that.

      Some cruisers were unhappy when the Park raised its mooring fees, and imposed a charge for anchoring. But the Park has a very limited budget, and the new fees help to improve this extraordinary facility. In my view, the value of what the Park provides far outweighs the cost. If you haven’s cruised there, it is an extraordinary experience.

      Greg Allard
      M/V Meander

      Leading MPAs Worldwide in Providing Safe & Effective Moorings

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      Comments from Cruisers (2)

      1. Terry Byrne -  December 8, 2018 - 11:44 am

        We have been going there for 17 years but will pass by until they stop charging to anchor. We used to be members and donated and the park functioned fine with volunters brfore the current money hungry mgt. took over. The park is a natural wonder, just keep out the poachers. I wonder where all these fees are going?
        Terry

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      2. Jose Niles -  December 8, 2018 - 9:08 am

        I’m thinking Santa will be there for a little R&R soon

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    • Dec 7, 2018by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Winter Weather in The Bahamas

      Come on, admit it…if you are locked in the snow and ice of the midwest and northeast, doesn’t this article make you drool!?! Our thanks to Southern Exposure for this delightful report.

      Winter Weather in The Bahamas
      Southern Exposure

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