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    • Dec 13, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Bahamas Chatter: “chart plotter software” plus 1 more

      Explorer Charts - the best charts for the Bahamas and Exumas

      Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS’ NET PARTNER, has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.

      Bahamas Chatter: “chart plotter software” plus 1 more
      chart plotter software
      Posted: 11 Dec 2017 04:42 PM PST 
      What free chart plotter software on your laptop do you use
      when you’re downloading Explorer charts?

      Lighthouse Yacht Club Andros
      Posted: 11 Dec 2017 04:39 PM PST
      Does anyone know if Lighthouse YC marina in Fresh Creek is open? Have heard conflicting reports. If closed, what are the options for stopping there? (don’t need any services) thx

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    • Dec 11, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Memories of Claiborne Young and Cruisers’ Net’s Beginning

      There are bound to be a number of our readers who not only used Claiborne Young’s Cruising Guides for cruising information and advice, but who also knew Claiborne personally. With that in mind, Team Member, Winston Fowler, thinks you will enjoy reading Claiborne’s 2005 announcement of his guides going online (“live” as Claiborne describes) as Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net. Can you hear his excitement? So typical of this larger-than-life personality.

      From: C. S. Young
      To: Salty Southeast Subscriber
      Sent: Fri, Nov 18, 2005 4:45 pm
      Subject: Salty SE Cruiser’s Net Goes LIVE

      SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISER’S NET GOES LIVE!!!!
      Go to: http://www.CruisingGuide.com
      Then, click on the “Cruiser’s Net” button along the left side of our home page

      Watermark Publishing is proud to announce the genesis of what may turn out to be the most important new service to the Southeastern USA cruising community for many a year. And, best of all, it’s FREE, with nothing to subscribe to or join!
      As those of you who have been on the Salty Southeast mailing list already know, we have been soliciting cruising news for a new “Salty Southeast Cruiser’s Net.” By this means, the cruising community can exchange information in real time about what’s changed, new, different, alarming or just plain exciting, on ALL the coastal waters from North Carolina to New Orleans.

      NOTE: The enclosed links are no longer valid.

      We have already received a wonderful selection of cruising news, ranging from changes in channels and aids to navigation, to marinas that might be charging a wee bit too much for their dockage. And, what’s really great, is that all this info is brought to you by those who know it best, namely, your fellow cruisers who have just traversed the waters you will soon be visiting.
      Some of this data will be quite IMPORTANT to captains making their way south on the Atlantic ICW, and we urge you to check out the cruiser’s net at your earliest opportunity.
      You will find the Salty SE Cruiser’s net divided into “North Carolina,” “South Carolina – Georgia,” “Eastern Florida” (Fernandina Beach to Miami), “Florida Keys,” “Western Florida” (Cape Sable to Carrabelle), “Northern Gulf” and “Bahamas” sub-sections.
      Initially, you will find the “North Carolina,” “South Carolina – Georgia,” “Eastern Florida” and “Florida Keys” sections heavy with news. This is to be expected, as we have been hearing from the “snowbirds” as they wend their way south.
      Of course, for this concept to work, WE NEED TO CONTINUE RECEIVING A STREAM OF NEWS FROM ALL CRUISERS, not just snowbirds, but also those who live and cruise weekly (or daily) on their home waters.
      So, without further ado, we invite one and all to go to http://www.CruisingGuide.com, and click on the “Cruiser’s Net” button along the left side of hour home page.
      PLEASE let us know what you think of the new Salty SE Cruiser’s Net, and PLEASE keep that great cruising news coming. We look forward to receiving your e-mails at opcom@cruisingguide.com.
      Good luck and good cruising!

      Claiborne Young
      Watermark Publishing
      opcom@cruisingguide.com
      http://www.CruisingGuide.com

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    • Dec 10, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy 2 Comments 25.6622,-80.15479999

      Local Knowledge Requested on Cape Florida Channel, Biscayne Bay, Statute Mile 1097


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      If you are familiar with these two channels, located south of Key Biscayne, into Biscayne Bay, let Kevin and us hear from you.

      Is anyone familiar with entering Biscayne Bay via the Cape Florida Channel or Biscayne Channel? I draw 4.5 feet. What are the currents like? Thanks.

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Cape Florida Channel and Biscayne Channel

      Comments from Cruisers (2)

      1. Bill Marett -  December 10, 2017 - 6:23 pm

        You shouldn’t have any trouble with either channel. Key Biscayne channel is better marked and perhaps a little deeper, but neither is a problem for your draft. Enjoy the trip through Stiltsville. The Cape Florida channel is not as well marked, but again no problem. However, be cautious of the sportfishers that run through it on plane. Some sails chose to anchor near the channel for a quick start to a Bahamas trip – not a good idea. Also, on weekends there is a lot of traffic here going to and from No Name Harbor and its restaurant. Currents on each are not an issue for boats under power.

        Reply to Bill
        • Winston Fowler -  December 11, 2017 - 1:01 pm

          Great advice Bill. Thanks for helping a fellow cruiser .

          Reply to Winston
    • Dec 10, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 34.7566,-76.67359999

      Sherer Report: Charted Buoy vs Buoy Reality, AICW Statute Mile 201, Beaufort, NC


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      Bob and Ann Sherer, authors of 2017 ICW Cruising Guide and their popular blog, http://fleetwing.blogspot.com/, generously continue to share their research of Waterway trouble spots with our readers. Having run aground in the often shoaled Russell Creek “shortcut” into Beaufort’s waterfront, this editor can vouch for the area’s confusing array of buoys. Thank you Bob and Ann!

      We’ve all faced a passage where the buoy placements don’t match our charts but when it happens at an already confusing area, it’s doubly confusing – especially whens the new buoys don’t seem to make sense. The junction between the ICW and the channel to Beaufort, NC, is such and area. The Coast Guard made major revisions to the buoys in the area and the charts have not caught up with the changes. Not even Navionics which usually does a very good job shows all the buoys in their correct positions. I used the updated light list to show the correct placements compared to what’s on most charts.

      First, here’s the area of interest:

      Here’s the NOAA ENC chart for the junction:

      Now for the surprise, the actual buoy placement after the Coast Guard got done:

      What a difference! 28A is gone, RS has been moved northward, and 30A and 30 have been moved. Imagine the confusion in approaching this area from the north when all you have is a NOAA ENC chart which most of the chartplotter manufacturers base their own charts on. For more information on the changes and how charts from different chart providers compare see:
      When Charts Lie: Part I
      When Charts Lie: Part II

      Bob Sherer
      aka Bob423
      2017 ICW Cruising Guide

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    • Dec 9, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 32.4301,-80.67439999

      Update on Ladys Island Bridge Schedule, AICW Statute Mile 536, Beaufort, SC


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      With a closed vertical clearance of 30ft, Ladys Island Bridge crosses the Waterway at Statute Mile 536 immediately north of Beaufort. Our thanks to Mandy Griffin of Downtown Marina of Beaufort, A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, for this updated schedule.


      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s South Carolina Bridge Directory Listing For Ladys Island Bridge

      Click Here To View the South Carolina Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Downtown Marina

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Downtown Marina of Beaufort

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    • Dec 9, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      Brightline Express (All Aboard Florida) RR Set to Begin Service

      Despite opposition from Florida’s marine industry, see All Aboard Florida RR to Impact OWW Boaters the new high-speed rail service in south Florida is on schedule to begin operating. How severe the required RR bridge closures will be on navigation is yet to be known.

      Florida Set To Launch Country’s First Private High-Speed Train Service
      December 7, 20174:25 PM ET by Samantha Raphelson of NPR’s Here and Now

       

      Comments from Cruisers (1)

      1. Jack Hart -  December 15, 2017 - 2:12 pm

        I love how these morons try to justify their pet projects! They claim it can take up to five hours, West Palm Beach to Miami! I normally do that in an hour, in a tractor trailer!

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    • Dec 9, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Attractive Blog from Vicki and Barry

      On their voyage south this year, Vicki and Barry Lathom have been good “Cruisers Helping Cruisers” with their waterway reports. Cruisers’ Net thinks you will enjoy their very nice blog with lots of photos. Thank you Vicki and Barry!

      Travels with Vicki and Barry

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    • Dec 8, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy 2 Comments 27.2908,-82.56379999

      Legal Battle over Big Pass Dredge Continues, Sarasota, near GIWW Statute Mile 72


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      Our thanks to Cassidy Alexander of YourObserver.com for this follow-up report (see https://cruisersnet.net/164359). Big Sarasota Pass, which has frequent channel shifts and shoals, connects the Gulf with the Gulf Waterway and the southern tip of Sarasota Bay.

      Siesta, Lido sides prepare for Big Pass court hearing

      CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Big Sarasota Pass

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      Comments from Cruisers (2)

      1. mike conway -  February 24, 2018 - 11:05 am

        longboat pass has at least 4.5 feet and probably up to 6.0 feet so you should have no problem. Currents can be so be ready to power up. Mike Conway

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      2. Relinda Ted Broom -  December 8, 2017 - 9:07 am

        Let them fight it out, then maybe we can get the pass reopened. It’s been a dangerous situation for boaters for years. Ted.

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    • Dec 8, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      Bahamas Chatter: “Weather Reports while in the Bahamas” plus 1 more

      Explorer Charts - the best charts for the Bahamas and Exumas

      Explorer Chartbooks, A CRUISERS’ NET PARTNER, has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits.

      Bahamas Chatter: “Weather Reports while in the Bahamas” plus 1 more
      Weather Reports while in the Bahamas
      Posted: 07 Dec 2017 03:45 AM PST
      Can anybody provide some information on weather reports while in the Bahamas?

      Taking fireams into the Bahamas
      Posted: 07 Dec 2017 03:43 AM PST
      Does anybody know the amount of ammunition you can have aboard when in the Bahamas? I heard up to a maximum of 250 rounds per weapon.

      Comments from Cruisers (1)

      1. James -  December 27, 2017 - 5:12 pm

        Late nite and early AM, VHF will pick up Miami NOAA weather stations, and some days your TV will pickup Miami TV station weather before 8am

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    • Dec 8, 2017by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 28.4077,-80.6799999

      Harbortown Marina Fuel Update, Merritt Island, east of AICW Statute Mile 894


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      Guest Coupon Available On Our Web Site

      A CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Harbortown Marina lies off the southern shores of the Canaveral Barge Canal between Sykes Creek and the Banana River. This fine facility has now expanded their ship’s store!

      Harbortown Marina – Canaveral – 12/7/17 Marina Update

      Diesel Fuel Pump Outage

      Our diesel fuel pump has been out of service for several weeks. Our fuel
      tank and fuel pump service provider has been working to identify and correct the problem(s) but repairs have taken far longer than we ever anticipated.

      The technician that will be completing the final re-wiring of the system
      will be here again on Friday, December 8th. They believe they will have the
      pump up and running within the next 24 hours, however, this time frame may change.

      We truly apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused for our loyal diesel customers. Once the pump is back in service, we will send out a follow up communication.

      If we can be of any assistance, please call us at (321) 453-0160 or stop by the office.

       

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