Record surge, ‘major’ storm conditions expected in South Carolina from Hurricane Irma
Surf will start to pick up Thursday, winds and rain by Saturday night. Hurricane Irma is due to make landfall in or near South Carolina late Monday or early Tuesday.
from Post and Courier, Charleston, SC
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Evacuation Shelters in Miami-Dade County from The Miami Hurricane
Awesome and frightening photo of damage in this link.
Hurricane Irma Attacks Tortola from sailingscuttlebutt.com
Surrounded by mangroves, Tortola’s Paraquita Bay in the British Virgin Islands is where charter companies hide their boats from approaching storms. But it proved to be insufficient when Hurricane Irma arrived on Wednesday, September 6, 2017.
Our thanks to Vicki Lathom and Barry Miller for this unusual shot from a radar app.
Larry:
Thought you’d be interested in a screen shot taken on a cell phone radar app that my partner, Barry Miller, just took of the eye of Irma. Look at Road Town, BVI. Right in the eye.
Will the photo work for your Irma updates?
We are planning to trek down the ICW to Florida this winter on our trawler. May be more interesting than desirable.
Vicki Lathom
Annapolis, Md.
HURRICANE IRMA VIDEO: Storm pounds Caribbean; Floridians prepare from Soundings’ Trade only Today
At the intersection of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and the Okeechobee Waterway, Martin County, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is a hub of boating activity and of events of interest to boaters.
Winston,
I received your voice message. Below is what we are sharing out, please feel free to use or edit- Nerissa
South Florida is currently in the 4-day forecast cone for Hurricane Irma. As we prepare for Hurricane Irma, please be advised that www.discovermartin will have a weather advisory scrolling across the top of the page. Additional information and numbers are listed below:
Florida Emergency Information 24-hour Hotline: 800-342-3557
Local Martin County Public Information Line: 772-287-1652
Find current updates on social media by following and using #FloridaNow
You can also text “FLPrepares” to 888777 to receive Alert Florida notifications.
Real time updates on Hurricane Irma are available at www.floridadisaster.org.
Visit Florida in partnership with Expedia have activated www.Expedia.com/Florida to provide accommodations availability information for visitors, residents and first responders.
Nerissa Okiye
Tourism & Marketing Manager
Martin County Office of Tourism & Marketing
County Administrative Center
2401 S.E. Monterey Road
Stuart, Florida 34996
Office: (772)288-5445
Cellphone: (772)631-8534
A SALTY SOUTHEAST 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 and now has a new on-site restaurant!
Merritt Island, FL (March 23, 2017) — Harbortown Marina, located in Merritt Island, Florida, near Port Canaveral, is excited to welcome the “Island Dockside Grill at Harbortown” as its newest on-site amenity. The restaurant space on the property has recently undergone extensive renovations, and the new restaurant plans to open in mid-April. Island Dockside Grill at Harbortown will be open to the public, and is the sister location to Merritt Island’s “The Island Waterfront Bar and Grill”. All are invited to meet and greet with restaurant staff at the upcoming CFFW Marina Flea Market, to be held March 25-26, 2017, at the marina. The Island Dockside Grill at Harbortown will be cooking out and offering a limited menu.
The original The Island Waterfront Bar and Grill is located near Banana River Park on East Merritt Island Causeway. A favorite among Merritt Island residents, the local restaurant is known for its menu offering of waterway favorites. Whether it’s seafood, burgers, salads or quesadillas, the Island Bar and Grill offers a traditional oceanside menu that is proven to be a success. Tie in a quality menu with the restaurant’s variety of live music, theme nights, and special events, and you have the makings of an instant local favorite.
The Island Dockside Grill at Harbortown has been undergoing renovations by local construction company, Rush Construction, Inc., and is scheduled to open in mid-April.
“We are delighted to have the owners of The Island choosing to open their second location here at Harbortown Marina. One of our most beloved amenities has always been having an on-site restaurant,” said Jan Chnupa the owner of the Harbortown Marina Canaveral. “With renovations, we’ve provided more space for bar seating and live music. We are hopeful that our customers and the public will be pleased.”
Those wishing to catch a sneak peek at the upcoming restaurant food fare can do so at the annual CFFW Marine Flea Market, which will take place on Saturday, March 25th, and Sunday, March 26th, from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM at Harbortown Marina. Admission and parking for the event are free.
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A SALTY SOUTHEAST 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 has recently undergone several on-site expansion and construction projects, including the renovation completion of the on-site restaurant for new tenant, “The Island Dockside Grill at Harbortown”, which opened in April 2017. Other on-site projects include a complete office remodel, the addition of a larger marina store, offering a variety of everyday and boating specific items for sale, new landscaping, plus dock and resident-amenity improvements, including bathroom renovations. In addition to these updates, Harbortown Marina – Canaveral has also brought on board a new general manager for the property, Central Florida’s own, Bill Friedrich.
Bill Friedrich has a history in customer service, spending the majority of his professional career in the Orlando tourism industry. A board member for both the Central Florida Lodging and Hospitality Association, as well as the International Drive Resort Area Chamber of Commerce, Friedrich is no stranger to Florida hospitality. In total, Bill will be bringing over 17 years of hospitality and tourism industry experience to the marina, which is expected to bring more welcome changes to the Harbortown Marina – Canaveral site soon.
“I am truly excited to be part of the Harbortown Team and appreciate the warm welcome to the community.” Bill says. “During my first month at the marina, I saw that we do a lot of things really well. However, continuous improvement in all aspects of our daily operation will be the key to our future success.
I have been delighted with the facility upgrades, which were one of the first steps to enhancing both the customer and the team member experience at Harbortown Marina – Canaveral. I can definitely say there will be more enhancements to come as we strive to be the Space Coast marina of choice.”
About Harbortown Marina – Canaveral:
Harbortown Marina – Canaveral is located in Merritt Island, FL and is a full-service marina offering covered rack storage, long term dry storage,wet slips, and outdoor cradle storage. Public amenities include on-site restaurant & bar, marina store, and ethanol-free fuel on-site. The property is a naturally protected harbor with minimal tidal changes, and provides access to both the Indian and Banana rivers, with deep water access to the ocean via the Canaveral Lock.
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In July of 2016, several popular Miami area anchorages, including Sunset Lake, were declared to be Banned Anchoring Areas by the FWC. See Bill Murdock’s article and chart on these banned zones: /163814
Cruisers’ Net would like to know if any of you south Florida cruisers have attempted to anchor in Sunset Lake and, if so, what were the results? Is the ban being enforced? Let us hear from you.
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