Port City Marina is located along the eastern banks of the Cape Fear River, in the heart of downtown Wilmington, NC. These good words for Port City Marina are posted with permission of Ray Henry from AGLCA’s Forum.
Port City Marina is a spectacular new marina in Wilmington. We were there for 6 months. A bit spendy at $14/ft, but well worth it for a short period of you are going to be aboard much of the time. Easy walk to all of the great downtown eateries. Fantastic staff. The Shell has some fun events right there. If you’re not going to be aboard, then likely not worth the cost. Ray Henry
Our thanks to Kevin and Debbie Stone for this Problem Stretch report. Last dredged in November of 2016, Browns Inlet is a perennial shoaling threat and it is wise to follow the advice Cruisers’ Net has been giving for some time: follow the markers and do NOT follow the Magenta Line in this stretch of the ICW! See an Oct ’17 survey.
Mile 236, Browns Inlet, NC Green floating markers may not be accurately marking recent shoaling. Today about 1 hour prior to low tide, a catamaran was aground mid-channel. Our 4.5′ draft successfully transited close to floating Red 60. Kevin and Debbie Stone
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: “Tides Exumas” plus 1 more Tides Exumas Posted: 20 Nov 2017 07:56 AM PST
Hi. Explorer charts note tide for Galliot Point 1-2 hrs later than Nassau. Looking for info on East Barracouta Rocks, Pudding Cut & Barreterre as well. Thx.
Boat buddies Posted: 20 Nov 2017 07:55 AM PST Is there a spot on here that posts destinations for other boaters?
We are in a 30′ Bayliner heading to South Florida in a few days and looking for others that are going to the Bahamas in mid December.
If anyone is going and looking to travel with another boat, we would appreciate your company and comments.
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.
Our thanks to DOCKWA’S Becky Pineo and Team for sharing their list of restaurants offering Thanksgiving dinner near your dock. While many of these are outside the scope of Cruisers’ Net, you are sure to recognize a number of CRUISERS’ NET SPONSORS on the list. If you happen to be docked at one of our SPONSORS, please say hello and a big thank you for providing Cruisers’ Helping Cruisers!
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.
John Dial, General Manager of the Berry Islands Club advises that the Reserve will be patrolled this year by the Bahamas Constable and no fishing is allowed. Boaters should mark their charts to avoid fishing in the area.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is announcing the opportunity to apply for Derelict Vessel Removal Grants. The application period for the Bulk Derelict Vessel Removal Grant Program will begin on January 8, 2018 at 8:00 AM (EST), and end on February 21, 2018 at 5:00 PM (EST). Applications received after February 21, 2018, will not be eligible for consideration in round one, but may be considered for a potential subsequent round, if funding remains available. All removal applications must demonstrate proof that due process was provided for each vessel’s owner. At a minimum, this would include an opportunity for the vessel owner to challenge the derelict vessel determination, either in criminal court or in an administrative hearing. Vessel cases not demonstrating that these opportunities have been offered to the owners of the vessels will not be considered for state funding assistance. Should funding be available for a second or subsequent rounds of applications, new announcements will be made. The grant guidelines and application form may be downloaded at: http://www.MyFWC.com/DVGrant.
You may also receive the guidelines and application by contacting Phil Horning at (850) 617-9540 or email DVGrant@MyFWC.com.
Applications that meet the requirements for the Rapid Removal Grant Program may be submitted at any time after the opportunity announcement start date, but no later than November 31, 2018 at 5:00pm (EST) (based on available funding). Rapid removal cases must also meet due process requirements. Total funding allocated for derelict vessel removal for fiscal year 2017/18 is $488,550. Applications may be mailed to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Boating and Waterways Section, Derelict Vessel Grant Program Administrator, at 620 S. Meridian Street – Room 235, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1600 or emailed to DVGrant@MyFWC.com.
For further information, please contact:
Phil Horning, Derelict Vessel Program Administrator, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Law Enforcement, Boating and Waterways Section, (850) 617-9540 or email Phil.Horning@MyFWC.com
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: west end electric? west end electric? Posted: 14 Nov 2017 04:18 AM PST Anyone know if they have electricity on docks?
Reminder to Managing Owners: Change of Address Requirement for Certificate of Documentation (COD) Holders
Updating your address with the National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC) is EASY, FREE and REQUIIRED to be reported to the NVDC within 10 days!*
Notify NVDC of any change by using one of the following methods:
1. E-mail your request to: NVDCRENEWALS2@USCG.MIL;
2. Fax your request to: (304) 271-2541;
3. Annotate change of address on the CG-1280 Certificate of Documentation renewal notice (at the time of renewal) before returning it via fax or mail;
Include your Official Number, both the old and new address, and contact information (your name and phone number)
*46 CFR 67.113(e): ”Whenever the address of the managing owner changes, the managing owner shall notify the Director, National Vessel Documentation Center within 10 days.”
No third party requests for address changes can be acknowledged or honored.
Questions? Call (800) 799-8362 or (304) 271-2400 or send an e-mail to: nvdc.w.webmaster@uscg.mil
Sincerely,
/C.G. Washburn/
Christina G. Washburn Director, United States Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center
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