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Bahamas Chatter: “Staniel Cay News: Watermakers Air Adds New Cessna Grand Caravan” plus 1 more
Staniel Cay News: Watermakers Air Adds New Cessna Grand Caravan
Posted: 02 Feb 2017 06:32 AM PST
New! Starting March 1st, 2107
Now fly in even more luxury to the Out Islands of the Bahamas.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Watermakers Air is proud to announce the powerful Caravan EX as the newest
addition to their fleet of Cessna 208B Grand Caravans. Delivered direct from the Cessna factory, this
state of the art Caravan EX will be the newest, most comfortable Caravan available in South
Florida. The modern Caravan EX boasts a luxurious cabin our passengers are sure to enjoy, with
executive leather seating, a wide aisle, and large windows to savor the beautiful views of the
islands. Equipped with the most advanced technology in its class, the EX features the exceptional
Garmin G1000 glass cockpit avionics suite. In addition, the larger engine and four-bladed prop allow
for a faster cruising speed and provide an ultra-quiet and smooth ride.
About
Man O War Cay Boatbuilders’ Memorial Dedication
Posted: 02 Feb 2017 06:07 AM PST
On April 1, 2017, a dedication of a memorial to the Boatbuilders of Man o War Cay. The 2,400 pound lead keep from a man o war ship is being worked into a permanent exhibit on the island. The festivities include the launching of a locally-built sailing vessel plus demonstration of local crafts and other accompanying festivities. On April Fools Day, Man o War Cay in the Abacos is a good place to celebrate the past and link with the future.
Here are two links to information on the memorial and planned dedication on April 1st:
http://mowmemorial.org/dedication.pdf is the current plan for the dedication.
http://mowmemorial.org/ describes the memorial itself. In the lower right corner is an animated GIF of a model of the memorial. There is a prize for any who spot the pelican and jumping dolphins :-).
Join the islanders, ex-pats, boaters and other visitors for a great day in the Abacow.
This March 4th Waterway Cleanup is a good way to become personally and tangibly involved with our waterway environment.
South Florida waterway cleanup set for March
Posted on February 2nd, 2017
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL ARTICLE from Sounding’s Trade Only Today
The cleanup, the county’s largest and longest-running environmental event, will take place March 4 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at multiple locations.
The cleanup is presented by the Florida Inland Navigational District and organized by the Marine Industries Association of South Florida and the Marine Industry Cares Foundation.
“As the Venice of America, Fort Lauderdale recognizes that clean waterways are critical to the economic and environmental sustainability of our city,” Mayor John P. “Jack” Seiler said in a statement.
“To that end we are proud to partner with the Marine Industries Association of South Florida, the Florida Inland Navigational District and the Marine Industry Cares Foundation for this important event that raises environmental awareness, safeguards our marine ecosystems, promotes sustainability and offers families, friends and neighbors an opportunity to work together to help protect one of our most precious natural resources.”
At the event, volunteer registration will be open and sponsorship opportunities, scholarship guidelines, site locations and details for the annual Trash Bash after-party will be announced.
The first Waterway Cleanup was held in the late 1970s and it brought marine industry businesses together with the community and raised awareness among volunteers to the importance of keeping waterways clean.
In 2016 nearly 1,500 land-based volunteers of all ages and 100 boats worked at 35 sites across the county to remove 22 tons of trash and debris from waterways, rivers, and canals.
“We encourage everyone to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Waterway Cleanup by volunteering your time, talent and energy to help preserve and enhance the health, quality and beauty of our waterways, rivers, and canals today and for future generations,” Seiler said.
Oasis Boatyard and Marina is on the north eastern shore of the San Sebastian River upstream of AICW Statute Mile 780. Their website is http://www.oasisboatyardandmarina.com/. Our thanks to Roger Long for this report.
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I’ve designed and supervised the construction of multi-million dollar research vessels, owned three vessels, and cruised about thirty thousand miles. I’ve seen a thing or two. We just had a bent strut replaced and both powertrains overhauled at Oasis Marina and Boatyard in Saint Augustine. On time and under budget with the best service attitude I’ve ever encountered. Ryan Barnes especially is making a legend for himself on net forums like this. It doesn’t get any better and this is now our goto yard.
Roger Long
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Oasis Boatyard
This good news for air travelers to the Bahamas announcement from Watermakers Air comes from our friend Chris Pitney of Staniel Cay Yacht Club, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! Watermaker Air is a sister company to Staniel Cay Yacht Club.
New! Starting March 1st, 2107
Watermakers Air Adds Brand New Cessna Grand Caravan EX To Their Fleet.
Now fly in even more luxury to the Out Islands of the Bahamas.
Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Watermakers Air is proud to announce the powerful Caravan EX as the newest addition to their fleet of Cessna 208B Grand Caravans. Delivered direct from the Cessna factory, this state of the art Caravan EX will be the newest, most comfortable Caravan available in South Florida. The modern Caravan EX boasts a luxurious cabin our passengers are sure to enjoy, with executive leather seating, a wide aisle, and large windows to savor the beautiful views of the islands. Equipped with the most advanced technology in its class, the EX features the exceptional Garmin G1000 glass cockpit avionics suite. In addition, the larger engine and four-bladed prop allow for a faster cruising speed and provide an ultra-quiet and smooth ride.
About Watermakers Air: Watermakers Air offers comfortable and reliable scheduled air service for both passengers and freight from Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport to 10 Out Island airstrips in the Bahamas. Watermakers Air also offers private charters to destinations of your choice.
Scheduled Passenger and Freight Service to:
• Andros (San Andros, Fresh Creek, Congo Town)
• Chub Cay
• Great Harbour Cay
• Eleuthera (North Eleuthera, Rock Sound)
• Staniel Cay
• Great Exuma
• Cat Island (New Bight)
Private Charters to the destination of your choice
• Anywhere in the Bahamas or within 500 miles of Ft. Lauderdale
(excluding Haiti and Cuba)
Meet your Watermakers Air flight at our beautiful, private hangar at Ft. Lauderdale Executive Airport
• Convenient to all South Florida international airports
• Complimentary parking for passengers
• Spacious, comfortable lobby with TV & WiFi
• Complimentary snacks & beverages
• Discounts offered to our passengers by local hotels
Your Way To The Out Islands
All scheduled flights are operated by Exuma Cays Travel, Inc., a Public Charter Operator under the approved
U.S. DOT 380 Public Charter Program, prospectus number PC-15-191.
Jennifer Valencia
Watermakers Air
954-771-0330
Jennifer@watermakersair.com
Siesta Key is immediately south of Big Sarasota Pass. The Gulf Waterway runs parallel to the east side of Siesta Key. The beached sailing vessel is obviously on the Gulf side of the Key and says something about total reliance on GPS for navigation. Our thanks to YourObserver.com for this photo and report.
Sailboat runs aground on Siesta Key Beach
The owner told several bystanders his navigation system crashed on the way to St. Petersburg.
by: Alex Mahadevan News Innovation Editor
A roughly 30-foot sailboat named Anthem ran aground on Siesta Key Beach Sunday, creating a photo opportunity for island visitors and residents all week.
The owner of the vessel, which is based out of St. Petersburg, told bystanders he was traveling home in the Gulf of Mexico when his navigation system crashed, sending the sailboat over a sandbar and onto the public beach. Sea Tow, a boat towing service, is waiting until a higher tide this week to haul the ship back into the gulf.
“It’s not very easy,” said Sea Tow Bradenton office manager Amanda Newell. “They need a towboat by sea and people on the sand to pull that sucker out of there.”
This announcement of Bob’s death comes from MTOA where Bob was an original member. He was a kind and generous man who will be sorely missed. Our thoughts go out to his family.
Fellow Members,
It saddens me to report that Bob Smith passed away today at a hospital in Stuart, Florida.
Bob, member #24, has been well-known to the entire boating community for many years. He was the owner of American Diesel in Kilmarnock, VA and was known as the developer of the Ford Lehman marine engine. He was a regular exhibitor at TrawlerFest and boat shows, where he always promoted MTOA and brought in hundreds of members over the years.
Bob was among the members who joined MTOA in 1990, the year of our founding. He gave countless presentations at rendezvous on the care and maintenance of diesel engines and would answer any question on the subject. He was a regular contributor to the MTOA magazine, leaving us a wealth of reference information. When the first formal Board of Directors was formed in 1993, Bob served as Deputy Director of Engineering.
Bob was elected President of MTOA at the Annual Meeting in 1996. He occupied the position of Director of Propulsion Engineering at the time of his death.
Bob received the Superior Service Award for his work on the Newsletter, Rendezvous, and Membership Support. A few years ago he became one of the very few to receive the LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD, which is given for highly distinguished service or achievement of lasting significance for MTOA over an extended period.
We’ll let you know more when the information becomes available.
Farewell, Bob… We’ll miss you.
Peter
Bob was very helpful to me three times when I had a Ford/Lehman 120 in my GB36 trawler. I loved him! I think his son is carrying on the business.
Chino Island Anchorage is north of the Gulf Waterway’s intersection with the Okeechobee Waterway, off the southwestern shores of Chino Island, north/northeast of unlighted daybeacon #24. Our thanks to John for this report.
Great anchorage for us the evening of January 30, 2017. Winds were light and variable. We had the place to ourselves probably because it got down to 45 degrees F.
John
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Chino Island Anchorage
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Blue Ocean Sails is trying to rally skippers/owners to provide opportunities for students, educators, citizen and research scientists to get “time on the water”.
Thanks,
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Blue Ocean Sails
St Augustine, FL
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Bahamas Chatter: free wifi
free wifi
Posted: 30 Jan 2017 04:59 AM PST
Free wifi spots in the Bahamas please?
I am at Marsh Harbour and will be crossing the Gukf in April from West End. I am interested to know if the Indian passage has the same course and depth as it did prior to hurricane Mathews.
Thanks
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