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Coon Key Pass Local Knowledge Requested, Gullivan Bay, south of Marco Island
Skipper Gaz Haring is responding to a much earlier report on Coon Key Pass and is asking for more recent local knowledge. Coon Key Light is due south of Coon Key Pass in northern Gullivan Bay.
Has anyone been through the Coon Key Light / Gullivan Bay channel lately?
Been a few years since last transited. Always a little dicey with tight places around and south of Coon Key Light. Wondering if still 4′ at MLW according to Coastal Pilot / charts and my personal observations. Aug 2017
Gaz HaringClick Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Coon Key Pass
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- Reply to Brian
Have same question regarding transiting Gullivan Bay into Goodland. I draw 5′ and based on charts i can make it at high tide. However, looks like there are two potential routes through Gullivan Bay. Anyone have a specific route they think is best?
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Canaveral Happenings, Harbortown Marina, Merritt Island, east of AICW Statute Mile 894
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!
Upgrades, Updates, and More!Here at Harbortown Marina – Canaveral, we are dedicated to providing a beautiful, comfortable marina for our residents and visitors to enjoy. Harbortown Marina – Canaveral has undergone several improvement projects, including new landscaping, bathroom renovations, a new marina store, and more! These changes, and the changes that are still to come, are all part of why Harbortown Marina – Canaveral is the place to be!
Introducing New Harbortown Marina – Canaveral General Manager: Bill Friedrich
“I am truly excited to be part of the Harbortown Team and appreciate the warm welcome to the community. 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.”Harbortown Marina – Canaveral
2700 Harbortown Drive
Merritt Island, FL US 32952
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Climate Pattern Might Affect South Carolina Coast
Like earlier reports, this discussion implies a higher than normal 2017 storm season.
The Madden-Julian Oscillation is an oscillation is a fluctuation in tropical weather that stirs thunderstorms. If the water’s hot enough, those storms can strengthen into tropical cyclones.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT from Charleston’s Post and Courier
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National Maritime Centers Seeks Your Feedback
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This list service is produced by the National Maritime Center to provide the widest possible distribution of updated mariner credentialing information and new lowing reports/updates/articles:
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Reminder: Winter Storage Reservations, Atlantic Yacht Basin, AICW Statute Mile 12
Atlantic Yacht Basin, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR has a plan to provide you with the very best winter storage. Atlantic Yacht Basin is located just south of the Great Bridge lock and bridge at Mile Marker 12.
Customize Your Storage Plan to Fit You & Your Boat
While you may find it hard to believe, Fall is lurking around the corner. It’s a great season for boating in this part of the world, but people are already locking in their off-season storage plans too.
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Coast Guard Assistance, Pasquotank River, near Elizabeth City, Albemarle Sound
Elizabeth City, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR and the friendliest-to-boaters community on the Waterway, is located on the Pasquotank River off the northeast corner of Albemarle Sound and at the southern end of the Dismal Swamp Canal Route. This wonderful community continues its calendar of exciting events! The canal is currently closed, but scheduled to be re-opened to navigation by summer’s end.
News Release July 31, 2017
U.S. Coast Guard 5th District Mid-Atlantic
Contact: 5th District Public Affairs
Office: (757) 398-6272
After Hours: (757) 434-7712Coast Guard assists yacht taking on water near Elizabeth City, NC
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ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The Coast Guard helped dewater a yacht that had run aground and was taking on water in the Pasquotank River near Elizabeth City, Sunday.
A crew member aboard the 43-foot motor boat Eager Miss contacted Sector North Carolina watchstanders at approximately 4 p.m. to report the vessel carrying six adults and one child had run aground and was taking on water.
Station Elizabeth City diverted a 29-foot Response Boat–Small (RB-S) crew that was already underway to assist.
Once on scene, the RB-S crew sent two crewmembers aboard with a pump to keep up with the flow of water.
The Coast Guard crew remained on scene until a commercial towing vessel arrived. The yacht, with passengers aboard, was then towed to The Pelican Marina in Elizabeth City.
“This case was a prime example how being prepared is so important,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Frederick Lamm, a crew member from Station Elizabeth City who responded to the case. “Knowing the draft of your vessel and having accurate waterway charts can help prevent getting into a dangerous situation.”
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- Reply to Flagrante
“When the draft of your vessel exceeds the depth of water, you are most definitely aground.”
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Dangers of Carbon Monoxide on Boats
The risk of CO poisoning is a danger that every boater needs to remember while underway, especially with increased use of air conditioning in all size vessels. This report comes from Soundings’ Trade Only Today.
The American Boat and Yacht Council was featured on “Good Morning America” to discuss the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning on a boat.
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News from Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary, Savannah, GA
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary protects Georgia’s special live-bottom wildlife habitat in the Atlantic Ocean and along the southeastern U.S. coast, an area teeming with diversity and an abundance of marine life.
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary protects a vibrant hard-bottom reef habitat in the Atlantic Ocean just off the Georgia Coast. This 22-square-mile protected area is teeming with numerous species of fish, such as black sea bass, groupers, and mackerels. Loggerhead sea turtles forage and rest year-round at Gray’s Reef, and the sanctuary is within the critical habitat of the highly endangered North Atlantic right whale.
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Savor Summer in Savannah
Summer may be winding down, but we’re just warming up! We hope you will join the staff and friends of Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary at these exciting upcoming events.
Top banner photos: Greg McFall/NOAA
August 1 – Gray’s Reef Tuesdays on Tybee
The summer film series continues this Tuesdayat Tybee Post Theaterwith the inspiring, real-life story of Winter, the Dolphin That Can. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:00 p.m.
With our apologies for postponing Shifting Baselines, we have rescheduled the screening for August 8, 7:00 p.m. at the Tybee Post Theater. The movie tells a story of Georgia’s coast as told by her commercial fishing families, scientists, and chefs. Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation’s Founding Chair, Cathy Sakas, is the executive producer bringing this film to life.
August 12 – Get Into Your Sanctuary Day
Experience a 360-degree virtual diveof Gray’s Reef when you visit the Islands Library branch of Live Oak Public Libraries on August 12, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Library guests can explore the sanctuary using Virtual Reality goggles and an interactive exhibit, Q&A with our staff, and take home some fun giveaways!
In addition, the Office of National Marine Sanctuaries is sponsoring a photo contest until August 12. We encourage you to Get Into Your Sanctuary and share the fun nationwide!
September 22 – A Fishy Affair
Join us and the Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation for an evening of fun at this malicious, but delicious lionfish-focused Chef’s challenge featuring four talented local chefs preparing their own unique lionfish dishes.
A Fishy Affair attendees will enjoy over 350 pounds of Atlantic-harvested lionfish to bring awareness to the invasive species and in support of sustainable seafood in area restaurants. A raffle, live auction, short film, and signature cocktail will be offered at the entertaining and educational evening benefitting Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. Tickets are on sale now!
Welcome Dr. Catherine Dunn Kostilnik!
We are delighted to introduce you to Catherine Dunn Kostilnik, PhD., the new Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary Foundation Executive Director!
Please join us in welcoming Catherine who can be reached by emailing catherine@marinesanctuary.org.
For more information please visit:
graysreef.noaa.gov
Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary
10 Ocean Science Circle, Savannah, GA 31411
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