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USCG Rescue in Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, FL
Another example of the US Coast Guard doing what they do so well! Thank you Station Fort Myers Beach, Air Station Clearwater and Charlotte Harbor Marine Emergency Response Team!
COAST GUARD, PARTNER AGENCIES RESCUE 4 MISSING BOATERS IN CHARLOTTE HARBOR
FORT MYERS BEACH, Fla.— The Coast Guard rescued two adults and two children Monday in Charlotte Harbor after they were reported missing aboard their 16-foot boat.CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT
CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO OF RESCUE
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Report from Bel Marra Anchorage, AICW Statute Mile 1042
This lake-like body of water makes for a great anchor down spot, in a region where there are few anchorages available. Lies on the Waterway’s westerly flank, north of the charted position of Bel Marra and Boca Raton. Our thanks to Austin Harrell for this report.
Anchored 12-23-2016 Wind E / ENE /ESE 10-15 mph Upon backing down on 35 lb CQR with 5/1 scope 3/8 chain anchor held until up to approximately 2,000 rpm. Then it would slowly drag. I added 10 lb cadenary weight same drag rate once rode was taut. We came to the conclusion that since the wind shouldn’t shift we would stay. Conclusion: anchorage is fine with a chain rode or weighted rode under light to moderate conditions. I wouldn’t stay here in anything over 15 mph winds or stay with forecast shifting winds. Otherwise it’s a fine fair weather anchorage.
Austin Harrell, Baba 30 TwilightClick Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Bel Marra Anchorage
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Bahamas Chatter: QUESTIONABLE FUEL MEASUREMENTS IN BAHAMAS
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Bahamas Chatter: QUESTIONABLE FUEL MEASUREMENTS IN BAHAMAS
QUESTIONABLE FUEL MEASUREMENTS IN BAHAMAS
Posted: 23 Dec 2016 12:16 PM PST
NOTE TO CRUISERS: Based on the article below, it is a good idea to verify that you are getting the amount of fuel that you pay for in the Bahamas. Please post on the Chatter any discrepancies you find.Excerpts of article By NEIL HARTNELL
Tribune Business EditorSir Franklyn Wilson yesterday said he was “shocked” and “amazed” by assertions from a Government regulator that consumers are being short-changed at 50 per cent of the Bahamas’ gasoline pumps.
The FOCOL Holdings chairman said he was unaware of the Bahamas Bureau of Standards and Quality (BBSQ) findings, but emphasised that neither his firm – nor any other oil industry player – would seek to deliberately cheat the Bahamian public.
“I couldn’t agree more; you should get what you pay for. There’s certainly no intent from us other than for people to get what they paid for,” he told Tribune Business.”
Dr Ferguson-Bufford gave little insight into her findings at last week’s conference other than the headline ‘50 per cent’ figure, and there was no mention of the gas stations and companies where consumers were not receiving the volume of gasoline they were paying for.
Disclosing the Bureau’s ‘rip-off’ findings, she said an inspection of fuel stations by the Bureau had found only half of the pumps measured volumes accurately.
“We have three major service providers, and we’re talking about all of them; we’re not targeting one over the other. We found issues with all of them. We have work to do. We found deficiencies.”
“We spoke to them, and they got their technicians to deal with the issue right away. You should get what you pay for.”
The Bahamas has three major fuel providers – Sol Petroleum/Esso (Bahamas); Rubis/Texaco (Bahamas) and Freeport Oil Company (FOCOL)/ Shell.
The oil/gasoline industry has subsequently been tight-lipped on the Bureau’s findings, with retail dealers contacted by Tribune Business referring this newspaper to their supplier head offices.Comments from Cruisers (1)
- Reply to J.D.
After 31/2 weeks of mixed activities (fishing,snorkeling, cruising) very active and on the boat a lot. We traveled from Walkers down to Hopetown and back up to Walkers with several hotel and fuel splashes at same locations each direction. Returning to Ft. Pierce mid June from Walkers area with a safety margin of fuel of 8o gallons. I have been powerboat crossing since the 1980s to Bahamas . Without boring detaiils we ran out of fuel 30 miles out of Ft Pierce. Coast Guard Came to our rescue. Gotta Love those great guys ! To be honest my fuel gauge is very accurate , but my Flo-Scan is spot on. I logged all fuel gallons I paid for. After all said and done , I did not get all of the fuel I paid for. . Buyer Beware.
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Grounding and Rescue in Ocracoke Inlet, Pamlico Sound, NC
Despite good charted depths in the eastern waters of the inlet, the constant channel shifting and shoaling in the western portion make Ocracoke Inlet very dangerous without very specific local knowledge. This article should serve as a warning to prudent navigators!
COAST GUARD RESCUES 3 OFF YACHT IN OCRACOKE INLET, NC
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. — The Coast Guard hoisted two men and one woman Thursday from a motor yacht in the Ocracoke Inlet.CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL REPORT
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Ocracoke Inlet
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- Reply to wade
In the book (not the movie) The Hunt for Red October a Soviet nuclear submarine enters Pamlico Sound through Okracoke Inlet. I guess literary license was used!
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Recommended Medications to be Carried Onboard by Tony Pozun
Once again we are indebted to Tony Pozun for sharing his years of experience as registered nurse, emergency medical technician and sailor with this list of basic medications to have onboard.
Medications carried aboard
Anthony Pozun, B.S., R.N.
AHA CERTIFIED INST.
NYS REGISTERED NURSE
NYS CERTIFIED MASTER INSTRUCTOR
FORMER/EMT/DSGT N.C.P.D. / INSTRUCTOR
FORMER VOLUNTEER FDMeds dictated by those aboard, conditions, length of journey, size of the boat and other factors.
LIST NOT FOR ALL: ONE SHOULD CONTACT HIS / HER DOCTOR FOR COMPLETE RECOMMENDED MEDICATIONS.
Lacerations
Iodine, Beta dyne
Alcohol preps
4 x 4 in gauze
Steristrips (stitching)
Assorted band aids
2in and 4in cotton rolls
½ in bandage tape
Triple Antibiotic
One pair scissors
Tweezers, ForcepsSea Sickness
Meclizine, Transderm Scop patch Bonine, Dramamine
Wrist bands
Ginger tablets, cokeAllergic Reactions
Epi Pen
Oral Benadryl 25mg
Claritin tabs
Prednisone 20 mg tabsInfection
Neosporin ointmentAsthma attack
albuteral inhalerCough
Delsuym or OTC
Menthol cough dropsAnti inflammatory
Advil/Motrin ibuprofen
AlevePain
Tylenol extra /ADVILNasal congestion
Afrin spray
Sudafed tabsMinor burns, abrasions
Bactine, Lanaicaine sprayStings, bites
HydrocortisoneCalamine
AmbesolGastric/Diarrhea
Pepsid, Mylanta,
ImodiumFractures/contusions
Triangular bandage
Various splints
bandage
Assorted ace bandageCardiac chest pain
Aspirin 325 megsCardiac patient /potential
Ambu bag
air mask
Defibrillator
ReviewMedications needed is determined by length and type of voyage and size of boat passengers type etc
Always debrief your crew/ passengers as to what medications they are on and location of same
Know what to do to give Meds and outcomes before hand ..
Plan ahead have a plan
Anthony Pozun
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No Wake Zone, east of Main Street Bridge, St. Johns River, Jacksonville, FL
As stated below, this Slow/No Wake Zone is east of the Main Street Bridge in downtown Jacksonville. No date for completion is given.
FLORIDA – ST JOHNS RIVER – TERMINAL CHANNEL: Slow/No Wake Zone, Precaution Area.
Superior Construction will be conducting demolition and construction operations on the wharf structures located approximately 1,500 feet east of the Main Street Bridge on the north side of the St. Johns River, near downtown Jacksonville’s old shipyards. The Captain of the Port Jacksonville requests all mariners transiting the river east of the Main Street Bridge and adjacent to the north bank docks of the old shipyards, to proceed with caution and transit at a minimum safe speed to reduce wake.
The work is scheduled to commence on or around January 6, 2017 and will continue over the course of several months. The demolition and construction work will normally take place on weekdays during daylight hours. The operations will involve several commercial vessels, including the use of crane and material barges to remove concrete debris and drive piles. There will be a continuous transit of loaded barges from the work site to the north bank shipyard docks near the mouth of Hogan Creek. Additionally, work vessels will be moored along the project site at night. If
additional information is required, the Project Superintendent can be reached via landline at 904-292-4240. Jobsite operators will be monitoring marine VHF Channel 16. Chart 11491 LNM 51/16Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Main Street Bridge
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Bahamas Chatter: West End Customs
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Bahamas Chatter: West End Customs
West End Customs
Posted: 20 Dec 2016 05:08 AM PST
Has the customs and immigration office reopened at the West End?…thank youBe the first to comment!
Bahamas Chatter: West End Old Bahama Bay
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Bahamas Chatter: West End Old Bahama Bay
West End Old Bahama Bay
Posted: 19 Dec 2016 11:04 AM PST
Passing thru Old Bahama Bay in the next few weeks. Last update was no water,electric, but docks OK. Any update from boaters who have stayed? Thanks, JimmyBe the first to comment!
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