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Voyaging Canoe Hokulea Coming to Charleston, SC, AICW Statute Mile 465
Click Here to read – and hear- this report from Hawaii Public Radio. Look for them as you migrate north!
Voyaging Canoe Hokulea Navigates Florida Waterways
By MOLLY SOLOMON • 4 HOURS AGO
CREDIT OIWI TV / MAUI TAUOTAHA
Voyaging canoe Hōkūle‘a is continuing her journey up the East Coast of the mainland. The canoe recently left Titusville, Florida and is traveling along the Intracoastal Waterway, where she’s encountered new wildlife and a whole lot of aloha.
HPR’s Molly Solomon checked in with navigator Bruce Blankenfeld as part of our ongoing coverage Hōkūle‘a: Voyage of Aloha.
Hōkūle‘a’s next stop is Charleston, South Carolina — then it’s on to Virginia and New York in June.April 14, 3:30PM
Hokulea approaching Charleston Maritime Center
The crew of Hokulea was greeted by a contingent of native Hawaiians who now live in the Charleston area. The greeting included drumming and conch blowing.
Drummers
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Awesome! Incredible journey! Hope she is stopping in Beaufort. Watching the icw cam @ Wrightsville bridge for another wonderful glimpse of unique, untold, maritime history!!
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FOCUS ON Georgetown, SC, AICW Statute Mile 403
The County Chamber of Commerce for Georgetown County, South Carolina and Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net are delighted to share the rich history of this area’s earliest settlements in and around Winyah Bay and along the several rivers that converge near Georgetown. The preserved old southern rice and indigo plantations still provide glimpses into our country’s earliest commercial, agricultural and aqua-cultural endeavors. Providing easy access to this “stroll-worthy community” for the cruising community is the recently completely renovated Harborwalk Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS NET SPONSOR. Putting Georgetown, SC on your list of fun ports of call is a must.
Looking for a great place to take a brief respite from the ICW? Then take a turn at marker 40 and head up the Sampit River to Historic Downtown Georgetown.
Georgetown Harbor – Sampit River
Dockage is available at several marinas, and there are day docks on the City’s Harborwalk. The third oldest city in South Carolina, Georgetown has been welcoming visitors to their harbor for almost 300 years.
Front Street Shopping
Once you arrive in Georgetown and find a dock or anchorage, it’s time to start exploring the area. Within easy walking distance (just a few blocks) there are more than 14 restaurants, five museums and an abundance of shops. The locals are friendly and always glad to welcome visitors.
Stewart Parker House – facing the river
Start your exploration at the Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center, next to Harborwalk Marina. There you will get free information including maps of the area, local attractions and history. Make time to visit all our museums – each highlights a different aspect of the rich history of the area.
Keith House B&B on Front Street
The Rice Museum highlights the history of rice production in the area. Did you know Georgetown County was the largest producer of rice in North American in the early 1800’s? You will also have the opportunity to see the remains of the oldest wooden vessel known to have been built in North America.
The South Carolina Maritime Museum on the Harborwalk celebrates the maritime history of the state and port of Georgetown. Exhibits include historic photographs, documents, artifacts, and interactive displays. The centerpiece of the museum is the 5th order Fresnel lens that was the heart of the North Island Lighthouse for over 100 years. The Museum is also the home of the annual Georgetown Wooden Boat Show, which has been named a Top 20 Event in the Southeast and won the Bundy award as one of the best events in the state.
Fresnel Lens from North Island Lighthouse
Kids at Maritime Museum
Georgetown County Museum features artifacts from all over the county, including a handwritten letter from General Francis Marion, the Swamp Fox. The Gullah Museum celebrates the Gullah culture of the western African people that were brought to our shores against their wills in the 1700 and 1800’s, and forged a shared culture that shaped the landscape, food and language of the Lowcountry.
Kaminsky House Museum
The Kaminski House Museum, dating from 1765, features an extraordinary collection of European and American antiques, along with a glimpse into the history of Georgetown.
Georgetown’s National Register Historic District along the harbor is home to over 63 structures over 200 years old. You can pick up a historic walking map for a do-it-yourself tour or jump on the Swamp Fox tour trolley and enjoy an hour long narrated excursion through the oak-lined streets. You’ll be regaled with almost 300 years of history and may even hear a ghost story or two. Love ghost stories? Ask at the Visitors Center about one of our local lantern-led evening ghost tours!
Make sure you plan to spend several days in our harbor. You will need that much time to experience all the sites and sample all the amazing restaurants within a few steps of the water. Many Thursday evenings you can also enjoy free concerts in Francis Marion Park, right on the Harborwalk. One thing we can guarantee, you’ll leave a visit to Georgetown having made new friends and planning your return trip.
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Praise for Titusville Municipal Marina’s WiFi, AICW Statute Mile 879
Located south-southeast of AICW marker #27, Titusville Municipal Marina is one of the best medium-sized municipal marinas on the Eastern Florida coastline. And now, as praised below by Robert Sherer, has a super WiFi system. It is also only a short driving distance from Dixie Cross Roads Seafood Restaurant, one of the best in the south!
This marina had WiFi professionally installed and I no longer need a WiFi amp. I can stream Netflix with no stuttering. Tested speed runs between 6 and 10 Mbps. This is the only marina I’ve been in along the ICW that I can stream Netfix in the evening. The staff is friendly and competent, the docks are super sturdy, laundry is only $1/load, there’s a nearby dog park and downtown is a short walk away. At $1.44/ft (fourth day free) or $10/month, it’s a great value.
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Life Jackets: Wear Them!
April 8, 2016
FWC PSA Availability
“Wear It Florida!” – Life jackets save lives
Who: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC)
Why: As boating season in Florida gets underway, boaters can choose to have fun and stay safe on Florida’s waters. And the FWC can help.
Background: As the boating capital of the world, Florida leads the nation with nearly 1 million registered vessels across the state and is known as the prime boating spot for residents and visitors. The FWC wants everyone to enjoy boating opportunities safely. It conducts boating safety education campaigns to support this goal by encouraging boaters to wear a life jacket, 360-degree operator awareness and sober boating. FWC officers assist and educate vessel operators year-round.
Resource: Life jacket :60 Broadcast Version: https://vimeo.com/127883864
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More Good Words for Portside Marina, Morehead City, NC, AICW Statute Mile 205
When entering the Morehead City waterfront from the “Turning Basin,” Portside Marina is the first facility that will come abeam to the north.
These folks are very helpful, since we had a weather layover. Rate them highly and will return.
DustyClick Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s North Carolina Marina Directory Listing For Portside Marina
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BoatUS News: New Owners Take the Helm at TowBoatUS Port Canaveral
BoatUS remains the premiere advocate for boaters and boating safety on all waters and SSECN is proud to have BoatUS as a SPONSOR!NEWS From BoatUS
Boat Owners Association of The United States
880 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 22304
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Contact: D. Scott Croft, 703-461-2864, SCroft@BoatUS.com
(L to R) Capt. Steven Holm, Kasee Holm, Capt. Sean Steinberg and four-legged crewmate Sunny.
New Owners Take the Helm at TowBoatUS Port Canaveral
PORT CANAVERAL, Fla., April 7, 2016 – Some 20-plus years ago, Captains Sean Steinberg and Steven Holm’s passion for boating began when they met as 10-year-olds in a community sailing program in Cape Coral, Florida. They sailed extensively through high school and college and went on to professional careers on the water. In January they became owners, along with Steven’s wife, Kasee, TowBoatUS Port Canaveral, a 24-hour on-water towing and assistance service for recreational boaters.
“This is my dream job,” said Steinberg, who spent three years working as a captain for TowBoatUS Cape Coral on Florida’s west coast and 10 years serving in the US Coast Guard Reserve. “I love boating and I love helping other boaters. I did 853 tows and boater assists when I was at Cape Coral,” he recalled. Much like a reliable auto club for boaters, TowBoatUS offers an Unlimited Saltwater towing membership for boaters and anglers for just $149 a year that includes BoatUS membership. Without a towing plan, boaters face costs that average over $700 per incident nationally.
When Steinberg learned that the former owner of TowBoatUS Port Canaveral wanted to sell the business, he jumped at the chance to buy it, along with his friends, the Holms. Steinberg, who has held a USCG license for many years, runs the day-to-day on-the-water operations. Kasee Holm is in charge of administration and advertising, and Steven Holm, a graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy with a USCG unlimited master license, assists on the towboats when he is available. He works full time as captain aboard a 1,200-passenger ship in Port Canaveral and is actively drilling as Lieutenant in the US Navy Reserve Strategic Sealift Readiness Group.
Steinberg said he has been busy at TowBoatUS Port Canaveral from day one – New Year’s Day – assisting boaters who have lost steering, had an engine breakdown or a soft grounding. “The usual stuff,” he said. “The best thing is our fast response time. This is my full-time job, so I am ready to assist 24/7.” He lives aboard his 28-foot sailboat with his seven-year-old Jack Russell terrier, Sunny, at Harbortown Marina on Merritt Island just two docks away from one of the company’s two assist boats. “That means I can be underway in five to ten minutes,” he said. “Sunny always comes along. That dog has more sea time than most captains.”
The waters around Port Canaveral are crowded with oil tankers, freighters, fishing vessels, dinner boats, large cruise ships and all kinds of recreational watercraft, but everyone gets along, Steinberg said. Their service area includes the Indian and Banana Rivers, the Intracoastal Waterway, Port Canaveral Inlet and the Atlantic Ocean up to 25 miles.
TowBoatUS Port Canaveral operates two boats, one for the inland waters and the other for the ocean, which are separated by a lock. “We have two bodies of water, so we need two boats. The locks are not always open, and they take time to pass,” Steinberg said.
The boats, which are painted bright red with the TowBoatUS name and buoy logo emblazoned in white letters on the hull, are a 23-foot Sea Craft with twin 150-horespower outboards kept off the barge canal in Merritt Island, and a 28-foot Topaz with twin diesels based at the port. Both are fully rigged for towing and salvage, with powerful pumps, battery jump packs, dive gear and extra fuel.
TowBoatUS Port Canaveral can be reached by calling Steinberg at 321-783-5600 for new membership and renewals, as well as towing dispatch, local knowledge or even the marine weather forecast. The company also stands by for calls on VHF channel 16 or can be reached through the BoatUS toll-free 24/7 Dispatch Center at 800-391-4869 and via smartphone with the free BoatUS Towing App. More information can be found at BoatUS.com/towing or by calling 800-888-4869.
About TowBoatUS:
Celebrating 50 years in 2016, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is the nation’s leading advocate, services and safety group for recreational boaters. We provide our over half-million members with a wide array of helpful services, including 24-hour on water towing that gets you safely home when your boat won’t, will bring you fuel if you run out, jumpstart your dead battery, or provide a gentle pull after you’ve run aground. The TowBoatUS towing fleet is North America’s largest network of towing ports with over 300 locations and over 600 towing assistance vessels, responding to over 70,000 requests for assistance each year. For more information go to BoatUS.com/towing.Be the first to comment!
CCCC Visits South Seas Island Resort & Marina, near GICW Statute Mile 15
The Cape Coral Cruise Club is a group of dedicated cruisers who always provide unique reports from the marinas they visit. See /138063 for a description of the channel into South Seas Marina.
Cape Coral Cruise Club returns to South Seas Island Resort & Marina
by Mike Stewart
Member boats docked at South Seas Marina
Member boats docked at South Seas Marina
South Seas Island Resort was the place to be for fun loving CCCC cruisers March 15, 16 17. Fog early on Tuesday, the 15th, did not deter 11 boat skippers from sailing up the sound and arriving safely at the Resort marina to be assisted by the professional dock crew with lines, power and TV cables. (Two boats did not make the run due to last minute mechanical difficulties.) Phil and Lyn Quick, cruise leaders, had matters in hand and the whole evolution went off without a hitch.
Most people, except for our hard core fishermen, either enjoyed the pool or walks on the beach. There was a get together for “docktails” at 5pm, after which we all boarded the trolley for a run to Doc Fords for dinner. After enjoying the wide variety of seafood and land offerings, accompanied by wines and beers of choice, the group rode the trolley back to the marina. Some boaters even had room left for ice cream!Wednesday morning in the Chart Room our cruise leaders served a sumptuous breakfast of eggs, sausage, fruit, sweet muffins, muffins…..and more! Those ladies assisting by providing the fruit for the menu saw to it that nobody could claim that the selection was sparse. Most of us chose to walk the beaches for a couple of hours before again lounging at the pool. For lunch, cruisers were on their own to eat on board their boat or at an on-site restaurant. Several of us took the trolley to do some shopping off property. There is a great Mexican restaurant within easy walking distance of the resort, down near the Bubble Room. Two more boats arrived to bring our party to 13.
Dinner was prepared by our leaders and their assistants and served in the Chart Room. You just cannot beat barbecued pork loin with baked potatoes and green beans! After dinner the Second Annual “Not so Newlywed Game” entertained everyone. Apparently, only Jon and Elise “know” each other very well, the rest of us really struggled with the questions. And the jury is still out on our Commodore and his karaoke machine that “makes anyone sound like a professional”. I understand that there is evidence otherwise on Facebook!
Thursday, St. Patrick’s Day, and with everyone wearing green, started with a continental breakfast in the Chart Room. Then it was “on your own” until 4:30 pm cocktails. After happy hour, everyone spread to the winds to find a place to have dinner, most of us selecting the Harbourside Bar and Grill a fine restaurant at the marina. At about 7 pm we reconvened at the Chart Room for a “99” tournament, with tokens supplied by the cruise leaders. Mike and Brenda got no good cards at all and were gone early. Leave it to Dee and “newbie” Joanne to wipe out all the others and win the jackpot at their respective table. Way to go ladies!
Friday dawned spectacularly and the hardy cruise group said a fond “farewell” to South Seas Island Resort and safely proceeded home.
The Cape Coral Cruise Club is open to new members who own a boat with overnight accommodations and reside in the Cape Coral / Ft. Myers area. For membership information please contact Phil Kryger at 239-541-0236. View a short picture video of recent Club activities and read additional Club information on its website, www.c-c-c-c.org Like us on Facebook.
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Law suits are the only answer at this point.
Who will step up?
So the boating people get the bilge again, how stupid is their thinking or should I say how deep are their pockets when it comes to money?