Numerous lighted boat parades are planned for the holiday evenings, including one here in Charleston, SC tomorrow night. Also see /161233.
Boat parades light up waterways this weekend
CLICK HERE FOR THE LIST OF LOCATIONS from southflorida.com
This US Corps of Engineers website is an excellent source for information on Okeechobee Waterway:
http://www.saj.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Navigation/Notices-to-Navigation/
Explorer Chartbooks, A SALTY SOUTHEAST 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: Moorings at Hatchett Bay, Eleuthra
Moorings at Hatchett Bay, Eleuthra
Posted: 07 Dec 2016 04:05 AM PST
Friends report on arrival in Hatchett Bay they received a vhf call from Francis Porch that the moorings were no longer safe to use.
Little Mud River is almost universally acknowledged to be the worst section of the entire Waterway from Norfolk to Miami. This AICW Problem Stretch lies some 21 statute miles north of Brunswick, Georgia. SSECN continues to recommend navigating this stretch at mid to high tide only. Our thanks to yacht delivery Captain Terry for this newest update. For a comprehensive report from Little Mud River, go to /?p=128659
Navigated Mud River on Nov 30 boat 48 Viking, kicked up plenty mud, many seagulls following wake.
50 ft Sport Fish hi and dry aground, missed the turn, soft mud, Sea Tow pulled off mud flat, no damage to boat or running gear.
Terry
12/8 Follow-up:
Larry, there were four boats traveling together, I was on Lockout a 48 Viking en route from Manasquan NJ to Palm Beach, Sea Tow came out and pulled him out after the tide came in, it was around 15:48 Dead low tide (7ft tide swing). We all stayed over at St. Simon’s Island and met for dinner. There was virtually no damage to the 54 Sport Fish and the Captain had around 40 years experience. I will not mention the name of the boat due to respect. Remember it can happen to anyone. If it has not happened, with time it is certain to happen.
Terry
Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Stretches” Listing For Little Mud River
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To This AICW Problem Stretch
Another area to keep a close eye on is just south of the little mud river starting around FL 4s “202” to daymark “206” passed through about 2 hrs after low water and bumped in the middle of the channel and the boat behind bumped as well, that was a surprise! Luckily just mud…. Both of us draft 5′-5″ were on plane so calculate how you like, I loose about foot while on plane. Like Terry I was transiting this same area the same day. I was aware of what lurked ahead as I’ve transited these waters for 15 years now, it always has my full attention!!!
Wes
Longboat Pass, where shoaling has been reported for years, separates Longbeach and Bradenton Beach south of Tampa Bay near GICW Statute Mile 85.
FLORIDA – CHARLOTTE HARBOR TO TAMPA BAY – LONGBOAT PASS: Submerged Pipeline
The U.S. Coast Guard received a report of a submerged pipeline in Longboat Pass in position 27-26-36.158N/082-41-26.537W (27°26.6026N / 082°41.4423W, 27.443377 / -82.690705) . Mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. Chart 11425 LNM 49/16
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In case you missed this from our October Hurricane Matthew reports, SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Dataw Island Marina, /154086, is completely closed (OPEN AGAIN AND COMPLETELY REBUILT AS OF MAY 2020) and it may be a year before they are able to re-open. We wish them the very best in their recovery.
Dataw Island Marina, SC – Mile 521.5
Rick said all floating docks destroyed. No fuel and no transients until further notice.
Just taking care as best possible those current full-time customers who make Dataw Island their home port.
Click Here For The Cruisers’ Net’s South Carolina Marina Directory Listing For Dataw Island Marina
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Even with government warnings like this Local Notice from earlier this year, /156571, groundings are very possible in the constantly shoaling New River Inlet.
WILMINGTON, N.C. — The Coast Guard rescued four men from a boat in New River Inlet, North Carolina, Sunday.
Sector North Carolina watchstanders in Wilmington were notified that a 27-foot boat ran aground and was taking on water near New River Inlet, at around 5 p.m.
An MH-60 helicopter crew launched and arrived on scene at approximately 7 p.m.
It was reported one passenger experienced chest pains while Coast Guard air crews were en route.
The four men were hoisted and transferred to Marine Corps Air Station New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina where they were met by awaiting EMS.
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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.
The Wait is Over
The management at Harbortown Marina is pleased to announce that the marina restaurant will soon be re-opening as Island Dockside Grill at Harbortown Marina! The new restaurant will open after a period of renovation – Stay tuned for email updates on the exact opening date.
With a popular location already open in Merritt Island, Island Waterfront Bar and Grill owners Sue Ponte and Phil Johnson will be bringing their passion for a first rate restaurant experience here to our marina. The new Island Dockside Grill at Harbortown Marina will provide a casual atmosphere, delightful menu, top-notch service, and of course, lovely views of the marina.
Click Here To View the Eastern Florida Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Harbortown Marina
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During Hurricane Matthew, the Dismal Swamp Canal and Locks sustained significant damage in the form of shoaling, fallen trees and other submerged debris leaving the Canal closed to navigation. While the Canal is still closed, the Dismal Swamp State Park is managing to maintain a schedule of public activities, see /161350. Our thanks to William Spaur for this photo of shoaling in the Canal.
One of many deposits left by the floods.
William Spaur
If you are familiar with St. Thomas marinas and moorings, let us hear from you.
Hello Larry,
Was wondering if you or anyone had any recommendations on marinas/mooring balls around St. Thomas (as a home base)? Looking for an affordable slip or mooring ball. We just arrived with our Lagoon 52 catamaran a couple of weeks ago from Portsmouth, Virginia to Nanny Cay, BVI.
We had traveled with the ARC Caribbean 1500. We plan on commuting back and forth to Sonoma, California with four weeks hopping the islands and then back home for two or three weeks.
Appreciate any advice and help,
Sincerely,
Steve Skolnik
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