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Height Restriction at Non ICW Bridge, Pee Dee River, Georgetown, SC, off AICW Statute Mile 401
Jericho Creek exits the Waterway to the west, north of Georgetown at Statute Mile 395. There are 5 recommended anchorages in those waters. The fixed 20ft bridge John Winter describes is just north of the Pee Dee River/Waterway intersection at Georgetown Landing Marina. Thank you John!
The 20′ bridge on the Pee Dee just north of Georgetown, SC just off the ICW which is the route many boaters take to connect back to the ICW through Jericho Creek is being worked on. It has chain link fencing draped under it to catch falling debris. Clearance is maybe 16′.
John Winter.Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Pee Dee River Bridge
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Question re Mooring in St. Augustine Harbor, AICW Statute Mile 778
A fellow boater asks for your opinion on long term mooring in the St. Augustine harbor. The mooring field has a northern portion and a southern portion. General consensus is that the southern portion, below the Bridge of Lions, is more protected from wind and wake. Let us hear from your experience anchoring there. For more opinions, go to /112455.
I am considering mooring my 43′ pontoon houseboat here long term, but am concerned about wake from winds, boats, and the current. What are your opinions of how this would work out?
LauraClick Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of the St. Augustine Mooring Fields
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- Reply to philip
Lived on board in St A many years ago. North for the summer and south for the winter is the rule, however, neither offers good protection from north and north east wind. Gets REAL bouncy at times. I would recommend Salt Run. Cheaper too.
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Discover Maritime and Outdoor History in Elizabeth City, NC, Dismal Swamp Route
Elizabeth City, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, located at the southern end of the Dismal Swamp Canal Route, and the friendliest-to-boaters community on the Waterway, continues its calendar of exciting events!
Welcome outdoor enthusiasts! Learn about Elizabeth City’s maritime history and outdoor adventures.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL SCHEDULE!
www.DiscoverElizabethCity.com www.DiscoverElizabethCity/blog
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Fishermen’s Village Marina Announces New Dockmaster, Charlotte Harbor, Punta Gorda, FL
On beautiful Charlotte Harbor, Fishermen’s Village Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR in Punta Gorda, always has so many wonderful events for visiting boaters and SSECN welcomes Capt. Ron Schebil as FVM’s new Dockmaster.
Capt. Ron Schebil
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact: Kathy Burnam, Marketing/Event Manager, kathyb@fishville.com 941 575-3007
FISHERMEN’S VILLAGE ANNOUNCES NEW MARINA HARBORMASTER
Punta Gorda, FL—Fishermen’s Village recently announced Mr. Ron Schebil as new Marina Harbormaster, replacing now retired Harbormaster, Jim Branch. Mr. Schebil worked as a dock attendant for two years at Fishermen’s Village Marina before assuming the Harbormaster’s duties.
Mr. Schebil brings more than 50 years of boating experience to his newly assumed position. Some of his accomplishments include:
- US Coast Guard Licensed Captain
- 100 Ton Masters License
- Recipient of awards and trophies sailing in regattas including the prestigious Port Huron to Mackinac Race
- Cruised all of the Great Lakes, Georgian Bay, North Channel, British Virgin Islands and the Abacos
- Served 16 years as elected Sheriff of Washtenaw County, Michigan
- Taught Criminal Justice at Washtenaw County Community College
- Married to wife Patti
“I look forward to serving the boaters in the area and keeping Fishermen’s Village Marina known as one of the “must visit” facilities in Southwest Florida”.
Contact Harbormaster Ron Schebil at the Fishermen’s Village Marina Office at 941 575-3000, marina@fishville.com.
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Question re Anchorage near Haulover Canal, AICW Statute Mile 869
Charted depths in this area do not suggest good anchorage. However, if you have found suitable depths, let Jerry and SSECN hear from you. The nearest SSECN recommended anchorage in that area is ten miles south of Haulover Canal at Titusville/Mwx Brewer Bridge.
Good morning,
Would anyone know if anchorages are still available in the Haulover Canal, Florida @ Mile 869.5 in the basin just past the bridge southbound?
Best regards,
Jerry
Gerald Gerlitzki
33’ Pearson with a 4’ 2” draft.
jerry@gerlitzkidesign.com
410-546-9685Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Haulover Canal
Comments from Cruisers (2)
- Reply to Bill
Can’t speak to the depth, but when we came through on 9/8/16, it appeared suitable for using the new dock for an alongside tie. Other sources say that there is 10′ at the eastern end of the new dock. We saw several manatee diving in the basin, but did not see any obvious obstructions.
Bill
M/Y Travis McGee
65′ Pacific Mariner - Reply to Noah
I think I know the little area you are referring to, Jerry. My most recent pass through here was about 6mo ago. There is a tiny cove near the parking for the boat ramp south of the Allenhurst bascule. You might be risking impacting an underwater obstruction to venture into that area with too much depth. There are old broken-off posts just under the surface and tree stumps and all manner of nasty things. And if you did get in there without incident, areas like these collect anchors faster than most other places on the ICW. Stay at Titusville if you’re looking for a good anchorage: from experience, it is VERY good. That being said, you’ll see a number of boats anchored about 10-15 miles farther north (from the Haulover cut) in the Mosquito Lagoon outside some of the fishing camps. I can’t speak to the holding or the conditions there, but people are doing it, even for long-stays.
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Bahamas Chatter: Bringing back fish from the Bahamas
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: Bringing back fish from the Bahamas
Bringing back fish from the Bahamas
Posted: 11 Sep 2016 05:39 AM PDT
According to an article published in Sport Fishing magazine http://www.sportfishingmag.com/bahamas-fish-to-florida a new exception goes into place September 13, 2016 in Florida waters, allowing anglers to possess and land filleted dolphin, wahoo and reef fish that were caught in Bahamian waters. Similar allowances for dolphin and wahoo, as well as modifications to existing recreational regulations for reef fish managed as snapper-grouper being brought back from the Bahamas by water, went into effect in Atlantic federal waters in January 2016. These regulations apply to fish being transported by water only and do not apply to fish being transported or shipped by air.Skin must remain on the fillet (to aid in identification by law enforcement).
Anglers must comply with Atlantic federal bag and vessel limits.
Two fillets count as one fish toward the bag limit.
Vessels must have valid Bahamian cruising and sport-fishing permits.
Passengers must possess a valid government passport with current Bahamian stamps and travel dates.
Travel through state waters must be continuous and gear must remain stowed. Fishing gear that is appropriately stowed means terminal tackle, such as hooks, leaders, sinkers, etc., must be disconnected and stowed separately from the rod and reel.
Fish landed under these exceptions cannot be sold.
Bahamian regulations may be different than those in U.S. state and federal waters. Before you return with your catch, make sure you comply with the more restrictive U.S. and Bahamian recreational bag and possession limits. For example, species that are prohibited from harvest in the U.S., such as queen conch, goliath and Nassau grouper, cannot be transported back into U.S. waters by boat. Spiny lobster must be in whole condition and can only be transported into U.S. waters during the recreational season (Aug. 6 through March 31).
The changes will allow more fishing freedom for Florida’s residents and visitors while creating consistency between state and federal regulations. For Bahamas sport fishing regulations go to http://www.bahamas.gov.bs/wps/wcm/connect/5ed780d9-7c7f-4a02-b8cf-70cbcb01d65c/SportsfishingRegulations.pdf?MOD=AJPERES&CACHEID=5ed780d9-7c7f-4a02-b8cf-70cbcb01d65cBe the first to comment!
Seeking Fellow Boater in Marathon. FL
If you know or have seen Wayne Shosie, please contact SSECN or Laurel Long at the info below.
Hello, I’m trying to contact Wayne Shosie on MV “Blue Max”. I’ve been told he is in the anchorage at Boot Key Harbor City Marina Marathon, FL.
Thanks for any assistance you can give.
Contact info: Laurel Long
904-472-5546
laurel382@gmail.comComments from Cruisers (1)
- Reply to Capt
If you are looking for jarhead Wayne he is on the hard at Marathon ship yard my #7154989535
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Grounding at Mason Inlet/AICW Intersection, Statute Mile 280
This intersection was dredged in early 2016 (/154951) and a Nav Alert (/158529) was posted in July re shoaling here. But, as Mark and Leslie Fields report, Hermine may have further altered the channel. Thank you Mark for this warning!
Hi, just a note to help those who are starting south. We are traveling southbound (I know, we’re early!) on SV Valkyrie, a Cal 34 with a 5′ draft. On Thursday, Sept. 8, we ran hard aground in what should have been the middle of the ICW channel where it intersects Mason Inlet (south of the Figure 8 Island Bridge at Marker 121). There is apparently severe shoaling from the recent storm. We were unable to get loose without calling for assistance. TowBoat US had to work hard to get us off the sand shoal, but we were able to continue our journey.
Boaters passing through that area should be aware that they must hug the private docks adjacent to the inlet intersection and give the green marks plenty of room to port when headed south.
We took the other inlet intersections slowly and cautiously and didn’t have more problems through that stretch (currently just south of Southport NC).
Regards,
Mark and Leslie Fields
SV Valkyrie, Southbound ICWClick Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Mason Inlet
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Comments from Cruisers (3)
- Reply to Tracy
This is not new. That entire stretch through there is bad at low tide. I saw it when I went through and back in June/July.
- Reply to K.
After 16 years of travelling the ICW in both directions forward looking sonar, aka scanning sonar, is something I recommend for the whole of the ICW, one of the World’s Wonders, sadly abused and neglected.
- Reply to Tom
Thank you for the report. It would be very helpful to have a date,time and tide height. This is a known trouble spot.
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In Need of a Givens Life Raft Manual
We all know what it’s like trying to solve issues without a manual for an older, but perfectly usable, piece of equipment. If you can suggest a source for this particular life raft manual, please let us hear from you. Larry and SSECN will sincerely appreciate your help.
Good morning,
I am wondering if you could help me locate a manual for my life raft. I have a Givens 6 man life raft that is 9 years old and I need an owners manual. I am wondering if you or any of your readers might have one where I could get a copy of it?
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