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Nov 12, 2015by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
Florida West Marine Stores Burglarized
As this report from Channel 7 News, Miami/Fort Lauderdale states, a number of West Marine stores have been targeted recently by burglars throughout Florida. If you have information that might lead to an arrest, please Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.
Florida Marine supply store burglarized
Posted: Nov 12, 2015 11:22 AM EST
Updated: Nov 12, 2015 11:22 AM EST
MIAMI (WSVN) — A Florida Marine supply store is offering a cash reward to anyone who can help police find crooks, they believe, are targeting their stores.
According to the general manager at West Marine, four men seen on the store’s surveillance video cleaned out display cases at the South Dixie Highway location. They made off with thousands of dollars worth in merchandise, including Marine electronics, sunglasses, fishing reels and other items.
The company said this was the eighth break-in at a West Marine store statewide. Burglaries have happened in North Palm Beach, Miami, Tampa, Winter Haven, Jacksonville, and as far north as Hilton Head, South Carolina.
If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1000 reward.
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Nov 12, 2015by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
BoatUS News: 9 Apps for Better Boating
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Boating Apps That Keep You Current
By Mark Corke

Want to be a savvy boater? There’s an app for that.

Although many of us go boating to escape and unplug, there are some very compelling reasons to take your smartphone or tablet with you, even if you have no intention of making a phone call. With a seemingly unending number of apps available for the boater, we loaded up our phone with some of the latest and most popular, then took them for a spin. Most are available via iTunes and Google Play, but we also included a website, when possible, where you can find extra information.
CLICK HERE for the list of apps.
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Nov 12, 2015by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
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Nov 12, 2015by: Larry Dorminy 3 Comments 25.3293,-80.25139999
A Sports Fisherman Responds to Angelfish Creek Comments, Palo Alto Key

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Angelfish Creek, like Broad Creek just to the north, connects Card Sound and Hawk Channel and sees a lot of traffic, especially large sportsfishing vessels. Capt. Abell is responding to comments made earlier in /?p=100355 on traffic in Angelfish Creek and offers good advice about sharing the narrow, but short channel. See /?p=153759 for a recent Navigation Alert for Angelfish Creek.
As Capt. Copeland stated it is necessary for large sport boats to stay on top to transit this stretch of water’¦ I to captain a 50+ foot sport fish and have a draft of 5′-3’³ and always run through at 25 plus KTS. I sometimes will have to wait for the East channel to be clear before shooting though and every once and a while there is someone in a center console that just doesn’t get it and we will meet in the worse possible spot’¦ I cannot stop as it would result in disaster, so please pay attention to the larger boats up on top transiting Angelfish creek, we’re not trying to show off, only trying to get through!
Wes Abell
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Jim Healy -  November 15, 2015 - 6:42 am

The problem with Captain Wes Abell’s argument is that we all have experience on the water. That experience includes encounters with large sport fish vessels. In the overwhelming number of cases, that experience is negative. I am always surprised when I encounter a polite sport fish captain. Appreciative, definitely, but surprised. Wes, it’s your colleagues that give you a well-earned lousy reputation. I agree with the other poster that said, if you can’t manage that passage safely, find another route. Inconvenient, but what if you hurt or kill that dummy center console operator that “doesn’t get it?” If I were on that jury….
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Charles Williamson -  November 13, 2015 - 3:18 pm

I admittedly am not familiar with the Anglefish Creek transit.
I am familiar with rules of the road and have a modicum of common sense.
If a sport boat, NEEDS, to stay on plane to transit a body of water common sense would dictate that an alternate route should be pursued.
It would seem, from looking at the map provided, that Broad Creek is an available alternative.
One thing not mentioned but should be made abundantly clear is that the captain of a boat is RESPONSIBLE for his wake. This is proven law.
Should a sports boat, pursuing a shallow channel need to stay on plane to transit that channel he is responsible for ANY damage caused by his boats wake. The reason is no release of that responsibility. A recent 2015 BoatUS Seaworthy magazine article, I believe, related a story of a sport boat who’s wake overturned a Jon boat and the sports boat was held responsible, even though there was NO, No Wake zone, for the damage caused to the Jon boat and it’s occupants.
You ‘need’ to run through a narrow channel, make sure you understand it could become a costly run.
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Bill -  November 13, 2015 - 3:15 pm

I don’t doubt that the sportsfisher captains honestly believe that running on plane is essential, but I wonder if any actual measurement has been done to see if this belief is correct? What is the actual draft of their vessel at plane versus at hull speed; what is the actual depth at the entrances? Sure, I’d avoid ruining a $40,000 prop, but I wouldn’t place others at risk of injury or death to do so.
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Nov 10, 2015by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 26.9291,-82.06339999
Cape Coral Cruise Club Visits Fishermen’s Village, Punta Gorda, FL

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The CCCC proves that there was always plenty to do on their visit to Charlotte Harbor. Fishermen’s Village Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is on Charlotte Harbor/Peace River’s southeastern shore.
CCCC Revisits Fisherman’s Village Marina
By Steve and Nell Winner
Despite a rocky, rolling, breeze driven Charlotte Harbor, eleven hardy Cape Coral Cruise Club vessels and their crews maneuvered their way to Fisherman’s Village Marina in Punta Gorda for the October 21-23 cruise. Counting the boat crews and folks who traveled by land yacht, over 30 club members enjoyed all or some of planned activities over the 3 day event.
While some went fishing, others played card games, went biking on Marina provided bicycles, or visited the local art galleries. All enjoyed shopping at the local craft and tourist shops on Fisherman’s Village concourse. Warm weather and light breezes added to the pleasure of afternoon pool time where many members floated and shared stories of the day.
Steve and Nell Winner coordinated the cruise and attending members enjoyed daily hot breakfast casseroles prepared by Nell. As is customary with this group each afternoon ended with happy hour snacks and docktails in the Captain’s lounge. The staff at Fisherman’s Village Marina are quite accommodating in that the Marina makes the Captain’s lounge available at no added cost.
Wednesday was a pre-arranged pizza party in the Captain’s lounge with several pizzas delivered by a local restaurant. All enjoyed pizza along with their favorite beverages.
Thursday evening was the group dinner party at the `Captains Table’ restaurant on the second floor at the north end of the concourse. All participants enjoyed a wonderful salad bar and meal overlooking Charlotte Harbor while watching the sun set on a beautiful clear evening.
The Friday morning departure saw all boaters safely exiting the harbor and traversing much calmer conditions on Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway. The Cape Coral Cruise Club has been making Fisherman’s Village Marina a fall cruise destination for years and it is a cruise that regularly takes all the slips that the marina makes available.
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
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Nov 10, 2015by: Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 31.8909,-81.0619999
Praise for Delegal Creek Marina, AICW Statute Mile 601

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According to a spokesperson at the marina, the MLW in the entrance to Delegal Creek is 3 ft with a tidal range of 8-9 ft and, as Cap’n Parky confirms, mid to high tide would be the best time to enter Delegal Creek. Once in the creek, there is plenty of depth, however the entrance channel is an issue if you draw more than 3 ft. The entrance channel begins northeast of waterway flashing daybeacon #86. just north of Hell Gate.
Recently had the opportunity to visit Delegal Creek Marina at Mile Marker 601 a few miles south of Isla of Hope. This is the best and friendliest marina I have stayed at for a while. Certainly it’s probably a good idea to enter the creek a couple of hours before or after low tide – which gives you an easy channel around 8ft or more. The marina offers a lower transient rate than average while at the same time giving first class facilities well sheltered from inclement weather. Super clean restrooms and showers, laundry, floating slips, clubhouse, and above all a courtesy golf cart giving you a delightful run through the woods of Skidaway Island to the Publix grocery store, Bar & Grill restaurant and other stores at the Village. If you have a motorised dinghy – great fun also visiting nearby tropical island beaches. I give it a Five Star rating. Call Dockmaster Billy in advance for a reservation at (912) 224 3885.
Cap’n Parky
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Michael Dindore - November 11, 2015 - 10:20 am

This is an oasis, hidden from almost any perspective. Once you slip in it’s a place you want to stay. Mike was the Dock master and he greeted me with open arms and they are the nicest people you will ever meet. I docked talked to Mike a second and grabbed the golf cart and went to the Village to eat. No fuss no worries just enjoy the many vistas that are around every corner. The facilities are excellently maintained and the dock is clean and free of “things”. No live a boards makes a difference to the transients that frequent here. I am on my way to Houston TX and will be comparing all to follow to this Village. And for the faint at heart they will drive out, drag you off a spoil area, and when you get in treat you like a Captain. Don’t ask how I know.
Michael Dindore
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Nov 10, 2015by: Larry Dorminy 2 Comments 32.0853,-81.09139999
Report on Visiting Downtown Savannah, GA, Savannah River, off the AICW

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A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, the Savannah Hyatt Hotel is in the very center of activity on the Savannah waterfront, as affirmed by Cap’n Parky. River Street Market Place Dock is a few steps farther downstream on the Waterfront.
Here’s the up to date situation (Nov 2015) of visiting Savannah, some 6 miles or so up river from the ICW. Firstly the downtown public dock is now closed to boats of any size – I have no idea why. [See Mike Ahart’s comment below] The Market Landing marina [River Street Market Place Dock] is $3 per ft per night but the best deal is at the Hyatt Marina. $2.75 per ft transient [see Dockmaster’s comment below] but you get all the hotel’s excellent facilities – solid floating dock, 30/50amp power, impeccably clean restrooms, showers, exercise room, indoor swimming pool (with free towels), coffee shop and excellent (though pricey) restaurant. Next door on Rivers Street, try the roof top bar and grill of the Bohemian Hotel for a great sunset view of the Savannah River. Well worth a visit – Five Star Rating
Cap’n Parky
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Mike Ahart - November 12, 2015 - 1:56 pm

As for the downtown public dock (John P. Rousakis Riverfront Plaza City Docks), according to Shawn in the city office, only half of the dock had been closed to the public but as of Friday, Nov. 6, the whole dock is open to the public.
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Dale Martinez Dock Master - November 12, 2015 - 11:21 am

Hello Boaters: Just wanted to make a slight correction here, we are also $3.00 a foot per night during the summer boating season. However we offer the US Boat discount to members for $2.25 per foot. Our fall and winter rates are adjustable so come and see us. Our facilities are top notch and the amenties to our boaters can’t be beat. Thanks for choosing Hyatt.
Dale Martinez
Dock Master
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Nov 10, 2015by: Larry Dorminy 1 Comment
Nav Alert: Bahamas Chatter: Submarine cable near Matt Lowes Cay
Explorer Chartbooks, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, has long been the standard navigational supplement for enjoyable, informative, and safe cruising through the beautiful Bahamian waters and island visits. Monty and Sara Lewis are well known in this area for their personal research and reporting.
Submarine cable near Matt Lowes Cay
Posted: 09 Nov 2015 11:38 AM PST
A submarine cable has been found to exist near the marked anchorage running from Matt Lowes Cay to John Cash Point. The area of disturbed bottom over the cable, near the north edge of the cove, may still be seen from the surface. Screen Shot 2015-11-09 at 7.33.04 AM
Use caution when anchoring in this area.
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Chris - November 13, 2015 - 2:30 pm

If the owners of the property are around, they will come out and strongly encourage you to leave the entire vicinity.
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Nov 9, 2015by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 32.4197,-80.65899999
Herl Report: Ladys Island Marina, Beaufort, SC, AICW Statute Mile 536.5

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Ladys Island Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, continues making improvements in the marina portion of this property under the direction of owner, Kelly Ryan, as confirmed by the positive comments SSECN has received. Ladys Island Marina is located on Factory Creek just east of Ladys Island Bridge.
Ladys Island Marina
Arrived to a rousing welcome of “welcome home”. As you recall we were here last spring for a month. What a wonderful place. All needs are close and everyone here is very friendly. Shopping area for projects and lots of eateries very close. Love this place.
Phil and Sandy Herl
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Nov 9, 2015by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
Good Morning from Ortega Landing
Good Morning from Ortega Landing
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