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    • May 5, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 34.545,-77.36079999

      Praise for Swan Point Marina and Boatyard, AICW Statute Mile 247


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      Swan Point Marina guards the Waterway’s western banks, immediately south of the AICW/New River/New River Inlet Problem Stretch intersection, just north of marker #4. These good words for Swan Point Marina were posted by Skipper Schucker on AGLCA’s Forum.

      Swan Point Marina is the place for you. Small, family run marina by Tina and her mom. Floating docks that hold 8 boats, good power, a little exciting to get into when the tide current is going, but hey, you are a Looper you can do this. Great dock help, cheap rates ($1.50 per foot, no electric up charge) and the cheapest fuel in NC is right next door.
      Sold? But wait there is more! The Riverwalk Restaurant will send the manager over to pick you up. Great food, decent wine/beer selection, home made pies. We loved the free hush puppies, our steaks, blacked fish and two giant pork chops. Baked potatoes the size of a Westerbeke Oil filter. And they will cart your “in a food coma” body back to the marina. Get the pie to go. Don’t want to leave the boat? There is a great build it yourself pasta and pizza place that delivers.
      Laundry? Got it covered. Local boaters to meet and swap tales with? Done. Great Sunset? Why of course, rain or shine the sun sets here every day!
      Tina, the manager, just brought us a quart of strawberrys.
      The perfect jump point to Beaufort, catch the bridge, watch the Marines do live fire across the ICW.

      You loved the friendly family marinas in Canada, NY, down the Middle Rivers, in Florida and up the coast, this place ranks in the top 10.
      Foster Schucker

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s North Carolina Marina Directory Listing For Swan Point Marina

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    • May 4, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 31.4035,-81.39179999

      Blue N Hall Marina on the North River, west of AICW Statute Mile 651


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      The North River departs the Waterway at statute mile 651 and the Blue N Hall Marina reported by Skipper Fell is upstream from the two recommended North River anchorages. The marina is primarily a fishcamp but does have a few slips available. There are plans to expand their dock space later this year. Charts show plenty of depth up to the marina and, if you are looking for an interesting side trip, this might be a cruise for you.

      There is a Marina just north of Darien a few miles off the ICW up the North River.

      http://www.mcintoshrodandgunclub.com/blue-n-hall-marina.html

      (912) 437-4677

      31*24’20’
      81*23’30’

      They have marine gas there. [No diesel yet]

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    • May 4, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 31.1544,-81.49969999

      More Good Words for Brunswick Landing Marina, off AICW Statute Mile 680


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      Brunswick Landing Marina, a very popular facility with long term resident cruisers as well as transient cruisers sits well off the direct path of the Waterway, flanking the eastern banks of Academy Creek off Brunswick River, near the heart of downtown Brunswick, Georgia.

      We stayed here waiting on weather and had a great time. Sherry and not the Sherry were wonderful. Helpful, personable. Bathrooms clean, as was free laundry. Farmers market next parking lot. Wine get together several times a week. Reasonable rates and easy to get in and out. Nice little downtown. Not really a place to provision without a rental car but couldn’t ask for a nicer marina to stop at.
      Mary and Al Boutin

      Click Here To View the Georgia Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Brunswick Landing Marina

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    • May 4, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      More Waterway Condominiums in Myrtle Beach?

      Just what Myrtle Beach needs, more condominiums! If you have cruised through those very attractive, still undeveloped properties along the ICW in Myrtle Beach, maybe you have probably already thought that development is inevitable. That’s 2000 acres of development!

      And this from WBTW News 13, May 6

      Horry County Council loosens restrictions on Intracoastal Waterway development
      HORRY COUNTY, SC- Council voted Tuesday to relax it’s restrictions on Intracoastal Waterway development.

      A resolution passed that would allow for construction on spoil easements that line the body of water. Spoil easements are piles of dirt and sediment dug up during dredging.
      The county originally prohibited development on easements because they played a critical role in keep the canal clear for boats. However, several property owners got permission from the Army Corps of Engineers to build projects like a pool or a patio, according to Horry County attorney Arrigo Carotti. As a result, Council decided to allow for the issuance of building permits with written consent from the corps.
      “If it’s okay with the corps, it will be okay with county,” said Carotti.
      Army Corps of Engineers Spokesperson Sarah Corbett said they agreed to allow construction conditionally, meaning the corps could revoke the privilege at any time for dredging purposes.
      Waccamaw River Keeper Paula Reidhaar said development on easements could negatively impact the environment.
      “These are areas of land right along the edges of the waterway, which is why they were designated as potential spots to put this spoil material,” said Reidhaar. ” Anytime you’re opening up potential development for right along the water, there’s issues.”
      One major issue concerns rain water. Reidhaar said the easements act as filters to keep run-off out of the waterway.
      “Any time it’s going over a solid surface, the water just keeps carrying all of these materials to first available body of water,” she said.
      Run-off often consists of chemicals. Reidhaar said it can dangerously affect drinking water, fish or recreational activities.
      “Some of this may be upstream but it all becomes one body of water downstream so it certainly can have impacts,” stated Reidhaar.

      Click Here for the article.

      May 4, 2015
      Horry County officials say a years-old proposal to relax restrictions on development along the Intracoastal Waterway is getting some traction, although the process will be long and expensive.

      The Sun News of Myrtle Beach reported (http://bit.ly/1bq8wle) that county officials are discussing a proposal with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that would allow for construction on about 2,000 acres of waterfront land.

      The project involves tracts that are privately owned but fall under easements held by the corps. County attorney Arrigo Carotti says the corps has researched an issue involving sites that hold dredged material.

      Corps spokeswoman Sara Corbett says the agency has asked the county to provide environmental assessments that the corps will use to decide whether to release the easements. She says t no decision has been made.

      Read more here: http://www.heraldonline.com/news/state/south-carolina/article20138928.html#storylink=cpy

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    • May 2, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 27.4031,-80.29159999

      Report from Open Anchorage, AICW Statute Mile 970


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      Open Anchorage, located four statute miles south of Fort Pierce, is not your typical cove style anchorage, so we are grateful for this report from Skipper Hundley.

      Great holding. Comfortable night anchored south of marker #9 with winds from north/northwest.
      Kris Hundley

      Click Here To View the Eastern Florida Cruisers’ Net Anchorage Directory Listing For Open Anchorage

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      1. PassePartout -  May 4, 2015 - 5:52 pm

        A lovely anchorage for easterly and even westerly winds.

        Avoid the nearby cove at sundown– the mosquitos are the worst I’ve ever seen.

        Can walk dogs on west shore in some spots.

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    • May 2, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 31.0648,-81.42869999

      More Shallows Reported at Jekyll Creek, AICW Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 683


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      We are receiving regular reports of shallow water and groundings in Jekyll Creek, a perennial trouble spot. SSECN recommends extra care and mid to high tide only for this passage. See Navigation Alert from October. Markers 19 and 20A are on the north side of the Hwy 520 fixed bridge. For good advice on this Problem Stretch go to: /?p=145894. Jekyll Creek is home to Jekyll Harbor Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

      Unluckily, I had to pass both Hell Gate and Jekyll Creek at dead low tide the last couple of days. Both were 4 feet. Jekyll was 4 feet from beacon 20A to 13. High banks of mud less than 50 feet on both sides means the channel cannot be more than 100 feet wide when full. I consider this to be a no passing zone. Hell Gate was 4 feet from just before beacon 89 for another few 100 feet. I draw 3′-9″ and just had my Fathometer rebuilt, so I now have confidence, but have not touched bottom recently for the final accuracy test.
      Ray Schmidt

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Stretches” Listing For Jekyll Creek

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    • Apr 30, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      New Marine Electronics

      For all of you who love having the very latest in communications technology, here are two items to whet your appetite.

      Raymarine eS Series Multifunction Navigation Displays
      Raymarine eS Series Multifunction Navigation Displays FLIR Systems, Inc. has released the new Raymarine eS Series line of HybridTouch multifunction displays. Powered by Raymarine’s LightHouse II user interface, the eS Series includes three navigation displays that aim to offer improved control and ease-of-use in a new design. The eS Series with HybridTouch gives captains the choice of simple touch screen interaction or full control using the sculpted keypad and multifunction rotary controller. Share on LinkedIn share on FaceBook

      Raymarine eS Series Multifunction Navigation Displays

      KVH Debuts Maritime Satellite TV Antenna System
      KVH Debuts Maritime Satellite TV Antenna System KVH Industries, Inc. introduced the TracVision TV8 maritime satellite TV antenna system to be unveiled at the Sea Asia conference in Singapore, April 21-23. TracVision TV8 is designed to provide the tracking, reception and extended coverage area needed for yachts and merchant vessels calling on ports around the world. It is compatible with nearly all Ku-band services around the globe, Share on LinkedIn share on FaceBook

      KVH Debuts Maritime Satellite TV Antenna System

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    • No Comments 26.6478,-81.86979999

      Good Words for Fort Myers Yacht Basin and Staff, Caloosahatchee River/Okeechobee Waterway Statute Mile 135


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      We are proud that this fine SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR is providing their excellent service and expertise to Okeechobee and West Florida transients! Fort Myers Yacht Basin lies along the southeasterly banks of the Caloosahatchee River, between the 3rd and 4th bridges from west to east.

      Very helpful, and friendly staff. Well protected marina right within walking distance of many taverns, restaurants and shops. Showers are air conditioned and clean.
      Manuel Farinas

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    • Apr 29, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 33.8651,-78.63889999

      More Good Words for Coquina Harbor Yacht Club, AICW Statute Mile 346


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      Coquina Harbor Yacht Club guards the eastern banks of Coquina Harbor. Coquina Harbor itself cuts into the northern banks of the Waterway, opposite unlighted daybeacon #13.

      We have stopped here both coming and going to the Bahamas over the last ten years. We’ve never been disappointed. Sandy Otten, the dock master, could not be more friendly. We rate it one of the best small marinas on the ICW and a great value.
      Bill Murdock

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s South Carolina Marina Directory Listing For Coquina Harbor Yacht Club

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      1. Pat Kenefick -  May 1, 2015 - 5:42 pm

        We stopped at Coquina Yacht Club April 30,2015 and we totally agree with the comments made by Bill Murdock. This was our first visit ; Sandy Otten, Dockmaster is fantastic; very, very kind and caring; she along with her buddy
        Bob helped us dock, brought my wife to the grocery store, etc. great stop and great value; will stop again.

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    • Apr 29, 2015by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 33.0829,-79.46229999

      Good Words for McClellanville, SC, AICW Statute Mile 430


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      The marina mentioned below in this report from AGCLA’s Forum is recently renovated Leland Oil Company on the northern shores of Jeremy Creek, in the heart of McClellanville, hard by the stream’s charted turn to the west. Like Quo Vadimus’s skipper, we find McClellanville to be one of the most delightful stops on the AICW and, yet, it’s known to only a few cruisers. Stop for awhile and make the acquaintance of this village that time has forgotten. You won’t be sorry!

      Just an update, we are here on 28 April 2015 and are happy. Little town, dollar store, a place to eat, etc.
      Good seafood store the other way, got some huge shrimp for $8.99 a pound. Crab dip is very good and they had 100 count bags of clams we may pick up if we stay a second day.
      Docks are in good shape, the river is deep on the north side. People hang out at the marina that are willing to give you rides to the stores, etc.
      If you are here the first Saturday in May (in 2015 its 2 May) is the annual shrimp festival. Shrimp, Crab, fish, games, music, crafts, etc. I was told it’s “A real nice day”
      Foster and Susan
      Quo Vadimus
      Nowhere OK

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