Gulfport Municipal Marina, of the newest SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSORS, has recently undergone renovations and is found on the northern shores of Boca Ciega Bay. The marina is easily accessible from the Western Florida ICW, just north of Tampa Bay. Gulfport also has a mooring field, which has been in the news lately because of a now infamous green trawler, see /?p=146123. Our thanks to Denis Frain for this wonderful review which comes to us from the AGLCA Forum.
We’ve been called funky, eclectic, artsy, charming, welcoming, warm, and yes, even weird. We are a small town, but we have a big heart. It’s easy to make yourself at home here. Visit us and we think you’ll agree. All of the businesses in our waterfront village are independently owned and operated. Overnight accommodations in the village are also of the unique variety, offered by two independent venues with great attention to Gulfport-style hospitality. Individually furnished rooms and suites are offered with their own identity, such as the Marrakech or Serengeti at the Peninsula Inn, and the Jamaica or Aruba at the Sea Breeze Manor. Some locals also offer cottages or guest apartments for rent on an independent basis. No chain stores here. No parking meters. Just small-town warmth and people as friendly and welcoming as they come. Our village offers the best of “Old Florida” charm. Picture old oaks draped in Spanish moss, brick-paved streets, small colorful cottages, and light shimmering on the Bay. A concentration of more than a dozen restaurants in the village has made Gulfport a premier dining destination. A wide variety of foods in all price ranges is represented within just a few blocks, from sandwiches and burgers to fine dining. Live entertainment is featured in several locations throughout the week.There’s always something going on here. Visit a selection of artists and crafters, from breathtaking to funky, on the first Friday and third Saturday of each month for our popular Art Walk. Beach Boulevard’s trees are lit up, shops and restaurants are open late, visitors and locals mingle on the street, and that “only-in-Gulfport” energy ebbs high. Gulfport is conveniently located to many other destinations in the area. Gulf Beaches and downtown St. Petersburg are minutes away. You can travel to Tampa, Ybor City and Busch Gardens in a half-hour, and a drive to or from Orlando is about two hours. Our Municipal Marina has transient facilities, fuel, pump-out, free wifi and is a well protected Harbor. Please contact Denis Frain CMM, Director of Marina Operations @ 727-893-1071 or dfrain@mygulfport.us. Visit us @ http://www.mygulfport.us
You are so very right, Denis. When I returned from living in the Caribbean, and I found this little jewel, it felt like I never left the boating/cruising life. I love it here. Everybody can contribute to this area in so many ways….playing a role in helping with our multiple festivals, street fairs, and such worthy events such as Get Rescued, coming up on Feb. 28th. Something for everyone can be found here. And you’ll always find yourself among neighbors. Thanks for all you do.
A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!, Isle of Hope Marina lies along the northwestern shores of the Waterway in the body of a hairpin turn northwest of AICW marker #46A.
Loved this marina! Our first visit here, but will not be our last. Very friendly and helpful ‘“ loved the little town and Driftaway Cafe. Be careful to check operating hours, however. They were closed upon our arrival ‘“ we had made reservations on line and I had my home phone on contact so they were not able to let me know. Only tiny thing to say could use improvement is washer/dryer needs updating and the free roaming of a dog (boxer) who belongs to a marina resident. Ann Bearden
Darien City Docks lie along the northern banks of the Darien River, hard by the charted 31-foot fixed bridge, in the heart of downtown Darien, which is 7 nautical miles off the AICW via the fully marked Darien River Channel, featuring minimum 14 foot depths. Recent repairs to the docks add to the attractiveness of this lovely river port.
Found plenty of water on the Darien river. Chose to dock here to wait for tide to transit Little Mud creek. It is 7 miles up the river, but was more than worth it. Free dock with electric ‘“ only 30amp ‘“ David the volunteer dockmaster was very friendly and helpful. dinner at Skippers was great and the best Key Lime pie ever! Ann Bearden
This could happen to any vessel stored on land, especially when using jackstands in lieu of a cradle. Even boats in a cradle should be anchored/strapped to the ground to prevent being floated by tidal surge. Our thanks to BoatUS, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, for this reminder.
NEWS From BoatUS Boat Owners Association of The United States 880 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 22304
The 110-foot USS Providence toppled over in last week’s blizzard. (Photo credit: Rocky Steeves)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: D. Scott Croft, 703-461-2864, SCroft@BoatUS.com
Tall Ship Falls Over: Could Your Boat Do This?
PROVIDENCE, RI, February 3, 2015 — When a tall ship stored on the hard at a boatyard blew over during last week’s brutal blizzard, the loud crash ‘“ unlike a tree in the woods ‘“ was heard by many. But now that the ship is lying on her side with a punctured hull and snapped mast, it will be an expensive recovery effort to return the boat to the water by next season. The incident may also have recreational boaters asking, `Could this happen to my boat?’ The short answer, according to Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS), may depend on whether you ignore your boat over the winter lay-up period.
`Some boat owners put the boat away for the winter, and it becomes out of sight, out of mind,’ said BoatUS Director of Damage Avoidance Beth Leonard `That’s a mistake. You need to make periodic boat checkups. If you can’t do it yourself, ask a marina staffer or friend to take a look to ensure any blocking or jackstands haven’t moved. If the boat is not on a hardened surface, the freeze-thaw cycle can cause blocking to shift. Always use chains to secure jackstands to the opposite jackstand.’
`Tarp lines that are tied off to a jackstand can pull the stand away from the boat ‘“ not a good thing. It’s better to run them under the hull tied off to the opposite tarp line. Loose tarps can also allow snow and ice to collect like a pond, adding tremendous weight that can tear stanchions out of the deck or worse,’ added Leonard.
In the case of the toppled tall ship, the USS Providence, initial reports indicate the ship’s supports failed due to Winter Storm Juno’s high winds buffeting the 110-foot vessel. East Providence WPRO New Talk 630 reported a crowdsourcing campaign has begun to raise the $900,000 required for updates to the ship not covered by insurance and to support crew who take care of the vessel.
For more tips on winter boat storage, see the BoatUS Marine Insurance Program Seaworthy Magazine story, `Boat Winter Checklist’ at BoatUS.com/boatwinterchecklist.
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BoatUS is the nation’s largest organization of recreational boaters with over a half million members. We help ensure a roadside breakdown doesn’t end a boating or fishing trip before it begins. On the water, we bring boaters safely back to the launch ramp or dock when their boat won’t, day or night, and the BoatUS’ insurance program gives boat owners the specialized coverage and superior service they need. We also stand up for boat owners’ rights on Capitol Hill and help keep them safe and our waters clean with help from the non-profit BoatUS Foundation for Boating Safety and Clean Water. Visit BoatUS.com.
Our thanks to Chuck Baier and Susan Landry, Special Correspondents to SSECN and publishers of Beach House Publications, for this wonderful article and beautiful pictures. Chuck and Susan perfectly express the excitement and anticipation so many of you are feeling with the possibility of piloting your vessel to the beautiful shores of Cuba. Enjoy!
Can I Take My Boat to Cuba? By Chuck Baier and Susan Landry Publishers, Beach House Publications The Great Book Of Anchorages
Can we go now? That’s the question every American Skipper has been asking since the President announced talks on normalization with Cuba on December 17th, and the internet is abuzz. Unfortunately, there are a lot of misconceptions and misinformation out there. That announcement stated that talks were to begin on the normalization process, and although the idea of formal talks between the two countries in itself is historic, we still have a long way to go before we top off our fuel tanks in Key West and point the bow south. So the short answer to the main question is, NO. The original announcement was only for formal talks and nothing more. In the following weeks, there were more announcements and some changes, and suddenly everyone was getting more excited and the rumors began flying throughout the boating community.
What has actually changed? Not a whole lot. On January 17th, the President announced that the requirement for a license from the Treasury Department for approved visits to Cuba would be changed. Notice the word changed, not eliminated. The facts are that there are still the same restrictions in place that were in place prior to December 17th and they are the same as they have been for decades. The only change as of January 16th is that a license is no longer required to be issued by the Treasury Department in order to travel to Cuba under the current restrictions. Here is where a lot of confusion came about and where the rumors came from. All of the past restrictions are currently in place, except that a formal license is no longer required and the process is now done on the honor system.
What are the exemptions and can I qualify? OFAC has issued general licenses within the 12 categories of authorized travel for many travel-related transactions to, from or within Cuba that previously required a specific license (i.e., an application and a case-by-case determination). Travel-related transactions are permitted by general license for certain travel related to the following activities, subject to criteria and conditions in each general license: Family visits. Official government business. Journalism. Professional research and meetings. Educational activities. Religious activities. Public performances, clinics, workshops, exhibitions and athletic competitions. `Support for the Cuban people.’ Humanitarian projects. Activities of private foundations or research for educational institutes. Exporting or importing information or `information materials.’ Travel related to some authorized export transactions. Tourism of any kind is not only not on the list but is strictly prohibited. U.S. companies that organize trips to Cuba designed to pass muster with OFAC’s guidelines are expensive and rigid, making them unappealing to many potential travelers. A Treasury Department spokesperson stated, `OFAC will enforce its sanctions and potential sanctions violations as they always have.” Can I start my own church and visit on religious activities? Going on to the internet and starting the Church of What’s Happening Now isn’t going to pass muster. Religious activities are extended to major denominations, require traveling in a group and attending conferences or events related to the churches activities. Most American travelers will still have to certify that they have a valid reason to travel to Cuba under existing law and retain records for five years proving that they fell under an exemption, according to the Treasury Department. It is also required that a record of your itinerary, as it applies to the category under which the visit falls, must be kept for five years. If the Office of Foreign Assets Control suspects someone of traveling to Cuba in violation of the rules published by the Treasury Department, that person could face an audit and fines. Under the General License, a journalist, subject to appropriate conditions, full-time journalists, supporting broadcast and technical personnel and freelance journalists are permitted to travel. However, you will need to show credentials or past work to be eligible under the General License. It is illegal for a U.S. citizen to go to Cuba to write a book or paper or any other form of media and to profit from it other than being paid by an approved organization. It is also illegal for a U.S. citizen to take any action that encourages or promotes tourism to Cuba. Can I do any of these things from my boat? Again, the answer is no. George W. Bush tightened the restrictions considerably under his administration, and no matter what the intentions, traveling to Cuba by boat is assumed to be travel for recreational purposes and tourism. From the Federal Register, Note to § 515.550(d): This general license does not authorize vessels to transport persons between the United States and Cuba. See § 515.572(c). The United States Coast Guard is currently (as of this blog posting date) on constant patrol in the Florida Straits looking for Cuban refugees trying to get into the United States. Rumors that the U.S. government is planning to end the wet foot/dry foot policy has created an urgency and an increase in rafters. In all probability, any U.S. flagged vessel believed to be heading for Cuba will be turned back. The weak link in the restrictions is the educational exemption. All that’s needed is to sign a piece of paper saying your traveling to learn some aspect of Cuban life and the Cuban people. But you still can’t do this from your boat…legally.
If I go anyway, what’s the worst that can happen? Many of the internet gurus profess to have traveled back and forth between the U.S. and Cuba without ever getting caught and will tell you that lots of American boats go over all the time. Beware, it may very well be possible that these so called gurus have never left the dock, let alone sailed to our southern neighbor. Susan and I have never and will never advise or advocate that anyone break the law of this country or any other. Ric Herrero of #CubaNow, a non-governmental organization pushing for closer ties to the island, says the restrictions still have a chilling effect on travel.`If you get caught, you get fined — how that’s going to get enforced, we don’t know yet,’ Herrero said. There are many that proclaim that Americans should be able to travel wherever they want, and no government is going to tell them otherwise. Whether you subscribe to that attitude or not, this is still the law and as such, it’s an individual’s decision whether they will violate the law and suffer the consequences if they get caught, no matter how small the chances may be. Even for foreign flagged vessels, there is what is known as the “180-day rule” and it provides that no vessel that calls at Cuba may thereafter call at a U.S. port for 180 days after said Cuban call. The only exception to this rule were activities specifically licensed by the Secretary of the U.S. Treasury.
Is there any other good news? Yes there is. After January 16th, the restriction regarding spending money while in Cuba have been lifted. If you are there on an approved visit, you may now spend unlimited amounts of money. “Other expenditures, other than those directly incident to the traveler’s authorized activities in Cuba, are not authorized.” At the present time, you will need to take enough cash, but as of March 1st, MasterCard will begin taking swipes in Cuba for goods and services. I am sure the other credit card companies will follow suit. American Express has already indicated an interest. Travelers are now allowed to bring back up to $100.00 worth of alcohol and cigars, but total imports are not to exceed $400.00 for goods from Cuba to the U.S. In the U.S. Senate, a bi-partisan bill was introduced on January 29th, the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act of 2015, that would completely lift the travel restrictions. A companion bill is to be introduced in the House of Representatives. Whether anything will be accomplished within Congress anytime soon is anyone’s guess. It would be silly to assume things are going to change overnight. But we think that in a year or two there will be major changes and this discussion will take a totally different direction. Details from the Treasury Department on all things Cuba can be found at, http://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/Programs/pages/cuba.aspx and a good summary of changes here, http://www.safety4sea.com/images/media/pdf/2015/USFinalRule31CFR515.pdf . Although the President can make some modifications to the current restrictions through executive order, only Congress can repeal or significantly change the current travel restrictions and embargo that has been in effect for over 50 years.
Susan and I have been to Cuba and look forward to the day when we can return. We wrote about our cruise of the south coast in a previous blog entry here. The people were the friendliest we have met anywhere. The officials were professional, friendly and welcoming. The beaches were spectacular and the reefs pristine. It will take some time for the infrastructure to catch up to the demand once travel is allowed and the boats start arriving. There are 15 marinas and 795 slips in the entire country. The marinas in Havana and Veradero are undergoing major renovations and others will follow. The Cuban government is preparing for the influx of boaters, but progress will be slow. Many may find the restrictions and bureaucracy stifling if they have never experienced the likes before. But from our perspective, it’s all worthwhile. As things change, look for us to report here. Stay tuned.
That’s funny…because we just spent a month cruising the south coast of Cuba. Yes, illegally, but the interdiction patrols have been discontinued. I’m really glad I didn’t wait.
Our thanks to Captain Wright for this first hand report from USCG public hearings concerning the proposed All Aboard Florida railway service from Miami to Orlando, as described earlier this month in /?p=146374.
I attended and spoke at the USCG hearings in Stuart re: St. Lucie River RR Bridge [/?p=5739] closings issue. While the USCG did state that they have no jurisdiction over the railroad, and therefore cannot take a position on the viability (or not) of All Aboard Florida’s (AAF) attempt to add 32 highs speed trains per day to the tracks between Miami and Orlando, USCG did say they are responsible and have jurisdiction over the waterways in so far as safe navigation is concerned. They can (and did in CT at the CT River Amtrak bridge in the 80’s) limit the closing of RR bridges if they interfere with the safe passage of vessels. The proposed AAG 32 high speed trains between Miami and Orlando would increase the `bridge close time’ to a total of 75 minutes every hour (greater than one hour for those not mathematically inclined) which represents not only a navigation safety issue, but is in actuality a `BLOCKADE’. To be successful with the USCG in this matter, we must focus on what the USCG can affect, which is the impact of the bridge closings on safe navigation of the waterways. Capt. Ken Wright, North Palm Beach, Florida
All boaters with gasoline fueled engines need to be concerned about ethanol added fuels. The use of ethanol added fuel in marine engines has been a point of contention for everyone in the boating industry from users to repair services and manufacturers. BoatUS continues to be a strong advocate for boating safety including the risk of engine failure and fire due to ethanol damaged fuel lines. See /?p=145755
January 23, 2015
Dear BoatU.S. Member:
If you fill your boat up at Sheetz gas stations in North Carolina beware of E15 or gasoline containing 15 percent corn-ethanol. There is not a single marine engine warrantied to run on this higher blended fuel and any damage it does to your car may not be covered by the manufacturer warranty, according to AAA.
Sheetz Convenience Stores announced on January 21, 2015 that they will offer E15 fuel at 60 of their store locations in North Carolina beginning in early 2015. Because this fuel is often the cheapest at the pumps that offer multiple fuel choices, please take an extra moment to ensure you aren’t filling your boat with any fuel containing more than 10% ethanol. It is not only unsafe for you to use this fuel in your boat engine, but you are prohibited by law from using it in marine engines as well as other small engines such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, snowmobiles and line trimmers.
BoatU.S. will continue to lobby Congress to reform the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) – a law which forces these higher blends and less compatible fuels into our markets. For more on the Renewable Fuel Standard go to www.BoatUS.com/gov.
Thanks for being a BoatU.S. member!
Nicole Palya Wood BoatU.S. Government Affairs (703) 461-2878 x3201
And more today from BoatUS News:
Buyer Beware of Ethanol Fuel in North Carolina:
60 Sheetz Stations to Offer E15 in 2015
“This Isn’t Just About Boats”
RALEIGH, NC, January 29, 2015 – The Altoona, Pennsylvania based convenience store chain Sheetz announced on January 21 that it would offer E15 fuel – gas containing up to 15% ethanol – at 60 of their North Carolina locations beginning in early 2015. Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) believes that could be a problem for recreational boaters, motorists and many other users of gasoline-powered equipment and vehicles.
There are no marine engines warrantied to run on E15 and according to AAA, most automobile manufacturers say any damage due to the use of this higher ethanol blend fuel will void the warranty.
In the US, nine out of every ten boaters own a trailerable boat that is most often filled up at a roadside gas station – not at a marina gas dock. While any gasoline with greater than 10% ethanol (E10) is prohibited for use with recreational boat engines, it’s a common practice among trailer boaters to fill the tow vehicle first, then simply pull the boat up to the pump and insert the same gas pump nozzle into to boat’s fuel fill. A small, inadequate warning label on the pump pointing to the prohibited uses of E15 may contribute to a situation ripe for misfueling.
“This isn’t just about boats,” said BoatUS Government Affairs Program Manager Nicole Palya-Wood. “If you own an older car, truck, or any small engine such as a lawnmower or leaf blower that uses gas, you will need to be very aware — and take an extra moment to ensure — you’re not putting higher ethanol E15 in the tank. At stations that offer multiple fuel selections these corn-based ethanol fuels are often the lowest price, which is an attraction for frugal boaters. Ironically, owners of small, affordable boats could get hit the hardest when the expensive repair bill comes,” added Wood.
BoatUS, which has nearly 20,000 members in North Carolina, will continue to lobby Congress to reform the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) – a law which forces these higher blends and less compatible fuels onto the public. For more on the Renewable Fuel Standard go to www.BoatUS.com/gov.
Sheetz operates 437 locations in six states, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and North Carolina.
In this report from Maritime Global News, the National Waterways Foundation outlines the economic benefits of improving the US inland waterway system, including the Atlantic and Gulf Intracoastal Waterways. Now, if only state legislatures would pay heed to these well-studied recommendations!
Study Examines Impacts of Inland Waterway Investment The National Waterways Foundation (NWF) has commissioned and released a two-year study to examine the U.S. inland waterways’ national economic return on investment and the need for and benefits of an accelerated program of waterways system improvements that sustain and create American jobs. The study, conducted by the University of Tennessee and the University of Kentucky and entitled “Inland Navigation in the United States: An Evaluation of Economic Impacts and the Potential Effects of Infrastructure Investment” (November 2014), evaluates the inland navigation system as it is currently funded and configured, and as it might be through renewed infrastructure investment. The study begins with a basic analytical framework examining navigation’s role as a productive input in various industrial processes and reflects actual, real-world economic interactions and consequences if the system were to suddenly shut down and then if proper infrastructure investments were made.
This legislation notice from BoatUS, A SALTY SOUTH EAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, is definitely good news for the middle-class boat owner looking for income tax deductions.
NEWS From BoatUS Boat Owners Association of The United States 880 S. Pickett St., Alexandria, VA 22304 Read this press release online at: http://goo.gl/1wyr0M All BoatUS news can be found at: BoatUS.com/pressroom
A boat is considered a second home for federal tax purposes if it has a galley, an installed head and sleeping berth.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: D. Scott Croft, 703-461-2864, SCroft@BoatUS.com
In Rare Act of Agreement, Last Congress Does the Right Thing for Boat Owners Tax Provisions for Boats Extended
WASHINGTON, DC, January 27, 2015 — In an exceptional act of agreement, the recently departed 113th Congress did the right thing for boat owners. It extended some boat sales tax and mortgage interest deductions when filing a 2014 federal income tax return. The catch is a boat has to include a sleeping berth, cooking and toilet facilities, and is offered to new owners who paid substantial state sales taxes on a new or used boat purchase last year. If there is a loan taken, mortgage interest paid on the loan may be also be deducted from your federal income taxes, according to the nation’s largest boater’s advocacy group, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS).
The Sales Tax Deduction
The Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014 continues to offer a federal tax deduction for state sales taxes. Boaters must choose either the state sales tax deduction or state income tax deduction on their federal tax return ‘” you cannot take both.
In addition, to take the state sales tax deduction, the sales tax on a boat purchase must be applied at the same tax rate as the state’s general sales tax. In order to claim the sales tax deduction, tax returns must be itemized. State sales taxes are entered on IRS form Schedule A, line 5b.
The Boat Loan Deduction
For those owners with a secured boat loan, mortgage interest paid on the loan may be deducted from your federal income taxes. Taxpayers may use the home mortgage interest deduction for one second home in addition to their primary home, and must itemize deductions on their returns. A boat is considered a second home for federal tax purposes if it has a galley, an installed head and sleeping berth.
During federal budget negotiations last year, some in Congress sought to eliminate this deduction for boat owners while keeping it in place for second home and recreational vehicle owners. BoatUS advocated for a more equitable all-or-nothing approach when applying the deduction, and boaters did not get unfairly singled out.
Some boaters may be unaware of this potential tax benefit because not all lending institutions send borrowers an Internal Revenue Service form 1098 which reports the interest paid. Not receiving the form does not preclude taking the deduction. If a 1098 is not available, boaters should contact their lender for the amount of interest paid and should enter it on line 11 on Schedule A along with the lender’s tax ID number. If a form 1098 is sent, boaters should simply enter the amount on line 10 of Schedule A.
Sorry, AMT
For those who fall under the Alternative Minimum Tax, most deductions are unavailable. Boaters are urged to contact a tax preparer or financial adviser for more information.
For more details on the mortgage deduction on boats that qualify, go to www.IRS.gov and download Publication 936 or the Fact Sheets. For state tax deduction information, download Publication 600 which also includes state-by-state tax tables. ### About BoatUS:
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is the nation’s leading advocate for recreational boaters providing its over half-million members with government representation, services such as 24-hour dispatch, on water boat towing as well as roadside assistance for boat trailers and tow vehicles, feature-packed boat insurance programs, money-saving benefits including marina and service discounts, and vital information that improves recreational boating. Its member-funded BoatUS Foundation is a national leader promoting safe, clean and responsible boating and offers range of boating safety courses ‘“ including 33 free state courses ‘“ that can be found at BoatUS.org/courses.
Skippers Wilson and Simmons join the chorus of satisfied customers at Brunswick Landing Marina, a very popular facility with long term resident cruisers and many positive comments from your fellow boaters. BLM sits well off the direct path of the AICW, flanking the eastern banks of Academy Creek off Brunswick River, near the heart of downtown Brunswick, Georgia.
Brunswick Landing is by far one of the finest marinas on the East Coast. Whether it’s for a night, or long-term. The staff and facilities are top notch and the boating community that gathers is a fun group. We have called BLM our home for over 12 years, and as we return each season from cruising, they know us, they know our slip and they welcome us with open arms. It is at the top of our recommended list of home port marinas. Robert Wilson
We have spent the last 5 or 6 summer and fall seasons at Brunswick Landing and have found it to be a wonderful experience. As with many places we have stayed, the people, manager, dock office and cruisers alike make the difference. The new manager has been instrumental in completing the new boaters lounge that is second to none as well as working to restore the yard’s reputation. Proximity to downtown Brunswick, St. Simon Island and Jekyll Island provide much to see and do. The marina is well protected and provides good access to both the ocean and ICW. S/V Dream Chaser Morgan 41OI Don and Anne Simmons
Study Examines Impacts of Inland Waterway Investment
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You are so very right, Denis. When I returned from living in the Caribbean, and I found this little jewel, it felt like I never left the boating/cruising life. I love it here. Everybody can contribute to this area in so many ways….playing a role in helping with our multiple festivals, street fairs, and such worthy events such as Get Rescued, coming up on Feb. 28th. Something for everyone can be found here. And you’ll always find yourself among neighbors. Thanks for all you do.