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    • Dec 16, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      NEWS TIP From BoatUS: 2025 Bicentennial of the Erie Canal

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      Dear Media and Friends of BoatUS Public Affairs-

      I’d like to make you aware of a significant commemoration taking place in New York State in 2025 – the Bicentennial of the Erie Canal. There will be much to offer recreational boaters in this historic year as communities along the entire 524-mile New York State Canal system are expected to roll out the red carpet to boaters, whether they may be interested in cruising a length of the canal or just checking out waters by trailer boat for the day or weekend.

      I am reaching out to you with this news tip as BoatUS is a sponsor of the celebration and our TowBoatUS Oneida/Rochester, Buffalo, and Oswego teams will be involved as well. I am also a New York State resident who welcomes boaters to my home state, perhaps looking to visit the canal for their first time. Nearly 200 years ago, the Erie Canal opened forever making a monumental impact on the of growth New York State and even more importantly, the entire nation.

      Today, the Canal system is a premier recreational boat waterway, with historic infrastructure that mostly still runs on simple waterpower, offering a ribbon of navigable canals, locks,  rivers, and lakes across upstate New York connecting the East Coast with the Great Lakes and Canada that provide a cruising experience found nowhere else in America. The villages, towns, and cities that line her shores offer a wealth of tourism opportunities for visiting boaters, and I hope you have a chance to highlight this momentous year and incredible boating experience available to your readers and friends.

      The culmination of the 2025 summer boating season will see the World Canals Conference [visit here to sign-up for information and updates: https://wcc2025buffalo.com] in Buffalo in September, along with the transit from Buffalo to New York City of the historic, newly-launched canal boat replica, the 73-foot Seneca Chief, which will symbolize Governor Dewitt Clinton’s historic opening voyage 200 years ago. Boaters will be welcomed to join a flotilla or regional parade(s) to accompany the Seneca Chief. More details will be fleshed out in the next couple of months.

      If you’d like to start to know more, feel free to contact my friends at:

      Erie Canal National Heritage Corridor: Jean MacKay, jean_mackay@eriecanalway.org
      New York State Canal Corporation / New York Power Authority: Shane Mahar, shane.mahar@nypa.gov

      I am positive a short discussion with Jean or Shane could help you flesh out a story or news item. Feel free to let them know Scott sent you and hope to see you in New York this summer!

      Thanks-

      Scott

      Scott Croft
      Vice President Public Affairs
      Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS)
      5323 Port Royal Rd.
      Springfield, VA 22151
      scroft@boatus.com
      703-461-2864

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    • Dec 11, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Oysters on the Point THIS Saturday, Charleston Harbor Resort Marina, Charleston, SC

      adrotate banner=’477′] Charleston Harbor Resort and Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, sits on the Mount Pleasant side of Charleston Harbor, hard by Patriots Point between Horse Reach’s flashing buoys #34 and #36.

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    • Dec 11, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      DNR’s CoastFest event returns to Brunswick on March 22, 2025

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      DNR’s CoastFest event returns to Brunswick on March 22, 2025

      Dec. 11, 2024
      Brunswick, Ga.

      The Coastal Resources Division (CRD) is thrilled to announce the rescheduling of its annual CoastFest event, which will now take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in Brunswick. 

      Originally planned for October 2024, CoastFest was postponed due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene. The March event promises to deliver the same exciting blend of education, entertainment, and family-friendly activities that have made it a beloved tradition for over two decades. 

      “CoastFest is a celebration of our vibrant coastal environment, and we’re excited to bring it back this spring,” said Tyler Jones, CRD’s CoastFest coordinator. “We’re working hard to ensure that the rescheduled event will continue to inspire and educate visitors about the importance of Georgia’s coastal resources.” 

      Highlights of the day will include: 

      • Interactive exhibits from CRD-partner environmental organizations and agencies 
      • Live animal encounters featuring coastal wildlife 
      • Educational activities and demonstrations about conservation and sustainability 
      • Food vendors, activities, and cannon firings 

      Admission to CoastFest is free, and the event is open to the public. 

      With a wide variety of hands-on experiences and learning opportunities, CoastFest offers something for everyone, from young children to lifelong learners. 

      For more information about CoastFest, including directions, a schedule of activities, and exhibitor sign-up information, please visit DNRCoastFest.org or contact the Coastal Resources Division at 912-264-7218.

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      Note: Exhibition space at CoastFest is available for natural resources or conservation focused nonprofit organizations, government agencies, clubs, and at the discretion of DNR, some for-profit businesses. The same of items (including memberships, raffle tickets, etc.) at CoastFest is prohibited due to federal grant rules. 

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      Tyler Jones
      Public Information Officer
      Coastal Resources Division
      Georgia Department of Natural Resources
      tyler.jones@dnr.ga.gov
      912-275-5118

       
       
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    • Dec 9, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 36.505,-76.3559999

      Merry Christmas! from the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center


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      Set in beautiful Camden Count, NC, the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center provides free dockage for cruisers' on the Dismal Swamp AICW Alternate Route

      A SEASON’S GREETINGS from Dismal Swamp Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!  The Dismal Swamp Route departs the southbound Waterway at MM 7.2. Your southbound alternate is the Virginia Cut through Great Bridge, VA. 

       

       

       

      		 Sarah Hill, TMP
      Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome CenterChairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority

      2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976

      252-771-8333 | shill@camdencountync.gov
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      www.VisitCamdenCountync.com  

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    • Dec 9, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 26.9291,-82.06339999

      Menorah Lighting at Fishermen’s Village, 7:00 PM, Saturday, December 28th


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      Fisherman's Village Marina and Resort, Punta Gorda, FL

      There is always plenty to do around Charlotte Harbor, especially during the holidays. While berthed at Fishermen’s Village Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, you are certain to enjoy visiting Western Florida’s beautiful Charlotte Harbor/Peace River.

       

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    • Dec 5, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Newest edition of Coastlines Georgia now available, Georgia DNR

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      The winter 2024 edition of CRD’s quarterly magazine, Coastlines Georgia, is now available!

      Click here to visit the edition’s website for total access.

      In this edition:

      Navigating the Waters of Fishery Management

      CobiaThree important players in Georgia’s marine fishery management are the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Coastal Resources Division (CRD), the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council (SAFMC), and the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC).

      These organizations may seem like they’re doing the same job, but each has a unique role, focus, and jurisdiction that shapes how they manage fisheries in Georgia and beyond.

      Let’s explore what each of these groups does, how they work together, and why their collaboration is critical for the future of South Atlantic fisheries.

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      Regional Red Drum Stock Assessment Results Are In

      Photo by David CannonKey findings revealed a concerning trend: red drum in Georgia’s waters are both overfished (not enough fish in the population to reproduce at sustainable levels) and experiencing overfishing (too many fish being caught).

      Overfishing was determined based on a spawning potential ratio (SPR), which measures the reproductive capacity of the stock.

      The target SPR for sustainability is 40 percent, with a threshold of 30 percent defining overfishing. Recent estimates show SPR below the threshold, indicating overfishing is occurring. Similarly, spawning stock biomass (SSB), which measures the total reproductive stock, has declined, placing the population in the overfished category.

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    • Dec 4, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      History of Currituck Beach Lighthouse, Outer Banks, NC – Kevin Spencer

      December 1st
       
      ON THIS DAY in North Carolina history…
       
      1875:
       
      ON THIS DAY, the last of the four Outer Bank Lights, the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, is lit. It fills in the dark hole from Bodie Island to Cape Henry, Virginia. It is virtually identical to its three sister lighthouses (Bodie, Lookout, Hatteras) in construction. The 162-foot tall tower is constructed of approximately one million bricks. Its foundation extends seven feet below ground, with walls that begin at 5.5′ thick at the base of its tower, then tapering to 3′ thick at the top. It took one and a half years to build, beginning in 1874, and cost around $178,000 to construct.
       
      For its outer appearance, Currituck is left with its natural red brick. The thought by experts is this was the best way to distinguish it from the barber swirls of Hatteras, the diamonds of Lookout, and the horizontal stripes of Bodie Island.
       
      Initially, the beacon is fueled by a mineral oil lamp with five concentric wicks, the largest of which was four inches in diameter. The light is fixed white with a red flash, which occurred every ninety seconds and had a five-second duration. A clockwork mechanism rotates the light. Directly underneath the light, it is powered by weights and has to be hand-cranked every 2 1/2 hours.
       
      Today the light is automated and has been since 1939. The light has a flash pattern of three seconds on, and seventeen seconds off. It can be seen for almost 19 miles out to sea. As part of the automation, the lighthouse also has an automated bulb changer that holds a backup bulb. The Currituck Lighthouse comes on at dusk and turns off at dawn.
       
      ~Kevin Spencer, Author, North Carolina Expatriates

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    • Dec 1, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Solo Flyer Captures the Imagination – Janice Anne Wheeler

      SPARRING WITH MOTHER NATURE ~~ latest addition. I’m very honored that you’re following along. Thank you from the bottom of my writer’s heart.

      Ah, the life of a liveaboard Sailor…on a Classic Wooden Sailing Yacht… as of August 2024 we are undergoing extensive repair and refit for the next several months(!). In boating terms we are hauled out “on the hard” in Cambridge, Maryland.

      I plan to mix Sailing Stories with the challenges and intricacies of restoring a 90-year-old boat. I’m always open to suggestions as to content….please feel free to weigh in as we manage and learn from this unexpected joust. Thank you! ~J

      A Wooden Boat is a strong, intricate entity constructed of Mother Nature’s finest materials.

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      SOLO FLYER CAPTURES THE IMAGINATION

      HERMAN, The Homing Pigeon Who Didn’t Go Home

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