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LNM: AICW MM 536 Schedule Change, Comment Period Ending Soon,Ladys Island Bridge, Beaufort, SC
This reminder from Ted Arisaka: Comment period ends May 20.
Three and a half hours to accommodate “rush hour” vehicle traffic twice daily seems extreme, especially during summer months. Please see Comment Portal link below to submit your opinions. With a closed vertical clearance of 30ft, the Ladys Island Bridge crosses the Waterway at statute mile 536 on the eastern edge of Beaufort. Vessels capable of transiting without an opening may pass under the bridge.
SOUTH CAROLINA – AICW (BEAUFORT RIVER) –LADY’S ISLAND (WOODS MEMORIAL) BRIDGE: Rulemaking / Temporary Deviation:
The Coast Guard is proposing to change the operating schedule that governs the Lady’s Island (Woods Memorial) Bridge across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (Beaufort River), mile 536.0, at Beaufort, SC. SCDOT has requested a permanent change to the drawbridge operation regulation for the Lady’s Island (Woods Memorial) Bridge. This temporary deviation will test an operating schedule to determine if a permanent change is necessary.
Under this temporary deviation, the Lady’s Island (Woods Memorial) Bridge shall open on signal; except that the draw need not open from 6 a.m. to 9:29
a.m. and 3:31 p.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Between 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays, the draw need open only once an hour on the half hour. Public vessels of the United States and tugs with tows, will be passed through anytime.
This temporary deviation is effective from 12:01 a.m. on March 25, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. on September 29, 2024. A request for comments will be published in the Federal Register. Comments may be submitted under docket number USCG-2024-0198 using Federal Decision Making Portal at https://www.regulations.gov. If you have questions on this rulemaking, call or e-mail Ms. Jennifer Zercher, Bridge Management Specialist, Seventh
Coast Guard District, telephone 305-415-6740, email Jennifer.N.Zercher@uscg.mil. LNM: 10/24Click Here To View the Cruisers Nets South Carolina Bridge Directory Listing For Ladys Island Bridge
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BoatUS Spring Commissioning Checklist
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Sailing Legend Don Street Is Dead – Peter Swanson
Cruisers Net publishes Loose Cannon articles with Captain Swanson’s permission in hopes mariners with salt water in their veins will subscribe.. $7 a month or $56 for the year and you may cancel at anytime.
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US Harbors Newsletter
Here is an informative newsletter to which you may subscribe. Its abundant harbor information will be useful as you travel the East Coast this Spring, by boat or by car.
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BoatUS: 7 Practical Boating Tips for a Safe, Fun Summer on the Water
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Having a comfortable life jacket such as these inflatable types likely means you will wear it more often.
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BoatUS Offers 5 Reasons To Thank Your Local ABYC Marine Tech
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An ABYC technician can ensure critical running gear doesn’t rot away like this outboard motor mount (credit: ABYC).
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Mother’s Day Magic in Key Largo! Key Lime Sailing Club, FL
Key Lime Sailing Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.
Charm & Adventure in Key LargoCelebrate the special bond you share with Mom this Mother’s Day. We have open cottages for Mother’s Day week!Surprise her with a stay at our charming Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages, where you can create unforgettable memories. Picture fun time in the water, lazy beach days, delicious Keys cuisine, beautiful sunsets, and quality time without distractions. It’s a chance to reconnect and show her your endless love and appreciation.Available Cottages and Dates
When you book one of our cottages, you get more than just a great escape. You also get free access to water amenities. If you’re a qualified sailor, you can use a 22′ sailboat. You can also take a relaxing kayak ride, paddleboard on the bay side calm waters, or explore the clear waters with our snorkel gear. This is what the Florida Keys are all about, and it is why guests keep coming back to Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages. It’s a hidden gem that captures the true spirit of the Florida Keys, just like in Jimmy Buffet’s songs and Hemingway’s stories.Plus, if you’re interested in learning to sail, we have a sailing school right on-site. The American Sailing Academy offers a 2-hour Introduction to Sailing, a 2-hour refresher (for those with experience but needing a little refresher), and ASA beginner and advanced certified classes.
You can learn to sail in just 2 days with our in-house sailing endorsement class (non-certification). When you pass the endorsement class, you would have the use of one of our 22′ Catalina sailboats for FREE during the rest of your stay. (Non-guests can rent a sailboat for $300 a day but it’s free for our qualified sailor guests staying at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages.)For more information on the sailing classes, call Capt. g at 305-896-5555, or send an email to captg@keylimesailing.com.And that’s not all! We’ve got more in store for you such as sailing and power boat excursions* which include captivating sunset cruises, immersive kayaking tours, and exhilarating snorkel adventures. Departing from the KLSC docks, these fantastic outings are easily accessible to all our guests. Don’t miss out on these extraordinary excursions, create unforgettable memories.*Booked through Morning Star Charters and guests staying at KLSC receive a 10% discount. Call or text 305-451-7057 or click here for more info.Upcoming Florida Keys Events
28th Annual Key West Songwriters FestivalMay 1, 2024 – May 5, 2024 – Key WestJoin us for the ultimate 10-day celebration at the 42nd Annual Conch Republic Independence Celebration in Key West! From April 19, 2024, to April 28, 2024, experience the iconic Conch Shell Blowing Contest and Drag Races on Duval, the majestic Naval Parade in Key West Harbor, and the historic Schooner Wharf Wreckers Race Series. This event promises non-stop fun for all ages, with pirates, admirals, and island royalty coming together for an unforgettable celebration of freedom and independence. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience why “We Seceded… Where Others Failed.” For more information and event details, visit their official website and get ready to be a part of 42 years of FUN-Dependence at sea!
Key West Key Lime FestivalJuly 3-July 7, 2024 – Key WestJoin us on Saturday, July 20th, as runners, walkers, and paddleboard enthusiasts come together to showcase their abilities and pay tribute to Ernest Hemingway’s love for sports at the Hemingway 5k Sunset Run and Paddleboard Race. These thrilling athletic competitions are an integral part of Hemingway Days! For additional information, please visit their website.
Hemingway 5k Sunset Run and Paddleboard RaceJuly 20, 2024 – Key WestGet ready for a burst of citrusy fun! Key West’s annual Key Lime Festival returns, celebrating the birthplace of the iconic Key lime pie. Join the party with a Key lime pie drop, zesty cocktail strolls, special brunches and dinners, and of course, the legendary Key lime pie eating championship on July 4th! Visit their website for the full scoop on this deliciously fun event.
Win Stays at Key Lime Sailing Club
To our past and present guests: Here’s a chance to come back and vacation at KLSC for free! Send us pictures of your stay here and win a free 3-night stay by participating in our 14th Annual KLSC Photo Contest. Check here for details.Got a talent for video making? Enter our KLSC Video Contest and get a chance to win a free 5-night stay! Check here for details.We at Key Largo Cottages at Key Lime Sailing Club love our guests and we would love to see you back again for another fun-filled and relaxing Florida Keys vacation!Reservations is standing by at keylargocottages@keylimesailingclub.com or call 1-305-451-3438. Thank you and see y’all in the Florida Keys!Follow Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages on Social Media:Learn ASA Certified Sailing at American Sailing Academy. Call us at 305-896-5555.Enjoy a Snorkel or Sunset Cruise both bay side and ocean side as well as sailboat rentals from 22 foot to 40 foot through Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.South Dade Marina, Wet and Dry Slips Available. Call 305-247-8730Sommerset Sails, makers of excellent quality sails for your boat.Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages | 305-451-3438 | 99306 Overseas Highway, Key LargoFlorida | www.keylimesailingclub.comKey Lime Sailing Club and Cottages | 99306 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037 Be the first to comment!
FOLLOWING SEA? – Janice Anne Wheeler
“Don’t you wish that on me!” A story found in SPARRING WITH MOTHER NATURE by Janice Anne Wheeler
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NOAA increases the frequency of nautical chart updates
NOAA is increasing the frequency of nautical chart updates
Electronic navigational chart updates will now be available for download Monday through FridayNOAA electronic navigational charts (NOAA ENC®) are vector data sets that support all types of marine navigation. Originally designed for large commercial vessels, ENCs are used in computer navigation programs and mobile applications on many types of ships, including recreational vessels. NOAA ENCs provide real time ship positioning, as well as collision and grounding avoidance.
Updates for NOAA ENCs have historically been published weekly but updates are now being pushed daily, Monday through Friday. These updates include weekly Notice to Mariners corrections and additional critical changes, as well as the routine addition of newly compiled data, such as hydrographic or shoreline surveys. Critical updates include any changes that may pose a danger to navigation and that mariners should be informed of as soon as possible. This may include newly discovered rocks, wrecks, shoals, or other dangers to navigation, as well as changes in the positions or characteristics of aids to navigation (buoys, beacons, and lights). NOAA applies critical corrections to its NOAA ENC products and these updates are released as ENC revision files.
All non-critical data is categorized as “routine” and includes the results of ordinary hydrographic and shoreline surveys, which can be extensive. Routine source data is ONLY applied to NOAA ENCs and not to paper and raster nautical charts. Any specific dangers revealed during routine surveys or the application of other routine data are extracted from the data and classified as critical corrections to be applied to all products.
The chart updates viewer shows the areas that have changed on each ENC since its last new edition was published and can be found here: https://distribution.charts.
noaa.gov/weekly_updates/. NOAA ENCs may be downloaded through the Office of Coast Survey’s Chart Downloader page. These downloads are available through individual compressed files or pre-packaged compressed files here: https://charts.noaa.gov/ENCs/
ENCs.shtml. NOAA Office of Coast Survey is the nation’s nautical chart-maker. Originally formed by President Thomas Jefferson in 1807, Coast Survey updates charts, surveys the coastal seafloor, responds to maritime emergencies, and searches for underwater obstructions that pose a danger to navigation.
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