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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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Asking the Quiet Part Out Loud: Will A Vessel Safety Check Save You From a Random Boat Boarding?
BoatUS is the leading advocate for boating safety in the US and A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR! And the work done by this US Power Squadron to promote boating and boating safety through America’s Boating Club is outstanding.
The U.S. Power Squadrons/America’s Boating Club can help boaters get a free, no-penalty vessel safety check (credit: USPS/America’s Boating Club)
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Did you know #19?
Here are a few new benefits for members of the Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club”. It is not expensive and the new friendships, discounts, and fun events make it a good value for those visiting the Bahamas .
Did you know……here’s an announcement of a NEW benefit.The next time you are in Eleuthera, cruise on over to Romora Bay Marina on Harbour Island where current members can receive a special dockage rate. When you call to make a reservation be sure to tell them you are a member and have your membership card ready to present when you check in. Thank you to Lorria Whitfield, Marina Manager, for making this offer available to RMHYC members.
In addition to the marina benefit you can also receive a discount at Tingum Village and Ma Ruby’s Restaurant on a golf cart rental, dinner and lodging for you and your guests. Tingum Village is a quick walk from Romora Bay Marina. Thank you to Juanita Percentie for offering our members this great benefit.
Complete details on both of these benefits can be found on the club website under Member Benefits Bahamas Central, make sure you are logged in. Marina Benefits Bahamas Central
Remember to inform them you are a member of Royal Marsh Harbour Yacht Club and show your current membership card when you arrive.
Until next time,MaryEmail: communications@rmhyc.com Be sure to join the RMHYC Facebook group for the most up to date informationabout our club and what’s going on in Abaco.
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Marooned Aussies Back on the Move: 22 Inches in 60 Seconds,’HAPPY’ – 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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April 22, 2024 Weekly Email Newsletter, City of Gulfport, Boca Ciega Bay, FL
Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located in the heart of downtown Gulfport. The marina and harbor, found on the northern shores of Boca Ciega Bay, are easily accessible from the Western Florida ICW, just north of Tampa Bay.
Weekly news & updates 
April 22, 2024 | City of Gulfport, FL – Gateway to the Gulf Newsletter 
Upcoming Events See what’s happening this month.
Senior Center E-news Click here to see what’s happening next.
Library Calendar of Events Upcoming activities at the Gulfport Library.
Recreation Center Click here to see all classes and activities.
Casino Ballroom Weekly Dances Click here to see the weekly dance schedule.
Gulfport Community Update Click here to read more.
Gulfport Historical Society Click here to see upcoming events.
Florida Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors Sales Tax Exemption Period ends on
Tuesday, June 30, 2024.
Have questions? The 2022-2024 Florida Home Hardening Sales Tax Exemption FAQs for Consumers might help.
Read More Gulfport City Council Mayor
Sam Henderson
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Ward 1
April Thanos
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Ward 2
Christine Brown
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Ward 3 Paul
Ray
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Vice Mayor
Ian O’Hara
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City Manager’s Gulfport Community Update Gulfport Community Update: April 14 – 20, 2024 Pinellas County’s 2020 Local Mitigation Strategy (LMS) Plan is under revision as part of the 2025 5-year update. The purpose of the LMS is to reduce death, injury and property losses caused by natural hazards in Pinellas County. To better serve residents, the LMS needs your comments and input. To participate visit https://forms.office.
com/g/dDdFER20bm for English; or https://forms.office.com/g/ 24nnPi0q5f for Spanish. City of Gulfport residents are limited to once a week lawn watering. For more information visit https://www.swfwmd.
state.fl.us/business/ epermitting/district-water- restrictions. Read More This Weeks Events & Meetings 
Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market Tuesday, April 23rd | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Downtown Waterfront District, Beach Blvd. S.
Join us weekly at our open-air fresh market for the region’s freshest produce, arts & crafts from local creators and a fresh array of locally sourced botanicals along the shops and restaurants of scenic Beach Boulevard.
More info 
Ballroom Dance Lessons w/ Carol Baker Tuesday, April 23rd | noon – 3 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.
$15 admission | $25 for couples
Call 727-798-3660
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Beginner Foxtrot
1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Quickstep
2:30 – 3 p.m. Dancing
Weekly dance info 
Argentine Tango Dance & Lesson w/ Kathleen & Steve Prucher
Tuesday, April 23rd | 6:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom 5500 Shore Blvd. S.
$10 admission
Call 727-742-3368
Weekly dance info 
Website: https://swingtime.
info Email: Events@SwingTime.info
Swing Dance w/ Swing Time Wednesday, April 24th | 7 – 11 p.m.
Gulfport Casino Ballroom, 5500 Shore Blvd. S.
Lessons 7 p.m. | Dancing 8 – 11 p.m.
$10 admission
Weekly dance info 
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Firm to start driving test piles for new Alligator River bridge – Coastal Review
With a closed vertical clearance of 14ft, the 2.8-mile bridge across the Alligator River has had lengthy closures to undergo repairs several times in recent years and, with a closure mandate in winds over 25 knots, Alligator River Bridge was almost always an “event” on ICW cruises, events that lead many southbound cruisers to be quests of Elizabeth City Mariners Wharf and guests of the Rose Buddies. See “The Legend of the Rose Buddies” Monument.
The Lindsay C. Warren Bridge over the Alligator River swings open for a pleasure craft. Photo: NCDOT
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CoasalReview.orgSee also Federal grant to accelerate Alligator River bridge project, AICW MM 84
Click Here To Open A Chart View Window Zoomed To the Location of Alligator River Bridge
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Tie up at Staniel Cay Yacht Club, Bahamas
Staniel Cay Yacht Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, looks forward to seeing you all as you visit the Bahamas!
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BoatUS News: TowBoatUS Expands Its Reach Into Florida’s 10,000 Islands and Everglades National Park
BoatUS is the leading advocate for boating safety in the US and A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR! Newly opened TowBoatUS Everglades City shaves on-water response time by 2 hours.
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