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Sep 23, 2023by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 32.0621,-81.0299999
Causton Bluff Bridge – A Perspective by James Newsome

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The old Causton Bluff bascule bridge has had numerous breakdowns in the past, so its removal has been welcomed by ICW travelers. As you can see from James’ photos, the demolition work is in a very narrow space, requiring intermittent closures of the Waterway. Our thanks to James Newsome for this article reposted from Facebook See NAV ALERT: AICW MM 579.9, Closures Postponed

These pictures offer a bird’s eye view of the challenge facing GA DOT and their contractor. The old roadway, bridges, and foundation of Causton Bluff Draw Bridge must be removed before the 2nd high span bridge can be completed.

The contractor needs to close the ICW to stage a barge to collect debris from the demolition work, so the ICW will have to be closed. The questions are how many times a day and for how long will the waterway be opened for boat traffic to transit the area.
James Newsome

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Sep 21, 2023by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
BoatUS: What’s Different About Fall Boating? 3 On-Water Safety Tips
BoatUS is the leading advocate for boating safety in the US and A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
Wearing a life jacket is important for fall fishing and boating. After an accidental overboard in cold waters, it could buy you just enough time to help you safely get back aboard.
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Sep 21, 2023by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
Road to Makatoka: Logging the Green Swamp, 1910-1930
The Waccamaw Lumber Co.’s mill, Bolton, N.C., early 20th century. From Waccamaw Lumber Co. Photographs and Journal, Rubenstein Library, Duke University
Road to Makatoka: Logging the Green Swamp, 1910-1930 by David Cecelski
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Sep 19, 2023by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 27.5,-82.57229999
Luxury Accommodations at Twin Dolphin Marina, off Tampa Bay on the Manatee River

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Twin Dolphin Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, sits perched on the southern shores of Manatee River, just short of the Highway 41 Business bridge. We get lots of praise for this fine marina and their commitment to facility upgrades, see FOCUS ON.

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Sep 18, 2023by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
How to Radio for Help in a Life-Threatening Emergency – Cruising World
Making a proper mayday call will help facilitate a quick rescue. U.S. Coast Guard
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By U.S. Coast Guard Office of Search and Rescue from Cruising World
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Sep 16, 2023by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
Shared Photo: Sunset over Skull Creek

Looking over Skull Creek on Hilton Head Island by Mike Britt
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Sep 15, 2023by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
MSIB re Causton Bluff Bridge Closures
Our thanks to Ted Arisaka for this Marine Safety Bulletin. See NAV ALERT: AICW MM 579.9
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Sep 15, 2023by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 34.7217,-76.70399999
Long a destination, Morehead City on road to change, AICW MM 205

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The Atlantic Hotel, a long-gone Morehead City attraction, is shown in 1909. Photo: Tabitha Marie DeVisconti Papers, East Carolina University Digital Collections
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Sep 11, 2023by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
New Sat Image Shows Extent of Aussie’s Progress More Than Three Years Later – Peter Swanson

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Sep 6, 2023by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
BoatUS Receives $10 Million NOAA Grant for Derelict Vessel Removal
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Sep 6, 2023by: Larry Dorminy No Comments 35.533,-76.5359999
“The Salty Crab” Waterfront Restaurant Opens at Dowry Creek Marina, Belhaven, NC AICW MM 131.5

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A longtime CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, Dowry Creek Marina is owned by the Zeltner family who want to roll out the red carpet to transients, offering whatever you might need during your visit. This highly praised and transient friendly marina lies off the AICW/Pungo River north of Belhaven, NC.
“The Salty Crab” Waterfront Restaurant Opens at Dowry Creek Marina in Belhaven
The Salty Crab Restaurant at the Dowry Creek Marina is Now OPEN. The picturesque new 5000 sq foot waterfront restaurant and bar served over 850 customers over the Labor Day Weekend as a steady stream of folks came by boat off the ICW and by road to enjoy the food and check out the new facility. Dowry Creek has plenty of dock space for visiting boats up to 195 ft with 9′ channel depth on the approach. In addition to 30 transient slips for overnight dockage, they have plenty of space for boats stopping in to get VALVTEC fuel and/or fill their own tanks at the restaurant There is also plenty of protected anchorage space in Upper Dowry Creek near the marina and easy access for dinghy parking at the pier. The Salty Crab features Chef Cody Johnson, and is open 7 days a week from 11 am until 10 pm serving a variety of seafood dishes, burgers, sandwiches, salads and more; and features a full bar with 22 beers on tap, a great wine selection and all of your favorite mixed drinks. Pizza, steaks and a full dinner menu will be added over the coming weeks in preparation for the fall boating season as the ICW fills with boats heading south towards the sunshine and warm winter temperatures. With the news, space is going fast, so make your reservations now if you want to reserve an overnight slip for the upcoming season.
Stephen Zeltner
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Sep 3, 2023by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
NOAA: Ocean Today – Rip Current Survival Guide Videos for Adults and Kids

The best way to survive a rip current is to relax and float – don’t try to swim against the current. Watch this video to learn more about what to do if you’re caught in a rip current.
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Sep 3, 2023by: Larry Dorminy No Comments
Maxeon Announces 3GigaWatt Factory in Albuquerque, NM
Our thanks to Lyall and Katie Burgess, owners of Sun Powered Yachts, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, for bringing this good news to our attention.
Maxeon has announced a solar panel factory to be built in New Mexico, so that’s panels made here in the USA, a bonus, and with a potential production output of 3 gigawatts – which to put into context is 6.3 million of the 470W panels being made each year!
Lyall Burgess
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