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LNM: eBNMs now available to all US waterways
We at NAVCEN are thrilled to announce significant advancements in our ability to deliver Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNMs) across all US waterways. This achievement is the culmination of years of effort, and we’re proud to relay that every single one of the USCG’s 37 Sectors and 9 Districts are now actively transmitting BNMs. As part of our commitment to harnessing technology for safer navigation, we have augmented the required VHF radio delivery method to providing real-time information directly to registered devices. This ensures that mariners and the public can access real-time safety data wherever they are, at the touch of a button. For those involved in route planning, we’ve also introduced an archive on the NAVCEN website containing all BNM data, making it even easier to check the status of navigable waterways before setting sail. NAVCEN is dedicated to leveraging technology to bolster the safety and efficiency of our maritime community, and we invite you to explore these enhancements by visiting the Broadcast Notice to Mariners section on the Navigation Center website: Broadcast Notice to Mariners | Navigation Center (https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/)
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The USS North Carolina’s Next Battle, Wilmington, NC
America’s most-decorated battleship from World War II helped win the war in the Pacific. Now, the USS North Carolina is fighting for resiliency amid rising water levels.
The USS North Carolina sits along the Cape Fear River. (Julia Wall for The Assembly)
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‘Millions Have Been Made’: Frank Stick changes careers by Gilbert M. Gaul
Second in our series: Frank Stick was looking to land more than a few bluefish when he visited the Outer Banks in the 1920s, the illustrator and sportsman saw opportunity here.
Frank Stick is shown fishing along the New Jersey coast in the 1920s. Photo courtesy of the Maud Hayes Stick Collection at the Outer Banks History Center/N.C. State Archives
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Uncovering the improbable tale of multifaceted Frank Stick by Gilbert M Gaul
New series: Two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Gil Gaul dives into newspaper clippings, archives and other sources to reveal the complex story of the New Jersey artist, outdoorsman, developer and speculator who filled miles of Outer Banks beaches with vacation houses.
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What’s Happening In Your Parks! Charleston County Parks, Charleston SC
Palmetto Park Jam
Palmetto Park Jam is your ticket to an afternoon of rhythm, soul, and unforgettable memories by the marsh at Palmetto Islands County Park this Sunday, October 15th! Immerse yourself in the legendary sounds of the Allman Brothers while discovering unique crafts from local vendors along with food and drinks. Gold Pass members get in free!
Harvest Festival
Clear your calendar for a bumper crop of fall fun! On November 4, our annual Harvest Festival will serve up a foot-stompin’, finger-licking, pumpkin-decorating, hayride-taking, kid-crafting afternoon that’s perfect for the entire family.
Be a Magic Maker! Are you ready to sprinkle some extra holiday cheer this season? Join our team at the Holiday Festival of Lights. You can be a seasonal force behind a jolly good time for thousands of festival-goers! Come be a part of something tree-mendous.
Monarch Migration
Did you know? South Carolina is on the flight path for the annual monarch butterfly migration! On October 20, join a naturalist to learn more about these winged wonders, their extraordinary journey, and how you can play a part in important monarch tag and release research.
Last call!
Time to reel it in: October 21 marks the final Cast Off Fishing Tournament of 2023…and your last chance to catch the Big One! Grab your rod and tackle and head to the Mount Pleasant Pier to drop a line and claim your prize.
Tickets, please
You say: It’s not even Halloween! We say: It’s never too early to plan your visit to the Holiday Festival of Lights! Tickets for this year’s event are now available on our website, so you and your merry band of revelers can begin planning your annual evening under the lights!
Heads Up! Palmetto Islands County Park will be closed until 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 15 so that we may host the Palmetto Park Jam. For ticketed guests, the park gates open at 11 a.m.
Mark Your Calendars October 12 Starlight Yoga
October 13 Lighthouse Inlet Bird Walk
October 13 Plankton Powered
October 15 Palmetto Park Jam
October 15 Sunset Harbor Cruise Fundraiser
October 21 Park & Play
October 21 Bird Photography
October 26 Trekking and Tracking
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Charleston County Parks and Recreation
Sarah Reynolds Public Information Coordinator Headquarters 861 Riverland Dr , Charleston , SC 29412 Office: +1 8437628089 sreynolds@CCPRC.com | CharlestonCountyParks.com Click Here To View the South Carolina Cruisers Net Marina Directory Listing For Cooper River Marina
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A special time to remember the 1896 E.S. Newman rescue
Joan Collins, second from right, and members of her family, from left, Patrick Jefferson, Deborah Jefferson, Marshall Collins, and far right, Sharon Warner, are shown onboard the deck of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Richard Etheridge at the Baltimore Shipyard with Lt. Zackary Kearney, the vessel’s commander. Photo: Sharon Warner
Click here A special time to remember the 1896 E.S. Newman rescue by Joan Collins
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AIWA October 2023 Newsletter
Cruisers Net is proud to be a member of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association whose lobbying work is crucial to keeping the Waterway navigable and safe. Your membership dollars directly support their vital work. Please join and encourage your boating neighbors to do likewise, regardless of their homeport.
AIWA October 2023 Newsletter
All eyes on Washington, DC a they pass a Continuing Resolution and select a new Speaker of the HouseWith the recent movement by the House of Representatives to remove Rep. Kevin McCarthy as Speaker of the House, Congress has offered us all more questions than answers in the coming weeks. The good news for us is that Congress did pass a Continuing Resolution that has funded the government through November 17th. For now, work continues on waterway projects with funding from FY23, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and additional supplemental funding. We look forward to progress on the FY24 appropriations bills prior to our annual meeting November 13-15, but we need to identify a new Speaker of the House first.
In the meantime, below is a chart showing the current funding for the AIWW/IWW and NJIWW in the president’s budget and House and Senate bills.
AIWA ANNUAL MEETING
November 13-15, 2023
Wilmington, NC, Aloft HotelRegistration & Sponsorship InformationOne month to go until the AIWA Annual Meeting on November 13-15. Early registration and the hotel room block ends on October 13.
The agenda has a number of great topics, but we wanted to highlight the keynote address by Colonel Brad Morgan, District Commander of the Wilmington District. We are excited about his participation and all of our federal partners!
In addition, we will host a panel led by Dr. Todd Bridges on Nature Based Solutions, and American Cruise Lines will share information about the recent completion of their coastal catamarans specifically designed for inland waterways. Plus much more!
More information is available on the annual meeting website here. Please make your plans soon to join us in Wilmington. We look forward to seeing you next month!
From our Partners at U.S. Coast Guard:
Updated information regarding waterway closures at Causton Bluff Bridge near Thunderbolt, GeorgiaSpecial Notation: In September, the AIWA and numerous waterway stakeholders were informed about closures to the waterway due to construction at the Causton Bluff Bridge near Thunderbolt, Georgia. Through meetings and communications with the Georgia DOT (GADOT), project contractors, and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the GADOT made modifications to their construction plan to allow for increased transiting times for recreational and commercial users. We are grateful to everyone who worked on the modifications and increased openings. Below is a notice from the USCG and graphic depicting the schedule for openings. The Coast Guard is revising a temporary safety zone encompassing the Causton Bluff Bridge, on the Wilmington River, Savannah, GA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters for the planned demolition and removal of structural components of the original bridge, in preparation of the construction of a new span. This rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Savannah or a designated representative.
On September 15, 2023, the Coast Guard published a temporary interim rule (TIR) with requests for comment. The TIR established a temporary safety zone encompassing the Causton Bluff Bridge, on the Wilmington River, Savannah, GA. When the rule was published, the Coast Guard immediately began receiving comments on the safety zone posted on the docket and emails sent directly to the Coast Guard. In order to address the concerns raised by the commenters, the Coast Guard made the determination not to enforce the original TIR until an updated enforcement schedule could be published through a new TIR. This new TIR takes into consideration the 24 comments received thus far on the previous TIR and revises the existing safety zone to provide the public with a schedule that equitably balances the needs of the Georgia Department of Transportation (GA DOT) and the waterway users.
- Dates: This temporary interim rule is effective without actual notice from October 3, 2023 through November 30, 2023. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from October 2, 2023, until October 3, 2023. Comments and related material must reach the Coast Guard on or before October 18, 2023.
- Public Participation and Request for Comments: We view public participation as essential to effective rulemaking and will consider all comments and material received during the comment period. Your comment can help shape the outcome of this rulemaking. If you submit a comment, please include the docket number for this rulemaking, indicate the specific section of this document to which each comment applies, and provide a reason for each suggestion or recommendation. Submitting comments. We encourage you to submit comments through the Federal Decision-Making Portal. To do so, go to https://www.regulations.gov, type USCG–2023–0466 in the search box and click ‘‘Search.’’ Next, look for this document in the Search Results column, and click on it. Then click on the Comment option. If you cannot submit your material by using the Federal Decision-Making Portal, call or email the person in the point of contact below for alternate instructions.
- Point of Contact: If you have questions on this rule, call or email LTJG Anthony Harris, Office of Waterways Management, Marine Safety Unit Savannah, U.S. Coast Guard; telephone 912–652–4353 ext. 240, Anthony.E.Harris@uscg.mil.
– U.S. Coast Guard District Seven
The graphic above shows the times when the Causton Bluff Bridge area will be closed for transiting (shown in red). The graphic was created by Ted Arisaka and has been reviewed by Georgia DOT for accuracy. Join the AIWA, Support the Waterway! 
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