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An Angel Showed Up – Janice Anne Wheeler
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SPARRING WITH MOTHER NATURE’s latest addition. I’m very honored that you’re following along. Thank you from the bottom of my writer’s heart.
The voyages of a Classic Wooden Sailing Yacht can be transformational as well as educational. Since August 2024, STEADFAST has been undergoing extensive repair and refit. In boating terminology we are hauled out “on the hard” in Cambridge, Maryland, USA. What a great place to be aground! The archives contain extensive details on what we have undertaken.
My weekly posts intermingle sailing tales with the challenges, lessons, joys and intricacies of restoring 90-year-old STEADFAST.….please weigh in as we manage and learn from this unexpected joust. Thank you! ~J
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🏆Top Marinas Voted by Boaters – Marina Life
Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina, named in this Top Marinas article, is a CRUISERS NET SPONSOR and sits in the center of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The marina’s state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive amenities are complemented by the lowcountry charm of the island.
🏆Top Marinas Voted by Boaters – Marina Life
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Into the Mist – PassageMaker
Even the most experienced boater must acknowledge the risks that fog poses.
Into the Mist
Bob Arrington, Jan 27, 2025Comments from Cruisers (1)
- Reply to Winston
Great advise and suggestions: We were caught early one Sunday in a thick fog on the Chesapeake back in 1989 and used a watch for time, boat speed, water depth, and our paper charts to record where we should be along with two crew members watching from bow on both Port and Starboard.
Made it back to Annapolis without a big hitch although in our approach to Bay Bridge, the large dark area in the fog was a bridge pier not an anchored container ship "whew"… Should have known that given the water depth "LOL"
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Sailing Vessel Walrus Rescued, E of Wilmington, NC
01/29/2025 03:11 PM ESTWILMINGTON, N.C. – The Coast Guard rescued two men approximately 103 miles east of Wilmington, N.C., Tuesday. The pair called for help when their 32-foot sailboat, Walrus, began sinking and they were unable to keep up with floodingBe the first to comment!
Early Bird Ticket Special for Trawlerfest Ft. Lauderdale! – Cruising World
Trawlerfest is making its debut in Ft. Lauderdale this March 4-8, 2025, at Bahia Mar Marina. This is the perfect opportunity to learn from industry experts, discover new & used boats, and network with fellow boating enthusiasts in a beautiful new location.
Take advantage of our early bird special and save 10% on a 5-Day VIP Pass! With exclusive access to seminars, expert-led sessions, and a hands-on experience with boats, Trawlerfest is the event you won’t want to miss.
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The Watch. News You Can Use From NOAA Planet Stewards – 28 January 2025
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January 27, 2024 Weekly Email Newsletter, City of Gulfport, Boca Ciega Bay, FL
The City of Gulfport and Gulfport Municipal Marina, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always have a full calendar of events for all ages. 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 
January 27, 2025 | 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 fo weekly dance schedule.
Gulfport Community Update Click here to read more.
Gulfport Arts & Heritage Click here to see upcoming events.
Pinellas County Hurricane Home Repair Program
Up to $30,000 grant for repairs not covered by insurance or FEMA
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City of Gulfport Flood Zone Permitting Packet and Appeal Process
PDF Document Gulfport City Council Mayor
Sam Henderson
826-7208
Ward 1
April Thanos
826-7138
Ward 2
Christine Brown
826-7311
Ward 3
(Open Seat)
262-2479
Ward 4 Michael Fridovich
826-7355
City Manager’s Gulfport Community Update Gulfport Community Update: January 19 – 25, 2025 Due to the resignation of Councilmember Paul Ray, Gulfport City Council will appoint a candidate to fill the vacant Ward III seat. Candidates must be registered voters in Gulfport and have resided in Ward III for at least one year prior to appointment. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume in person to the City Clerk’s office or email tcarrico@mygulfport.us n
o later than 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 29. Councilmembers will review and vote for an applicant at the Tuesday, February 4 City Council meeting. The term ends in March 2026. For information call 893-1012 or email tcarrico@mygulfport.us. Read more Upcoming Official Meetings 
City of Gulfport: Meetings Calendar February 2025
• February 4, 2025 – Council Meeting – 6:00pm
• February 5, 2025 – Planning and Zoning Board – Cancelled
• February 11, 2025 – Senior Advisory Committee – 8:00am – Senior Center – 5501 27th Avenue South
• February 12, 2025 – Board of Adjustment – Cancelled
• February 17, 2025 – City Hall Closed – President’s Day Holiday
• February 20, 2025 – Council Meeting – 6:00 pm
All meetings are open to the public and are held in the City Hall, City Council Chambers, 2401 53rd Street South, In Person, unless otherwise noted. Meetings may occasionally be added, cancelled or rescheduled after this list is published. Please check the city’s website https://mygulfport.us for updated information.
This Weeks Events & Meetings 
Visit our Website Gulfport Tuesday Fresh Market Tuesday, January 28th | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Downtown Waterfront District, Beach Blvd. S.
The City of Gulfport, in conjunction with the Gulfport Merchants Chamber of Commerce (GMC), will host a special, smaller-scale Tuesday Fresh Market on Tuesday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The market will be located along the right-of-way on Beach Boulevard in downtown Gulfport. Enjoy a variety of local vendors and fresh goods in a cozy, community-oriented setting!
Italian Language Classes Thursday, January 30th | 6 – 8 p.m.
Gulfport Senior Center, 5501 27th Ave. S.
The Italian American Society of St. Petersburg would like to invite you to our free Italian language classes held at the Gulfport Senior Center. We offer beginner, intermediate and advanced classes for students of all ages. The classes are held on Thursday evenings 6 – 8 pm. You do not have to be a member of the society to participate, but we highly recommend it! Members get discounts at area restaurants, businesses and services like Pia’s Trattoria! For more information please visit our website, Facebook and Instagram or send your questions to info@iasosp.org.
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Modern Learning – 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
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This does not happen often… Beautiful