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Ship off Cape Fear by Winston Fowler
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Exploring the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway by Martin Fuller
A different perspective of the ICW by friends from across the pond, this report covers the ICW from Albemarle Sound to Virginia, including the Dismal Swamp Canal where the Welcome Center, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, keeps watch over cruisers.
Exploring the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
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Adventures in Fog Navigation by Douglas M. Wartelle
When fog sets in, these 11 tips can help you at the helm.
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Whistling Past the Hatteras Graveyard by Peter Swanson
I don’t have a problem going “outside” when transiting the East Coast. But there is one section I won’t do outside—the Outer Banks. See Grounded Vessel Afloat Again, Ocracoke Island, NC. Our thanks to Peter Swanson for sharing his knowledge.
A week after Vivens Aqua went aground, two buddy-boating recreational fishing vessels—Bite Me and Reel Lucky—suffered the same fate on another Outer Banks beach. Their owners had become disoriented in fog.
Whistling Past the Hatteras Graveyard
from Loose Cannon by Peter SwansonOcean Literacy Resources Available from NOAA Ocean Service Education!
These materials present an extensive framework to share the vision of an ocean-literate society and the range of knowledge required to be considered ocean literate.
Ocean Literacy and NGSS Alignment Resources are Now Available from NOAA Ocean Service Education!
NOAA Ocean Service Education is excited to announce the availability of the Ocean Literacy Guide, The Handbook for Increasing Ocean Literacy, the Ocean Literacy Scope and Sequence for Grades K–12, and the Alignment of Ocean Literacy to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). These materials present an extensive framework to share the vision of an ocean-literate society and the range of knowledge required to be considered ocean literate.
These materials were developed by the National Marine Educators Association (NMEA) with Support from NOAA, the North American Association for Environmental Education, the Lawrence Hall of Science, the College of Exploration, and innumerable scientists and educators.
You can access all of these resources as well as the Climate Literacy Essential Principles in English and in Spanish on the Ocean Service Education Literacy Resource Page. We strongly recommend you visit the NMEA Ocean Literacy Page for additional resources and more information about Ocean Literacy efforts.
The Ocean Literacy Essential Principles and Fundamental Concepts presents a vision of an ocean-literate society. Along with the Handbook for Increasing Ocean Literacy, Ocean Literacy Scope and Sequence, the Alignment of Ocean Literacy to the Next Generation Science Standards, it outlines a framework for achieving Ocean Literacy. These documents are practical, research-based resources to influence learning
and teaching about the ocean through our schools, museums, aquariums, science centers, parks, and other informal learning spaces. Understanding the ocean is essential to comprehending and protecting this planet on which we live.
The Handbook for Increasing Ocean Literacy is a resource for everyone to help teach, learn, and communicate about the ocean. While originally intended for classroom teachers and informal educators for the development of educational materials, programs, exhibits, and activities, these resources can be used by anyone, anywhere, who seeks to increase
ocean literacy.
The Ocean Literacy Scope and Sequence is an instructional tool that provides guidance to educators to help their students’ achieve a full understanding about the ocean in ever more complex ways across years of thoughtful, coherent science instruction. The content is provided as conceptual flow diagrams for each of the seven Ocean Literacy Essential Principles in four grade bands: K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12.
The Alignment of Ocean Literacy to the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) details the correlations between the NGSS – specifically the Disciplinary Core Ideas (DCI) and Performance Expectations (PE), and the concepts included in the Ocean Literacy Guide and Ocean Literacy Scope & Sequence. This alignment focuses attention on places in the NGSS where Ocean Literacy is essential to understanding the DCI, but the connection may not be obvious.
NOAA Climate Stewards Education Program
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NOAA Predicts a Foot of Sea Level Rise Along U.S. Coastlines by 2050
The U.S. government has released its latest forecast for sea level rise through 2150, updating a report last revised in 2017.
Tidal flooding in Miami, 2016 (B137 / CC BY SA 4.0)
NOAA Predicts a Foot of Sea Level Rise Along U.S. Coastlines by 2050
Maritime ExecutiveComments from Cruisers (4)
- Reply to Larry
David, you're right… just BS.
This is Mother Nature and she's been doing this since the beginning of time. Some years wet, some dry. That's life.
- Reply to Eddie
The oceans are rising faster than scientists predicted. If you live along the coast, any coast, now would be a good time to think about moving inland to higher ground.
- Reply to Perry
Yep it happens everything we have a nor’easter and a tropical storm and hurricanes. Expect we will have some rising tides this year as well.
- Reply to David
The tide rises and falls every day…knock off the bullshirt. Nothing that comes from the government can be believed with any certainty.
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BoatUS News: New USCG Fire Extinguisher Regulations
A new U.S. Coast Guard regulation beginning April 20 for disposable fire extinguishers mandates a 12-year expiration date from the date of manufacture.
BoatUS: New U.S. Coast Guard Fire Extinguisher Regulation Effective April 20
BoatUsSlow Ride through the Okeechobee
Our thanks to Captain Chris of Captain Chris Yacht Services for sharing his excellent article on the Okeechobee Waterway. The OWW has been closed since January but is scheduled to reopen at the end of March, see OWW Closure.
Slow Ride through the Okeechobee
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NC Coast’s People: Last Daughter of Davis Ridge by David Cecelski
Few coastal visitors know that the secluded hammock of Davis Ridge was once home to an extraordinary community founded by liberated slaves.
Mullet fishing camp at Shackleford Banks, near Beaufort, circa 1875-80. From George Brown Goode, ed., The Fisheries and Fishery Industries of the United States, (Washington, D.C.: Commission of Fish and Fisheries, 1884-87), sec. 5, vol. 2.
Our coast’s people: Last daughter of Davis Ridge
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Wine Down Wednesday is Back in March! Charleston County Parks and Recreation, Charleston, SC
Wine Down Wednesday series returns for Spring 2022. Wine, live music and food trucks at Old Towne Creek County Park. Charleston County Parks is A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR!
[WEST ASHLEY] – Charleston County Parks is excited to bring back a spring full of Wine Down Wednesdays at Old Towne Creek County Park! Take a much-needed “hump day” break and enjoy Wine Down Wednesday on March 16, March 30, April 13 and April 27 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Wine Down Wednesday is a family friendly event where guests can enjoy live music while exploring this unique county park off Old Towne Road in West Ashley. Admission fees also cover wine and a commemorative wine glass. At each event, two food trucks will also be on site with items available for purchase.
The Spring 2022 Wine Down Wednesday music and food lineup is:
- March 16: Music by Brent Saba and food from Area 51 Foods and Lumpia Dad
- March 30: Music by Austin Hahn and food from Foxes Fried and Roti Rolls
- April 13: Music by Chris Dodson and food from Lib’s Diner and Zimos Gyros
- April 27: Music by Lane Doss and food from Cast Iron and Tamashii
Admission for Wine Down Wednesday is $20 per person in advance, and $25 the day of the event.
Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs, tables and blankets. Dogs are welcome, but must remain on a leash at all times. If an event is canceled by Charleston County Parks, a refund will be provided. Outside alcohol is prohibited. Outside food is allowed.
Old Towne Creek County Park is located in West Ashley off Old Towne Road and is open for special events only. Wine Down Wednesday is a great opportunity for the public to be able to explore and enjoy this site. Old Towne Creek features 67 acres of beautiful open fields complemented by groves of live oak trees. The park will undergo construction later in 2022.
For more information on Wine Down Wednesday, or to register for this event, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com. This event is brought to you by your Charleston County Parks.
Owned by the Charleston County Park and Recreation Commission (CCPRC) and only open currently for special events, Old Towne Creek County Park is located at 1400 Old Towne Road, Charleston, SC 29407. The mission of CCPRC is to improve the quality of life in Charleston County by offering a diverse system of park facilities, programs and services. The large park system features over 11,000 acres of property and includes six regional parks, a skate park, three beach parks, four seasonally-lifeguarded beach areas, three dog parks, two landmark fishing piers, three waterparks, 19 boat landings, a climbing wall, a challenge course, an interpretive center, a historic plantation site, an equestrian center, cottages, a campground, a marina, as well as wedding, meeting and event facilities. The park system also offers a wide variety of recreational services – festivals, camps, classes, programs, and more. For more information on CCPRC, call 843-795-4386, or visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
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Charleston County Park & Recreation Commission / 861 Riverland Drive / Charleston, SC 29412 / (843) 795-4386
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