Dynamite Hole is a marked channel opening in the south jetty. The shoaling location is described below by Captain Mullins. May 1, 2013 There is a large shoal that has grown on the seaward side of Ft.Sumter adjacent to the Dynamite Hole area. We found it and spent 6 hours high and dry and had [...]

Dowry Creek Marina is a fine family owned and family run marina that has received MANY laudatory reviews here on the Cruisers’ Net. This facility lies off the AICW/Pungo River, north of Belhaven. This is one of my favorite places to stop whenever heading north or south from Albemarle Plantation. Staff is very friendly and [...]

I agree with Captain “Rapid Roy’s” comments below, in that if you have a well functioning GPS chartplotter aboard, entry into Cowen Creek is a pretty basic operation. My remarks in the South Carolina Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net Anchorage Directory are meant for those who do not have one of these electronic marvels. In this [...]

SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, Bennett Brothers Yachts/Cape Fear Marina, lies on the eastern banks of the Cape Fear River, just above the downtown Wilmington waterfront. Not only is this a first class marina, but the on-site repair yard is second to none. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THIS FACILITY’S FREE WEEK’S DOCKAGE OFFER AT [...]

Inlet Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, flanks the eastern shores of the AICW, a short hop north of St. Augustine Inlet, and hard by the southern side of the high-rise Vilano Beach Bridge. There is newly opened restaurant on-site, and a new Publix supermarket within walking distance. You can easily provision while filling [...]

Marina Operations/Marina Jacks abuts the east-northeastern shores, to the northeast of red unlighted daybeacon #8A in Sarasota Bay, in the heart of downtown Sarasota, Florida. The mooring field, which is the subject of Captain Power’s report below, has been controversial, first, because it displaced a very popular anchorage, and secondly, some claim its cost benefit [...]

Have a food allergy and thinking of cruising outside your home country? Wondering how you’ll figure out labels in a foreign language? Labeling laws in most countries make it a little easier.

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Twin Dolphin Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, sits perches on the southern shores of Mantee River, just short of the Highway 41 Business bridge. Stayed at Twin Dolphin again this year for three nights, and as usual, the service was outstanding. The pool and Jacuzzi is a welcome change of pace from cruising [...]

We wish more cruisers would choose to depart the familiar confines of the AICW, and cruise west on Albemarle Sound to this impressive body of water’s many anchorages and ports of call. The Scuppernong River, which makes into the sounds southern banks, west of Alligator River, is one of the best destinations for Albemarle Sound [...]

This equipment staging area is in a narrow portion of the North Carolina AICW, immediately south of Carolina Beach Inlet. According to the original LNM, the dredging was scheduled to be completed by May 20, but from Cpat. Yount’s report, it sounds as if it will continue for awhile. Watch for future Notices. NC –MYRTLE [...]

Esplanade Marina lies on the southeastern shore of Smokehouse Bay; entrance channel to Smokehouse Bay leaves the unofficial Marco Island to Naples waterway west of marker #14. This is one of the best small town harbors in Florida. When entering Smokehouse Bay from the north, keep on the west side of the bay. There is [...]

Tierra Verde Marina is located directly on the Western Florida ICW, just west of the Pinellas Bayway Bridge, northwest of marker #22. This facility went through a major rebuilding only a year or so ago. Stayed one night on our 31 foot sailboat. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. They only have 50 amp [...]

I. A HUGE Vote of Thanks to the Cruising Community, and A Special Request II. Terrific Input Received For North Carolina 5/09/13 Wish List II. Shoaling on Southern Foot of Sunshine Skyway Channel, at the Mouth of Tampa Bay IV. Delegal Creek Marina (Statute Mile 600) V. Change of Opening Schedule, Addison Point/John F. Kennedy [...]

Beginning Thursday, May 24, Bald Head Island is hosting a full-blown, five day Memorial Day Celebration. From surfing lessons and paddleboard excursions, to a reptile roundup and a turtle trot, there is certain to be an activity for every member of your family. Evening events include a Howl at the Moon party and food booths [...]

Removable fiddles on your galley table (or counters) make it much easier to clean . . . and easier to clean means less attractive to bugs and more attractive to people!

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This sounds like a wonderful adventure. Contact Kacie Wallace at the email below to determine what requirements are needed to be a support vessel. Cruising News: On June 8, World Oceans Day, YOLO Board team rider Kacie Wallace and friend Kimberly Sutton will begin paddling up the North Carolina coast, from the South Carolina state [...]

Ortega Landing, the first facility you will encounter upon entering the Ortega River from the St. Johns, is indeed a fine facility, as is nearby Lambs Marine Center. We are currently at the Marina and it is fantastic. Over 5.5ft. of water on the approach (call for directions) and plenty at the dock. friendly people, [...]

AICW/Bakers Haulover Intersection – Click for Chartview This area has been designated Problem Stretch due to shaoling, as well as having a Navigation Alert due to a relocated marker at the southern end of AICW/Bakers Haulover Inlet intersection. FLORIDA-ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY-BAKERS HAULOVER INLET: Shoaling. The Coast Guard has received a report of severe shoaling in [...]

Written for Panbo by Ben Ellison

One problem with cruising north early during a late spring was that Gizmo’s open fly bridge was usually too cold to work with electronics like the Furuno TZT14 that I’d installed there just before finishing the trip south (as seen in this photo). I look forward to much more testing here in Maine but this I already know: For me, there is no other MFD or PC navigation program that does underway chart plotting so well. TimeZero software from MaxSea and Nobeltec are obviously excepted — and note that TZ for iPad is on its way — because Furuno essentially built the NavNet3D and TZT series as very specialized marine computers that run TZ with tight integration to their radars, sounders, etc. as well as to NMEA 2000, Ethernet and analog cameras, and more. Let’s look at some screens that illustrate what TZT does so well…

What a special treat for breakfast . . . and not hard at all to make! Even if you’ve never made bread before, you can do it.

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The Waterway classically shoals either immediately north or south of the four-way intersection with New River and New River Inlet. Dredging at this intersection was begun in November of 2012 and was to have been completed by February of 2013. However, as Capt. Young reports, the work has been completed. Good news indeed! Long-time contibutor [...]

Earlier in 2013, we have had consistent reports of shallower depths at the AICW/Shallotte Inlet intersection at St. M. 330. Well, it’s not surprise that we are now hearing the same thing about the AICW/Lockwoods Folly intersection, just a hop, skip and jump farther to the north. After all, we haven’t designated both these intersections [...]

Atlantic Yacht Basin, 757-482-2141, www.atlanticyachtbasin.com Located immediately south of the Great Bridge Locks and Bascule Bridge, this marina offers an excellent full-service boat yard, with a long fixed face dock and covered storage on the well protected small inlet behind the yard. Fuel, water, electric and a working pump out are available. There is a [...]

Waterside Marina, 757-625-3625, www.watersidemarina.com Located in downtown Norfolk on the side of the Elizabeth River just opposite Portsmouth this marina is just a slight bit south of ICW mile marker zero. It is next to the Waterside Festival Marketplace, Town Point Park and the Battleship Wisconsin and Nauticus exhibits. There are many excellent restaurants and [...]

Blue Water Yachting Center is at One Marina Road, Hampton City, VA, 757-723-6774, www.bluewateryachtsales.com This marina is a convenient stop after a long travel day coming south on the Chesapeake Bay, especially in heavy weather. It is located on the Hampton River which is just west of the Old Point Comfort side of the Hampton [...]

This nifty anchorage lies just off the AICW, north of Ramshorn Creek, and northwest of AICW marker #37. “Rapid Roy” is quite right about the strong currents present on these waters. Be SURE your anchorage is well set before heading below for a well-earned toddie! I’ve anchored there around the bend, in the straight stretch [...]

Palmetto Bay Marina is the first facility you will encounter when entering Broad Creek from the AICW and Calibogue Sound. It will be spotted on the creek’s southern banks, just downstream of the high-rise, bypass bridge. If you’re willing to go a few miles off the ICW, you can visit Palmetto Bay marina on Broad [...]

Recommendations of this type from fellow cruisers make for some of the best information you can get! Call Dan Matos, marine engine surveyor (239-461-0366), and Steven Berlin, Accredited Marine Surveyor (239-466-45440 , They are both from Ft. Myers. Reported to be one of the best in Florida. We used them both on our new (new [...]

Come one, come all to this special event, which is being held in the water and on the grounds of SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR Windmill Habour Marina, on Hilton Head Island! This fine facility sits hard by the southwesterly mouth of Skull Creek south of AICW marker #27 (on the easterly banks). For MUCH [...]