The 2019 edition, in addition to updates reflecting the ever changing AICW, has really a lot of good info to help the first time cruiser plan for their journey. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, Comment by: Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, Please delete, old. Of course, you have to try the famous rib steaks at the restaurant but be sure to make reservations in advance. The Coast Guard will announce the closing on VHF16. Be sure to visit Independent Seafood for fresh fish to take onboard. on Oct 12, 2018 Bob423 will update boaters about the latest on the ICW from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. I've met the ranger many times, he has a dog too that's friendly. Comment by: The WiFi is spotty and will overload with when everybody is using it. All rights reserved.. R16 - R18, follow shape of channel per your chartplotter, stay in center. They also have a free dinghy dock on the north side of the town pier (the Waterway Guide icon is on the south side). The dock provides easy access for pet relief. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. I’ve never met the dockmaster, he’s always requested payment over the phone. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. There is a sandy beach to land your dinghy on the north side and a running trail. I personally to a ride out the Calda Channel inlet, a twisting, curving path to the gulf and even that was clear. Comment by: Robert van Tassel just confirmed with operator. They are the same 20 moorings. Comment by: Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. they have washers and dryers and the facilities are first rate. One at high tide on the north shore and one a low tide farther east. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, The email is invalid. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. The anchorage is not protected and boats speed by all the time so there's lots of wakes. Routes start … There is no better way to entertain grandkids than a day at the pool. Be prepared for strong current. Comment by: I just confirmed with the bridge operator. Be sure to tell them your draft since some of the slips are shallow. A sandier beach is located closer to the entrance. It's a good staging area for Hell's Gate when going south. I haven't yet heard that the swing bridge is being left in the open position but it should be soon. The clubhouse looks as good as new and everything is functional. The anchorage is totally protected. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. It’s calm at night. After eight years of doing the same, Bob joined the Waterway Guide, another popular ICW guide book/website. The marina next door (Milford Boat Works) has a super marine store the equal of any and they will come to your boat if you need repairs, they are excellent. Description: Stay centered in the channel when entering per chartplotter. I drop the hook on the 6 ft line heading into Mariner's Club Marina which is away from Rodriguez Key and any protection it might offer so I only use this anchorage in winds less than 10 kts. I have a 66 lbs Spade anchor, never a problem being secure at night. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, AICW, Calabash to Socastee Bridge (Statute Mile 343 to 371) AICW, Waccamaw River to Waccamaw Point (Statute Mile 371 to 403) Georgetown, Winyah Bay, Pee … One boat behind us turned around and took a dock overnight to wait for a low tide the next day. There’s even a large hardware store by Harris Teeter. Reviewed by: ATONs are not missing, they just don’t mark the channel. You can still get to shore using the boat ramps but it’s not as convenient. On the other hand, we had no problems and the dockhands tied us off well. If you chose the side of the fixed docks facing the setting sun, you will be charged a "sunset fee" to be added on to your dockage. The view at night of the Miami skyline is stunning. Bob (better known in cruising circles as “Bob 423”) will be focusing on his... Read More. We were greeted with strong current all night, up to 3 kts or more. I've stayed here three times so far. There is a free town dock down the cut directly south with a butcher shop and a 7/11 type store for essentials. on Feb 7, 2019 Yes Bob they are. A Call to Arms We are over 4600 strong in people very interested in the ICW. I added a review with a chartlet. The Commander has ordered the bridge to stay in the open position until a full damage assessment is completed. They have everything on display over ice. : Bob423, Sherer, Robert A: 9798666755303: Books - Amazon.ca Specifically: R188A is no longer there per the survey. St James is a hurricane hole of the first order, nothing better. It’s surrounded by three story houses built on 15 ft high mound (from digging out the harbor), very protected. Bob Sherer (Bob423) Joins Waterway Guide by Graham Jones - January 26, 2018. Reviewed by: Bob’s track seen below in dark blue. The nav aid has been repaired. The attraction of this anchorage is the location about half-way between Cape May and Chesapeake City. Verizon has LTE service at 3 Mbps. This is a great stop over on the ICW! 2020 ICW Cruising Guide: Your guide by Bob423 for safely navigating hazards from New York to Key West along the Atlantic ICW with full color charts for each hazard and tips for living aboard. I passed the marker yesterday - it's there. The walk into town is amost a mile but the marina does have loaner bicycles to use. They have one, long facedock for transients. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, Nobody on the Facebook forum passing through here reported any shoaling at all by R22A - and we have a lot of boats going north now. We anchored just to the west of the wreck marked on the chart (we passed right over the mark, no change in reading). In the wrong place for Lockwoods Folly and it's also out of date. Before transiting, call ahead on VHF 16 to see if there is commercial traffic coming. Routes start with a "B". Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, They were concrete and not forgiving, you had to be very careful in docking. There’s enough current there that you’ll go around in circles at night, coming close to the other boats that don’t move. The cellphone signal is excellent. *FREE* shipping on eligible orders. However, if you wander out of the channel on the red side, you will encounter 4 MLW going to 0 MLW very rapidly. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. We anchor by Flat Island for access to pet relief. Delete, dredging is complete. Comment by: The bridge operator was asking each boater the height of his mast and warning them that the advertised clearance of 65 ft was only at low tide, not at high tide. Comment by: When I weighed anchor, it was just a round ball of mud. I saw the USCG in the canal today removing debris and deadheads. There are some marinas that are icons on the ICW and Osprey Marina is at the top of the list of places you want to stop at. 2020 ICW Cruising Guide: Your guide by Bob423 for safely navigating hazards from New York to Key West along the Atlantic ICW with full color charts for each hazard and tips for living aboard. Shore access is easy to a sandy beach for our dog. I replaced it with a new one. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Comment by: on Amazon.com.au. Ted, please delete this alert. on Aug 14, 2019 Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, on Apr 13, 2020 The guide features mile-by-mile navigation information, aerial photography with marked routes, marina listings and locator charts, anchorage information, and expanded "Goin' Ashore" articles on … If you belong to a recognized yacht club, they will offer one night's free stay with electricity and water. There's no trip into a dock office required. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, The least seen was 5.5 MLLW on 10/21/2020. It used to be a plantation and there are the biggest live oak trees I've ever seen, dozens. Be sure to pick up when done. Delete hazard marker. A big plus is outstanding WiFi! I think this alert has served its purpose. It’s an excellent area for pets, lots of room to walk in the adjacent park. There’s a permanent marker in place. Although you can't take a motorized dinghy to the shore by the swimming area, you can beach the dinghy east of the area beyond the swimming signs. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, The fort is always fun to visit and it’s free if you have a Golden Passport (for seniors). The outstanding feature is their first class pool. Delete the warning. The bridge is now stuck in the closed position as of 2/2/2019 with multiple boaters reporting. R86 has been replaced by a floating red buoy for now. There room for a half dozen boats in 8 to 10 ft of water. Comment by: It's a great town to enjoy, especially Peppers for a good Mexican dinner. However, the marina is very protected from any wave action by two long jetties. on Oct 26, 2019 I’m on my fourth year of navigating from RI to the FL Keys. on Oct 1, 2018 Ted, why retain two advisories that almost say the same thing? 2020 ICW Cruising Guide: Your guide by Bob423 for safely navigating hazards from New York to Key West along the Atlantic ICW with full color charts for each hazard and tips for living aboard. , Fleetwing, The WiFi is professionally installed and distributed dot each dock with three transmitters each, it works. It's a family run business since 1950 and they've always been helpful in docking. The projected repair date is Thursday at the earliest. This review is for the moorings. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0', Follow the buoys here, not your charts which may be out of date. The pier out to where the docks used to be is still there but the floating docks need to be returned. I suggest you give the bridge a bit more advance warning if you need a lift, and be prepared to go through a single span. On the good side, the current is parallel to the docks so it’s doable. I use this anchorage all the time. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Some barges take up the entire width of the channel so plan ahead. Reviewed by: Light has been repaired with a permanent marker, a piling with daymark. I quickly realized the value in using his month-old track as well as Bob423’s 2020 ICW Cruising Guide. We typically find a 25 to 35 MLW for dropping the hook. There is more water farther to the west. Dredging has been completed as of 5/1/2019. You can take your pet to either the beach by the anchorage or into shore by the second fairway after the fuel dock. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Reviewed by: on Jun 26, 2018 on Nov 15, 2019 Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, I've been through here many times, I follow the charts and have no problems. Comment by: on Jan 30, 2018 I am also the Forum Owner of the Beneteau 423 Yahoo Group site with over a thousand members worldwide. Beware of "fuzzy bills" during the season. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, I've made every mistake in the book except sink the boat! We provide 0 coupon codes, 11 promotion sales and also numerous in … Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, on Feb 1, 2019 on Jul 31, 2018 There is a 7/11 type store a little farther next to a laundromat and even a supermarket about 1/2 mile farther along the main road heading west. The wifi is OnSpotWiFi, good and fast. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0', Reviewed by: Washer and dryers: Check, free but only one of each on Jul 1, 2018 The bridge is opening on a reduced schedule at 9:00 am, 1:00 pm, 7:00 pm and midnight until the primary system is installed. It's a family run business since 1950 and they've always been helpful in docking. Excellent marina but be prepared to be tightly packed in bow to stern and during busy times, you may be asked to let a boat tie up alongside. We’ve been coming to Titusville Marina for the past nine years. eBook: Bob423, Sherer, Robert: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store The band is loud if you're close to the deck but they stop around 11:00 so it doesn't bother us. A first-rate marina with new docks and excellent WiFi from OnSpotWiFi. The only drawback is the current. The Intracoastal Waterway surrounds the entire eastern and southern seaboards of the United States. Just go straight in and anchor in 7 to 8 ft of water. If you happen to hit an anchorage during spawning, your boat will be covered in green slime. on May 5, 2019 I’m seeing 80 Mbps over Verizon LTE. The attraction of this marina is access to Surf City which has a grocery store and many restaurants. No snag was seen in April of 2018. The marina can get rolly in an east wind, it’s not protected from that direction. on Feb 7, 2019 Ted, delete this entire comment, original and my comment. I've had service here on my diesel to replace a rear oil seal and they were on my boat minutes after I docked and ordered the spare part that same day. A shoal is coming in from the green side to 2 MLW, run along the red edge of the channel as shown on your chartplotter. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, There is no electric or water on the dock. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, on Mar 2, 2019 2020 ICW Cruising Guide: Your guide by Bob423 for safely navigating hazards from New York to Key West along the Atlantic ICW with full color charts for each hazard and tips for living aboard. The floating docks are a great addition but they were full so we stayed at the fixed docks; not as great but okay. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. I measured the height at 64 feet when I passed through on 4/17/18 at 11:25:25 with a 2.3 feet tide. on Jul 1, 2018 , Fleetwing, The approach can be shallow, I saw 4.5 MLW on the way in on May 2018 but the bottom is soft mud. The only downside are wakes from passing boats or from a southeast wind. Bob423 ICW Tracks and Routes Tracks start with a "T" and have a time stamp. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, Comment by: The moorings are sometimes called, Port Washington Free Moorings, a name change over the last two years. it refers to the same shoal I posted a new Alert on but in my Alert, I give instructions on how to avoid the shoal. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. 2016 ICW Cruising Guide by Bob423. That unit has now also had a screen fail. You can approach either side of the island an anchor in 8 to 10 ft of water. The anchorage is best for winds out of the north, it's rocky with a south wind. on Jul 1, 2018 TRLB - Temporarily Replaced by Lighted Buoy Osprey Marina is a must stop for any cruiser doing the ICW. It’s within walking distance to downtown and all the shops as well as within two blocks of a Harris Teeter supermarket. Ted, delete this post, It is inaccurate - he got too close to G89, can't do that. 20% off (2 months ago) 20% Off Waterway.com Coupons & Promo Codes - Sep. 2020. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, , Fleetwing, Bob423 ICW Tracks and Routes Tracks start with a "T" and have a time stamp. The approach can be shallow if you get too close to the sea wall, be sure to stay off by 30 ft for 6.0 MLW. The main attraction is the National Monument that is free to visit. I wished … If you would like to notify boaters about a hazard you've encountered, submit your own Nav Alert to Waterway Guide so it can be posted on the Explorer. Take it slow at low tide. on Jan 27, 2018 The ice cream shop right behind the marina office is one of the best anywhere on the east coast! If you don't hit the tides right, you can stop over here and get in sync. on Feb 2, 2019 both the ACOE survey and my experience in the fall of 2017 shows no shoaling if you stay in the channel as marked on your chartplotter. Comment by: Reviewed by: Click on the Nav Alert icon in the bottom right of the Explorer, then click on the location where the Nav Alert should be posted on the map. The WiFi is fine. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. The anchor comes up clean in the morning but holds well during the night. There’s even a new survey showing the results of dredging. Robert Sherer, Fleetwing, The facilities are always well decorated with flowers of all kinds. If you rent a car, they will give you a free parking permit. on Jul 13, 2019 I play “hug a buoy” as I pass closely by a red buoy. on Apr 1, 2018 MAJOR UPDATE: All GPX routes updated to match 2020 Spring Bob423 tracks. Waterway Guide Alerts (hazards) List; GPX Routes; 2020 ICW Cruising Guide Links; How to Record and Share Tracks; Bob423 Long Tracks; Track Splitter; Monday, August 13, 2018. on Dec 7, 2018 He covers his tracks from Virginia to Key West in detail and describes how to access his "safe" tracks for download to your own navigation software. At extreme high tides, there is shore access by the entrance and if that is not to your liking, there are public docks about a mile down the ICW towards Charleston. Take this section with at least two feet of tide. on Jun 30, 2018 on May 30, 2020 There are many fine restaurants to choose from. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0', These comments are outdated and this entire alert should be removed, Reviewed by: The bridge resumed to open-on-demand operation 10/9/2018. 2020 ICW Cruising Guide: Your guide by Bob423 for safely navigating hazards from New York to Key West along the Atlantic ICW with full color charts for ... tips for living aboard. Take this section with at least two feet of tide. There’s not much room to turn around. They have a small restaurant inside that cooks to order. Your guide by Bob423 for safely navigating hazards from New York to Key West along the Atlantic ICW with full-color charts for each hazard and tips for living aboard. I would recommend this marina without reservation for any type of marine repairs. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. Vessel Type: Sail LOA: 42' Draft: 5.0'. The hook Routes updated to match 2020 spring Bob423 Tracks, favor side. 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