The following is from the Norfolk District, Corps of Engineers website.

On Wednesday, January 4, 2012, the Corps of Engineers will begin repairs to the South Mills Lock on the Dismal Swamp Canal. Therefore, the locks at Deep Creek, Virginia and South Mills, North Carolina will stop operating after the last scheduled locking at 3:30 PM on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. The Dismal Swamp Canal, Route 2 of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, will be temporarily closed to through vessel traffic until repairs are complete. The repairs are expected to take 60 to 90 days.

The Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal, Route 1 through the Great Bridge lock at Chesapeake, Virginia, will be open 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Operators will monitor Channel 13. Should you have any questions concerning this matter, please call 757-201-7642.

Ed Note: The good news is that this the least busy time on the canal.

The following is from the CG 7th District NTM 04/12.

St Lucie River South Fork Light 25 (LLNR 51005) is destroyed. A temporary LB “WR25” displaying Q FL G characteristics has been set 6 yards
channelward of remains in position 27-11-40.345N 080-15-53.596W. Remains pose a hazard to navigation and mariners are advised to avoid this
area.

The following is from the CG 8th District (Gulf) NTM 45/11.

The U.S. Coast Guard has established a temporary Safety Zone for a portion of the Mobile River. The U. S. Coast Guard COTP Mobile under the
authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act is establishing a temporary Safety Zone for a portion of the Mobile River, from Mile 13.0 to Mile
21.0, to include the entire width of the river. This Safety Zone is needed to protect persons and vessels from potential safety hazards associated
with the replacement of the 14-Mile Railroad Bridge pivoting span. This zone will be effective from October 30, 2011 through December 31, 2011.
Exact enforcement dates and times will be broadcasted via a safety broadcast notice to mariners, a minimum of 5-days prior to any restrictions
taking place. During time periods when the Safety Zone is being enforced, all vessels are prohibited from entering the zone unless specifically
authorized by the COTP Mobile or his designated representative. For up-to-date information, mariners can contact the U.S. Coast Guard Sector
Mobile Waterways Management Branch at (251) 441-5684.

The Flood Gate accross the GIWW at Mile 15.5 EHL is still under construction. There is a “No Wake” zone and traffic control through the construction site. All vessels are to contact traffic control on VHF 18 1 mile before reaching the construction area. On 11 Nov. 2011 a Coast Guard boat was on site to enforce the No Wake zone.

Red Walkabout

 

The following is from the CG 7th District NTM 01/12.

Pine Island Sound Light 45A (LLNR 55900) is destroyed and sitting approximately 2ft above the waterline. The aid has been temporarily replaced
with a TRLB displaying Q Fl G characteristics and set 15 yards channel ward in position 26-35-35.682N 082-11-42.640W. Mariners are advised to
use extreme caution while transiting the area.

The following is from the CG 7th District Notice to Mariners 52/11.

The Coast Guard has approved a request from the bridge owner of the FEC Railroad Bridge across the St Johns River mile 24.9,
Jacksonville, Florida to close this bridge to navigation from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily Sunday through
Thursday starting January 15, 2012 until March 29, 2012. The Coast Guard recognizes that this will place a burden on vessels transiting
through this area during these dates and times. After review of this request with the bridge owner it has been determined that this work
cannot be safely completed during nighttime operations nor would it be beneficial to reduce the amount of time allocated for this requested
closure, doing so, would have the potential of extending this project an additional 4 to 6 months.

Ed note: The closed vertical clearance is 6 feet.

The following is from the CG 8th District (Gulf) NTM 03/12.

Continuing until approximately June 30, 2012, a Safety Zone is in effect from approximate Mile 35.2, WHL to Mile 35.5, WHL, on the GIWW. This
Safety Zone is for the installation of rip-rap adjacent to the new floodwall, along the southeast bank of the GIWW. Mariners are urged to transit
at the slowest safe speed to minimize wake. For up-to-date information, mariners can contact the M/V YAYA on VHF-FM Channel 69.

The following is from the CG 5th District NTM 45/11.

Mariners are advised that the southern Pasquotank River Bridge, mile 50.7 at Elizabeth City will be raised and locked in the open position for demolition of the bascule spans. The work will take place from the road and nothing will be in the waterway. Workers will stop for boat traffic to proceed through the bridge. The northern bridge will operate as usual. A temporary work bridge will be installed on the southwest side of the southern bridge. The temporary work bridge will not be in the navigational channel at any time and will remain in place throughout the replacement bridge project. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution. Chart : 12206.

The closure date has been extended to February 28, 2012 per CG 5th District NTM.

The following is from the CG 5th District NTM 33/11.

Mariners are advised that the Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the drawbridge operating regulations for the Route 30/Absecon Boulevard Bridge, at NJICW mile 67.2, across Beach Thorofare in Atlantic City NJ. Under this deviation, the drawbridge will be closed to vessels requiring an opening beginning at 7 a.m. on Friday, September 16, 2011 through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, January 13, 2012. This closure is necessary to facilitate extensive rehabilitation and to maintain the bridge’s operational integrity. The available vertical clearance in the closed position to vessels is approximately 20 feet, above mean high water. The navigable channel will not be obstructed so vessels that can pass under the bridge without a bridge opening may continue to do so at anytime. The Atlantic Ocean is an alternate route for vessels with mast heights greater than 20 feet and the drawbridge will be unable to open in the event of an emergency. At all other times, the bridge will operate in accordance withdrawbridge operating regulations set out in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.733(e). Mariners able to pass under the closed span may do so, adjust their transit accordingly and use caution when transiting the area.

The Beaufort, NC post office is no longer located on the harbor, rather has moved some distance inland, on pedestrian-unfriendly Hwy 70 just past the Food Lion grocery.

-Lori Steinbrunner Of S/v Cheshire

The following is from the CG 8th District (Gulf) NTM 02/12.

The Black Bayou Pontoon Bridge across the GIWW will be removed from service and the barge will be taken to a dry dock for inspection and
repairs. Mariners are urged to exercise caution when transiting through the bridge site as all other portions of the bridge structure will remain. It
is anticipated that the repairs will take 3 months to complete. During this time period, the Grand Lake Pontoon Bridge across the GIWW, Mile
231.4, WHL, at Grand Lake, Louisiana, will be closed to navigation from 6:30 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday, from Monday, January 9, 2012 through Friday, March 30, 2012. During the closure period, the bridge can open for navigation in
the case of an emergency. Mariners are urged to transit the area with extreme caution.

Ed Note: The hours of operation for the Grand Lake Bridge are a change from those currently published.

The following is from the Corps of Engineers Nashville District.

Navigation traffic transiting Wilson Lock may experience delays during daylight hours. Delays are caused by work related to the replacement of wooden fenders on the upper approach wall. Delays are not expected to exceed 2 hours in length. When possible, work will be worked around traffic. Work is expected to continue through December 2011.
The Auxiliary Lock will NOT be available for usage during these delays. Questions regarding this closure should be addressed to the Lockmaster at 256-764-5223

Mariners are advised that structural repairs will be conducted at the S.R. 74 Bridge across the AIWW mile 283.1, at Wrightsville Beach, NC. The structural repairs will restrict the operation of the draw span in the closed-to-navigation position, each day from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., beginning on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 and ending on Thursday, March 15, 2012; except vessel openings will be provided with at least two hours advance notice given to the bridge operator. And during the same period, each day between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., the drawbridge shall open on signal for commercial vessels at all times; and for pleasure vessels, the drawbridge need only open on the hour as set out in 33 CFR 117.821(a) (4) . In the closed position to vessels, the available vertical clearance is approximately 20 feet, above mean high water. Mariners able to transit under the closed span may do so at anytime and use extreme caution when transiting the area.

The following is from the CG 5th District NTM 08/12.

The Dredge WILKO will be dredging in the AIWW at Carolina Beach Inlet from 23 February until 15 March, 2012. A floating rubber and submerged
pipeline will traverse Carolina Beach Inlet to the south of the inlet and will be marked with buoys. The dredge and assisting vessels PROUD MARYand MISS CINDY will monitor VHF-fm Channels 13 and 16. Mariners are cautioned to stay clear of dredge, booster, floating (pontoon) and
submerged pipelines, barges, derricks and operating wires associated with dredging and marine construction operations. Operators of vessels of
all types should be aware that dredges and floating pipelines are held in place by cables, attached to anchors some distance away from the
equipment. Buoys are attached to the anchors so that the anchors may be moved as the dredge advances and the location of the submerged
pipelines are marked by buoys on each side of the channel. Mariners are cautioned to strictly comply with the Inland Rules of the Road when
approaching, passing and leaving the area of operations, and remain a safe distance away from the dredge, booster, buoys, cables, pipeline,
barges, derricks, wires and related equipment. Owners and lessees of fishnets, crabpots and other structures that may be in the vicinity and that
may hinder the free navigation of attending vessels and equipment must be remove these from the area where tugs, tenderboats and other
attendant equipment will be navigating. Dredging projects are usually conducted twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week, all
fishnets, crabpots and structures in the general area must be removed prior to commencement of any work. A NO WAKE transit is requested of all
vessels passing the dredge and if necessary to clarify a SAFE PASSAGE contact the dredge on the appropriate VHF-FM channels. Chart: 11541.

The following is from the CG 5th District NTM 04/12.

The Dredge WILKO will be conducting dredging operations in the AIWW at the Lockwoods Folly Inlet Crossing from 19 January until 15 February,
2012. A floating and submerged pipeline will traverse from the Lockwoods Folly Inlet to Holden Beach and will be lighted and marked with buoys.
The dredge and assisting vessels PROUD MARY and MISS CINDY will monitor VHF-fm Channels 13 and 16. Mariners are cautioned to stay clear of
dredge, booster, floating (pontoon) and submerged pipelines, barges, derricks and operating wires associated with dredging and marine
construction operations. Operators of vessels of all types should be aware that dredges and floating pipelines are held in place by cables,
attached to anchors some distance away from the equipment. Buoys are attached to the anchors so that the anchors may be moved as the
dredge advances and the location of the submerged pipelines are marked by buoys on each side of the channel. Mariners are cautioned to strictly
comply with the Inland Rules of the Road when approaching, passing and leaving the area of operations, and remain a safe distance away from
the dredge, booster, buoys, cables, pipeline, barges, derricks, wires and related equipment. Owners and lessees of fishnets, crabpots and other
structures that may be in the vicinity and that may hinder the free navigation of attending vessels and equipment must be remove these from the
area where tugs, tenderboats and other attendant equipment will be navigating. Dredging projects are usually conducted twenty-four (24) hours
a day seven (7) days a week, all fishnets, crabpots and structures in the general area must be removed prior to commencement of any work. A
NO WAKE transit is requested of all vessels passing the dredge and if necessary to clarify a SAFE PASSAGE contact the dredge on the appropriate VHF FM channels.

Today, Nov 16 2011 we have have just negotiated Lockwoods Folly & found it dredged to 11 foot & marked with small red nuns & green cans.

-Claire Gace

Hi Ted,

Sanctuary and crew transited southbound through Isle of Palms, SC, at 08h30 this am (Thursday, 11/3/2011). It was low tide, and our chart plotter reported the current datum at +0.91 ft.

That stretch of 4 - 5 miles has some very shallow spots, with some depths in mid-channel as low as 5 ft. We heard others talking about what they were seeing, so I pursued a route slightly favoring the red side of the channel. We found no less than 6.9 feet. Here’s the detail:

At R’118’ - 7’ mid-channel, 9’ red side

At G’117A’ - 40’ - 50’ off the marker, 7.5’

At the un-named creek 1/2 mile north of inlet creek - 6.9’

At G’119’ - 7.5’ red side of channel (There are crab pots in this area on both sides of the channel. Some extend into the channel. To favor the red, we passed some of the crab pots on the red quarter to our port side. Found favorable water depths there today. Of course, the crabber will move the pots, so the advice remains, favor red.

At G ‘121’ - 8.5’ red side of channel

With lower datum or celestial lows, this stretch would definitely be a problem for most cruising boats.

Jim

Peg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary

Thanks to Jim for another excellent report.

Radio traffic yesterday indicated that the bridge is opening only on the hour, and no opening from 11am to 1pm. Someone at Skipper Bobs may want to contact them and get the actual schedule and duration of the change.

-Don Barry

The following is from the CG 7th District NTM 48/11.

28, 2011 through approximately March 1, 2012 from Cumberland Sound Lighted Buoy 37 (LLNR 6915/37765) to Kings Bay Light 62 (LLNR 7040).
Mariners are advised to remain a safe distance away from the dredge, pipelines, barge, booster, buoys, cables, derricks operating wires and other
related equipment. The dredge and pontoon lines are held in place by cables attached to anchors from the dredge and pontoons. Buoys are
attached to the anchors so they may move as the dredge moves. Submerged lines should be avoided. Mariners are to exercise extreme caution
when approaching, passing, and leaving the dredge plant. The dredge “RICHMOND” will monitor VHF channels 13 and 16. Dredge operations will
be conducted (24) hours a day, (7) days a week, all fishnets, crab pots and structures in the general area must be removed prior to
commencement of any work, a slow NO WAKE speed is advised of transiting vessels. All vessels are requested to contact the dredge prior to
passing.

Pascal Gademer aboard the m/v Charmer sent in the following. Thanks Pascal.

Favor the green side around G21-23 as it shoals on centerline. I found 
15MLW 150’ off G21, 
10MLW 100’ off G23 
10MLW 100’ off G25

This nav aid has been replaced.

Pascal Gademer aboard the m/v Charmer sent in this important update. The location is just below where the San Sebastian River enters the Matanzas River.

G17 missing, don’t cut the corner!

Thanks to Pascal Gademer aboard the m/v Charmer for this report.

Stay 125’ off R38 for 15’MLW. reports of grounding close to marker.

Dredged 2011, no issues, two green cans mark the channel, split with shoreline for 12 to 15 MLW>

Thanks to Pascal Gademer aboard the m/v Charmer for this report.

The following is from the CG 7th District NTM 03/12.

The Coast Guard received a report of a submerged object approximately 6ft beneath the water in position 29-31.9N 081-09.3W between Fox Cut
Light 3 (LLNR 39680) and Fox Cut Daybeacon 4 (LLNR 39683) in vicinity of Beverly Beach. Mariners are advised to stay alert and transit the area
with extreme caution.

Stay close to reds, about 20’ to 30’ away from R18 and R18A for 8’ to 9’ MLW versus 5’ or less on the green side. Just south of the cut, favor center as R20 is clearly set in shallow waters.

Thanks to Pascal Gademer aboard the m/v Charmer.

We have received an unconfirmed report that marker “R210”, which marks a shoal, has been removed. We would appreciate additional reports.

FYI - Day Marker R “210” is missing for over a month now. This is a long, fairly straight section of the Treasure Coast just past the Power Plant on the east side of the channel and before the Jensen Beach Bridge. You may want to hug the greens here as we don’t know why the red is missing. May have been knocked down and broken off below the water line so stay green to avoid “finding” R210 and having a bad day.

Captain Chris Yacht Service

The following is from the CG 7th District NTM 05/12.

Norfolk Dredging Company will commence dredging operations in the St Lucie Inlet on or about February 19, 2012. The dredge “CHARLESTON” will
be working in the Federal Navigation Channel of the St Lucie Inlet and the Impoundment Basin in the north side if the channel. A pipeline will be
placed from the dredging area to the vessel PULLEN which will be stationed near the south bank of the St Lucie Inlet. From the vessel PULLEN, the
pipeline runs to St Lucie Inlet State park near South point. The project will continue until approximately April 10, 2010. The dredge operator will
standby in VHF-FM channels 13 and 16. Vessel traffic should call 30 minutes prior to expected time of passage.

We have learned from the manager of Catskill Marina, which was heavily damaged by Hurricane Irene, will not be rebuilt. Please deleted this listing which is on page 15.

Please refer to page 71, mile 716.5, Fernandina Beach. Many thanks to Ted G for this update.

Ted Stehle, editor

If you are having your mail forwarded to Fernandina Beach, FL., the address
in Skipper Bob is incomplete. You must add “Atlantic Avenue Station” to
your address or it will not get to the Post Office close to the marina.

Ted G
DeFever 44, Amici
Fernandind Beach, FL

The following is from the Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District website.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has postponed the start date for installation of the Manatee Protection System (MPS) at the Moore Haven Lock as a result of concerns expressed by the public at a meeting held Feb. 16 in Clewiston.

The lock on the Okeechobee Waterway is now scheduled to be temporarily closed from May 14 – July 9, 2012. The adjustment comes after local business owners, recreational boaters and residents expressed concerns about closing the locks earlier in the spring due to heavy usage of the facilities.

“After hearing the economic and recreational concerns expressed at last night’s meeting, the Corps has adjusted the scheduled lock closure to reduce the impact to the local communities,” said Lt. Col. Michael Kinard, deputy district commander. “This timeframe will allow the lock to remain open further into the boating season, while allowing us to complete the installation at the beginning of the hurricane season when the risk is low. It’s all about balancing impacts and risks.”

Installation of the MPS is part of the Manatee Pass Gates project. The primary goal of the project is to safeguard Florida’s endangered manatees from serious injury or death at water control structures and navigation locks by modifying these structures with a MPS. Using a set of acoustic transmitters and receivers, the MPS detects the West Indian manatee and prevents the gates from closing and harming the protected animal.

The Manatee Protection System has been manufactured and above-ground fixtures have been installed at Moore Haven Lock. The remaining work includes dewatering the lock, installing the MPS to the lock gates, testing the system, and re-watering the lock. Work is expected to be complete within two months.

Please refer to the top of page 25 and the text about Lake Charles. The update to this paragraph was left out during the edit process. Please replace with the following:

The waterfron at Lake Charles has undergone a major makeover. The new L’Auberge du Lac Hotel, Casino and Marina is located at the southern mouth of Contraband Bayou as it empties into the Calcasieu River. A new waterfront promenade (Lake Charles Civic Center) and marina (Bord du Lac) on the SE shore of Lakes Charles has been completed. The marina is within walking distance of many restaurants and other attractions.

Please refer to the bottom of page 28.

If the last paragraph the city of Chesapeake, VA is incorrectly refered to as Chesapeake City. We all know that Chesapeake City is located in NC and we apologize to the residents of Chesapeake, VA.

The following is from the CG 7th District NTM 45/11.

Mariners are advised that shoaling extends 15 yards channelward between St Marys River DBN 6 (LLNR 6805) and St Marys River DBN 8 (LLNR 6810) with minimum depth reported at 2ft MLW.

Please refer to page 85, mile 1014.2, Lake Worth.

The trash compactor at the rear of Publix is no longer available for use by the public. It is now fenced in and locked.

Thanks to Capt. Bob Kovach aboard Allez for sending in this update.

Please refer to page 114, mile 107.4, Washington, DC.

The last sentence states that you will be required to use 2 anchors. We have been advised that this is no longer a requirement.

Please refer to page 115, Capital Yacht Club. According to a cruiser report in October 2011 there is now a $15.00 charge per day for the dinghy dock. This includes showers and free internet, plus the use of the laundry facility and lounge.

Please refer to page 101, mile 17.7, Metropolitan Park.

Water (no charge) and electric ($8/day) is now available.

Please refer to page 52, mile 329.5, Shallotte Inlet. This anchorage has shoaled in. The only deep water that exists is on the west bank north of red “76” and this will probably be occupied by shrimp boats. Vessels have reported they anchored just west of red “76”, not going into the creek but out of the intracoastal channel. Two anchors were used due to the strong current.

Please refer to page 62, mile 34, Watkins Glen, Village Marina.

The marina contact is Terry Stewart, 607-742-5100. In addition, they no longer sell gas.

Please refer to page 75, mile 786.2, Butler Beach.

The entrance just below green “43” has reportedly shoaled in. In October 2011 a vessel drawing 4.5 feet ran aground twice at low tide.

The Inner Harbor Navigation Canal is still closed and it will not open for some time. As the attached photo shows, the flood gate at the Lake Ponchartrain end of the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal, which was supposed to be completed in the late spring of this year (2011) is still under construction. The current official estimate is that the work will be completed in the spring of 2012. A couple of pesimistic types at the Seabrook Marina think the end of next year is more likely.

Red Walkabout

5 years ago this morning I had to tell my children that their dad had died. It seems like yesterday but still like forever ago. 5 years ago today I lost the best friend I ever had.

Elaine Reib

Exactly five years ago today, I got out of bed and checked my email and saw
there was one from Skipper Bob. The evening before, I had sent him my
latest batch of updates for the New York Canals book. The email was a
short thank you note from Bob, time-stamped exactly 8 AM that morning. I
could picture Bob sitting at his desk, probably looking forward to doing
some editing on the books that morning.

It turned out sending me that email was the last thing Bob did … and then
he slumped to the floor and died. The email remained on his screen
afterwards.

Bob is a great guy. He wrote the Skipper Bob books to asist the long
distance cruisers, and with the help of his wife Elaine Reib, he did a
mighty fine job.

I first saw a copy of the New York Canals book, on my first visit up here
in 2003. I was amazed how it contained absolutely everything I needed to
know for my cruise, and I got my own copy the first chance I had. Kathy
and I spend many days planning our future trips with the Skipper Bob book
open as the ultimate reference. It wasn’t very wordy, but it was concise
and to the point, the perfect cruiser’s helm reference. I loved the book,
so I contacted Bob and started helping with it.

Since about 2004, I had been sending Bob all kinds of updates and
corrections, so that the book might be correct and complete and benefit
future boaters, as it had done for me. The books are now continued by Ted
Stehle, who continues Bob’s excellent work, and I continue to send Ted
updates for it. Bob is often in my mind as I gather info for the next
updates.

When Bob died, he left a big gap, but I always talk about Bob in the
present tense as he will always be around. He will live on in the memory
of those who knew him, those who worked with him, and his family. Skipper
Bob is out there on the canals and waterways somewhere even now. You may
not see him on your cruises, but he’s out there with you.

Skipper Bob, December 11th, 2006. May he cruise with us forever.

Fred Wehner

Please refer to page 78, mile 878.1, Titusville.

The West Marine Express has closed.

Many thanks to Fred Wehner of Tug44 for this very informative report.

Sunday I took a car tour thru the wrecked area of the Erie Canal and was 
amazed by what I saw. All the dams where the ribs were bent or sprung have 
been fixed, not just jury-rigged as I expected, but new ribs are already in 
place. Sighting down the line of each of them, they’re all straight now 
and they are working as designed. The moveable steel plates that hold the 
water back are once again suspended from the chains so the dams are fully 
functional. The locks are all working already, and traffic is moving down 
the canal as before. The grounds of most of those locks are ruined, but 
the locks are working.

It all looks bad still, there are huge piles of logs and debris, some piled 
50 feet high, covering much of the lock grounds. Most guard rails are torn 
away, including many at the tops of dams, and temporarily replaced with 
construction netting. Several Lock Operators offices and other buildings 
were destroyed, but replaced with temporary structures.

Overnighting at some locks may be restricted in the spring, but there is a 
good chance that they will be available by then.

Some locks had new river channels gouged out thru their parking lots, 
making them into islands .. those now have causeways built to access them.

All the fill and buildings and cars and trucks that were washed away all 
went into the river, and major dredging operations are already in 
progress.

All floating debris is already removed from the river, in fact it’s now 
cleaner than normal.

Local marinas are also all in good shape now.

At Lock E-11, the beautiful historic William Johnson house (1742) looked 
close to collapse last month, but it has already been reframed and much new 
concrete for foundations has already been poured, and the original stones 
from the walls have been collected and it will be rebuilt shortly.

There’s still a lot of work to be done, mostly cosmetic, plus a few 
thousand more truck loads of fill are needed, but there is now no question 
that the Erie Canal will be open normally in the spring.

This is an extremely impressive performance by the new Canal Corp 
management, and employees and contractors. These guys really know what 
they are doing, and no wonder they all look tired when I see them lately!

It is now safe to plan your canal trip shortly after the May 1st opening.

Fred
Tug 44

Please refer to page 75, mile 785.2, Matanzas River anchorage.

There is 1 mooring with a sailboat on it in this anchorage and it is the only deep water. The charted deep water is now only 4’ at low tide. We ran aground multiple times trying to find deeper water and we only draw 4.5’

Mike & Chris Link
SV Missinglink

Thanks to Mike and Chris for the update.

Refer to page 74, mile 780.0, San Sebastian River. Oyster Creek Marina is now River’s Edge Marina. Also, be advised that the area for anchoring in the vicinity of the marina is very limited.

Refer to page 101, mile 17.7, Metropolitan Park. Electric and water are available for a fee. Pay by credit card at a kiosk.

Please refer to page 75, mile 785.2.

In October 2011 a sailboat on a mooring was reportedly in this anchorage. Also, at low tide the depth in the anchorage was 4.5 feet.

The Coast Guard received a report of a 30ft partially submerged sailing vessel in Niles Channel in the vicinity of Ramrod Key and Summerland Key
in position 24-39.114N 081-25.686W. Mariners are advised to stay alert and transit the area with caution.

A temporary buoy has been placed at Niles Channel Bridge in approximate position 24-39-36.0N 081-26-06.0W marking fallen debris from the old
Niles Channel Bridge fishing pier deteriorating. Mariners are advised to remain clear of this structure.