Army Corps operations and in some cases, newly-found navigational hazards lurking just below the surface. GPS coordinates show boaters where the problems exist. Divided by region for easy reading, the alerts are emailed usually every two weeks, but issues of critical and timely concern, such as unannounced bridge or inlet closures, are sent immediately. The Neales also distill USCG reports and Local Notices to Mariners.” To learn more and sign up your email address for the alerts, go to www.BoatUS.com/eastcoastalert.
Florida Leads States in Reported Boat Thefts
Chart 11840, showing Navy aircraft towers in red.
Reference Chart 11480 for these positions of the eight (8) towers. 31 03 00.0N, 80 26 59.4W 31 22 29.9N, 80 33 59.5W 31 13 00.1N, 80 06 59.7W 30 47 59.8N, 80 18 59.9W 30 56 30.4N, 80 44 59.7W 31 32 00.1N, 80 14 00.0W 31 49 00.4N, 80 16 29.5W 31 37 59.8N, 79 55 30.0W
Tom and Mel Neale Offer “East Coast Alerts” via Email for Boaters Veteran cruisers Tom and Mel Neale are now offering email alerts to boaters on the Atlantic Coast, from South Florida to New England. Using an extensive network of reliable resources gathered over the years, the Neales help boaters meet the changing weather and boating conditions with their “East Coast Alert” emails to boaters. According to BoatUS, which sponsors the alert system, these alerts “include warnings about shifted buoys and shoals, dredging activities, changes to drawbridge operating hours, construction and barge activity, fluctuating water levels, U.S. Review Your Boat SOUTHWINDS is looking for boaters to review their own boat. Readers like to read reviews by boat owners. If you like to write, we want your review. It can be long or short (the boat, that is), a racer, a cruiser, new or old, on a trailer or in the water. Photos essential. If it’s a liveaboard, tell us how that works out. Or—is it fast? Have you made changes? What changes would you like? Contact editor@southwindsmagazine.com before for more specifics and specifications on photos needed. Articles must be sent by e-mail or on disc. We pay for the reviews, too. News & Views for Southern Sailors
The National Insurance Crime Bureau reported in August on U.S. boat thefts in 2012. There was a three percent decrease from 2011. The top five states and their rankings were the same as the top five for the previous year: Florida: 1,408 thefts California: 605 Texas: 403 Washington: 214 North Carolina: 184 Also repeating in identical order were the top five types of boats stolen (these include all boat thefts in the United States, which totalled 5870 boats): Jet Ski: 1,373 thefts Runabouts: 937 Utility: 360 Cruisers: 251 Sailboats: 42
National Sailing Hall of Fame Announces 2013 Inductees In June, the National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame (NSHOF) today announced the 10 people who will make up
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