Seems to be a great lack of current information concerning the condition of the AICW. Lots of talk about insufficient funds, but no updated information. Googled and searched exhaustively however, the latest seems to be May of 2004. The Waterway Ham Radio net is another recourse to be investigated tomorrow. Any viable links appreciated. Frank
Current 2004 conditions of the ICW
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SHHH..
Don't get this started again. There was a computer brawl last week about this subject. Some guy even accused me (I think it was me) of being a liberal! Boy was he off-base! Anyhow, I think somewhere in the mayhem a little info actually got out. Scroll down a bit or check the archives.
Don't get this started again. There was a computer brawl last week about this subject. Some guy even accused me (I think it was me) of being a liberal! Boy was he off-base! Anyhow, I think somewhere in the mayhem a little info actually got out. Scroll down a bit or check the archives.
Thanks for the course change....
I wasn't around last week so didn't see the information you suggeted. Looked in the archive before posting, but didn't check the current posts. What a laugh those posts are. Really great comments. Anyhow, I hope all that read those windward posts have good rigging. Frank
I wasn't around last week so didn't see the information you suggeted. Looked in the archive before posting, but didn't check the current posts. What a laugh those posts are. Really great comments. Anyhow, I hope all that read those windward posts have good rigging. Frank
This is actually a good question...
and on point for those of us heading south soon. Disregarding about all the bull@#$% re funding, lack thereof, etc., what is the current condition for heading south? Is Lockwood Folly now passable for sailboats (I think it has been at high tide)? Any other trouble spots folks can point to?
and on point for those of us heading south soon. Disregarding about all the bull@#$% re funding, lack thereof, etc., what is the current condition for heading south? Is Lockwood Folly now passable for sailboats (I think it has been at high tide)? Any other trouble spots folks can point to?
ICW Info:
ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY ASSOCIATION (AIWA) http://www.atlintracoastal.org/ AIWA - SAVE THE WATERWAY CAMPAIGN http://www.atlintracoastal.org/SaveWW/Campaign.htm THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT - AICW http://www.aicw.org/ An editorial concerning the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway by Claiborne S. Young http://www.cruisingguide.com/saltysemay04/wordfromcsy.html http://www.watercruising.com/default.asp Latest information on Intracoastal Waterway activity http://www.watercruising.com/icw_reporter_main.asp INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AT RISK - Sail Magazine http://www.sailmag.com/features/ICWatRisk/ Sea Grant Economic Analysis Of The AICW http://www.atlintracoastal.org/THMeetings/SeaGrant1.pdf FLORIDA ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY MOVABLE BRIDGE GUIDE http://www.aicw.org/bridge.htm The Intracoastal Waterway On-Line Cruising Guide http://www.ftkltd.com/ICW.htm Published Precautionary Notices - Atlantic Coast of the U.S. http://co-ops.nos.noaa.gov/notices2.html#Atlantic 41944B FR Vol. 69, No. 133 Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - additional closures of the AICW http://www.setonresourcecenter.com/register/2004/Jul/13/41944B.pdf
ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY ASSOCIATION (AIWA) http://www.atlintracoastal.org/ AIWA - SAVE THE WATERWAY CAMPAIGN http://www.atlintracoastal.org/SaveWW/Campaign.htm THE FLORIDA INLAND NAVIGATION DISTRICT - AICW http://www.aicw.org/ An editorial concerning the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway by Claiborne S. Young http://www.cruisingguide.com/saltysemay04/wordfromcsy.html http://www.watercruising.com/default.asp Latest information on Intracoastal Waterway activity http://www.watercruising.com/icw_reporter_main.asp INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY AT RISK - Sail Magazine http://www.sailmag.com/features/ICWatRisk/ Sea Grant Economic Analysis Of The AICW http://www.atlintracoastal.org/THMeetings/SeaGrant1.pdf FLORIDA ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY MOVABLE BRIDGE GUIDE http://www.aicw.org/bridge.htm The Intracoastal Waterway On-Line Cruising Guide http://www.ftkltd.com/ICW.htm Published Precautionary Notices - Atlantic Coast of the U.S. http://co-ops.nos.noaa.gov/notices2.html#Atlantic 41944B FR Vol. 69, No. 133 Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - additional closures of the AICW http://www.setonresourcecenter.com/register/2004/Jul/13/41944B.pdf
WOW outstanding Gord May !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your reply post is just what the southbound sailer needs for reference.... Tnx, Frank
Your reply post is just what the southbound sailer needs for reference.... Tnx, Frank
Fernandina Florida Area
Others have chimed in about the north Florida area, specifically Fernandina Beach Inlet area. This area has been subject to alot of shifting sands and groundings as I for one experienced a few years ago. I would be cautious not only through this area but Georgia (Savannah south to Cumberland Island as well). If your draft is over 5 feet favor the high tides. Safe Journey Bob
Others have chimed in about the north Florida area, specifically Fernandina Beach Inlet area. This area has been subject to alot of shifting sands and groundings as I for one experienced a few years ago. I would be cautious not only through this area but Georgia (Savannah south to Cumberland Island as well). If your draft is over 5 feet favor the high tides. Safe Journey Bob
Savanna to St. Johns River (Jacksonville)
Done a few runs along this stretch (Savannah to Fernandina) in the last few months. No problems. Six foot draft. The major problems appear to be north of Charleston in the Corps of Engineers Wilmington district. Lockwoods Folly being one of them but I haven't gone through this stretch since 2003. The stretch from Charleston to Ft. Lauderdale is ok. except the small section just south of the Edisto River which can be a bit shallow (6-7 ft. at low water) in spots. I saw a dredge in there in June 04 but don't know if they were just sitting or about to dredge that section. Also the stretch through Jekyll Is. only has 5 1/2 ft. or so, low water spring tides. Just my luck went through at dead low last June.
Done a few runs along this stretch (Savannah to Fernandina) in the last few months. No problems. Six foot draft. The major problems appear to be north of Charleston in the Corps of Engineers Wilmington district. Lockwoods Folly being one of them but I haven't gone through this stretch since 2003. The stretch from Charleston to Ft. Lauderdale is ok. except the small section just south of the Edisto River which can be a bit shallow (6-7 ft. at low water) in spots. I saw a dredge in there in June 04 but don't know if they were just sitting or about to dredge that section. Also the stretch through Jekyll Is. only has 5 1/2 ft. or so, low water spring tides. Just my luck went through at dead low last June.
Link to Wilmington District
there's a chart of Lockwoods Folly here with the latest (spring 04) soundings.
there's a chart of Lockwoods Folly here with the latest (spring 04) soundings.
Intracoastal Folly
Following the Intracoastal Folly: What is happening to keep the waterway running By Chris Nelson It would seem the concerns of the cruisers are finally making headway in the dredging of the ICW. Small portions of funds have finally been allotted to keeping the waterway open. Although it is a start, please make sure to follow the news on the waterway. There are still many areas that need to be improved to keep not only commercial traffic running but also private boating. Read the full article @: http://www.bluewaterweb.com/newsletters/Aug_2004_1.asp
Following the Intracoastal Folly: What is happening to keep the waterway running By Chris Nelson It would seem the concerns of the cruisers are finally making headway in the dredging of the ICW. Small portions of funds have finally been allotted to keeping the waterway open. Although it is a start, please make sure to follow the news on the waterway. There are still many areas that need to be improved to keep not only commercial traffic running but also private boating. Read the full article @: http://www.bluewaterweb.com/newsletters/Aug_2004_1.asp
Storm Note
This time last year, I sailed south from Corpus to Port Isabel with no problems. However, since so many of these posts have to do with FL, in light of recent and upcoming FL storms, I thought I'd throw this in: We got to Port Isabel just in time for Erika. Going back north from Port Isabel, we had one instance where we ran aground while definitely between bouys. Luckily, there was a fisherman nearby who pulled us off. He said that after a storm we need to be careful of two things in the ICW: 1. Bouys tend to move due to the storm. 2. Shoaling can be caused by the storm.
This time last year, I sailed south from Corpus to Port Isabel with no problems. However, since so many of these posts have to do with FL, in light of recent and upcoming FL storms, I thought I'd throw this in: We got to Port Isabel just in time for Erika. Going back north from Port Isabel, we had one instance where we ran aground while definitely between bouys. Luckily, there was a fisherman nearby who pulled us off. He said that after a storm we need to be careful of two things in the ICW: 1. Bouys tend to move due to the storm. 2. Shoaling can be caused by the storm.
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