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Wed, Jun 11, 2008 10:53 AM

Less than two weeks ago, Sterling Kennedy traversed Lake Okeechobee from west
to east on a trawler of about the same size and draft (Morgan 36) and since
then, there have been heavy rains in south Florida. Kennedy had no problem
with the exception of dragging thru mud near one lock entrance.

You should be able to cross the lake with no trouble now with existing water
levels. Check with the COE. The savings in time and fuel will be very
substantial.

The other advice with respect to night running from Canaveral to Stuart is
most accurate. It is actually very easy to navigate the ICW at night, and more
pleasant, and cooler, than during the day. You do not need radar or night
vision binocs. Just make sure you have a plotter or computer with current
charts. Pay attention to the light aids and stay in the channel. We have
cruised this section at night and always felt comfortable.

Don't cross the lake at night! Do make a night crossing from the west coast to
the panhandle when you are ready. I was out on the Gulf last weekend and there
seems to be far fewer crab traps to avoid now as a result of higher fuel
prices. Good luck! Martin Veiner

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Less than two weeks ago, Sterling Kennedy traversed Lake Okeechobee from west to east on a trawler of about the same size and draft (Morgan 36) and since then, there have been heavy rains in south Florida. Kennedy had no problem with the exception of dragging thru mud near one lock entrance. You should be able to cross the lake with no trouble now with existing water levels. Check with the COE. The savings in time and fuel will be very substantial. The other advice with respect to night running from Canaveral to Stuart is most accurate. It is actually very easy to navigate the ICW at night, and more pleasant, and cooler, than during the day. You do not need radar or night vision binocs. Just make sure you have a plotter or computer with current charts. Pay attention to the light aids and stay in the channel. We have cruised this section at night and always felt comfortable. Don't cross the lake at night! Do make a night crossing from the west coast to the panhandle when you are ready. I was out on the Gulf last weekend and there seems to be far fewer crab traps to avoid now as a result of higher fuel prices. Good luck! Martin Veiner ____________________________________________________________ Beauty Product Reviews Read Unbiased Beauty Product Reviews and Join Our Product Review Team! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/JKFkuJNzuTn8bzSpLd7ouLL3duGWsSg8E 9PZAf5u7hDhfubP0XfBtq/

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Ted Stehle

Wed, Jun 11, 2008 11:35 AM

Regarding Lake Okeechobee, the Port Mayaca Lock will be closed from July 7th
through August 28th and the St. Lucie Lock will be closed from July 14th
through August 28th. See details under navigation updates on our website or
Jacksonville COE website.

Ted Stehle, Editor
Waterway Guide/Skipper Bob Publications
www.waterwayguide.com
www.skipperbob.net
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Subject: Re: T&T: Cape Canaveral to Tenn-Tom Waterway

Less than two weeks ago, Sterling Kennedy traversed Lake Okeechobee from
west

Regarding Lake Okeechobee, the Port Mayaca Lock will be closed from July 7th through August 28th and the St. Lucie Lock will be closed from July 14th through August 28th. See details under navigation updates on our website or Jacksonville COE website. Ted Stehle, Editor Waterway Guide/Skipper Bob Publications www.waterwayguide.com www.skipperbob.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <veiner@juno.com> To: <trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 6:53 AM Subject: Re: T&T: Cape Canaveral to Tenn-Tom Waterway > Less than two weeks ago, Sterling Kennedy traversed Lake Okeechobee from > west

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joe

Wed, Jun 11, 2008 7:39 PM

Lake Okeechobee has fallen in spite of the rains (see current depth from
corps below). I crossed May 13th with the listed controlling depth at 3.93'
in a 2'10' draft boat and dragged 200yds. thru muck at Port Mayaca Lock.
Will not try it in my boat any less that that.

Good luck, rumor is that they may close it for navigation unless levels
increase (tropical storms etc.) as the farmers are withdrawing allot of
water for irrigation.

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District
Lake Okeechobee and Navigation Depth Report
Data Ending 2400 hours 10 JUN 2008

*Today's Lake Okeechobee Stage = 9.33

++Today's Route 1 Navigational Depth w 3.27'
Today's Route 2 Navigational Depth w 0.67'

Bridge Clearance = 54.12'
S-308 tailwater elevation = 9.38'

joe

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Subject: Re: T&T: Cape Canaveral to Tenn-Tom Waterway

Less than two weeks ago, Sterling Kennedy traversed Lake Okeechobee from
west
to east on a trawler of about the same size and draft (Morgan 36) and since
then, there have been heavy rains in south Florida. Kennedy had no problem
with the exception of dragging thru mud near one lock entrance.

You should be able to cross the lake with no trouble now with existing water
levels. Check with the COE. The savings in time and fuel will be very
substantial.

The other advice with respect to night running from Canaveral to Stuart is
most accurate. It is actually very easy to navigate the ICW at night, and
more
pleasant, and cooler, than during the day. You do not need radar or night
vision binocs. Just make sure you have a plotter or computer with current
charts. Pay attention to the light aids and stay in the channel. We have
cruised this section at night and always felt comfortable.

Don't cross the lake at night! Do make a night crossing from the west coast
to
the panhandle when you are ready. I was out on the Gulf last weekend and
there
seems to be far fewer crab traps to avoid now as a result of higher fuel
prices. Good luck! Martin Veiner

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Lake Okeechobee has fallen in spite of the rains (see current depth from corps below). I crossed May 13th with the listed controlling depth at 3.93' in a 2'10' draft boat and dragged 200yds. thru muck at Port Mayaca Lock. Will not try it in my boat any less that that. Good luck, rumor is that they may close it for navigation unless levels increase (tropical storms etc.) as the farmers are withdrawing allot of water for irrigation. U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District Lake Okeechobee and Navigation Depth Report Data Ending 2400 hours 10 JUN 2008 *Today's Lake Okeechobee Stage = 9.33 ++Today's Route 1 Navigational Depth w 3.27' Today's Route 2 Navigational Depth w 0.67' Bridge Clearance = 54.12' S-308 tailwater elevation = 9.38' joe -----Original Message----- From: trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com [mailto:trawlers-and-trawlering-bounces@lists.samurai.com] On Behalf Of veiner@juno.com Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 6:54 AM To: trawlers-and-trawlering@lists.samurai.com Subject: Re: T&T: Cape Canaveral to Tenn-Tom Waterway Less than two weeks ago, Sterling Kennedy traversed Lake Okeechobee from west to east on a trawler of about the same size and draft (Morgan 36) and since then, there have been heavy rains in south Florida. Kennedy had no problem with the exception of dragging thru mud near one lock entrance. You should be able to cross the lake with no trouble now with existing water levels. Check with the COE. The savings in time and fuel will be very substantial. The other advice with respect to night running from Canaveral to Stuart is most accurate. It is actually very easy to navigate the ICW at night, and more pleasant, and cooler, than during the day. You do not need radar or night vision binocs. Just make sure you have a plotter or computer with current charts. Pay attention to the light aids and stay in the channel. We have cruised this section at night and always felt comfortable. Don't cross the lake at night! Do make a night crossing from the west coast to the panhandle when you are ready. I was out on the Gulf last weekend and there seems to be far fewer crab traps to avoid now as a result of higher fuel prices. Good luck! Martin Veiner ____________________________________________________________ Beauty Product Reviews Read Unbiased Beauty Product Reviews and Join Our Product Review Team! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2131/fc/JKFkuJNzuTn8bzSpLd7ouLL3duGWsSg8 E 9PZAf5u7hDhfubP0XfBtq/ _______________________________________________ http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/listinfo/trawlers-and-trawlering To unsubscribe or modify your subscription options (get password, change email address, etc) go to: http://lists.samurai.com/mailman/options/trawlers-and-trawlering Trawlers & Trawlering and T&T are trademarks of Water World Productions. Unauthorized use is prohibited.

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