tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802827704617117238.post6310501808381776194..comments2022-12-13T10:34:10.274-05:00Comments on LiveBloggin' the ICW: Miami Beach Report - and your Right to AnchorWally Moranhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07685097892987918671noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802827704617117238.post-67066845223031968782014-02-13T02:20:53.638-05:002014-02-13T02:20:53.638-05:00I'm not surprised at that, a similar trick was...I'm not surprised at that, a similar trick was tried in Naples FL by some rich guy who objected to boats anchoring. They like to think they own the view to the horizon.Canuck Sailornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802827704617117238.post-20052272234903492122014-02-12T22:25:59.121-05:002014-02-12T22:25:59.121-05:00We anchored there three times last year, but we di...We anchored there three times last year, but we didn't try to go ashore nor were we interested in going ashore. The 2nd time there were two additional sailboats (one tied to the aft of the other) anchored on just the one anchor. They were definitely trash boats. So we investigated and here is what we discovered...what looked to be an anchor chain was notthere was a chain running fully across the bottom from where those little boats were moored to a string of mooring buoys, and the two derelict sailboats that "appeared" to be anchored on one anchor rode were actually attached to the same chain as the moorings...it is part of the billionaires ploy to make it look like cruisers are derelict. We put in a call "of inquiry" about it before leaving, but we did not hear anything back about the outcome. We actually got in the dinghy and lifted the chain and followed it just out of curiosity. We were glad we did, otherwise we might have caught our anchor on it when we were leaving. So if you anchor there, be sure your anchor does not catch on that mooring chain...if it is still there.Evelyn Bandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802827704617117238.post-81404574685844055152014-02-12T16:55:56.118-05:002014-02-12T16:55:56.118-05:00The late Mayor Goode and I had a 'discussion&#...The late Mayor Goode and I had a 'discussion' about this in Ichobods after the police came to me in Eau Gallie. You can see the outcome of that little pissing match here (http://www.southwindssailing.com/pdfs-issues/southwindsjune2007.pdf) at page 30, but after we were done, Eau Gallie and Melbourne stopped harassing boaters at anchor.<br />Sometimes the good guys win.Canuck Sailornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802827704617117238.post-33391284943982386262014-02-12T16:48:56.988-05:002014-02-12T16:48:56.988-05:00Sounds eerily like our situation in Eau Gallie Har...Sounds eerily like our situation in Eau Gallie Harbor. One guy with way too much money for his own good, making trouble for those of us just trying to enjoy life. Fought it for 2 years, gave up, moved boat to Charlotte Harbor.Lady of the Lakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802827704617117238.post-38169079602597724602014-02-12T16:08:42.136-05:002014-02-12T16:08:42.136-05:00Superb - now if we could get all my blog readers t...Superb - now if we could get all my blog readers to do this...the mayor's email is available at http://web.miamibeachfl.gov/web_contact.aspx?webpageID=35Canuck Sailornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802827704617117238.post-87714885784087371602014-02-12T16:07:39.956-05:002014-02-12T16:07:39.956-05:00Done, we're in communication.Done, we're in communication.Canuck Sailornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802827704617117238.post-30245167295357422572014-02-12T16:01:51.747-05:002014-02-12T16:01:51.747-05:00Wally, the following email went out to the Mayor.....Wally, the following email went out to the Mayor...Chuck<br /><br />Mr. Mayor. As a long time boater and frequent visitor to Florida, I am appalled at the situation that has been ongoing in the anchorage in Sunset Lake. The only way this situation has been able to continue for so long is by the inaction of the City of Miami Beach and the FWC. In my opinion, both have failed to stop what has amounted to bullying by one landowner with apparent political clout. The state of Florida has been developing a reputation as being unfriendly to boaters for some time and the city of Miami Beach has now surpassed the state in that reputation. With today's internet, not only boaters but the world will instantly be informed of the antics of Mr. Karlton and the cities lack of resolution to this ludicrous situation. The public perception is that Mr. Karlton has an undue influence over both the city administration and the local FWC and no one is making any efforts to change that public perception. This is not the type of atmosphere that will encourage my friends or family to want to ever visit Miami Beach. We will continue to encourage everyone that will listen to take their tourist dollars elsewhere until such time that we feel the public is of greater concern than a single individual. We truly hope that Mr. Karlton is contributing enough to the local economy to compensate for the negative publicity and loss of tourist income he has affected.Chucknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2802827704617117238.post-3804753567242020082014-02-12T14:01:44.273-05:002014-02-12T14:01:44.273-05:00Send an e-mail to Phil Johnson, Concerned Cruisers...Send an e-mail to Phil Johnson, Concerned Cruisers Chair at SSCA.Dave Skolnicknoreply@blogger.com