THIS WEEK'S NEWS, October 23, 2026

POLITICAL 

AIWA Annual Meeting, Nov 17-19, 2026

ENVIRONMENT

*** From NHC: No Activity Expected within Next 7 Days*

NHC: TROPICAL STORM CHARTS AND UPDATES

Subtropical Storm Josephine Update - Fred Pickhardt

WEST ATLANTIC HURRICANE FORCE WIND WARNING - Fred Pickhardt

Offshore Nor'easter Unleashes Dangerous Marine and Coastal Conditions - Fred Pickhardt  

Navigating Gulf Weather during November - Fred Pickhardt

ENSO October Update - Fred Pickhardt

NAVIGATION

ALL CURRENT LOCAL NOTICES TO MARINERS (including off ICW)

Southeast Marine Fuel Best Prices as of October 21

Note: LTMs only on or near waterways are listed here. Click the above link "ALL CURRENT LOCAL NOTICES TO MARINERS" for the complete list of current LTMs.

Expected Closure of W.P. Franklin and Ortona Locks for Major Maintenance - 1/4-3/1 2027, W P Franklin Lock, FL

LNM: AICW MM 462 Limited Openings, Ben Sawyer Bridge, Charleston, SC

LNM: GIWW-East MM:253.7, Choctawhatchee Bay Light 1 Missing

LNM: AIWW MM:346.9, Little River-Winyah Bay Obstruction Daybeacon B Destroyed

LNM: GIWW-West MM:669.1, Brownsville Channel Light 31 Damaged

LNM: AIWW MM:1,119.0, Cutter Bank Light 14 Missing

LNM: AIWW MM:1,054.0, Hillsboro Inlet Entrance Daybeacon 5 Extinguished

LNM: AIWW MM:208.8, Bogue Sound Lighted Buoy 5A Shoaling

LNM: OWW MM:64.1, Clewiston Channel (Rt 1B) Daybeacon 13 Destroyed

MARINAS AND ANCHORAGES

12th Annual Dismal Day, Sat Oct 24, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

FEATURED ARTICLES

Expected Closure of W.P. Franklin and Ortona Locks for Major Maintenance - 1/4-3/1 2027, W P Franklin Lock, FL

Coast Guard Boarding: What to Expect on Your Boat - Southern Boating & Yachting

EDUCATION AND EVENT CALENDARS 

Your Weekend Lineup: Stars, Sweets & Fall Treats 🎃✨ - Elizabeth City

12th Annual Dismal Day, Sat Oct 24, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

Pumpkins, Stars & a Little Spooky Fun 🎃✨ - Elizabeth City

City of Gulfport Celebrates Florida City Week, Gulfport, FL

A Little Chill, A Lot of Charm 🍂👻 - Elizabeth City

RESOURCE ARTICLES and TALL TALES

Cruisers' Net Weekly Newsletter - October 16, 2026

Coast Guard Boarding: What to Expect on Your Boat - Southern Boating & Yachting

Solo Sailor Whips Herself Up Into a Frenzy at Passing Sub (Video) - Loose Cannon

And Then Some Idiot Says, 'And I Never Hadda Problem' - Loose Cannon

Count Basie Orchestra to perform at UNCW, Nov 13 - CoastalReview

SCORE Fall Newsletter - SCDNR

Out to Sea NC Fest to Feature Food, Conversation, Education 11/8-10 - CoastalReview

Folksinger Hurt in 'Grace Bailey' Mast Catastrophe Asserts Seaman's Rights - Loose Cannon

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