Bridge comment on Wonderwood Drive (SR 116) Bridges

Comment by: Jo-Anne Whiteman, Dreamboat, on May 21, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'

There is currently a barge and workers to the east of the center span but horizontal clearance is still normal. Two hours before high tide the board read 66'. With 64' air draft we cleared with no problem.

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Bridge comment on Butler Boulevard (SR 202) Bridge

Comment by: Jo-Anne Whiteman, Dreamboat, on May 21, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'

Bottom half of the northbound tideboard is missing but you can approximate clearance using the upper half as a guide. Clearance was over 65' at half tide.

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Bridge comment on Francis and Mary Usina (SR A1A/Vilano) Bridge

Comment by: Jo-Anne Whiteman, Dreamboat, on May 21, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'

Went through near low tide and the board read 70'. With a 64' air draft we cleared with no problem.

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Bridge comment on Merrill P. Barber (SR 60) Bridge

Comment by: Jo-Anne Whiteman, Dreamboat, on May 12, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'

New tide boards on North and South side. Read 65' two hrs before low tide. Assume it would be less than 65' at high tide.

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Bridge comment on Evans Crary (SR A1A) Bridge

Comment by: Jo-Anne Whiteman, Dreamboat, on Dec 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'

With an air draft of 63.5 we went thru at half tide. Board read 64'. We cleared.

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Bridge comment on Alma Lee Loy (SR 656/17th St.) Bridge

Comment by: Jo-Anne Whiteman, Dreamboat, on Dec 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'

Showed approx 65' at + .57 tide two hours before high tide.

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Bridge comment on Merrill P. Barber (SR 60) Bridge

Comment by: Jo-Anne Whiteman, Dreamboat, on Dec 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'

No tide board southbound (or northbound). We cleared with an air draft of 63.5' at +.75 tide.

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Bridge comment on Pineda Causeway Bridge

Comment by: Jo-Anne Whiteman, Dreamboat, on Dec 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'

Southbound tide board showed a little more than 64' and we cleared our 63' mast plus antenna without touching.

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Bridge comment on Bennett Causeway Bridges

Comment by: Jo-Anne Whiteman, Dreamboat, on Dec 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'

Southbound tide board is missing.

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Bridge comment on A. Max Brewer (SR 406) Bridge

Comment by: Jo-Anne Whiteman, Dreamboat, on Dec 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'

No problem with this bridge. Southbound near high tide the board showed 66' so our 63' mast plus antenna cleared with no trouble.

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Bridge comment on Allenhurst (Haulover Canal) Bridge

Comment by: Jo-Anne Whiteman, Dreamboat, on Dec 4, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'

Called when we were 1/2 mile out. Told us he would open as we approached, which he did. He timed it perfectly. No problem.

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Bridge comment on A1A Port Orange Relief Bridge

Comment by: Jo-Anne Whiteman, Dreamboat, on Dec 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'

With a 63.5" air draft we passed under 1.5 hours before low tide without touching. Southbound tide board read 64'. We've been told the bridge has a little extra clearance in the center.

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Bridge comment on Thomas J. Shave, Jr. Twin Bridges

Comment by: Jo-Anne Whiteman, Dreamboat, on May 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'

Came through at high tide (+4.5') and the northbound board showed 65'. Cleared with no problem.

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Bridge comment on Palm Valley (SR 210) Bridge

Comment by: Jo-Anne Whiteman, Dreamboat, on May 23, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'

Northbound - No tide board present but clearance was more than enough for our 63.5' air draft around half tide.

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Bridge comment on A1A Port Orange Relief Bridge

Comment by: Jo-Anne Whiteman, Dreamboat, on May 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'

Proceed with caution. Got here an hour after high tide and the board read only 62'. Navionics users report lots of antenna scrapes. Seems it's only above 64' at low tide.

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Marina Review for Alligator River Marina - Temporarily Closed

Reviewed by: Jo-Anne Whiteman , Dreamboat, on Jan 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 3

Beware of shoaling at the marina entrance. We have a draft of 5.5 and were not able to get in. It was windy the day before and that may have added to the shoaling. Dock master tried to help guide us but it was just too shallow.

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