Community Updates

Tue - Thu 12-6 Fri - Sat 10-6 Sun 11-5 9270 Ford Ave. Richmond Hill

(912) 756-8868

CIRCA 1870 GOODBREA D HOUSE

BED & BREAKFAST INN

Four andard gue r ms & two suites, all wi large private ba r ms. ay wi us and visit Cumberland Island and hi oric . Marys! Pet friendly. Dietary needs met.

Call for special Southern Tides Rates! (912) 882-7490

www.g dbreadhouse.com info@g dbreadhouse.com 209 Osborne . . Marys, Georgia

The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) offers marine trades training with options for both online and in-person courses. All courses are available to both ABYC members and non-members, though member registration rates are lower.

Online courses include ABYC instructors leading live online sessions with Q&A, recordings of each session available the next day and online proctored certification exams.

In-person courses follow CDC guidelines and include ABYC instructors leading three in-person days of instruction and exams, with testing online for immediate results.

• Marine Systems Certification (three days/week for three weeks, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day), December 7 – 23 • Marine Electrical Certification (three days/week for three weeks, 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. each day), December 7 – 23 • Diesel Engines Certification (three days/week for three weeks, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day), November 8 - 17 • ABYC Standards Certification (three days/week for one week, 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. each day), November 2 – 4

• Marine Electrical Certification (three days for one week, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. each day), Nov ember16 – 18, Annapolis, MD • ABYC Standards Certification (one day, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.), January 12,

Charleston, SC

For information about ABYC membership visit: abycinc.org/page/Join

For information about courses and registration visit: abycinc.org/events/event_list. asp or contact Casey Bates at cbates@abycinc.org (410) 990-4460 ext. 100.

Participants in Georgia’s marine commercial and for-hire industry who experienced a greater than 35 percent loss in revenue during 2020 and/or 2021 due to COVID-19 may now apply for federal financial assistance.

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed by Congress in March 2020 provided Georgia with nearly $2 million in funds to be distributed to marine fishery participants with economic loss from March through May 2020. The recent Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 has made an additional nearly $3 million in funds available to Georgia commercial fishermen, wholesale dealers, processors of saltwater species, bait shrimp dealers and harvesters, aquaculturists with a Georgia commercial fishing license, and for-hire guides with losses incurred during 2020 and/or 2021. Eligible applicants must have experienced a revenue loss of more than 35 percent compared to the same period for the five years between 2015 and 2019.

To distribute the funds as quickly as possible, DNR is requesting applicants sign affidavits attesting to the revenue loss, as well as disclosure of other federal and/or state COVID-related financial assistance. This affidavit will be part of the application packet. DNR will provide applicants with worksheets to record monthly revenue from 2015 to 2019 and help calculate the loss in 2020 and/or 2021.

For eligibility requirements and the application package, visit coastalgadnr.org/ CARES. Applications must be postmarked by November 6, 2021.

A total of $2,927,195 is slated to be dispersed to successful applicants. The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission will be the grantee and will distribute the funds based on Georgia’s spending plan.

For more information, contact Julie Califf at Julie.califf@dnr.ga.gov (912) 262-3120 or Cindy Smith at cindy.smith@dnr.ga.gov (912) 262-3350 of DNR’s Coastal Resources Division.

Women participating in Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) programs can try a variety of activities, including archery. Photo provided by GADNR

Ladies, have you ever wanted to head out to go backpacking or fishing or shooting, but not sure where to start? The GADNR Wildlife Resources Division can help! The Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) Workshop, scheduled for Nov. 5-7 at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center, provides a practical introduction to a wide variety of outdoor recreational skills and activities.

“BOW workshops focus on learning outdoor skills in a safe and structured environment, giving women from all backgrounds the chance to learn outdoor skills in a positive, non-competitive atmosphere where they can feel confident and have fun,” said Melissa Paduani, BOW coordinator. “Available class activities will include shooting, fishing, camping, photography, wilderness survival and more!”

BOW is an educational program offering hands-on workshops to women (18 or older) of all physical ability levels and aims to break down barriers to female participation in outdoor activities by providing a safe and supportive learning environment.

Weekend workshops begin on Friday morning and end on Sunday. Between meals and special presentations and events, participants can choose from about 20 professionally-led classes, ranging from such topics as firearms, outdoor preparedness, fishing, preparing and cooking game, foraging, geocaching, nature photography, medicinal plants and hunting. Sessions range in intensity from leisurely to rugged (strenuous).

“Although classes are designed with beginners and those with little to no experience in mind, more seasoned participants will benefit from the opportunity to hone their existing skills and try out new activities,” says Paduani. “All participants will receive enough instruction to pursue their outdoor interests further when the workshop is complete.”

Registration for BOW is now open. Participants can choose to bring their own tents and gear, stay off-site or stay at the lodge at Charlie Elliott, (part of a popular complex including a wildlife management and public fishing area). Cost per person, which includes food and programming, ranges from $245-290 (dependent on lodging choice).

For more information, including registration details, online registration and a complete listing of classes, visit www.georgiawildlife.com/BOW or call (770) 784-3059. BLACKBIRD CHARTER CO.

CAPTAIN RAVEN ABLARD 307•851•6314

Sunset Cruise Fossil Hunting Dolphin Tour Bird Watching Golden Isles Tour Onshore Seining Inshore Fishing Day & Night Water Taxi Kayak Taxi

All Trips Customizable DOG FRIENDLY

Proudly Serving Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida

info@safeharborriggingservices.com www.safeharborriggingservices.com John S. Ramsey, Owner