Port District meeting tomorrow

Captain Jay Bliss reminds local Historic City News readers that tomorrow, Tuesday, April 18th, the regular meeting of the St. Augustine Port, Waterway and Beach District will convene at 3:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the St. Augustine Beach City Commission.

The District is the primary proponent of waterway and waterfront activities within its boundaries. Its mission is to pursue projects that maintain and enhance opportunities for waterway use among its constituency.

Ken Krauter will present an update on the Port District’s vision statement and the commissioners will hear a presentation on the Inlet dredging project. Under “new business” the commission will take up plans for the 5th Annual Nautical Festival and Boat Show presented by Philip Alia.

If you are planning to attend, the St. Augustine Beach City Commission meeting room is located at 2200 A1A South in St. Augustine Beach.

“Please attend Port meetings and voice your concerns and ideas,” Seat 5 Commissioner Jay Bliss said. “And, continue to advise boaters traversing the inlet to favor the red side of the channel, the North.”

Captain Bliss joined the District in 2006. He brings maritime experience from sailing the Americas, the Caribbean, and New Zealand, along with a broad knowledge of port management in those diverse areas. In our local waters, he volunteers as an active director for SPARS, a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching area youth the basics of sailing. Bliss is a member of the Marine Industry Association, a licensed USCG captain, and holds sailing instructor certifications from USSA and ASA through level 205.