Пляж Хауловер (Haulover)
Хауловер (Haulover Beach) – протяжённый песчаный пляж, расположенный севернее Бал Харбор, на территории одноимённого городского парка Майами площадью в 40 га. Впечатляющий чистотой, ухоженностью и живописными ландшафтами, ежегодно он неизменно занимает лидерство в ТОП-списках лучших пляжей США. Но есть и пикантная «изюминка» Хауловера, добавляющая ему привлекательности с ореолом свободы. Это единственный пляж на всём побережье Майами, на котором официально разрешён нудистский отдых.
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Описание пляжа
Общая протяжённость побережья Хауловер – порядка 2,4 км. Широкая и протяжённая полоса мягкого белоснежного песка с редкими одиночными пальмами завораживает взоры всех, кто впервые попадает на этот пляж, расположенный у берегов Атлантики, в заливе Бискейн. Это идеальное место для семейного отдыха, но в особенности популярен Хауловер среди молодёжи.
Особую популярность он приобрёл в силу ряда причин, включая:
Отдых голышом разрешается на северной окраине пляжа, которая расположена ближе к Санни-Айлс. Протяжённость нудистского побережья – 600 м, что делает его самым протяжённым в США среди пляжей такого рода.
Эта территория ограждена заборчиком, а при приближении к ней можно заметить предупреждающие таблички о том, что это – зона отдыха нудистов. Пляж отличается особой чистотой и развитой инфраструктурой и стабильно ежегодно входит в десятку лучших нудистских пляжей в мире.
Когда лучше ехать?
Чтобы отдохнуть на пляжах материка, лучше всего ехать летом, когда устанавливается достаточно теплая температура для купания. В таких местах, как Флорида или Гавайские острова, комфортно отдыхать круглый год.
Видео: Пляж Хауловер
Инфраструктура
Развитие инфраструктуры на берегу Хауловер способно впечатлить даже искушённых туристов. Уровень комфорта здесь очень высок. Отдыхающим доступно всё для прекрасного отдыха:
На территории парка есть яхтенная стоянка и теннисные корты. Вблизи побережья есть платная парковка, а вот вход на сам пляж бесплатен. Остановиться ближе всего к побережью можно в Quarzo Boutique Hotel, от которого до пляжа порядка 350 м. Ещё более широкий выбор жилья доступен на участке от северной окраины Майами до Бал Харбор.
How to navigate Haulover Inlet
Why is Haulover Inlet so Dangerous?
Are you heading on a cruise that will require you to navigate Haulover Inlet? From The Triton (Nautical News for Captains and Crews): Of more than 60 inlets in Florida, Bakers Haulover Inlet is one that requires experienced local knowledge or just avoid it, say captains in the area. The Inlet is man-made and was cut to connect Biscayne Bay with the Atlantic Ocean. Called Haulover, it is located at statute mile 1080 on the 3000 mile Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), and is the only inlet between Miami’s Government Cut and Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale.
The surrounding seas are mostly uneventful, but when you get near the jetties navigators should be aware of strong currents, constant shoaling and no channel that heads directly west to the ICW. Although the ICW is straight ahead, when your boat is headed in from the Atlantic you must be wary of sandbars. You need to turn your vessel north or south to avoid these treacherous hazards that will cause your boat to run aground. If you see people picnicking on the water sitting in lawn chairs steer away!
When you get inside of the inlet you’ll want to turn starboard and stay near the rocks. There is a channel that runs along the coast. This channel heads in almost a due north direction. This is near Haulover Beach Park.
Stay vigilant as you pass through the inlet. When you navigate the Haulover Inlet on an incoming tide you’ll want to steer right as you head for the ICW. Many boats have been forced on to the rocks by their stern being pushed at a fast rate. You need to make sure you have enough power to stay off these dangerous rocks. The tide can suck you in and combined with the current make you confused about your speed. This can cause you to lose control and hit the rocks, run aground, or even sink your vessel!
So should I navigate Haulover Inlet?
Well of course. Just use the seamanship and navigation skills you’ve honed as a boater. Be careful and remember to watch the conditions.
From this Sport Fishing Mag article: “A powerful outgoing tide streaming through a narrow channel and a strong onshore wind tend to pile up steep seas,” Cordes explains. “Combine these two factors with shoaling, and you have big, breaking waves at the inlet, resulting in very dangerous conditions.”
The shoaling here is a big factor in the danger, the channel is ever changing.
Resources
Navigational Markers in the Haulover Inlet
The channel markers don’t quite know what to do when the tides are running strong. The shoaling forces the Coast Guard to move them every once in a while. These markers on chains can be pushed by the wind and tides and appear to have moved. If you mistake these markers you could be in a dangerous position.
The Weather
The coast can experience fast moving severe weather! Sometimes it picks up very quickly and large waves will rush in at the mouth of the inlet. If you are in a smaller craft its not a good idea to head out in these conditions. If you do head out keep an eye on the forecast, the conditions could be perfect when you head out then change drastically. If you are in a smaller craft or personal watercraft keep a close eye on the conditions when you venture outside the inlet.
Dangerous Boat Traffic in the Haulover Inlet
Sometimes the most dangerous element in the Haulover Inlet is fellow boaters. Be aware of traffic around you, the inlet gets crowded and gets busy, often under poor conditions. If there is too much traffic, don’t be in a big hurry to join the fray. Wait until traffic lets up some to venture through the inlet.
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What is Haulover Inlet
What is Haulover Inlet? Baker’s Haulover Inlet is a man-made channel in Miami-Dade County, Florida connecting the northern end of Biscayne Bay with the Atlantic Ocean, at coordinates 25°53′59″N 80°07′26″W. The inlet was cut in 1925 through a narrow point in the sand between the cities of Bal Harbour and Sunny Isles. It is the location of an official nude beach, recreation areas and marina in the 99-acre Haulover Park. A fixed bridge carries SR A1A across the inlet.
The name is reported to have appeared on maps as early as 1823. [1]
There is a State of Florida Historical Landmark Marker (over 50 years old) at the original Lighthouse Dock site dedicated on February 21, 2004, to the first charter-boat captains at the 1926-1951 dock. It is the only marker in the State of Florida for a fishing dock.
Haulover Inlet has recently achieved greater notoriety through the efforts of several camera men and women filming the different boats going through this rough waterway. The giant waves, expensive boats, and beautiful people make for very interesting content. Channels such as Boat Snaps and Haulover post videos on a regular basis that showcase what makes Haulover Inlet part of the reason the Miami boating scene is the best in the world!
How many people film at the inlet?
At any given time there can be up to seven people filming. Tune in to Boat Snaps or Haulover and see why millions of people are addicted to Haulover Inlet content!
Where do they film from?
Typically the videos are filmed from the Bal Harbour side of the channel on a jetty that juts out into the Atlantic Ocean. If you’re on a boat you’ll often see several people filming, especially on rough or busy days at the inlet.
What makes Haulover Inlet so interesting?
Its unique characteristics make this channel difficult to navigate, when you are navigating Haulover Inlet you must be aware of currents, waves, other boats, rocks, jetskis, and even kayaks! The proximity to dangerous conditions, million dollar boats, and many people makes every moment interesting.
