Author: Anastasia Fischer

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High Tide Flooding Outlook for April 2024

3/29/2024 - By US Harbors. Coastal Flooding Predictions for April 2024 April's highest tides will happen at the end of the 2nd week of the month, starting as early as April 7 in some places, and heading back to normal after the 11th or 12th. There are some location-specific outliers we're highlighting… SEE MORE

Mediterranean harbor for cruising. Photo by https://www.medgulets.com

Charting Luxury: The Rise of High-End Yacht Charters in the Mediterranean

3/22/2024 - By US Harbors. As the sun dips below the horizon of the Mediterranean, it illuminates a world of luxury that sails upon its waters. Companies like MedGulets are at the forefront of this opulent sea voyage, offering unparalleled experiences aboard high-end yachts. Embarking on a luxury yacht charter through these historic and… SEE MORE

Jamie Bloomquist, Owner and Co-Founder of US Harbors. Photo by Billy Black.

US Harbors Has a New Owner!

3/18/2024 - USHarbors Acquired by Co-Founder Jamie Bloomquist Camden, Maine | March 19, 2024 - USHarbors.com, the leading online resource for tides, weather, and coastal data, announces that co-founder Jamie Bloomquist has acquired full ownership of the company. With this acquisition, Bloomquist plans to expand the platform's reach and services, further solidifying… SEE MORE

Sunset on a road with frozen lake in front. Image from Canva.com

Vernal Equinox Oddities: Lots to Learn about the First Day of Spring

3/4/2024 - By Bob Berman at Almanac.com. March Equinox Fun Facts On this March equinox, does the Sun rise due east and set due west? Are day and night of equal duration? Some of these answers are quite contrary to common wisdom. Bob Berman brings the fun facts to celebrate the first day of spring!… SEE MORE

Equinox

Flooded road in winter. Image from Canva.com

High Tide Flooding Predictions for March 2024

3/4/2024 - By US Harbors. Coastal Flooding Outlook for March 2024 March's highest tides start at the end of the first week in March--around March 9th--for most of the country, and will last several days. NOAA's predictions for tidal flooding primarily focus on the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic states, and the Pacific Northwest.… SEE MORE

The Symbolic Seashell

Coastal News

2/8/2024 - By Krista Langlois Sabato Rodia was a beachcomber. Barely five feet tall, with a face as creased as a used map and eyes perpetually squinted against the sun, he spent untold days prowling the beaches and estuaries of Southern California with an old cement sack slung over his shoulder. As… SEE MORE

Coastal Flooding in Outer Banks. North Carolina Department of Transportation, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons

High Tide Flooding Outlook for February 2024

1/29/2024 - By US Harbors. Coastal Flooding Predictions for February 2024 This month NOAA is predicting "likely" high-tide flooding only for Hilo Bay / Kuhio Bay, Hawaii! Otherwise the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, West Coast, and Hawaii are indicated for potential flooding in the 2nd week of February. Surprisingly NOAA is not predicting any locations… SEE MORE

Coastal Flooding in Camden, ME - Jan 10,2024

Preparing for Coastal Flood Events

1/12/2024 - By Ready.Gov. How to Prepare for Coastal Flood Events Make a plan for your household, including your pets, so that you and your family know what to do, where to go, and what you will need to protect yourselves from flooding. Learn and practice evacuation routes, shelter plans, and flash flood… SEE MORE

dock damage Christmas cove, Maine -- January 2024

IMPORTANT: Maine DMR Requesting Coastal Damage Report

1/11/2024 - By Maine Department of Marine Resources. The Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) has provided the following update to the previously released information on reporting storm damage: Individuals of private industry and privately owned commercial infrastructure who sustained property damage from the January 10th storm, including wharfs, floats, vessels, etc. are… SEE MORE

Boat Show in Florida, aerial view. Image from Canva.com.

2024 Winter Boat Shows

1/10/2024 - By US Harbors. The 2024 Boat Show Season Has Started! Already a show or two has come and gone, but get ready as things heat up starting this weekend with great boat shows around the country. Boat Shows in January Chicago Boat Show -- Jan. 10-14. This coming weekend, if… SEE MORE

Boat Shows