Category: Environment

NOAA Storm Surge prediction of 3ft or more for the Southern New England coast

Hurricane Irene Prep: Understanding Storm Surge

8/27/2011 - Though Hurricane Irene’s winds weakened slightly, to 75 knots, as the storm passed over North Carolina’s Outer Banks, the destructive power of Irene’s storm surge is already coming into full view. For Rhode Islanders, understanding the dynamics of storm surges is of particular interest, as the latest forecasts call for… SEE MORE

Understanding Storm Surge Key to Hurricane Prep

8/27/2011 - Though Hurricane Irene’s winds weakened slightly, to 75 knots, as the storm passed over North Carolina’s Outer Banks, the destructive power of Irene’s storm surge is already coming into full view. Maine looks like it’ll be spared the huge storm surges that are predicted for southern New England this weekend,… SEE MORE

The storm track prediction of Hurricane Irene by Storm Pulse

Hurricane Irene Takes Aim at East Coast

8/24/2011 - For many East Coast boaters, summer is about to experience an unpleasant interruption. Hurricane Irene, which as of the August 24 mid-afternoon report is up to a Class 3 hurricane with sustained winds of 105 knots, seems hell-bent on hitting the U.S. mainland harder than any storm has in several… SEE MORE

Beautiful Boats to be seen at the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show

8/14/2011 - Some late afternoon images of the boat docks after-hours at the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show. Check back for a complete round up of the show. SEE MORE

An aerial look at the show from years past. Check back for updates from 2011

The 2011 Boatshow is underway in Rockland

8/12/2011 - Great people, boats, artisans, craftspeople, and a festive atmosphere are what you'll find at the Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show. Come join us this weekend. SEE MORE

Rockland events are showing up on Rockland businesses windows.

Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show Mural on Rockland Downtown Storefronts

7/22/2011 - The 2011 Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show is less than a month away. Here's a look at a mural that you'll see on the windows of Rockland storefronts. The show opens on August 12th. CLICK HERE for more information about the show, or to buy tickets online. SEE MORE

Lobster boats galore at the end of this double rainbow!

Double Rainbow Over Rockland Harbor

Environment

6/24/2011 - The evening before Rockland Harbor Lobster Boat Races, much of the fleet was nestled into the Public Landing for the night. A line of sharp showers moved across the harbor, and as they cleared out most amazing double rainbow ushered in clear, blustery weather for race day. Here's the view… SEE MORE

On the docks at the 2010 Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show. Photo by Jeff Scher

Images from the 2010 MBH&H Show

5/25/2011 - A brief look at the 2010 Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors Show. Mark your calendar for this year's show, to be held August 12-14, 2011 in Rockland, ME! SEE MORE

Choose your kit from a range of boards. Photos courtesy Grain Surfboards

New England Surfers Learn to Build Their Own Boards

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3/15/2011 - If surfers are a different breed, then New England surfers are a different species altogether. Who else would jump into swells that barely hit sixty degrees in July? (And of course the best waves are in the winter!) A couple of York, Maine, surfers decided to take their love of… SEE MORE

Herreshoff Design Provides Welcome Sign of Spring

3/9/2011 - After the winter we Maine sailors have endured, we’ll take almost anything as a sign of spring. And the sight of a Herreshoff Araminta dangling in the straps over the water at Rockport Marine was just enough to make us swerve off the road and snap a few pictures. Never… SEE MORE

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