US Harbors
Our friends at US Harbors provide a comprehensive online coastal information platform that focuses on harbors throughout the USA. Each profile shows tide predictions, marine weather forecasts, and details taken from local knowledge of over 1,400 harbors across 30 US states. The site provides resources tailored to boaters, fishermen, and coastal residents, which is ideal both for trip planning and cruisers that may need to alter their plans and are arriving at an unfamiliar port. Information includes real-time buoy data, weather radar, wind forecasts, and printable tide charts. Users can also access harbor-specific nautical charts, webcams, and contact information for local harbormasters and Coast Guard stations. It is no wonder that US Harbors founded in 2009 now serves more than 12 million users annually.
Beyond useful data, US Harbors fosters community engagement through annual events like the “Best Harbor” contest and National Harbormaster Day, celebrating the unique character of coastal communities. The platform also supports coastal businesses with a Business Membership program, offering digital marketing opportunities to enhance their visibility among the coastal audience.
Based on The Wharf at Lyman Morse in Camden, Maine, US Harbors is run by co-founder and owner Jamie Bloomquist, who brings extensive experience in the marine industry including time working at the venerable Maine boatbuilder Back Cove Yachts. Bloomquist explains US Harbor’s goal is to support thriving coastal communities by protecting the character of coastal places and the people who live there—while also caring for the environment and local economies.
For more information, visit their website at usharbors.com.
