In our small harbor of mostly pleasure boats our Harbor Master, Brian LeClerc, is responsible for a lot of things including: safety drills and safety training; harbor and shoreline inspection; debris removal; coordination with USCG regarding aids to navigation; assistance to boats and swimmers in distress; preparing for dredging; mooring management […]
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Bruce Lovallo – Norwalk, CT
I started as Norwalk’s Deputy Harbormaster 2018, and was appointed Harbormaster in 2021. My responsibilities include overseeing moorings and various projects impacting the harbor. I retired after 24yr career in law enforcement 15yrs for the City of Norwalk where some of that time I spent with the Marine Unit and […]
Read MoreRyan Conrad – Bridgeport, CT
I started out as the Assistant Harbormaster in 2010 and was appointed Harbormaster in 2015. The city has 5 ports, 11 marinas and 150 municipal moorings. There are 3 ferries that carry passengers and vehicles to Long Island, NY and a new high speed ferry terminal being built to bring […]
Read MoreDavid Crocker – Waterford, CT
David Crocker is the Harbormaster for Waterford, CT. He is also Vice President of Crocker’s Marina and Boat Yard, the largest boat yard in the Thames River. Dave’s responsibilities include the safety and control of the Niantic River, Niantic Bay, areas of the Long Island Sound and areas along the […]
Read MoreDavid Borg – Whittier, AK
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Read MoreScott Bearhope – River Dunes, NC
“You can rest assured your boat is in good hands at River Dunes. Marina is clean and maintained in pristine condition. Harbormaster Bearhope is attentive to details and responsive to boater needs.” Submitted by J. Fish
Read MoreMario W. Bandeira – Paraty, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
My name is Mario, I’m 62 years old, work with marina development and equipment’s (floating docks, boat hoist, forklift and others) here in Brazil for 22 years and as Senior Harbormaster at Marina do Engenho last 8 years. I’m biologist, oceanographer, amateur captain and have MBA in marketing administration as […]
Read MoreMatthew Creswell – Juneau, AK
Matt Creswell has served as the Juneau, Alaska Harbormaster since March of 2020. Matt’s primary responsibilities include: Managing the operation of four small boat harbors (1250 slips), seven launch ramp facilities, commercial loading and repair facility. His area of responsibility covers 70 miles from end to end. He manages the […]
Read MoreSteve Hope – New Harbor, ME
“Steve Hope has been serving our community for years, and I personally think his experience and knowledge of the area and being on the water, combined with the history and relationships with the town, along with his downright awesome personality. Mr. Hope serves as the harbor master and lets the […]
Read MoreKristin Forster – Port Austin, MI
I have worked as the Harbormaster at Port Austin State harbor since June 2020. Before taking over as harbor master I worked as a summer worker at local state park. I love the outdoors and I have completely fell in love with being on the lake everyday. My harbor is […]
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