I’ve been with Crescent City Harbor District for about 10 months now. I’ve been Harbormaster/CEO since February 2021. Before that I was Harbormaster of Richmond Yacht Club and at sea as a ship’s officer. Crescent City Harbor is a gem. The area is surrounded by beauty and natural resources. We’re […]
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Matthew 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 […]
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Steve 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 […]
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Kristin 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 […]
Read MoreWilliam Cavill – Menominee, MI
I have been the Harbor Master at the Menominee Marina for the last nineteen years. During my last fifty six years on the water I have done Marine Law Enforcement and Water Rescue for thirty years. I raced sailboats ranging in size from a Flying Scott to an ex-America’s Cup […]
Read MoreJeffrey Cleary – Waterford, NY
I manage the Port of Waterford, New York for the Town of Waterford, New York. We are located 42-47′-14″ N/ 73-40′-45″ W. We stand in front of Lock E2, the first lock of the Erie Canal. I was appointed Harbormaster on May 10, 2019. Previous to that I was Director […]
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Vallejo Marina Team – Vallejo, CA
Kate McConville – New Shoreham, RI
I was hired as Block Island’s first female Harbormaster in 2020. The Great Salt Pond is a super popular destination along the New England coast. We have 90 transient rental moorings, are a federal no discharge harbor, and have a very popular shellfishing program. Come visit, I guarantee you will […]
Read MoreOliver Curry – Southwest Harbor, ME
I started as Southwest Harbor Harbormaster on August 9th 2021. As a lifelong mariner, I’ve worked in most of the harbors around MDI as a deckhand, aquaculture crew, commercial fisherman, marine technician and licensed captain. Southwest has maintained its identity as a working harbor as well as a favorite pleasure […]
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Paul Blank – Newport Harbor, CA
I have been part of the Newport Harbor community since I completed City of Newport Beach Recreation Department sailing lessons as a child. That early introduction to sailing has led to a lifetime passion for boating, and a particularly strong interest in maintaining and sustaining the harbor as the center […]
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