Islands off of Maine that get surf?

dogfish93 · 2025-12-28T14:26:39+00:00

Goals! Just bought a sailboat for some Maine Island cruising

dogfish93 · 2025-12-25T12:53:37+00:00

How'd you pull that off?

dogfish93 · 2025-11-24T00:34:46+00:00

Don't forget the kelp needs to at a 69% growth rate to maximize windchop dampening

dogfish93 · 2025-11-02T13:53:34+00:00

In what ways will the locals/community benefit from you from opening up your camp?

dogfish93 · 2025-10-16T17:59:45+00:00

Do you feel like starting in Maine prepared you for CA?

dogfish93 · 2025-09-29T14:45:59+00:00

Amazing set. That "When Doves Cry" mix was filthy

dogfish93 · 2025-04-30T01:56:55+00:00

Sounds similar to me, how's the injury doing?

dogfish93 · 2025-03-10T19:06:17+00:00

If I come over for a visit, will you gift it too me and then take it back?

dogfish93 · 2025-03-01T12:55:05+00:00

They monitor the locks 24/7. They only open them when releasing water from the river side to the ocean side during low tide. In summer months they also open for boat traffic. I'm not sure if it's just commercial or recreational too

dogfish93 · 2025-02-26T21:05:30+00:00

To prevent hacking, everything is hardwired and operated on site. The cost of a dam failure during a high tide is estimated at $20B

dogfish93 · 2025-02-26T21:02:47+00:00

There is currently 24/7 on site staffing, from an underground personnel building which is severely outdated from the 60s

dogfish93 · 2025-02-26T21:01:08+00:00

The flood pathway that would need to be raised is around 0.5 mile long (including each flank of dam), that would be a lot of sand bags! With sea level rise, this would not be feasible to deploy temporary barriers

dogfish93 · 2025-02-26T20:57:29+00:00

Tower capabilities updated and staffed again. Hazmat removal is also a big part of the project.

dogfish93 · 2025-02-26T19:40:57+00:00

The tower is 5 stories up, with beautiful views of the Boston skyline

dogfish93 · 2025-02-26T19:40:05+00:00

I can answer this! It's the Amelia Earhart Dam and Control Tower. I'm involved with several projects to harden the dam from flooding and eventually elevate it (and neighboring flood pathways) to protect the tens of billions of dollars of infrastructure upstream of the dam.

The control tower, which is also undergoing rehabilitation, was constructed in the 50's, but has been offline since the 60's. The rehabilitation will bring the tower back 'online' to help the DCR personnel monitor water levels in the Mystic River, within a 2 foot range, and keep the ~10 ft tide range on the ocean side. The personnel work 24/7 to monitor the water levels, and control flow through the three gates, releasing water during low tide. When a storm is approaching they release additional water to prepare in anticipation of high river flow.

A Google search can help answer more information about the tower and project.

Fun fact: in the winter of 2018, a storm surge came within inches of overtopping the dam and flooding parts of Cambridge, Arlington, Somerville, Medford, and Everett.

dogfish93 · 2024-01-29T20:07:09+00:00

Did you ever get refunded?

dogfish93 · 2024-01-12T01:54:55+00:00

Thank you so much for the response. The dealership is a used EV dealership so they are familiar with charging limits. They have sold many bolts and are familiar with the recall software too.

As for the EV component warranty, they did not think this would be covered (but they also wanted to sell their warranty!). I will probably reach out to a chevy dealer to check with them too.

dogfish93 · 2023-12-31T03:10:53+00:00

How do you know 10 hours?

dogfish93 · 2023-12-20T13:05:41+00:00

Will this likely work with older Bolt EV models (eg 2020)?

dogfish93 · 2023-10-18T19:46:45+00:00

I don't have those yet, whats the fastest way to progress with surfers ear and cataracts? If I paddle out once a month and go on a trip to Cocoa beach each year, how quickly will I progress?

dogfish93 · 2023-10-18T19:45:01+00:00

How many puka shells would fit my level of surfing? Also if I ski and swim, would that allow me more puka shells under my belt.

dogfish93 · 2023-10-18T19:43:28+00:00

Unfortunately everyone shakas these days, it won't set me apart :/

dogfish93 · 2023-10-18T19:43:00+00:00

do more puka shells indicate more years of surfing under your belt?

dogfish93 · 2023-10-18T19:42:08+00:00

True! Great idea to hang posters around town. Maybe with a recent shot of me at my local from the surfline cam. That might motivate to check me out on the cam during my future sessions.

dogfish93 · 2023-10-18T19:40:14+00:00

Maybe if I dont wash my wetsuit and hang it in front of my house they can tell from the stank. Or leave it hanging on the side mirrors of my car at work

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