Twice a month we have a Spring Tide which is slightly higher than our normal. Sea Level Rise on Earth amounts to about an inch every 10 years. Yesterday's spring tide was typical in Rockport Harbor. Weather was benign with an East wind that we are protected from. You can see, we are maxed out for volume 'down' in our harbor.
Fishermen took the day off as waves spilled over their landing. Note the ramp that is going up to the floating docks.
With just a swell wrapping around from the East, the power of the sea was working our seawall pumping water through holes behind the bulkhead and sending small geysers, drilling through the backfill.
This is the porch off the Boat Club. A typical strong South wind will send 4 foot rollers into here. A gale with 40-50 kt winds can easily send 10'ers.
We live with the tide along the coast, sort of a big sleeping dog. My house is nearly 200 feet above sea level even though I'm less than 200 yards from here. Below is that same bulkhead top, at near low tide.
For my sailing, Sea Level Rise will probably result in extra costs to keep a boat as our town raises the public landing, repairs bulkheads, sinks longer pilings.
Recreational boaters will share the cost with the fishermen, boatbuilders and the town in higher taxes and use fees. Still, we are lucky around this harbor living high above on solid granite.
What about your area? Has sea level rise impacted your sailing area?
Fishermen took the day off as waves spilled over their landing. Note the ramp that is going up to the floating docks.
With just a swell wrapping around from the East, the power of the sea was working our seawall pumping water through holes behind the bulkhead and sending small geysers, drilling through the backfill.
This is the porch off the Boat Club. A typical strong South wind will send 4 foot rollers into here. A gale with 40-50 kt winds can easily send 10'ers.
We live with the tide along the coast, sort of a big sleeping dog. My house is nearly 200 feet above sea level even though I'm less than 200 yards from here. Below is that same bulkhead top, at near low tide.
For my sailing, Sea Level Rise will probably result in extra costs to keep a boat as our town raises the public landing, repairs bulkheads, sinks longer pilings.
Recreational boaters will share the cost with the fishermen, boatbuilders and the town in higher taxes and use fees. Still, we are lucky around this harbor living high above on solid granite.
What about your area? Has sea level rise impacted your sailing area?
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