New GLA Cam installed

The new GLA cam is now installed.  I still have some tweaking to do on it, but, it's good to see the view.
Thanks to everyone who donated to the replacement after it failed last week. 

Two Harbors Fishermen 031018 - The rest of the story

The previous video showed the last half of a long challenge for two fishermen determined to get their boat into Lake Superior.  This video is a 5 minute timelapse of the entire two-hour endeavor.

-Early Spring fishing, certainly has its challenges.

Two Harbors Ice Fishing/Breaking

These two fishermen (perhaps Sven and Ole) are the most determines guys that I have seen on the cams.  Saturday morning, after chopping a place for their boat, the two were finally able to launch and break their way free onto Lake Superior.

They returned six hours later.

A good example of ice fishing and breaking when needed.



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Harborcam Update

Superior Entry Cam

• I will be testing the new antenna system when it arrives later this week.
• Wiring upgrades on the Superior Piers should be done in the next few weeks.
• The new camera is ready for installations once the other system wiring and antennas are in place and tested.
• Still hoping for around May 1st.

GLA Cam

• The New camera has been ordered and I should be able to get it in place by later this week.

General 

•  Boat crews are returning to the big boats that have been layed up here for the winter.
• The Alder, along with the larger tugs will begin icebreaking operations this week.
• The Alder will be going out on a press tour Thursday at 9AM.
• Other Great Lakes icebreaking operations are also starting up this week.
• Expect Large boat traffic by March 23rd.
• The Soo Locks open on March 25th.

Know Your Ships 2018 now available

The 2018 version of Know your Ships is now available over at: http://knowyourships.com/