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Jan. 27-29		43rd Annual CMTA Hartford Boat Show Connecticut Convention Center, 100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford. Friday, Jan. 27, 12 p.m.- 9 p.m.; Saturday, Jan. 28, 10 a.m.- 9 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Children under 12 free when accompanied by an adult. FMI: www.hartfordboatshow.com FMI: 860-249-6000
Jan. 28		Nor'easter Days Workshops: Drawing from the Penobscot Marine Museum Collection Penobscot Marine Museum, 40 E. Main Street, Searsport, Maine, a series of arts and crafts classes for adults, led by locally-known experts. Held on the last Saturday of the month, January through April, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. FMI: penobscotmarinemuseum.org/pressreleases.html#Arts-Crafts-Tours-More FMI: shenkel@pmm-maine.org
Feb. 1		Boating Secrets Winthrop Public Library, Winthrop, Mass. Local author Robin G. Coles will appear at on February 1, 2012 at 6 p.m., to give a talk on her first book, "Boating Secrets: 127 Top Tips to Help You Buy and Enjoy Your Boat." The program is free and open to the public. Coles' book will not replace any classroom instruction, but promises to entertain through the use of amusing stories. This book is for both power and sail boaters. FMI: http://thenauticallifestyle.com FMI: robin@thenauticallifestyle.com
Feb. 4		Need A Boat Survey? Who? What? Why? And How ? Halloween Yacht Club free seminar, 10 Seaview Ave. in Stamford, Conn. So, you’re about to buy a boat but . . . now you’re advised to hire a Marine Surveyor. Questions: Why do I need a surveyor? How do I find and evaluate a surveyor? What will the surveyor report about the boat? Good value or not? Answers by Bruce S. Patterson, SAMS, ABYC, of Coastwise Marine Surveyors. FMI: bw@pro-pub.com FMI: 203-329-2503
Feb. 9		The Restoration of the Charles W. Morgan Herreshoff Marine Museum/Points East Winter Speaker Series, Bristol, R.I. Preserving the last wooden whaleship in the world. A first-hand account by the restoration managers of the techniques and technologies. 7 p.m., doors open at 6. Refreshments provided by Cisco Breweries of Nantucket. FMI: www.herreshoff.org FMI: 401-253-5000
Feb. 9		Merritt Carey, All Woman America's Cup Crew The Apprenticeshop, 643 Main St., Rockland, Maine. Carey was a crewmember on the first ever all-women crewed America’s Cup defender contender in 1995. She grew up summering in Tenants Harbor and learned to sail on her father’s 39-foot Concordia yawl, Windhover. She was on the all-women’s team in the 1994/1995 Whitbread Round the World Race, skippered by Dawn Riley. FMI: 207) 594-1800 FMI: margaretm@apprenticeshop.org
Feb. 10-12		The Sixth Annual Boatbuilders’ Show on Cape Cod Resort and Conference Center, Hyannis, Mass. A large selection of unique, custom and limited-production boats in both wood and fiberglass. At this year’s show, boaters will discover more than 50 exhibitors and a large variety of custom-built sailboats and powerboats on display under one roof. FMI: www.boatcapecod.org
Feb. 11-19		56th New England Boat Show Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, Boston, Mass. FMI: www.newenglandboatshow.com
Feb. 25		How To Cope With Medical Emergencies At Sea Halloween Yacht Club free seminar, 10 Seaview Ave., Stamford, Conn. Dr. Les Krasnogor, explains how to recognize, stabilize, and manage hypothermia, heat stroke, puncture wounds, lacerations, burns, heart attacks, choking, and fractures/sprains/strains. FMI: bw@pro-pub.com FMI: 203-329-2503
Feb. 25		Nor'easter Days: Maritime Watercolors with Anne Spencer. ARTS & CRAFTS, FREE TOURS, EXHIBITS AT PENOBSCOT MARINE MUSEUM Penobscot Marine Museum, 40 E. Main Street, Searsport, Maine, hosts Nor'easter Days, a series of arts and crafts classes for adults, led by locally-known experts. Held on the last Saturday of the month, January through April, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. February 25 ; Maritime Watercolors. Anne Spencer will teach watercolor technique using ship models and paintings from the museum's collection as examples. FMI: www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org FMI: shenkel@pmm-maine.org
March 1-4		The Portland Boat Show Portland Sports Complex, 512 Warren Avenue, Portland, Maine, just off exit 48 of the Maine Turnpike. Center-console & walkaround fishing boats, bowriders, cuddy cabins, cruisers, pontoon boats, wakeboard boats, and tournament ski boats. Portland Sports Complex is connected to Turf’s Restaurant & Bar, as well as Joker’s Family Fun & Games to help your children enjoy their day at the boat show. FMI: www.theportlandboatshow.com
March 3		Stamford Harbor: Update and Future Considerations Halloween Yacht Club free seminar, 10 Seaview Ave., Stamford, Conn. Harbormaster Mike Taylor, Chairman Ray Redniss and other members of the Stamford Harbor Management Commission report on optimizing waterfront and harbor uses without environmental compromise. FMI: 203-329-2503 FMI: bw@pro-pub.com
March 6		America's Boating Course Wawenock Sail and Power Squadron, Brunswick, Maine, beginning March 6 at 6:30 p.m. for 7 weeks. Rules of the road, navigational lights and buoys, use of compass for bearings, marine charts and introduction to piloting. Call John McMullen at 207-433-7848. FMI: www.usps.org/wawenock/ FMI: postms@comcast.net
March 7		Getting Acquainted With GPS Wawenock Sail and Power Squadron, Topsham, Maine, 6 to 9 p.m. Waypoint navigation and how to relate GPS to charts. It also shows you what the buttons do, what the screens show, and how to access the functions you need, and hoe to choose a GPS. Call John McMullen at 207-433-7848. FMI: www.usps.org/wawenock FMI: postms@comcast.net
March 8		Encounter with Somali Pirates Herreshoff Marine Museum/Points East Winter Speaker Series, Bristol, R.I. First-hand account by Capt. Richard Phillips. The world watched as Capt. Phillips first saved his crew, then was rescued by Navy Seals. FMI: www.herreshoff.org FMI: 401-253-5000
March 10-11		Women's Diesel Engine Workshop Mack Boring Technical Institute, Middleboro, Mass. A two-day workshop offered by The National Women’s Sailing Association covering the proper methods of performing basic engine service and emergency repairs, and including hands-on time with the engines. FMI: www.womensailing.org FMI: 978-979-7241
March 12		America's Boating Course Wawenock Sail and Power Squadron. Bath, Maine, beginning March 12 at 6:30 p.m. for 7 weeks. Rules of the road, navigational lights and buoys, use of compass for bearings, marine charts and introduction to piloting. Contact John McMullen at 207-433-7848. FMI: www.usps.org/wawenock FMI: postms@comcast.net
March 16-18		Maine Boatbuilders Show The Portland Company Marine Complex, Portland, Maine. More than 200 exhibitors and 9,000 show-goes. A gathering of the finest fiberglass and wooden custom boat builders on the East Coast. Also exhibiting numerous manufacturers of boating equipment. Sailboats, powerboats, canoes, kayaks, and rowing boats with the builders there to discuss and sell their work. FMI: www.portlandcompany.com
March 19		America's Boating Course Wawenock Sail and Power Squadron, Damariscotta, Maine, beginning March 19 at 6:30 p.m. for 7 weeks. Rules of the road, navigational lights and buoys, use of compass for bearings, marine charts and introduction to piloting. Call John McMullen at 207-433-7848. FMI: www.usps.org/wawenock FMI: postms@comcast.net
March 22-May 24		Engine Maintenance Course Wawenock Sail and Power Squadron, Wiscasset, Maine, 6:30 p.m. for 10 weeks. Covered are basic mechanical systems such as drive systems (propellers), steering systems, engine controls and gasoline inboards, outboards, and diesel engines. Also, solutions for emergency problems while afloat, away from a repair facility. Call John McMullen, 207-433-7848. FMI: www.usps.org/wawenock FMI: postms@comcast.net
March 29		Piloting Course Wawenock Sail and Power Squardron, Wiscasset, Maine, 6:30 p.m., for eight weeks. Planning and checking along with the use of GPS for determining position, and introduces digital charting along with traditional charting, compass and dead reckoning skills, use of compass, and aids to navigation. and a host of related topics are included in this approach to coastal and inland piloting. John McMullen, 207-433-7848 FMI: www.usps.org/wawenock FMI: postms@comcast.net
April 5		Around the Americas aboard Ocean Watch Herreshoff Marine Museum/Points East Winter Speaker Series, Bristol, R.I., 7 p.m., doors open at 6. Herb McCormick, former Cruising World editor and New York Times Sailing correspondent served as first mate and watch captain and one of the photographers aboard Ocean Watch as the crew monitored the state of the oceans and shorelines during a circumnavigation of North and South America via the Northwest Passage and Cape Horn. Refreshments provided by Cisco Brewers of Nantucket. FMI: www.herreshoff.org FMI: 401-253-5000
April 13-15		Maine’s Boating Expo Organized by Maine Marine Trades Association, and held at Hangar 5 at Brunswick Landing (the former Brunswick Naval Air Station), Brunswick, Maine, it is primarily a dealer show. Call MMTA for details. FMI: www.mainesboatingexpo.com FMI: 207-773-8725
June 2		1th Annual Women’s Sailing Conference Organized by National Women’s Sailing Association at Corinthian Yacht Club, One Nahant St., Marblehead, Mass. For women, to enhance sailing skills through seminars on water and land. Topics include sail trim, introduction to spinnakers, knots, hands-on charting, crew overboard, motorboat handling, diesel-engine troubleshooting, suddenly singlehanded, anchoring, night sailing, rules of the road. Continental breakfast, lunch, dinner, and guest speaker. FMI: www.womensailing.org FMI: joan_thayer@comcast.net
July 27		Stonington (Conn.) to Boothbay Harbor (Maine) Race The so-called "Lobster Run," a 332-mile course, tracks around the Nantucket Shoals, finishing in Boothbay Harbor. It is a U.S. Sailing-sanctioned Category 2 event, with ORR, PHRF spinnaker and non-spinnaker divisions, as well as doublehanded and Swan classes. Each yacht carries a transponder that will show its position, which can be followed at iBoattrac.com. Held every even year, the race appeals to those who also do the Marion-Bermuda Race, or wish to prepare for it. Additionally, the timing is ideal for yachts returning from the Newport-Bermuda Race whose owners want to cruise in Maine in August. Contact Race Chairman Tom Lane. FMI: www.stoningtontoboothbayharbor.org FMI: 615-804-0500
July 28		Cruise for Life MacMillan Pier - Provincetown, Mass. Share your passion for boating and being on the water while raising money for The Jimmy Fund and the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Cruisers will take over MacMillan Pier for a night filled with amazing music, delicious food, great friends, tremendous fun, and passionate fundraising. Captains can register boats and crews online. FMI: http://cruiseforlife.org FMI: mike@cruiseforlife.org
Aug. 16-19		Second Annual Penobscot Bay Rendezvous Camden, Rockland and Thomaston, Maine. Presented by Wayfarer Marine and Lyman-Morse Boatbuilding. Both racing and power boat events, a fantastic mix of sail and power boats, and three nights of fabulous parties. Pre-registration is now open. FMI: www.penobscotbayrendezvous.com FMI: 207-266-9381
Nov. 5		4th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival USM's Abromson Center, Portland, Maine. A gathering of storytellers and story-makers with a love for our glorious natural environment, hosted by Friends of Casco Bay. Doors open at 4 p.m. Films 5-7 p.m. (no intermission). Cash bar & popcorn 4-5 p.m. Celebration following last film. Tickets now on sale (event has sold out past three years). FMI: www.friendsofcascobay.org FMI: keeper@cascobay.org
March 6		America's Boating Course Wawenock Sail and Power Squadron, Brunswick, Maine, beginning March 6 at 6:30 p.m. for 7 weeks. Rules of the road, navigational lights and buoys, use of compass for bearings, marine charts and introduction to piloting. Call John McMullen at 207-433-7848. FMI: www.usps.org/wawenock FMI: postms@comcast.net

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