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Portsmouth, NH 03802-1077
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| Jan. 12-March 12 |
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Weekend Navigator Class
A Coast Guard Auxiliary Boating 8-week course, Maine Maritime Museum, Bath, Maine. Includes navigation and piloting with electronics, navigation tools, waypoint navigation, planning with paper charts and GPS, tides, winds and cirrents, and radar. FMI: 207-443-1316 ext. 322
| | Jan. 30-Oct. 11 |
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Building America's Canals
Mystic Seaport, Mystic, Conn. An interactive exhibition organized by the National Canal Museum of Easton, Pa., showing the construction and operation of the nation's man-built waterways.
FMI: www.mysticseaport.org/canals
| | Feb. 4-May 6 |
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USPS Electronic Navigation Course
Middle Street Education Center, 80 Middle St., Fairhaven, Mass. 14-week course includes GPS instruction, voyage planning, tracking progress, piloting, traditional chart work, current correction.
FMI: ljcarlson950@juno.com
| | Feb 23 and Mar 16 |
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Nautical Navigation Course
Captain Lyman Stuart, who is a certified
American Sailing Association Instructor will be
teaching this course to students who want to
learn the basics of nautical navigation including
how to read charts, use navigation tools, how
to plot a course, how to track location while
underway, as well as, using a GPS on the sea. FMI:
FMI: www.westbrookschools.org/AdultEdAltEd/Winter-Spring%20Brochure%202010.pdf
FMI: lstuart1@maine.rr.com
| | February 26, 2010 |
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Basic Urethane Paint Training
Awlgrip’s Tim Taylor will cover products, fairing, preparation, and the spray application process. Classroom and paint shop time. Limited class size. Marine Systems Training Center, Thomaston, ME FMI: 207-354-8803
FMI: info@marinesystemstraining.com
| | March 3, 2010 |
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Watermakers: Reverse Osmosis Desalination
Mark Fruehauf of Great Water, Inc. will cover aspects of reverse osmosis systems including common features, use, operation, maintenance and service. Marine Systems Training Center, Thomaston, ME FMI: 207-354-8803
FMI: info@marinesystemstraining.com
| | March 10, 2010 |
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LED Lighting for Boats
Imtra Marine Products will discuss benefits of LED lighting for a greener boat; creating lighting plans and installation tips; interactive demonstrations. Marine Systems Training Center, Thomaston, ME FMI:207-354-8803
FMI: www.marinesystemstraining.com
FMI: info@marinesystemstraining.com
| | March 12 |
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A Return to the Cabinet of Curiosities
A Behind the Scenes Tour. Mystic Museum's Collections Research Center, Mystic, Conn., 5:30-7 p.m. Cash bar and light snacks available.
FMI: www.mysticseaport.org
| | March 13 |
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Weather Forecasting: The Basics
Gunnar Edelstein, airline captain, yacht captain and meteorologist discusses cloud, wind-direction and sea-state observations and how they can tell a different story than the forecast. Contact Capt. Bernie Weiss, 203-329-2503.
FMI: bw@pro-pub.com
| | March 13 |
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Safety at Sea Seminar
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Goat Island, Newport, R.I. Moderated by John Bonds and Ron Trossbach, this is core curriculum sanctioned by US Sailing and meets primary Safety At Sea requirement of the 2010 Notice of Race. Full-day schedule includes special keynote speaker, helicopter briefing by USCG crew, “Helicopter Rescue Preparation Guide” video, and flare demonstrations.
FMI: http://offshore.ussailing.org
FMI: info@ussailing.org
| | March 13-14 |
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Ocean Sailing Seminar
Cruising Rally Association, Newport, R.I. Designed to make offshore passages safer, more comfortable and more fun. The focus is on skills and resources used for safe ocean voyages.
FMI: www.carib1500.com
FMI: Steve@carib1500.com
| | March 13 |
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Navtronics Open House and Bluefin Fishing Demo
For the second straight year, Navtronics and Redman Marine Fabricators are happy to host an Open House to showcase the latest in high-def electronics, safety gear, tuna towers, T-tops, outriggers, and more - not to mention free lunch! We'll also be lucky enough to have First Light Anglers present another great demo on catching small and medium size bluefins. If you're serious about fishing or boating, visit Navtronics and Redman Marine Fabricators, your one-stop marine pros, on March 13. To register, or for more information, 207-363-1150.
FMI: www.navtronics.com
FMI: tgreer@navtronics.com
| | March 17 |
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Crucial Waters: Reporting on the State of the Ocean
Franklin Theater, The Waynflete School, Portland, Maine. A presentation by "National Geographic" author Brian Skerry about why more than 50 percent of the big fish in the seas have disappeared--with some grounds for hope.
FMI: www.waynflete.org/summertime
| | March 19-21 2010 |
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Maine Boatbuilders Show
Come visit Portland and see over 200 exhibitors with boats from 68' to 10' dinghys from all over the northeast. This is the SPRING gathering of the best minds in the marine industry to answer all your nagging boating problems. Proudly produced by Portland Yacht Services for 23 years!
FMI: www.portlandyacht.com/boat
FMI: joanna@portlandyacht.com
| | March 23, 2010 |
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Propellers & Propulsion
Accutech Marine Propellers, Inc. will cover the properties of propellers, how they are made, repairs and computer tuning, and shaft failures. Marine Systems Training Center, Thomaston, ME FMI: 207-354-8803
FMI: www.marinesystemstraining.com
FMI: info@marinesystemstraining.com
| | March 25 |
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Saving Sailing
Herreshoff Marine Museum, Bristol, R.I. Nicholas D. Hayes, author of "Saving Sailing," is guest speaker, who will discuss the five years he researched this book and interviewed more than 1,200 sailors worldwide.
FMI: www.herreshoff.org
| | March 25, 2010 |
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Customer Service
This session will look at the triangle of expectations that exist between your customers, your employees and the marine business. We will help you identify the key communication and listening skills needed for effective customer service. You will be given scenarios to practice your customer service techniques. We will also discuss the importance of customer service for dealerships. Marine Systems Training Center, Thomaston, ME FMI:207-354-8803
FMI: www.marinesystemstraining.com
FMI: info@marinesystemstraining.com
| | March 27 |
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The Mariner's Compass
Bristol Community College, 770 Elsbree, Fall River, Mass. A safe Boating Seminar from the Mattapoisett and Taunton River Power Squadrons in cooperation with Bristol Community College's Center for Business and Industry. How to select, install, calibrate and use your compass.
FMI: www.bristolcc.edu/noncredit
| | March 27-July 18 |
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Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea
Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Mass. A new way of viewing the art of a great civilization, by interpreting the importance of water to the ancient Maya.
FMI: www.pem.org
| | March 27 |
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Land and Water Conservation Summit
URI Memorial Union, Kingston, R.I. Keynote speaker is Tom Horton, award-winning author and Chesapeake Bay biographer. Participants can attend three of 32 workshops.
FMI: 401-8746525
FMI: megkerr@cox.net
| | March 31, 2010 |
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Estimating Effectively for the Marine Industry
Bunnell Marine Consulting will provide guidance to the art of estimating, the key information you should include, and how to manage an estimate before and during an job. Marine Systems Training Center, Thomaston, ME FMI:207-354-8803
FMI: www.marinesystemstraining.com
FMI: info@marinesystemstraining.com
| | April 9 |
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Gideon Denison, Southern Land Deals and the Slave Trade
Mystic Museum's Collections Research Center, Mystic, Conn., 5:30-7 p.m. Cash bar and light snacks available.
FMI: www.mysticseaport.org
| | April 9-11 |
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2010 Classic Yacht Symposium
Herreshoff Marine Museum/America's Cup Hall of Fame, Bristol, R.I. Technical programs include 17 original papers from U.K. and U.S. covering from skipjacks to Victorian-era yacts, pre-WW II speedboats, one-design sailboats, wood selection, and epoxy techniques.
FMI: www.herreshoff.org
FMI: events@herreshoff.org
| | April 13-16, 2010 |
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ABYC Marine Refrigeration & A/C Certification
This American Boat And Yacht Council certification course is designed for the marine technician that has at least a rudimentary level of experience and / or prior training in working with these systems. Marine Systems Training Center, Thomaston, ME FMI: 207-354-8803
FMI: www.marinesystemstraining.com
FMI: info@marinesystemstraining.com
| | April 13 |
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Free USCGA Boating Classes
Flotilla 65, USCGA, Fairhaven, Mass. Two classes: Radar operations and Navigation Rules.
FMI: arpeggio56@comcast.net
| | April 16 |
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Circumnavigator Bill Pinckney Reception
Shennecosset Yacht Club, Groton, Conn. A wine-and-cheese-reception for the first captain of the Amistad replica. This is a fundraiser for Sea-Legs, a program that ttempts to reach students who would not otherwise go sailing or explore the open water. Contact Dick Lathrop.
FMI: www.shennecossetyachtclub.com
FMI: 860-912-5393
| | April 17 |
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Trailering Your Boat
Bristol Community College, 770 Elsbree, Fall River, Mass. A safe Boating Seminar from the Mattapoisett and Taunton River Power Squadrons in cooperation with Bristol Community College's Center for Business and Industry. Tow vehicles, hitches, trailers: launching and retrieving, towing and maintenance.
FMI: www.bristolcc.edu/noncredit
| | April 20 |
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Free USCGA GPS Class
USCGA Flotilla 65, Fairhaven, Mass. GPS Operations. Stunets are encouraged to bring their own GPS units.
FMI: arpeggio56@comcast.net
| | April 23-25 |
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Fishermen's Festival
Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Miss Shrimp Pageant, Lobster Trap Hauling, Cod Fish Relay, Dory Bailing, Lobster Crate Running, Tug of War, Fish Fry, memorial to fishermen lost at sea, Blessing of the Fleet.
FMI: seamaine@boothbayharbor.com
| | April 23 - 25 |
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Boat Show Premiering in Essex, Conn.
Over 50 boats will be available for display (and sale!) during the First Annual Spring Boat Show scheduled for Friday April 23, through Sunday April 25, in Essex Connecticut. The show will premier at the Brewer Dauntless Marina, 9 Novelty Lane in Essex, from 10 am through 5 pm for the three-day weekend. There is no charge to attend the show. There will be an impressive line-up of both sail and power boat manufacturers represented, and include: American Tug, Cabo Yachts, EastBay, Grand Banks, Hallberg-Rassey, Hatteras, Hunt Yachts, Jupiter, Nonsuch, Nordic Tugs, Ranger Tugs and Sabre Yachts. There will be new and pre-owned brokerage boats on display – both in water and on land. Boats featured will range from 25’ in length to 72’.
FMI: info@byy.com
| | April 29 |
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IYRS Marine Systems & Composites Technology Open House
International Yacht Restoration School, Bristol Campus. Bristol, R.I. Visit the campus that houses the new Composites Technology program and the Marine Systems program. Speak with instructors, director of admissions and financial aid coordinator, and learn how to apply for admission for 2010 year
FMI: www.iyrs.org
| | May 1 |
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Shennecossett Yacht Club Tag Sale
1010 Shennecossett Rd Groton Ct. from 9:00 to 12:00. We will
have our club house overloaded with marine gear for sale. You can rent
a table to sell your unwanted gear also for only $10. There will be
also a consignment table also where you can drop off your unwanted
marine items and we can sell it for you for a small fee. Please
contact us early if you would like to rent a table. Full breakfast available from our kitchen.
FMI: wgaynor5@tvcconnect.net
| | May 8 |
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Onboard Weather Forecasting
Bristol Community College, 770 Elsbree, Fall River, Mass. A safe Boating Seminar from the Mattapoisett and Taunton River Power Squadrons in cooperation with Bristol Community College's Center for Business and Industry. Using your senses to determine conditions you're likely to encounter. Weather systems, clouds, wind direction, temperature, and barometric pressure.
FMI: www.bristolcc.edu/noncredit
| | June 5 |
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9th Annual Women's Sailing Conference
Corinthian Yacht Club, Marblehead, Mass. A conference to introduce women to, or enhance their skills in recreational sailing though water and land seminars.
FMI: www.womensailing.org
FMI: marcia.bennet@comcast.net
| | June 9-10 |
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Fish Expo Atlantic Trade Show
New Bedford State Pier, New Bedford, Mass. Sponsored ny National Fisherman magazine. Contact Karen Kelley at 978-263-1334.
FMI: www.comarexpo.com
FMI: karen@huggercom.com
| | June 11 |
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Pirates Ball
Behind the Cape Cod Maritime Museum, this "fun-raiser" will be a costume/cocktail party with hors d'oeuvres and cash bar, and auctions and raffles to benefit the museum.
FMI: www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org
FMI: jcpreston@capecodmaritimemuseum.org
| | June 12 |
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Cape Cod Maritime Festival
Hyannis (Mass.) waterfront, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Explore Tall Ships, sail on catboat Sarah or Tall Ship Alabama, see exhibits, arts & crafts, music, pirates and more.
FMI: www.capecodmaritimemuseum.org
FMI: jcpreston@capecodmaritimemuseum.org
| | June 23 |
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Newport Bermuda Race
A 635-mile ocean race from Newport to Hamilton, Bermuda, lasting three to six days, crossing the Gulf Stream on way to Onion Patch. Cruising Club of America and the Royal Bermuda Yacht Club. Entry process open Jan. 18.
FMI: www.bermudarace.com
| | June 25-Aug. 11 |
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Marine Invitational Art Exhibit
Lyme Art Association, Old Lyme, Conn., Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. More than 200 pieces of art from artists of the American Society of Marine Artists and elected and from associate members of the Art Association, oil, water, pastel and pencil.
FMI: www.lymeartassociation.org
FMI: 860-434-7802
| | June 25-27 |
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18th Annual WoodenBoat Show
Mystic Seaport, Mystic Conn. Not just wooden boats (which are worth the price of admission), but also "I Built It Myself" events, model-boat regattas, Skua "Cocktail Class" races, and the Atkin Family Dinner and Tribute.
FMI: www.woodenboatshow.com
| | July 17-24 |
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7th Bienniel New York Yacht Club Race Week
New York Yacht Club, Newport, R.I. One Design, Classic 12-Meter and PHRF championships early in week (July 17-19); IRC later in week (July 21-24). Call NYYC Sailing Office at 401-845-9633.
FMI: www.nyyc.org
FMI: sailingoffice@nyyc.org
| | July 23-27 |
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The Corinthians Stonington to Boothbay Harbor Race
Starting is off Stonington, Conn., competitors will round Nantucket Shoals buoys and finish at Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Course length: 332 nautical miles. A “navigator’s race,” with choice of passing north or south of Block Island, and similar decision at Squirrel Island near finish. a US Sailing sanctioned Category 2 event, with ORR and PHRF spinnaker divisions. Registration begins Feb. 1.
FMI: www.stoningtontoboothbayharbor.com
FMI: tom.lane@stoningtontoboothbayharbor.com
| | Aug. 6-8 |
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38th Annual Buzzards Bay Regatta
Beverly Yacht Club, Marion, Mass. Classes include Mulithulls, PHRF Cruising, PHRF Racing, IRC, 420s, Lasers, Laser Radials, V15s, J/24s, J/80s, Shields and Bullseyes.
FMI: www.buzzardsbayregatta.com
FMI: info@buzzardsbayregatta.com
| | Aug. 14-28 |
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Points East Fundy Flotilla
A cruise in company to, and up into, the St. John River, New Brunswick, Canada, from Northeast Harbor, Maine. Will call at Cutler, Grand Manan, St. John, Gagetown, St. John again, St. Andrews and back to U.S. at Eastport.
FMI: www.pointseast.com
| | Aug. 28-29 |
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28th Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival
Hawthorne Cove Marina, 10 White St., Salem, Mass. Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. See vintage motor yachts and sailboats, tour vessels, meet skippers and crews, vote for your favorite boat. Crafts market, old-time band music, blessing of fleet, parade of boats and more.
FMI: www.boatfestival.org
FMI: patwells@earthlink.net
| | Sept. 10-12 |
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Eastport Pirate Festival 2010
Eastport, Maine. The weekend after Labor Day, more than 10,000 people will enjoy more than 50 events including pirate re-enactments, more familiy-related events, pirate bands, and a surprise offering "to take the pirate festival up a notch." FMI: Email John Miller.
FMI: john.miller2@hotmail.com
| | Sept. 16-19 |
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Newport International Boat Show
Newport Yachting Center and adjacent wharves, Newport, R.I. Free water-taxi service.
FMI: www.newportboatshow.com
| | Oct. 7-11 |
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United States Sailboat Show
41st annual show in downtown Annapolis, Md. Several hundred boats of all sizes, marine hardware, accessories, rigging, clothing, seminars, workshops, demos, and entertainment.
FMI: www.usboat.com
FMI: paul@usboat.com
| | Oct. 14-17 |
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United States Powerboat Show
39th annual show in downtown Annapolis, Md. Several hundred boats of all sizes, marine hardware, accessories, rigging, clothing, seminars, workshops, demos, and entertainment.
FMI: www.usboat.com
FMI: paul@usboat.com
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