Page 2. MAINE COASTAL NEWS February 2009
Maine Coastal News
Publisher's Note
P.O. Box 710
It is all about the economy. What is it holding off until spring and by then these
Winterport, Maine 04496-0710 U.S.A.
going to do? Is it going to drop further, is it builders and yards may be too busy to get a
(207) 223-8846 Fax (207) 223-9004
going to stay as is for the next year or two; job done before the boating season begins.
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or is it going to rebound? One can talk to all A major factor is thought to be that most
the experts and hear all sorts of opinions. people do not know what they have. Some
Web site:
www.mainescoast.com What is interesting is to listen to their have lost as much as seventy percent or more
reasons why we are in this situation and what and what is worse are those that were
needs, or not needs to be done. Those that banking on retiring within a year or two and
created the initial problem, those looking for now they can not because they have nothing
votes and those looking for a big financial to live on. A general rule is that despite the
gain, have yet to admit it, and that is the economic troubles most people will go
biggest problem of all. We also have the boating no matter what.
government making decisions that affect On a more pleasant note, I am not sure
business, in an unnatural way. One can how many of you are following the Vendee
argue about the bailouts, which in my Globe Race, but you ought to take a look.
opinion just rewards those that can not run This is a singlehanded non-stop race around
a business more opportunity to bury their the world, which starts and ends in France.
company further, all the while making lots of The race began with 30 competitors and
Maine Coastal News is dedicated to covering the waterfront of State of Maine. It covers
money. What is also obvious is that the presently there are twelve left. Another one
commercial fishing, yachting (power and sail), boat yard and waterfront news and maritime history. government failed to put stringent will be scored in third, meaning that there will
Maine Coastal News is published 12 times per year.
regulations on the bailout money and there be two third place finishers, after getting
The distribution of Maine Coastal News is from Eastport to Kittery and is free on the
has been some very interesting spending redress for damage sustained in a rescue off
newsstand. It also can be by subscription. A year subscription, 12 issues, is $20.00. A single copy
and manipulations. Too many people love to Cape Horn, which ultimately cost him to lose
is $2.00, which covers the postage. Foreign rates for subscriptions are $40.00 per year.
live high off the hog, especially when it is on his rig. There have been some very
The Maine Coastal News office is located at 966 North Main Street, Winterport, Maine.
Comments or additional information write: Maine Coastal News, P.O. Box 710, Winterport,
someone else’s dollar. Bottom line, what impressive reports, videos and photographs
Maine 04496.
needs to happen is that there needs to be a on their website (www.vendeeglobe.org/en/
lot less greedy people, but the likelihood of ). I know that some do not like this type of
this is slim. racing, saying that it is irresponsible,
Without question it is a tumultuous time especially when other’s lives are put on the
and one that is certainly affecting the marine line to rescue them. However, if you are
industry. However, there has been some looking for the ultimate sailing challenge this
good news. As I went up and down the coast is it. The French dominate this sport and the
Publisher Jon B. Johansen
doing the distribution and getting the news, Brits have been doing fairing well recently.
Editor-in-Chief Rachel Elward
I consistently heard that after the first of the What about the Americans? In this race
year the telephone began ringing. I have there is just one American, Rich Wilson, who
heard this from boat builders, boat repairers had his boat modified at Maine Yacht Centre
Advertising Deadlines: The deadline for the March issue is 13 February.
and boat sales. No, the calls are not creating in Portland. I think America needs to step up
The deadline for the April issue is 13 March.
a backlog, but it is creating work. What some and make a showing in this event. If you want
are worrying about is that some people are to be world class, this is it.
MCN's Calendar of Coastal Events
UPCOMING & ON-GOING EXHIBITS Info:
www.neboatshow.com careers and training programs, see hands-on 20-22 Maine Boat Builder’s Show
17 January – 19 April ‘09 demonstrations, and learn about the skills Portland Company
The Sea Within Us: Iconically 18 Interspecies Committee Meeting needed to work in the boating business. 54 Fore Street
Maritime in Fashion and The Interspecies Committee will Over 30 companies are expected to attend the Portland
Design meet to address best management practices one-day event. The event is free to the Info: (207) 774-1067
Maine Maritime Museum dealing with interactions among fisheries public.
243 Washington Street and will discuss the following items: Info:
www.iyrs.org or contact John JULY
Bath, Maine Management plan integration – How to Freer (
jfreer@iyrs.org / 401-848-5777, ext. 25 Belfast Maritime Heritage
(207) 443-1316 possibly combine species managed under 203). Festival
www.mainemaritimemuseum.org current fishery management plans (FMPs) Belfast Waterfront
into broader units under fewer FMPs; MARCH Belfast
2 May – 30 August ‘09 Process for changing specifications for 15-17 International Boston Seafood Info: 207-338-3310 or e-mail
Net Worth: The Rise and Fall multiple species caught in fisheries managed Show
baccchamber@verizon.net
of Maine’s Fin Fisheries under annual catch limits (ACLs) in different Boston Convention & Exhibition
Maine Maritime Museum FMPs; Discussion of options to address the Center
243 Washington Street yellowtail flounder incidental catch by Boston, MA
Bath, Maine scallop vessels as it affects the scallop (972) 620-3016
(207) 443-1316 access areas in New England; Finalize
www.bostonseafood.com
www.mainemaritimemuseum.org Council comments on priorities for 2009
observer coverage under the Standardized
12 September – November 29 ‘09 Bycatch Reporting Methodology;
Eye-Sweet & Fair: Discussion of measures to prevent
Draftmanship, Lofting, and the increased effort in non-scallop fisheries (e.g.
Lines Before the Launch fluke, squid, groundfish and monkfish) by
Maine Maritime Museum scallop vessels that may lease their scallop
243 Washington Street allocations to other vessels under Scallop
Bath, Maine Amendment 15.
(207) 443-1316 Holiday Inn, Mansfield, MA
www.mainemaritimemuseum.org 9:30 a.m.
Info: (978) 465-0492
12 December 2009 – 18 April 2010
Big Ships, Bulk Cargoes 28 Marine Industry Career Day
Maine Maritime Museum IYRS Newport Campus
243 Washington Street 449 Thames Street
Bath, Maine 10 am – 2 pm
(207) 443-1316 The International Yacht
www.mainemaritimemuseum.org Restoration School (IYRS) will host the
Fourth Annual Marine Industry Career Day
FEBRUARY on Saturday, February 28. Attendees can
14-22 Boston Boat Show meet regional employers—including boat
Boston Convention & builders, boat yards, and marine
Exhibition Centre manufacturers—attend seminars on marine-
The Coast Guard Cutter TACKLE breaking ice in Rockport harbor to free several
Boston, MA industry opportunities, get information on
commercial fishing boats
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