February 2009 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 5.
Waterfront News
M A I N E M A R I T I M E A C A D E M Y N E W S
MAINE MARITIME ACADEMY SCHOO- Edward Roberts, Chair of the Celebrat- tration in Sail Training, the course is designed Griffiths of the Search and Rescue division of
NER BOWDOIN FEATURED IN CANA- ing Bartlett 2009 Steering Committee, said for students with little or no prior sailing or the Canadian Coast Guard, has been a de-
DIAN CELEBRATION OF ARCTIC organizers felt it was important to have a boating experience. The program will begin voted friend to the college. When he’s not
EXPLORATION working Bartlett-era schooner as a focal point the first week in June with nautical activities traveling to Maine to teach cold water sur-
in the touring program. “We are very excited based at the college’s waterfront facilities. vival and emergency medicine, he’s assisting
CASTINE – Maine Maritime Academy’s about the ports program we have in place for The 12 students enrolled in the course will us each time we’re in port in the area. With
(MMA) schooner BOWDOIN will sail to this summer,” said Roberts. “It is indeed a participate in painting, rigging, cleaning, en- seafaring, it’s not just a job, it’s a lifestyle, and
Newfoundland and Labrador this summer as great privilege to have the schooner gineering, voyage planning, and provision- the friendships run deep.”
a traveling ambassador for Celebrating BOWDOIN sailing around the province and ing. Students will also work with the vessel’s At the conclusion of the first trip and
Bartlett 2009, an upcoming Canadian recog- enabling Newfoundlanders and professional steward in a rotating schedule. upon arrival in St. Anthony, activities will
nition of Arctic exploration. Celebrating Labradorians to see first-hand the type of They will learn to cook and prepare the day’s include reprovisioning the boat, a change of
Bartlett 2009 will mark the 100th anniversary schooner which Bartlett sailed for many meals, clean the food preparation area, and professional crew members and students,
of Admiral Robert Peary’s expedition to the years to the Far North.” conduct provisioning and menu planning for and several day sails for special guests of the
top of the world in his renowned North Pole Captain John Worth, small vessel master the voyage.
Continued on Page 16.
trek of 1909, and the extraordinary contribut- at MMA and coordinator of this year’s Once underway, cruising experiences
ing role of Canadian national hero, Captain BOWDOIN itinerary, attended the Friday will include watchstanding,
Bob Bartlett. The schooner BOWDOIN, an afternoon press conference which drew print navigation techniques, un-
Arctic expeditionary vessel of the same era, and broadcast media coverage from through- derway maintenance, and sea-
SURVEYORS FOR
will serve as a working example of the type of out the area, including the Canadian Broad- manship. This year’s voyage
MAINE'S MARINE COMMUNITY
schooner sailed by Bartlett while carrying the cast Corporation. “We are honored to have plan includes stops in Halifax,
celebration throughout the Provinces of been approached to serve the people of Sable Island, Prince Edward
Newfoundland and Labrador. Canada in this celebration of national pride Island, Cape Breton, Isle de la
In a press conference held in early Janu- and accomplishment,” he said. “It is our hope Madeleine, St. Pierre, and
ASSOCIATED
ary in Newfoundland, The Honorable Clyde that through our participation we strengthen Miquelon.
Jackman, Newfoundland’s Minister of Tour- relationships between our state and our Once in Newfoundland,
MARINE SURVEYORS
ism, Culture and Recreation, announced that northern neighbors. We are also reminded of the vessel will continue sailing
the schooner Bowdoin will visit 12 communi- our commonalities which exist in a deep ap- to festival events for two
ties in Newfoundland and Labrador as part of preciation of the sea, tradition, and leader- weeks. “What many may not
the celebration in conjunction with its annual ship.” realize is that the BOWDOIN is
sail training activities. The BOWDOIN will Worth explained that Canadian organiz- a real celebrity in the area and
voice 207 846 4900
serve as host vessel while conducting two ers approached the college in 2007 and re- has made many strong alli- fax 207 846 4700
annual at-sea training cruises for student quested the BOWDOIN’s participation in the ances,” said Worth. “Prior to
enrolled in the college’s Small Vessel Opera- upcoming event. Bartlett’s original sail ves- the busy port visit schedule,
tions program. These required training pro- sel, the EFFIE MORRISSEY, now known as not only will we will be able to
grams will be conducted in association with the ERNESTINA, was scheduled to be out of finalize all arrangements with
the festival. One course will take place during service during the festival due to an extensive
Lower Falls Landing
our hosts, but we will have the
the voyage to the area, while another will take refurbishment in nearby Boothbay Harbor, opportunity to rekindle some 106 Lafayette Street
place during port visits and during the jour- Maine. “The invitation alone was a true long-standing friendships in
Yarmouth, Maine 04096
ney home to Castine. honor for this small college, but the under- the area. For instance, Dave
Details of the ports program and the standing and cooperation of our Canadian
BOWDOIN’s visit were provided by the His- neighbors has really made this a happy real-
toric Sites Association (HSA) of Newfound- ity. They fully respected our primary obliga-
land and Labrador, the agency organizing a tion, to ensure sea-time aboard the
Great Island Boat Yard
series of corresponding activities and events BOWDOIN for our degree-seeking stu-
aimed at highlighting and celebrating the life dents,” he said. “With some creative plan-
and legacy of the Canadian Arctic explorer ning and the cooperation of the organizers,
and mariner, Captain Bob Bartlett of Brigus, we have been able to craft a sail training plan
Newfoundland. “The visit of the BOWDOIN, which meets our student needs, provides
and all the associated activities, will bring the them with outstanding sailing opportunities,
Bartlett celebrations to regions throughout and embraces the festival plans. The best part GREAT
Newfoundland and Labrador,” said Minister is that our participation won’t incur any costs
Jackman. “It will also serve to showcase this for Maine Maritime Academy beyond those
Service, Access, Value
province – and Captain Bob Bartlett’s re- standard to our annual training cruises.”
markable story – to the rest of the country According to Worth, BOWDOIN will be
and, indeed, to the world.” prepared in port as it usually is by students
Big boat yard service expertise delivered with
“Captain Bob Bartlett embodies the enrolled in the spring sail training cruise the personal care and responsiveness of
spirit of determination, perseverance and in- course. Eventually, the group will sail the
a family business. Call or visit us to discover
dependence that defines the Newfoundland vessel to St. John’s, Newfoundland, for the
how you can benefit from our exceptional blend
and Labrador character,” Minister Jackman beginning of the port series. The course
of traditional craftsmanship and state of the
added. “The Provincial Government is proud serves as an introduction to the overall main-
to have committed $400,000.00 to support the tenance and operations of a large, traditional
art technology.
Bartlett celebrations, and the Historic Sites sailing vessel. Sponsored by MMA’s Will-
Association’s efforts to preserve and honor iam F. Thompson School of Marine Trans-
Protected marina with 110 slips and moorings
the Bartlett legacy.” portation in support of an academic concen-
20,000 sq. ft. of indoor, climate-controlled work space
Maine craftsmen maintain and restore boats year round
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