Page 4. MAINE COASTAL NEWS May 2012


Maine Coastal News P.O. Box 710


(207) 223-8846


Winterport, Maine 04496-0710 U.S.A. E-mail - igmatats@aol.com


Web site: www.mainescoast.com Fax (207) 223-9004 Publisher's Note


What a month, first it was the Maine Boatbuilder’s Show in Portland the middle of March. Manning two booths, Maine Coastal News and Maine Built Boats, was a challenge. Fortunately, they were right next to each other. I always enjoy this show because it signals the end of winter, and I see a lot of people I do not see any other time. It is also fun going out to eat at different places. We were at Becky’s one night, Ri Ra’s the next and then for St. Patrick’s Day we ate at Benkay’s.


Maine Coastal News is dedicated to covering the waterfront of State of Maine. It covers commercial fishing, yachting (power and sail), boat yard and waterfront news and maritime history. Maine Coastal News is published 12 times per year. The distribution of Maine Coastal News is from Eastport to Kittery and is free on the newsstand. It also can be by subscription. A year subscription, 12 issues, is $20.00. A single copy is $2.00, which covers the postage. Foreign rates for subscriptions are $40.00 per year. 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,


Maine 04496.


In the end I was indebted to my wife for manning the MCN booth and that meant a run the following weekend to doll show in Massachusetts. One can get a lot of reading done at these shows. Then we made our way up Route One stopping at a number of antique stores. There was a lot of interesting items, but I only bought a cod fish box from a Bangor company at a shop in Wells. In a matter of two weeks the poor GMC had done nearly 3,000 miles.


Then there was the launching of DELUSIONAL, which I was not going to miss.


Publisher Editor-in-Chief


Jon B. Johansen Rachel Elward


Advertising Deadlines: The deadline for the June issue is 11 May. The deadline for the July issue is 8 June.


The next weekend was MMTA’s Maine’s Boating Expo at the former Naval Air Station, Brunswick. What a great facility, 36,000 square feet, but MMTA and the building managers had a number of obstacles to overcome. MMTA did not give up and did a great job making this happen. Susan Swanton, the head of MMTA, was pleasantly surprised when she sold out her exhibitor space. She was also surprised by how everyone helped during set up and take down. The big unknown was how many people would come and would they be


buyers. Friday was a little chilly and there was not a big turnout. Those that did come seemed to be looking at the boats. Saturday was warmer and a lot more people showed up. Sunday was warm again and the turnout was pretty good. The bottom-line was that a number of boats and other things were sold. I manned the Maine Built Boats’ booth and we had a person come up and ask about rebuilding the deck of a 46-foot wooden ketch. They had already done some searching and I gave them a few more names to explore. That alone made it worth it, and we also got a new member. Exhibitors were pleased and everyone I talked with said they would be back. MMTA hopes that they can get the same site next year and are already talking with thoses that manage the facility about that. They would also like to expand outside, which could make for a much bigger and better show.


As the weather continues to warm, I am getting anxious about getting down on SATURN. She had an uneventful winter and now I need to get some big projects done. The biggest of course, is getting her engines running, but there is always more chipping, grinding and painting to do. Funds are always a big hurdle and I need to get better at producing newsletters on a periodic basis to help raise the needed money. The same for my maritime library, which has been progressing slower than I would like. Lots of material has been inputted and it looks like we are getting closer to having a website up where one can view this material. What has been done is good, but it is only a very, very small aspect of the big picture. I need more hours in a day!


MCN's Calendar of Coastal Events


On-Going Exhibits: – 13 May 2012 Port of Portland; Maine Maritime Museum, Bath


Maine Maritime Museum’s latest exhibit presents a vision of


the history of


Maine’s Gateway City as portrayed by the ships that have transited Portland Head to clear Spring Point Ledge, a series of vessels as diverse as the different eras they represent; vessels that have brought hope, grief, sustenance, prosperity, disappointment, and a good day’s work to its people.


For more information visit www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org or call 207.443-1316 during business hours.


Summer 2012 Exhibit: Schooner BOWDOIN on the Greenland Patrol”, Castine Historical Society, School Street, Castine, Maine; June 25 through October 15, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Explore the untold story of Maine Maritime Academy’s historic schooner BOWDOIN during World War II while serving as U.S. Naval vessel. This exhibit will reveal the vessel’s previously uncelebrated contributions to the strategic operations of the U.S. Coast Guard and the U.S. Navy during World War II as part of the Greenland Patrol.


JUNE 2 SailMaine Shakedown Regatta Portland Yacht Service Portland


10-10 Gosport Regatta


13-14 Commercial Marine Expo State Pier


New Bedford, MA Info: (207) 799-1356


16 Boothbay Harbor Lobster Boat Races Boothbay Harbor


Info: Ashlee Lowery (207) 633-3915


16 Centreboard Regatta Centreboard Yacht Club South Portland


17 Rockland Lobster Boat Races O’Hara’s North Facility Rockland


Info: Steve Brooks, (207) 354-8763 9623


18-21 Newport Charter Yacht Show Newport Yachting Center Newport, RI


Under new ownership, this summer’s revamped Newport Charter Yacht Show (NCYS) guarantees charter boat owners, brokers, agents and boating enthusiasts a convenient one-stop location for presenting and exploring the endless possibilities of luxury chartering. The four-day event is the only one of its kind in the U.S. and while catering primarily to the charter trade, it also allows discriminating consumers (attending with brokers) to learn more about dream vacations on one of the many world-class yachts (ranging from 50 to 200 feet) that will be present. Directly preceding the America’s Cup World Series in Newport, the NCYS will also showcase ancillary goods and services aimed at captains and crew and host a series of industry-focused seminars on destination cruising, maritime law and new technology.


For information on exhibiting, contact Lisa Knowles, Sales Manager, Newport Exhibition Group, +1 401 846 1115, ext. 216, lknowles@newportexhibition.com. For information on sponsorship opportunities, contact Nancy Piffard, Show Director, Newport Exhibition Group, +1 401 846 1115


30 Harraseeket Regatta Harraseeket Yacht Club South Freeport


JULY 7 Moosebec Reach Lobster Boat Races U. S. Coast Guard Station Jonesport


Info: E. Blackwood (207) 598-6681 636th


Annual Great Schooner Race Rockland to Camden Start: 1100 hrs.


7-8 Rockland/Castine Regatta 8 MDI Series


14 Searsport Lobster Boat Races Searsport Town Dock Searsport


Info: Keith & Travis Otis (207)


5486362 14-15 Camden Race Weekend


15 Stonington Lobster Boat Races Town Dock


ext. 212, npiffard@newportexhibition.com or visit http://newportchartershow.com “Like” NCYS on Facebook and


“Follow” on Twitter


23 PYC Pilot Races Portland Yacht Club Falmouth


24 Bass Harbor Lobster Boat Races Bass Harbor


Info: Wayne/Colyn Rich (207) 244- 27-31 Lobster Run Race


28 Friendship Lobster Boat Races Barge middle of harbor Friendship


Info: Wes Lash, (207) 832-7807


28-29 Seguin Island Trophy Race Southport Yacht Club Southport Island


28-29 Solo/Twin Race


29 Harpswell Lobster Boat Races Barge off Mitchell Field Harpswell


Info: Henry Barnes, (207) 725-2567 29 MDI Series IV


AUGUST 3-5 Monhegan Regatta Portland Yacht Club Falmouth


5 Tom Morris Memorial Pursuit Race


10-12 Shipyard Cup 2012 Hodgdon Yachts East Boothbay


Stonington Info: Nick Wiberg, (207) 348-2375


15 Hospice Regatta and Downeast PHRF Championships


22 MDI Series III


21-22 Boothbay Harbor Regatta Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Boothbay Harbor


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