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the starboard side, behind the captain’s helm chair, we’re going to have the galley, which will include a stove, oven, microwave, sink, and aft of this a tackle locker.”


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The cockpit has to be functional and that begins with the two steering stations, one on the starboard side of the winter back and the other on the stern. In the middle of the cockpit will be the icebox, which will hold about 1,400 pounds of ice. Just forward of the box is the fi sh hold where they can put the fi sh and easily shovel the ice in.


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Advertising Deadlines: The deadline for the March issue is February 13. The deadline for the April issue is March 13.


How did he get on “Wicked Tuna?” Dave explained, “There’s a show on ev- erything. There is a show on swordfi sh- ing, lobstering and crab fi shing. Sandro (crew member on TUNA.COM) and I have always discussed how they were missing out on tuna fi shing? It is exciting, fun, fast and the fi sh are big. One day the phone rang and it was a production com- pany and they said they were interested in doing a show on blue fi n tuna fi shing and they want it to be out of Gloucester be- cause of its historic signifi cance. ‘Would you guys like to interview?’ and I said, ‘Sure.’ They sent me a little camera in the mail and they wanted myself, Sandro, and my other crew member to answer some questions. We set the camera up on the corner of the boat, and we sat in


the captain’s chair, and answered all the questions that they had asked. We took that camera, put it in a FedEx box and sent it back to LA. They did this to several other boats and they put together a pilot. They then sent that out to all the networks, you know Discovery Channel, History Channel, and of course Nat Geo. Many of the networks said that they wanted it, but Nat Geo bid the highest. When they knew it was a go they came back to us and said, ‘We want to do the show, do you guys want to do it? If you do, we are going to come back out and interview you once again, but in front of cameras.’ Not only did they fi lm us but 10 or 15 other crews and shortly thereafter they got back to us and said, ‘Would we be interested?’ and we said, ‘Yes’ and signed on the dotted line.”


They will be air the fourth season beginning on 15 February. Dave added, “This year you are going to see a lot of fi sh caught, between all the boats. Some boats did better than others, but every- body caught a lot of fi sh. It is pretty fast and furious. There are two new boats this year, one rod and reel and one harpoon. Dave said that this will be an exciting season and with all the personalities that are on the show I am sure it will be. For those who would like to meet Dave and Sandro they will be at this year’s Maine Boatbuilders Show on Saturday and Sun- day (21 and 22 March).


MCN's Calendar of Waterfront Events


On-Going Exhibits: - November 2 Exhibit: Eye Sweet & Fair: Naval Archi- tecture, Lofting and Modeling John G. Morse, Jr. Gallery, Maine Maritime Museum, Bath


This exhibit traces the evolution of naval architecture and examines a myriad of techniques and technologies used to comprehend the complex of curves and volumes that becomes a vessel. Drafting, lofting, modeling and the extraordinary changes computer aided design processes have wrought will be addressed. FMI visit www.MaineMaritimeMuseum.org.


MARCH 5-7 Maine Fishermen’s Forum Samoset Resort Rockport Info: mainefi shermensforum.org


20-22 Maine Boatbuilder’s Show Portland Yacht Service 58 Fore Street Portland


APRIL


21-23 NEFMC Meeting Hilton Hotel Mystic, CT


MAY


10 - SailMaine Regatta - Spring Series 58 Fore Street Portland


Info: (207) 772-7245


16 - Steve Williams Memorial Alumni Regatta


58 Fore Street Portland


Info: (207) 772-7245


17 - SailMaine Regatta - Spring Series 58 Fore Street Portland


Info: (207) 772-7245


24 - SailMaine Regatta - Spring Series 58 Fore Street Portland


Info: (207) 772-7245


30 - Corporate Challenge Regatta 58 Fore Street Portland


Info: (207) 772-7245 JUNE


6 - Shakedown Regatta 58 Fore Street Portland


Info: (207) 772-7245


7 - Skipper Auction Race/Run 58 Fore Street Portland


Info: (207) 772-7245


13 Boothbay Lobster Boat Races Boothbay Harbor


Info: M. Farnham (207) 380-5892


14 Rockland Lobster Boat Races Rockland Harbor @ Breakwater Rockland


Info: Dot Black


16-18 NEFMC Meeting Viking Hotel Newport, RI


28 Bass Harbor Lobster Boat Races Bass Harbor Info: Wayne Rich (207) 244-9623


26 Harpswell Lobster Boat Races Harpswell Info: Albert Rose (207) 844-0346


AUGUST 8 Winter Harbor Lobster Boat Races Town Dock Winter Harbor Info: N/A


9 Merritt Brackett Lobster Boat Races State Park Restaurant Pemaquid


Info: Don Drisko & Laurie Crane (207) 677-2432


15 Long Island Lobster Boat Races Long Island


Info: Lisa Kimball (207) 332-3968


16 MS Harborfest Lobster Boat Races Portland Yacht Services Portland


Info: Jon Johansen (207) 223-8846


21 - SailMaine Regatta - Frosty Series 58 Fore Street Portland


Info: (207) 772-7245


10 - SailMaine Regatta – Fall Series 58 Fore Street Portland


Info: (207) 772-7245


24 Maine Lobster Boat Racing Assoc. Awards Banquet & Dinner


NOVEMBER


7 - SailMaine Regatta - Frosty Series 58 Fore Street Portland


Info: (207) 772-7245


14 - SailMaine Regatta - Frosty Series 58 Fore Street Portland


Info: (207) 772-7245


JULY 4 Moosebec Reach Lobster Boat Races U. S. Coast Guard Station Jonesport


11 Searsport Lobster Boat Races Searsport Town Dock Searsport


Info: Keith Otis (207) 548-6362


12 Stonington Lobster Boat Races Town Dock Stonington Info: Nick Wiberg, (207) 348-2375


19 Friendship Lobster Boat Races Barge middle of harbor Friendship Info: Wes Lash, Jr. (207) 832-7807


SEPTEMBER 17-20 Newport International Boat Show Newport, RI Info: www.newportboatshow.com


26 - SailMaine Regatta – Fall Series 58 Fore Street Portland


Info: (207) 772-7245


29-1 NEFMC Meeting Radisson Plymouth, MA


OCTOBER


3 - SailMaine Regatta – Fall Series 58 Fore Street Portland


Info: (207) 772-7245


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