Page 10. MAINE COASTAL NEWS May 2015 Waterfront News MMM & LOBSTER INDUSTRY COLLABORATE ON EXHIBIT


Lobstering & the Maine Coast will tell the complete story of Maine’s most iconic fi shery


BATH – When the staff at Maine Maritime Museum began planning the creation of the state’s largest and most comprehensive ex- hibit on lobstering, they recognized a critical component would be the input of those who know the industry best: the men and women of Maine’s lobster fi shery. The end result of this collaborative effort, opening July 26, 2015, will be the complete, authentic story of Maine’s most iconic fi shery, from trap to table.


Thanks to collaboration and support from the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, Maine Lobster Marketing Collaborative, Department of Marine Resources, fi sher- men, scientists, and dealers from around the state, the permanent, 6,200-square-foot exhibit will give the museum’s 60,000 an- nual visitors an inside look at this complex industry and its cultural signifi cance in the state.


Patrice McCarron, Executive Director of the Maine Lobstermen’s Association, said, “Lobstering is a huge part of the histo- ry, culture and economy of Maine’s coastal communities. We are very excited that the


museum is able to celebrate our industry through this amazing exhibit. The Maine Lobstermen’s Association is proud to be involved, and it has been a real honor for so many lobstermen to have an opportunity to share their stories.”


One of the most unique components of the exhibit will be a display of buoys do- nated by lobstermen from up and down the coast. Using touch-screen kiosks, visitors will be able to view photos and information correlating to each buoy, including the lob- sterman’s name, location, boat name, and in some cases, personal stories gleaned from life on the water. The buoys, and the stories of the men and women who fi sh with them, will continue to be added to beyond the ex- hibit opening as an ongoing documentation of the lobster fi shery.


Chris Hall, Curator of Exhibits at Maine Maritime Museum, said, “The story of Maine lobstering is about how a reclusive creature from dark undersea burrows has become a signature culinary icon, world- wide; it is about the audacity of shipping wild-caught protein, alive, as far as China; it is about how scientifi c research has min- gled with native savvy, family tradition, and a unique ecosystem to position Maine lobstering as a working model of fi shery sustainability; it is about the travails and triumphs of its owner-operator harvesters, and their worries for the next generation of lobstermen – that despite a string of record landings, the tide comes in and the tide goes out.”


Lobstermen who would like to “make history” by sharing a buoy (and their story) for inclusion in the exhibit may contact Curator of Exhibits Chris Hall for details (hall@maritimeme.org; 207-443-1316, ext. 326). Buoys may be left at the museum (243


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45th Annual Newport International Boat Show


Dates and Highlights Announced for the Premier New England Boat Show Takes Place September 17-20, 2015


NEWPORT, RI – Newport Exhibition Group has announced that its 45th


Annual


Newport International Boat Show will take place September 17th


through 20th , 2015 on


the Newport waterfront along America’s Cup Avenue in Newport, Rhode Island. One of the largest in-water boat shows in the country and the premier show in New England, the Newport International Boat Show encompasses 13 acres and will host hundreds of exhibitors from around the world with new powerboats and sailboats ranging from 16 to 100 feet, plus a variety of accessories, equipment, electronics, gear and services for boaters. The Newport Inter- national Boat Show is expected to draw tens of thousands to historic Newport. To celebrate its 45th


Anniversary, show


producers will host a Treasure Hunt for an exquisite sapphire necklace—the gemstone associated with the month of September and the traditional 45th


anniversary gift—as the


prize. One hundred lucky participants will be selected to fi nd the necklace on Sunday during the show through a series of clues on a dedicated mobile engagement app. Confi dent Captain’s At The Helm pro- gram returns with an expanded line-up of in-water and shore-based training courses for beginners or seasoned boaters. These courses are ideal for individuals or families who are interested in learning how to sail or operate a powerboat, or for those who simply need a refresher course. The highly anticipated Newport for


New Products (NFNP) program provides attendees with the exciting opportunity to view boats and products making their fi rst ever debut in the U.S. at the Newport Show. Each NFNP entry is judged by a panel of experts and awards will be given for best new powerboat; sailboat; navigation prod- uct; and boating operation, maintenance or safety product, at a ceremony on Friday, September 18th


.


Also on tap for showgoers are a variety of educational seminar topics presented by experts in their fi eld and the ever-popular annual Cruisers Party hosted by Cruising Outpost.


Newport International Boat Show Details: Show Dates & Hours: Thursday, Friday & Saturday, September 17th 19th 20th


, 18th , and : 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, September


: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission Prices: Thursday, Sep-


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tember 17th, VIP Day: Tickets are $35*. If tickets are purchased by Wednesday, Sep- tember 16th


- each order includes a reserved


parking space at Easton’s Beach ($15 value, one parking space per transaction). Shuttle bus service from Easton’s Beach to the show entrance is included with the parking space. Friday, Saturday or Sunday, September 18th 19th


, or 20th


day, September 17th September 18th


: Tickets are $15* through Thurs- and $19 if purchased on . Two-day


through the 20th


discounted ticket packages are also avail- able. Children under 12 are admitted free all days when accompanied by an adult. Friday, September 18th


only, visitors with a valid


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Military or Newport County Resident ID pay $12 admission at the ticket booth (This discount cannot be combined with any other discount offer). *Ticket prices are subject to additional processing fees.


For more information, visit: www.new- portboatshow.com


buoys that have been donated by lobstermen from up and down the coast. Photo courtesy of the Maine Maritime Museum.


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