Page 4. MAINE COASTAL NEWS May 2015


Maine Coastal News Winterport, Maine 04496-0710 U.S.A.


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The weather is fi nally starting to be sea- sonable with the snow and ice almost gone in most places along the coast. It was a real Maine winter and it almost seemed like it was not going to end. Now that the weather has warmed, we can start the yard work and get ready for a very busy summer. Let us turn our attention to the economy, which seems to have been better the last cou- ple of years. This has translated into a very busy time for marine businesses, especially the boatbuilders and repair yards. Shops and yards that were slow now are showing a back-log of months and in some cases years. This is a great problem to have, but over the years it has become obvious that we have a major problem with fi nding help, whether qualifi ed or unqualifi ed. Nearly every shop or yard on the coast could use good employ- ees. Many of the shops or yards complain that the young people are almost unemploy- able. Many want everything handed to them. They do not want to learn and worst of all their work ethic is below horrible. The blame falls on the government, schools, but most of all parents. The government has created a lazy society, the school system thinks every- one should go to college, and parents try to create a better way of life or in some cases pay little to no attention to their children. Now not everyone falls into this gener- alization, but the percentage is getting bigger all the time. I look at the next generation coming and term them the “Zero Genera- tion,” feeling they will know little to nothing and want to do even less.


As I said, not everyone can be classifi ed this way as there are many young people who


still have ambition and a thirst to learn. At the Maine Boat Builder’s Show there is a marine systems competition between high schools. Jason Curtis of Portland Yacht Service heads this up and says that many of those participating love the marine industry and go onto technical college or even Maine Maritime Academy. He also said that we need to do more. We can sincerely thank the Governor


for fi nally ousting the head of the Commu- nity College system. He did more damage to technical education in this State than anyone else in decades. I fi rmly believe he was the sole person behind the downfall of the Boat School in Eastport.


The State of Maine has options for those wanting to go on to learn more about the ma- rine industry. The Landing School can teach almost every aspect and they are thinking of adding a program for teaching outboard engines. The Boat School says they are back on their feet, but they need to show a positive transition. High schools need to bring back a curriculum that supports the trades as does the Community College system and industry needs to step up and support these programs. If the unemployed truly want to work here is an industry dying for employees. The State constantly talks about the importance of the tourism industry, but they seemed to have failed to recognize another very importance of the marine industry and this industry has jobs all year around, not just seasonal. The State needs to step up and promote this industry like it does tourism as I believe they would get a much better return on their dollar.


MCN's Calendar of Waterfront Events


On-Going Exhibits: -25 May


Ocean Bound: Three Centuries of Library Treasures


Maine Maritime Museum Bath


Info: (207) 443-1316 -6 July


Ingrained: The Art of Shipcarver Maine Maritime Museum Bath


Info: (207) 443-1316


6 June – 1 November 2015 Making the Best of It: The Spirit & Work Ethic of Marine People Maine Maritime Museum Bath


Info: (207) 443-1316


7 August – 28 September 2015 Staying the Course: Working Women of Portland’s Waterfront Maine Maritime Museum Bath


Info: (207) 443-1316


14 November 2015 – 15 May 2016 Wavelength: The Story of Signals at Sea


Maine Maritime Museum Bath


Info: (207) 443-1316


17 July – 18 October Out of the Fire: A Tool-smith’s Art Maine Maritime Museum Bath


Info: (207) 443-1316


MAY 7 Lecture: Charting the World: Looking Beyond the Lines


30 - Corporate Challenge Regatta 58 Fore Street Portland


Info: (207) 772-7245


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


26 Boat Workshop: Nautical Carving 5:00 to 7:00 PM, three sessions Maine Maritime Museum Bath


Info: (207) 443-1316


By Ian Fowler 6:30 to 8:00 PM


Maine Maritime Museum Bath


Info: (207) 443-1316


10 - SailMaine Regatta - Spring Series 58 Fore Street Portland


Info: (207) 772-7245


14 Lecture: History Documented in Film


6:30 to 8:00 PM


Maine Maritime Museum Bath


Info: (207) 443-1316


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


20 Pilot Regatta Portland Yacht Club Falmouth


20 Solstice Race Rockland Yacht Club Rockland


21 Rockland Lobster Boat Races Rockland Harbor @ Breakwater Rockland


Info: Dot Black


27 Harraseeket Regatta Harraseeket Yacht Club South Freeport


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 Centerboard Regatta Centerboard Yacht Club South Portland


16-18 NEFMC Meeting Viking Hotel Newport, RI


20 Boothbay Lobster Boat Races Boothbay Harbor


Info: M. Farnham (207) 380-5892


JULY 4 Moosebec Reach Lobster Boat Rac- es


U. S. Coast Guard Station Jonesport


Info: (207) 598-6387


5 Round Southport Race Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Boothbay Harbor


11 Searsport Lobster Boat Races Searsport Town Dock Searsport


Info: Keith Otis (207) 548-6362


11 Hospice of Maine Regatta Mount Desert Island


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


12 BHYC Foundation Cup Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Boothbay Harbor


18-19 PHRF Maine State Championship 18-19 Penobscot Pursuit Race


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


25 Sequin Island Trophy Race


25-26 Camden Regatta Camden Yacht Club Camden


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