July 2016 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 11. D.E.L.A. Director's Report
From the Director Here we are, at the beginning of another
season! The Maine Lobster Boat Racing has started up with some of the racers from the Old Heyday back for another round of fun and competition. The off shore lobstermen are coming back to the three-mile area to fi sh closer to the rocks and the speculation of an early shed or a normal year is the big conversation on the docks. As a matter of fact, I am writing this on the fi rst offi cial day of summer, which the days start getting shorter after today…so enjoy while you can. Mike and I went to Stonington to
represent DELA at the Zone C Meeting that was held on June 9th
. It was good to see a
quorum at this meeting and I want to say that I am very proud of all of the representatives that turned out for the meeting. It had a lot of cancellations before this actual meeting could be held, but now it has been accomplished. The vote was 7 – 0 with the Zone C
Council approving to send a survey that asks the Zone C license holders if they are in favor of switching to a limited entry zone. By law, the vote closed the zone to new licenses until the survey is returned and the council votes in favor or changes back to re-open the zone. Sarah Cotnoir very carefully explained
that the students working toward their commercial license are exempt from being placed on a waiting list if they complete the requirements of the student license. She also stated that there is a separate waiting list for transfers and new entrants. Mike Dassatt was asked to explain how
his zone, which is Zone D operates under a closed system. He explained that some zones are still using tags for an exit ratio and some of the zones have changed to licenses in and out. Zone D is still using tags, but with the new law change, they will go by the original history of the fi sherman’s purchase of the tags. So if they started with 800 tags and are fi shing 100 tags at the present, the 800 tags will be counted toward the waiting list. He also stated that at the hearing, DELA submitted a letter with suggestions to help amend the bill and make it possible for most everyone to “live with the changes” in a positive manner. Whether you are for or against the zone
closure, it is at least a step toward getting the work accomplished. I was surprised that with such an important issue as this, that there were so few fi shermen there. I know, I know…but please, let’s stay involved with the destiny of our future. The landings and prices are also a big
Boothbay's Windjammer Days The organizers of Windjammer Days
announced that a carnival will be included in the festival’s line-up this year. Kavanaugh Amusements, a family
owned and operated carnival operator since 1979, will set up its rides and games at the Boothbay Region High School football fi eld. The excitement begins on June 28 and will run through July 2. Admission to walk the midway of the carnival is free and attendees can purchase tickets for rides and games. For a complete daily schedule of carnival hours, visit the offi cial Windjammer Days website,
windjammerdays.org. In addition, many local and regional
artists and crafters will once again be on display at Windjammer Days. On Monday, June 27 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM, an Artists’ Re- ception will take place at the Greenleaf Inn. Tickets are $10 and include hors d’oeuvres and a hosted bar. All proceeds will benefi t the fi reworks fund and Friends of Windjammer Days. Tickets are available at Coco Vivo Art for Living and Greenleaf Inn; for more information call (207) 633-0671. The artists will display their fi ne arts
and crafts at Artists Alley on the By-Way on June 28 from 9:00 to 6:00. In case of rain, the location will move to the Boothbay Harbor Fire Station, 11 Howard Street. Windjammer Days will take place June
25 – July 2. The full line-up of events and activities will be available at http://
windjammerdays.org/ and on Facebook: WindjammerBoothbayHarbor. Windjammer Days 2016 is presented
by the Friends of Windjammer and includes the following sponsors: Maine Magazine & Maine Home+ Design; 94.9 WHOM; the Portland Press Herald; Boothbay Register, BCTV, Fisherman’s Wharf Inn, Tugboat Inn, Boothbay Harbor Inn, members; Pepsi; Pine State Trading Company; J. Edward Knight; Knickerbocker Group; Giles Fam- ily; Rocktide Inn & Restaurant; Federal Distributors; Nathaniel S Wilson Sailmak- er; Cabbage Island Clambakes, Tindall & Callahan Real Estate, Getagadget; Cruzan Rum; First National Bank; Cap’N Fish’s Cruises; Compass Rose Events; Brown Brothers; Small Town Brewery; Ted and Cherly Nelson; Sherman’s; Bud Light; McSeagulls; Boothbay Harbor Electric; Topside Inn,: Flagship Inn: Five Gables Inn; Boothbay Harbor Marina; Sea Tow; Lincoln Health; Gimbles of Maine; Kavanaugh Amusements; Vacasa; Atomic Studios; Os- man Page; Balmy Days Cruises; Boathouse Bistro; Cod’s Head; Mine Oyster; American Schooner Association; Boothbay Region Land Trust; YMCA; A Maine Wedding; Yale Cordage and Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club.
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topic right now. With lobster landings down 25% to 40% in PEI, harvesters hope that higher prices make a diff erence. At this point in time, the prices are $6.50 for canners and $7.00 for markets. The estimates are that some of the catches will be down approximately 25% from last season. Right now, in Maine, the prices are ranging from $4.75, $5.75 and $6.25. The Maine Lobster Marketing
Collaborative is asking that we call the catch “New Shell” instead of using the word “shedders.” This makes a lot more sense from the angle of marketing a top quality product. They have some great videos on their website update if you are interested in taking a look. The titles are “Sustainability at Sea, What Is New Shell, An Integral Industry and Taste New Shell.” The site is:
info@lobsterfrommaine.com or 207-541- 9310 if you’d like to give them a call and speak to them “fi rst hand.” The new
NERACOOS.org is now
online! This is the updated Integrated Ocean Observing System. We fi nd it a very good way to start your day and keep it as safe as possible. You can go online and check the weather conditions on the water before you leave the house. We always check out the weather on this website and fi nd it to be very helpful. The look of the new homepage is more fresh, modern and clean to go by. The new site has new overall navigation to make it easier to access all of the data products. The Fishermen’s Forum Board is already working on the next season. We
have been busy getting everything in order once again. Each year, we try to make improvements to the web communications and contact opportunities. It is always a work in progress. The Island Fishermen’s Wives of
Stonington have the date set for the 27th Annual Fishermen’s Family Fun Day, which will be July 17th Pier.
, 2016 at the Stonington Fish They want to be sure that we have a
great time either as a spectator, booth holder or participant. We always look forward to spending the day at the pier! There is always a great variety of food…no one should leave there hungry, that is for sure. Our next meeting is set for Thursday, at Jasper’s in Ellsworth – 6:00 pm.
July 14th
All are welcome to come along. We’d love to have you “On Board!” See you at the dock, Sheila
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