July 2015 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 9. Waterfront News M A I N E M A R I T I M E A C A D E M Y N E W S


Maine Maritime Academy Training Ship State of Maine Crew Rescues Sail- boat Captain off of Halifax, Nova Scotia CASTINE—Maine Maritime Academy’s Training Ship State of Maine, transiting the Atlantic Ocean, responded to a distress call yesterday morning. The training ship was heading toward Portland, Maine Wednesday morning when Captain Leslie Eadie was contacted by the U.S. Coast Guard Regional Coordination Center in Boston regarding a sailing vessel in the vicinity that was taking on water. The Prodigal, a sailing vessel registered in Norfolk, Virginia, was battered by recent storms, and its Captain, Michael Hurley, had radioed for help.


The State of Maine was approximately 520 nautical miles SSE of Halifax, Nova Scotia and approximately 29 nautical miles from the imperiled sailboat when it changed course to meet the vessel. About 1 ½ hours after the initial call, they were able to es- tablish communication with the vessel, and


learned that the sailboat had structural dam- age, but was still afl oat. As the training ship advanced toward the rescue site, students aboard the State of Maine prepared to render assistance by checking the fast rescue boats, fastening a cargo net to the main deck which would hang to the waterline to act as a target as they brought the two vessels together, and rigging a jacob’s ladder for the sailboat captain to climb away from his sailboat. The sailboat came alongside the State of Maine and crew transferred several loads of personal gear off of the sailboat, and then her Captain—the only person aboard—stepped across to the cargo net and began his climb up the side of the training ship. Within a couple of hours, Captain Hurley was able to call his wife to apprise her of the situation. He would then get settled for the transit to Portland, and enjoy a hot meal. “I’m so proud of our fi ne students, of-


fi cers, crew and staff, who were put to the test today,” said President William J. Bren-


nan when he heard the news of the rescue. “Please thank Captain Eadie and all hands for me on a job well done.” “Students today got a fi rst-hand look at


near disaster,” said Nate Gandy, Comman- dant of Midshipmen and Maine Maritime Academy alumnus. “Collaboration, prob- lem-solving, skill, and luck all conspired to bring about a positive outcome, and we are thankful for a safe rescue for Captain Hurley.” The Training Ship State of Maine was due to arrive in Portland, on Saturday, June 13, 2015. The educational cruise will con- tinue on to Cobh, Ireland; Norfolk, Virginia; and Searsport, ending in Castine on Monday, July 27. To follow the cruise, visit cruise. mma.edu. The Training Ship State of Maine has been enrolled in the Automated Mutual Assistance Vessel Rescue System, a global, voluntary search and rescue system run by the United States Coast Guard, since 1998.


AMVER utilizes commercial ships to save people at sea when traditional resources such as helicopters and cutters are not available. More than 21,000 ships representing more than 100 nations participate in AMVER, and these ships have saved more than 300 lives so far this calendar year. To learn more about AMVER, visit www.amver.com. The State of Maine sails under the direction of Captain Leslie B. Eadie III, of Brewer. A 1976 graduate of the Academy, Captain Eadie assumed command of the vessel in 2011. The 500-foot, 16,000-ton Training Ship State of Maine, originally commissioned as the USNS Tanner, served as a Navy oceanographic research vessel before being converted in 1997 to accom- modate the training needs of the college. The fourth vessel to bear the name State of Maine, the ship is a modern, technologically advanced training vessel.


The Landing School Graduation and Summer Workshops


The Landing School to Graduate 73 Students


President of Brewer Yacht Yards and International Sailing Star Rives Potts to Give Keynote Address


ARUNDEL – On June 20, 2015 The Land- ing School will celebrate its 36th


annual


commencement, graduating 73 diploma and eight associate degree students. Gradu- ates in the Marine Systems, Yacht Design, Composite Boat Building and Wooden Boat Building programs will hear from speaker Rives Potts, President of Brewer Yacht Yards.


Graduates from this year’s class hail


from fi ve countries and 15 states. 17 diploma recipients will be returning to The Landing School in the fall to complete their Associ- ate’s Degree in Marine Industry Technology. Several Yacht Design students will carry on their studies, working towards a Bachelor of Engineering in Yacht Design and Production (Hons.) through a partnership with South- ampton Solent University in the United Kingdom. Other graduates are headed to- wards positions at Brewer Yacht Yards (ME) and crewing the historic schooner Eleanor (ME), to name a few. This year’s keynote speaker, Rives Potts, is experienced in every dimension of boating, which makes him an ideal selection to speak to The Landing School graduates about the path they have chosen and the future they have to look forward to. A graduate engineer of the Virginia Military Institute with an MBA from the University of Virginia’s Darden School, Rives serves on


the Board of Trustees of The Landing School and is Commodore of the New York Yacht Club.


In addition, Potts is an international


sailing star. A Richmond, Virginia native, Potts fi rst got hooked on sailing at Fishing Bay where the waters of the Piankatank River meet the Chesapeake Bay in Delta- ville. The passion he developed for open water sailing has led Potts to success in the world’s most prestigious races, including 5 America’s Cup campaigns, multiple regattas in the US on both coasts, and most of the world’s biggest long-distance ocean races including the 635-mile Newport Bermuda Race (23 times) and the venerable Rolex Fastnet Race and the Sydney – Hobart Race. In 2010 he was named Yachtsman of the Year by the New York Yacht Club and last year was elected Commodore of the 168-year-old club.


Today, Potts is a boat builder and Pres- ident of Brewer Yacht Yard Group. Mostly sailing with his close friends and their sons and daughters, 2011 saw Potts’ CARINA, an aluminum workhorse designed by McCurdy & Rhodes and built in 1969, sail a year-long 40,000-mile trip around the globe, including three Atlantic crossings, one Pacifi c cross- ing and one Indian Ocean crossing, and over 5,000 miles of racing in the United States, Bermuda, Europe and Australia. Carina’s trip was skippered by Potts’ son Walker, 26, and nephew, Rives Sutherland, 26, who with his other son, Allen, have been sailing on Carina since they were small children. Potts will be leaving with his crew aboard


U. S. NAVY NEWS Continued from Page 8.


to keep that storied name alive in our Navy and Marine Corps,” said Mabus. “She will sail the world like those who have gone be- fore her, defending the American people and representing our American values through presence.”


The next-generation attack submarines will provide the Navy with the capabilities required to maintain the nation’s undersea supremacy well into the 21st century. They will have enhanced stealth, sophisticated surveillance capabilities and special warfare enhancements that will enable them to meet the Navy’s multi-mission requirements. These submarines will have the capabil-


ity to attack targets ashore with highly accu- rate Tomahawk cruise missiles and conduct covert, long-term surveillance of land areas,


littoral waters or other sea-based forces. Other missions include anti-submarine and anti-ship warfare; mine delivery and mine- fi eld mapping. They are also designed for special forces delivery and support. Each Virginia-class submarine is 7,800- tons and 377 feet in length, has a beam of 34 feet, and can operate at more than 25 knots submerged. It is designed with a reactor plant that will not require refueling during the planned life of the ship, reducing lifecy- cle costs while increasing underway time. The submarine will be built under a unique teaming agreement between General Dynamics Electric Boat (GDEB) and Hun- tington Ingalls Industries-Newport News Shipbuilding (HII-NNS) wherein both companies build certain portions of each submarine and then alternate deliveries. New Jersey will be delivered by HII-NNS.


Carina next week on the Transatlantic Race from Newport, RI to Cowes, England. In addition to the commencement festivities, students, families and the com- munity will enjoy a launch party on June 19 at Chicks Marina in Kennebunkport. The Wooden Boat Building program students will christen and launch four LS-17 Sports Utility Runabouts while Composite Boat Building students will christen and launch eight composite kayaks. The event is free and open to the public and will feature com- munity exhibits, raffl es and refreshments in addition to the boat christening and launch- ing. More information about this event can be found at http://www.landingschool. edu/about/news/Landing-School_Save- the-Date.pdf


Summer Workshops The Landing School is pleased to announce the development of fi ve summer workshops geared towards both the novice and professional who wants to brush up on their skills.


The workshops, which are run by The Landing School’s expert staff, cover wood- working and engine maintenance and are open to the public. These one, two, and three day programs are a great learning experi- ence for students who may want to pursue a program at The Landing School, boaters who to learn more about their own boat, or hobbyists who don’t have a lot of free time.


Build a Canoe Paddle Date: July 8-9, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Cost: $200 before June 22 $225 after June 22 Tools required: Spokeshave, #4 Plane and a low angle block plane. Instructor: Glen Shivel On the fi rst day you will learn how to design a paddle specifi cally to your stature, and then create a pattern for it. You will also cut wood and glue the blade to the shaft. The second day will be spent predominately shaping the shaft and blade.


This Old Boat Date: July 7, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M.


Cost: $100 before June 22 $125 after June 22 Tools required: None Instructor: Glen Shivel


This course is aimed at people who own a wooden boat or are thinking about purchasing one. The course will guide the participants through some of the potential problem areas and how they are fi xed. Areas covered will be methods of fi xing or replac- ing cracked and broken frames, replacing or


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scarfi ng in new planks and deck issues. Time will be spent in the shop on a boat discussing these issues.


Community Boat Building August 5-6-7, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Cost: $350 before June 22 $375 after June 22 Tools required: Safety glasses, a cordless drill, a block plane, and a sanding block if you have them. Instructors: Chris Audy, Paul Barton Teams of three or four will build an 11- foot rowboat. On the fi rst day we will cover shop safety and use of tools and materials required for the project. We will cut out and assemble the parts and begin construction of the boat. The second day will be spent fi tting, assembling, planing, sanding, and painting the hull. On day three we complete the assembly, add some hardware and a bow line, then take the boat to the river for a row. Boats will be substantially complete and for sale at cost (estimated approximately $500) at the completion of the course.


Keeping Your DC Electrical System Healthy Date: July 15, 9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Cost: $100 before June 22 $125 after June 22 Tools required: None Instructor: Scott Lambert


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