Public Benefits Handout
Canoeing For Beginners
Join us for the afternoon to learn or brush up on basic paddling strokes
such as the forward and back paddle, sweep, draw, and j-stroke. Learning how to
make these strokes correctly will enable you to control your canoe with far less
effort. We'll practice on land and in the backwaters, and then canoe the river
to enjoy the sights and sounds of a spring afternoon. Instructions and
Directions: Meets in front of the Visitor Center. Young adults 12 to 17 years
old are welcome but must be accompanied… Show more by an adult. We will provide
canoes, paddles, and PFDs. A confirmation with information on what to bring will
be sent. Limited to 12.Registration is required. Call to register 978-887-9264
Saturday, May 11, 2013; 1:00p to 3:00p, Topsfield, MA
USCG Auxiliary Flotilla 12-5 Boating Skills and
Seamanship
9-lesson course directed to the first time boater and as a review for the more
experienced boater. Subjects covered are: Which Boat Is for You, Trailering,
Your Highway Signs, Lines and Knots, Equipment For Your Boat, Handling Your
Boat, Rules of the Nautical Road, Boating Safety.
Optional Navigation session: Chart course to Newport, R.I. from Cape Cod.
Contact us at 781-848-.2906 or lwfj@verizon.net
Sunday, May 12, 2013; 9:30a to 11:30a, Braintree, MA
Red Brook Harbor Boat Show
Cataumet (Bourne), MA The first-ever Red Brook Harbor Boat Show
will set the stage for a summer of boating fun, with demo rides,
special show pricing, informational seminars, hands-on
demonstrations and entertainment for the kids, too! Sponsored in
part by the Enterprise Newspapers, the show takes place at Kingman
Yacht Center in Bourne. This is a true industry open house with more
than 60 boats, marine products and services on display – and it’s
all free to the public! Contact us at: (508) 563-7136
Saturday, May 18, 2013; 9:00a to 5:00p
US Rowing Northeast Division Championship
USRowing and Lowell High School Rowing are proud to present
the 4th Annual USRowing Northeast Junior District Championships. This event
offers the most opportunities for crews within the region to qualify for the
USRowing Youth National Championships, as well as an opportunity for novice and
junior varsity crews to compete in a full slate of racing including heats,
semi-finals, and finals.
Saturday, May 18, 2013; 12:00p, Lowell, MA (800) 314-4769
Boston Portuguese Festival - Whaleboat Regatta
The Boston Portuguese Festival and the Azorean Maritime
Heritage Society are hosting its 8th Annual Azorean Whaleboat Regatta, one of
the most celebrated events of the Boston Portuguese Festival. Come meet us in
the Charles River and enjoy the race or compete in these unique whaleboats In
addition to the races, there will be a whaleboat sailing demonstration, tours on
the boats, an award ceremony and an opportunity to listen to some of the rich
oral history behind whaling. Contact us at 617 536-8740 ext.12
Sunday, Jun 2, 2013 12:00p, Cambridge, MA
Let's work together: wooden boat workshop
Each adult and child team completes the process of measuring
pieces, cutting parts to length, planing parts smooth and constructing the
project. No tools or experience required. This class is appropriate for children
ages 5 - 11 with an adult. Registration fee pays for one child with adult.
Saturday, Jun 8, 2013; 9:00a to 3:00p
Birds of the Charles River Canoe
Enjoy a guided paddle down one of the most beautiful
stretches of the Charles River. We'll look for warblers, kingfishers, hawks,
great blue herons and a variety of nesting birds. Instructions and Directions:
Directions to the meeting location and additional information are included in a
link in the registration confirmation email. Canoes, paddles, lifejackets, a
basic paddling overview & guides are all provided.
Saturday, Jun 8, 2013; 9:00a to 12:00p, Boston, MA
Boston Light Tour 2013
Join a National Park Service Ranger,
for one of the most enjoyable tours that the Boston Harbor Islands National Park
area has to offer! During this unforgettable adventure tour of Boston Light,
you'll step directly from the boat into the past. Historic Little Brewster
Island is located in the outer reaches of Boston Harbor providing unique views
of the city and the surrounding waterways.
Friday, Jun 14, 2013; 9:30a, Boston, MA
Birds of the Concord River
Canoe
Come explore an historic and beautiful section of the Concord
River. Watch for herons, egrets and more as we paddle through parts of the Great
Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. Then top for a short while to explore the
refuge out of the canoes.See registration email for directions and additional
information. Canoes, paddles, life jackets, a basic paddling overview & guides
are all provided. Pre-registration required.
Saturday, Jun 22, 2013; 9:00a to 12:00p, Boston, MA
One Week Intensive Beginners Boat Building Class
Build a 14' Outboard Skiff with Jeff Lane, No experience
required, 8 am 4 pm, (Classes may run overtime). 10% Discount for Members,
Lodging available nearby. Call us at (978) 834-0050
July 16-19, 2013; Amesbury,
MA
Ipswich River Day Camp: A Closer Look- Ages 7 -8
Take a closer look at
nature by focusing on a new exciting topic each day. Campers will explore with
special guest naturalists, including a tracker to search for mammal signs and an
insect specialist to learn amazing facts about butterflies. As a special day,
the 7 and 8 year-old group will spend a morning on a lobster boat
cruise.Instructions and Directions: Sign up for more than one theme week camp,
ages 7-11, and receive 10% off the camp fee for each week. Offer is good only
for individual campers…
Show more attending multiple weeks. This camp offers extended day.Registration
is required.Call to register 978-887-9264.
Monday, Aug 5, 2013; 8:45a to 3:00p,
Topsfield, MA
31st Annual Antique & Classic Boat Festival
A rare chance to see vintage motor yachts
and sailboats, board vessels, meet skippers and crews, and vote for your
favorite boat. A crafts market, artists, old-time band music, children’s
activities, the Blessing of the Fleet, and more
Saturday, Aug 24, 2013; 11:00a to 5:00p
29th Annual Gloucester
Schooner Festival
Taking place in the harbor and nearby waters of America's
oldest seaport, the Gloucester Schooner Festival honors the major contribution
of the historic fishing schooner to the heritage of Gloucester and the eastern
seaboard. A spectacular highlight of the Gloucester Schooner Festival is the
Parade of Sail on Sunday morning, as the participating schooners make their way
through the harbor and out past the breakwater, to the Mayor's Race starting
area off Eastern Point.
Friday, Aug 30, 2013; 5:00p,
Boston, MA
Outdoor Recreation of UMass Boston
The UMass Boston Waterfront recreational
program will be offering Sailing, Sea Kayaking and Stand Up Paddle Boards, all
of which are available to the public. We have two options you can rent hourly (
kayaking and stand up paddle boards only) or signup for our Unlimited Boating
Pass ( all boats ). Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of paddling or
sailing in Savin Hill cove, and when you are done on the water enjoy a picnic
nearby!
Weekends and Holidays 10am-7:00pm Weekdays
11:00am-6:00pm;
Boston, MA, 02125
(617) 223-1153
