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Schooner ADVENTURE 2003 Auction
Gloucester, Mass, —Gloucester Adventure, Inc., today announced that Massachusetts Marine Trade Association has gifted $500 to the Gloucester dory-fishing schooner Adventure, a National Historic Landmark and Official Project of Save America’s Treasures. The generous gift was donated by an organization dedicated to promoting and improving the marine industry. Adventure is currently being restored in order to one day sail again and become an environmental educational resource for future generations.
“We are delighted to assist in the restoration of Adventure. As an organization that devotes much of our time and efforts to education we feel Adventure is a very worthy cause,” said Tom Cox, president of the MMTA. “We hope that our donation encourages others who appreciate the rich history of Massachusetts’ maritime history to join us in supporting the effort.”
“Through the generous donations of organizations like MMTA, the restoration of Adventure’s foredeck will be completed this Summer- moving closer to our goal of the completed, authentic restoration of this national treasure,” said Marty Krugman, president of the Gloucester Adventure. “As the public increasingly recognizes the unique history and the tremendous educational opportunities that Adventure offers, I am confident that we will reach our goal to raise an additional $900,000 to complete Adventure’s restoration and get her sailing again. She is a majestic tall ship and an incredible sailing vessel.”
The Gloucester Adventure, Inc., a 501(C)(3) non-profit historic preservation and educational organization, was established to restore the historic dory-fishing schooner Adventure as a community resource and living classroom. Volunteers help year-round with vessel restoration, innovative educational programs, events, and fundraising.
One of the last five surviving Essex-built dory-fishing schooners, the Adventure is an icon of the nation’s fishing industry and a centerpiece of America’s oldest fishing port. Adventure is a destination site on the Essex National Heritage Area Maritime Trail—the only National Historic Landmark vessel in Essex County. It serves as a living memorial to the more than 5,000 Gloucester fishermen who perished at sea. Built in 1926, the Adventure was the last American dory trawler, fishing in the North Atlantic when she retired in 1953.
A major fundraiser for Adventure's programs and operations will take place on Sept. 20, 2003 at the North shore Arts Assoc., 197bEast Main St., Gloucester. They are looking for donations of interesting, exciting maritime themed donations and sponsorships of the event. Call Sally Curry at 978-281-8079 (email :scurry@schooneradventure.org)
For contributions to support the Adventure or for information about volunteering, please contact Marty Krugman at (978) 281-8079. Or, send donations to: The Gloucester Adventure, Inc., P.O. Box 1306, Gloucester, MA 01931
GOVERNOR’S PROCLAMATION
Thanks to the efforts of our government legislative representative, Jamy Majeda, Governor Mitt Romney recently proclaimed June 21 , 2003 Clean Boating Day in Massachusetts, and the week of August 2nd thru August 9th Marina Week in Massachusetts. Marina Week festivities in the state are scheduled to culminate on National Marina Day, August 9th. National marina Day is produced by the Marina Operators Association of America (MOAA) and is an annual nationwide celebration of America’s marinas.
“We are really pleased that Governor Romney has honored our industry with this proclamation,” said Mass. Marine Trades Association Executive Director Ray Gaffey. “The marina industry is an important sector of the Bay State’s economy and the Governor’s recognition of this fact is greatly appreciated. We look forward to working with him to continue to further the Mass. marine industry’s political agenda.”
I/O & OUTBOARD THEFT
In discussions with Maine Marine Trade Association, it was learned that some of their members were having a rash of thefts of small outboards and stern drive units. We all feel that a combined reporting of these to all New England trades associations would be helpful. We have agreed to post stolen make/model/serial numbers for their members as well as ours. We will publish them in the newsletter as well as on e-mail.
At the present time we have reports of units stolen May 16 from Great Pond Marina in Belgrade Lakes, Me. They are:
- Mercury 8 HP 1999 S/N OG816845
- Mercury 8 HP 1996 S/N OG377072
- Mercury 8 HP 1999 S/N OG817259
- Mercruiser Outdrive Alpha 1 1988 (No serial number known)
Contact Bob Gardner at 207-495-2213; gardngpm@sometel.com
Or Sgt. Woodman 207-623-3614 Ext. 212
Or Susan Swanton, Maine Marine Trade Association – 207-773-8725; swamton@mmtaonline.com
Any units you may have found stolen should be reported to Ray Gaffey, MMTA, 781-545-2803 or directly to David Watson for e-mail notice – dsw@by-the-sea.com.
CUSTOMER ADVISORY
In case you didn’t get the notice in the mail, you should advise your customers of a pipeline project being undertaken from Beverly to Weymouth this summer.
Algonquin Gas Company is constructing a 29.4 mile long, 30-inch diameter natural gas pipeline offshore from Salem to Weymouth. Yellow and green buoys mark the eastern (offshore) edge of the activity area while pink and red buoys mark the western edge.
The immediate area of the construction is about 5,000 feet fore and aft and 4,000 feet athwart ship of the anchored vessels. All maritime interests should be aware of this program and stay well clear of the marked areas to avoid divers, and anchor cables.
RADAR RULES
With the popularity of electronic equipment on recreational vessels, we thought we should repeat a public service announcement sent out by the USCG Auxiliary.
“The one electronic tool that changes your legal standing (from a liability standpoint), when installed is RADAR.”
- RADAR on a vessel has one basic function: Collision Avoidance.
- If you have a RADAR unit aboard, it needs to be operational.
- If the RADAR is operational, then the RADAR needs to be on and scanning while the vessel is underway (including during daylight hours).
- While the RADAR is scanning, someone aboard the vessel needs to (a) know how to read the RADAR, and (b) plot the position of detected objects and constantly monitor the unit.
- Failure to abide by these requirements set forth by the NAV RULES can place the onus of a collision squarely on the skipper’shoulders.
You might post these requirements for those customers who have RADAR.
EDUCATIONAL TRUST
We have been advised by John W. Spillane, Esq, counsel for the Mass. Marine Trades Educational Trust, that it has received approval from the IRS to be a publicly supported organization under Section 509(a) (1) and 170 (b) (1) (A). The ruling is retro-active to March 15, 2003.
This means that contributions to the Trust are deductible by donors beginning March 15, 2003.
The purpose of the foundation is to fund programs that support the recruitment and training of new employees to the recreational marine trades.
The Education Committee is presently preparing a program to secure funding from both individuals and corporations.
OSHA INSPECTION?
Thanks to a large firm’s memo on handling an OSHA – or other regulatory inspection, the following are their recommendations:
- Maintain good housekeeping & storage at all times. This includes records of your safety meetings and all employees training. Good driver records, and vehicle files are important.
- Be sure you personally are contacted first – or someone you have designated to handle inspections - to handle the inspection. Only you or the designated person should show the inspector around or answer questions.
- Be sure the inspector shows proper ID and credentials and clearly states the purpose of the visit.
- Always escort the inspector for the whole visit.
- Be polite and helpful. Answer questions truthfully but don’t offer personal observations or information they don’t ask about. Do not make negative comments about any employee or former employee.
- If the inspector takes photos, take the same one. Make a copy of any documents they ask to have copies of so you know what they have.
- The inspector has a right to interview in private employees if he/she wishes. Advise employees to be truthful but should not offer any speculation.
There should be a closing conference before the inspector leaves. Make notes during the inspection and closing conference.
NO SPACE!
Sandwich Harbormaster George Fayne is not accepting new names on a waiting list for slips at the Sandwich Marina for at least three years. There are already 1,272 names on the list.
Present customers cannot sublease slips. They revert to general use. They are inherited by a spouse, but not children or grandchildren.
TOWN TAKE-OVER
In April, Bourne town officials voted to take back the operations of its marina on Taylors Point as of Dec. 1st.
It has been operated by Mass. Maritime Academy for the past five years. Annual income last year was about $293,000, according to the Cape Cod Times. The marina has 144 slips, a launch ramp, boat storage, parking, and a marine supply store.
Academy officials considered it a strong educational resource for the academy. MMTA has been fortunate to use the present manager—Tom McKenzie—as an instructor in their employee education courses. The town already maintains marinas in Monument Beach and Pocasset.
MORE SPACE!
Brian Dwight and Buck Berry of South Shore Dry dock in Marshfield, are opening a new 50-slip marina at Cordage Park in Plymouth.
The marina will consist of floating docks on moorings and are configured to take 21 to 50 foot boats. In addition there is a ramp for launching boats as well as ample storage. Water and electricity will be available but no fuel at this time. A repair and maintenance shop will also be available.
A recent survey published in the Boston Globe indicated the waiting list for mooring spaces on the south shore was as high 500 in Duxbury and Scituate. Plymouth had a waiting list of 300 for municipal moorings.
STATE LEGISLATORS “REACH-OUT”
All members are being urged to contact and meet with their local representatives about the 2nd Annual National Marina Day August 9th.
These meetings should be to inform and educate them about the value of the recreational marine industry to Massachusetts.
We have available information packets that we hope you’ll present to them at your meetings. If you’re not sure who your local representative or senator is, go on line to: www.ma.gov or call Ray Gaffey (781)545-2803.
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