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Mark Your Calendars for Saturday, June 3
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Art that supports Maritime Gloucester
New Hampshire based artist Liz Sibley Fletcher began her journey as an artist playing with clay in her childhood home on Rocky Neck in Gloucester. Decades later she is bringing her magnificent sculptures back to Gloucester for an art sale to benefit Pathways for Children and Maritime Gloucester. For both organizations, this is another wonderful collaboration of many that they have embarked on over the years. For the past several years the children of Pathways have learned about Gloucester's rich maritime history through the outstanding educational programs offered by Maritime Gloucester.
The art sale will be held on Saturday June 3rd from 10am to 4pm at Fletcher's Rocky Neck home. Parking is available in the public lot at the entrance to Rocky Neck. Follow the signs to the sale. Several ceramic pieces will be featured both large and small; all proceeds will benefit Pathways for Children and Maritime Gloucester.
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Concert kicks off our summer season
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Roaring Forties from Australia
Please join us in welcoming the musical group The Roaring Forties as they deliver a powerful performance of maritime songs from "Down Under" with their combined voices that create a distinctive sound loved by so many.
The Roaring Forties takes its name from the strong westerly winds found off the coast of Australia, over an expanse of deep sea so turbulent it is known as the "Roaring Forties".
Guests arrive at 6:30 for wine-tasting from Russell Orchards of Ipswich with a selection of their prize-winning wines and famous cider donuts. Concert begins at 7:15.
Saturday, June 3rd
Tickets are $15/members, $20/non-members.
Click
here to purchase tickets.
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Summer Programs - sign up today!
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High School Internships
Have great fun and build your high school resume!
Help staff engage visitors and program participants - whether on campus, abpard a schooner, or at a local beach. High school interns will learn about marine science, being on the water, and communicating science through fun activities. Visit our
website
for more information. Email or call Terri for details (978-281-0470).
MG summer youth programs are filling up fast
Sign up soon as these popular programs are selling out. See information below for registration.
Coastal Explorers- Sailing and Science (offering two sessions this year!)
Climb aboard and set a course for fun and exploration! Each day, students will board the Schooner
Ardelle and sail off to a different destination. They'll learn to sail a traditional Gloucester fishing schooner while participating in exciting hands-on marine science and maritime heritage explorations along the North Shore. From the Dry Salvages off Rockport to Fort Sewall in Marblehead, fun will be had with every day a new adventure. Perhaps we'll even see a whale! Ages 8-11
Click the dates below to register for Coastal Explorers - Sailing and Science
Time:
8:30-3:30
Cost per session: $400 MG Family Member/ $450 Non-member
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Coastal Explorers -Voyagers
Haul the sails, cast off the lines and head out on an adventure!
Students are part of the Schooner Ardelle crew for daily voyages to ports and islands along the North Shore in search of adventure. Students will participate in all areas of shipboard life, such as plotting courses, hauling sails, tying knots, and handling a vessel. Opportunities for leadership and teamwork abound during this week-long program; as students become more confident in their skills, they will take the lead in planning and carrying out daily expeditions.
No prior sailing experience is required. Ages 12-15
Click here to register for Coastal Explorers - Voyagers
Time:
8:30-3:30
Cost: $400 MG Family Member/ $450 Non-member
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Harbor Discovery
This program for kids in our school year "Ocean Explorers" program. Come and have fun on the Maritime Gloucester working waterfront. Program includes: aquarium activities, scavenger hunts, hauling lobster traps, conducting research, building stuff, waterfront visits, and getting on the water, piers and floats at Maritime Gloucester. Available only to Gloucester students in grades 3rd through 5th.
Dates: July 17-21
Time: 9:00-3:00
Cost: $285 for non-members; $250 for MG Family Members (scholarships available)
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Maritime Gloucester members in the news!
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Is there anything this man can't do?
Maritime Gloucester Board member, master woodworker, experienced sailor, raconteur Jay McLauchlan will be speaking this Sunday, May 20th, at the Gloucester Unitarian Universalist church about the church's Paul Revere bell. Hear Jay tell about how the large bell came to Gloucester and how it was raised to the tall tower (something about 100 trained seagulls....). Jay can frequently be found at Maritime Gloucester building or repairing something; he's shown above working on our marine railway.
Where
: Gloucester UU Church, 10 Church Street, Gloucester
When
: 10AM, Sunday May 20th
Teacher of the Year
She's seen here getting inspiration for a high school science lesson at last year's HarborLab lobster dissection.
We're not saying being a Maritime Gloucester leads to greatness, but it can't hurt!
Sign up today. If you know of a Maritime Gloucester member doing something noteworthy, please let us know.
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Great sailors in the neighborhood
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Undefeated Gloucester High School Sailing Team
Shamelessly stolen from a Facebook post by MG member, Gordon Baird:
"The Gloucester High School Sailing team is undefeated at 7-0 and I guess you could say, is on a roll. GHS has defeated Beverly, Winthrop, Wellesley, Landmark School, and Swampscott twice. This is all accomplished by mostly underclassmen, sophomores primarily, led by the unassuming but brilliant Austin Monell and John Andrews (the legendary Clayton Morrissey's great-grandson) with a star supporting cast of Team Captain Isabel Gleckner, Martha Rand, Gus Campbell, Amanda Budrow, Olivia and Sophia Hogan-Lopez, Kerry McNealy and newcomer Charlie Prentiss. All have contributed to our win streak with 17 different crew and skipper combinations since the competitions began all tailored to each day's conditions for weight, talent and teamwork. With only 2 contests left in the season, GHS is poised to make it to the Mass Bay League Playoffs in Boston later in the month.
"The great news is that sailing as a high school sport is thriving in Gloucester right now without athletic department or sports section support. (The team) is a testament to what kids and parents and volunteers can do with work, knowledge and desire..."
We are proud to host the GHS Sailing, offering storage and a jumping off place for their practices. Go GHS Sailing! Follow them on Facebook.
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Front desk help needed
Maritime Gloucester is seeking a motivated customer service oriented retail sales associate to join the team. Must have good communication & people skills. Experience preferred but not necessary, will train the right person. Pleasant work environment, employee discount, mission based organization.
Seasonal: late May through Labor Day.
Docents too
We are seeking volunteer docents in our galleries and waterfront campus. Docents will conduct tours and generally engage with our visitors. Training is provided and all are encouraged to apply. We are open to the public from Memorial Day Weekend until Columbus Day Weekend with a variety of shifts available. Ideal candidates should be cheerful, curious, strong public speakers, and have knowledge and interest in Cape Ann's maritime history and culture. If you are interested, please email
volunteer@maritimegloucester.org.
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Support Maritime Gloucester
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Watch for our Spring Appeal mailing
Our Spring Appeal mailing has made its way out into the world. Your tax-deductible gift helps us continue our educational outreach, keep the stories and activities alive on the waterfront and inspire new ocean leaders and young scientists. Thank you for your support! Click here to give.
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