Category: Boating

Hull Harbor Illumination

7/31/2021 - Event: Harbor Illumination Date: Saturday, July 31, 2021 Hours: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm Location: Hull Lifesaving Museum It happens only one night a year...the magical Harbor Illumination. Join us as we once again as we light the harbor with more than one thousand flares celebrating Hull's maritime heritage. There is so much happening… SEE MORE

Maine Boat & Outdoor Expo

10/1/2021 - 10/2/2021 - Maine Marine Trades Association and Maine Outdoor Brands announced they are teaming up to host the 2021 Maine Boat & Outdoor Expo. The event will be held October 1-2, 2021 at Thompson’s Point in Portland and will feature a variety of vendors, exhibits, and demonstrations to help new and seasoned outdoor… SEE MORE

21th Anniversary Summer Sailstice – Let’s ALL go Sailing

6/19/2021 - This year Summer Sailstice celebrates its 21st anniversary — 21 consecutive years of worldwide sailing celebrations. Summer Sailstice invites sailors to hoist their sails wherever they are and aboard whatever they sail to showcase the “who, what, where, why and how” of sailing. One weekend in the life of sailing,… SEE MORE

Herreshoff Marine Museum Presents: Women at Sea – ONLINE

5/20/2021 - Women at Sea relates the stories of life aboard a sailing vessel during the late 1800s while embarking on the China Trade. Frances Carleton Brastow Amesbury was one of those women, though her story is not totally unique, it tells of an adventurous series of journeys around the world. While not… SEE MORE

The International BoatBuilders’ Exhibition and Conference (IBEX)

10/6/2026 - 10/8/2026 - If you build, design, service, or sell boats or marine products, IBEX is your must-attend marine industry event. North America’s leading technical boat-building showcase, IBEX delivers a unique forum where the marine industry can do business, share ideas, and accelerate new product development. Don’t miss the opportunity to do business… SEE MORE

12th Annual Classic Wooden Sailboat Rendezvous & Race

9/11/2021 - 9/12/2021 - The popular Classic Wooden Sailboat Rendezvous & Race will be holding its 12th Annual event during the weekend of September 11-12, 2021 in Annapolis, Maryland. Past participating boats have ranged in size from 8-feet to 65-feet and come from as far as Canada and Australia. This fun gathering of classic wooden sailboats… SEE MORE

Herreshoff Frostbite Bash: Defrosted

5/15/2021 - We’re taking over Burnside Street for the party we’ve all been waiting for. For 8 years, Pella’s Frostbite Bash at the Herreshoff Marine Museum has been the best event of the year. In February of 2020, we had no idea what was around the corner. Unknowingly, we bid farewell to… SEE MORE

USCG Public Education About Boating Safely – ONLINE

5/15/2021 - If you are interested in an exciting, in-depth boating safety course, check out the in classroom (seminar) version of our popular online boating course. This beginner boating class will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification in many states. Many boat insurance companies will offer… SEE MORE

International Boating and Water Safety Summit

5/17/2021 - 5/19/2021 - Global networking and education opportunity for anyone involved in boating and water safety. The International Boating and Water Safety Summit celebrates its 24th year with “Partnerships for Progress” – a close look at how recreational boating and water safety communities collaborate to save lives around the world. All from the comfort… SEE MORE

How to be a Survivor: Technology, Training and Tips from the Pros – ONLINE

4/8/2021 - Fishing vessel examiners have seen hundreds of fishing vessels from the inside out and are experienced in finding common deficiencies in safety orientations, instructions, drills and safety equipment. In addition, many on this panel are safety trainers and have learned techniques from fishermen and each other on how to prevent… SEE MORE