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Joan Slavin Rice of Portsmouth, N.H., passed away on March 4, 2024, after a four-year struggle with ovarian cancer. Born December 29, 1948, in Boston, Joan’s mother, Leona Bruck Slavin, was intelligent, fashionable, and beautiful. She was an active volunteer and president of the Watertown (Ma.) League of Women Voters. Lee also passed away from cancer when Joan was 10. Her father, Robert M. Slavin, was left as sole parent. He was a rocket scientist working for Aerospace Instrumention Lab in Bedford, Ma. Major project credits included the lunar module. Throughout her life Joan would encompass her mother’s beauty and […]
Hell or High Seas Thursday February 22nd at 7 pm The Music Hall Lounge Tickets: https://www.themusichall.org/events/hellorhighseas Join the Gundalow Company for this film presentation & panel discussion. HELL OR HIGH SEAS follows U.S. Navy veteran Taylor Grieger and writer Stephen O’Shea as they embark on the adventure of a lifetime — sailing around Cape Horn, the world’s most treacherous ocean waters. The documentary is a moving portrait of a veteran using his own painful journey with PTSD to find healing for himself, and pave a smoother path for veterans returning to civilian life. Our panel discussion will be facilitated by […]
Commerce of the Piscataqua Region 1630s – 1900s. Join us in Rye for an evening with Dave Maloney; a long-time seacoast resident who has travelled extensively to historical sites around the world. His particular area of interest is Early American history, especially of New England. Our gracious hosts are Gundalow volunteers and our chef for this evening is board member, Jeff Binder. Tickets Available HERE for this Gundalow Gathering #1
Saturday April 20th Sail for Epilepsy: Sailing with a Purpose at the STAR Theatre Doors open at 5:30 for appetizers and soft beverages; Presentation begins at 6p Tickets available HERE Listen to the fascinating story of one man’s offshore sailing experiences and how he pursues these adventures despite having a disability. Phil Haydon is an experienced short-handed sailor who has successfully completed the Bermuda 1-2 three times and crossed the Atlantic Ocean. He has started the non-profit organization Sail For Epilepsy with a mission to inspire people with epilepsy to take One More Step towards achieving a fuller life, with the necessary safety measures in place. Phil’s One […]
A presentation by Paul & Denise Pouliot ~ Head Speakers of the Cowasuck Band of the Pennacook Abenaki This presentation will focus on Abenaki lifeways along the Piscataqua watershed and Great Bay estuary. Paul and Denise will discuss what indigenous life was like prior to contact, including indigenous place names and cultural practices. They will also share some of what the tribe is doing to expand traditional stewardship practices through education and partnerships with the greater regional community today. Get your tickets HERE April 25th at The Music Room in Carey Cottage [400 Little Harbor Road Portsmouth, NH] 5-6:30p.m. Light […]
3/15 Update: This gathering has a new speaker and topic. We hope to feature Ed Caylor’s talk at a later date. Thanks! Ocean Classroom Aboard the Harvey Gamage Matt Glenn has worked in the tall ship fleet since 2003, sailing the Atlantic, Pacific, Great Lakes, and Caribbean before coming to the Gundalow Company in 2012. He will share about the experience of captaining a high school program aboard the 131′ schooner Harvey Gamage for parts of the past few winters. Tickets available HERE for this Gundalow Gathering#2
Reflections on the Water: A conversation with Great Bay-Piscataqua Waterkeeper Melissa Paly. Join us beside the creek in Portsmouth for this fantastic opportunity to engage in conversation with Melissa Paly. Melissa is Conservation Law Foundation’s Great Bay–Piscataqua Waterkeeper, working to advocate, inform, and inspire people to protect and restore the rivers, bays, and coast that make the Seacoast such a spectacular place to live, work, and play. Tickets available HERE for this Gundalow Gathering #3
Wednesday December 20thScience Cafe: Ocean Engineering ~ Algae AquacultureRegister Online Today Please let us know you’re coming! This is a FREE event, donations always welcome. Your registration is appreciated for planning purposes. Dr. Fredriksson brings over two decades of experience developing ocean engineering methodologies for the farming of finfish, shellfish and macroalgae, with the goal of supporting seafood security for both the United States and abroad. His underlying passion is to grow new sustainable production methods and educational programs that will enhance both local maritime communities and the ocean environment. Professor Fredriksson has been the Principal Investigator for numerous research […]
Party For Piscataqua 2023Thursday October 19th, doors open 5pmThe View, 88 Pepperrell Rd, Kittery Point, ME Change has come to this year’s Party for Piscataqua!Share your support for Gundalow Company’s mission and programs while you enjoy Delicious Food & Beverages featuring Virgin Oysters Music from Kent Allyn AND hear testimonials from Special Guest Speakers sharing their Gundalow Moments with Community Sails, Camp and More What to expect at P4P 2023!This year our focus is on our Wish List with specific attention to:Community Sails Sponsorship ~ sharing our Gundalow Programs with more service organizationsCampership ~ making our wonderful camp accessible to […]
By the waterfront, the Gundalow PISCATAQUA offers harbor sails from Prescott Park, down the namesake river past the shipyard, forts, and lighthouses. New this year, visiting boats from the US Coast Guard and the Wood Island Life Saving Station will be dockside for tours as well. The Sheafe Warehouse exhibit, Changing Nature: 400 Years in the Piscataqua Region, is open for free tours. Seacoast residents and visitors alike are invited to join the celebration to promote the health, history, and resiliency of the Piscataqua Region. The complex river system is surrounded by people and organizations working hard to protect it, and […]