Past Events

Fall Volunteer Deckhand Training

On August 12, 2019 / News Release, Past Events, Volunteer

The gundalow Piscataqua provides a unique platform for educating youth and adults, celebrating our rivers, and raising awareness of our unique maritime heritage. Our outreach is successful thanks to enthusiastic volunteers who teach, interpret, and promote our mission, as well as serving as deckhands to maintain and sail the boat. Why Should I Volunteer for the Gundalow Company? By becoming a Gundalow volunteer, you join over 140 community members who are helping protect the marine environment and maritime heritage of the Piscataqua Region by donating their skills, energy and time. Our program takes over 2,000 students and over 6,000 members of the […]

Parade of Sail August 2019: Piscataqua, Portsmouth’s Tall Ship, Will Join Eagle in “Parade of Sail” Spectacle

On July 25, 2019 / News Release, Past Events

Portsmouth’s only tall ship in full-time residence, Piscataqua, will sail with the USCG cutter Eagle in the Parade of Sail, Aug. 1st.

Summer Speaker Series on the Gundalow: Tales on the Tides

On June 11, 2019 / Past Events

Join us for our summer speaker series: Tales on the Tides, Tuesday’s in the Summer on our sunset sails. Tickets are a special low prices of $30. Bring your picnic, enjoy a night on the water and hear about local topics including lighthouses, submarines, and more.

Inside Riverfest: Mission Achieve for 1st Annual Riverfest

On June 4, 2019 / News Release, Past Events

The First Annual “Piscataqua Riverfest” daylong celebration in Portsmouth was held on a gorgeous Saturdayday, June 1st. The celebration was sponsored by Gundalow Company in partnership with Strawbery Banke Museum.

Inside RIVERFEST! Zero Waste: Recycle, Compost and Reuse

On May 23, 2019 / News Release, Past Events

The First Annual “Riverfest” daylong celebration in Portsmouth on June 1st, sponsored by Gundalow Company in partnership with Strawbery Banke Museum,is intended to be a zero-waste event. Can organizers pull it off and make it wholly green?

Inside Riverfest! Shucked Shells Recycled for Baby Oysters

On May 6, 2019 / News Release, Past Events

To raise awareness for the importance of recycling ‘used’ oyster shells, a competition among some of the area’s fastest ‘pro’ shuckers as well as ‘average citizens’ will be part of the family fun at the First Annual ‘Riverfest’ celebration in Portsmouth, June 1st, sponsored by Gundalow Company in partnership with Strawbery Banke Museum. Visit www.piscataquariverfest.com to learn more.

Inside Riverfest: Scull or Sail, but Smile and Scud

On April 22, 2019 / News Release, Past Events

The annual “Round Island Regatta” will be a part of the family fun at the First Annual “Riverfest” daylong celebration in Portsmouth on June 1st, sponsored by Gundalow Company with assistance from Strawbery Banke Museum. Learn more about Piscataqua Riverfest.

Help Design our Piscataqua Riverfest 2019 gear!

On April 3, 2019 / Past Events

Do you have a great idea for a t-shirt? Help Design our Piscataqua Riverfest 2019 gear! We are looking for entries for our 2019 Piscataqua Riverfest t-shirt design contest. These shirts will be worn by volunteers and will also be for sale during the festival. We may also use the design for other gear at the festival including hats, water bottles, etc. Design a shirt – front and/or back. Designs can be hand draw or design your shirt on the computer. Your design must be a high-resolution JPEG, JPG, PDF or PNG file. Please submit your file with the following […]

Wood, Water and Wits

On March 21, 2019 / Past Events

Wood, Water and Wits inside RIVERFEST By Ronald Trahan Photo by Ronald Trahan One of the builders of the gundalow replica Piscataqua, Nate Greeley, will be a featured artisan at the First Annual “Riverfest” celebration in Portsmouth on June 1st, sponsored by Gundalow Company with assistance from Strawberry Banke. PORTSMOUTH — Recent archeological evidence found in Indonesia suggests that Homo erectus was building wooden boats and navigating open waters some 900,000 years ago. While York, Maine, resident Nate Greeley has been building one-of-a-kind wooden boats for “only” 30 years, he’s part of a scarce breed: Nate estimates there are […]

2019 Volunteer Training

On March 18, 2019 / Past Events