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April 25th Abenaki Lifeways along the Piscataqua & Great Bay waterways

On April 1, 2024 / News Release, Upcoming - shown on front page

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. This event is SOLD OUT! April 25th at The Music Room in Carey Cottage [400 Little Harbor Road Portsmouth, NH] 5-6:30p.m. […]

Gundalow Science Cafe- Wednesday December 20th 2023

On December 11, 2023 / News Release

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 […]

Piscataqua Riverfest 2023 – Free!

On October 3, 2023 / News Release, Past Events

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 […]

2023 Veteran Sails on the Gundalow Piscataqua

On September 11, 2023 / News Release

August 4th – Please join us aboard the Gundalow for camaraderie and conversation, honoring veterans in the Seacoast area

Gundalow Sails in the Great Bay – September 8-10

On August 21, 2023 / News Release

Friday September 8th 2:20-4:20pm – One-way trip from Prescott Park in Portsmouth to Adams Point in Durham. Note that this sail does not return to the same dock! Bikes are allowed onboard if you want to bike back to the start. Great Bay Sails during the Thunder Over New Hampshire airshow The Gundalow Company which sails the Piscataqua vessel is not affiliated with or partnered with the Thunder Over NH event. The sails offered are boat trip within the Great Bay and Little Bay region, which is likely to be in view of the airshow, but we have not coordinated […]

Tall Ships Visit 2023

On July 19, 2023 / News Release

The Gundalow Co. is thrilled to once again be a part of the Parade of Sail and Flotilla as part of Sail Portsmouth 2023 Tall Ship Festival. Our very own Piscataqua will sail up river beside the five visiting ships for the Parade of Sail and Flotilla which is scheduled to begin at 6:15 PM (1815) Thursday, July 27. Come aboard the Gundalow Piscataqua Friday July 28 through Monday July 31 for a unique water-side view of these spectacular guests to our beloved Piscataqua region.

2023 Round Island Regatta

On July 12, 2023 / News Release

The 13th Annual Round Island Regatta will take place on Saturday August 19, 2023 The Gundalow Company’s friendly race is open to paddlers, rowers, and sailors alike and launches from Peirce Island in the south end of Portsmouth, NH. Spectators of all ages are welcome to attend. This is a fun, family-friendly event for all ages and abilities! All competitors and spectators with Picnic Tickets are welcome to the afterparty on Four Tree Island with lunch, drinks, and desserts provided. All proceeds and sponsorships support the Gundalow Company’s mission to “protect the Piscataqua Region’s Maritime Heritage and Environment through Education […]

May 7 Special Maritime Cultural Event

On April 14, 2023 / Education, News Release

Black and Indigenous Maritime Perspectives in the Dawnland Please join us on Sunday May 7th for a Special Event: Black and Indigenous Maritime Perspectives in the Dawnland with Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes, Senior Curator of Maritime Social Histories at Mystic Seaport Museum. We are excited to partner with The Puddle Dock Restaurant and Players’ Ring Theatre to bring you this special evening! This event begins with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at 4:30pm at Puddle Dock Restaurant with the presentation to follow at 5:30 at The Players’ Ring . Registration is available here; tickets are $100. Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes is the Senior Curator of […]

March 23 Science Cafe: Oyster Aquaculture

On March 6, 2023 / News Release, Past Events

Oyster aquaculture featuring local oyster farmers (rescheduled from February 23) Join us at Earth Eagle Brewing NorthIndoors at: 350 NH-108, Suite 208, Somersworth, NH 03878 Thursday March 23rd, 2023, 5:30-6:30pm Laura BrownFounder- Fox Point Oysters“Fox Point Oysters is an owner-operated oyster farm located in Little Bay, NH, dedicated to raising healthy, delicious oysters. The farm was established in 2012 by Laura Brown after a long career in the arts. She was introduced to oysters and farming by her sister, a research marine biologist, who also farms oysters and has been researching and restoring native oyster reefs in NH’s Great Bay. Laura […]

Dr. Geoffrey Clark

On January 26, 2023 / News Release

We were saddened to learn of the passing last week of Dr. Geoffrey Clark, one of our most faithful supporters. Geoff along with his wife, Martha Fuller Clark, have been a part of the Gundalow family for over fifteen years and were instrumental in helping to raise the funds for the capital campaign to build our gundalow Piscataqua. His philanthropy was renowned in the Seacoast area and his kindness and friendship will be sorely missed. Here’s a link to his obituary:Dr Geoffrey E Clark Tribute