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Meet a ‘couple’ of members: Joey and Carol Donnelly

  GUNDALOW ROLES York Harbor, Maine, residents Joey and Carol Donnelly wear, and have worn, many different hats for The Gundalow Company. For example, Joey is a founding Trustee and served as The Gundalow Company’s Chairman from 2002-2009. Currently he serves on the Development Committee and as a ‘sometime’ crew member aboard the Piscataqua gundalow.

Meet our Volunteers: Paula and Michael

  GUNDALOW ROLES Paula is a deckhand and assists with office tasks. She also volunteers at the Round Island Regatta. Michael too is a deckhand. An experienced photographer, he captures activities aboard Piscataqua during school and public sails. Many of his photos can be seen at the Gundalow website and in publicity brochures. He also works at the Round Island Regatta. One of his favorite tasks during summer is River Rats day camp, showing campers how to row and be safe in Wherries. PERSONAL DEETS Paula grew up ½ block from Long Island Sound, in Stamford, CT. Michael is from […]

Gundalow Guardians

Gundalow Guardians Bob Kozman (left) and Ed Caylor, both residents of Portsmouth, have been volunteering their time and elbow grease protecting the Piscataqua for four and six winters, respectively. They check bilges, docklines, and the cover on a regular basis, and especially after winter storms, when they shovel snow off the gangway and dock. “Bob and Ed are two of our most dedicated long-term volunteers,“ says Captain Matt Glenn.

Barbara Hughes: Meet a volunteer

meet a director: Barbara Hughes GUNDALOW ROLE Barbara serves Gundalow Company in numerous ways. In addition to being a member of Gundalow’s board of directors, she is also a Member, Donor, Volunteer, Camp Assistant, and frequent passenger aboard the Piscataqua for Tuesday sunset sails. PERSONAL DEETS Dr. Barbara Hughes is a former healthcare executive with a DNP in Nursing, having retired from Exeter Hospital as Vice President of System Quality. Her husband, Jeff, is Chief Operating Officer at Wentworth Douglass Hospital. Daughter Moura (Los Angeles) and son Jonathan (Reston, VA). Grandson: Finnigan (7). Salve Regina Univ. (undergrad); URI (grad school); […]

WINTER IS COMING: Volunteer with Us

This winter we’re gear up for several volunteer projects including event planning, an archives project, office projects, maintenance and more.  We are looking for volunteer to join us! Interested in learning more about volunteers at the Gundalow Company? Email Gretchen at education@gundalow.org or visit our volunteer page on our website. 

Fall Volunteer Deckhand Training

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 […]

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60 Marcy Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 433-9505
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