Voyage from New Hampshire to New ZealandWith Jeff and Molly Bolster Thursday March 24th at 7pmVirtual World Oceans Experiences Former Gundalow Company Executive Director Molly Bolster, and her husband Jeff, retired in 2018 to sail around the world. Far from seafaring novices, they nevertheless had not embarked previously on a voyage this ambitious. Just the two of them, watch on and watch off, they sailed their 40-foot cutter from New Hampshire to New Zealand — before Covid-19 shut the ports of the world to yachts. Join us as Molly and Jeff recount the challenges and satisfactions of a small boat […]
Portland, Maine – Sailing Ships Maine announces the appointment of Matt Glenn as Captain of SSV Harvey Gamage for the duration of an eight-week voyage hosting Proctor Academy’s Winter Ocean Classroom Program. Captain Matt Glenn first learned to sail through free programs for Boston youth on the Charles River and Boston Harbor. He was introduced to tall ships by a college history program taught at sea aboard the square-rigged ship, HMS Rose. After graduation from college, he sailed Bounty from the Great Lakes to the Caribbean. He received his first license in 2005, and currently holds a 500 ton Ocean […]
Season’s greetings and a big huzzah to everyone! As we approach the end of the year I wanted to provide you with a quick update on our sailing season and to ask for your help with meeting our annual appeal goal. 2021 turned out to be a banner year for our sailing and camp programs! We had one of our best seasons of public sails with 5,950 passengers nearly eclipsing our all-time record from 2017 of 6,193 passengers. We set organizational records for the number of private charters (73), and number of River Rats camp registrations (327)! These were great […]
Science Cafe – December 15th. Beavers and Dams – Available live on Zoom
PISCATAQUA SCIENCE CAFEThe Gundalow Company and Tributary Brewery presentEncouraging lively and engaging conversations in a casual setting Shoals Marine Lab Research onseabirds, fisheries,phytoplankton and estuaries. NOV 3rdTributary Brewing Co.10 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, ME 03904Seating opens at 5pmThe event starts at 5:30pm Upcoming Science CafèsDecember 15th:Beavers and Dams (Zoom) ELIZABETH CRAIG,Ph.D. Tern Conservation ProgramManager & Academic CoordinatorWith students Aliya Caldwell, OliviaSmith & Kevin McGann. Tributary Brewing Co.10 Shapleigh Rd, Kittery, ME 03904
Update from Rich Clycorne, Sept 2021: Bruce was a generous man who provided funding for schools in the Concord-Hopkinton-Henniker-Weare areas of the state to participate in our Celebrating our Rivers school programs; the funding also included the transportation costs for the schools to and from Portsmouth. Bruce, and his son Bill, visited Portsmouth back in 2011 and were given a tour of the Piscataqua by Molly Bolster (Director Emeritus) as the vessel was being built on the grounds of Strawbery Banke. Bruce was so impressed with the project and the plans to use the boat as a floating classroom that […]
Tuesday September 7th 5:00-7:00Gundalow Co PresentsMeet Jack Staines, a “Black Jack” Sankofa Scholar & Tour Guide: Kevin Wade Mitchel as Jack Staines will be performing a living history reenactment aboard the Gundalow, PISCATAQUA . Seafaring was one of the most significant occupations among both enslaved and free Black men between 1740 and 1865. Black sailors sailed on whalers, warships, and privateers. Some were enslaved and forced to work at sea, but by 1800 most seamen were free to seek adventure and economic opportunity aboard ship. On this tour you will meet a mariner who was also husband to Ona Marie […]
Gundalow Campers’ Dad Invents Clever and Fun Board Game for Rainy and Sunny Days! Kevin Trainer, whose kids spent many happy weeks at Gundalow Company’s summer camps, heard from them that Gundalow staff were looking for activities that the children could do indoors when the weather is bad. “As an avid board gamer myself, the idea of a creating a historical board game about gundalows that would be fun and educational was irresistible,” says Kevin. Initially, his plan was to make just a few rough copies using cardstock and simple components that the campers could use. But it turns out […]
We’ve published the 2021 Piscataqua Currents newsletter. Stop by the office or dock for a copy, or read it online by clicking on the image below.
The 11th Annual Round Island Regatta will take place on Saturday August 7, 2021 Launching from Peirce Island in the south end of Portsmouth, NH, the friendly race is open to paddlers, rowers, and sailors. Spectators and kids are welcome to attend – This is a fun, family-friendly event for all ages and abilities! Race times are between 12 and 2pm. Your competitor or spectator ticket gets you into 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 […]
