Month: August 2018

CAPE ANN HARBOR TOURS

The Bluenose II and the Columbia will be arriving into Gloucester Harbor to kick off this year’s magnificent Schooner Festival on Friday at 11:00 am.  There are a few different options open to the public to get out on the water and help greet these gorgeous vessels.

One option is to book one of the few remaining seats on the King Eider with Cape Ann Harbor Tours.  Their 1.5 hour trip is just $30.

Arrival of the famous S/V Bluenose II and the magnificent S/V Columbia to Gloucester Harbor. 

Come aboard M/V King Eider as we greet and escort these two glorious Schooners of yesteryear as they enter Gloucester Harbor on Friday August 31 at 11:00 am.

The welcoming committee includes Schooner Adventure as well as schooners Thomas E. Lannon and Ardelle.

Our 1.30 hour trip is sure to delight all, as this event kicks off the 2018 Gloucester Schooner Festival.

READ MORE AND BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

THOMAS E. LANNON

The Thomas E. Lannon will be greeting and escorting the schooners into the harbor along with the Adventure and the Ardelle.

You can book seats on the Lannon for a 3 hour beautiful sail  HERE 

GET THE FULL SCHEDULE AND LEARN MUCH MORE ABOUT THIS YEAR’S FESTIVAL HERE

John McCain’s death brings to mind patriotism, so my eye (and camera) turn toward the boulevard flags. It’s worth a minute to remember these flags have been dedicated to loved ones and represent people’s hopes and lives.  Here’s in memory of Mary L. Crowingshield.

First off you want to get on the good boats and by good boats I mean not the weird ones that have a bunch of desk jockeys masquerading as salty seamen.  Also the good boats meaning boats built by and financed with their own money that rely on you to support them.

Also by good boats I mean the local people that you run into in our community that give back in so many ways.

So here’s the move,

Call the Schooner Thomas E Lannon ticket office 978–281–6634 or go online – http://schooner.org/

Thomas E Lannon press-

Winner of the Best of North Shore “Best Charter Boat” for 3 Years in a Row
We Won Editors’ & Readers’ Choice Again for 2018!
Thank you to all who voted.
See our spot in Northshore Magazine.
Captain Heath also made it into the magazine.

Cruise: Welcome Bluenose II & Columbia Link to reserve- August 31, 2018 at 10:00am (3 hours)

Aboard The King Eider – Reserve Here

Seven Seas Whale Watch Fireworks Cruise- Reserve Here

The Ardelle- Reserve Here

Cape Ann Whale Watch Fireworks Cruise Reserve Here At The Office 415 Main Street Gloucester MA

https://www.seethewhales.com/ 1800-877-5110

It’s that time of year!! The annual BOAT LIGHT PARADE & FIREWORKS CRUISE aboard the HURRICANE 2!

-SATURDAY September 1st!
-7:30pm-10:00pm (boarding @ 6:30pm)
-$15 per ticket *KID FRIENDLY* cash only!
-FULL cash bar (snacks too!)
-DJ Tracey Sousa
-415 Main Street in Gloucester

We are the JUDGES boat! Get your ticket for a front row seat & enjoy the last weekend of summer in Gloucester !

Call The Chamber of Commerce For Places To Stay While You’re In Town-

Beauport Hotel- https://www.beauporthotel.com/

The Accommodations On Rocky Neck- http://www.rockyneckaccommodations.com/

The Atlantis- http://www.atlantisoceanfrontinn.com/

Ocean House- https://www.oceanhousegloucester.com/

Vista- http://vistamotel.com/

Castle Manor Inn- http://www.castlemanorinn.com/

Cape Ann Motor Inn- http://capeannmotorinn.com/

Blue Shutters- http://www.blueshuttersbeachside.com/

Harborview Inn- http://www.harborviewinn.com/

Cape Ann Campsite- http://www.capeanncampsite.com/

Cape Ann Marina- https://capeannmarina.com/about/

Bid now- www.lovecapeann.com

“Live in the sunshine, swim in the sea, drink in the wild air!” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

We came across this event on Saturday. We were told it’s a 4 mile race starting and ending at Pavilion Beach. There was a great turnout and the contestants were real troupers!

The Harbormaster helped keep everyone safe

34th Annual Schooner Festival

August 31-September 3

American Eagle leads the way. Photo by Carl Gustin

The 34th annual Gloucester Schooner Festival is ONE WEEK AWAY! The City of Gloucester is homeport to over 27 schooners for the Labor Day weekend. With more opportunities to get up close and on-board than ever before, this three-day event will be an historic Festival to remember. Come see Blluenose II and Columbia enter the harbor Friday afternoon and be greeted by several other vessels, including our own Gloucester schooner fleet, the Adventure, the Ardelle, and the Thomas E. Lannon. Special thanks to Beauport Hospitality Group for their principal sponsorship in support of this community-wide event. Visit the Schooner Festival website for a full schedule of activities. Many thanks to our corporate sponsors and local businesses for helping to fund this weekend!

Click here for a list of expected schooners. Stop by Maritime Gloucester next week to pick up your program and your 2018 Schooner Festival gear!

Maritime Heritage Day, September 1st

ARTISTS, EXHIBITS, SCHOONERS, MUSIC & MORE

Celebrate Gloucester Schooner Festival’s Maritime Heritage Day on Saturday, September 1st, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. We are creating a busy, festive hub of traditional crafters, engaging community organizations in the First Ipswich Bank Pavilion, expert seafood demonstrations, foot-stomping music with Old Cold Tater, schooner sails, and fun-filled family activities on Harbor Loop. Enjoy local fare at our food tents. Schooners will be docked at Maritime Gloucester’s Webster Pier with others throughout the city.

Click here for a partial list of participating organizations and vendors with updates coming in often.

The Gloucester Schooner Festival is here and Maritime Gloucester’s flagship, the Ardelle is providing you with some of the best up-close and on-the-water viewing of all the festivities. Public sails run all weekend, but don’t wait to buy your ticket for some of these exclusive and historic events:

Wednesday August 29 at 6:00

Friday August 31 at 11:00AM

Welcome to Bluenose II and Columbia!  This historic event is not to be missed as these two iconic schooners enter the harbor together, joined by Adventure and Roseway and Ardelle and the Lannon. The best seat in the harbor as history is being made is right here! Join Maritime Gloucester’s Executive Director, Michael De Koster as the fleet turns out to start the Gloucester Schooner Festival in style.

Saturday September 1 starting at 10:45 to 4:45

Maritime Heritage Day One-Hour Sails! The Ardelle brings the public out to the harbor for a tour of the Schooner Festival fleet. Be a part of the action!

Check their schedule for other public sail times. MG members always receive a discount on Ardelle tickets!

Volunteer

Be at part of this happening place!

Maritime Gloucester is seeking volunteer docents for our galleries and waterfront campus. Docents conduct tours and provide a unique and engaging visitor experience. Ideal candidates are cheerful, curious, strong public speakers, and have knowledge and interest in Cape Ann’s maritime history and culture. Training will be provided with opportunities to shadow current docents.

If you are interested, please email volunteer@maritimegloucester.org.