Weather postponement date will be Sunday, July 12th. (If needed, decision on Race Date will be made Friday, July 10th and email will be sent.)
Rowers who plan to race must be in good standing with dues paid and attend sign-ups on Friday evening July 10th. Meet us in the St. Peter’s Square lot (near the ramp to the boats) at 6 PM or email (idrcgloucester@gmail.com) before noon on July 10th.
These races are strictly for 2 person teams in the following categories: Juniors (under 19), Women, Mixed Doubles, Seniors (Men Open), Master’s (Men over 50) and Master’s Women (Women over 50). Starting at 8:30 AM. The races will run from the Heritage Center Dock out towards green nun off Fort playground and back.
Please share this with friends and family. It will be a great day of racing, uniquely Gloucester, and fun for all! All racing fans are encouraged to attend!!
Thank you, and Good Luck!
IDRC Board
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Northeastern Professor Thomas Starr installs the Gloucester Remembrance Trail at the Visitor’s Center, City Hall, and Harbormaster’s Office
The City of Gloucester has installed three public art pieces as part of the New England-based Remembrance of Climate Futures project, a regional initiative that uses public art to inspire conversations about climate change and community resilience.
The project was coordinated locally through a partnership between Sustainability Coordinator Bailey McCaul, Arts, Culture, and Events Coordinator Miranda Aisling Hynes, and local artist and Northeastern University professor Thomas Starr.
Remembrance of Climate Futures features more than 120 installations across New England, each exploring the present and future impacts of climate change through site-specific storytelling. Gloucester’s three installations are located throughout the eastern half of the city and connect local climate challenges with the City’s ongoing sustainability efforts.
Each installation consists of an engraved medallion accompanied by a brief explanation of how climate change may affect that specific location, along with actions that can help reduce its impacts. QR codes embedded in each medallion direct visitors to an interactive website featuring additional information about Gloucester’s climate initiatives, including past accomplishments, current projects, and future goals.
Together, the three installations form the Gloucester Remembrance Trail, with medallions located at City Hall, the Harbormaster’s Office, and the Stage Fort Park Visitor Center. The City Hall and Harbormaster’s Office installations highlight Gloucester’s goals to address increasing extreme heat and coastal flooding, while the Stage Fort Park Visitor Center installation celebrates the City’s progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Residents and visitors are encouraged to visit the trail and learn more about Gloucester’s climate resilience efforts. Explore the interactive project website and learn more about the Gloucester installations here: https://climatefutures.us/page/?city=Gloucester#/3
Thomas Starr is a professor of Graphic and Information Design in the Department of Art + Design at Northeastern University. His work focuses on visual communication that engages civic, social, and political discourse. His research explores the typography, printing, and dissemination of the Declaration of Independence, connecting the role of design to the foundations of democracy.
Professor Starr’s work has been published internationally and recognized by numerous organizations, including the American Institute of Graphic Arts, the Society for Environmental Graphic Design, the Association of American University Presses, the Art Directors Club of New York, the International Biennale of Graphic Design in Brno, the International Poster Biennale in Warsaw, the International Poster Festival in Chaumont, and the Federal Design Council. His work is also included in the collections of the Zurich Design Museum and the Library of Congress.
This project was made possible through funding from the Essex County Community Foundation’s Creative Community Initiative.
— Mayor Paul Lundberg City of Gloucester
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EVENT TIMELINE: 5 PM: Streets closed off to traffic & parking 6 PM: Music Stages Open (See below) 6:15 PM: The Red Trousers 7:10 PM: Cape Ann Dancers at Hancock & Main 8:00 PM: The Red Trousers
MUSIC PERFORMANCES BY STAGE:
The West End: Sponsored by Institution for Savings 6 PM: Riley Hunt Duo 8 PM: Adria Smith Trio
Cape Ann Savings Bank Stage: Sponsored by Cape Ann Savings Bank 6 PM: Kicked Off the Bus 8 PM: Sea Dragons
The East End: Sponsored by BankGloucester 6 PM: Livin’ on Luck 8 PM: Arnie Rosen with Gary Tepolt on Woodwinds
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“July 18 and 19th. I have a special guest artist Kevin Paul Hayes, one of the founding members of two time Grammy award winning band the old Crow medicine show. Hayes will be bringing to Gloucester his new folk art paintings inspired by his recent visit.”
-Stephen LaPierre Meet the artists!~ Saturday July 18, 2026 4-8 pm and Sunday July 19 3-5pm with music to follow
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Did you know that Maritime Heritage Charters offers not only public sails on our lovely schooners, but also weekly “Schooner Challenge” sails? These sails are held on Tuesdays 6 PM and are designed to allow the apprentices to take on captain duties with customers and command the schooner during a “race” designed to test their skills. Passengers are part of the learning opportunity for the apprentices and are encouraged to participate fully in order to help train them. We just love going out for these challenges (and there’s a 25% discount for these!).
Last week, we planned to join up along with several others. The skies were a little threatening but the sun came through just about the time we were scheduled to set off. Unfortunately, the fair weather did not last and a bit of a squall rained down upon us. I’ll note we got a little wet but were very well taken care of by the captains and crew. We were with Harold Burnham and he made quick decisions to get us back to port. It was comforting to know we were in good hands even though the threat was mostly rain. We hope to see some of you out on these sails as the summer progresses. Link here for tickets.
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“This vessel appears to be a Vandal Marine “pocket explorer” yacht, with models like the Vandal 50 or Vandal 60 featuring similar industrial styling and flybridge configurations.
The boat is powered by multiple high-performance outboard engines, such as Mercury V12 600HP or Racing 450R motors.
It is designed for both speed and luxury, with some models capable of reaching maximum speeds up to 57 MPH and offering accommodations like cabins and heads.
Good Morning Gloucester 