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Lobster Boat Races


Multiple Locations, Maine
Phone: (207) 223-8846

          

Jun 16 thru Aug 19, 2012. 22nd Annual Lobster Boat Races, the Kentucky Derby of the trapping set according to the New York Times. Ten races plus the MS Regatta Harborfest in Portland. Race dates & places are: Boothbay Harbor (June 16); Rockland (June 17); Bass Harbor (June 24); Mosabec Reach near Jonesport (June 30); Searsport (July 14), Stonington (July 15); Friendship (July 28); Harpswell (July 29); Winter Harbor (August 11); Pemaquid (August 12) and the MS Regatta Harborfest in Portland (August 19). All races begin at 10 a.m., weather and sea conditions permitting (sign-up is beforehand from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.) For more info, see the Title link above for the different contact persons for each race or phone Maine Coastal News at (207) 223-8846 and ask for Jon Johansen. Event #301 |   Report Update

Androscoggin River Source to Sea Canoe Trek


Multiple Locations, Maine
Phone: (207) 754-8158

          

Jul 08 thru Aug 07, 2011. The Androscoggin River Source to the Sea Trek highlights sections of the 174-mile long Androscoggin River, raising environmental awareness along the way. The event is a series of canoe treks. Please join us for one or any of the multiple segments: July 8 - Kickoff sunset paddle on Lake Umbagog; July 9 - Errol to 7 Islands Bridge; July 10 - 7 Islands Bridge to Pontook Dam; July 14 - Bofinger Conservation Area to Northern Forest Heritage Park; July 15 - Shelburne to Gilead; July 16 - Gilead to Bethel; July 17 - Bethel to Hanover; July 21 - Hanover to Rumford; July 22 - Mexico to Dixfield; July 23 - Dixfield to Riley Dam in Jay; July 24 - Riley Dam to Otis Mill; July 28 - Livermore Falls segment to be announced; July 29 - Twin Bridges to Center Bridge in Turner; July 30 - Center Bridge to Gulf Island Dam; July 31 - Lewiston/Auburn area round-trip; Aug. 4 - Sunset paddle in Auburn; Aug. 5 - Auburn to Durham; Aug. 6 - Durham to Lisbon Falls; Aug. 7 - Lisbon Falls to Brunswick. To sign up or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jessie Seymour at (207) 754-8158 or trek@androscogginwatershed.org. Event #2325 |   Report Update

Sturdivant Island Tuna Tournament

1 Spring Point Drive
South Portland, Maine 04106
 Phone: (207) 229-5157

          

Aug 03 thru Aug 06, 2011. The Annual Sturdivant Island Tuna Tournament at Spring Point Marina in South Portland. All boats must be registered to the Sturdivant Island Tuna Tournament. A representative from each registered vessel must be present and signed in prior to the Captain’s Meeting held on Wednesday August 3, 2011. Any vessel that is not signed in prior to 7 p.m. at the Tournament Tent on that date will not be eligible to fish for that tournament year. Fishing may commence at 12 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2011 and will conclude at 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2011. Tournament scales will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2011, and all vessels with fish to be weighed must be tied to the scales dock at Spring Point Marina (rafting is acceptable) by that time. For more info see the the Title link above or the organization's Facebook page. Event #4272 |   Report Update

Annual Shipyard Cup


Boothbay Harbor, Maine 04538
 Phone: (207) 633-0639

          

Aug 12 thru Aug 14, 2011. The Annual Shipyard Cup means big boat racing! The Shipyard Cup is an invitational rally set in the Corinthian spirit. The regatta is open to yachts over 70 feet (21 meters) L.O.A. unless allowed to enter by arbitrary decision of the Race Committee. For more info phone (207) 633-0639 or see the organization's Facebook page. Event #632 |   Report Update

Annual Fort Kent International Muskie Fishing Derby

416 W. Main Street
Fort Kent, Maine 04743
 Phone: (207) 834-3507

          

Aug 12 thru Aug 14, 2011. The Town of Fort Kent, Maine together with the Fort Kent International Muskie Derby Committee is pleased to announce the Annual Fort Kent International Muskie Fishing Derby. The derby begins at 9 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 12 and the scales will be open until 5 p.m. on Sunday evening. Muskie fishing is considered one of the greatest freshwater sports fish challenges in all of North America. The scenic St. John River has over 225 miles of prime habitat for Muskie fishing. This beautiful natural environment has been proven to be an unlimited resource for this sport-fishing event. Join us and discover just how much fun fishing can be when you do it together. No activity can bond a family together quite like fishing. It's a great way for families to have fun, create new memories and spend a weekend together. The Fort Kent International Muskie Derby is expanding to include towns located along the St. John River. Participating towns will be allowed to have a "Convenience Weigh Station" for anglers that may be fishing in a given town along the river. Fish will still have to be brought to the Official Weigh Station located at Bee-Jay’s Tavern in Fort Kent. Event #3965 |   Report Update

MS Harborfest Weekend


Portland, Maine 04101
 Phone: (800) 526-8890

          

Aug 19 thru Aug 21, 2011. MS Harborfest is a three-day festival of sailboats, powerboats, tugboats, and lobster boats - under the banner of the MS Harborfest - and all for the benefit of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. For more info see the Title link above or the organization's Facebook page. Event #1194 |   Report Update

Downeast Maine Shark Tournament

977 Portland Road
Saco, Maine 04072
 Phone: (207) 284-4453

          

Aug 26 thru Aug 27, 2011. Annual Downeast Maine Shark Tournament on Friday and Saturday. Check the Title link above for details such as location of the shark weigh in station. Event #2166 |   Report Update