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On Sunday, August 1st, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, Newburyport, and Plum Island Kayak, Newburyport, are offering an all day kayaking trip to the Isles of Shoals for experienced kayakers.

The Isles of Shoals are a group of small islands and tidal ledges situated approximately 12 miles off the New Hampshire/Maine coast. It is a great area to explore by kayak. You’ll have the opportunity to explore the wildlife on and around these Isles from your kayak.

The all day trip, from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, includes a shuttle out to the Isles of Shoals from Newburyport, and on-deck barbecue lunch.

You’ll cruise from downtown Newburyport to the Isles of Shoals aboard the 48-foot cabin cruiser, the Erica Lee II. The Isles are located approximately 12 miles off the New England coast and are partly in New Hampshire and partly in Maine. They have a rich human history (both famous and infamous) and are a spectacular site for observing natural history.

Upon arrival at the Isles, participants can choose to paddle around the mothership in Gosport Harbor or head over to Smuttynose Island or to Star Island for ice cream. For the more adventurous, there will be a guided paddle to White Island or Lunging Island, depending on the conditions.

The price includes an on-deck barbeque lunch. Subtract $20 per person for double kayak rental. There is no discount if you use your own kayak. Experience Level: Intermediate III (some experience required; stamina necessary).

Paddling time: 5 hours with a 45-minute break and 1 hour for lunch.

Preregistration is required for this program. To register, please call 978-462-9998.

Where To Meet:

Meet at the Newburyport boardwalk (on the Merrimack River in downtown Newburyport).

Cost:

This program is for adults: $160 for Mass Audubon members; $170 for nonmembers.

Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center, located at One Plum Island Turnpike in Newburyport, is a natural history education center that is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday and on Monday holidays, 8:30 to 4:00 pm.

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On Sunday, July 11th, a great white shark estimated to be 15 feet long was seen off  the coast of Nauset Beach feeding on seals.  The Chatham area had several confirmed great white shark sightings last summer and observers have been anticipating their arrival in the seal-rich waters off the coast of Chatham.

There have been sightings of great white sharks off the coast of Gloucester and Stellwagen Banks, and off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard in recent weeks, but the sighting this past Sunday was a confirmed by a professional fisherman/researcher.

For more information about the great white shark sighting, read the following online reports:

• Sharks visit popular family beach destinations on Cape Cod and Cape Ann
• Great white shark spotted off Chatham on Sunday

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For all of you local fishing afiacnidos, you’re invited to participate in the Newburyport Marinas 5th Annual Fishing Tournament on Saturday, July 17th. It’s a great way to enjoy fishing in the Merrimack River.

Spend Saturday, July 17th on the water fishing for the biggest Striped Bass or Bluefish in the Merrimack River.  A $1000 first place prize will be awarded for the largest Striped Bass and $500 for first place Bluefish.

The tournament starts at 6:00 am with the last weigh-in at 5:00 pm.

The  end the day is capped off with a dinner and awards ceremony.

Cost: Entry fee is $130 per boat!

For More Information:

For more information, visit the Newburyport Harbor Marina website or contact the Newburyport Harbor Marina at 978-462-3990 regarding entry forms and tournament rules.

The Newburyport Marinas 5th Annual Fishing Tournament

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EXPLORING THE MERRIMACK RIVER BY KAYAK

If you ever wanted to explore the Merrimack River by kayak and/or observe wildlife on the river between Haverhill and Newburyport, Mass Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education Center and Plum Island Kayakare offering an all day kayaking trip exploring the Merrimack River on Thursday, July 8th.

The Merrimack River is a wonderful place to observe wildlife from a kayak. During this all-day program, you will explore the river from scenic Rocks Village in Haverhill to Cashman Park in Newburyport.

Participants will explore the islands, mud bars, salt marshes, and shoreline of this beautiful river during a leisurely paddle. It is usually a great opportunity to see egrets and herons, waterfowl, ospreys, shorebirds, and many other species.

Instruction in kayaking techniques and safety procedures is provided.

The fee covers single kayak rental. Subtract $10 per person for double kayak rental and $20 per person if you use your own kayak.

No experience required; but some stamina is required.

Paddling time: 4 hours with a 1-hour lunch break.

Fee: $100. Pre-registration is required. To register, please call 978-462-9998.

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If you like to fish and you enjoy watching the Yankee Homecoming fireworks, this fishing tournament is for you!

On Saturday, June 26th Ring’s Island Marina, Salisbury, MA will be holding its 5th Annual Striper Tournament and Barbecue from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, rain or shine.

Fee: $35 entry fee per fisherman.
The event is open to everyone!

All of the net proceeds are donated to the Newburyport Yankee Homecoming Fireworks display.

Prizes will be awarded for the longest Striper caught from land, dock or a boat at sea. Raffles for other great prizes!
The event is open to everyone!

How To Register:
To register, email mel.rimarina@comcast.net for entry form and rules, or visit the Yankee Homecoming website to download an application form.

For More Information:
For more information, visit the Ring’s Island Marina, website or call 978-465-0307.

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Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta

In addition to enjoying the beach and all of the funky shops on the Ocean Blvd. beach strip, If you visit Hampton Beach on Saturday and Sunday, June 19th & 20th, you can watch the annual Hampton Beach Catamaran Regatta.

This event has become a highlight of the summer as champions and (relatively) new sailors alike converge on Hampton Beach for a weekend of sailing. The weekend is well organized, with races throughout the day. The races, which are held not too far off the beach, can easily be watched by visitors and non-sailors.

To watch the regatta, simply get yourself a good bit of sand a camera and relax and enjoy the proceedings.

For more information about the regatta, visit the Hampton Beach website.

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Canoe Building at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum
Join Hilary Russell of the Berkshire Boatbuilding School to Build Your Own Canoe

Did you ever want to learn how to build a canoe? Do you have an interest in boat building? If you do,  this five-day program, Build Your Own 10 ½’-15 ½’ Canoe,  at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum, Essex, MA is for you.

In this 5-day course held at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum you will build your own double paddle canoe – either a 10 ½’ solo, an 11 ½’ solo, a 13 ½” tandem, or a 15 ½’ tandem – classic lightweight craft for easy car-topping and carrying.

The Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum preserves the history of New England’s wooden shipbuilding industry since the 1630s and maintains one of the best maritime collections in the region.

Costs:

Costs are $995 for solo boats; $1250 for 13′ tandem boat; $1350 for 15′ tandem boat.

For More Information:

For photos and information about the school, please visit the Berkshire Boatbuilding School

For additional information call 978-768-7541 or, visit the the Essex Shipbuilding Museum website.

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The Parker River National Wildlife Refuge is hosting Kids Fishing Day on Saturday, June 12, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Kids will learn how to cast a line, identify local fish and do some fishing. Poles and bait will be provided in limited quantity.

All family members are encouraged to attend, no registration is required.

Where To Meet: Meet at Parking Lot 1, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Plum Island, Newbury, MA

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Lowell’s Boat Shop, the oldest continuously working boat shop in America,  in collaboration with the Newburyport Adult & Community Program, is offering Boats & Bagels: A Morning at Lowell’s.

Come row and explore!  Join boat builder and maritime historian Graham McKay for a presentation of historic photographs of Point Shore—schooners on the Merrimack River and former boat shops.

This is followed by rowing instructions for the inexperienced.

The finale is a rowing trip to Point Shore in one of the renowned Lowell skiffs or dories.

Cost $45.
Class limit: 15.

For more information, call (978) 834-0050 or send e-mail to: info@lowellsboatshop.com.

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Commercial fisherman Billy Trainer from Falmouth, Maine, observed a killer whale following his trawler in April 2010 while ground fishing on Georges Bank, approximately 100 miles off the Massachusetts coast. The killer whale hung around the fishing boat for about an hour.

Here is a link to an article describing the killer whale sighting that was published in the Portland Press Herald. The article includes a photograph taken by Captain Trainer of the killer whale.

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