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June 25 - July 1, 2023 61 st Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days FestivalFLAME-GRILLED STEAK & SEAFOOD SUSHI & RAW BAR BOATHOUSE Bistro Tapas Bar & Restaurant Featuring Chef /Owner Karin Guerin & Her Award Winning World Cuisine Extensive Tapas Menu Local Maine Seafood LUNCH & DINNER open 7 days a week 11:30am - 10:00pm 3rd floor Open Air Deck & Bar 12 The By-Way, Boothbay Harbor 207-633-0400 • theBoathouseBistro.com 16 Wharf Street, Pier 1, Boothbay Harbor 207-633-6616 • MineOyster.net LUNCH & DINNER open 7 days a week 11:30am - 10:00pm Waterfront Dining & Night Club with LIVE entertainment CATERING PRIVATE PARTIES • LOBSTER BAKES Contact Ralph 207-380-381892 Wall Point Road, Boothbay Harbor, Maine 207 633 2494 . Dock & Dine Come by land or sea. Moorings: We Monitor Ch. 9 Make today #LINEKINBAYDAY Schooner Tyrone Visit Schooner Tyrone on our dock and climb aboard! Deck Bar & Grill Lunch, dinner, drinks, take-out. Open 7 days a week, May–Oct4 Windjammer Days 2023 Publisher Boothbay Register 97 Townsend Ave., Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 207-633-4620 American Ghost Walks …………………………………5 Artist Alley ………………………………………………18 Boat Bar Party ……………………………………………30 Boat Trips …………………………………………………9 Blessing of the Fleet ……………………………………8 Boothbay’s Got Talent …………………………………12 Boothbay Maritme Explorers' Meet & Greet …22-23 BHYC One Design Fun Sail ……………………………8 Calendar of Events ……………………………………5 Cod Fish Relay Races …………………………………15 Crab Cake Cook Off ……………………………………16 Fireworks …………………………………………………20 Future Festival Dates …………………………………27 Gathering of the Fleet …………………………10, 11, 26 Harbor Aglow/Lighted Boat Parade …………………20 Kayak Poker Run ………………………………………12 Kids Alley …………………………………………………12 Kids Carnival ……………………………………………24 Lobster Eating Contest…………………………………15 Maine State Aquarium …………………………………8 Opera House: Oshima Brothers ………………………27 Pancake Breakfast ………………………………………16 Pirate fun …………………………………………………21 Rock Skipping Contest …………………………………15 Shuttle Map ………………………………………………6 Sponsors …………………………………………………7 Stories From the Sea, Sea Shanties, Castlebay …9 Street Parade ……………………………………………14 Tug of War Across the Harbor ………………………15 Vintage Boat Parade & Pier Party ……………………8 Windjammers for Wee Mateys ………………………12 Editor Lisa Kristoff Graphic Artist s Gary Dow Steve Edwards Editorial Assistance Kevin Burnham Susan Johns Sales Kathy Frizzell Sarah Morley Photographers Kevin Burnham Joseph Charpentier Steve Edwards Lisa Kristoff Bill Pearson Michael Leonard Kim Gillies Emily Mirabile Advertisers Index A Silver Lining …………………………………………………………27 Balmy Days Cruises …………………………………………………16 Bath Savings …………………………………………………………7 Big Al’s Fireworks Outlet ……………………………………………31 Black River Gallery …………………………………………………26 Boathouse Bistro ~ Mine Oyster …………………………………2 Boothbay Boat Rental ~ Hodgdon Yachts ………………………29 Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce ……………32 Boothbay Lobster Wharf ……………………………………………14 Boothbay Railway Village …………………………………………30 Boothbay Region YMCA ……………………………………………24 Boothbay Sea and Science Center ………………………………24 Carousel Marina ………………………………………………………20 China By the Sea ……………………………………………………29 Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens …………………………………17 Cottage Connection …………………………………………………32 Dead River Company ………………………………………………19 Dolphin Mini Golf ……………………………………………………14 Eventide Specialties …………………………………………………31 First Federal Savings & Loan ………………………………………30 First National Bank …………………………………………………28 Harborside 1901 Bar & Grille ………………………………………25 Harbour Towne Inn …………………………………………………13 House of Logan ………………………………………………………28 Ice Cream Factory ~ Harbor Treats ………………………………25 J. Edward Knight & Company………………………………………25 Kaler’s Restaurant ……………………………………………………30 Kelly's Cafe ……………………………………………………………14 Knickerbocker Group ………………………………………………32 Linekin Bay Resort …………………………………………………3 Linekin Home …………………………………………………………24 Maine Maritime Museum ……………………………………………6 Maine State Aquarium ………………………………………………26 Nathan’s Pharmacy …………………………………………………9 Nathaniel S. Wilson Sailmaker ……………………………………28 Opera House …………………………………………………………4 Pedego Electric Bikes ………………………………………………18 Pinkham’s Seafood …………………………………………………32 Slick’s …………………………………………………………………31 St. Andrews Village …………………………………………………29 The Hutch ………………………………………………………………20 Tindal & Callahan Real Estate ……………………………………21 Tugboat Inn ~ Fisherman’s Wharf ~ Boothbay Harbor Inn …26 West Harbor Recreation ……………………………………………6 Wires & Pliers Electric ………………………………………………29 Yale, Debrah – Realtor ………………………………………………21 COVER photo - Schooners Eastwind and Applejack (formerly known as Lazy Jack). By Kim Gillies, Friends of Windjammer Days member Table of Contents Windjammer Days 2023 Calendar of Events 2023 B H W D All events in Boothbay Harbor unless otherwise noted ** 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 and Wednesday, June 28 – Friends of Windjammer Days Information Tent: Maps, T-shirts, blankets, and raffl e tickets with prizes every hour! Grand prize drawing Wednesday at 8 p.m. Got tickets? ** SUNDAY, JUNE 25 10:30 a.m. - noon: Stories from the Sea and Sea Shanties with musical guest Castlebay. Merry Barn, 417 River Road, Edgecomb. 1 p.m. - Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club Fun Sail: All boats up to 30 feet can join in! Race start: 1 p.m. Use VHF channel 72 for all communication. Start at the Coast Guard Buoy east of the BHYC mooring fi eld, sail to Tumbler Island Buoy, then to the inner harbor green buoy and back to CG buoy, three times. 207-633-5750 1:30 p.m. - Blessing of the Fishing Fleet: Best viewing – Fishermen’s Memorial Park, Atlantic Edge Lobster, and anywhere around the inner harbor. 6 p.m. - Boothbay’s Got Talent: Local youth compete for one of three titles by demonstrating their special talent – singing, dancing, or ... Whale Park stage. 7-8:30 p.m. - American Ghost Walks (AGW): Take a guided walk on the supernatural side of Boothbay Harbor. By reservation only. Visit AGW website: https://bit.ly/3UJqR4w 8:30-10 p.m. - Harbor Aglow and Lighted Boat Parade: Boat captains light up their boats while docked then line up for a boat parade at 9 p.m. MONDAY, JUNE 26 1-3 p.m. - 5th annual Crab Cake Cook-off: Chefs compete to make the ultra-yummy crab cake. Judges make the call. Also a People’s Choice Award! Boothbay Harbor Inn, 31 Atlantic Ave. $50 tickets (limited seating) at https://bit.ly/3UQJbZt 3:30-5 p.m. - Meet and Greet with the Boothbay Maritime Explorers! Hear about the adventures of this adventuresome group of locals; visit https://bit.ly/3UWt7W3 to learn about them ahead of time. Oceanside Resort, 35 Atlantic Ave. TUESDAY, JUNE 27 7-9 a.m. - Breakfast in Whale Park: Hash browns, eggs, pancakes, bacon, blueberry muffi n, coffee, juice. Just $10! 10 a.m.-1 p.m. - Kids Alley! Crafts and games under the tent. New location: Whale Park 10-10:30 a.m. - Pirates of the Dark Rose Puppet Show: Whale Park 10 a.m.-1 p.m. - Windjammers for Wee Mateys! Stories, games and crafts for kids at Boothbay Harbor Memorial Library, 4 Oak St. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Pirate Tortuga: A pirate bazaar with games and activities in Whale Park. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. - Tours of the Must Roos :See on deck and the depths below of the pirate ship. Public Landing, Whale Park. 11:30 a.m. - Crudbeard’s Cannon Lessons: Cannon fi ring 101. Whale Park. 2 p.m. - Pirates Weapon Show: Learn all about using a cutlass, fl intlock pistol and more. Whale Park. 3 p.m. - Recruitment of Young Pirates: Sign up in Whale Park for beginner’s lessons. 4 p.m. - Cannon Lessons with Crudbeard – Whale Park. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 7-9 a.m. - Breakfast in Whale Park: Hash browns, eggs, pancakes, bacon, blueberry muffi n, coffee, juice. Just $10! 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Maine State Aquarium: McKown Point Road, W. Boothbay Harbor. Grand opening day! Touch tank, interactive tanks, hands on activities! 10-11 a.m. - Pirate Tortuga: A pirate bazaar with games and activities in Whale Park. 10-11 a.m. - Must Roos ship’s rail open!Whale Park, Public Landing. 10:30 a.m. - Pirate Crudbeard’s Cannon Lessons: In Whale Park. High Noon – The Battle for Boothbay Harbor:The English fi ght the pirates with live cannon fi re and swordplay. 12:30 p.m. - Lobster Eating Contest – Sign up at the WJD Info Tent at noon. Only 10 contestants – so don’t delay! $15 entry fee. Whale Park stage. $100 cash prize. 1-3 p.m. - Gathering of the Fleet! - View the Windjammers from the east and west sides of the harbor. Best viewing on the water – time for a boat trip! Or watch on the Jumbotron screen in the Whale Park. 2 p.m. - Cod Fish Races:Only 10 teams of four will compete. Sign up at the Information Tent in Whale Park. 2-3 p.m. - Pirates Tortuga and Must Roos Ship’s Rail Open – Whale Park and Public Landing. 4 p.m. - Street Parade! The line up begins at the high school and travels to Commercial Street. 7-8:30 p.m. - American Ghost Walks tour – Hear ghost stories and learn paranormal happenings in Boothbay Harbor. By reservation only. For tickets and more information: https://bit. ly/3mO65UP 9 p.m. - Fireworks Spectacular! Best viewing: on the water, anywhere along the inner harbor. THURSDAY, JUNE 29 9 a.m.-5 p.m. - Artists’ Alley: In Whale Park – live painting demos by local artists both days; creative wares. 10:30 a.m. - Tug of War Across the Harbor: Best viewing from the Footbridge parking lot and Footbridge (if completed). 11 a.m.-2 p.m. - Boat Bar Party: Chowder House, 22 Granary Way. Noon - 18th Orne’s Candy Store International Rock Skipping Contest: Registration 10-11:45 a.m. Special appearance by Slugger the Seadog! 7-8:30 p.m. - American Ghost Walks Tour - Hear ghost stories and learn paranormal happenings in Boothbay Harbor. By reservation only. For tickets and more information: https://bit. ly/3mO65UP FRIDAY, JUNE 30 9 a.m.-5 p.m. - Artists Alley: Whale Park. – live painting demos by local artists both days; creative wares. 4 p.m. - Annual Vintage Boat Parade and Pier Party – Watch the antique boats parade around the inner harbor. Party 4:30- 7 p.m. at Bristol Marine, 120 Commercial St. $65 per person in advance (they sell fast) at: https://bit.ly/3LW7jG4. Music, food, beverages. Half of the vintage boats will be docked there! Buy tickets in advance: https://bit.ly/3O0eaRm 7:30 p.m. - Oshima Brothers - Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave. Tickets/FMI: www. boothbayoperahouse.com SATURDAY, JULY 1 9 a.m. - Kayak Poker Run - starts at Tidal Transit Kayak Co. 18 Granary Way. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Kids Carnival - Under the tent on the corner of Boothbay House Hill Road. Windjammer Days 2023 Windjammer Days Shuttle Map BOAT RENTALS Sail & Power 207-370-0678 located at Harborfields 24 McKown Point Rd West Boothbay Harbor WestHarborRecreation.com From School Whale Park Boothbay Fire Dept. Boothbay Common Public Auxiliary Parking Free parking at: Boothbay Fire Station Boothbay Common Downtown Boothbay Harbor Paid Lots To avoid ticketing and towing, do not park on yellow lined areas. Tuesday, June 27 Shuttle starting at 8:30 a.m. Boothbay Fire Station Every 1/2 hour Last shuttle leaves the Whale Park at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 28 Shuttle starting at 8:30 a.m. Boothbay Fire Station Every 1/2 hour Last shuttle before parade leaves at 3:30 p.m. Last shuttle leaves the Whale Park at 10:00 p.m. Shuttle Shuttle leaves from Boothbay Fire Station Shuttle leaves from Boothbay Common Shuttle leaves from Whale Park on Commercial Street Printing sponsored by:Windjammer Days 2023 61 st Boothbay Harbor Windjammer Days Festival Sponsors Happy Windjammer Days! Serving Maine communities for over 170 years has allowed us to experience many firsts. Like the first Windjammer Days gathering 61 years ago. Today, we’re proud to celebrate yet another year with our friends and neighbors, from Damariscotta to South Portland. 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Edward Knight Insurance, News Center Maine, Linekin Bay Resort, Rugged Seas, townsquare media group, 94.9 WHOM, Pine State Beverage, FORJ, Dogfi sh Head, Windjammer Emporium, Bud Light, Bristol Marine, DownEast, Knickerbocker Group, Pepsi, The Eldridge Family, Shoreline Capital, Summit Spring Water; Mark and Mariann Powell, Jeff Suyematsu and Laney Hebert , News Center 6, WBLM, Tindal & Callahan Real Estate Mainsails Cabbage Island, Breakaway, Boothbay Harbor Oceanside Golf Resort, Nissan of Keene, BBH Apparel, Hodgdon Marine, Oberuch Electric, Cap ‘n Fish’s Cruises, A Maine Wedding, herger3.com, Samuel Adams, Gimbel & Sons Country Store, The Smiling Cow, Nobilo, Blue Point Brewing Company, Boothbay Harbor Marina, Bloody Point, Boothbay Harbor Region Chamber of Commerce, Get a Gadget, Mark West, Ports of Italy, Carefree Boat Club ME, High Noon Sun Sips, Mine Oyster, Janson's Clothing, Truly Hard Seltzer , Carousel Music Theater, Breakaway III, Boothbay Harbor Apparel Topsails Boothbay Craft Brewery, Two Salty Dogs, Edgecomb Boat Works, Sea Tow, Maine Boats, Homes & Harbors, Gudroe Technology Group, Sea Bags Maine, Hamilton Marine, Footbridge Brewery, Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club, Down East Yacht Club, Chowder House, Seawicks Candle Company, Orne’s Candy Store, abacus, Farm 23, Eventide Specialties, Ae Ceramics, East Boothbay General Store, Coastal Maine Popcorn, Carousel Music Theatre, House of Logan, Southport General Store, FOF Woodworking, Harborside 1901 Bar & Grill, Brady’s, Pinkham’s Gourmet Market Windjammer Days 2023 Blessing of the Fleet Sunday, June 25 1:30 p.m. Best viewing from Fishermen's Memorial Park on Atlantic Avenue, across from Our Lady Queen of Peace church. File photo File photo The Nellie G. II, a classy vintage boat if ever there was one! File photo Vintage Boat Parade and Pier Party Friday, June 30 4 p.m. - Parade 4:30-7 p.m. - Pier Party Charming classic vessels parade through the inner harbor then tie up at Bristol Marine/The Shipyard for the second annual Pier Party – a ticketed event, $65 per person. Tickets include one drink from the full bar. Live music. Appetizers. Shipyard tours. Courtesy of MSA Maine State Aquarium activities Wednesday, June 28 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. McKown Point Road, W. Boothbay Harbor New tanks, interactive exhibits, hands-on activities and every kid’s favorite – the touch tank! Get your preview of the fi nal redesigned aquarium! Courtesy of MSA Courtesy of BHYC One Design Fun Sail Sunday, June 25 Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club (BHYC) 156 Western Ave. 1 p.m. start All boats under 30 feet invited to join in! Tune in to VHF channel 27 for all communications. Normal wind start at the Coast Guard buoy east of the BHYC mooring fi eld; sail to Tumbler Island buoy, then on to the inner harbor green buoy and back to CG buoy and sail twice more. FMI: www.bhyc.net Windjammer Days 2023 © Atomic Studio Welcome to Your LocalPHARMACY 207.315.2280 185 Townsend Ave., Suite C Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538 • Prescription Medication • Custom Compounds • Veterinary Prescriptions • Handmade Skin Care Lines • Vaccines • Consultations • Local Delivery • Ability to Mail Prescriptions to Maine Residents • We currently accept all local Maine based insurance plans • Wellness Classes • Health Newsletters © Atomic Studio Fred Gosbee & Julia Lane are Castlebay. File photo Stories From the Sea and Sea Shanties Sunday, June 25 10:30 a.m. to noon Castlebay at the Merry Barn 417 River Road, Edgecomb Special musical guest Castlebay will share treasured ballads, and songs of Maine ships and sailors. We’ll hear a read aloud and co-create an ocean-themed community mural. Come paint a ship, sea creature, or sailor, sing-along, and enjoy nautical lore! Bay Lady. Courtesy of Balmy Days Cruises Local boat trip companies and schooners that call Boothbay Harbor homeport offer special trips during Windjammer Days to see the fl eet of visiting and local schooners and the fi reworks. Windjammers calling Boothbay Harbor homeport: Eastwind, Applejack and Tyrone. Schooner Isaac Evans will not be sailing this season. For Eastwind and Applejack, call 207-633-6598; visit the ticket booth at 20 Commercial St. in the Harbor; or visit www. boothbaysailing.com. Private charters available! These vessels are now serving adult beverages as well as soft drinks. These graceful vessels are on the cover of this year’s guide. Tyrone trips can be arranged with Capt. Chew at (616) 633- 8320. There is a special four-hour trip on Wednesday for the Gathering of the Fleet! Balmy Days Cruises at Pier 8 is offering special cruises for the Windjammer Days Festival aboard friendship sloop Bay Lady, the Novelty , Balmy Days II and private charters on the Miss Boothbay . FMI/tickets: call 633-2284 or visit https:// balmydayscruises.com Cap’n Fish’s Cruises at Pier 1: Get tickets for the Windjammer Parade Cruise, and fi reworks. Call 207-613-7339 or visit www.boothbayboattrips.com Visiting schooner Alert will offer tours again this year! Call (207) 833-5531. Boat trips Next >