On August 4th, twenty-five CCA members and guests joined together at the Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership for a full day of learning and camaraderie. Retired UMaine professor and Hurricane Island board member Rick Wahle delivered a captivating talk on the history, current challenges, and prospects of Maine’s lobster fishery. Hurricane Island staff shared their innovative work on the emerging scallop aquaculture industry. Staff led walking tours, showcasing the island’s rich history and cutting-edge sustainability practices. At day’s end, Members and staff mingled over a rum keg, discussing the founding of Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership and its vision for the future at the new Field Station that is set up for visiting and fellowship research on Penobscot Bay and the Gulf of Maine.
We encourage all members and friends to consider supporting the work of the Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership. Members Pam MacBrayne and her husband Denis Moonan have pledged up to $5,000 to match donations to the Peter O. Willauer Fund for Hurricane Island's Future, a specific Board directed fund for capital to be applied to unexpected repairs and maintenance of the island campus.
Burnt Coat Harbor on Swans Island buzzed with boats carrying folk music festival attendees on August 5th, but our Club members enjoyed a special treat: a lobster bake at Trafton’s Wharf hosted by CCA member John Good and Swans Island Yacht Club Commodore Mike Butera. The gathering included 11 boats flying the CCA burgee and 30 members and guests. A special thank you goes to Susi Homer, whose tireless efforts delivered an epic feast of lobster, steamers, corn on the cob, and delectable pie with ice cream. Members in attendance agreed this memorable event deserves to become a tradition. Watch out, John, Mike and Susi—we’re already looking forward to next year!
As this newsletter is being prepared, over 20 Post members are preparing to explore HARVEY GAMAGE, an active youth sail training vessel, learn about the Marine Learning Project’s mission, and discover ways to get involved through philanthropy and volunteerism to sustain the Harvey Gamage.
