Massachusetts officials are seeking support for the ongoing restoration of the schooner Ernestina—the official ship of Massachusetts—which is currently docked in New Bedford. The state Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking an outside party interested in rehabilitating, reusing...

New Haven Register: It’s a bit too early in alewife and blueback herring spawning season and too many questions remain for river watchers to call the remarkable herring runs they’re seeing in some parts of the state this year...

Worcester Telegram & Gazette: The 26th annual Sturbridge Lions Club and Great Canadian American River Race and charity event created a big splash for all ages. Of 85 contestants, more than a dozen paddlers capsized,...

The Wilton Bulletin reports on the efforts of Norwalk Kayaking expert and author David Park, who will speak on stewardship of the local waters on Sunday, May 6. Park’s talk will focus on his beloved watershed, and offer tips...

May 13 – June 10 Cape Cod Maritime Days pays homage to the Cape’s rich maritime traditions. Held each year since 1993, the annual Cape-wide celebration features events and activities from mid-May through mid-June, including lighthouse and walking tours,...

Stafford & Co. Insurance of Fall River, Massachusetts (a BoatingLocal sponsor), has announced a new agency affiliation with Progressive Insurance. Progressive is a leading national insurer of watercraft up to 50′ and $250,000 in value, or personal watercraft up...

Newport Now reports that the Aquidneck Lobster Company is seeking permission from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to install a series of floating docks alongside the northern wall of its Bowen’s Wharf facility in downtown Newport. In a...

SailMaine, a Portland-based community sailing center, will offer free sailboat rides to adults, teens, and kids (age 8 and up) on Sunday, June 10, at its 5th annual Open House, on the Portland waterfront from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00...

A self-guided kayak “quest” on Martha’s Vineyard’s Sengekontacket Pond is offered every weekday through September 30. Kayaks, paddles, lifejackets and quest materials are included through Felix Neck Wildlife Sanctuary. What’s a Quest? A quest is an outdoor treasure hunt...

TheHour.com: Youth rowers from Norwalk River Rowing got their season off to the best of starts at the Princeton National Rowing Association’s Mercer event which was held last weekend, on Friday, April 20, and Saturday, April 21; winning a...