Category: Lobster Boat Races

Wheel-Watch: Rest in peace, Bigger Dirls

 The loft of 56-year-old Jonesport lobsterman Stevie Carver’s house is chock full of happy memories and good vibes. The walls and ceilings are adorned with treasures – each with their own story: old oars; buoys; a gaft here; running lights there … and so many pictures – from faded black and whites (soul makes up …

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William Faulkingham: an MVP of Downeast boat building

by Brian Robbins BEALS ISLAND, ME – Maybe you recognize the name or the face; maybe you don’t. But chances are, if you’ve been around the boat shops of Beals Island and Jonesport, ME during the last several decades, you’ve crossed paths with William Faulkingham … whether you knew it or not. Remember the movie …

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Busy summer of lobster boat racing ahead;  24 classes and up to 12 days of competition

ROCKPORT, ME – You’re going to want to pack a lunch if you’re heading out to take in one of the Maine Lobster Boat Racing Association (MLBRA) races this summer. Participants at MLBRA’s pre-season spring meeting, held during the Maine Fishermen’s Forum here on Mar. 7, voted to add additional brackets within two classes, resulting …

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Announcing Best of Season Photo Contest

Lobster Boat Racing 2013 Photo Contest   1st Prize – $250 2nd Prize – $100 3rd Prize – $50 send us your best 2013 race photos – enter as many as 3 photos per race then vote for your favorites, send a link to your friends and family to vote for your photos Voting will …

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Race News Up & Down the Coast

Portland Press Hearald – Long Island’s lobster boat races were never part of the state’s formal series, but that could change local enthusiasts get their way. Ellsworth American  Lobster boat races roil Bass Harbor Bass Harbor – Peter Emerson’s youtube video of Jeff Eaton’s 38′ F/V La Bella Vita Bass Harbor – Peter Emerson’s youtube, …

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2013 MAINE LOBSTER BOAT RACE SCHEDULE

The Maine Lobster Boat Racing Association (MLBRA) has announced the following schedule of dates and locations for lobster boat racing competitions during the season ahead. ● Boothbay Harbor. June 15. Info: Marshall Farnham, (207) 380-5892. ● Rockland. June 16. Info: Steve Brooks, (207) 354-8763. ● Bass Harbor. June 23. Info: Wayne/Colyn Rich (207) 244-9623. ● …

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