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Dec. 19th Science Cafe:

On November 15, 2024 / News Release, Upcoming - shown on front page

Presented by Cassie Stymiest of Educational Passages at Throwback Brewery 7 Hobbs Rd North Hampton NH 5p – 6:30p Cassie Stymiest will share information about her MiniBoat Program that offers an extraordinary way for people of all ages to learn crucial STEAM skills, discover maritime careers, and build connections that will last a lifetime. The program introduces participants to sailing, engages them in collaborative learning through international cultural experiences, and increases the understanding of the value of water on our planet as a shared resource through ocean literacy. The Piscataqua Science Cafe series runs during the Gundalow Company’s off season at locations around the seacoast. Each night brings in experts […]

Nov. 7, 2024 Science Cafe: Horseshoe Crab Monitoring

On October 25, 2024 / News Release

Presented by Melissa Bogle & Chris Chabot at Throwback Brewery 7 Hobbs Rd North Hampton NH ~ Program begins at 5pm Melissa Brogle is the Volunteer Coordinator at the Great Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, and has been with the Reserve for 11 years. She helps to recruit, train, manage, and recognize all of the Reserves amazing volunteers. Volunteers help with every sector of GBNERR, including Research, Education, Stewardship, and Coastal Training programs. Melissa has partnered with Chris Chabot and other area researchers for the past 3 years to help organize the volunteers for the Horseshoe Crab Monitoring program around Great Bay Estuary. […]

Position Available

On October 20, 2024 / News Release

We are hiring for the position of Education Program Manager Employment start date 12/1/2024 The nonprofit Gundalow Company seeks a full-time year-round PROGRAM MANAGER who will work onboard our sailing classroom PISCATAQUA and in the office with staff, crew, and volunteers to manage and help teach all of our programs for school/youth groups, teachers, and the public. This position includes the management of our five-day camp program for 8 weeks throughout the summer, as well as managing and training approximately six educator/deckhands and eight camp counselors, and assisting with the planning for our annual Riverfest event.

Homeschool Sails- Fall 2024!

On September 25, 2024 / Past Events

Attention Homeschool Families! Please help us spread the word about our two homeschool sail programs, open to all, this fall! Step aboard the Gundalow and head out on the Piscataqua River for an exciting 2 hour education sail. While on-board, participants will set the sail, steer the vessel, learn to navigate, tow for plankton, and explore the human impact on our watershed. This educational program is geared towards students ages 7 and up. The rate for these programs will be $25 per-passenger (no infants and toddlers, please). We will only be taking a limited number of students and adults per sail […]

In Memoriam: JB Parrett (1954 ~ 2024)

On September 17, 2024 / News Release, Upcoming - shown on front page

A Message From The Executive Director We received sad news regarding one of our Gundalow Company volunteers over the weekend. J.B. Parrett, a UNH Marine Docent and a volunteer with us since 2022 passed away on September 11th following a cycling accident in Acadia National Park. J.B. was a member of my UNH Docent Class in 2022 and was also a fellow USNA graduate. Like me, he entered the active Navy after graduation as a Surface Warfare Officer and we swapped many sea stories about our shared experiences driving the big gray ships. J.B. volunteered with several of the other […]

Party for Piscataqua 2024!

On September 12, 2024 / Past Events

Thursday October 17, 2024 5p – 7p Cisco Brewers Portsmouth located at 35 Corporate Drive in Portsmouth NH Get your TICKETS HERE Please purchase tickets early so we can plan our menu accordingly! We’re excited to be hosting our annual Party for Piscataqua at Cisco Brewers this year. Here is some of what you can look forward to at this fun fundraising event!

Special Event: Storytelling & Harbor Sail

On August 30, 2024 / Education

Saturday September 14th at 2pm in the Sheafe Warehouse The Promise: Stories of the Gloucester Fisherman with Merrill Kohlhofer Join us for storytelling followed by a Harbor Sail. You’re welcome to enjoy the storytelling without coming aboard for a sail. Tickets for both the Storytelling & Sail are $45.00; Storytelling without a sail is by donation with an asking of $10.00.

Gundalow Sails in the Great Bay August 29-September 1

On August 13, 2024 / Past Events

The gundalow PISCATAQUA is sailing on the Great Bay from Durham, NH.Join us for a relaxing journey on the bay! Thursday August 29th11:30am-1:30pm Great Bay Sailfrom Adams Point in Durham 5:30-7:30pm – Concert Cruisewith Carol Coronis & Bob Halperinon Great Bay Friday August 30th2:30-4:30pm – Great Bay Sail from Adams Point in Durham Saturday August 31st3:00-4:30pm Great Bay Sail from Adams Point in Durham5:00-7:00pm Great Bay Sail from Adams Point in Durham Sunday September 1st12:30-2:30pm ONE-WAY sail from Adams Point Durham to Prescott Park Portsmouth(Bikes welcome! Bring a bike and ride back to the start if you wish) Ticket prices:Adults – $35 for 90 min sail; $40 for 2-hour sail; $45 […]

Join us for one of our Adult Summer Camp Days!

On May 31, 2024 / Past Events

2024 Saturday Dates:July 13 & August 10 Meet new friends and let your inner child run free for a fun day on the Piscataqua river! Each Gundalow Company adults only camp day begins at Creek Farm Reservation and concludes with an afternoon harbor sail on the Gundalow. You may spend your day enjoying a hike to the sandbar for some tidepooling fun, make seashell jewelry or have hermit crab races. Then, paddle your way to an island for an afternoon of fort building, exploring, swimming, and relaxing. Finally, finish your day by driving less than 10 minutes from Creek Farm to Prescott Park where you will enjoy […]

Free Sails for Veterans

On May 22, 2024 / Past Events

Sponsored by Service Credit Union & Offered by the Gundalow Co. [Full] Veterans Sail on June 11th 3:30pm Buy tickets HERE for our Veterans Sail on July 23rd at 1pm Buy tickets HERE for our Veterans Sail on August 22nd at 12:30pm Each sail is 1.5 hours on the Piscataqua River aboard the Gundalow. Each veteran is welcome to bring one guest. You may bring a snack or picnic aboard. No food or beverages are sold or provided with the exception of water to refill a reusable water bottle. The Gundalow Piscataqua is accessible for guests who use wheelchairs or […]

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