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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260731
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SUMMARY:RAID ERIE
DESCRIPTION:RAID ERIE is an annual gathering of small boat enthusiasts\, traveling in loose company around the islands of Lake Erie\, and camping along the way.  There is no cost to register for the event \nhttps://www.raiderie.net/\n2026 Participant Packet \nhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/raiderie \n 
URL:https://tsca.net/events/raid-erie/2026-07-31/
LOCATION:Middle Bass Island State Park Marina – Lake Erie
CATEGORIES:Multi-day,Recurring
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SUMMARY:7th Annual Blue Hill Maritime Heritage Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Downeast Chapter of the Traditional Small Craft Association (TSCA) is proud to host and along with the National TSCA co-sponsor the Festival. The Blue Hill Maritime Heritage Festival is scheduled for Saturday\, August 15\, 2026. We are planning a fun summer day by the bay\, with a lot of maritime and historical related activities: boats\, and boat building demonstrations\, art on the lawn\, sea shanties\, seafood and more.
URL:https://tsca.net/events/7th-annual-blue-hill-maritime-heritage-festival/
LOCATION:Blue Hill\, Maine\, Blue Hill\, ME\, 04614\, United States
CATEGORIES:One day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Downeast TSCA Chapter":MAILTO:Steve@DowneastTSCA.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T140000
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SUMMARY:Bygone Beacons: The James River Lighthouses and their Lightkeepers
DESCRIPTION:Imagine the anguish of receiving this telegram\, “Your child Gertrude burned yesterday. No chance of recovery.” That was the telegram received by John Filmore Hudgins\, Assistant Lightkeeper at Nansemond River Lighthouse in January 1896. When he received it\, the telegram was at least a couple of days old\, having traveled from its origin in Port Haywood Virginia\, near Mobjack Bay\, to West Point\, then Norfolk and finally via Lighthouse tender to him on station. It would be at least another day before he could get home to be with his family. The good news is that Ellen Gertrude survived her burns and lived to be 96. \nWe uncovered many stories about the Lightkeepers serving in the lower Chesapeake Bay and North Carolina sounds. They lived on remote stations and were on duty 24 hours a day with only occasional chances to be home. They were dedicated men and women\, living in often harsh conditions always dutifully maintaining their light while attending to their unending chores. \nThe James River lighthouses played an important role in our county’s history\, first exhibiting their lights in 1855 in response to increasing steamship traffic. They continued in service until changing technology and declining river commerce forced their demise starting in the 1930’s. Their design was unique at the time\, using a newly invented screw pile foundation supporting a cottage style residence and cupola to house the light. \nThe James River was an important route for commerce by 1860\, making possible 15 to 20 steamship landings per day at Richmond. Our presentation will include details about the James River lighthouses\, their design\, where they were located and why those sites were chosen. We will talk about their vital importance during the golden age of steamship travel. \nWe will share insights of the Lightkeepers lives\, gained from research of their records and correspondence\, exhibiting their dedication\, their daily routines and their many fascinating stories. We will also present a demonstration of lighthouse lamps and lenses. \n\nLarry Saint is a retired registered investment advisor and a licensed life insurance specialist working with Walls Insurance. who has a love of maritime history\, boats and boat modeling. He is a member of several civic organizations\, including the CE&H Ruritans\, Smithfield Rotary and SmithfieldVAEvents. \nHe is a member of Suffolk River Heritage\, a nonprofit group and publisher of local history books. He is coauthor of their most recent book\, Screwpiles: The Forgotten Lighthouses. This was a 4-year project involving extensive research\, interviews and writing about the lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay\, James River and North Carolina Sounds. The book stemmed from research Larry conducted while creating a model of the Nansemond River Lighthouse. He used original plans from the National Archives and he spent many hours there gathering lighthouse records\, correspondence\, plans and documents. \nHe and coauthor Karla Smith have given talks about their research at museums and various organizations. Their books were selected for the 2019 Virginia Humanity’s Book Fare in Charlottesville and the Williamsburg Book Fare. \nLarry and Karla and Suffolk River Heritage are now working on digitizing all the records they have gathered so they can be housed online and accessible to anyone interested in the lighthouses and lightkeepers. Larry and Nancy Saint have been married 50 years and have a daughter living in Richmond. \n\nKarla Smith is a lover of history\, maps\, charts\, and vintage photographs.  She is a retired educator\, having taught history\, geography and environmental science for more than 40 years. Karla founded Suffolk River Heritage in 2006 with the purpose of gathering local history and stories about the people of Crittenden\, Eclipse and Hobson\, Virginia.  The result was the new organization’s first book; The River Binds Us. \nTwo more cultural history books followed: Peninsula In Passage and Truckin’ on the Western Branch. Karla’s love of the water\, boats and navigation led her to collaborate with Larry Saint and others to produce a fourth book\, Screwpiles: The Forgotten Lighthouses.   That book highlights the history\, stories\, maps\, and documents of the lighthouses of the James River and lower Chesapeake Bay. \n“Sailing voyages on the Chesapeake Bay have taken me north to Baltimore and back\, often through the night.  The lighthouses and buoys were our guide as my shipmates\, and I used a compass\, lead line\, and log line along with NOAA Charts to navigate.   We followed the string of lighthouses from Thimble Shoals to Thomas Point matching them “dot to dot” on our chart. We verified our location with a handheld GPS but still relied on NOAA charts and the steadfast lighthouses to mark the way grateful for the blinking beacons in the distance.” \nImage Credit: US Lighthouse Society
URL:https://tsca.net/events/bygone-beacons-the-james-river-lighthouses-and-their-lightkeepers/
LOCATION:Benn’s United Methodist Church\, 14571 Benns Church Blvd\, Smithfield\, VA\, 23430\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Isle of Wight County VA Historical Society":MAILTO:isleofwightvahistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Bygone Beacons: The James River Lighthouses and their Lightkeepers
DESCRIPTION:Imagine the anguish of receiving this telegram\, “Your child Gertrude burned yesterday. No chance of recovery.” That was the telegram received by John Filmore Hudgins\, Assistant Lightkeeper at Nansemond River Lighthouse in January 1896. When he received it\, the telegram was at least a couple of days old\, having traveled from its origin in Port Haywood Virginia\, near Mobjack Bay\, to West Point\, then Norfolk and finally via Lighthouse tender to him on station. It would be at least another day before he could get home to be with his family. The good news is that Ellen Gertrude survived her burns and lived to be 96. \nWe uncovered many stories about the Lightkeepers serving in the lower Chesapeake Bay and North Carolina sounds. They lived on remote stations and were on duty 24 hours a day with only occasional chances to be home. They were dedicated men and women\, living in often harsh conditions always dutifully maintaining their light while attending to their unending chores. \nThe James River lighthouses played an important role in our county’s history\, first exhibiting their lights in 1855 in response to increasing steamship traffic. They continued in service until changing technology and declining river commerce forced their demise starting in the 1930’s. Their design was unique at the time\, using a newly invented screw pile foundation supporting a cottage style residence and cupola to house the light. \nThe James River was an important route for commerce by 1860\, making possible 15 to 20 steamship landings per day at Richmond. Our presentation will include details about the James River lighthouses\, their design\, where they were located and why those sites were chosen. We will talk about their vital importance during the golden age of steamship travel. \nWe will share insights of the Lightkeepers lives\, gained from research of their records and correspondence\, exhibiting their dedication\, their daily routines and their many fascinating stories. We will also present a demonstration of lighthouse lamps and lenses. \n\nLarry Saint is a retired registered investment advisor and a licensed life insurance specialist working with Walls Insurance. who has a love of maritime history\, boats and boat modeling. He is a member of several civic organizations\, including the CE&H Ruritans\, Smithfield Rotary and SmithfieldVAEvents. \nHe is a member of Suffolk River Heritage\, a nonprofit group and publisher of local history books. He is coauthor of their most recent book\, Screwpiles: The Forgotten Lighthouses. This was a 4-year project involving extensive research\, interviews and writing about the lighthouses of the Chesapeake Bay\, James River and North Carolina Sounds. The book stemmed from research Larry conducted while creating a model of the Nansemond River Lighthouse. He used original plans from the National Archives and he spent many hours there gathering lighthouse records\, correspondence\, plans and documents. \nHe and coauthor Karla Smith have given talks about their research at museums and various organizations. Their books were selected for the 2019 Virginia Humanity’s Book Fare in Charlottesville and the Williamsburg Book Fare. \nLarry and Karla and Suffolk River Heritage are now working on digitizing all the records they have gathered so they can be housed online and accessible to anyone interested in the lighthouses and lightkeepers. Larry and Nancy Saint have been married 50 years and have a daughter living in Richmond. \n\nKarla Smith is a lover of history\, maps\, charts\, and vintage photographs.  She is a retired educator\, having taught history\, geography and environmental science for more than 40 years. Karla founded Suffolk River Heritage in 2006 with the purpose of gathering local history and stories about the people of Crittenden\, Eclipse and Hobson\, Virginia.  The result was the new organization’s first book; The River Binds Us. \nTwo more cultural history books followed: Peninsula In Passage and Truckin’ on the Western Branch. Karla’s love of the water\, boats and navigation led her to collaborate with Larry Saint and others to produce a fourth book\, Screwpiles: The Forgotten Lighthouses.   That book highlights the history\, stories\, maps\, and documents of the lighthouses of the James River and lower Chesapeake Bay. \n“Sailing voyages on the Chesapeake Bay have taken me north to Baltimore and back\, often through the night.  The lighthouses and buoys were our guide as my shipmates\, and I used a compass\, lead line\, and log line along with NOAA Charts to navigate.   We followed the string of lighthouses from Thimble Shoals to Thomas Point matching them “dot to dot” on our chart. We verified our location with a handheld GPS but still relied on NOAA charts and the steadfast lighthouses to mark the way grateful for the blinking beacons in the distance.” \nImage Credit: US Lighthouse Society
URL:https://tsca.net/events/bygone-beacons-the-james-river-lighthouses-and-their-lightkeepers-2/
LOCATION:Benn’s United Methodist Church\, 14571 Benns Church Blvd\, Smithfield\, VA\, 23430\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T090000
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SUMMARY:11th Annual Wellfleet Rowing Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:Announcing the 11th Almost Annual Wellfleet Rowing Rendezvous\, 9AM to 1PM\, September 26\,2026\nWe are starting a bit early this year\, due to the timing of the tides. Low tide is around 6AM\, high tide around noon. \nLast year we had about 25 boats and about 80-100 people. As you can see above\, it was a beautiful day\, let’s hope for another one! \nHope you can come and row some great boats\, and enjoy a few hours on beautiful Mayo Beach in Wellfleet. The Town launching ramp is available for free if you would like to bring a boat\, and I encourage you to do so. If you do plan to bring a boat\, please try to let me know. It’s not a requirement\, but it’s nice to know . Please include an anchor and pfd’s . \nUse of the launching ramp at the Wellfleet pier is free for people attending the Rendezvous. Please let the Harbormaster know you are attending the Rendezvous… \nWe will have Wellfleet oysters\, some food\, a prize\, and water available to refill your personal water bottle\, so bring one with you. \nThis is a FREE event!
URL:https://tsca.net/events/11th-annual-wellfleet-rowing-rendezvous/
LOCATION:Mayo Beach\, Wellfleet\, MA. 02667\, Kendrick Ave\, Wellfleet\, MA\, 02667\, United States
CATEGORIES:One day
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ORGANIZER;CN="Old Wharf Dory Co.":MAILTO:walter@oldwharf.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261001
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SUMMARY:Chincoteague Bay in Small Craft\, TBD Autumn 2026
DESCRIPTION:We haven’t decided yet on the launch location or destination. \nWe assembled some geographic and topographic data and published an interactive map to help us explore Chincoteague Bay and the barrier islands for landings and camping: \nExploring Chincoteague Bay in Traditional Small Craft \nAnd some notes about the best and worst times to be here: \nBlack Flies and Other Pests at Assateague Island and Chincoteague Bay \n\n\n\nMore details here.
URL:https://tsca.net/events/chincoteague-bay-in-small-craft-tbd-autumn-2026/
LOCATION:VA
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261109
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SUMMARY:Florida Gulf Coast Small Boat Meet
DESCRIPTION:Florida Gulf Coast Small Boat Meet\nNovember 6-8\, 2026 \nThe 2024 hurricane season was catastrophic for Cedar Key\, but the community is resilient and has made great progress with many lodgings available as well as restaurants. It is not too early to start making reservations if you have not already done so. \nThe Cedar Key Small Boat Meet is the premiere event on the West Coast of Florida celebrating small craft. Cedar Key is the location for an informal gathering of small craft of any type\, everyone is welcome. There are no fees\, no registration and no planned events. \nAll shallow draft craft are welcome: dories & dinghies\, catboats\, beach cats & trimarans\, sharpies & sampans\, cuddy day-sailors\, any or all driven by pedals\, engines or motors\, paddles\, and sails.\nThe Cedar Keys & the Lower Suwannee National Wildlife Refuge are as enchanting as ever. Come enjoy the Nature Coast\, meet old friends\, and make new ones. \nDon’t forget the Cedar Key Small Boat Meet\, the first full weekend in May every year. \n41st Meet May 1-3\, 2026 \n42nd Meet May 5-7\, 2027 \nFor information:\nCedar Key Information – Florida Gulf Coast TSCA Cedar Key Small Boat Meet – Florida Gulf Coast TSCA \nMichael Jones 727.560.5782 fgctsca@gmail.com\nCedar Key Chamber of Commerce\, 352 543 5600
URL:https://tsca.net/events/florida-gulf-coast-small-boat-meet-5/
LOCATION:Cedar Key\, Florida\, Cedar Key\, Florida
CATEGORIES:Multi-day
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