The Dronthiem

For the past two seasons of heavy engagement through youth programs, adult lessons, apprentice training and Free Fridays, we’ve struggled to put a name to what the Twins are…

StoriesGuest UserDecember 1, 2020Apprenticeshop, Boatbuilding, Wooden Boats, Rockland, Midcoast, Maritime History, Maritime Heritage, Dronthiem

Before it was the Apprenticeshop

After a Wednesday field trip up to Searsport to visit the Penobscot Marine Museum, we got an email from Education Director Jeana Gaskop…

StoriesGuest UserMarch 16, 2020Apprenticeshop, Boatbuilding, Wooden Boats, Woodworking, Rockland, Midcoast, Maritime History

Two Irish Designs

A little over a week ago, MaineBoats.com featured us in their blog…

Stories, NewsGuest UserFebruary 24, 2020Apprenticeshop, Boatbuilding, Midcoast, Rockland, Irish Designs, Dublin Bay, Water Wag, Racing, One-design, Maritime History, Sailboats, Wooden Boats

The Mary Lacy

A runaway at the age of 19, Mary Lacy found herself in men’s clothes entering a man’s world…

StoriesGuest UserJanuary 31, 2020Apprenticeshop, Boatbuilding, Maritime History, Women in Boatbuilding, Susan Skiff, Scholarship

Break the Anchor is Lofting!

Many of you have already heard about Break the Anchor, perhaps from attending the fundraising auction the Shop held last March. Well, the project is finally underway…

StoriesGuest UserJanuary 28, 2019Apprenticeshop, Woodworking, Rockland, Midcoast, Apprenticeship, Youth Programs, Maritime Skills, Maritime History, Sardine Carrier, Portugal, Wooden Boats, Boatbuilding

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