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SUMMARY:Basic Seamanship & Vessel Operations
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of seamanship and vessel operations with CBMM’s Shipyard Educator Steve Garrand and Schooner Sultana Capt. Kate Dumhart. Students will gain experience aboard two vessels\, a modern outboard powered 16-foot skiff and a traditional inboard powered 29-foot Smith Island crab scrape\, plus 1909 crab dredger Old Point. In this class\, we will introduce you to the skills needed to gain confidence out on the water and confidence means more fun! \nIn this class expect to learn: \nBasic dock line management\, coiling\, stowing\, cleat hitches and some easy to learn knots\, as well as strategies for tying up your boat in different scenarios\nThe theory and practice of close quarters maneuvering on and off the dock as well as getting on and off the anchor\nStrategies for man overboard retrieval\nRules of the Road basics and VHF operations and etiquette\nThis program is supported through CBMM’s Regional Folklife Center under the Maryland Traditions program of the Maryland State Arts Council. \nBasic Seamanship & Vessel Operations\nDate/Time: Saturday & Sunday\, Nov. 8-9\, 10am-5pm\nLocation: CBMM’s docks & waterfront\nCost: $300\, with a 20% discount for CBMM members \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/basic-seamanship-vessel-operations-2/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum\, 213 North Talbot St.\, St. Michaels\, MD\, 21663\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business and Careers,Engineering,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Chesapeake Children's Museum":MAILTO:debbie@theccm.org
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SUMMARY:Basic Seamanship & Vessel Operations
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of seamanship and vessel operations with CBMM’s Shipyard Educator Steve Garrand and Schooner Sultana Capt. Kate Dumhart. Students will gain experience aboard two vessels\, a modern outboard powered 16-foot skiff and a traditional inboard powered 29-foot Smith Island crab scrape\, plus 1909 crab dredger Old Point. In this class\, we will introduce you to the skills needed to gain confidence out on the water and confidence means more fun! \nIn this class expect to learn: \nBasic dock line management\, coiling\, stowing\, cleat hitches and some easy to learn knots\, as well as strategies for tying up your boat in different scenarios\nThe theory and practice of close quarters maneuvering on and off the dock as well as getting on and off the anchor\nStrategies for man overboard retrieval\nRules of the Road basics and VHF operations and etiquette\nThis program is supported through CBMM’s Regional Folklife Center under the Maryland Traditions program of the Maryland State Arts Council. \nBasic Seamanship & Vessel Operations\nDate/Time: Saturday & Sunday\, Nov. 8-9\, 10am-5pm\nLocation: CBMM’s docks & waterfront\nCost: $300\, with a 20% discount for CBMM members \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/basic-seamanship-vessel-operations/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum\, 213 North Talbot St.\, St. Michaels\, MD\, 21663\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business and Careers,Engineering,Technology
ORGANIZER;CN="Chesapeake Children's Museum":MAILTO:debbie@theccm.org
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SUMMARY:Oyster Gardening Workshop at CBMM
DESCRIPTION:This oyster gardening informational class and workshop will provide you with all the information and materials needed to successfully grow oysters off your dock. For the first hour\, learn the practical aspects of oyster gardening\, and why oysters are so important for the Bay’s health. Then\, workshop time begins as we build our own oyster cages. All materials\, tools\, oysters\, and instruction are provided. All workshop participants will leave with at least one completed cage and materials for two more. \nSeed oysters will be provided to all workshop participants to start your own oyster garden. The program will be led by Dr. Kristen Lycett\, Executive Director of Phillips Wharf Environmental Center\, and CBMM Educators. \nOyster Gardening Workshop\nDate/Time: Saturday\, Nov. 1\, 10am-1pm\nLocation: Van Lennep Auditorium\nCost: $200\, with a 20% discount for CBMM members \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/oyster-gardening-workshop-at-cbmm/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum\, 213 North Talbot St.\, St. Michaels\, MD\, 21663\, United States
CATEGORIES:Earth and Space Science,Engineering,Food,Life Sciences,Science and Society
ORGANIZER;CN="Chesapeake Children's Museum":MAILTO:debbie@theccm.org
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SUMMARY:OysterFest at CBMM
DESCRIPTION:CBMM will host OysterFest on Saturday\, Oct. 25\, from 10am-4pm\, inviting the community to celebrate the Bay’s favorite bivalve with a day of fun for the whole family. \nThe OysterFest menu\, of course\, features fresh oysters served a variety of ways\, plus other local fare\, craft beer\, and spirits. There’s also live music on two stages\, an oyster stew competition\, boat rides\, a full schedule of demonstrations and presentations\, children’s activities\, and more. \nTickets for this rain-or-shine event\, including a new VIP offering and CBMM Fall Festival Passes\, are on sale now here\, with discounted pricing for CBMM members. \nWhether you prefer to sip\, savor\, or slurp Chesapeake Bay oysters\, you’ll appreciate this beloved fall festival with oyster offerings from the Talbot Watermen Association and several local oyster farms\, including raw and cooked options. \nGuests can also purchase a variety of Chesapeake delicacies and other food offerings via local vendors on campus\, plus a beverage selection that includes specialty cocktails and an array of local craft beer options. All food and drinks are an additional charge. \nThe always-popular oyster stew competition gives guests the chance to sample offerings from area restaurants in an OysterFest mug and then vote for their favorites to help decide which chefs claim the coveted title and local bragging rights. \nThe friendly competition continues with our annual oyster slurp-off contest. Interested participants can sign up on the day of the event. \nAll the oyster-themed fun will come with an upbeat soundtrack thanks to live music on both sides of campus all day long. An OysterFest staple\, Swamp Donkey Newgrass will once again share their unique\, high-energy blend of originals and covers at the historic Tolchester Beach Bandstand. There will also be a stage on Fogg’s Landing\, including a performance by local sibling trio The Folk Villains\, to add to the festive atmosphere. \nThroughout the day\, the Van Lennep Auditorium will host a variety of guest speakers sponsored by the Upper Shore Regional Folklife Center through the Maryland Traditions Program of the Maryland State Arts Council. Representatives from the Pocomoke Indian Nation\, whose ancestral lands span much of lower Delmarva\, will be on hand throughout the day to share their history and traditions with guests through presentations and demonstrations. \nOn Navy Point\, the American Chesapeake Club will share demonstrations highlighting the retrieving abilities of its Chesapeake Bay retrievers. \nChildren can explore life on the Bay through a range of themed\, hands-on activities\, including lawn games\, model boat building\, and more. The Phillips Wharf Fishmobile traveling aquarium will be on site\, too. \nDon’t miss the opportunity to purchase commemorative OysterFest gear in the Museum Store\, showcasing this year’s featured historic oyster tin from CBMM’s collection. The one-gallon tin\, featuring a silhouetted sailboat underway\, was packed by Harrison & Jarboe Seafood Company in the 1950s on CBMM’s Navy Point and marketed as Miles River Brand Oysters. The design will be emblazoned on shirts and hats for purchase\, as well as the mugs used for the oyster stew competition. \nOysterFest tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door. Admission is set at $22 for adults\, $19 for seniors (65+) and students (17+)\, $10 for active and retired military members\, and $9 for children ages 6-to-17\, with all children 5-and-younger admitted free. \nCBMM members receive discounted pricing to OysterFest and other annual festivals throughout the year. Adult member tickets are $10\, and all children of members (17-and-younger) receive free admission. To support CBMM’s mission as a member and discover all the terrific benefits of membership\, visit cbmm.org/memberships or contact Membership Services Coordinator Debbie Ruzicka at 410-745-4991 or druzicka@cbmm.org. \nTo level up the fun\, VIP tickets include festival admission\, entry into the oyster stew competition with commemorative mug\, access to the VIP Hospitality Lounge with a complimentary bar\, an exclusive OysterFest tote bag with giveaways\, coupons\, and vendor specials\, and discounts at the festival bars. The cost is $50 for CBMM members and $80 for non-members. \nMake sure you don’t miss a minute of the fun ahead on our waterfront campus with the CBMM Fall Festival Pass! This is your chance to celebrate the best of the Bay at three of our signature festivals–OysterFest\, the Holiday Edition of the Eastern Shore Sea Glass & Coastal Arts Festival (Saturday\, Nov. 22)\, and Winter on the Chesapeake (Saturday\, Dec. 13)–for the price of two! \nDuring the festival\, additional free event parking will be available at St. Michaels Middle/High School\, with a complimentary shuttle service running to and from CBMM. \nFor safety reasons\, non-service dogs must be kept home during CBMM festivals\, including OysterFest. Carry-on alcohol from dock or land is also prohibited \n\n\n	Related
URL:https://marylandstemfestival.org/event/oysterfest-at-cbmm/
LOCATION:Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum\, 213 North Talbot St.\, St. Michaels\, MD\, 21663\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Food,Life Sciences
ORGANIZER;CN="Chesapeake Children's Museum":MAILTO:debbie@theccm.org
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