The Marine Learning Project is hosting two Open House events onboard the Schooner Harvey Gamage, including one in Wiscasset. First, an Educator Open House for all teachers, school administrators and others who work with kids in Maine will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, June 19 on the dock at Portland Yacht Service-Portland Shipyard, 100 West Commercial St., on the Portland waterfront. Second is an Open House for all who are interested in walking aboard this beautiful schooner from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, June 22 at the Wiscasset waterfront, 1 Water St. The Open House events will provide information about the Marine Learning Project, the SEAfaring Summer Camp program, the Schooner Harvey Gamage, and how educators and others can get involved. 

The Project's mission is to introduce Maine students to the state’s rich maritime heritage. We seek to inspire our next generation to explore rewarding careers in the marine industry and sciences by connecting them to the Schooner Harvey Gamage. Harvey Gamage, a historic sail training vessel dedicated to education, character development and maritime heritage. Built in 1973 in South Bristol by the renowned Harvey F. Gamage Shipyard, this 131-foot wooden schooner has spent decades at sea, serving as a platform for experiential learning and hands-on seamanship. It has been extensively restored for the benefit of the students of Maine and educational programming.

This summer, the Project is hosting five one-week SEAfaring camps, a sort of goodwill tour of the Midcoast for teens to get them out on the water and to raise awareness of the incredible opportunity that exists for all of Maine’s youth with this schooner. We are also seeking more educators and marine industry professionals to join our collaborative and to help build a sustainable program for the 2026-27 school year. The Open House events are free and open to the public. To learn more about them or the Project, please visit www.marinelearningproject.org or email kandersson@wiscassetschools.org