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Port Jefferson Boater's Mairitime Festival may 4th and 5th

John Mitty Monday, April 8, 2013

Port Jefferson, NY (April 5, 2013) In celebration of our rich maritime heritage, the Incorporated Village of Port Jefferson in partnership with the NY Marine Trade Association, presents the 2^nd Annual PJ Boater’s Maritime Festival May 4-5, 2013

An exciting festival will take place throughout the Village to showcase the Port Jefferson Harbor, one of the most popular harbors on Long Island. Boaters appreciate the prime location with easy access, deep draft and local shops, restaurants and entertainment just a short walk from the marina docks. This two day festival will showcase over 50 boats on display and FREE open demos for kayaks, inflatables and paddle boards. A new partner joining the festival is the Long Island Outdoor Communicator’s Network, an organization comprised of forty-five Long Island outdoor journalists, book authors, photographers, artists and videographers. Over a dozen groups will present both a photography exhibition and educational seminars with a theme that focuses on areas of maritime and outdoor recreation, to include flora, fauna, marine subjects and outdoor activities around Long Island. Also, new this year is a food court comprised of a dozen local eateries, the Greater Port Jefferson Northern Brookhaven Arts Council art classes on the harbor and the arrival of the 1906, historic 75’ Mary E. schooner.

Some of the various organizations and activities taking place include: •Boats from PJ Fire Dept., Coast Guard Auxillary, Patrol Boat, U.S. Power Squadron, and So. Co. Police on display
•Maritime vendors in lobby of Village Center
•Children's Activities at the PJ Library
•Maritime Explorium acitivites
•Bayle's Boat Shop boat building
•LISEC touch tank
•Atlantis Marine World shark tank
•Setauket Yacht Club vessels
•Music
•Pirate Shows
•Shop and restaurant specials

PJ BOAT SHOW in town lot including over 50 boats on display
Historic 75' 1906 Mary E. schooner
FREE open demos kayaks, inflatables and paddle boards
Stony Brook and SENY New League Sailing Demos
Harbor Cruises
LI Outdoor Communicator’s Network - fishing and outdoor seminars, scuba, birds of prey, waterdog and retrieving demos and photography
LI Seaport and Eco Center - Bayle’s boat shop boat building and touch tank
Setauket Yacht Club vessels on display
Port Jefferson Chamber of Commerce clam shucking and eating contest
Pirate shows and treasure hunts
Art and photo exhibits
Greater Port Jefferson Northern Brookhaven Arts Council art classes on the harbor
Food court
LIVE entertainment
Law enforcement boats on display: PJ Fire Dept., Coast Guard Auxillary, Patrol Boat, U.S. Power Squadron, and So. Co. Police
Children's Activities - PJ Free Library
Maritime Explorium museum activities
Long Island Maritime Museum
LI Aquarium and Exhib. Center
Riverhead Foundation
Maritime vendors in lobby of Village Center
Shop and restaurant specials

jmitty@longislandyellowpages.com

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