Portland –
March 8: The 12th Annual Inter-Island Cruise. Mingle, eat, drink, dance and have a great time on Casco Bay during this four hour cruise.
March 22: The 2019 Maine Boatbuilders Show. Head over to view sailboats, powerboats, canoes, kayaks, and rowing boats with the builders there to discuss and sell their work.
March 30: The Apprenticeshop is hosting a Lofting Workshop to teach the basics of this essential step in the process of building a boat.
Bangor – March 21 - 23: The Bangor Maine Boat Show is taking place at the Cross Insurance Center.
Boston –
March 8 - 9: Harpoon St. Patrick's Festival is taking place at the Harpoon Brewery, along with live music and tons of beer.
March 9 - 10: A Safety at Sea Symposium and Practical Training Program is being offered at the University of Massachusetts Boston. The innovative two-day program includes a one-day classroom program and a full-day hands-on session.
March 19: The 2019 Fly Fishing Film Tour will be taking place at The Greatest Bar in Boston. The film starts promptly at 7 PM.
March 19: The MIT Sailing Team is hosting a Boatspeed and Racing Trim Seminar at the Club.
Fall River – March 9: The Insider's Tour of the Engine Room is taking place at Battleship Cove Maritime Museum. Explore the rarely seen inner-workings of a mighty battleship and destroyer with engine room veteran Hugh Doyle.
Spencer – March 30: The 2019 Fishing Expo at Klem's.
Hyannis – March 22 - 24: The 13th Annual Boatbuilders Show on Cape Cod is taking place at the Resort & Conference Center. See a large selection of unique, custom, limited-production sail and power boats in both wood and fiberglass.
Wareham –
March 9: Annual Chili Contest Fundraiser at Stone Path Malt.
March 13: Kindness Rocks Project Night from 6 - 9 PM at the Onset Bay Association.
Newport –
Weekends in March: Seal Watching Tours in Newport Harbor.
March 2: North Sails is hosting a North U Sail Seminar to talk about the different between mid-fleet and podium, how to trim your sails to get the most out of your boat and more.
March 5: Clean Ocean Access (COA) is proud to host the Inaugural Annual Meeting at the Newport Yacht Club from 5 - 7 PM.
March 6: Clean Ocean Access is hosting the film screening of "A Plastic Ocean" at Salve Regina University in the O'Hare Academic Building.
March 7: Clean Ocean Access is hosting Green Drinks Newport at Sail Newport. Enjoy drinks while listening to the COA staff speak about ways to reduce your waste foodprint and divert food scraps from the landfill.
March 12: The Newport Public Library is putting on an Ocean Science Speaker Series which will feature Clean Ocean Access Program Manager, Eva Touhey. She will present her thesis work exploring the impacts of plastic bag ban policies on social behaviors within Rhode Island coastal communities.
March 16: The 63rd Annual Newport Saint Patrick's Day Parade. The parade will last roughly two hours and begin around 11:00 AM.
March 28: Undressing History: Active Pursuits, Women's Sportswear. Join the Newport Historical Society and Rhode Island Historical Society for a look at the clothing women wore to participate in sports and athletic activities during the 19th and early 20th centuries including swimming, ice skating, and other sports.
Middletown – March 17: Free Guided Bird Walk at the Norman Bird Sanctuary. Be sure to count up as many bird species as you can!
Providence –
March 10: 2nd Sunday Winter Trail Walk at Roger Williams Park. Join a moderately-paced winter walk around a section of the Park's Big Lakes Trail from 2:00 - 3:00 PM.
March 22 - 24: The New England Saltwater Fishing Show is taking place at the Rhode Island Convention Center. It is the largest pure saltwater fishing show in New England.
Mystic –
March 4 - 10: Mystic Restaurant Week 2019. With more than 20 participating restaurants and a variety of cuisine, there will for sure be something for everyone to try.
March 9: Pancakes with Penguins at the Mystic Aquarium.
March 14: Book Talk with the Author at the Mystic Seaport Museum. Former crew member, John Kerr will discuss the writing process and the dreamers that help tell the history of the Regina Maris. The contributing editor, Carol Simons also a former crew member will speak on her editing and entanglement with the ship.
March 21: Sail Into Spring NESS Event at the Spicer Mansion. The New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) will be kicking off spring with a cocktail party at the Spicer Mansion.
March 24: The 16th Annual Mystic Irish Parade will feature over 200 marchers and 100 units going down the streets of Mystic.
Suffern – March 1 - 3: The World Fishing & Outdoor Exposition will be taking place at the RCC Field House.
Queensbury – March 22 - 24: The Great Upstate Boat Show will be happening at the Adirondack Sports Complex.
Montauk –
Throughout March: Enjoy a Guided Seal Walk - a two-mile, approximately 90-minute round-trip hike to view seals in their natural habitats.
March 3: Distinguished journalist Bill Bleyer will be discussing the Long Island Naval History in Wartime at the Montauk Library from 2:30 - 3:30 PM.
Atlantic City –
March 1 - 3: The Atlantic City Boat Show is taking place at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
March 23: SUP AC is offering Distance Paddle Seminar for free. The seminar will focus on ramping up your mileage on a SUP, course work, stroke and paddle technique as well as strategy.
Edison – March 15 - 17: The Saltwater Fishing Expo at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center.
Annapolis –
March 7: The Women's Sailing Club of Annapolis will be hosting a workshop at the Sailing Club Headquarters for every skill level. The workshop will be teaching you how to cope with an emergency situation, determining what needs to be done and the order to do it!
March 10: Annapolis St. Partick's Parade.
March 15 - 16: The 23rd Annual Chesapeake Sailing Yacht Symposium is taking place at the United States Naval Academy. There will be 15 technical presentations that will cover a range of topics related to the design of sailing yachts.
March 23: The Annapolis Maritime Museum and Park is hosting the Annapolis Oyster Roast and Sock Burning from noon till 4 PM.
Phoebus – March 23: Adjacent to Old Point Comfort Marina at Fort Monroe, there will be a Dock Party & Sock Burning party to christen the new dinghy dock in Phoebus!
Chantilly – March 8 - 10: The National Capital Boat Show is happening at the Dulles Expo Center.
Charleston –
March 1: The International Marina Institute's Advanced Marina Manager Course.
March 29: As part of the Carolina Surf Film Festival enjoy the Surf & Ale Bash at Charleston Music Hall.
March 29 - 31: The 29th Annual East Coast Paddle Sports Symposium is a three-day immersion in the history, technique, hands-on experience, and fun of kayaking!
Savannah –
March 1 - 3: The 17th Annual Savannah Boat Show at the Savannah Convention Center.
March 9: 1,000 Lights Water Lantern Festival at Lake Mayer Park.
March 12: The UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant is hosting a Winter Science Series: Fish Sampling Cruise. During the cruise, you will be joining the crew of the R/V Sea Dawg for a sampling trip in Wassaw Sound.
March 15 - 16: Celebrate St. Patrick's Day 2019 on River Street! This event draws over 300,000 visitors to River Street to celebrate at the waterfront.
Naples –
March 9: The Marine Industries Association of Collier County is hosting a Free Kids Fishing Clinic at Naples Fishing Pier.
March 16: Naples St. Patrick's Day Parade from 11 - 1 PM on 5th Avenue South.
March 17: St. Patrick's Day Cruise aboard the M/V Edison Explorer.
Key Largo –
March 1 - 3: The International Moth U.S. Nationals Winter Series is taking place at the Upper Keys Sailing Club.
March 14 - 17: The 5th Annual East Coast Ocean Alexander Rendezvous at Ocean Reef Club hosted by Ocean Alexander Yachts.
Miami –
March 4 - 10: Miami Sailing Week. Established in 2010 with the goal in mind of creating a fun filled week of activities related to the sport of sailing that we all love! Throughout the week different classes will be racing on the waters of Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove.
March 12 - 16: The Miami to Havana Race will be taking off from Coral Reef Yacht Club.
March 17: St. Partick's Day Riverside Festival at the Wharf Miami. Join in for a day full of food, fun, and games.
Tampa –
March 1 - 3: The Tampa Bay Boat Show is happening at the Florida State Fairgrounds and will showcase area boat dealers and manufacturers, the latest in boating and fishing supplies, and great accessories.
March 2: Seafood Festival & Crawfish Boil at Tampa Bay Downs.
March 24: The Outdoor Expo and Boat Show is taking place at the Raymond James Stadium.
Punta Gorda – March 10: The Punta Gorda Boat Show at the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce.
Orlando – March 8 - 10: The Orlando Boat Show is taking place at the Orange County Convention Center.
Tallahassee – March 1 - 3: The Tallahassee Regional Boat Show will be happening at the Tallahassee Fairgrounds.
Bonita Springs – March 1 - 3: The 29th Annual Spring Boat Show at Bonita Springs is taking place at the Naples Fort Myers Greyhound Track.
Panama City Beach – March 15 - 17: The Emerald Coast Boat & Lifestyle Show is more than just a boat show. It will show fishing, fitness, boating, cycling, kayaking, outdoor supplies, paddle-boarding and much more. The show will be held at the Aaron Bessant Park.
West Palm Beach –
March 9 - 11: The Laser Masters Florida Championship is taking place at the Palm Beach Sailing Club. Compete for the Jack Swenson Memorial Trophy.
March 28 - 31: The Palm Beach International Boat Show 2019 will feature more than $1.2 billion worth of boats, yachts and accessories from the world's leading marine manufacturers.
Gulf Shores – March 9 - 10: Beach Camp-out at Gulf State Park. Enjoy a night out with your family at the Beach Pavilion and then get ready to camp under the stars!
Orange Beach – March 29 - 31: The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show is taking place at The Wharf - Orange Beach.
San Antonio – March 21- 24: The San Antonio Boat and Outdoor Expo will be taking place at the Freeman Coliseum and Expo Hall.
Huntington Beach –
March 10: Beach Fun Run - complete the 5K, 10K, 15K, or Half Marathon.
March 23: Red Bull Switchboard at Goldenwest, Huntington Beach. Join in on surfing waves in the morning and riding snow in the afternoon.
San Francisco –
March 16: St. Patrick's Day Marina Bar Crawl from 1 - 6 PM in the Marina District.
March 23: The 7th Annual Bay Area Brew Fest at Pier 35.
Sacramento – March 7 - 10: The Sacramento Boat Show + Off Road Exposition is taking place at the Cal Expo Fairgrounds.
San Diego – March 15 - 17: The Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta will be taking place at the San Diego Yacht Club & The Coronado Yacht Club.
Los Angeles –
Plan your next stay at Marina Del Rey Marina and check out all these fantastic events taking place around the marina this month -
Weekends in March: KJazz Champagne Brunch Cruises - Hornblower Cruises offers brunch sailings on Saturdays and Sundays year-round. Enjoy views of the sparkling harbor and passing sailboats while you dine!
Sundays in March: Free Yoga in Burton Chace Park at 11:30 AM.
Newport Beach –
March 15 - 21: The NHYC Cabo Race is taking place at the Newport Harbor Yacht Club.
March 17: ScubaFest 2019 at Corona Del Mar. Enjoy a fun filled day of scuba, beach events, and camaraderie for the whole family.
March 30: Newport Beach 1,000 Lights Water Lantern Festival at the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort.
Newport –
March 24: The Newport Seafood & Wine Festival is taking place at the Newport South Beach Marina. Come to sample over 150 premier Northwest wines.
March 29: Sleep in the Deep at the Oregon Coast Aquarium. Snuggle down for the night in the Passages of the Deep exhibit's 360 degree tunnels, surrounded by almost a million gallons of sea water and more than 100 sharks, halibut, rays and other marine life.
Port Angeles –
March 3: Sculpture Park Clean Up from 1 - 4 PM
March 10: The 2019 Port Angeles Master Meet at the William Shore Memorial Pool.
Seattle – March 14: Join Atlas Obscura Society Seattle at the Center for Wooden Boats to learn about Right Whales in the discussion on Searching for the North Pacific Right Whale. These whales are some of the largest animals ever to exist!
Akron – March 1 - 3: The Akron Boat & Water Sports Show will be taking place at the John S. Knight Center.
Chicago –
March 9: The Great Lakes Basic Marine Weather Forecasting Seminar is taking place at the Columbia Yacht Club.
March 16: St. Paddy's Day River Crawl. Bars will be flooded, the streets will be packed, the river will be green, and the atmosphere will be awesome.
March 16: River Dying. The Chicago River will be dyed at 9:00 AM and the parade begins around noon.
March 22 - 24: Head over to the Greater Chicago Boat Show at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center.
Grayslake – March 1- 3: The Northern Illinois Boat Show is taking place at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
Indianapolis – March 23: Eagle Creek Sailing Club is hosting a Boatspeed and Racing Trim Seminar.
Novi – March 14 - 17: The Novi Boat Show is taking place at the Suburban Collection Showplace.
Minneapolis – March 21 - 24: The Northwest Sportshow will be taking place at the Minneapolis Convention Center.
The Bahamas –
March 7 - 9: Bahamian Music and Heritage Festival is taking place at Regatta Park with activities for the entire family.
March 10 - 13: 8th Annual Hang 'Em High Challenge at Hawk's Nest Resort & Marina.
March 15 - 16: The Mutton Festival will feature a variety of mutton dishes prepared on site, as well as live entertainment by local and national Bahamian artists.
March 30: The Inagua Beer Festival will have entertainment by local artists, as well as a variety of beers to enjoy!
The British Virgin Islands –
March 1 - 4: The 5th Annual BVI Spring Fest with live music on the beach.
March 11 - 14: The 22nd Annual Dark & Stormy Regatta at West End Yacht Club. Enjoy racing, music, and dancing every day!
March 17: St Foxy's Day.
March 25 - 31: BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival. Enjoy 7 days of perfect wind, and warm water.
Puerto Rico –
March 9: Sangria Fest at the Convention Center in San Juan. Enjoy an evening of tasting the best Sangria's, wines and tapas.
March 16 - 17: The Pam Pepin International Optimist Regatta is taking place at the Club Nautico de San Juan
March 17: Dia Nacional de La Zalsa: Day of salas music and dancing at the Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan.
March 30 - 31: The Coffee & Chocolate Expo is taking place at the PR Convention Center. This is the biggest exhibition of the coffee and chocolate industries in the Caribbean.
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