Boating with the Baymen

Scenic Boat Ride on Gardiners Bay and Beyond



Meet and talk with baymen and fishermen from New Bedford and Montauk



While many people know that fishermen in New England and New York face
shared challenges, ranging from regulations to hazardous weather, rarely
can you learn directly from those involved in this traditional yet
endangered occupation. Come join us for a tour, conversations, oral
narratives, and stories from local tradition bearers from both Montauk
and New Bedford. This guided tour is led by folklorists Nancy Solomon
of Long Island Traditions and Laura Orleans of the Working Waterfront Festival in New Bedford, and Bonnie Brady of the Long Island Commercial Fishing Association.
Participants include fisherman Reidar and his wife Kirsten Bendiksen,
scalloper Chris Wright of New Bedford, and Sarah Broadwell, Chip Duryea,
and Dave Krusa from Montauk. Also joining us will be Susan and Steve
Sanfilippo who sing traditional Long Island maritime songs.

For more information, click here.  For more information and reservations call (516) 767-8803.  Tickets are $40/adults, $20/under age 16, discounts for families and groups.