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2025 Captains Info Sheet
WELCOME ALL SCHOONER CAPTAINS AND CREWS!
We are excited for a great weekend and to show you the best of what Gloucester has to offer: heritage, hospitality, and fun.
Thank you for making the effort to be part of this cherished weekend tradition.
NOTE: Non-Public Events not listed on the GSF Schedule
Friday, August 29, 5:30PM - 7:30 PM - GSF WELCOME RECEPTION
@Maritime Gloucester Pier
Passed hors d'oeuvres, grazing table, cocktails and beer
Owners, Captains and Crews invited
Sunday, August 31, 7:30AM - CAPTAIN'S BREAKFAST
@Maritime Gloucester Pier
MANDATORY FOR ALL RACING SCHOONERS
Captains and First Mates only
Sunday, August 31, 5:30PM - GSF MAYOR'S CUP AWARDS DINNER
BAR OPENS AT 4:30PM - Dinner served at 5:30pm
@Maritime Gloucester Pier
Chowder, Pasta, Chicken and veggies, cocktails and beer
Owners, Captains and RACING Crews invited
Additional guests and passengers at $30 per person.
See Michael or Carol prior to the event for tickets
2025 Gloucester Schooner Festival contacts
Michael De Koster
Executive Director at Maritime Gloucester
617-233-7016
Carol Mondello
Operations Manager at Maritime Gloucester
978-309-9295
Cyrus Bent
Director at Maritime Gloucester
Gloucester Schooner Festival Chair
978-764-5656
GLOUCESTER HARBORMASTER
Chris Lucido
Harbormaster
Phone: (978) 325-5750
VHF: VHF Channel 16, VHF Channel 14,
Harbormaster Launch
VHF Channel 72
or (978) 726-0155
Launch operates from 8am to 10pm.
It will deliver you to Cripple Cove, St. Peter's Club, or the Harbormaster docks on Harbor Loop (next door to Maritime Gloucester
The Launch service is a ticketed service but free to schooners during GSF. Please be courteous and respectful of this service, going in groups and being patient with other riders and the launch driver.