Useful Links

Block Island Maritime Funding  Helpful link if you are looking to buy or donate a boat.

David Jones Yacht Brokerage  Another good link for buying or selling your boat.

Dolphin Designs  Handcrafted jewelry for those who love the ocean and nature. Made in Maine.

Down East Magazine  Celebrating Maine at its best since 1954. Down East Magazine offers the best available coverage of lifestyle, destination and “good curiosities” in Maine. Down East has been a long-time supporter of  The Apprenticeshop and its programs.

Guidestar  Provides information and IRS filings for nonprofits.

IRS  Helpful information on the benefits of boat donation.

Maine Built Boats  Established in 2005 to strengthen and expand Maine’s boatbuilding industry and increase demand for Maine built boats nationally and internationally.

Maine Boatbuilders Show  Annual gathering of both fiberglass and wooden East Coast custom boatbuilders. Also exhibiting numerous manufacturers of boating equipment. Every March in Portland, ME, sailboats, powerboats, canoes, kayaks, and rowing boats on display with the builders there to discuss and sell their work.

Maine Boats Homes & Harbors  Tide and weather for the New England mariner. We use this site every day.

The Real Maine  Web site for the Rockland-Thomaston Chamber of Commerce.

Shaw and Tenney  Manufacturers of traditionally handcrafted solid wooden oars, paddles, and masts in Orono, Maine since 1858.

ACCOMODATIONS/TRAVEL

Historic Inns of Rockland  Visitors to the area can learn about the inns and B&Bs that are within walking distance to the Shop.

Concord Trailways   Bus service along the Maine coast. The Rockland station (517 Main Street) is a 5 minute walk to The Apprenticeshop.

Cape Air  Offering airline service between Boston and Knox County Municipal airput in Owls Head, Maine.