Bug Light Classic Regatta
Sep
26
9:30 AM09:30

Bug Light Classic Regatta

The EESM, in collaboration with Shelter Island Yacht Club and the Stirling Harbor Foundation, is proud to introduce the Classic Boat Regatta which will take place on September 26th, 2026! The Race will take place in Gardiner’s Bay, near the EESM’s iconic Bug Lighthouse, with the start time and courses to be designated by the SIYC Race Committee and communicated at the Skipper’s Meeting on Race Day. For more information on rules, eligibility, scoring, and more, please visit our Notice of Race here. To register, please click below. Want to become a sponsor of the Regatta? Visit the Support Us page here, or reach us by email at jacob.raynor@eastendseaport.org.

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The Blessing of the Fleet
Jun
13
3:00 PM15:00

The Blessing of the Fleet

Please join us on Saturday, June 13th between 3-5pm on the docks of Greenport harbor for The Blessing of the Fleet! This traditional, festive maritime ceremony offers wishes for a safe and successful fishing and sailing season to the local fleet at the start of summer.

To participate as a vessel, hail Katy on VHF channel #9 and switch to #72 for the blessing after checking in.

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Ball Drop Bonanza
Jun
11
6:30 PM18:30

Ball Drop Bonanza

Online ticket sales have now closed. Please purchase tickets at the event.

Join us at 6:30 at Island’s End Golf Club for the Ball Drop Bonanza! Hundreds of numbered plastic balls will be dropped on the practice chipping area of the course. The ball that gets closest to or in the hole wins 50% of all Bonanza entry money!

Rules:

Each ball is one entry into the Bonanza. Balls are $10 each. Every participant will receive a unique number for each entry they purchase, which corresponds to a ball in the drop. All participants will receive their ball number on the day of the event at the ticket booth. After the drop, a winner will be announced by calling their ball number! Participants do not need to be present to win!

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Opening Reception
May
22
6:00 PM18:00

Opening Reception

Please join us on Friday, May 22nd from 6:00-7:00 PM to celebrate the beginning of the 2026 season at the East End Seaport Museum!

Members are invited for a Members-only Hour from 5:00-6:00 PM to get a first look at the space. If you haven’t renewed your membership, now is a great time! Sign up here.

Come and see a new exhibition by Courtney M. Leonard, new interpretation materials, a new children’s area, and more! Light refreshments will be served.

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