2025 Messing About in Boats (modified)
Due to scheduling conflicts, we had to cancel the full Messing About in Boats this year. However, we are offering a few activities during the month of Sept. Join us for different boating-related events. No experience, equipment, or skill needed. Just come and have fun! This event is only open to UConn students, faculty, and staff from all UConn campuses.
Registration is now closed.
Questions? Contact the CT Reserve’s Education Coordinator, Larissa, at Larissa.Graham@uconn.edu
Description of Activities:
EMMY Award Winning Film-makers Stephen Jones and Bailey Pryor:
A Conversation Regarding Adriaen Block
Friday, September 12, 2025
Time: 11-12PM (registration not required)
Location: Room 103, Lowell Weicker Building (UConn Avery Point)
Virtual option also available: https://uconnvtc.webex.com/meet/marnseminars
The UConn Department of Marine Sciences presents a Seminar by EMMY Award Winning Film-makers Stephen Jones and Bailey Pryor: A Conversation Regarding Adriaen Block. Jones and Pryor will provide a discussion of the motivation, accomplishments and aftermath of the trade and explorations by the 1600’s Dutch merchant explorer who laid the foundations for the settlement of America.
Catch and Release Sportfishing
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 8:45AM – 11:45AM (registration required)
Location: Project O cafeteria (UConn Avery Point)
Climb aboard Project O’s research vessel and head into Long Island Sound to sample for bottom fish through sportfishing. Use a fishing pole to catch fish, identify and measure your catch! Discussion will focus on species IDs and form and function of fish. All fishing equipment will be provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes aboard the boat. We recommend you also bring a water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses.
Beach Clean Up on Pine Island
Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Time: 12:00PM-2:30PM (registration required)
Location: Project O cafeteria
The oceans are increasingly impacted by marine debris, particularly plastics. Participate in a beach clean-up on a local island and learn about how debris in the ocean affects the organisms living there. We’ll record and categorize the trash collected, participate in a global citizen science effort by logging our trash with the Ocean Conservancy. We’ll travel by skiff to the island so please wear shoes you don’t mind getting wet such as crocs, keens or an old pair of sneakers. We recommend you also bring a water bottle, sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses.
UConn complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination, equal opportunity, affirmative action, and providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Larissa.Graham@uconn.edu.